Subject: NA Digest, V. 14, # 10 NA Digest Monday, April 14, 2014 Volume 14 : Issue 10 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: The union of libflame and LAPACK DelMar Numerics Day, USA, May 2014 Scientific Computing, China, May 2014 CEMRACS, Numerical Modeling of Plasmas, France, Jul-Aug 2014 Math and Eng Methods in CS, Czech Republic, Oct 2014 Numerical Analysis of Evolution Equations, Austria, Oct 2014 IMA 10th Maths in Signal Processing, UK, Dec 2014 Inverse Problems and Optimal Control, Hong Kong, Dec 2014 Faculty Position, Scientific Computing, TU Munich, Germany Postdoc Position, Computational Wave Propagation Postdoc Position, Lawrence Berkeley Nat Lab PhD/Postdoc Position, Hamburg Univ of Technology (TUHH) SISC Copper Mountain Special Section Subscribe, unsubscribe, change address, or for na-digest archives: http://www.netlib.org/na-digest-html/faq.html Submissions for NA Digest: http://icl.cs.utk.edu/na-digest/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Field G. Van Zee [log in to unmask] Date: April 07, 2014 Subject: The union of libflame and LAPACK Sponsored by an NSF Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation grant, we have been developing a new, vertically integrated dense linear algebra software stack. At the bottom of this software stack is the BLAS-like Library Instantiation Software (BLIS). Above this, targeting sequential and multithreaded architectures is libflame. At the top of the stack is Elemental for distributed memory architectures. libflame targets roughly the same layer as does LAPACK, and now we have incorporated the LAPACK code base into libflame. For those operations where libflame has the native functionality, the LAPACK code becomes an interface. For all other operations, the netlib implementation provides that functionality. We affectionately call this new union "flapack", which offers the following benefits: 1) The libflame implementation of LAPACK is entirely coded in C. No Fortran libraries or compilers are required. 2) The libflame library builds upon the BLIS interface. This interface, unlike the BLAS, allows for arbitrary row and column stride. While some applications may benefit from this (e.g., those that perform computation with slices of tensors), from a development and maintainability point of view it allows more functionality to be supported with less code. 3) The union of the two libraries allows users to benefit from both the LAPACK and libflame code base, within one package. 4) "flapack" passes the LAPACK test suite on platforms where we have tested this. (There is one exception of a test case that involves packed matrices that we believe is not in general use.) The library is available under a 3-clause BSD license at: https://github.com/flame/libflame ------------------------------------------------------- From: Matthias K. Gobbert [log in to unmask] Date: April 12, 2014 Subject: DelMar Numerics Day, USA, May 2014 The DelMar Numerics Day is an annual workshop which aims to display the research diversity of computational mathematics in Maryland, Delaware and vicinity. This year it will be held on Saturday May 10, 2014 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The keynote speaker is Ragnar Winther (U of Oslo). In addition there will be 12 contributed talks, selected by the organizing committee to represent diverse topics of research in the geographic area. There is no registration fee, but registration is required. The registration is now open until April 27, 2014. The deadline for the block rate at the hotel is April 20, 2014. For more details and registration go to http://delmar.math.umd.edu Matthias Gobbert (U of Maryland, Baltimore County) Andrei Draganescu (U of Maryland, Baltimore County) Ricardo H. Nochetto (U of Maryland, College Park) Petr Plechac (U of Delaware) Francisco-Javier Sayas (U of Delaware) Tobias von Petersdorff (U of Maryland, College Park) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Wei Cai [log in to unmask] Date: April 11, 2014 Subject: Scientific Computing, China, May 2014 ICSC2014 (International Conference on Scientific Computing at Extreme Scales) will be held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, during May 7-9, 2014. This conference will highlight the current research progress in scientific computing in terms of scalable algorithms and supercomputing applications. A panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. William Harrod, Director of US DOE ASCR Program. Confirmed speakers include * Prof. Jack Dongarra, UTK, USA * Dr. Jacqueline H. Chen, SNL, USA * Prof. Shiyi Chen, PKU, China * Prof. Omar Ghattas, UT-Austin, USA * Dr. Kirk Jordan, IBM-res, USA * Prof. Petros Koumoutsakos, ETH, Switzerland * Prof. Yutong Lu, NUDT, China * Prof. Satoshi Matsuoka, Tokyo Tech, Japan * Prof. Zeyao Mo, IAPCM, China * Prof. Depei Qian, BHU, China * Prof. Thomas Schulthess, ETH, Switzerland * Dr. Rick Stevens, ANL, USA * Dr. William Tang, Princeton, USA * Prof. Jinchao Xu, PSU, USA * Prof. Linbo Zhang, CAS, China The conference will be preceded by a two-day tutorial on the state-of-art parallel computing given by Dr. L.Grinberg of IBM, Dr. V.Morozov of US DOE Argonne National Lab., and YH Tang of Brown. The registration deadline is April 30, 2014 and for program information, please refer to the conference website: http://icsc2014.sjtu.edu.cn/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Campos Pinto Martin [log in to unmask] Date: April 11, 2014 Subject: CEMRACS, Numerical Modeling of Plasmas, France, Jul-Aug 2014 CEMRACS to be held at CIRM (Marseille, France), Jul 21-Aug 29, 2014. http://www.smai.emath.fr/cemracs/cemracs14 This summer center consists of two consecutive events: I) a summer school on the first week (July 21 - July 25): * J.D. Callen: Fluid and transport modeling of plasmas * St. Colombi: Numerical simulations of large-scale structures in the Universe * X. Garbet: Modeling of Fusion Magnetized Plasmas * L. Masse: Modeling for Inertial Confinement Fusion * J.-M. Rax: Confinement and Control in Plasmas * E. Sonnendrücker: Kinetic modeling and approximation * V. Tikhonchuk: Laser plasma interaction in high energy density physics II) a 5-weeks research session (July 28 - August 29) The remaining 5 weeks are dedicated to working on research projects, after a daily morning seminar. Located in the gorgeous Calanques National Park, the CIRM is a lovely place fully dedicated to passionate researchers and the research sessions of the CEMRACS are renowned for their great atmosphere. You may also - apply for a junior grant (deadline: April 30) - submit a research project by contacting the organizers: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jiri Jaros [log in to unmask] Date: April 09, 2014 Subject: Math and Eng Methods in CS, Czech Republic, Oct 2014 9th Doctoral Workshop on Mathematical and Engineering Methods in Computer Science, MEMICS 2014 October 17--19, 2014, Telc, Czech Republic http://www.memics.cz Since 2005, the aim of MEMICS is to provide a scientific forum for doctoral and master students interested in applications of mathematical and engineering methods in computer science. Besides a rich technical programme (including invited talks, regular papers, and presentations), MEMICS also offers friendly social activities and exciting opportunities for meeting like-minded people. MEMICS submissions are traditionally invited from all areas of computer science. In line with the tradition of MEMICS, several different areas are, however, given a special focus each year. In 2014, these areas are: - Algorithms, logic, and games. - High performance computing. - Computer-aided analysis, verification, and testing. - Hardware design and diagnostics. - Computer graphics and image processing. - Artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Participation: Students are invited to submit a regular paper or a presentation. A regular paper is a previously unpublished original work, not exceeding 12 pages in the LNCS style. Submissions and dates: - July 24, 2014: abstracts of regular papers - July 31, 2014: full regular papers - August 28, 2014: one-page abstracts of presentations - September 7, 2014: notification of acceptance - September 15, 2014: final camera-ready versions ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alexander Ostermann [log in to unmask] Date: April 09, 2014 Subject: Numerical Analysis of Evolution Equations, Austria, Oct 2014 Workshop: Numerical Analysis of Evolution Equations Innsbruck (Austria), October 14-17, 2014 The Numerical Analysis Group at the University of Innsbruck organizes in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Geoscience at the University of Trieste and the Institute of Applied and Numerical Mathematics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology the 8th workshop in series on numerical analysis and scientific computing. This year, the topic will be numerical integration of evolution equations. The invited speakers are: - Tobias Jahnke (Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie (KIT), Institut für Angewandte und Numerische Mathematik) - Pauline Lafitte-Godillon (Laboratoire MAS - Ecole Centrale Paris, Departement de Mathematiques) The intention of the workshop is to provide a platform for exchanging new ideas and results in the development of numerical methods for evolution equations. The workshop covers both, theoretical and practical aspects, and wants to bring together numerical analysts working in the field as well as PhD students who intend to start in this area. For more information, see: