Today's Editor:
David S. Bindel
Cornell University
bindel@cornell.edu
Today's Topics:
Nomination for EAIP Young Scientist Award
Book : Optimal Quadratic Programming and QCQP Algorithms with Applications
New Book, Conditional Gradient Methods: From Core Principles to AI Applications
Conference on Kernel Methods honoring R. Schaback, Jan 2026
WS Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Jan 2026
4th IMA Conference on Mathematics of Finance and Insurance, June 2026
Workshop on Approx Comp in N(M)LA, Sept, 2026, Magdeburg (Germany)
Assistant Professor Position, Computational Math, Washington State University, USA
Faculty Position in Applied Math at the University of Kentucky, USA
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Scientific Computing, Florida State U, USA
Assistant Professor position, University of Birmingham, UK
J.H. Wilkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scientific Computing, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Postdoc positions at Mathematics Münster at University of Münster, Germany
Postdoc positions: numerical analysis/scientific computing, ERC project NEMESIS, France
Doctoral/PhD positions at Mathematics Münster at the University of Münster, Germany
PhD position in Numerical Analysis at Charles University, Czechia
Contents, AIMS Journal of Modern Dynamics, Vol. 21, Art. 12-13
Contents, AIMS Communications on Analysis and Computation, Vol. 7, Art. 1
See this issue of NA Digest on the web at:
https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/na-digest-html/25/v25n41.html
Submissions, FAQs, and archives:
https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/
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From: Otmar Scherzer otmar.scherzer@univie.ac.at
Date: October 07, 2025
Subject: Nomination for EAIP Young Scientist Award
The Young Scientist Award was established during the 4th International
Conference “Inverse Problems: Modeling and Simulation” in May 2008 and
has been since awarded to young scientists who have done outstanding
research in inverse problems and applications.
After the establishment of the Eurasian Association on Inverse
Problems (EAIP ) in 2015, the award was renamed the EAIP Young
Scientist Award.
The EAIP Young Scientist Award (s) is presented to two young
scientists under the age of 40 at the time of the IPMS conference,
with particular merits in inverse problem analysis and its
application. The candidates themselves or the institutions where the
candidates are employed may submit nominations for the
award. Nomination materials, cover letter and CV including a complete
list of publications, should be submitted by email to the Secretariat
of the Conference Inverse Problems: Modeling and Simulation
(ipmsconference@gmail.com) with a CC to Otmar Scherzer
(otmar.scherzer@univie.ac.at). The application for candidacy begins
six months before the date of each IPMS conference and lasts for four
months. The evaluation of candidates by the EAIP Young Scientist Award
Committee ends two months before the date of the conference.
The EAIP Young Scientist Award consists of an award plaque, a cash
prize of EUR 500, and a fee waiver for the next IPMS conference.
The Award is given during the Opening Ceremony of each International
Conference "Inverse Problems: Modeling and Simulation".
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From: Zdenek Dostal zdenek.dostal@vsb.cz
Date: October 03, 2025
Subject: Book : Optimal Quadratic Programming and QCQP Algorithms with Applications
The book presents cutting-edge algorithms for minimizing large-scale
quadratic functions subject to linear or separable quadratic
constraints (QCQP). While applying these algorithms to the class of
problems with the spectrum confined to a positive interval, the theory
guarantees the approximate solution with prescribed precision by a
uniformly bounded number of simple iterations, such as matrix-vector
multiplications or gradient projections.
Key concepts explored include new variants of the active set strategy,
spectral gradients, gradient projections, and augmented Lagrangian
methods. The book presents new variants of classical algorithms,
supported by a quantitative convergence theory, which avoids
unspecified constants. Through numerical experiments, the author
demonstrates the superior performance of the algorithms, particularly
in handling huge problems with sparse Hessian matrices.
The performance of the algorithms is shown on large-scale problems (up
to billions of variables) in mechanics, optimal control, and support
vector machines. The benchmarks demonstrate how to exploit specific
information about the problem in the choice and modification of
fundamental algorithms.
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From: Mitchell Graham mgraham@siam.org
Date: October 08, 2025
Subject: New Book, Conditional Gradient Methods: From Core Principles to AI Applications
Conditional Gradient Methods: From Core Principles to AI Applications
by Gábor Braun, Alejandro Carderera, Cyrille W. Combettes, Hamed
Hassani, Amin Karbasi, Aryan Mokhtari, Sebastian Pokutta
Conditional Gradient Methods: From Core Principles to AI Applications
offers a definitive and modern treatment of one of the most elegant
and versatile algorithmic families in optimization: the Frank–Wolfe
method and its many variants. Originally proposed in the 1950s, these
projection-free techniques have seen a powerful resurgence, now
playing a central role in machine learning, signal processing, and
large-scale data science.
