Subject: NA Digest, V. 14, # 30 NA Digest Tuesday, September 02, 2014 Volume 14 : Issue 30 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Numerical Analysis On-line Course 17th IMA Fox Prize in Numerical Analysis Change of Address, Suzanne Shontz New Release, StochSS: Stochastic Simulation Service New Book, Application of Metaheuristics in Process Engineering Pacific Northwest NA Seminar, USA, Oct 2014 Mid-Atlantic NA-Day, USA, Nov 2014 Chair Position, The Univ of Alabama Researcher Position, Num Methods in Electromagnetics Faculty Positions, Math, Stats, or Applied Math Tenure-Track Position, Univ of Delaware Postdoc Position, Data Assimilation, IRIT-ENSEEIHT, Toulouse Postdoc Position, Optimization in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Postdoc Position, UQ, Technische Univ PhD Position, ExaSolvers PhD Positions, Univ of Pavia, Italy Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, 19(4) Contents, Numerical Algorithms, 67 (1) 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: Tim Kelley [log in to unmask] Date: August 31, 2014 Subject: Numerical Analysis On-line Course Take this course, please. This term I'm realizing my TV evangelism ambitions by teaching MA 580, our entry level graduate course in Numerical Analysis, on-line via NCSU's Delta program. The text books, all in SIAM's e-book program, Are Ilse Ipsen's "Numerical Matrix Analysis", Des and Nick Higham's "Matlab Guide", and my book "Iterative Methods for Linear and Nonlinear Equations". You or your students may find this course useful and fun. The home page for the course is http://www4.ncsu.edu/~ctk/ma580.html I keep the viewgraphs up-to-date and correct on the home page. The direct link to the videos is http://mediasite.online.ncsu.edu/online/Catalog/catalogs/ma-580-kelley If the video fails to play, update and/or install Silverlight from Microsoft. That's the backend to the playback software. Numerically, -- Tim ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nick Gould [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: 17th IMA Fox Prize in Numerical Analysis 17th IMA Fox Prize in Numerical Analysis The Seventeenth IMA Leslie Fox Prize meeting will take place on Monday June 22nd, 2015, in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, just prior to the 26th Biennial Conference on Numerical Analysis. Entries for the Seventeenth Leslie Fox Prize competition should be submitted by January 31, 2015. Any person who is less than 31 years old on January 1st, 2015 and has not already won a first prize is eligible. Each entry should consist of a paper, describing some of the candidate's research, that is suitable for a 40 minute lecture at a numerical analysis meeting. The entries will be considered by an Adjudicating Committee comprising Nick Gould (Chairman, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory), Ben Leimkuhler (U. Edinburgh) and Andy Wathen (U. Oxford). Full details of the prize, and the submission procedure, may be found at http://www.numerical.rl.ac.uk/people/nimg/fox/ Nick Gould Chair, Fox Prize Committee STFC-Rutherford Appleton Laboratory ------------------------------------------------------- From: Suzanne Shontz [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: Change of Address, Suzanne Shontz I'm happy to announce that I have recently moved from Mississippi State University to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Kansas where I am an Associate Professor. My new contact information is as follows: Suzanne Shontz Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 1520 West 15th Street 3016 Eaton Hall University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 website: http://people.eecs.ku.edu/~shontz e-mail: [log in to unmask] phone: (785) 864-8816 Also, I'm currently looking for Ph.D. students and postdocs to join my laboratory which focuses on the development of parallel scientific computing algorithms. I'm particularly interested in recruiting personnel to work with me on parallel dynamic meshing algorithms for medical applications in support of my NSF CAREER grant. Additional funding is available from KU for additional positions in other areas of parallel scientific computing. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Linda Petzold [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2014 Subject: New Release, StochSS: Stochastic Simulation Service We are pleased to announce the release of StochSS: Stochastic Simulation Service, Version 1.4. StochSS is an integrated development environment featuring state of the art algorithms for discrete stochastic biochemical simulation. StochSS is designed to enable you to easily scale up your simulations in complexity, deploying compute resources as needed. The current version includes algorithms for simulation of ODEs with sensitivity analysis, well-mixed stochastic systems , and parameter estimation for stochastic systems. New capabilities of Version 1.4 include spatial stochastic simulation capabilities powered by the PyURDME spatial solver: http://www.pyurdme.org/ For more details and instructions on how to obtain the code, visit us at http://www.StochSS.org . Linda Petzold and Chandra Krintz, University of California Santa Barbara Per Lotstedt and Andreas Hellander, Uppsala Universiteit ------------------------------------------------------- From: Siarry [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2014 Subject: New Book, Application of Metaheuristics in Process Engineering Applications of Metaheuristics in Process Engineering Jayaraman Valadi and Patrick Siarry (Eds), SPRINGER ISBN 978-3-319-06508-3. August 2014. 