Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 06, Number 22 December 1, 2006 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Meeting on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Dynamical Systems Congress on Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis Faculty Opening Colorado School of Mines Faculty Position, Computational Evolutionary Biology Tenure-Track at Northwestern Researcher position at the University of Dortmund Postdocs in Computational Biology at UC Irvine Book, Modeling of Biological Materials Contents, Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization 3:1 Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 224:1-2 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: Meeting on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Dynamical Systems From: Joaquim Puig Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:09:40 +0100 NEEDS 2007 School and Workshop Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Dynamical Systems L'Ametlla de Mar (Spain) June 15 - 24, 2007 A new edition of the NEEDS Workshops will be held at Hotel Ametlla Mar, in the coast south of Barcelona, from June 15th (arrival date) until June 24th (departure date). As the previous editions, it will have an interdisciplinary character with emphasis on the following topics: - Integrable and chaotic dynamical systems. - Analytic, algebraic and geometric aspects of Integrable Systems - Mathematical methods in Quantum Mechanics: exact solutions, spectral problems... - Nonlinear phenomena and applications: waves, solitons, pattern formation... We aim to bring together both experts and young researchers encouraging cross disciplinary interaction in the pleasant atmosphere provided by the small fishing village of L'Ametlla de Mar. NEEDS 2007 School June 16-17: This year, the workshop will be preceeded by a school with the following courses: "An introduction to pattern formation" Alastair Rucklidge (Leeds University) "Properties of low dimensional dynamical systems in the large" Carles Simo (Universitat de Barcelona) "The transition from regular to irregular motion as travel on Riemann surfaces" Paolo M. Santini (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza") "Synchronization and networks" Steven H. Strogatz (Cornell University) Each of the courses will consist of three lectures, which will take place during the weekend of June 16-17. The arrival day at Hotel Ametlla Mar for the participants in the school is Friday, June 15th. Participation in the school is open to all participants in the NEEDS 2007 Workshop. More information on the NEEDS 2007 School will be available on the website: http://www.needs-conferences.net/2007/school NEEDS 2007 Workshop June 18-23: The NEEDS 2007 Workshop will start on Monday, June 18th and finish on Saturday, June 23rd. As in previous editions, participants are welcome to present their recent results in communications not exceeding 30 minutes long. The call for abstracts is not yet open, but interested participants are advised to pre-register at the website of the conference. http://www.needs-conferences.net/2007 Refereed contributions from the NEEDS 2007 Workshop will be published in the Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics. Advisory Committee: * Mark J. Ablowitz (University of Colorado) * Carl M. Bender (Washington University at St. Louis) * Francesco Calogero (Roma "La Sapienza") * Amadeu Delshams (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya) * Boris Dubrovin (SISSA) * Jean-Pierre Francoise (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI) * Martin Kruskal (Rutgers University) * Luis Martinez-Alonso (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) * Alexander Mikhailov (Leeds University) * Frank Nijhoff (Leeds University) * Ryu Sasaki (Yukawa Institute) * Alexei Shabat (Landau Institute) Organizing Committee: * David Gomez-Ullate (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) * Andrew Hone (University of Kent) * Sara Lombardo (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) * Joaquim Puig (Universitat Polit\350cnica de Catalunya) ------ Subject: Congress on Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis From: NDA2007 Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:40:38 +0300 Dear Colleague, We are pleased to inform you that the INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS "NONLINEAR DYNAMICAL ANALYSIS 2007" in honor of Academician A.M. Lyapunov 150th anniversary will be held at the Department of Mathematics and Mechanics, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, June 4-8, 2007. You can find detailed information in the Second announcement (see the web-page of the Congress http://www.math.spbu.ru/NDA2007/en/ ). We kindly ask you to fill in the preliminary registration form to guarantee receiving all subsequent information on the Congress. We also ask you to inform your colleagues about this Congress. We look forward to meeting you in Saint Petersburg! Organizing Committee. ------ Subject: Faculty Opening Colorado