Subject: NA Digest, V. 16, # 18 NA Digest Monday, May 02, 2016 Volume 16 : Issue 18 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Jim Douglas, Jr. Graduate Student Modeling Workshop, USA, Jul 2016 Boundary Element Methods, USA, Aug 2016 Approximation Methods and Data Analysis, Germany, Sep 2016 Postdoc Position, Math Modelling and Scientific Computing, McMaster Postdoc Positions, Applied Industrial Mathematical Modelling Postdoc Positions, Numerical Analysis, Prague PhD Position, Numerical Analysis, Univ of Bern, Switzerland PhD Positions, Hamamatsu, Japan New Journal, Transactions of Mathematics and its Applications Contents, Journal of Scientific Computing, 67 (2) Contents, Numerical Algorithms, 72 (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: Felipe Pereira [log in to unmask] Date: April 30, 2016 Subject: Jim Douglas, Jr. Jim Douglas, Jr., Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University, was 88 years old when he passed away on April 27, 2016. Jim received his Ph.D. from Rice University in 1952 and spent five years working in the oil industry before returning to Rice to teach, moving to the University of Chicago, and completing his career at Purdue. Jim made important contributions in the area of numerical solutions of partial differential equations, and was one of the most influential mathematicians in developing methods for the simulation of multiphase flows in petroleum reservoirs. Data from the Mathematics Genealogy Project show his importance to the area of computational and applied mathematics. He advised 42 students to the completion of their Ph.D. degrees, and today has 361 degree descendants. Moreover, when the Texas Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin organized a conference in 2002 to honor Jim on the occasion of his 75th birthday, it was determined that he then had 54 postdoctoral associates. It is a great loss not to have Jim with us anymore. He will be long remembered. Felipe Pereira The University of Texas at Dallas ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ilse Ipsen [log in to unmask] Date: May 01, 2016 Subject: Graduate Student Modeling Workshop, USA, Jul 2016 The 22nd Industrial Mathematical & Statistical Modeling (IMSM) Workshop for Graduate Students will take place at North Carolina State University, 17-27 July 2016. The workshop is sponsored by the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Science Institute (SAMSI) together with the Center for Research in Scientific Computation (CRSC) and the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University. The IMSM workshop exposes graduate students in mathematics, engineering, and statistics to exciting real-world problems from industry and government. Projects will be provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers; Sandia National Laboratories; US Environmental Protection Agency; Pfizer; and Rho, Inc. The workshop also provides students with experience in a research team environment and exposure to possible career opportunities. On the first day, a Software Carpentry bootcamp will bring students up-to-date on their programming skills in Python/Matlab and R, and introduce them to version control systems and software repositories. Local expenses and travel expenses will be covered for students at US institutions. The application deadline is 15 May 2016. Information is available at http://www.samsi.info/IMSM16 and questions can be directed to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Paul Martin [log in to unmask] Date: April 29, 2016 Subject: Boundary Element Methods, USA, Aug 2016 The next IABEM (International Association for Boundary Element Methods) Symposium on Boundary Element Methods will be held on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, USA, August 8-10, 2016. Interested participants should submit a one-page abstract by 15 May 2016. Further details are on the conference website, http://csmspace.com/events/iabem/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Frank Filbir & Jürgen Prestin [log in to unmask] Date: April 27, 2016 Subject: Approximation Methods and Data Analysis, Germany, Sep 2016 The Institute of Mathematics of University of Lübeck and the Helmholtz Center Munich will organize a workshop on approximation methods and data analysis. The workshop will take place from September 5-9, 2016, at Schloss Hasenwinkel, Mecklenburg, Germany. Confirmed plenary speakers are Shivkumar Chandrasekaran (University of California, Santa Barbara); Charles K. Chui (Stanford University); Massimo Fornasier (Technische Universität München); Volker Michel (Universität Siegen); Sergei Pereverzyev (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften, RICAM Linz); Daniel Potts (Technische Universität Chemnitz); Holger