Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 03, Number 17 September 15, 2003 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Workshop in Iran on PDE's in Reservoir Simulation Workshop in Dortmund on High-resolution Schemes Workshop in College Park on Nonequilibrium Interface Dynamics Ph.D. Position at Delft University of Technology Postdoc Position at Laboratoire de Modelisation et Calcul Assistantships at the University of Colorado at Denver Faculty Position at University of Bonn Faculty Position at the University of Utah Call for Nominations for Richard C. DiPrima Prize New Book on Liquid Interfacial Systems Submissions to nls-net must be addressed to: Comments and suggestions are also welcome. General information about nls-net can be found at: http://www.maia.ub.es/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nls-net/ This is a service created and maintained in collaboration with the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) http://www.aimsciences.org/ ------ Subject: Workshop in Iran on PDE's in Reservoir Simulation From: Hossein Azari Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 08:50:45 -0700 EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES FOR NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF COUPLED PDE's AND APPLICATIONS TO RESERVOIR SIMULATION Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics (IPM) Tehran, Iran Dec. 14-17, 2003 http://www.ipm.ac.ir/analysis2003/ Objectives: The aim of this workshop is to bring together mathematicians, numerical analysts and computational scientists interested in the solution of coupled partial differential equations. Emphasis will be placed on convection dominated problems arising frequently in reservoir simulation and the role and influence of spatial heterogeneity on newly developed solution techniques. Organizers: H. Azari (IPM) M. Dehghan ( Amirkabir University of Technology, IRAN) F. Farhadpour (RIPI) G. B. Khosrovshahi (IPM) Y. Lin (University of Alberta at Edmonton, CANADA) M. Shahshahani (IPM ) Confirmed Invited Speakers: J. Douglas Jr. (Purdue University , USA) C. C. Douglas (University of Kentucky, USA) Y. Lin (University of Alberta at Edmonton, CANADA ) P. Markowich (University of Vienna, AUSTRIA) For accommodation and other further information, please visit the homepages: http://www.ipm.ac.ir/analysis2003/ ------ Subject: Workshop in Dortmund on High-resolution Schemes From: Dmitri Kuzmin Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 11:16:39 +0200 (MEST) Dear colleagues, The preliminary time schedule of the upcoming international Workshop "High-resolution schemes for convection-dominated flows: 30 years of FCT" (September 29-30, University of Dortmund, Germany) is available at http://www.mathematik.uni-dortmund.de/lsiii/conf/fct30.html This Web page contains detailed information regarding the Workshop and will be continuously updated during the next weeks. A 'last-minute' online registration is possible until September 19. Talks on any kind of high-resolution schemes using flux/slope limiters are welcome. We are pleased to confirm the participation of D.L. Book, R. Loehner and S. Zalesak who have laid the foundations of the FCT methodology and demonstrated its potential in a variety of spectacular CFD simulations. On behalf of the Organizing Committee Dmitri Kuzmin ------ Subject: Workshop in College Park on Nonequilibrium Interface Dynamics From: Donna Bower Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 15:14:24 -0400 A Workshop on "Nonequilibrium Interface Dynamics: Theory and Simulation from Atomistic to Continuum Scales" will be held at the Center for Scientific Computation And Mathematical Modeling (CSCAMM), University of Maryland, College Park, October 13-31, 2003. SCIENTIFIC CONTENT. The rapid development in materials science and nanotechnology have added importance to the challenges of understanding non-equilibrium interface dynamics. Technologically, assemblies with highly-ordered quantum dots or quantum wires have shown remarkable optoelectronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties but must be fabricated on a surface through processes that are often far from equilibrium. Scientifically, as sizes decrease, interfacial properties become essential and even dominant, and theories for surfaces and interfaces of bulk materials must be revisited. Existing analytical approaches to the study of complex interfacial systems characterized by multiscale, fluctuation, and singularities range from first-principles calculations to kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to coarse-grained continuum modeling. Applied mathematics makes important contributions in bridging these descriptions by developing rigorous mathematical theories and innovative simulation techniques. The aim of the program, organized by T. Einstein, B. Li, J.-G. Liu, E. Tadmor, J. Warren, J. Weeks and E. Williams, is to bring together leading physicists, materials scientists, computational scientists, and applied mathematicians to review recent research developments, to identify critical scientific issues, and to accelerate the interaction of mathematics with physics and materials science in the research of non-equilibrium interface dynamics. TUTORIALS (October 13 - 17). Introductory lectures on a variety of topics ranging from atomic step dynamics and phase field modeling to mathematical description of internal layers and coarsening, and to first-principles and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations. Speakers: T. Einstein, K. Rabe, R. Pego, F. Sullivan, J. Warren, E. Williams WORKSHOP 1 (October 20 - 24). FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICAL ISSUES IN NONEQUILIBRIUM INTERFACE DYNAMICS. WORKSHOP 2 (October 27 - 31). HIERARCHICAL MODELING AND MULTISCALE SIMULATION OF MATERIALS INTERFACES. A limited number of openings are available. To apply please RSVP at: http://www.cscamm.umd.edu/programs/nid03/rsvp.htm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is posted at http://www.cscamm.umd.edu/programs/nid03 email: nid03@cscamm.umd.edu ------ Subject: Ph.D. Position at Delft