https://numerical-analysis.uibk.ac.at/index.php/na-nalysis-of-evolution-equations ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: April 09, 2014 Subject: IMA 10th Maths in Signal Processing, UK, Dec 2014 10th IMA Intl Conference on Mathematics in Signal Processing Mon 15 – Wed 17 December 2014, Austin Court, Birmingham Signal processing constitutes an important area for the application of mathematical concepts and techniques fuelled, for example, by developments in mobile communications, networks, multimedia system, genomics and bioengineering, neural signal processing, and big data processing. The subject is still advancing rapidly in areas such as non-linear signal processing and systems, compressive sampling, digital communication systems, iterative estimation, blind deconvolution/signal separation, broadband systems, compressed sensing and novel sampling schemes. The aim of the conference is to bring together mathematicians, statisticians and engineers with a view to exploring recent developments and identifying fruitful avenues for further research. It is hoped that the meeting will help to attract more mathematicians into this important and challenging field. Contributed papers are invited on all aspects of mathematics in signal processing and will be accepted on the basis of a 300-500 word abstract which should be submitted by 30 June 2014 by e-mail to [log in to unmask] Authors will be advised of acceptance by 31 July 2014. Successful authors will be invited to submit a four page paper for inclusion in the conference proceedings by 7 November 2014. For further information please visit the conference webpage: http://ima.org.uk/conferences/conferences_calendar/ mathematics_in_signal_processing.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Eric Chung [log in to unmask] Date: April 10, 2014 Subject: Inverse Problems and Optimal Control, Hong Kong, Dec 2014 International Conference on Inverse Problems and Optimal Control, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, December 4-6, 2014 Inverse Problems has become a very active, interdisciplinary and well-established research area over the past two decades, the same as Optimal Control. Both areas are closely related to each other and have found wide applications in engineering, industry, medicine, as well as life and earth sciences. This international conference aims to provide a forum for researchers from the world to present and exchange their latest research achievements on Inverse Problems and Optimal Control, as well as their applications. It also aims to promote collaborative research on Inverse Problems and Optimal Control between China and the rest of the world. This conference will encourage international collaboration and interactive activities on Inverse Problems and Optimal Control and provide an opportunity for young researchers to learn the current state of the art in the fields and present their recent research results as well. See website for more details: http://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/conference/ipoc2014/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Folkmar Bornemann [log in to unmask] Date: April 08, 2014 Subject: Faculty Position, Scientific Computing, TU Munich, Germany The TUM Department of Mathematics invites applications for a Professorship (Assistant or Associate Professorship) Scientific Computing to be appointed as soon as possible. We are looking for an excellent junior scientist with a high potential for developing an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of Scientific Computing with a strong emphasis on Computational Sciences and Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct independent research on the highest international level on modern fields in Numerics, such as uncertainty quantification, performance analysis for large-scale systems, model reduction techniques and algorithms for massively parallel computers. Candidates are expected to show a strong commitment to cross-disciplinary teaching and to collaborate successfully with engineers. For details about pay scales and the TUM tenure track system, see: http://www.academics.de/jobs/professorship_99955.html Applications accompanied by supporting documentation in English (CV, certificates, credentials, list of publications, 3 selected reprints and a short statement with a max. of 1,000 characters about their impact on your research profile, presentation of research strategy, list of courses taught, statement on teaching strategy and teaching philosophy, third-party funding, as well as the names and addresses of at least 3 references) should be submitted by May 5, 2014 to: Dean, Department of Mathematics Technische Universität München Boltzmannstr. 