Subject: NA Digest, V. 14, # 29 NA Digest Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Volume 14 : Issue 29 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: SIFT algorithm alternative New Book, A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python Call for Chapters, Modern Optimization Algs and Apps Dolomites Research Week on Approximation, Italy, Sep 2014 MSO-Tools 2014 Schedule Online, Germany, Sep 2014 OpenFOAM User meeting & training courses, Germany, Sep 2014 Recent advances in DG methods, UK, Sep 2014 Math Modeling of Environ and Life Sci Probl, Romania, Oct 2014 SIAM Data Mining, Canada, Apr-May 2015 Orth Polynomials, Special Functions and Apps, USA, Jun 2015 SciCADE 2015, Germany, Sep 2015 Faculty Positions, Mathematics, City Univ of Hong Kong Postdoc Position, Image Reconstruction, ICMC/USP and LNLS/CNPEM Postdoc Position, Informatics/Computer Science Postdoc Position, Statistical Mechanics of Soft Matter PhD Position, CFD, City College of New York PhD Positions, Uncertainty Quantification, TU Darmstadt 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: qasim sheikh [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: SIFT algorithm alternative SIFT algorithm by David Lowe is patented? Is there any research work comparing SIFT with multigrid implemetation of Sethian's work on geodesics? ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Peters [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: New Book, A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python - Texts in Computational Science and Engineeering, Vol. 6 - Fourth edition, by Hans Petter Langtangen 2014, XXXI, 872 p./Hardcover/978-3-642-54958-8 The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches "Matlab-style" and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High school mathematics is a required background and it is advantageous to study classical and numerical one-variable calculus in parallel with reading this book. Besides learning how to program computers, the reader will also learn how to solve mathematical problems, arising in various branches of science and engineering, with the aid of numerical methods and programming. By blending programming, mathematics and scientific applications, the book lays a solid foundation for practicing computational science. Martin Peters – Editor for CSE at Springer (http://www.springer.com) ------------------------------------------------------- From: P. Vasant [log in to unmask] Date: August 22, 2014 Subject: Call for Chapters, Modern Optimization Algs and Apps CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS: Modern Optimization Algorithms and Applications in Engineering and Economics Proposal Submission Deadline: September 15, 2014 To be published by IGI Global. For complete details regarding chapter proposals, see: http://bit.ly/1kwo5vK Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before September 15, 2014, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by October 15, 2014 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by January 31, 2015. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. September 15, 2014: Proposal Submission Deadline October 15, 2014: Notification of Acceptance January 31, 2015: Full Chapter Submission March 31, 2015: Review Results Returned May 15, 2015: Final Acceptance Notification May 30, 2015: Final Chapter Submission Inquiries can be forwarded to Pandian Vasant, E-mail: [log in to unmask] Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber, Email: [log in to unmask] Vo Ngoc Dieu, Email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Stefano De Marchi [log in to unmask] Date: August 25, 2014 Subject: Dolomites Research Week on Approximation, Italy, Sep 2014 We would like to remind you that the Dolomites Research Week on Approximation 2014 (DRWA14) will take place in Alba di Canazei (TN)-ITALY, on the week 8-12 September 2014. For any information please refer to the web site http://events.math.unipd.it/drwa14/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Andreas Steinbrecher [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: MSO-Tools 2014 Schedule Online, Germany, Sep 2014 Workshop MSO-Tools 2014 "Modeling, Simulation and Optimisation Tools" 29.-30. Sep. 2014, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany http://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/MSOTOOLS2014/ Preliminary schedule now online. This workshop will focus on various aspects of modeling, simulation and optimization (MSO) Tools for dynamical multi-physics systems. The aim is to bring together developers and users of MSO tools together with people working in practice. The workshop will offer the possibility for detailed discussions and the initiation of cooperations for scientists in academia and industry working on or with MSO tools. The conference will include invited and contributed talks. For a registration please use registration form http://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/MSOTOOLS2014/registration.php Registration fee: 60 Eur (including conference dinner) Workshop web page: http://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/MSOTOOLS2014/ For additional information, please contact Prof. Dr. Volker Mehrmann E-mail: [log in to unmask] or Dr. Andreas Steinbrecher E-mail: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Thorsten Grahs [log in to unmask] Date: August 20, 2014 Subject: OpenFOAM User meeting & training courses, Germany, Sep 2014 NOFUN 2014 - 2nd Northern germany OpenFoam User meetiNg concerning the opens-source CFD toolbox/Finite Volume solver OpenFOAM® organized by the Institute of Scientific Computing (Technische Universität Braunschweig) and move-csc. Date: Wednesday 24th September 2014 Location: Haus der Wissenschaften, Braunschweig, Germany The intent of the meeting is to provide an opportunity to meet and discuss/exchange ideas with OpenFOAM users from the north-german region. The participants define the extent of the north-german region. The contents of the meeting is based on contributed presentations and discussions by the participants. If you intent to give a talk please note this together with the title in the registration form. The workshop is accompanied by training courses. More information about the meeting, training courses and registration: http://www.wire.tu-bs.de/workshops/nofun14/e_nofun.