444 pp. Hardcover. http://www.springer.com/computer/ai/book/978-3-319-06508-3 Metaheuristics exhibit desirable properties like simplicity, easy parallelizability, and ready applicability to different types of optimization problems, such as real parameter optimization, combinatorial optimization, and mixed integer optimization. They are thus beginning to play a key role in different industrially important process engineering applications, among them the synthesis of heat and mass exchange equipment, synthesis of distillation columns, and static and dynamic optimization of chemical reactors and bioreactors. This book discusses cutting-edge research techniques in related computational intelligence domains and their applications in real- world process engineering. It will be of interest to industrial practitioners and research academics. Written for: Engineers, researchers and graduate students in chemical process engineering and fields related to metaheuristics. Keywords: Chemical process engineering - Metaheuristics - Optimization - Computational intelligence - Evolutionary algorithms. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeffrey Ovall [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: Pacific Northwest NA Seminar, USA, Oct 2014 27th Pacific Northwest Numerical Analysis Seminar (PNWNAS) Saturday, October 18th, 2014 Portland State University, Oregon, USA PNWNAS brings together people from academia, government research labs, and industry having interest in computational mathematics and its applications, for a one-day seminar consisting of eight invited talks, poster presentations, and lively discussion. There is no registration fee, but the registration deadline is October 5, 2014, unless the room capacity is reached before then. For further information, including the list of this year’s speakers, and details about poster submissions and limited travel support, please visit the seminar website (https://sites.google.com/a/pdx.edu/pnwnas2014/). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Daniel B. Szyld [log in to unmask] Date: August 28, 2014 Subject: Mid-Atlantic NA-Day, USA, Nov 2014 The Mid-Atlantic NA-Day 2014 will take place at Temple University, Philadelphia, on Friday 7 November 2014. The purpose of this one-day meeting is to provide a forum for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, i.e., researchers and practitioners at the very beginning of their careers, from the Mid-Atlantic region, to exchange ideas in numerical analysis, scientific computing and related application areas. More established scientists are encouraged to attend as well. Keynote speaker: Eitan Tadmor, Center for Scientific Computation and Mathematical Modeling and Department of Mathematics, University of Maryland, College Park, "Social Dynamics: Modeling, Analysis and Numerical Simulation" Abstract submission deadline is September 22, 2014. There will be no registration fee, but we ask participants to please register. Submissions, registration, hotel info and more at: http://www.math.temple.edu/research/applied/na-day/ Questions? write to us at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Shan Zhao [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2014 Subject: Chair Position, The Univ of Alabama The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual at the rank of Associate or Full Professor for the position of Chair of the Department of Mathematics. Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field required. The successful candidate must be nationally/internationally recognized, with an active research program that includes external funding, and with the ability to help shape a progressive thriving department within a university whose student enrollment has nearly doubled in the last ten years and whose trajectory is upwards. The applicant should possess proven leadership abilities, preferably with administrative experience, and have an understanding and enthusiasm for both the teaching and research missions. The area of expertise of the applicant is open, but should complement those of the existing faculty and future plans for growth in the Department. Applicants should apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/35681; attach a curriculum vita along with a letter of application and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to [log in to unmask] Statements of administrative and leadership philosophy, research plans, and teaching philosophy and interests should also be included. Potential candidates may contact the chairperson of the search committee, Dr. Martyn Dixon, at [log in to unmask] if additional information is desired. Beginning October 15, 2014, applications and nominations will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The position is scheduled to start on August 16, 2015, or as negotiated. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nicolas Thorstensen [log in to unmask] Date: August 28, 2014 Subject: Researcher Position, Num Methods in Electromagnetics EMTensor GmbH is seeking to recruit a researcher / mathematician with a background and PhD degree in numerical methods in electromagnetics. Hands on experience in algorithm and software development (C and/or Fortran) in numerical methods in electromagnetics is essential. A strong research track record in inverse problem solution of diffraction tomography and electromagnetic imaging is highly desirable. EMTensor GmbH is developing a novel biomedical imaging modality using electromagnetics (microwave tomography). It has an extensive IP portfolio, twenty years of internationally recognized R&D, secure financial backing and international representation in USA and UK. The Company is located at TechGate Vienna – technological park in UN quarter of Vienna. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with minimal rate of EUR50.000 gross per year. Please submit your CV together with evidence of experience in algorithm and software development in numerical methods in electromagnetics to address below (preferably by e-mail). All applications will be considered until the position is filled. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nadine Rizk [log in to unmask] Date: August 28, 2014 Subject: Faculty Positions, Math, Stats, or Applied Math The Department of Mathematics at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for positions in Mathematics at the assistant professor level. Employment will begin September 1, 2015. Only applicants holding a PhD in mathematics, statistics, or applied mathematics and showing a strong commitment to teaching and research will be considered. Anticipated vacancies are in any of the following areas: (1) Analysis, (2) Numerical Analysis and Computing, (3) Algebra and Number Theory. Strong candidates in other areas of mathematics may be considered. Appointments are normally for an initial period of four years at the assistant professor level. Visiting appointments at all ranks may be possible. There are 15 full-time professorial rank faculty in mathematics and about 120 students in the major. The Department offers programs leading to the bachelor's and master's degrees. The Center for Advanced Mathematical Sciences at AUB, a few minutes' walking distance from the Department, also houses research activity in mathematics. The Department offers a large service program in mathematics for the entire University, as for example in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, and the graduate program in Computational Science. AUB is a teaching-centered research university. Its mission is to enhance education, primarily for the people of the Middle East, and to participate in the advancement of knowledge. The beautiful campus is located on a hill in Beirut overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with pleasant weather year-round. All interested applicants should send a letter of application with a current CV, research and teaching statements, and arrange for three letters of reference to be directly sent to: Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2303, USA or Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon. Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to [log in to unmask] or can be sent through the mathjobs website at https://www.mathjobs.org Applicants should indicate whether they are planning to attend the AMS–MAA joint mathematics meetings on January 10–13, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. All applications and letters of reference should arrive by December 1, 2014. Applications will continue to be received after the deadline, but may not receive full consideration. For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas or http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/math The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------------------------------------------------- From: David A. Edwards [log in to unmask] Date: September 02, 2014 Subject: Tenure-Track Position, Univ of Delaware The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The appointment is expected to start in Fall 2015. We encourage applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of mathematics, particularly those related to the research interests of our faculty. We especially encourage applications from those working in the following areas: - Additive/Extremal/Probabilistic Combinatorics with connections to Analysis - Data Science - Stochastic Models, Computation and Analysis Required qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, evidence of a significant, growing, research program with world-class potential, and a firm commitment to maintaining an integrated program of teaching and research. More information about the application procedure may be found at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/6077 The deadline for applications is November 14, 2014. ------------------------------------------------------- From: David Titley-Peloquin [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Data