Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 07, Number 18 October 1, 2007 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Workshop on Structural Dynamical Systems: Computational Aspects European Seminar on Coupled Problems - ESCO 2008 SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures BAIL 2008 - Intl Conference on Boundary and Interior Layers Conference on Nonlinear Phenomena in Polymer Solids International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation PhD position, Scientific Computing/Applied Mathematics 2008-2009 IBM Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Associate position at Cardiff University Tenure Track Position, University of Delaware Faculty position in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington Position at SMU New Book, Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Control Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 234:2 Contents, Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems - Series A 19:4 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 on Structural Dynamical Systems: Computational Aspects From: "Nicoletta Del Buono" Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:42:24 +0200 (CEST) Fifth Workshop on: STRUCTURAL DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS: Computational Aspects June 17-20, 2008 Capitolo-Monopoli, Bari, Italy The workshop will take place at Hotel Villaggio Porto Giardino in Capitolo, Monopoli, Bari, Italy (http://www.portogiardino.it) The main aim of this workshop is to put together researchers of different areas, in particular Mathematics and Engineering, to give the opportunity for discussing recent developments in computational methods for: Numerical methods for ODEs; Non-smooth dynamical systems; Dynamical systems with variable structure; Smooth decomposition of matrices depending on parameters; Krylov methods for matrix functions in ODEs; Numerical methods for ODEs on manifolds. Both numerical and theoretical aspects of the previous topics will be welcome. The workshop will consist of invited lectures, contributed talks and of a poster session. A preliminary list of speakers is the following one: Chistian Lubich (University of Tuebingen, Germany) Erik Van Vleck (University of Kansas, USA) Elio Usai University of Cagliari, Italy) Luca Dieci (Georgia Tech Institute, Atlanta, USA). Mario Di Bernardo (University of Bristol, U.K and University of Naples) Valeria Simoncini (University of Bologna, Italy). To stimulate the participation of PhD students there will be a poster session. The session is restricted to students, who will be able to showcase their work. Students who have already made some progress on their thesis, can present a synopsis of their work, whereas students who are just beginning their thesis, can present an overview of what they are proposing to study. The main purpose of this format is to provide PhD students with feedback on their work, accomplished or planned, in a less formal setting than that of a plenary presentation. A selection of plenary and contibution talks will be considered for pubblication on a special issue of an Elsevier Journal. More details will be given during the workshop. The submitted papers will be subject to the standard review process. Web Site: http://www.dm.uniba.it/~delbuono/sds2008.htm ------ Subject: European Seminar on Coupled Problems - ESCO 2008 From: "Solin, Pavel" Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:36:58 -0600 ESCO 2008 - CALL FOR PAPERS The European Seminar on Coupled Problems (ESCO 2008) will take place in Jetrichovice, Czech Republic on June 8 - 13, 2008. The workshop is sponsored by IMACS, the Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the University of Texas at El Paso. Main topics: * Advanced models of coupled problems in - biosciences, - electromagnetics, - fluid dynamics, - structural mechanics, - and other fields * Monolithically coupled models * Model reduction and model adaptivity * Advanced and higher-order numerical methods * Verification of numerical methods and validation of models * Uncertainty treatment Confirmed keynote speakers: * Alain Bossavit (Laboratoire de Genie Electrique de Paris, France) * Hartmut Brauer (Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany) * Peter Deuflhard (Zuse Institute Berlin, Germany) * Ivo Dolezel (Czech Technical University, Prague) * Carmelo E. Majorana (University of Padova, Italy) * Alberto Valli (University of Trento, Italy) * Gabriel Wittum (University of Heidelberg, Germany) Abstract submission deadline: * December 15, 2007 (please see the web page for LaTeX macros) Notification of acceptance: * January 31, 2008 Early registration fee deadline: * March 31, 2008 Web page: * http://www.math.utep.edu/esco_2008/ Contact: * esco2008(at)math(dot)utep(dot)edu ------ Subject: SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures From: "Kirsten Wilden" Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:12:34 -0400 SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures (NW08) Universita di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy July 21-24, 2008 Invited Speakers: Andrea L. Bertozzi, University of California, Los Angeles Steven Cundiff, JILA Charles