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alexey Chernov, Andrea Moiola, Tristan Pryer [log in to unmask] Date: August 22, 2014 Subject: Recent advances in DG methods, UK, Sep 2014 Recent advances in discontinuous Galerkin methods will take place on 11-12 September 2014 at the University of Reading, UK. The workshop is supported by the London Mathematical Society. Invited speakers: - Blanca Ayuso de Dios, KAUST - Gabriel Barrenechea, Strathclyde - Andrea Cangiani, Leicester - Andreas Dedner, Warwick - Herbert Egger, TU Darmstadt - Emmanuil Georgoulis, Leicester - Stefano Giani, Durham - Edward Hall, Leicester - Paul Houston, Nottingham - Foteini Karakatsani, Strathclyde - Irene Kyza, Dundee - Omar Lakkis, Sussex - Matthias Maischak, Brunel - Charalambos Makridakis, Sussex - Iain Smears, Oxford For details and registration please see the homepage: http://www.personal.reading.ac.uk/~st904897/ReaDG.html or contact us at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Constantin Popa [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: Math Modeling of Environ and Life Sci Probl, Romania, Oct 2014 We are pleased to announce the Tenth Workshop on "Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Life Sciences Problems" at the Ovidius University of Constanta (Bd. Mamaia 124, 900527 Constanta, Romania) on October 16-19, 2014. The main objective of this series is to offer a framework for presenting recent results obtained in the area of theoretical, numerical and experimental aspects of environmental and life sciences problems. Another purpose is to create a link between the researchers and the possible users of the applications. The organizers believe that this meeting will provide a forum for the interaction of specialists involved in the design, development and application of mathematical models and computer software related to environmental and life sciences problems. Papers are invited on the topics of Mathematical Modelling, Experimental Methods, Computational Methods ans Software Packages or other in close relation to. Abstracts of no more than 300 words, written in Latex, with no special format imposed should be submitted to [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] before August 31, 2014. Abstracts should contain information about the title of the talk, authors (affiliation, e-mail), and clearly state the purpose, results and conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper. Further information on the workshop can be found at http://www.ima.ro/workshop/tenth_workshop/index.htm ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nicole Erle [log in to unmask] Date: August 21, 2014 Subject: SIAM Data Mining, Canada, Apr-May 2015 2015 SIAM International Conference on Data Mining Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada April 30 – May 2, 2015 The Call for Papers for this conference is now available. Please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/sdm15/ for more information. Submission Deadlines October 5, 2014 11:59 PM MDT: Abstract Submission October 12, 2014 11:59 PM MDT: Paper Submission October 5, 2014 11:59 PM MDT: Workshop Proposals October 12, 2014 11:59 PM MDT: Tutorial Proposals December 22, 2014: Author Notification January 26, 2015: Camera Ready Papers Due TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE February 2, 2015: SIAM Student Travel Award and Early Career Travel Award Applications PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 2, 2015 Disconnect time is 4:00 PM EDT HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE March 31, 2015 Twitter hashtag: #SIAMSDM15 Contact SIAM Conference Department at [log in to unmask] with any questions about the conference. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nicole Erle [log in to unmask] Date: August 21, 2014 Subject: Orth Polynomials, Special Functions and Apps, USA, Jun 2015 13th International Symposium on Orthogonal Polynomials, Special Functions and Applications (OPSFA-13) Call for Papers Now Available! Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD Dates: June 1-5, 2015 The Call for Papers for this conference is now available. Please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/opsfa13/ for more information. SUBMISSION DEADLINES November 3, 2014: Minisymposium proposals February 2, 2015: Abstracts for contributed and minisymposium speakers TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE January 20, 2015: SIAM Student Travel Award and Post-doc/Early Career Travel Award Applications Twitter hashtag: # OPSFA13 Contact SIAM Conference Department at [log in to unmask] with any questions about the conference. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sebastian Reich [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: SciCADE 2015, Germany, Sep 2015 This is an announcement of SciCADE 2015, the International Conference on Scientific Computation and Differential Equations, to be held at the University of Potsdam, Germany, September 14-18, 2015. Confirmed plenary speakers are: David Anderson, University of Wisconsin Madison, USA Maria Paz Calvo, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain Omar Ghattas, University of Texas at Austin, USA Nicola Guglielmi, Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, Italy Rupert Klein, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Tony Lelievre, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, France Enrique Zuazua, Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Spain Further information on important deadlines, the conference venue, and the scientific committee can be found at http://scicade2015.math.uni-potsdam.de/scicade2015/index.