This comprehensive monograph unites deep theoretical insights with
practical considerations, guiding readers through the foundations of
constrained optimization and into cutting-edge territory, including
stochastic, online, and distributed settings. With a clear narrative,
rigorous proofs, and illuminating illustrations, the book demystifies
adaptive variants, away-steps, and the nuances of dealing with
structured convex sets. Implementations of most of the algorithms in
the book are available on a supplementary website or in the
FrankWolfe.jl Julia package.
September 2025 / x + 195 pages / Softcover / 978-1-61197-855-1 / List
$ 74.00 / SIAM Member $51.80 / MO35
Bookstore link:
https://epubs.siam.org/doi/10.1137/1.9781611978568
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From: Amir Noorizadegan amir_noori@hkbu.edu.hk
Date: October 04, 2025
Subject: Conference on Kernel Methods honoring R. Schaback, Jan 2026
The Conference on Modern Kernel Methods and Applications will be
held 5–9 January 2026 at Hong Kong Baptist University, in celebration
of Professor Robert Schaback’s 80th birthday.
On behalf of the organizing committee, we warmly invite researchers
in kernel methods, approximation theory, numerical analysis, and
related fields to join us in honoring Professor Schaback’s lifelong
contributions to computational mathematics.
Financial support will be available for early-career researchers
(up to the rank of Associate Professor).
Further details, including program updates and registration
information, are available at:
https://www.math.hkbu.edu.hk/events/schaback80
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From: Giuseppe Visconti giuseppe.visconti@uniroma1.it
Date: October 06, 2025
Subject: WS Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Jan 2026
Following the previous editions - held in Bari [UMI2025], Milan
[UMI2024] and Turin [UMI2023] - we are glad to announce the
4th workshop of the UMI Group “Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
and Machine Learning”,
which will take place on January 21-23, 2026, at the Mathematics
Department of Sapienza University of Rome.
The invited speakers are
Paola Antonietti (Politecnico di Milano)
Annalisa Barla ( Università di Genova)
Vincenzo Bonifaci (Università Roma Tre)
Massimo Fornasier (Technische Universität München)
Domenico Marinucci (Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata)
Pierpaolo Vivo (King's College London)
The workshop focuses on the interplay between mathematics, artificial
intelligence, and machine learning. Its aim is to encourage
mathematical research in these areas, promote the dissemination of
results, and facilitate interaction with other disciplines.
In addition to invited talks, the program will feature contributed
presentations by young researchers. To register, please visit the
workshop website
(https://sites.google.com/uniroma1.it/umiworkshop2025/math4aiml-umi-workshop).
Participation is free, but registration is required.
The event will conclude the thematic period on Data Science within the
Eccellenza Scientific Program of the Mathematics Department at
Sapienza University of Rome. Further information about the program can
be found on this page:
https://sites.google.com/uniroma1.it/excellence-department/home
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From: Pam Bye conferences@ima.org.uk
Date: October 10, 2025
Subject: 4th IMA Conference on Mathematics of Finance and Insurance, June 2026
4th IMA Conference on Mathematics of Finance and Insurance
Thursday 18 – Friday 19 June, 2026
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson St, Liverpool, L3 5QB, UK
https://ima.org.uk/26905/4th-ima-conference-on-mathematics-of-finance-and-
insurance/
The IMA Conference on the Mathematics of Finance and Insurance brings
together academics and practitioners to explore the latest advances in
mathematical approaches to finance and insurance. The event fosters
dialogue between the closely connected fields of mathematical finance
and actuarial science, creating opportunities for the exchange of
ideas and the development of innovative solutions.
We welcome contributions from researchers and professionals showcasing
new work in applied mathematics, probability, and statistics,
particularly those addressing the key challenges facing today’s
financial and insurance industries.
Building on previous conferences in Edinburgh, Manchester, and
Liverpool, we are delighted to return to Liverpool. This year’s
conference will open the floor to broad spectrum of topics across
mathematical finance and actuarial science.