School of Mines From: Veronica Graves Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:08:05 -0500 Colorado School of Mines Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Assistant Professor Colorado School of Mines invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in computational and applied mathematics, starting in August 2007. The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Faculty research interests in computational and applied mathematics include numerical analysis and scientific computing, symbolic computing, nonlinear PDEs, wave theory, integral equations and inverse problems. Applicants in areas of computational and applied mathematics compatible with these areas are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field is required. Evidence of interest in interdisciplinary collaborative research and some postdoctoral experience are desirable. Applicants must provide evidence of research accomplishments and teaching competencies. The successful candidate will be expected to have strong interpersonal and communications skills. Interested individuals are asked to visit our web page to obtain a complete job announcement and directions on how to apply at: http://www.is.mines.edu/hr/Faculty_Jobs.shtm . CSM is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ------ Subject: Faculty Position, Computational Evolutionary Biology From: Max Gunzburger Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:29:32 -0500 Florida State University School of Computational Science Faculty Position in Computational Evolutionary Biology The Computational Evolutionary Biology (CEB) group at the School of Computational Science (http://www.scs.fsu.edu) at Florida State University seeks candidates for a faculty position in computational evolutionary biology starting in Fall 2007. The successful applicant will have joint appointments in the School of Computational Science and a secondary department best suited to their research interests. We seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level but exceptional candidates at more senior levels will also be considered. We are especially interested in applicants who are applying computational phylogenetics to model evolutionary processes. This includes those developing algorithms to estimate ancestral values for molecular/ morphological traits, population parameters, and selection/mutation models, and those working to elucidate the evolution of protein structure/function, gene-networks and morphological development. We will also consider exceptional applicants whose research centers around algorithm development for phylogenomics. This hire builds on existing strengths in theoretical phylogenetics and population genetics at FSU and comes at a time when the university is expanding research in the life sciences through its Pathways of Excellence Cluster hiring initiatives. The department of Biological Science is currently recruiting a new cluster of faculty to explore the mappings between molecular processes and resulting phenotypes (http://pathways.fsu.edu/faculty/igp/). This expansion will provide excellent opportunities for new collaborations between the Computational Evolutionary Biology group and members of the Department of Biological Science. A Ph.D. in one of the sciences is required and multidisciplinary postdoctoral experience is highly desired. The new faculty member will be expected to participate in MS/PhD degree programs in both Computational Science and their associated department, to have an active research program and to be involved in teaching in both departments. Those interested in being considered for the position should apply electronically to http://www.scs.fsu.edu/jobs.php. Applications received by January 1, 2007 are assured of full consideration. Applications require the electronic submission of a Curriculum Vita, research and teaching statements (PDF files preferred) and the names of four references. Inquires concerning the position should be sent to: cebhire@scs.fsu.edu. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from minority and female candidates are especially encouraged. ------ Subject: Tenure-Track at Northwestern From: "Mo Ormisto" Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:37:26 -0600 Northwestern University's Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Requirements include a Ph.D. and ability to conduct high-impact research in applied mathematics, focusing on complexity. Duties involve teaching and research. Rank and salary are negotiable. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation by January 15, 2007 online www.esam.northwestern.edu/ EEO. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Mo Ormiston Program Assistant ESAM Department 2145 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL 60208 Phone: (847) 491-5586 ------ Subject: Researcher position at the University of Dortmund From: Dmitri Kuzmin Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:36:16 +0100 (CET) PhD Studentship / PostDoc position (TV-L E13 salary, previously BAT IIa) FEATFLOW Group, Institute of Applied Mathematics University of Dortmund, Germany A fully funded research position is available for up to 4 years (with a possibility of extension) in the framework of the project "Modeling and numerical simulation of coating processes by means of thermal spraying" under the auspices of the collaborative research programme "3D-Surface Engineering for Metal Sheet Component Manufacturing Equipment" (SFB 708). The research to be conducted is aimed at the development of a 3D simulation tool for turbulent gas-particle flows on the basis of the software package FEATFLOW (http://www.featflow.de). The mathematical model to be implemented is based on a system of compressible Navier-Stokes-equations coupled with scalar transport equations for volume fractions and other variables. Programming is to be done in Fortran 77/90 under UNIX/Linux. Applicants should have a solid background in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical methods for PDEs. Experience in some of the following areas is desirable - finite element methods, adaptive mesh refinement techniques - numerical solution of the Euler- and/or Navier-Stokes equations - implementation of multiphase flow and/or turbulence models Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Letters of application including a CV and a summary of research interests should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Stefan Turek (ture@featflow.de) or JProf. Dr. Dmitri Kuzmin (kuzmin@math.uni-dortmund.de) Institute of Applied Mathematics LS III, University of Dortmund Vogelpothsweg 87, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany ------ Subject: Postdocs in Computational Biology at UC Irvine From: Qing Nie Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:37:32 -0800 The Center for Mathematical and Computational Biology (CMCB) at University of California, Irvine, is looking for two to three postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidates are expected to work in an inter-disciplinary research environment on projects in systems biology funded by NIH. Applicants must possess a Ph.D.. Appointments will be effective on April 1, 2007, or later. Please apply via Mathjobs at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/165/735. Job reference number: MATHQSB3283, University of California - Irvine. For further inquiry on the positions, please contact Qing Nie (qnie@math.uci.edu). ------ Subject: Book, Modeling of Biological Materials From: Regina Gorenshteyn Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:46:28 +0100 Modeling of Biological Materials Francesco Mollica, Universita di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy Luigi Preziosi, Poltecnicoo di Torino, Torino, Italy K.R. Rajagopal, University of Texas A&M, College Station, TX, USA January 2007 / Approx. 376 pp. / 71 illus. / Hardcover / $89.95 / ISBN: 0-8176-4410-5 / Birkhaeuser Series: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology This interdisciplinary collection of surveys highlights the central role played by the mathematical modeling of mechanical properties having an effect on living matter. The book presents in a single, self-contained resource topics that are widely scattered across the literature in a variety of journals having mutually nonintersecting communities of readers, such as applied mathematicians, engineers, biologists, and physicians. Topics covered include mechanical properties of biological materials, biochemical and biomechanical aspects of blood flow, formation and growth of intracranial aneurysms, modeling of natural tissue substitutes, including cardiovascular and biodegradable stents, regulation of hemostatic system function, and mechanical properties of tumors, bones and cell membranes. "Modeling of Biological Materials" may be used in interdisciplinary, introductory courses covering various biomechanical topics for graduate students in applied mathematics, engineering, and biomedicine. The surveys featured in the book will also be a lasting and valuable reference for a wide community of researchers, practitioners, and advanced students in the above-mentioned fields. Table of Contents: Preface * Rheology of Living Materials * Biochemical and Biomechanical Aspects of Blood Flow * Theoretical Modeling of Enlarging Intracranial Aneurysms * Theoretical Modeling of Cyclically Loaded, Biodegradeable Cylinders * Regulation of Hemostatic System Function by Biochemical and Mechanical Factors * Mechanical Properties of Human Mineralized Connective Tissues * Mechanics in Tumor Growth * Inhomogeneities in Biological Membranes For a full description of the book and ordering information, please visit: http://www.springer.com/0-8176-4410-5 ------ Subject: Contents, Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization 3:1 From: Zemin Zeng Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 16:11:05 -0500 Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization Volume: 3, Number: 1, February 2007 http://aimsciences.org/journals/jimo/contents.jsp Table