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peggy Chan [log in to unmask] Date: August 25, 2014 Subject: Faculty Positions, Mathematics, City Univ of Hong Kong Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts: Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics [Ref. A/152/09] City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students' talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. The University has seven Colleges/Schools. As part of its pursuit of excellence, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, energy, engineering, environment, humanities, law, science, social sciences, veterinary sciences and other strategic growth areas. Duties: Conduct research in areas of Applied Mathematics including Analysis and Applications, Mathematical Modelling (including biological/physical/financial problems), Scientific Computation and Numerical Analysis, and Probability and Statistics; teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; supervise research students; and perform any other duties as assigned. Requirements: A PhD in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics with an excellent research record. Salary and Conditions of Service: Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Information and Application: Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : [log in to unmask] : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311]. To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage. The University also offers a number of visiting positions for current graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and for early- stage and established scholars, as described at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/CityU_Visiting_Positions.htm. City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our staff. City University of Hong Kong was ranked 4th among the world’s top 50 universities under the age of 50 in the Quacquarelli Symonds 2014 survey. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Elias Salomão Helou [log in to unmask] Date: August 25, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Image Reconstruction, ICMC/USP and LNLS/CNPEM Postdoc Position in Image Reconstruction Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMC) / University of São Paulo (USP) Synchrotron Light Source (LNLS) / Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in mathematical methods for tomographic reconstruction. We are seeking highly motivated, goal-oriented candidates with a strong background in computational mathematics and numerical analysis to work in the implementation and development of fast iterative methods for the inversion of tomographic data. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the LNLS (Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratoryhttp://www.lnls.br/) in the city of Campinas - state of São Paulo, under supervision of Prof. José A. Cuminato and co-supervision of Dr. Eduardo Miqueles (LNLS). This is an implementation project, aiming at obtaining high-quality optimized software implementing state-of-the-art fast algorithms for iterative tomographic reconstruction. For further information please see contact info below. Applicants should have a PhD awarded, or a Masters degree and PhD submitted (at the time of taking up the position) in computational mathematics or a related discipline. Good programming skills in C/C++ are required, as well as a strong background in computational implementation of numerical algorithms. Knowledge of massively parallel programming on GPGPUs is highly desirable. An applicant must submit a letter setting out how he/she meets the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests and the contact details of two referees as part of the application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for making sure that the referees’ letters are received by the closing date). Starting date of the positions is November 1st 2014 or later and the position is valid until july 2015, renewable for more two years. Salary is R$6,143.40/month, around US$32,000.00/year as of the writing of this call. For full consideration applications containing the applicants CV, should arrive by September 23th 2014 as a single PDF file, to be mailed electronically o the address indicated below. Contact: Dr. Eduardo Miqueles (LNLS) Email: [log in to unmask] Address: Rua Giuseppe Máximo Scolfaro, 10.000 Polo II de Alta Tecnologia - Zip Code 13083-970 P.B. 6192 - Campinas, São Paulo Fax: +55.19.3512.1004 | www.lnls.br ------------------------------------------------------- From: CCTVal [log in to unmask] Date: August 20, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Informatics/Computer Science The international research center CCTVal of the Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria in Valparaiso, Chile, is opening a post- doctoral position in the area of Informatics/Computer Science associated to the Department of Informatics of this university. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - High Performance Computing, - Big Data, Distributed Algorithms - Machine Learning, - Computational and Artificial Intelligence - Scientific Computing, - Medical Image Processing, - Computational Modeling in Science and Engineering Duties involve research as part of a project that is a collaborative effort with top-level international centers such as CERN, Switzerland, Jefferson Lab, USA, etc. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to make relevant contributions to the publication of papers in top-level refereed journals. Yearly pay is around USD 32,000, with the possibility of obtaining additional support based on productivity. This is adequate for a comfortable living in Chile. This post-doctoral position is anticipated to be an appointment with an 12-month time-duration. For confidential consideration of this call submit by email, a letter of application, current Curriculum Vitae, reprints of one to three recent publications, and two references (name, position and email address of referee) before January 30th, to: [log in to unmask] The decision on the received applications will be informed by March 31th. If the position were to remain unfilled by that date, the call shall remain open until a candidate meeting the aforementioned requirements is found. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Serafim Kalliadasis [log in to unmask] Date: August 26, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Statistical Mechanics of Soft Matter Imperial College London, Fixed term appointment for up to 36 months Applications are invited by highly talented researchers for Research Associate position for up to 36 months funded by the EPSRC Grant “Statistical Mechanics of Soft Matter: Derivation, analysis and implementation of dynamic density functional theories” under the joint supervision of Professor Serafim Kalliadasis, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, Professor. Grigorios A. Pavliotis, Department of Mathematics, Imperial College and Dr Benjamin D. Goddard, School of Mathematics, The University of Edinburgh. The project concerns the development and implementation of both theoretical and computational methodologies for the description of classical fluids using elements from applied and computational mathematics, statistical mechanics and stochastic processes. The ultimate aim is the derivation, analysis and understanding of reduced, low-dimensional models which allow the systematic predictive analysis of soft matter in a wide range of physically, biologically and technologically relevant settings. This will also guide and motivate numerical experiments to validate the theoretical predictions. The successful candidate should have a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, or other related area and a strong foundation on general mathematical modelling, mathematical techniques (analytical and numerical), thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. A good knowledge of density functional theory of classical fluids is highly desirable. You will join a highly interdisciplinary team working on a wide variety of exciting projects at the interface between applied mathematics and engineering science fundamentals. If you would like to discuss the project, please contact Professor. Serafim Kalliadasis at [log in to unmask], Telephone: +44-(0)-20-7594-1373, postal address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London, SW7 2AZ, UK. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hansong Tang [log in to unmask] Date: August 21, 2014 Subject: PhD Position, CFD, City College of New York A PhD student is sought in computational fluid dynamics/computational engineering, starting in January, 2015 at the City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY). Funded by NSF and other sources, the successful candidate will develop new and enhance existing numerical models for problems of coastal ocean flows. It is expected that the candidates are highly motivated and goal oriented, and have 1. MS degree in oceanography, applied math, civil engineering, or other related disciplines 2. Solid knowledge in mathematics and physics Preference will be given to those who have experience in computer programming and flow modeling algorithm development. Background in both math and engineering is especially welcome. People with citizenship of U.S. and its territory will have priority. The CUNY is the US’s leading urban public university serving more than 400,000 students at 23 colleges in New York City. CCNY, the flagship campus of the university, is located in Manhattan and draws students from around the world. CCNY is ranked among the top US universities for producing engineers, business executives, and scientists (including 9 Nobel Prize winners, 1 Fields medallist). If interested, please apply at http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering/phd.cfm as soon as possible, although search may continue until the position is filled. You are also welcome to send a CV (including TOFEL and GRE scores for international applicants, those with no such scores won't be considered), transcripts, list of publications (if any) for a pre-review with "PhD student" in the subject title in your email to: [log in to unmask] (only those with good match will be replied). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sebastian Ullmann [log in to unmask] Date: August 25, 2014 Subject: PhD Positions, Uncertainty Quantification, TU Darmstadt Two PhD scholarships in the area of Uncertainty Quantification are offered by the Graduate School of Excellence Computational Engineering at the Technische Universität Darmstadt. The scholarships are based on the guidelines of the German Research Foundation (DFG) and granted for three years. Applicants are expected to have an above average Master degree with background in uncertainty quantification, numerical analysis or scientific computing. Experience with numerical simulations and very good programming skills are essential requirements. The review of applications starts on October 1st, 2014. Visit http://www.graduate-school-ce.de/index.php?id=ullmann for more information. ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************