Rauhut (RWTH Aachen); and Ding-Xuan Zhou (City University of Hong Kong). The workshop is a continuation of a longstanding tradition of workshops on approximation theory and related fields held in Northern Germany since the 1990's. The upcoming workshop is dedicated to the 60th birthday of our colleague Hrushikesh N. Mhaskar. More information can be found at http://www.math.uni-luebeck.de/hasenwinkel2016/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bartosz Protas [log in to unmask] Date: April 30, 2016 Subject: Postdoc Position, Math Modelling and Scientific Computing, McMaster Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University. This fellowship provides an opportunity to engage in research in close collaboration with Dr. Protas and his group (more information available at http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/bprotas ) with a limited amount of teaching. The focus of this industry-cofunded position will be research on mathematical and computational modelling of nonequilibrium electrochemical and thermodynamic processes occurring in Li-ion batteries. This position is intended for an applied mathematician interested in exploring a rapidly developing application area, or for a mathematically-minded chemist with a solid background in theoretical and computational chemistry. In either case, knowledge of multiscale modelling (especially homogenization), electrochemistry, PDEs and scientific computing will be an asset. This research project also involves close collaboration with chemists and material scientists as well as research scientists with our Industrial Partner. The duration of the position will be initially one year with extension for the second year contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based on the candidate's research potential and fit with Dr. Protas' research group. The fellowship starts on September 1, 2016 or earlier, and provides an annual stipend salary of $42,000 CAD. Candidates are required to apply for this fellowship by using the MathJobs website (see our advertisement with ID McMaster-PDFMMSC [#8225] at www.mathjobs.org). We will begin reviewing applications on May 18, 2016. Applications received after this date will be accepted until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration applicants are advised to submit all supporting materials by the above deadline. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tiago Pereira da Silva [log in to unmask] Date: April 27, 2016 Subject: Postdoc Positions, Applied Industrial Mathematical Modelling The Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry (CEPID- CeMEAI) a post-doc position available for starting immediately. The requirements for each of the positions are described below. The salary is R$ 6.819,30 (around USD 2000,00) per month tax free. The appointed Post-doc will also get return travel from his/her country to Brazil paid by the grant. The positions are initially for one year, renewable for a second year pending on suitable performance. Post-Doctoral Research Project, University of São Paulo at São Carlos ICMC - Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Location: São Carlos - São Paulo State- Brazil Title: Effects of structural changes on the function of complex networks; Supervisor: Tiago Pereira Job description/Requirements: The main goal of this project is to understand how changes in the coupling structure of a network can affect the overall function. Using synchronization as a paradigm of network function, we aim at understanding how spontaneous collective behaviour can be destroyed or enhanced by such structural modifications. Recent results suggest that certain modifications can lead to synchronization loss despite the fact that they enhance topological properties of the network. This project develops a mathematical theory for this phenomenon, and it is divided into two objectives of increasing difficulty i) Classification of structures and links leading to synchronization loss, and ii) Effects of time-delays in the coupling structure. We will apply our theoretical results to experiments involving networks of electrical circuits and time-delayed lasers. The successful applicant will participate of a collaborative effort being developed by the Brazilian team headed by Dr. Tiago Pereira and a British team headed by Prof. Jeroen Lamb. A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a related area is required, together with strong background on Dynamical Systems in particular stability theory and synchronization. Candidates with proven skills in performing independent scientific research and in programming for high performance computing environments will be preferred. Interested candidates should send e-mail to [log in to unmask], a CV