Assimilation, IRIT-ENSEEIHT, Toulouse Post-doctoral position on hybrid 4D variational and ensemble-based data assimilation methods. An 18-month post-doctoral position is open at IRIT (ENSEEIHT) in collaboration with CERFACS, in Toulouse, France. The position is in data assimilation, on the hybridization of 4D variational and ensemble-based methods. The candidate should hold a PhD and have a strong background in applied mathematics with demonstrated research abilities. Experience in data assimilation, either in variational or ensemble-based methods, would be beneficial. The candidate is expected to have a taste for mathematical demonstrations both in a deterministic and probabilistic framework. The ability to communicate in French is not required. The position will opened at the earliest in October 2014. A competitive salary, travel allowances, and access to computing resources will be offered. Please send an application consisting in a CV with publication list, a cover letter, and the contact of references by email to [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask], and [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeff Linderoth [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, Optimization in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle This announcement is from Dr. Paul Wilson and Dr. Anthony Scopatzat UW-Madison. The Computational Nuclear Engineering Research Group (CNERG,http://cnerg.github.io/) is leading the development of a novel open-source agent-based platform for the simulation of advanced nuclear fuel cycles, Cyclus (http://fuelcycle.org). The core infrastructure of this effort combines concepts from operations research, computer science and nuclear engineering to provide a flexible basis for studying the technical and socioeconomic impacts of different nuclear fuel cycle choices. For immediate hire, CNERG seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead the way in optimization of the both per-time step resource exchange and of full simulations. Background knowledge is specifically sought in one or more of the following: linear and integer programming, multi-objective optimization, agent-based modeling, and /or information theory. For more information please see the full job posting at http://cnerg.github.io/jobs/post- doc-2014-cyclus.html or contact by email either Dr. Paul Wilson (wilsonp _AT_ engr.wisc.edu) or Dr. Anthony Scopatz ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bojana Rosic [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2014 Subject: Postdoc Position, UQ, Technische Univ Position in Uncertainty Quantification, Bayesian Identification,and Scientific Computing, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany The Institute of Scientific Computing at the Technische Universitaet Braunschweig (in Brunswick in Northern Germany) offers a research position in the area of Scientific Computing with a focus on Uncertainty Quantification, Stochastic Bayesian Identification and Inverse Problems, and Coupled Problems, beginning 1st January 2015. The position is associated with the project "Isogeometric and stochastic collocation methods for nonlinear, probabilistic multi-scale problems in continuum mechanics --- development of non-conventional discretisation methods, and mechanical and mathematical analysis", which is supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The ideal candidate has a Doctoral degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, the Physical Sciences, or a related subject, has acquired a strong experience in programming, and is characterised by a high motivation and the ability to work in a team but also independently. Applications are solicited no later than 15 October 2014 to Institute of Scientific Computing Tel. +49-531-391-3001 Technische Universitaet Braunschweig Fax +49-531-391-3003 Hans-Sommer-Str. 65 e-mail: [log in to unmask] D-38106 Braunschweig, Germany http://www.wire.tu-bs.de ------------------------------------------------------- From: Prof. Dr. Rolf Krause [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2014 Subject: PhD Position, ExaSolvers A 3-year position as PhD student is available in the group “High Performance Methods for Numerical Simulation in Science, Medicine and Engineering” of Prof. Krause. The position is part of the project “ExaSolvers – Extreme scale solvers for coupled problems” within the DFG Priority Programme “Software for Exascale Computing”. The successful applicant will work on the development of an efficient time-parallel method for diffusion problems on heterogeneous domains. The project is conducted with international collaborators from Germany and the United States. Applicants should have a degree in applied mathematics, computer science or a related field with a focus on numerical simulation and scientific computing. Knowledge in numerical mathematics and experience in a programming language like C, C++ or FORTRAN is mandatory. Some experience in parallel programming is considered a plus. Applicants should be interested in methodological development of numerical algorithms as well as in their implementation on high-performance computing systems. Solid English skills are required. Your application should contain a motivational letter (2 pages maximum), a CV, copies of relevant degrees, and two contacts for references. Please submit applications electronically in PDF format to [log in to unmask] and include the keyword “EXASOLVERS” in the subject. