Workshop on the Intersections of Computation and Optimisations

Workshop on the Intersections of Computation and Optimisations

https://www.mocao.org/WICO

MoCaO (Mathematics of Computation and Optimisation) is planning a new workshop for late 2021 which is sponsored by the ANU, UNSW and AMSI.

This workshop intends to bring together researchers from the areas of computation, optimisation, computing sciences and engineering interested in the cross- fertilization of ideas around the following theme:

 Optimisation often faces unique issues when there is a need to efficiently compute. On the other hand, computational techniques at times utilise optimisation within their algorithms. Both areas fundamentally need to understand approximation in all its facets which is also fundamental to computation as are the associated notions of convergence. Indeed, recent research has blurred the boundaries between optimisation (continuous and discrete), computation and areas of computing science. The area of machine learning has crept into relevance everywhere. Recently research has turned to its use in computational techniques including the enhancement of optimisation algorithms and the cycle of cross fertilisation of ideas has continued to date.

Workshop Format

We intend to run the workshop in a blended format, involving a face to face component which will be held at the ANU mathematics school in conjunction with a simultaneous\parallel online format to which both group of participants will engage. Some keynotes will present in person (streamed online from ANU) and other will engage totally online in a remote format. We encourage local and international participants to take part in the online workshop. In addition to their keynote presentations, keynotes who will be invited to give a lectorial-discussion session that will promote research questions and engage emerging researchers in these areas.

Keynotes Speakers:

Prof Gerlind Plonka-Hoch (University of Goettingen, Germany)

Prof. Frances Kuo (UNSW)

Prof Stefan Wild (Argonne, USA)

Prof Stephen Wright (Wisconsin, USA) 

Prof. Ian Turner (QUT)

Prof. Claudia Sagastizabal (IMECC-Unicamp and CEMEAI, Brazil)

Prof Martin Berggren (Umeå University, Sweden)

Important dates:

Registration Opens: 07/06/2021

Workshop Dates: 22/11/2021 to 25/11/2021

Local Organising Committee

Prof. Andrew Eberhard (RMIT) andy.eberhard@rmit.edu.au

Prof. Stephen Roberts (ANU) stephen.roberts@anu.edu.au

Prof. Markus Hegland (ANU) markus.hegland@anu.edu.au

Dr. Matthew Tam (UniMelb) matthew.tam@unimelb.edu.au

Dr. Nadia Sukhorukova (Swinburne) nsukhorukova@swin.edu.au

Future Announcements and Grants:

We intend to follow up with regular announcements regarding workshop accommodation, details on format and software and funding opportunities for ECR, PHD and female participants. We also wish to draw female participants attention to the possibility of applying for the WIMSIG Cheryl E. Praeger Travel Award (support for attending conferences/visiting collaborators) and/or the WIMSIG Anne Penfold Street Awards (support for careering responsible while attending conferences/visiting collaborators).

International Conference “DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS: STABILITY, CONTROL, OPTIMIZATION” (DSSCO’21) in memory of Professor R.F. Gabasov (October 5-10, 2021, Minsk)

December 17, 2020 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of Rafail Fedorovich Gabasov, Professor, Doctor of Sciences, Honored scientist of the Republic of Belarus, world-renowned researcher in the field of optimization and optimal control (1935-2020).
R.F. Gabasov was one of the founders of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics (now the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science) of the Belarusian State University and the Chair of Optimal Control Methods Department for many years (1967-2000). In 2000-2018 he was a professor of that department.
In memory of Rafail Fedorovich Gabasov Belarusian State University and the Institute of Mathematics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus are organizing the International Conference “Dynamical Systems: Stability, Control, Optimization” (DSSCO’21).
The conference will be held on October 5-10, 2021 in Minsk, Belarus, at the Belarusian State University.

For more information, please refer to

Web-page: http://conf.bsu.by/dssco_eng
Email: mou.fpmi@gmail.com
Secretary:
Vital Alsevich, tel.: +375(17)209-50-74, email: alsevichvv@mail.ru

Dynamic Control and Optimization conference, 3-5 February 2021, Aveiro, Portugal

The Dynamic Control and Optimization International Conference 2021 (DCO 2021) will take place at University of Aveiro, Campus of Santiago, from 3 to 5 February, 2021 (Wednesday-Friday). The conference is dedicated to the 65th birthday of Andrey V. Sarychev, Professor in University of Aveiro until 2002.

For more information please visit the conference site https://sites.google.com/view/dco2021/.

The conference is organized by the Department of Mathematics of the University of Aveiro, the Center for Research & Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA, University of Aveiro) and the Center for Applied Mathematics and Economics (CEMAPRE, University of Lisbon).