and two letters of recommendation from university professors until May, 20th, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tomas Vejchodsky [log in to unmask] Date: April 26, 2016 Subject: Postdoc Positions, Numerical Analysis, Prague The numerical analysis group in the Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, calls for applications for two postdoc positions, see http://www.math.cas.cz/recrutements/postes.php?lang=0 Strong candidates interested in numerical analysis and numerical solution of partial differential equations are especially welcome. Expertise in some topics studied in the Institute such as the finite element method, a priori and a posteriori error estimates, adaptive algorithms, methods for ordinary and delay differential equations, and high-performance computing is an advantage. Feel free to contact me for more information. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Thomas P. Wihler [log in to unmask] Date: April 28, 2016 Subject: PhD Position, Numerical Analysis, Univ of Bern, Switzerland A PhD position is available in the Applied and Numerical Mathematics Group at the Mathematics Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. The thesis work will focus on the numerical analysis and implementation of finite element methods for the approximation of nonlinear partial differential equations. The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), and is temporary and limited to 3-4 years. Requirements: A completed master in mathematics of at least 90 ECTS (or equivalent), a strong background in numerical mathematics (in particular, finite element analysis) and PDE analysis, solid programming skills. Application materials: CV (including publications if applicable), a letter of motivation, two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the email address below. Application deadline: May 30, 2016 (position may be filled on a first come first serve basis, later applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please submit any inquiries and application materials to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Manabu Machida [log in to unmask] Date: April 25, 2016 Subject: PhD Positions, Hamamatsu, Japan PhD positions are available from October 1 in the Institute for Medical Photonics Research at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan. The institute particularly focuses on medical photonics research. We seek PhD candidates with excellent research qualifications who will contribute to experiments related to optical tomography and functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and who are at the same time passionate about establishing strong mathematical and computational skills for image reconstruction. Students from all countries are welcome to apply. To be eligible for PhD studies at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, applicants should have a master degree (or equivalent). The Institute for Medical Photonics Research is an ideal place for medical photonics research. The Hamamatsu University Hospital is on campus. Hamamatsu Photonics K. K., which helped win two Nobel Prizes, is only 15-minute away by car. Three years ago, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu Photonics K. K., and two other universities in Hamamatsu (Shizuoka University and the Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries) have signed the Photonics Declaration in Hamamatsu for establishing a preeminent photonics city. Interested students should apply by sending a CV, names of at least two references, transcripts (can be submitted later), and a one-page research statement which explains how you fit our PhD program. Applications received by June 8 will be given full consideration. Inquiries and applications should be submitted electronically to Dr. Manabu Machida (email: [log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Suzanne Eves [log in to unmask] Date: April 28, 2016 Subject: New Journal, Transactions of Mathematics and its Applications New Journal: Transactions of Mathematics and its Applications Now open for submissions We are proud to announce a new open access journal, Transactions of Mathematics and its Applications: A Journal of the IMA. The journal will cover the entire breadth of applied mathematics and its aspiration is to only publish papers of the highest quality and relevance. The prestigious editorial board is led by Professor Arieh Iserles. The journal is now open to submissions and the article processing charge has been waived for the first three years of publication. Find out more: http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/6785/11 Submit: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Chi-Wang Shu [log in to unmask] Date: May 01, 2016 Subject: Contents, Journal of Scientific Computing, 67 (2) Journal of Scientific Computing http://www.springeronline.com/journal/10915 Volume 67, Number 2, May 2016 A Priori Error Estimate of Stochastic Galerkin Method for Optimal Control Problem Governed by Stochastic Elliptic PDE with Constrained Control, Tongjun Sun, Wanfang Shen, Benxue Gong and Wenbin Liu, pp.405-431. Image Reconstruction from Undersampled Fourier Data Using the Polynomial Annihilation Transform, Rick Archibald, Anne Gelb and Rodrigo B. Platte, pp.432-452. Computational Performance of LDG Methods Applied to Time Harmonic Maxwell Equation in Polyhedral Domains, A. Alvarado and P. Castillo, pp.453-474. Analysis of a Reduced-Order HDG Method for the Stokes Equations, Issei Oikawa, pp.475-492. Well-Balanced Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for the Euler Equations Under Gravitational Fields, Gang Li and Yulong Xing, pp.493-513. An Entropy Stable Finite Volume Scheme for the Equations of Shallow Water Magnetohydrodynamics, Andrew R. Winters and Gregor J. Gassner, pp.514-539. A New Mapped Weighted Essentially Non-oscillatory Method Using Rational Mapping Function, Rong Wang, Hui Feng and Cong Huang, pp.540-580. A Barzilai-Borwein-Like Iterative Half Thresholding Algorithm for the L1/2 Regularized Problem, Lei Wu, Zhe Sun and Dong-Hui Li, pp.581-601. Convergence Analysis of the Standard Central Finite Difference Method for Poisson Equation, Gangjoon Yoon and Chohong Min, pp.602-617. A Well-Balanced Finite Volume Scheme for a Mixed Hyperbolic/Parabolic System to Model Chemotaxis, Christophe Berthon, Anais Crestetto and Francoise Foucher, pp.618-643. Convergence Analysis of the Parareal-Euler Algorithm for Systems of ODEs with Complex Eigenvalues, Shu-Lin Wu, pp.644-668. An Adaptive FEM for a Maxwell Interface Problem, Huoyuan Duan, Fengjuan Qiu, Roger C.E. Tan and Weiying Zheng, pp.669-704. Numerical Treatment of Stokes Solvent Flow and Solute-Solvent Interfacial Dynamics for Nonpolar Molecules, Hui Sun, Shenggao Zhou, David K. Moore, Li-Tien Cheng and Bo Li, pp.705-723. Postprocessing Mixed Finite Element Methods For Solving Cahn-Hilliard Equation: Methods and Error Analysis, Wansheng Wang, Long Chen and Jie Zhou, pp.724-746. Equilibration a Posteriori Error Estimation for Convection-Diffusion-Reaction Problems, M. Eigel and C. Merdon, pp.747-768. On the Stability of the Flux Reconstruction Schemes on Quadrilateral Elements for the Linear Advection Equation, Abhishek Sheshadri and Antony Jameson, pp.769-790. Erratum to: On the Stability of the Flux Reconstruction Schemes on Quadrilateral Elements for the Linear Advection Equation, Abhishek Sheshadri and Antony Jameson, pp.791-794. High Order Maximum Principle Preserving Finite Volume Method for Convection Dominated Problems, Pei Yang, Tao Xiong, Jing-Mei Qiu and Zhengfu Xu, pp.795-820. Numerical Methods for the Genvar Criterion of Multiple-Sets Canonical Analysis, Xinguo Liu and Jianping You, pp.821-835. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Claude Brezinski [log in to unmask] Date: April 28, 2016 Subject: Contents, Numerical Algorithms, 72 (1) Table of contents for Numerical Algorithms, Volume 72, Issue 1. Adaptive splitting methods for nonlinear Schroedinger equations in the semiclassical regime, Winfried Auzinger, Thomas Kassebacher, Othmar Koch, Mechthild Thalhammer On the evaluation of highly oscillatory finite Hankel transform using special functions, Zhenhua Xu, Shuhuang Xiang Combination of steepest descent and BFGS methods for nonconvex nonsmooth optimization, Rohollah Yousefpour Bounds for truncation errors of Graf's and Neumann's addition theorems, Wenhui Meng, Liantang Wang On choosing the location of the sources in the MFS, C. S. Chen, A. Karageorghis, Yan Li On the numerical stability of Floater-Hormann's rational interpolant, Andre Pierro de Camargo Erratum: "On the numerical stability of Floater-Hormann's rational interpolant", Andre Pierro de Camargo Numerical schemes for random ODEs with affine noise, Y. Asai, P. E. Kloeden Comment on "A new three-term conjugate gradient method for unconstrained problem", XiaoLiang Dong Stancu type generalization of the q-Phillips operators, Qiu Lin, Ruisheng Qi High order finite difference method for time-space fractional differential equations with Caputo and Riemann-Liouville derivatives, Seakweng Vong, Pin Lyu, Xu Chen, Siu-Long Lei A new error in variables model for solving positive definite linear system using orthogonal matrix decompositions, Negin Bagherpour, Nezam Mahdavi-Amiri A modified positive-definite and skew-Hermitian splitting preconditioner for generalized saddle point problems from the Navier-Stokes equation, Ya-Jun Xie, Chang-Feng Ma ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************