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2014. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Daniele Boffi [log in to unmask] Date: September 02, 2014 Subject: PhD Positions, Univ of Pavia, Italy PhD in Mathematics and Statistics Dipartimento di Matematica "Felice Casorati" University of Pavia (Italy) http://www-dimat.unipv.it/~matstat/ The University of Pavia (Dipartimento di Matematica "F. Casorati") invites applications for 3 year PhD positions in Mathematics and Statistics starting from November 1, 2014. Four scholarships will be available, without teaching duties. Interested applicants should follow the common graduate student application process http://www.unipv.it/phdcourses http://www.unipv.it/dottorati Only applications received before 5:00 pm (Italian time) on Thursday September 18, 2014 will be considered. The interview date is September 29, 2014 (can be over Skype). For inquiries and further information please contact [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Romas Baronas [log in to unmask] Date: August 27, 2014 Subject: Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, 19(4) Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, ISSN 1392-5113, Volume 19, Number 4, 2014 A free on-line edition is available at: http://www.mii.lt/NA/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Jacobi rational–Gauss collocation method for Lane–Emden equations of astrophysical significance, p. 537–550, Eid H. Doha, Ali H. Bhrawy, Ramy M. Hafez, Robert A. Van Gorder Solitary wave solutions for a generalized KdV--mKdV equation with distributed delays, p. 551–564, Zengji Du, Dandan Wei, Ying Xu Stability and nonlinear dynamics in a Solow model with pollution, p. 565–577, Massimiliano Ferrara, Luca Guerrini, Mauro Sodini Geodesic distances in the intrinsic dimensionality estimation using packing numbers, p. 578–591, Rasa Karbauskaite, Gintautas Dzemyda Log-linear learning model for predicting a steady-state manual assembly time, p. 592– 601, Vytautas Kleiza, Justinas Tilindis Some conditions of regularity of linear extensions of dynamical systems with respect to selected variables, p. 602–610, Dariusz Pączko, Viktor Kulyk Empirical Bayes estimators of structural distribution of words in Lithuanian texts, p. 611–625, Karolina Piaseckiene, Marijus Radavicius Observer-based robust adaptive control for uncertain stochastic Hamiltonian systems with state and input delays, p. 626–645, Weiwei Sun, Lianghong Peng Adaptive motion/force control of nonholonomic mechanical systems with affine constraints, p. 646–659, Wei Sun, Yuqiang Wu Higher order nonlocal strain gradient approach for wave characteristics of carbon nanorod, p. 660–668, Bollledla Yakaiah, Apparasu Srihari Rao On existence, multiplicity, uniqueness and stability of positive solutions of a Leslie– Gower type diffusive predator–prey system, p. 669–688, Jun Zhou ------------------------------------------------------- From: Claude Brezinski [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2014 Subject: Contents, Numerical Algorithms, 67 (1) Contents,Numerical Algorithms, Volume 67, Number 1. HILBERT — a MATLAB implementation of adaptive 2D-BEM, Markus Aurada, Michael Ebner, Michael Feischl, Samuel Ferraz-Leite, Thomas Fuehrer, Petra Goldenits, Michael Karkulik, Markus Mayr, Dirk Praetorius Complexity analysis of an interior-point algorithm for linear optimization based on a new proximity function, M. Reza Peyghami, S. Fathi Hafshejani Laplace transform for the solution of higher order deformation equations arising in the homotopy analysis method, Songxin Liang, Junchi Ma High-precision Gauss–Turan quadrature rules for Laguerre and Hermite weight functions, Walter Gautschi An automatic regularization parameter selection algorithm in the total variation model for image deblurring, K. Chen, E. Loli Piccolomini, F. Zama A novel approach to obtain analytical-numerical solutions of nonlinear Lorenz system, Gilberto Gonzalez-Parra, Luis Acedo, Abraham J. Arenas A comparison between the complex symmetric based and classical computation of the singular value decomposition of normal matrices, Micol Ferranti, Thanh Hieu Le, Raf Vandebril Generalized row-action methods for tomographic imaging, Martin S. Andersen, Per Christian Hansen Improving the compression rate versus L1 error ratio in cell-average error control algorithms, Sergio Amat, Juan Ruiz, J. Carlos Trillo Usage of the homotopy analysis method for solving the nonlinear and linear integral equations of the second kind, Edyta Hetmaniok, Damian Slota, Tomasz Trawinski, Roman Witula On the guaranteed convergence of new two-point root-finding methods for polynomial zeros, Miodrag S. Petkovic, Lidija Z. Rancic Numerical solution of nonlinear systems by a general class of iterative methods with application to nonlinear PDEs, Malik Zaka Ullah, Fazlollah Soleymani, A. S. Al-Fhaid ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************