IPNet Digest Volume 12, Number 07 July 14, 2005 Today's Editor: Patricia K. Lamm Michigan State University Today's Topics: Workshop on Statistical Inverse Problems Heat Transfer 2006: Call for Papers Imaging Physicist Position, Working in Inverse Problems Postdoctoral Position in Image Processing Post-doctoral Positions with Interest in Inverse Problems Table of Contents: Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering Table of Contents: International Journal of Tomography & Statistics Table of Contents: Electronic Transactions on Numerical Analysis Table of Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications Submissions for IPNet Digest: Mail to ipnet-digest@math.msu.edu Information about IPNet: http://www.mth.msu.edu/ipnet ----------------------------- From: Thorsten Hohage Subject: Workshop on Statistical Inverse Problems Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 First announcement: The Graduiertenkolleg 1023 "Identification in mathematical models: Synergy of stochastic and numerical methods" at the University of Goettingen announces a WORKSHOP ON STATISTICAL INVERSE PROBLEMS University of Goettingen, Germany March 23-25, 2006 Organizing Committee: Frank Bauer, Nicolai Bissantz, Thorsten Hohage, Axel Munk Aims and Scope Inverse Problems is an area of growing interest both for statisticians and numerical analysts since such problems arise naturally in many applications e.g. in in medical imaging, economy, finance, physics, chemistry, biology and industrial research. So far a large part of the research on inverse problems in statistics and numerics has followed different paths. Whereas a lot of progress has been achieved on nonlinear deterministic inverse problems over the last decade, the literature on nonlinear statistical inverse problems is scarce. In contrast, a variety of sophisticated adaptive techniques for parameter and model selection have been developed in statistics, which do not have a counterpart in deterministic theory. Many questions of fundamental theoretical and practical importance arise in both fields: identifiability, consistency, computation of estimators, and optimality in various forms. Therefore, this workshop intends to establish and strengthen links between research in the statistical and the deterministic inverse problems communities. The workshop will cover the following topics: Methods and Techniques: * Algorithmic Aspects of Inverse Problems * Bayesian Approaches * Minimax Theory * Convergence Analysis * Iterative Methods for Non-Linear Inverse Problems Fields of Application: * Econometrics * Image Reconstruction * Deconvolution * Medical Applications * Technical/Physical/Industrial Applications Invited Speakers: F. Balabdaoui, University of Goettingen, Institute for Mathematical Stochastics F. Bauer, University of Goettingen, Institute of Numerical and Applied Mathematics M. Bertero, Universtiy of Genova, Department of Computer Science N. Bissantz, University of Goettingen, Institute for Mathematical Stochastics L. Cavalier, Universite de Provence, Aix-Marseille I, Department of Mathematics J. Florens University of Toulouse I, Department of Economics N. Hengartner, Los Alamos National Laboraties, D-1 Statistical Science Group J. Horowitz, Northwestern University, Department of Economics G. Jongbloed, University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Sciences J. Kaipio, University of Kuopio, Department of Applied Physics P. Kim, University of Guelph, Department for Mathematics and Statistics J. Loubes University Paris Sud, Department of Mathematics B. Mair, University of Florida, Department of Mathematics E. Mammen, University of Mannheim, Department of Economics S. Pereverzev, Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), Linz M. Reiss, Weierstrass Institute, Berlin F. Ruymgaart, Texas Tech University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics E. Somersalo Helsinki, University of Technology, Department of Mathematics P. Stark, University of California, Department of Statistics Schedule and Location: The workshop will take place at the University of Goettingen in March 2006 from Thursday 23/03/2006 to Saturday 25/03/2006. Registration: There will be no conference fee. Please register for the conference until 01/11/2005 using the following email-address: gk1023@math.uni-goettingen.de We intend to provide ample opportunity for discussions. Therefore the official program will be limited to invited talks. However, there will be a possibilty to present a poster in a special poster session. If you intend to do so please indicate this in your registration and provide a title and an abstract until 01/11/2005. Arrival and Accomodation: For further information on the workshop, Goettingen, arrival information and accomodation we want to refer you to http://www.num.math.uni-goettingen.de/gk/conference/conferences.php?LANG=EN For further requests contact: Heike Ahrens Institut für Numerische und Angewandte Mathematik,Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen Lotzestr. 