On this basis we invited have academics and practitioners to submit
papers to the Conference in the following fields: Mathematics of
Finance Algorithmic trading, Blockchain and decentralized finance,
Computational finance, Credit risk, Mean field games, Model risk and
uncertainty, Optimal stopping, Option pricing and hedging, Systemic
risk, Volatility modelling, and more.
Mathematics of Insurance:
Annuities, Climate risk, Extreme events, Hedging strategies, Pension
plan design and valuation, Population mortality modelling, Risk
measures, Scenario analysis, Stress testing, and more.
Call for Papers and Posters
Please submit your 300-word abstract via https://my.ima.org.uk/ by
30th January 2026. Abstracts should be submitted as a Word
document. If you are an IMA Member or you have previously registered
for an IMA conference, then you are already on our database. Please
“request a new password” using the email address previously used, to
log in.
Invited Speakers
To be announced.
Conference Fees
Full Conference Pass (2 days) WITH Evening Meal/Activities
Includes entry to the conference for both days as well as refreshments and
lunches. Also includes evening meal and activities at Pins Social:
https://www.pinssocialclub.co.uk/
on Thursday 18th June.
IMA Member – £345.00
Non-Member – £385.00
IMA Student member – £170.00
Student Non-Member – £200.00
One Day Conference Pass
Includes entry to the conference for one day as well as refreshments and
lunches. Does not include the evening meal or activities.
IMA Member – £180.00
Non-member – £220.00
IMA Student member – £100.00
Student non-member – £130.00
Please note: If you book a one-day conference pass and would like to also
attend the evening meal/activities, please purchase this separately.
Evening Meal and Activities at Pins Social - https://www.pinssocialclub.co.uk/
on Thursday 18th June.
£42.00 - Please only purchase if you have a One Day Conference Pass.
Please register for the conference via:
https://my.ima.org.uk/
Accommodation
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson St, Liverpool L3 5QB
To book accommodation, call 0151 709 7050, press option 1, and speak
directly with a member of the sales office team. Delegates to pay on
arrival at the hotel.
Code for accommodation: 0626INST
Organising Committee
Corina Constantinescu, University of Liverpool
Paul Johnson, University of Manchester
For further information, please contact the Conferences Department:
conferences@ima.org.uk
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Ground Floor Suite, 19-20
Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
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From: Eda Oktay oktay@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de
Date: October 06, 2025
Subject: Workshop on Approx Comp in N(M)LA, Sept, 2026, Magdeburg (Germany)
SAVE THE DATE:
Workshop on Approximate Computing in Numerical (Multi-)Linear Algebra
will be held from 31 August to 2 September 2026 in Magdeburg, Germany.
The goal of this workshop is to bring experts on analysis, application
and implementation of inexact numerical linear and multi-linear
algebra algorithms. The topics include:
- low-rank approximations
- reduced or mixed precision computations
- randomization
- communication avoiding algorithms
in tensor or matrix algebra.
Further information will be available soon:
https://indico3.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de/event/59/
We hope to see you in Magdeburg!
On behalf of the organizing committee
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From: Michael Tsatsomeros tsat@wsu.edu
Date: October 03, 2025
Subject: Assistant Professor Position, Computational Math, Washington State University, USA
Washington State University, Pullman, seeks a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Computational Mathematics beginning August
2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate/graduate
courses, developing independent and collaborative research in
numerical analysis and scientific computing, securing external
funding, publishing, and mentoring students. Screening begins on
December 1, 2025. The full description is on wsu.edu/jobs
(R-14031). Inquiries should be directed to Judi McDonald at
JMcDonald1@WSU.edu. WSU is an EEO/AA educator/employer committed to
diversity, inclusion, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The following URL will take you to the WSU jobs board to apply.
https://lnkd.in/eEGUbAeN
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From: Qiang Ye qye3@uky.edu
Date: October 09, 2025
Subject: Faculty Position in Applied Math at the University of Kentucky, USA
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Applied Mathematics. We look for candidates with research interests in Applied Mathematics broadly defined to include Machine Learning/AI and Partial Differential Equations. Candidates with research interests that are compatible with those of relevant research groups or with a strong funding potential are especially encouraged to apply. Please see
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27299
for more details.
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From: Bryan Quaife bquaife@fsu.edu
Date: October 09, 2025
Subject: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Scientific Computing, Florida State U, USA
The Department of Scientific Computing at Florida State University
invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor
position beginning August 2026. Visit https://sc.fsu.edu, for more
information.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an interdisciplinary
research group with a focus on Bayesian inference or inverse problems
with potential applications in natural sciences and/or engineering,
secure external funding, participate and organize scientific
initiatives and consortiums, and develop and teach new courses in
scientific computing and relevant application areas.
