Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 06, Number 05 March 15, 2006 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Workshop, Transport and Coupled Processes in Micro and Nanotechnology Workshop, Nonlinear Dynamical Methods and Time Series Analysis Workshop, Innovative Methods for Solving Evolutionary Problems Short course on Biophysical Fluid Dynamics PhD Position on Transport Processes in Porous Media PhD Position on Water Flow and Solute Transport in Soils Postdoctoral Fellowship on Nonlinear Waves Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, 11:1 Contents, Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 3:2 Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 215:1 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, Transport and Coupled Processes in Micro and Nanotechnology From: Roderick Melnik Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:18:36 -0600 Final call for contributions to the 2006 Workshop on Transport and Coupled Processes in Micro- and Nanotechnology organized as a special session at the 7th World Congress on Computational Mechanics. The 2006 meeting will take place in Los Angeles on July 16 - 22, 2006. One page abstracts submission deadline is March 15, 2006. Please submit your abstract online. Follow the instructions given at the website of the 2006 Workshop at http://www.mmcs.wlu.ca/workshop2006_wccm7.html (or visit the Congress website and follow the link to the workshop). Workshop organizers: Roderick Melnik (WLU, Waterloo), Alex Povitsky (Akron), Deepak Srivastava (NASA), and Meyya Meyyappan (NASA) ------ Subject: Workshop, Nonlinear Dynamical Methods and Time Series Analysis From: Societa' Italiana Caos e Complessita' Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:00:49 -0700 Workshop: Nonlinear Dynamical Methods and Time Series Analysis, Udine (Italy), August 30 - September 1, 2006. Organized by * Marji Lines, Alfredo Medio, Roberto Carniel - University of Udine * Sergio Invernizzi, Serena Fonda - University of Trieste * Aldo Casaleggio - CNR Istituto di Biofisica, Genova * Sebastiano Manzan - University of Leicester, England Sponsored by * MIUR, PRIN2004 131177 * University of Udine * SICC, Societa Italiana Caos e Complessita The Workshop is a natural outlet of the PRIN research project on "numerical and graphical methods for time series analysis" (see http://tsnonlinear.uniud.it ). The central objective of the project is to develop an open source software package in the R environment which brings together a number of computational methods deriving from nonlinear dynamical systems theory. We began with threshold autoregressive models and decided to invite a few scholars who gave major contributions to the field to present their most recent research. The Workshop has expanded to include a number of other related and highly topical approaches and we intend to publish a selection of papers in a special issue of an international journal. The topics of the school include: * nonlinear autoregressive models of various types, such as threshold models, models with shifting means, regime-switching, local linear models; * tests for dependence and modeling dependence; * nonlinear time series analysis of business cycles and monetary policy; * nonlinear methods and models for specific types of data such as financial data or environmental data. Presentations can be either theoretical or applied in nature. All presentations are plenary and that there are a limited number of slots for contributed papers (20 minutes each). The program also includes poster sessions. Invited Speakers: * Howell Tong Department of Statistics at London School of Economics, and Hong Kong University * Timo Terasvirta Department of Economic Statistics and Decision Support at Stockholm School of Economics * Antonello Provenzale Centro di Ricerca Interuniversitaria e Monitoraggio Ambientale, and ISAC, Istituto di Scienze dell'Atmosfera e del Clima (CNR- Torino) For information and applications, visit the website http://tsnonlinear.uniud.it/workshop.htm ------ Subject: Workshop, Innovative Methods for Solving Evolutionary Problems From: Eleonora Messina Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 14:06:54 +0100 Workshop: Innovative Methods for Solving Evolutionary Problems with Memory CAPRI June 19-21, 2006 www.dma.unina.it/~izzo/caprivies/ Aim and Scope: The study of phenomena of the real world, in recent years, is carried on through a mathematical simulation which captures their behaviour, characteristics and properties. If, during its evolution, the phenomena show a dependency on the previous history, then the mathematical models which best simulate the phenomena are Integral Equations, whose ereditary character makes difficult both the theoretical study and the resolution process. In particular, Volterra Integral Equations appear in the study of many phenomena which are important in applied sciences, such as population dynamics, diffusion of an epidemic, neural networks, and so on. For most of these models, it is important to develop both new efficient numerical methods, and mathematical software to obtain numerical solutions for the comprehension of the phenomena during its evolution in time, and to collect informations on the problem. Aim of this Workshop is to provide a forum both for expert researchers in this topic, and for researchers of closed areas, to present and discuss ideas, theories and applications. Scientific Committee: Elvira Russo, Un. di Napoli 'Federico II', Roberto Peluso, Un. di Bari, Rossana Vermiglio, Un. di Udine, Beatrice Paternoster, Un. di Salerno, Antonia Vecchio, C.N.R. - I.A.C. Napoli. Invited Speakers: Hermann Brunner, University