Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 06, Number 07 April 15, 2006 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: 19th Conference/Summer School in Nonlinear Science, Greece Multiscale Modeling of Materials: Mathematics and Computation EMS Summer School on Mathematics in Molecular Cell Biology Postdoc position on Bifurctions in Symmetric Hamiltonian Systems Lectureship in Mathematics at Surrey Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 215:2 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: 19th Conference/Summer School in Nonlinear Science, Greece From: Vassilis Rothos Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:26:40 +0300 19th Conference/Summer School in Nonlinear Science and Complexity Thessaloniki 10-22 July 2006 Greece The conference will focus on the mathematical techniques for studying Nonlinear Science and Complexity. Complexity, or the "study of complex systems" has emerged as a new science -often called Nonlinear Science- from the need to understand complicated problems of the Natural and Social Sciences. These problems generally involve many coupled variables and are characterized by unpredictable time evolution and/or highly intricate spatial patterns. In recent years, efforts to solve such problems have concentrated upon the use of analytical and numerical methods of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Chaos Theory and Fractal Geometry. For more information: http://web.auth.gr/nonlinear/ ------ Subject: Multiscale Modeling of Materials: Mathematics and Computation From: "Eichler West, Rogene M" Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:53:45 -0700 The Northwest Consortium for Multiscale Mathematics and Applications invites contributors and attendees to the workshop on Multiscale Modeling of Materials: Mathematics and Computation May 25-30, 2006 University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA This is the first in the series of training workshops and summer education courses that are planned for 2006-2009. Participation by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is strongly encouraged. The goals of the workshop are: * To inform and educate different communities about achievements of others in the area of multiscale modeling of materials. * To create synergy between engineers, scientists and mathematicians and bring their unified intellectual powers to bear on multiscale problems in materials. The first step in this endeavor is to define critical problems and map the strategies for solving them through these workshops and training sessions. The participants will bring the expertise different fields of knowledge, exchange information, define problems and address a selected group of topics including: * Homogenization Methods: Analysis & Numerical Methods * Granular Materials & Network - Continuum Models * Porous Media & Multiphase Flow * Dislocation - Plasticity Models * Atomistic - Continuum Models * Statistical Methods The structure of the May 2006 workshop will include: (A) Focused tutorials in selected topics designed for mutual information sharing and education across the different fields of expertise. (B) Plenary lectures delivered by the foremost experts in different fields. (C) Short seminars delivered by contributors. (D) Focused discussion groups. The Plenary Speakers: I. Aronson (Argonne), M. Asta (UC Davis), H. Garmestani (GaTech), R. Gilbert (U Delaware), M. Kuhn (U Portland), R. LeVeque (U Wash.), R. Lipton (LSU), D. McDowell (GaTech), A. Pankov (Col. William & Mary), M.J. Pindera, (U Virginia), R. Showalter (Oregon State U), E. Tadmore (Technion/U Minn), H.M. Zbib (Wash. State U) Registration: http://matscimultiscale2006.pnl.gov Contributions: To present a seminar, please include your proposed title and 250 word abstract in the fields provided during the registration process. Please keep in mind that, in contrast to the regular conference seminars where the speaker presents own results, the purpose of these seminars is to: inform/inspire broader community, formulate critical questions, and initiate collaboration between different specialties. For more information: multiscale@lyris.pnl.gov This workshop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research ------ Subject: EMS Summer School on Mathematics in Molecular Cell Biology From: Martin Burger Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:52:17 +0200 An EMS Summer School on "Mathematics in Molecular Cell Biology" will take place at the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), in Linz, Austria, September 9-23, 2006. The topic of the school include cell motility, ion channels, and molecular dynamics. Key lectures (4 x 90 minutes each) will be given by Willi Jaeger (University Heidelberg) "Multiscale Models of Cells" Alex Mogilner (University of California Davis) "Quantitative Approaches to Cell Motility and Division" Wolfgang Nonner (University of Miami) "Modeling and Simulation of Ion Channels" Hans Othmer (University of Minnesota) "Analysis of Complex Reaction Networks" Christoph Schaette (Free University Berlin, MATHEON) "Metastability in Biological Systems" In case of interest please register until May 31, 2005 at: emsschool@ricam.oeaw.ac.at or Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics Altenbergerstr. 