16-18 37083 Goettingen ++49-(0)551/39-4523 gk1023@math.uni-goettingen.de ----------------------------- From: "Katie Banham" Subject: Heat Transfer 2006: Call for Papers Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 Call for Papers: Heat Transfer 2006 5 - 7 July 2006, The New Forest, UK Organised by: Wessex Institute of Technology, UK Lund University of Technology, Sweden Sponsored by: Development in Heat Transfer Book Series Dear Colleague: On behalf of the International Scientific Advisory Committee (ISAC), we are pleased to inform you of the Ninth International Conference on Advanced Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements in Heat and Mass Transfer. The meeting will take place from 5 - 7 July 2006 at Ashurst Lodge, the home of the Wessex Institute of Technology, located in the beautiful New Forest (UK). Conference papers will be reviewed by members of the ISAC and other colleagues, and if selected, will be published in hard book form by WIT Press and will be available to delegates at the time of registration. In addition, the proceedings will be widely distributed after the conference through the international book trade and by direct announcement to readers and librarians. All papers will be permanently archived in the Transactions of the Wessex Institute on our eLibrary site, which is available to the Click on the web address below to access the conference website, which has full details about the conference objectives, topics and submission requirements: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2006/heat2006/cfp.html If you are not the right point of contact for this material we apologise, and would appreciate you forwarding this to the correct person or providing us with the contact details. Best regards, B Sunden, Lund University of Technology, Sweden C A Brebbia, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK Conference Chairmen [This item has been edited for reasons of length. -Ed.] ----------------------------- From: "nick cobb" Subject: Imaging Physicist Position, working in Inverse Problems Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 Imaging Diagnostic company in Northern NJ seeking a: Title: Imaging Physicist Reports to: Director of Engineering Direct Reports: None Responsibilities: - Support and lead research and development tasks with a particular focus on analyzing and developing linear and non-linear algorithms for data and image processing in an ISO 13485 environment with strict adherence to quality system requirements. - Prototype software designs in MATLAB, support transition to real-time C-code. - Perform modeling and analysis of physical phenomena and engineering data to develop system concepts and support technology investigations. - Develop quantitative tools for assessment and improvement of image quality. - Prepare software and algorithm documentation as needed. - Perform algorithm design, development, documentation, verification and validation activities in compliance with all requirements set forth by the FDA's Quality System Regulation and the company's ISO 9001:2000/ISO 13485 certified quality system. - Assist in preparing oral and written reports. Measures of Success: - Develop innovative image processing solutions and improvements. - Complete algorithm design, development, and verification activities on time. Position Qualifications and Requirements: - Masters or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline. - Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience. - Hands-on experience in algorithm design, development, and implementation. - Hands-on knowledge of medical diagnostic image processing algorithms and statistical methods, including SVD, PCA, ICA. - Strong analytical and linear algebra skills. - Direct experience with tomographic and inverse problem image reconstruction processing a plus. - Direct experience with pattern classification techniques, splines, and image processing using wavelets a plus. - Ability to understand and articulate complex technical concepts and ideas. - Strong computer, interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills. - Solid programming skills in MATLAB. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Industry experience should include operating under the guidelines set forth by the FDA Quality System Regulation and/or ISO 9001 or equivalent. - Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Access. - Ability to handle multiple projects. - Enthusiastic and forward-thinking attitude to get the job done. - Self-starter. Position Summary: A hands-on team player who analyzes, develops, and tests image and data processing algorithms for use in innovative medical imaging products with emphasis on quality. Send resume as a "Word" attachment to: "Pro-Active in Executive Search" Nick Cobb Executive Search Consultant nickk@cris.com tel: 203-322-9680 ----------------------------- From: Xue-Cheng Tai Subject: Postdoctoral Position in Image Processing Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2005 Postdoctoral Position in Applied Mathematics at the University of Bergen, Norway. A postdoctoral position with a duration of two years is open at the Department of Mathematics, starting from October 01, 2005 in the project: Graphics cards as a high end computational resource (http://www.sintef.no/gpgpu). The project is a Strategic Research Program funded by the Research Council of Norway, it is coordinated by Department of Applied Mathematics in SINTEF ICT, and the University of Bergen is one of the University partners. The focus of the project is to develop and analyze mathematical and numerical methods for image processing using partial differential techniques. The work will be done in cooperation with scientists from SINTEF Oslo. Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian doctorate or an equivalent degree from abroad, or have presented the dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment is granted. Applicants must have demonstrated abilities in conducting independent research and publishing research results in journals of international level. Successful candidate will work in an international environment. Thus, ability to communicate and collaborate is important. Further details about the position can be obtained from professor Xue-Cheng Tai (http://www.mi.uib.no/~tai), by phone (+47) 55584868 or e-mail: Xue-Cheng.Tai@mi.uib.no. Applications must be submitted in 3 copies, sorted into 3 identical bundles, each with a complete overview over education and previous practice (CV), certified copies of certificates and diplomas, project plan outline, and scientific publications with a list of these (list of publications), and should be forwarded to the University of Bergen, Department of Mathematics, Johannes Brunsgate 12, N–5008 Bergen, Norway, by August 10, 2005. ----------------------------- From: "Birsen Yazici" Subject: Post-doctoral Positions with Interest in Inverse Problems Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 Two Post-doctoral Research Associate Positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: As part of a DoD funded project in radar imaging and waveform design, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking applications for "two" post-doctoral research associate positions at the Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department and Mathematics Department. Position 1: Qualifications: Ph.D. Degree in in mathematics, theoretical phyics, electrical and computer engineering, computer science or related disciplines. Expertise in harmonic analysis, knowledge in group representation theory is desirable, interest in inverse problems and radar applications, good computing/programming and communication skills. Position is for 2 years. Start date August-September 2005 (flexible). Interested applicants please send your resume and references to Dr. Birsen Yazici at yazici@ecse.rpi.edu. Position 2: Qualifications: Ph.D. Degree in in mathematics, theoretical phyics, electrical and computer engineering, computer science or related disciplines. Expertise in microlocal analysis, knowledge in statistics is desirable but not necessary, interest in inverse problems and radar applications, good computing/programming and communication skills. Position is for 15 months (potentially renewable). Start date August-September 2005 (flexible). Interested applicants please send your resume and references to Dr. Birsen Yazici at yazici@ecse.rpi.edu or Dr. Margaret Cheney at cheney@rpi.edu. RPI has a well-recognized leadership role in the area of inverse problems and it offers exceptional work enviroment and competetive salaries. Birsen Yazici Assistant Professor Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Jonsson Engineering Center 110 8th Street JEC 7008 Troy, NY 12180 Tel: (518) 276 - 2905 Fax: (518) 276 - 6261 e-mail: yazici@ecse.rpi.edu ----------------------------- From: jamesverebeck@comcast.net Subject: Contents: Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering August 2005 Vol. 13 No. 4 Table of Contents Solving inverse heat conduction problem with discrete wavelet transform Y. Candau Estimation of thermophysical properties of moist materials under different drying conditions G. H. Kanevce, L. P. Kanevce, G. S. Dulikravich and H. R. B. Orlande Inverse heat transfer analysis in a polymer melt flow within an extrusion die M. Karkri, Y. Jarny and P. Mousseau Optimal parameter estimation of dynamical systems using direct transcription methods P. Williams and P. Trivailo A homotopy method for the inversion of a two-dimensional acoustic wave equation B. Han, H. S. Fu and Z. Li Inverse source identification for Poisson equation L. Ling, Y. C. Hon and M. Yamamoto ----------------------------- From: "Dr. Srivastava" Subject: Contents: International Journal of Tomography & Statistics Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 International Journal of Tomography & Statistics June-July 2005 Vol. 3 Table of Contents Table Detection in Scanned Document Images Yi Xiao and Qing-Hua Qin MASS - Modified Assignment Algorithm in Facilities Layout Planning S. Bhattacharya, F. Smarandache, and M. Khoshnevisan Output Distributional Influence Function for Recursive Median Filters Sari Peltonen Fourier Trigonometric Compression in Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.K.S. Rathore, R.K. Gupta, R. Kalyan Raman, and Divya K.S. Rathore Statistical Modelling of Primary Ewing Tumours of the Bone Sreepurna Malakar, Florentin Smarandache, and Sukanto Bhattacharya http://www.geocities.com/isder_ceser/ijts1.html The authors should submit two complete hard copies of manuscript of their unpublished and original paper to the Tanuja Srivastava, Executive Editor, IJTS Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee-247667, INDIA, email: tanujfma@iitr.ernet.in ----------------------------- From: Lothar Reichel Subject: Contents, Electronic Trans. on Numerical Analysis Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 Electronic Transactions on Numerical Analysis 2004 Vol. 18 Table of Contents Special Volume on the Occasion of ETNA's 10th Anniversary. Transient behavior of powers and exponentials of large Toeplitz matrices A. Boettcher Discrete Sobolev and Poincare inequalities for piecewise polynomial functions S. C. Brenner Efficient preconditioning for sequences of parametric complex symmetric linear systems D. Bertaccini On Hermite interpolation in R_d B. Shekhtman A new Gersgorin-type eigenvalue inclusion set L. Cvetkovic, V. Kostic, and R. S. Varga Some theoretical results derived from polynomial numerical hulls of Jordan blocks A. Greenbaum Matrix exponentials and inversion of confluent Vandermonde matrices U. Luther and K. Rost Stability and sensivity of Darboux tranformation without parameter M. I. Bueno and F. M. Dopico On the shifted QR iteration applied to companion matrices D. A. Bini, F. Daddi, and L. Gemignani Tikhonov regularization with nonnegativity constraint D. Calvetti, B. Lewis, L. Reichel, and F. Sgallari Implicit for local effects and explicit for nonlocal effects is unconditionally stable M. Anitescu, F. Pahlevani, and W. J. Layton A new source of structured singular value decomposition problems A. Marco and J.