of Newfoundland (Canada), Saber Elaydi, Trinity University (Texas, USA), Christian Lubich, University of Tubingen (Germany). The complete list of speakers will be soon available on the Web. Proceedings: We plan to publish invited talks and selected contributions in a special issue of an international scientific journal. Important Dates: Deadline for registration and abstract submission: Maj 26, 2006. ------ Subject: Short Course on Biophysical Fluid Dynamics From: Arnd Scheel Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:43:52 -0600 IMA NEW DIRECTIONS SHORT COURSE Biophysical Fluid Dynamics Application deadline: April 1, 2006. From June 19-30, 2006 the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) will host an intensive short course designed to efficiently provide researchers in the mathematical sciences and related disciplines the basic knowledge prerequisite to undertake research in fluid dynamics relevant to the biological realm. The course will be taught by Michael J. Shelley, Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute, NYU, and Raymond E. Goldstein, Professor of Physics and Applied Mathematics, at the University of Arizona. The primary audience for the course is mathematics faculty. No prior background in fluid dynamics or biophysics is expected. Participants will receive full travel and lodging support during the workshop. The course will begin with an introduction to hydrodynamically mediated transport phenomena in biology across a broad range of scales, from micro- to macroscopic. This will be followed by lectures on basic incompressible fluid dynamics, flexible and biological materials, and their mutual coupling. The course will then pursue two overlapping tracks: Michael J. Shelley will lead discussions on the modeling, computation, and analysis of fluid-body interactions, what we learn from such models, basic mechanisms of biological locomotion, and the modeling of soft active materials. Raymond E. Goldstein will lead discussions on biophysical applications and modeling, especially at the micro-scale, including the dynamic flagella, chemotaxis, microscale stirring and locomotion and their relation to biological viability. Both lecturers will discuss experiments and models on large-scale dynamic coherence in biological systems. A typical day during this two week course will consist of two general lectures by the principal speakers in the morning, each one-and-a-half hours in duration. Afternoons will be used for topical lectures by guest speakers, and for problem solving and brain-storming sessions. For details and to apply see www.ima.umn.edu/2005-2006/ND6.19-30.06/ ------ Subject: PhD Position on Transport Processes in Porous Media From: Alexander Prechtel Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:23:02 +0100 The Institute for Applied Mathematics (Prof. Dr. Peter Knabner) of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg is offering a PhD position in the framework of the interdisciplinary research project KORA (www.natural-attenuation.de). The subject deals with modelling, numerical solution and software development for the simulation of reactive transport processes in porous media, describing the fate of pollutants in soils. The models consist of nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. The candidate should be able to work and communicate within a team and do independently parts of the project. The work should lead to a Ph.D. degree in the field of numerical mathematics/scientific computing or mathematical modelling/analysis. Candidates should have a degree (MSc-level or equivalent) in the areas of applied and computational mathematics, physics, engineering or the geo-sciences with a profound knowledge of mathematical modelling and/or scientific computing. Fluency in either German or English is required. Salary is paid according to BAT IIa/2. An increase is possible by the engagement in tutorials. Applications should be sent until March 20th, 2006, to the following address: Prof. Dr. P. Knabner Chair of Applied Mathematics I University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Martensstr. 3, D-91058 Erlangen Germany See also http://www.am.uni-erlangen.de/am1/am1.html ------ Subject: PhD Position on Water Flow and Solute Transport in Soils From: Alexander Prechtel Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:30:52 +0100 The Institute for Applied Mathematics (Prof. Dr. Peter Knabner) of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg and the Department of Hydrogeology of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Prof. Dr. Kai Uwe Totsche) are offering a Ph.D. Position in the framework of an interdisciplinary research project funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). The subject entitled "The Influence of Colloids on Water Flow and Solute Transport in Soils: Detail or Key Process?" deals firstly with modelling the interaction of carrier substances and the fluid, adsorbate and solutes, in connection with its numerical solution and software development in the context of the simulation of reactive transport processes in porous media. The models consist of nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. The candidate should be able to work and communicate within a team and accomplish independently parts of the project. The work should lead to a Ph.D. degree in the field of numerical mathematics/scientific computing or mathematical modelling. Candidates should have a degree (MSc-level or equivalent) in the areas of geo sciences, physics, or applied / computational mathematics, or a similar area with a profound knowledge of mathematical modelling. Fluency in either German orEnglish is required. Applications should be sent until March 20th, 2006, to the following address: Prof. Dr. P. Knabner Chair of Applied Mathematics I University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Martensstr. 