Aims and Scope

  • nonlinear dynamical control systems,
  • control of evolution PDE,
  • optimal control,
  • sub-Riemannian geometry,
  • ordinary differential equations,
  • calculus of variations,
  • differential equations,
  • propagation of acoustic waves in elastic media.

The conference will consist of invited plenary talks (40 minutes + 5 minutes of q&a) and contributed paper presentations (20 minutes + 5 minutes of q&a).

Selected full papers of this conference will be published in an international journal.

Due to the COVID-19 situation and the possible lockdown, the conference is planned to be held in two simultaneous ways:

  • attended at the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal;
  • virtually using Zoom

To ensure that all conference attendees have access to all sessions, it is planned to transmit the sessions online or provide access to their recordings.

Regardless of how we handle the conference, we want to assure everyone that there will be a forum for contributors to share their work and participants to learn and network.

(submitted by Vera Roshchina on behalf of conference organisers)

AMSI Summer School 2019

The AMSI Summer School 2019 program enables students to take up to 2 intensive honours-level subjects during the four-week residential school; however, it is highly recommended that students only nominate one course for credit/assessment. AMSI and The University of New South Wales are pleased to offer the following eight subjects.

Course Lecturer/s
An introduction on non-commutative functional analysis: Quantised Calculus Professor Fedor Sukochev, The University of New South Wales
Dr Galina Levitina, The University of New South Wales
Analytic Number Theory Dr Michael Coons, The University of Newcastle
Dynamical System: Models of Chaotic Dynamics Dr Andy Hammerlindl, Monash University
Optimisation Associate Professor Regina Burachik, The University of South Australia
Mathematics of Planet Earth Dr Shane Keating, The University of New South Wales
Associate Professor Lisa Alexander, The University of New South Wales
Models in Mathematical Biology Associate Professor Peter Kim, The University of Sydney
Mathematical Methods for Machine Learning Dr Zdravko Botev, The University of New South Wales
Stochastic Modelling Dr Giang Nguyen, The University of Adelaide
For more information, please visit https://ss.amsi.org.au/courses-lecturers/

AVOCADO: August 25-26

AVOCADO
Analysis of Variations, Optimal Control, and Applications to Design and Operations
in Newcastle, sponsored by CARMA
August 25-26
Registration deadline August 10th
All are welcome to attend.
Register at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/avocado-tickets-48635108920
AVOCADO will bring together a diverse group of mathematicians working on problems
involving convex and nonconvex optimization, optimal control, operations research, fixed
point problems, dynamical systems, transversality, and everything in between!
Email abstracts to: scott.lindstrom@uon.edu.au

Computational Techniques and Applications Conference (CTAC) 2018 is now open for registration

The  Computational Techniques and Applications Conference (CTAC) 2018 
will be held at Newcastle City Hall from  the 27th to 30th of  November 2018. 
It is now open for the registration and abstract submission. 
https://carma.newcastle.edu.au/meetings/ctac2018/register.shtml

Important dates:
  • Early bird registration opening date: 8 May 2018
  • Early bird registration closing date: 27 October 2018
  • Registration closing date: 18 November 2018
  • Deadline for abstract submission: 4 November 2018
  • Conference welcome reception: Tuesday, 27 November (evening)
  • Conference: Wednesday, 28 November — Friday, 30 November
 
See the conference website for more information (invited speakers, etc.): https://carma.newcastle.edu.au/meetings/ctac2018/

 

One day workshop on “Fixed points and Applications” (May, 21)

RMITOpt is taking the opportunity provided by the visit of Professor Hong-Kun, to hold a one day  workshop on “Fixed points and Applications”. Prof. Hong Kun Xu is a distinguished professor  at Hangzhou Dianzi University in Hangzhou, China.

Where: RMIT AGR room – building 8 level 9 room 66 RMIT

Date: Monday 21st of May

Confirmed speakers:
Hong Kun Xu – Hangzhou Dianzi University
Markus Hegland – ANU
Scott Lindstrom – University of Newcastle
Hoa Bui – Federation University
Alex Kruger – Federation University
Janosch Rieger – Monash University
Nadezda Sukhorukova – Swinburne University
Vera Roshchina – RMIT
Andrew Eberhard – RMIT

 

CIAO Showcase 2018

Each year the Centre for Informatics and Applied Optimisation (CIAO) holds a showcase and presentations of its research activities for the previous year.  An invitation is extended to the 2018 CIAO Showcase to be held on Thursday 12 April 2018 with presentations to be held in T102 Lecture Theatre from 9.30am and displays in the Airport Lounge in T Building throughout the day.

Professor Leigh Sullivan, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation will launch the 2018 CIAO Showcase at 11.00am in the Airport Lounge and all staff and students are welcome to join us for morning tea following the launch and to view the display.

Any queries please contact Helen Wade, h.wade@federation.edu.au

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