-J. Martinez LDU decomposition with L and U well conditioned J. M. Pena ETNA is available at http://etna.mcs.kent.edu and at several mirror sites. ----------------------------- From: Hans Schneider Subject: Contents, Linear Algebra and its Applications Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 Linear Algebra and its Applications August 1 2005 Volume 405 Table of Contents Eigenstructure of order-one-quasiseparable matrices. Three-term and two-term recurrence relations Y. Eidelman, I. Gohberg and Vadim Olshevsky A limit result concerning the QR factorization of banded Toeplitz matrices Samir Karaa Ordering trees by their Laplacian spectral radii Aimei Yu, Mei Lu and Feng Tian Eigenvalues of Hadamard powers of large symmetric Pascal matrices Ashkan Ashrafi and Peter M. Gibson On semigroups of matrices with eigenvalue 1 in small dimensions Janez Bernik and Jan Okni=FF=FFski When are dynamic and static feedback equivalent? J.A. Hermida Alonso, M.M. L=F3pez-Cabeceira and M.T. Trobajo Tensor algebras and displacement structure. IV. Invariant kernels T. Banks, T. Constantinescu and Nermine El-Sissi On some perfect codes with respect to Lee metric Sapna Jain, Ki-Bong Nam and Ki-Suk Lee Feedback invariants of matrices with prescribed rows Marija Dodig Involutions in incidence algebras E. Spiegel A construction technique for generalized complex orthogonal designs and applications to wireless communications Jennifer Seberry, Sarah A. Spence and Tadeusz A. Wysocki Aluthge transforms and Schatten ideals Jorge Antezana, Pedro Massey and Demetrio Stojanoff Fundamental gaps of numerical semigroups generated by two elements J.C. Rosales Stability of polytopes of matrices via affine parameter-dependent Lyapunov functions: Asymptotically exact LMI conditions Ricardo C.L.F. Oliveira and Pedro L.D. Peres Weyl=FF=FFs theorem for analytically hyponormal operators Xiaohong Cao On factor width and symmetric H-matrices Erik G. Boman, Doron Chen, Ojas Parekh and Sivan Toledo The isometries of certain maximum norms Boris Lavri=FF=FF Numerical computation of minimal polynomial bases: A generalized resultant approach E.N. Antoniou, A.I.G. Vardulakis and S. Vologiannidis Steinberg unitary Leibniz algebras Dong Liu and Naihong Hu A geometric estimate on the norm of product of functionals M=E1t=E9 Matolcsi Adjacency preserving maps on the space of symmetric operators Runling An, Jinchuan Hou and Liankuo Zhao Special Issue devoted to papers presented at the Aveiro Workshop on Graph Spectra, 10-12 April 2006 LINEAR ALGEBRA AND ITS APPLICATIONS Special Issue in honor of Paul Fuhrmann Linear Algebra and its Applications is pleased to announce a special issue in honor of Professor Paul Fuhrmann on the occasion of his 70th birthday on 5 August 2007 in recognition of his many important and fundamental contributions to linear algebra and control theory. We solicit papers for the special issue within the entire scope of LAA or the research interests of Paul Fuhrmann. We welcome papers within system and control theory and operator theory; in particular in * algebraic systems theory * approximation, identification and interpolation * behavioral theory * coding theory with relations to systems theory * functional models * geometric control * hybrid and discrete event systems * matrix-valued and operator-valued functions * model reduction * multidimensional systems * numerical and computational aspects * operators, systems, and linear algebra * polynomial methods in systems theory * robust and optimal control * spectral factorizations * stability theory * system structure * uncertain systems * Wiener-Hopf factorizations The deadline for submission of papers is 31 March 2006. Papers for submission should be sent to any of the five special editors, preferably pdf files as attachments in email, and will be subject to normal refereeing procedures according to LAA standards: Athanasios C. Antoulas. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Rice University P.O. Box 1892 - MS 380 Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA aca@rice.edu Uwe Helmke Department of Mathmematics University of Wuerzburg Am Hubland 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany helmke@mathematik.uni-wuerzburg.de Joachim Rosenthal Mathematics Institute University of Zurich Winterthurerstr 190 CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland rosenthal@math.unizh.ch Victor Vinnikov Department of Mathematics Ben Gurion University of the Negev 84105 Beer-Sheva, Israel vinnikov@math.bgu.ac.il Eva Zerz Department of Mathematics University of Kaiserslautern Erwin-Schroedinger-Str. 48 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany zerz@mathematik.uni-kl.de The editor-in-chief responsible for this special issue is Hans Schneider. 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