69, A 4040 Linz Austria, Europe EMS Financial support: The school is sponsored by the European Commission (contract MSCF-CT-2005-029473). Participants from EU countries (and associated countries such as Israel, Norway and Switzerland) who have received their MSc. or Diploma degree (or equivalent) within the past ten years are eligible for reimbursement of travel and living expenses. Europeans currently living outside the EU are eligible for financial support without any time constraints with regard to when they received their respective degrees. Please indicate the need for financial support in your registration. For applications on financial support please include a CV and a research summary. ------ Subject: Postdoc position on Bifurctions in Symmetric Hamiltonian Systems From: Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:57:47 +0100 University of Surrey SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES Department of Mathematics Research Fellow - Symmetric Hamiltonian Systems: Bifurcation Theory and Numerics (Ref. 5401) Salary up to 24,886 GBP per annum (subject to qualifications and experience) Applications are invited for an EPSRC-funded postdoctoral position in the Department of Mathematics on the project "Symmetric Hamiltonian Systems: Bifurcation Theory and Numerics". Broad expertise in dynamical systems, numerics and programming will be an advantage. The successful candidate will join a vibrant mathematics research group at Surrey, whose interests focus on themes in applied and nonlinear mathematics with particular emphasis on the interface between pure and applied mathematics. The research covers a broad range including more theoretical aspects of mathematics, the development of methods for solving physical problems, modelling of physical and biological systems, and a variety of interdisciplinary collaborations. Research in applied mathematics at Surrey was rated 5A in the 2001 RAE. Further information and details of current projects can be found at http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/research/ The post is available from 1st September 2006 for a period of up to 2 years. Informal academic enquiries are welcome and may be made to Dr. Claudia Wulff (C.Wulff@surrey.ac.uk). Apply online or download application documents and further information at www.surrey.ac.uk `Working at UniS'. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Miss A Colebrook on A.Colebrook@surrey.ac.uk or +44 (0)1483 689135. The closing date for applications is 12th May 2006. The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy. ------ Subject: Lectureship in Mathematics at Surrey From: Philip Aston Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:27:25 +0100 Department of Mathematics University of Surrey Lectureship in Mathematics Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Mathematics from candidates with a strong research record in any aspect of applied dynamical systems, including the related areas of dynamics of patterns, mathematical biology, nonlinear PDE's and numerics. Outstanding applicants with other interests that resonate with some aspect of research in the Department are also welcome. The successful applicant will join a vibrant mathematics research group at Surrey, whose interests focus on themes in applied and nonlinear mathematics, with particular emphasis on the interface between pure and applied mathematics. The research covers a broad range including more theoretical aspects of mathematics, the development of methods for solving physical problems, modelling of physical and biological systems and a variety of interdisciplinary collaborations. Research in applied mathematics at Surrey was rated 5A in the 2001 RAE. Further information and details of current projects can be found at www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/research Informal academic enquiries are welcome and may be made to Prof Bjorn Sandstede on B.Sandstede@surrey.ac.uk or +44(0) 1483 682641. Apply online or download application documents and further information at http://www.surrey.ac.uk "Working at UniS". If you are unable to apply online, please contact Miss A Colebrook on A.Colebrook@surrey.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1483 689135. The closing date for applications is 5 May 2006. The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy. ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 215:2 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:17:50 +0100 (BST) For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd Modeling coherence decay in broad band triplet interaction M. Frichembruder, R. Pakter, F.B. Rizzato pp 99-105 Persistence of spatial patterns produced by neural field equations J. Angela Murdock, F. Botelho, J.E. Jamison pp 106-116 An analysis of intermittency, scaling, and surface renewal in atmospheric surface layer turbulence G. Katul, A. Porporato, D. Cava, M. Siqueira pp 117-126 Front propagation in a phase field model with phase-dependent heat absorption K.B. Blyuss, P. Ashwin, C.D. Wright, A.P. Bassom pp 127-136 A non-subjective approach to the GP algorithm for analysing noisy time series K.P. Harikrishnan, R. Misra, G. Ambika, A.K. Kembhavi pp 137-145 Super-spreaders and the rate of transmission of the SARS virus M. Small, C.K. Tse, D.M. Walker pp 146-158 Grouping behavior of inter-pulse time intervals for triggered pulses in an AlGaAs/InGaAs multilayer structure A.B. Weerasekara, S.G. Matsik, G.S. Cymbalyuk, A.G.U. Perera pp 159-165 Probability densities in strong turbulence V. Yakhot pp 166-174 Normal forms for 4D symplectic maps with twist singularities H.R. Dullin, A.V. Ivanov, J.D. Meiss pp 175-190 On double diffusive convection with Soret effect in a vertical layer between co-axial cylinders I.I. Ryzhkov pp 191-200