IPNet Digest Volume 18, Number 08 October 02, 2011 Today's Editors: Patricia K. Lamm, Michigan State University Zhewei Dai, Alma College Today's Topics: New Book: Microstructured Materials: Inverse Problems Position in Mathematical Sciences: Khalifa University Table of Contents: Inverse Problems Table of Contents: Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control Submissions for IPNet Digest: Mail to ipnet-digest@math.msu.edu Information about IPNet: http://www.math.msu.edu/ipnet ----------------------------- Subject: New Book: Microstructured Materials: Inverse Problems From: Jaan Janno Date: 9/15/2011 New Book: Microstructured Materials: Inverse Problems Authors: J. Janno, J. Engelbrecht Complex, microstructured materials are widely used in industry and technology and include alloys, ceramics and composites. Focusing on non-destructive evaluation (NDE), this book explores in detail the mathematical modeling and inverse problems encountered when using ultrasound to investigate heterogeneous microstructured materials. The outstanding features of the text are firstly, a clear description of both linear and nonlinear mathematical models derived for modelling the propagation of ultrasonic deformation waves, and secondly, the provision of solutions to the corresponding inverse problems that determine the physical parameters of the models. The data are related to nonlinearities at both a macro- and micro- level, as well as to dispersion. The authors' goal has been to construct algorithms that allow us to determine the parameters within which we are required to characterize microstructure. To achieve this, the authors not only use conventional harmonic waves, but also propose a novel methodology based on using solitary waves in NDE. The book analyzes the uniqueness and stability of the solutions, in addition to providing numerical examples. Springer ISBN 978-3-642-21583-4 Publication Date: September 15, 2011 Number of Pages: 160 ----------------------------- Subject: Khalifa University - Posting of Math Faculty Advert From: Elizabeth Harvey Date: 9/15/2011 Faculty Positions Available Starting February 2012 Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences Khalifa University of Science, Technology, and Research (UAE) Position Description: The Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences at Khalifa University invites applications for faculty positions starting February 2012. Applicants for all ranks will be considered. Desirable attributes for candidates include an interdisciplinary research orientation in the mathematical sciences; successful teaching record; post-doctoral, industrial, or practical experience; collaborative possibilities with faculty members in the College of Engineering and related institutes and centers; and an interest in innovative applications. Candidates should have strong potential or demonstrated capability for effective research and teaching in mathematics. An earned Ph.D. in mathematics/statistics is required for the position. Review of applications will begin on October 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should indicate their research specialties and interests in their cover letter. Vita, three reference letters, teaching and research statements should be electronically filed at https://khalifauniversity.peopleadmin.com/postings/166. For further information regarding the University and its programs, please visit the web site http://www.kustar.ac.ae. Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research is a new multicultural, coeducational institution with significant support from the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The University is pursuing a grand vision to be recognized as a leading international research university that cultivates and sustains an academic culture founded on critical thinking, human values, interdisciplinary pursuits, technical excellence, and lifelong learning. The University insists on the highest standards of academic excellence, balancing the demands for rapid growth with an uncompromising commitment to quality. It is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by developing a challenging, rewarding, and enriching intellectual environment and by providing world-class facilities and resources. It is also committed to graduating a superlative cadre of scientists and engineers who will be leaders and innovators in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the region, and the world. To apply candidates should send their CV, research and teaching statements to: https://khalifauniversity.peopleadmin.com/postings/166 Submitted by: Elizabeth Harvey, Recruitment Supervisor, Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research (KUSTAR) P.O.Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE T: +971-(0)2-4018092 F: +971-(0)2-4472442 E: elizabeth.harvey@kustar.ac.ae ----------------------------- Subject: Inverse Problems, volume 27, issue 9, September 2011 From: Stephanie Kent Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 Inverse Problems Sep 2011 Volume 27, Issue 9 Table of Contents An alternating extragradient method for total variation-based image restoration from Poisson data S Bonettini and V Ruggiero Stable reconstruction of generalized impedance boundary conditions Laurent Bourgeois, Nicolas Chaulet and Houssem~Haddar Spectral analysis for the Sturm--Liouville operator on sun-type graphs Gerhard Freiling and Mikhail Ignatyev A Fourier slice theorem for magnetic particle imaging using a field-free line T Knopp, M Erbe, T F Sattel, S Biederer and T M Buzug A factorization scheme for determining conductivity contrasts in impedance tomography Susanne Schmitt and Andreas Kirsch An inverse problem for a wave equation with arbitrary initial values and a finite time of observations Rolci Cipolatti and Masahiro Yamamoto Stability of direct and inverse eigenvalue problems: the case of complex potentials Mikl\'os Horv\'ath and M\'arton Kiss Kalman filtering and smoothing for linear wave equations with model error Wonjung Lee, D McDougall and A M Stuart A boundary perturbation method for recovering interface shapes in layered media Alison Malcolm and David P Nicholls Determination of permittivity of an inhomogeneous dielectric body in a waveguide Yury Shestopalov and Yury Smirnov Individual articles are free for 30 days following their publication on the web. This issue is available at: http://iopscience.iop.org/0266-5611/27/7 Submitted by Stephanie Kent, Production Editor ----------------------------- Subject: Table of Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control From: Romas Baronas Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control 2011 Vol. 16, No. 3 Table of Contents On a boundary value problem to third order PDE with multiple characteristics Y.P. Apakov and S. Rutkauskas. Modeling the bacterial self-organization in a circular container along the contact line as detected by bioluminescence imaging R. Baronas and R. Simkus. Feedback linearization-based vaccination control strategies for true-mass action type SEIR epidemic models M. De la Sen, A. Ibeas and S. Alonso-Quesada. Asymptotic behavior of the Gerber--Shiu discounted penalty function in the Erlang(2) risk process with subexponential claims J. Kocetova and J. Siaulys. Exact solutions to the perturbed nonlinear Schrodinger's equation with Kerr law nonlinearity by using the first integral method H. Moosaei, M. Mirzazadeh and A. Yildirim. On the numerical solution of chaotic dynamical systems using extend precision floating point arithmetic and very high order numerical methods S.A. Sarra and C. Meador. Complex dynamics of a three species food-chain model with Holling type IV functional response R.K. Upadhyay and S.N. Raw. Submitted by Dr. Romas Baronas, Deputy-Editor-in-Chief ------- end ------- .