3, D-91058 Erlangen Germany See also http://www.am.uni-erlangen.de/am1/am1.html ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Fellowship on Nonlinear Waves From: Brynjulf Owren Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:30:45 +0100 (MET) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: NUMERICAL METHODS AND MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF NONLINEAR WAVES Closing date: 2006-04-07. A postdoctoral fellowship grant is available at Department of Mathematical Sciences at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The fellowship will be based either at NTNU or at the University of Bergen. The employment period is one year, and is funded by the Research Council of Norway. The project focuses on mathematical models for nonlinear waves. Depending on the background of the successful applicant, the focus will be on either of mathematical analysis, numerical analysis, or numerical simulation of partial differential equations for nonlinear wave phenomena. The fellow will participate in the activities of the WaveMaker project which has partners from the University of Oslo, the University of Bergen, and NTNU. More information can be found on the web page www.math.ntnu.no/WaveMaker/ The applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent, and interest in applied mathematics and numerical analysis. Candidates who complete a PhD degree in 2006 are also encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact: Professor Helge Holden, phone +47 73 59 35 14, email:holden@math.ntnu.no; associate professor Henrik Kalisch, phone +47 55 58 48 74, email:henrik.kalisch@mi.uib.no; professor Brynjulf Owren, phone +47 73 59 35 18, email:bryn@math.ntnu.no. ------ Subject: Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, 11:1 From: Romas Baronas Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:53:09 +0200 Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, ISSN 1392-5113, Volume 11, Number 1, 2006 A free on-line edition is available at: http://www.lana.lt/journal/issues.php TABLE OF CONTENTS Dufour and Soret Effects on Mixed Convection Flow Past a Vertical Porous Flat Plate with Variable Suction, Pages 3-12 M.S. Alam, M.M. Rahman Eigenvalue Problem for the Second Order Differential Equation with Nonlocal Conditions, Pages 13-32 B. Bandyrskii, I. Lazurchak, V. Makarov, M. Sapagovas Sensitivity Analysis of Fatigue Behaviour of Steel Structure under In-Plane Bending, Pages 33-45 Z.Kala Sturm-Liouville Problem for Stationary Differential Operator with Nonlocal Two-Point Boundary Conditions, Pages 47-78 S. Peciulyte, A. Stikonas Asymptotic Stability of an Abstract Delay Functional-Differential Equation, Pages 79-93 J.M. Tchuenche Dynamics Analysis and Limit Cycle in a Delayed Model for Tumor Growth with Quiescence, Pages 95-110 R. Yafia Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, an official journal of the Lithuanian Association of Nonlinear Analysts (LANA),welcomes contributions from the international community. For a paper submission, please refer to http://www.lana.lt/journal Dr. Romas Baronas, Journal Secretary, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control ------ Subject: Contents, Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 3:2 From: kuang Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:04:29 -0700 MBE Volume 3, Number 2, January, 2006 Nancy Azer and Pauline van den Driessche, Competition and Dispersal Delays in Patchy Environments, pp. 283-296. Moatlhodi Kgosimore and Edward M. Lungu, The Effects of Vertical Transmission on the Spread of HIV/AIDS in the Presence of Treatment , pp. 297-312. Jie Lou, Tommaso Ruggeri and Claudio Tebaldi, Modeling Cancer in HIV-1 Infected Individuals: Equilibria, Cycles and Chaotic Behavior, pp. 313-324. Fabien Crauste, Global Asymptotic Stability and Hopf Bifurcation for a Blood Cell Production Model, pp. 325-346. Borys V Bazaliy, Ya. B Bazaliy, Avner Friedman and Bei Hu, Energy Considerations in a Model of Nematode Sperm Crawling, pp. 347-370. B. Wiwatanapataphee, D. Poltem, Y. H. Wu and Y. Lenbury, Simulation of Pulsatile Flow of Blood in Stenosed Coronary Artery Bypass with Graft, pp. 371-383. Saralees Nadarajah, Remark on the Paper by Rao And Kakehashi (2005), pp. 385-387. Dana Paquin, Doron Levy, Eduard Schreibmann and Lei Xing, Multiscale Image Registration, pp. 389-418. Derek H Justice, H. Joel Trussell and Mette S Olufsen, Analysis of Blood Flow Velocity and Pressure Signals using the Multipulse Method, pp. 419-440. ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 215:1 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:13:37 GMT For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd An equation-free computational approach for extracting population-level behavior from individual-based models of biological dispersal R. Erban, I.G. Kevrekidis, H.G. Othmer pp 1-24 From trigger to phase waves and back again G. Bordiougov, H. Engel pp 25-37 Target patterns in two-dimensional heterogeneous oscillatory reaction-diffusion systems M. Stich, A.S. Mikhailov pp 38-45 Localized and asynchronous patterns via canards in coupled calcium oscillators H.G. Rotstein, R. Kuske pp 46-61 Modelling instability of ABC flow using a mode interaction between steady and Hopf bifurcations with rotational symmetries of the cube O. Podvigina, P. Ashwin, D. Hawker pp 62-79 Grain boundary motion arising from the gradient flow of the Aviles-Giga functional K.B. Glasner pp 80-98