Doering, University of Michigan G. Bard Ermentrout, University of Pittsburgh Chiara Fort, University of Florence, Italy Peter A. E. M. Janssen, European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts, United Kingdom Laurette S. Tuckerman, Ecole Superieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles, France The Call for Presentations for this conference is available at: http://www.siam.org/meetings/nw08/ **Deadlines** December 21, 2007: Minisymposium proposals January 21, 2008: Abstracts for contributed and minisymposium speakers For additional information, contact SIAM Conference Department at meetings@siam.org. ------ Subject: BAIL 2008 - Intl Conference on Boundary and Interior Layers From: "Alan.Hegarty" Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:03:31 +0100 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT BAIL 2008 - International Conference on Boundary and Interior Layers University of Limerick, Ireland July 28th to August 1st, 2008 Topics: All aspects of computational and analytical methods for boundary and interior layers, and singular perturbation problems are welcome. Special emphasis is laid on the mathematical foundation of such methods. Topics in any scientific field (fluid mechanics, semiconductor modelling, control theory, aero- and hydrodynamics, chemical kinetics, etc) in which boundary and interior layers occur are welcome. This is the latest in a series of BAIL conferences that began in 1980. To get a sense of the spirit of BAIL 2008, see the details of the BAIL 2006 Goettingen conference at http://www.math.uni-goettingen.de/bail/ Deadline for Abstracts: January 31st, 2008 Deadline for Early Registration: May 16th, 2008 Organisers: Alan Hegarty, Natalia Kopteva (University of Limerick) Eugene O'Riordan (Dublin City University) Martin Stynes (National University of Ireland, Cork) Details of the conference webpage and fees will follow shortly. ------ Subject: Conference on Nonlinear Phenomena in Polymer Solids From: Alex Vakakis Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:22:09 +0300 Announcement of the International Conference on Nonlinear Phenomena in Polymer Solids and Low-dimensional Systems We wish to announce that the International Conference on Nonlinear Phenomena in Polymer Solids and Low-dimensional Systems will be held in Moscow, Russia, July 8-11, 2008. This Conference is jointly organized by: - N.N. Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics Russian Academy of Sciences - Institute of Synthetic Polymers Russian Academy of Sciences - Scientific Polymer Council Russian Academy of Sciences - National Technical University, Kharkov, Ukraine - Dnepropetrovsk National University, Dnepropetrovsk Ukraine The website of the conference is http://polymer.chph.ras.ru/npps. Abstracts are due by January 18, and registration is due by June 15, 2008. Chairman: Alexander Alexandrovich Berlin (Russia), berlin@chph.ras.ru Co-Chairman: Alexander F. Vakakis (Greece), vakakis@central.ntua.gr Secretariat of the conference: "NPPS-2008", Institute of Chemical Physics RAS, ul. Kosygina 4, Moscow, 119991, Russia, Tel.: +7(495) 939-7139, Fax: +7(495) 137-8284, E-mail: npps@chph.ras.ru ------ Subject: International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation From: ISSAC 2008 Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:08:40 +0200 FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS ISSAC 2008 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation Hagenberg, Austria, July 20-23, 2008 http://www.risc.uni-linz.ac.at/issac2008/ The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is the premier annual conference to present and discuss new developments and original research results in all areas of symbolic mathematical computation. Planned activities include invited presentations, research papers, poster sessions, tutorial courses, vendor exhibits and software demonstrations. IMPORTANT DATES ISSAC 2008 will be held July 20 to 23, 2008 in Hagenberg near Linz, Austria Deadline for submissions: January 14, 2008 (Midnight [24:00 EST]) CONFERENCE TOPICS They include, but are not limited to: Algorithmic Mathematics: Algebraic, symbolic and symbolic-numeric algorithms. Simplification, function manipulation, summation, integration, polynomial / differential / difference equations, linear algebra, number theory, group and invariant theory, geometric computing. Computer Science: Theoretical and practical problems in symbolic computation. Systems, problem solving environments, user interfaces, software, libraries, parallel / distributed computing and programming languages, concrete analysis, benchmarking, theoretical and practical complexity, automatic differentiation, code generation, mathematical data structures and exchange protocols. Applications: Problem treatments using algebraic, symbolic or symbolic- numeric computation in an essential or a novel way. Engineering, economics and finance, physical and biological sciences, computer science, logic, mathematics and education. INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS Original research results and insightful analyses of current concerns are solicited for submission. Submissions must not duplicate work published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Papers will be reviewed by the program committee and additional referees. Proceedings will be distributed at the symposium. Papers must be in English and should not exceed 8 pages in the standard format for ACM proceedings, or 20 to 22 pages of text in LaTeX 12pt article style. To submit your contribution, please visit the paper submission page at http://www.easychair.org/ISSAC2008/. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the symposium. General Chair Program Committee Chair Local Arrangements Chair J. Rafael Sendra Laureano Gonzalez-Vega Franz Winkler ------ Subject: PhD position, Scientific Computing/Applied Mathematics From: Klaus Johannsen Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:09:42 +0200 THE UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Research Fellow in Scientific Computing/Applied Mathematics with application to CO2-Sequestration re-announcement A three-year position as research fellow (PhD position) is available at the Department of Mathematics. The position is part of the project "Geological Storage of CO2: Mathematical Modelling and Risk Assessment", a joint effort of the University of Bergen and SINTEF Applied Mathematics, Oslo. The project aims at strengthening the scientific understanding of the risks associated with storage of CO2 for the purpose of reducing atmospheric emissions. The investigations are related to the study of non-linear partial differential equations arising from the multi-phase flow in porous media. Methods from Scientific Computing will be applied, i.e. the investigations will involve mathematical and numerical models, numerical simulations and their physical and mathematical interpretation. The candidate is expected to work in the multidisciplinary environment of the project (applied mathematics, computational science and engineering). The candidate is expected to spend 3 to 6 months abroad collaborating with international partners. Applicants must hold a master's degree in mathematics, physics or a similar education, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the examination results are out within 4 weeks of the closing date for submitting the master thesis. For more information on the position please contact Helge K. Dahle, +47-555 84856, helge.dahle@mi.uib.no Klaus Johannsen, +47-555 84314, klaus.johannsen@bccs.uib.no or Jan M. Nordbotten, jan.nordbotten@mi.uib.no. The research fellow must take part in the University's approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence, applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with the actual research group. In total, the fellowship period is 3 years. The fellowship may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as a research fellow. Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale (currently NOK 325?\202 800 per year); following ordinary meriting regulations (wage levels 43/47). From the gross wage a 2 % law-enforced membership fee in the State Pension Fund (???\200?\234Statens Pensjonskasse???\200�) is deducted. The University of Bergen wishes to attain a more equal gender distribution for academic positions. Female candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply. If several applicants are equally qualified for the position, the internal rules for gender quotas for academic positions will be applied. State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position. The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. The application must include a complete overview of education and professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, publications, a list of publications and other scientific works, and contact details of two or three referees. Applications should be sent to post@cipr.uib.no Closing date: November 16, 2007 Quote reference number: 07/7412 ------ Subject: 2008-2009 IBM Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship From: Andreas Waechter Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:41:45 -0400 (EDT) The Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its 2008-2009 Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship for research in mathematical and computer sciences. Areas of active research in the department include: algorithms, data mining, dynamical systems and differential equations, high-performance computing, numerical analysis, optimization, probability theory, statistics, and supply-chain and operations management. Fellows interact closely with department members but are free pursue their own research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. after September 2003 or should receive one before the second half of 2008. One fellowship will be awarded with a stipend between $95,000 and $115,000 (depending on area and experience). Applications must be received between October 15, 2007 and January 5, 2008. Complete details and the application procedure are available at http://www.research.ibm.com/math/goldstine.html. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to work-place diversity. ------ Subject: Research Associate position at Cardiff University From: "Tim Phillips" Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:44:30 +0100 Research Associate School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences and School of Mathematics, Cardiff University, UK You will work on an interdisciplinary project entitled "Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection" funded by the Welsh Institute of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. The principal aim of the project is to advance modelling of mantle convection to simulate plate tectonic behaviour in spherical geometry. You should have a PhD, or be close to completion, in geophysics, applied mathematics, engineering or equivalent. The ability to write numerical software is essential. This post is fixed-term 2 years and 3 months. Information about the position and application procedures can be found at www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/humrs/jobs/academicresearchsenio+r/index.html For further details contact Professor T N Phillips, School of Mathematics, at tel: 029 2087 4194 or by email at: PhillipsTN@cardiff.ac.uk Closing Date: 17 October 2007 ------ Subject: Tenure Track Position, University of Delaware From: Richard Braun Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:07:11 -0400 Assistant Professor in Mathematical Biology The Department of Mathematical Sciences seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor with a research program in the broad area of Mathematical Biology, including Bioinformatics and other areas with direct impact on the life sciences. Potential for outstanding research accomplishment that complements and extends the research areas of the Department and the University will weigh heavily in the applicant's favor. Interest and ability in multidisciplinary research, and the likelihood of attracting funding, is highly desirable. The Ph.D. and evidence of good teaching is required. More information about the position can be found at www.math.udel.edu. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, four letters of recommendation (with one addressing teaching), a research statement and a teaching statement should be submitted using MathJobs.org; electronic submission is preferred. Paper applications may be sent to: Mathematical Biology Search; Department of Mathematical Sciences; University of Delaware; Newark, DE 19716. The curriculum vitae and all application materials shall be shared with departmental faculty. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2007. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women. ------ Subject: Faculty position in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington From: Randy LeVeque Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:18:14 -0400 Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor position, tenure-track, in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington. Applicants should hold a doctorate in applied mathematics, mathematics, or a related field of application, and should show outstanding promise and/or accomplishments in both research and teaching. Areas of special interest include all aspects of scientific computing and numerical analysis. However, applications from any area of applied mathematics will be considered. The successful candidate will complement the existing research expertise of the department while enhancing and broadening both its mathematical and scientific scope. Interdisciplinary research activity is especially encouraged, and interactions between applied mathematics and the physical, engineering, or life sciences are expected. Faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research and service. In exceptional circumstances, appointments at the associate or full professor level may be considered for candidates who offer extraordinary opportunities to further the University's commitments to mentoring underrepresented students in mathematics and the sciences. Information about the department can be found at http://www.amath.washington.edu. Applicants should send a curriculum vita and a description of research and teaching interests. Further, arrangements should be made to have three or four letters of references, at least one of which addresses the candidate's teaching experience or potential, sent directly to: Hiring Committee Department of Applied Mathematics University of Washington BOX 352420 Seattle, WA 98195-2420. Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2007. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. AA/EOE. ------ Subject: Position at SMU From: Peter Moore Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:11:13 -0500 Applications are invited for one position at either the senior (tenured) or junior (tenure track) level, to begin in the fall semester of 2008. Applicants must have a Ph.D., provide evidence of outstanding research, and have a strong commitment to teaching at all levels. Applicants in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged. The Department of Mathematics offers an active doctoral program in computational and applied mathematics. Visit http://www.smu.edu/math for more information about the department. To apply, send a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, research and teaching statements and the names of three references to: The