University of Technology From: Jacquelien Scherpen Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 16:00:41 +0200 Vacancy for a Ph.D. student Delft Center for Systems and Control Delft University of Technology The Netherlands The new center for Systems and Control has a vacancy for a Ph.D. student within the Dutch NSF (NWO) financed project entitled "Model Reduction Algorithms for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems" This project aims at development of structured and computationally efficient model reduction algorithms for nonlinear systems. The developments are based upon the so-called nonlinear balancing theory, and should result in useful tools for dealing with classes of complex nonlinear systems. For achieving this goal, both system theoretical and numerical developments have to be made. We are looking for a candidate having an M.Sc. degree and a background in numerical analysis and/or systems and control. Candidates are expected to be interested in fundamental research and in working on the boundary of several research domains. A good command of the English language is required. The appointment will be for four years and as an employee you will receive a competitive salary as well as good secondary benefits. In the first year you will join the excellent graduate program of the research school DISC (Dutch Institute for Systems and Control), possibly in combination with courses in the field of numerical analysis. You will work under the supervision of Dr. ir. J.M.A. Scherpen and Prof. dr. ir. M.H. Verhaegen. If you are interested in this position, send a detailed curriculum vitae, your course programme and corresponding grades, references and all other information that might be relevant to your application to Dr. ir. Jacquelien Scherpen Delft Center for Systems and Control Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 2 2628 CD Delft The Netherlands Tel: +31-15-27 86152 Fax: +31-15-27 86679 E-mail: j.m.a.scherpen@dcsc.tudelft.nl WWW: http://www.dcsc.tudelft.nl/~jscherpen ------ Subject: Postdoc Position at Laboratoire de Modelisation et Calcul From: Jerome Monnier Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 16:23:24 +0200 Postdoctoral Research Position in Automatic Differentiation applied to Flood Models. Applicants will reach a multidisciplinary research team (applied mathematics, hydroinformatic and hydraulic) based in Grenoble and Lyon, France. The post will mainly be in the IDOPT project, INRIA Grenoble, but also in the CEMAGREF Lyon, Hydraulic and Hydrology department. A PhD in applied mathematics - numerical methods is required. Demonstrated experience in automatic differentiation is also mandatory. Experience in hydroinformatics or identification - data assimilation models is desirable. The contract will have a duration of 10 months with 20 000-25 000 Euros. The successful candidate will be a willing and effective communicator and committed to team collaboration. Overview. i) Differentiate hydraulic software based on shallow water models (floods models). In others words, generate the adjoint codes. Softwares differentiated: Cemagref softwares Mage and Rubar20 (finite volume method, Fortran). Use of the TAPENADE automatic differentiation tool (INRIA software). ii) Exploitation of the adjoint codes in collaboration with hydraulicians. Applications with full CV giving names and addresses of two referees should be sent to: J. Monnier LMC-IMAG BP 53, F-38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France. Email : Jerome.Monnier@imag.fr Web sites : INRIA, IDOPT Project, http://www.inria.fr CEMAGREF LYON, Hydraulic and Hydrology dept, http://www.cemagref.lyon.fr Grenoble, http://www.grenoble-isere-tourisme.com The first closing date is 15 October 2003. ------ Subject: Assistantships at the University of Colorado at Denver From: Jan Mandel Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 18:38:16 -0600 (MDT) The Center for Computational Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Denver has several open positions for Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) in an NSF funded project on wildfire simulation. The GRAs will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team working in physical modeling, discretization of partial differential equations, statistical data analysis, stochastic modeling, real-time simulation, and high performance computing. The GRAs will be students in the PhD Program in Applied Mathematics. Full support (stipend, tuition, fees, books, and health insurance) is available. Summer internships and visits to other institutions may be required. Applicants should have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics or a relevant Science and Engineering discipline, excellent analytical abilities, and programming experience. Interested students should submit an application for admission into the PhD program (see http://www-math.cudenver.edu/graduate/ for requirements and forms) and contact Jan Mandel to be considered for financial support. The email should include a CV and a description of relevant experience, in particular any software development and computational modeling projects. Electronic copies of any work of the applicant (papers, thesis, computer code,...) and of transcripts by email will be helpful. ------ Subject: Faculty Position at University of Bonn From: Marc Alexander Schweitzer Date: 09 Sep 2003 18:00:36 +0200 Open Position "Full Professor with tenure (C4) for Numerical Simulation" The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Bonn, Germany, seeks for a Professor for Numerical Simulation at the rank Full Professor with tenure (C4) at the Institute for Numerical Simulation. The engagement is regulated by the law of the state Nordrhein Westfalen. ------ Subject: Faculty Position at the University of Utah From: Chris Johnson Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 21:48:20 -0600 Tenure-track Faculty Position in Computational Neural Engineering/Science at the University of Utah Applications are invited for an assistant professor level, tenure-track faculty position at the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute (www.sci.utah.edu) and the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Utah. The SCI Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute consisting of approximately 65 scientists, staff, and students dedicated to advancing the development and application of computing, scientific visualization, and numerical mathematics to topics a wide variety of fields such as bioelectric fields in the heart and brain, multimodal imaging, and combustion. The SCI Institute currently houses two National research centers: the NIH Center for Bioelectric Field Modeling, Simulations, and Visualization and the DOE Advanced Visualization Technology Center. The Bioengineering Department has an international reputation for research and graduate education with particular strengths in biobased engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics, biomedical computing/imaging, controlled chemical delivery, tisssue engineering and neural interfaces. Tenure-track faculty typically have primary appointments within College of Engineering and secondary appointments within the Health Sciences. The Department is home to approximately 100 graduate students and 90 upper-level undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain / establish a strong extramurally funded research program consistent with the research mission of the SCI Institute, and participate in undergraduate/ graduate teaching consistent with the educational mission of the Deparmtent of Bioengineering. The candidate should have a doctoral degree in a field related biomedicine or engineering and have demonstrated research skills, ideally with 2 or more years of postdoctoral experience. A strong record of experience in the application of computational techniquest to one or more fileds of biomedical research is also necessary. Specific areas of relevant, established strength in the SCI Institute include cardiac and neurologic electrophysiology, biomedical image and signal processing, and bioelectric and biomagnetic fields. The candidate must be prepared to seek adn secure ongoing extramural research support, collaborate closely with researchers in interdisciplinary projects, and establish or maintain an international presence in his or her field. The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. A complete CV, names of three references and a short description of current research activities, teaching experience, and career goals should be sent to the Director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah, 50 S. Central Campus Drive, Rm. 3490, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, or email Dr. Chris Johnson at crj@sci.utah.edu ------ Subject: Call for Nominations for Richard C. DiPrima Prize From: A. G. Bogardo Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2003 09:01:53 -0400 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for RICHARD C. DiPRIMA PRIZE The DiPrima Prize SIAM will present the award at the SIAM Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, July 12-16, 2004. The award honors the memory of Richard C. DiPrima, long-time chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and past President and energetic supporter of SIAM. The award, to be given to a young scientist, will be based on an outstanding doctoral dissertation in applied mathematics. Eligibility Candidates for the prize must have completed their doctoral dissertations and all other requirements for their doctorates during the period running from three years prior to the award date to one year prior to the award date (July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2003). The doctorate must have been awarded at least eight months prior to the award date. The requirements for the doctorate must have been equivalent to those for an American doctorate. It is preferable but not necessary that the recipient be a member of SIAM. Selection is based on the dissertations of the candidates. The dissertations must represent topics of applied mathematics (defined as those topics covered by the SIAM journals). They must be submitted in English. An English translation is acceptable. Nominations Nominations, along with a copy of the dissertation (in English), should be sent by December 31, 2003 to: Richard C. DiPrima Prize Selection Committee c/o Joanna Littleton Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Description of the Award The award consists of a framed, hand-calligraphed certificate and a cash prize of $1,000. Travel expenses to the award ceremony will be paid by the prize fund. ------ Subject: New Book on Liquid Interfacial Systems From: Maria Jesus Martin Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:06:34 +0200 "LIQUID INTERFACIAL SYSTEMS: OSCILLATIONS AND INSTABILITY Authors: R. V. BIRIKH, V. A. BRISMAN, M. G. VELARDE and J. C LEGROS M. DEKKER, INC., N. Y., 2003 (ISBN 0-8247-4295-8) 367 pp. Despite factoring in countless natural, biological, and industrial processes, the singular attributes and behavior of fluids near or at interfaces has not received enough attention in the surface science literature. Liquid Interfacial Systems authoritatively assembles and analyzes concepts and findings as an inclusive summation of fluid-fluid interfacial phenomena. Covers excitation, stabilization, and suppression of instability at liquid interfaces. From the influential original research and scholarship of leaders in the discipline comes a volume to impart and explain definitions, scales, governing equations, and boundary conditions used in liquid interfacial system research... forms of instability triggered by the Marangoni effect, from steady patterned convection to gravity and transverse capillary and longitudinal waves... thermocapillary instability of various combinations of layer systems and interfaces... convective instability and thermocapillary convection of layers and interfaces... thermocapillary bubble and drop migration... Marangoni-driven deformation and rupture of liquid layers... and the role of vibration in enhancing or suppressing interfacial instability seen through from heuristic argument to analytical/numerical results.