of Contents: 1. Guest Editors Pages : i - ii Introduction to the Special Issue on Supply Chain Optimization 2. Zuo-Jun Max Shen Pages : 1 - 27 Integrated supply chain design models: a survey and future research directions 3. Didier Vila, Alain Martel and Robert Beauregard Pages : 29- 50 Taking market forces into account in the design of production-distribution networks: A positioning by anticipation approach 4. Michelle L.F. Cheong, Rohit Bhatnagar and Stephen C. Graves Pages : 51 - 69 Logistics network design with supplier consolidation hubs and multiple shipment options 5. Artyom Nahapetyan and Panos M. Pardalos Pages : 71 - 85 A bilinear relaxation based algorithm for concave piecewise linear network flow problems 6. F. Zeynep Sargut and H. Edwin Romeijn Pages : 87 - 98 Capacitated requirements planning with pricing flexibility and general cost and revenue functions 7. Masha Shunko and Srinagesh Gavirneni Pages : 99 - 117 Role of transfer prices in global supply chains with random demands 8. Sebti Kerbal and Yang Jiang Pages : 119 - 128 General integro-differential equations and optimal controls on Banach spaces 9. Jianxin Zhou Pages : 129 - 138 Optimization with some uncontrollable variables: a min-equilibrium approach 10. M. M. Ali and L. Masinga Pages : 139 - 154 A nonlinear optimization model for optimal order quantities with stochastic demand rate and price change 11. Xiao-Li Hu and Han-Fu Chen Pages : 155 - 164 Optimal Adaptive Regulation for Nonlinear Systems with Observation Noise ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 224:1-2 From: valert@prod.sciencedirect.com Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:08:02 +0100 * Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena Volume 224, Issues 1-2, Pages 1-214 (December 2006) Dynamics on Complex Networks and Applications Edited by Adilson E. Motter, Manuel A. Matias, Jurgen Kurths and Edward Ott http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5537-2006-9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Editorial Board Page ii 2) Dynamics on Complex Networks and Applications Pages vii-viii Adilson E. Motter, Manuel A. Matias, Jurgen Kurths and Edward Ott Section 1. Network structure 3) Number of cliques in random scale-free network ensembles Pages 1-6 Ginestra Bianconi and Matteo Marsili 4) k-core architecture and -core percolation on complex networks Pages 7-19 S.N. Dorogovtsev, A.V. Goltsev and J.F.F. Mendes 5) When are networks truly modular? Pages 20-26 Jorg Reichardt and Stefan Bornholdt Section 2. Dynamics on networks 6) Synchronization processes in complex networks Pages 27-34 Alex Arenas, Albert Diaz-Guilera and Conrad J. Perez-Vicente 7) Network synchronization: Spectral versus statistical properties Pages 35-41 Fatihcan M. Atay, Turker Bykoglu and Jurgen Jost 8) Generalized connection graph method for synchronization in asymmetrical networks Pages 42-51 Igor Belykh, Vladimir Belykh and Martin Hasler 9) Network architecture and spatio-temporally symmetric dynamics Pages 52-68 Kresimir Josic and Andrei Torok 10) Anomalous electrical and frictionless flow conductance in complex networks Pages 69-76 Eduardo Lopez, Shai Carmi, Shlomo Havlin, Sergey V. Buldyrev and H. Eugene Stanley 11) Maximum performance at minimum cost in network synchronization Pages 77-89 Takashi Nishikawa and Adilson E. Motter 12) From synchronization to Lyapunov exponents and back Pages 90-101 Antonio Politi, Francesco Ginelli, Serhiy Yanchuk and Yuri Maistrenko 13) Random talk: Random walk and synchronizability in a moving neighborhood network Pages 102-113 Maurizio Porfiri, Daniel J. Stilwell, Erik M. Bollt and Joseph D. Skufca 14) Emergence of synchronization in complex networks of interacting dynamical systems Pages 114-122 Juan G. Restrepo, Edward Ott and Brian R. Hunt 15) Synchronization in weighted scale-free networks with degree-degree correlation Pages 123-129 F. Sorrentino, M. di Bernardo, G. Huerta Cuellar and S. Boccaletti Section 3. Dynamics of evolving networks 16) Social balance on networks: The dynamics of friendship and enmity Pages 130-136 T. Antal, P.L. Krapivsky and S. Redner 17) Networks based on collisions among mobile agents Pages 137-148 Marta C. Gonzalez, Pedro G. Lind and Hans J. Herrmann 18) Analysis of attachment models for directory and file trees Pages 149-155 Konstantin Klemm, Victor M. Eguiluz and Maxi San Miguel 19) Opinion spreading and agent segregation on evolving networks Pages 156-165 Damian H. Zanette and Santiago Gil Section 4. Applications 20) Clone size distributions in networks of genetic similarity Pages 166-173 E. Hernandez-Garcia, A.F. Rozenfeld, V.M. Eguiluz, S. Arnaud-Haond and C.M. Duarte 21) Decoding transcriptional regulatory interactions Pages 174-181 L. Angela Liu and Joel S. Bader 22) Designing complex networks Pages 182-201 Raoul-Martin Memmesheimer and Marc Timme 23) Structural and functional clusters of complex brain networks Pages 202-212 Lucia Zemanova, Changsong Zhou and Jurgen Kurths 24) Index of authors and papers to volume 224 Pages 213-214