3, D-85748 Garching (Germany) E-Mail: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter G. Petropoulos [log in to unmask] Date: April 08, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Computational Wave Propagation The Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) at New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks candidates to fill a postdoctoral scholar position in applied mathematics. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose research interests are consistent with the existing research strengths in wave propagation. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or related field. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year. The successful candidate is expected to teach one 3-credit course per semester, starting with the second semester. For more information about DMS faculty and programs, visit http://math.njit.edu. Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, research statement, names and contact information of three references at https://njit.jobs/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1396974503812 ------------------------------------------------------- From: George Pau [log in to unmask] Date: April 11, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Lawrence Berkeley Nat Lab LBNL's Earth Science Division has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in developing reduced order models for earth system models. The project will develop new reduced order modeling techniques for submodels within the Community Land Model (CLM) and Community Earth System Model (CESM). The project will also develop methods to accurately quantify the errors and uncertainties of these reduced order models, and study their impacts on uncertainty quantification. Details of the position can be found at https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=78350&lang=en&sns_id= ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jens-Peter M. Zemke [log in to unmask] Date: April 09, 2014 Subject: PhD/Postdoc Position, Hamburg Univ of Technology (TUHH) A 31-month PhD/Postdoc position is available in the Institute of Mathematics, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). As teaching is one of the duties, applicants should speak German. The applicant will work at our `Numerical Mathematics' group http://www.tuhh.de/mat/forschung/numerische_mathematik_en.html under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sabine Le Borne. Details about the position can be found at http://intranet.tuhh.de/aktuell/stellen/stelle.html?kenn_nr=H-14-35 Interested candidates should send their application documents via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Sabine Le Borne ([log in to unmask]) and the `Personalreferat' ([log in to unmask]). Interested candidates should send their application documents via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Sabine Le Borne and the `Personalreferat' . Application deadline is May 31, 2014. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michele Benzi [log in to unmask] Date: April 12, 2014 Subject: SISC Copper Mountain Special Section SISC Copper Mountain Special Section The Thirtheenth Copper Mountain Conference on Iterative Methods was held on April 6 thru 11, 2014. The meeting was attended by approximately 160 participants from around the globe, and there were 120 talks covering a broad spectrum of topics related to iterative solvers (http://grandmaster.colorado.edu/~copper/2014/). As in previous even-numbered years, the SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (SISC) is planning a Special Section, dedicated to recent progress in iterative methods. Submissions are encouraged in all aspects of iterative methods including the following areas: * Stochastic PDEs and Uncertainty Quantification * Scale-free/Small World Graphs, Page Rank and Markov Chains * Multigrid and Other Iterative Schemes on GPU & Multicore Architectures * Resiliency * Inverse Problems and Regularization * Optimization of Complex Problems * Nonlinear Solution Methods, Nonlinear Least-Squares * Multigrid All-At-Once and Block Approaches to PDE Systems * Coupled Multi-Physics Problems * Time-Parallel Algorithms * Krylov Accelerators * Hybrid direct-iterative linear solvers * Iterative Methods in Challenging Applications (e.g., Electromagnetics, Energy, Environment, Data Assimilation, MHD, Neutronics, Transport/Reaction, Chemical Engineering) The deadline for submission to the Special Section is June 30, 2014. Attendees and participants of the conference as well as the general community are invited to submit papers. Papers will be subject to review by a guest Editorial Board. For submission instructions, visit http://www.siam.org/journals/sisc/sisc_special.php or http://grandmaster.colorado.edu/~copper/2014/sisc.php ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************