Faculty Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750156, Dallas, Texas, 75275-0156. The Search Committee can be contacted by sending e-mail to mathsearch@mail.smu.edu. (Tel: (214)768-2452; Fax: (214)768-2355). To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by October 1, 2007, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. ------ Subject: New Book, Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Control From: aims Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:50:54 -0500 New book from AIMS Title: Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Control Authors: Alberto Bressan and Benedetto Piccoli pp 326; Price: $65 ISBN-10: 1-60133-002-2; ISBN-13: 978-1-60133-002-4 Desk copies are available upon request. This book provides an introduction to the mathematical theory of nonlinear control systems. It contains many topics that are usually scattered among different texts, such as: - Basic properties of control systems - Controllability of linear and nonlinear systems - Lie brackets and reachability - Asymptotic stabilization - Optimal control and the Pontryagin Maximum Principle - Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellmann equations and viscosity solutions - Optimal feedback synthesis The book also presents some topics of current research, which were never before included in a textbook, including: - Patchy feedbacks - Impulsive control of mechanical systems This volume will serve as an ideal textbook for graduate students. It is self-contained, with several appendices covering a wide mathematical background. Students will be aided by its lucid exposition. More than 100 figures and 100 exercises have been inserted, helping the readers to understand the key geometric ideas and build their intuition. For science or engineering students, this book provides a richly illustrated overview of the basic techniques and results in the theory of linear and nonlinear control. More mathematically oriented students can use this text as a useful introduction, before tackling more advanced, research oriented monographs. ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 234:2 From: ScienceDirect Message Center Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:04:27 -0400 New Volume/Issue is now available on ScienceDirect! * Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena Volume 234, Issue 2, Pages 81-156 (15 October 2007) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5537-2007-997659997-668140 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Editorial Board Page ii 2) Partial entrainment in the finite Kuramoto-Sakaguchi model Pages 81-89 Filip De Smet and Dirk Aeyels 3) An (almost) solvable model for bacterial pattern formation Pages 90-97 B. Grammaticos, M. Badoual and M. Aubert 4) A geometric characterisation of resonance in Hopf bifurcation from relative equilibria Pages 98-104 David Chan and Ian Melbourne 5) Parametric smoothness and self-scaling of the statistical properties of a minimal climate model: What beyond the mean field theories? Pages 105-123 Valerio Lucarini, Antonio Speranza and Renato Vitolo 6) Return map structure and entrainment in a time-state-scale re-entrant system Pages 124-130 Yukio-Pegio Gunji, Kazuto Sasai and Masashi Aono 7) Polarization fields and phase space densities in storage rings: Stroboscopic averaging and the ergodic theorem Pages 131-149 James A. Ellison and Klaus Heinemann 8) Analysis of a self Q-switched mode-locking c-cut Nd : GdV O4/KTP green laser Pages 150-156 Ming Li, Shengzhi Zhao, Kejian Yang, Guiqiu Li, Dechun Li, Jing Wang, Jing An and Wenchao Qiao ------ Subject: Contents, Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems - Series A 19:4 From: Liwei Ning Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:59:50 -0500 Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems - Series A (DCDS-A) Volume: 19, Number: 4, December 2007 http://aimsciences.org/journals/dcdsA/online.jsp S. Kosugi, Y. Morita and S. Yotsutani pages: 609--629 Stationary solutions to the one-dimensional Cahn-Hilliard equation: Proof by the complete elliptic integrals Freddy Dumortier and Robert Roussarie Pages: 631--674 Bifurcation of relaxation oscillations in dimension two Alessandro Ferriero Pages: 675--690 Action functionals that attain regular minima in presence of energy gaps K. Fraczek, M. Lemanczyk and E. Lesigne Pages : 691--710 Mild mixing property for special flows under piecewise constant functions N. I. Karachalios, H. E. Nistazakis and A. N. Yannacopoulos Pages : 711--736 Asymptotic behavior of solutions of complex discrete evolution equations: the discrete Ginzburg-Landau equation Nobuyuki Kato and Norio Kikuchi Pages : 737--760 Campanato-type boundary estimates for Rothe's scheme to parabolic partial differential systems with constant coefficients S. Bautista, C. Morales and M. J. Pacifico Pages : 761--775} On theintersection of homoclinic classes on singular-hyperbolic sets Matteo Novaga and Enrico Valdinoci Pages : 777--798 The geometry of mesoscopic phase transition interfaces L. Olsen Pages: 799--811 Rates of convergence towards the boundary of a Self-Similar set Wenmin Sun and Jiguang Bao Pages : 813--823 New maximum principles for fully nonlinear ODEs of second order