Applications should be submitted at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs/
(job ID 61304) and must include a cover letter, CV, and statements of
teaching, research and service. Four letters of recommendation should
also be requested through the application system.
Screening of applications will begin November 14, 2025 and continue
until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Search
Committee at recruit@sc.fsu.edu.
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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From: Alex Bespalov a.bespalov@bham.ac.uk
Date: October 09, 2025
Subject: Assistant Professor position, University of Birmingham, UK
The School of Mathematics at the University of Birmingham invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied
Mathematics. Research areas of particular interest for this post
include Numerical Analysis and Optimisation.
Please see the following webpage for full details of the post,
including the job description and contact details for informal enquiries:
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOV528/
Deadline for applications: 3rd November 2025.
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From: Zichao Wendy Di wendydi@anl.gov
Date: October 10, 2025
Subject: J.H. Wilkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scientific Computing, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
The Mathematics and Computer Science Division of Argonne National
Laboratory invites outstanding candidates to apply for the 2026
J.H. Wilkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scientific Computing. The
Wilkinson Fellowship fosters cutting-edge, high-impact research in
applied mathematics and scientific computing, and has a distinguished
history of launching long-term research careers at the highest
level. The fellowship supports exceptional early-career scientists
engaged in trailblazing research in scientific computing and grows the
next generation of leaders in applied mathematics. Past fellows have
gone on to influential positions across academia, national
laboratories, and industry. For additional details, including a list
of past recipients, see https://www.anl.gov/mcs/wilkinson.
Areas of interest span the applied mathematics, scientific computing
and computational sciences and include algorithmic differentiation,
computational fluid dynamics, data assimilation, data science,
discretization, linear algebra, machine learning, meshing, modeling
and simulation, solvers, multifidelity/ multilevel/ multiphysics/
multiscale algorithms, quantum computing, operations research,
optimization, statistics, stochastic systems, and uncertainty
quantification. Additional areas of interest in applied mathematics,
numerical software, and statistics can be found at
https://www.anl.gov/mcs/lans.
The appointment is for one year and may be renewed for a second year.
Fellows receive a highly competitive salary and a generous
professional allowance to support travel, collaborations, and career
development.
For full consideration, applications and letters should be submitted
on or before November 10, 2025. For more details and to apply, see
https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Careers/job/Lemont-IL-USA/The-J-H-Wilkinson-Postdoctoral-Fellowship_421177.
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From: Kristina Wensing mm.applications@uni-muenster.de
Date: October 06, 2025
Subject: Postdoc positions at Mathematics Münster at University of Münster, Germany
Be part of Mathematics Münster!
Looking for a research position in a dynamic and supportive
environment? Join our team and thrive in the vibrant research
community at the University of Münster in Germany.
We offer *Individual Postdoctoral Positions (100% FTE, salary level
E13 TV-L, 3 years)* and *Postdoctoral Positions as members of a Young
Research Group (100% FTE, salary level E13 TV-L, 4 years)* in all
mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at
Mathematics Münster.
Benefit from the amenities of the Cluster of Excellence including
funding for conference travel, attendance of summer schools, hosting
guest researchers, and organising academic events.
Application deadline: 31 October 2025.
Find more information on positions, requirements and the application at:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/MathematicsMuenster/careers/join/apply.shtml
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From: Jerome Droniou jerome.droniou@cnrs.fr
Date: October 09, 2025
Subject: Postdoc positions: numerical analysis/scientific computing, ERC project NEMESIS, France
The ERC Synergy NEMESIS project is opening several post-doctoral positions
at the IMAG (University of Montpellier, France).
NEMESIS revolves around theoretical and practical aspects of
compatible polytopal methods. The initial duration of each position
will be one year, renewable up to two times.
Candidates are expected to have a strong background in Numerical
Analysis and/or Scientific Computing, and a knowledge of common
partial differential equations models arising in various branches of
physics. An in-depth knowledge of compatible finite element methods
and/or polytopal methods will be a distinctive advantage. Programming
experience (C++ preferred) will also be a valuable addition.
The successful applicants will be hosted at IMAG, a joint research
unit of University of Montpellier and CNRS, and one of the hubs of
mathematical research in the South of France with over 180
researchers.
The links to apply are (deadline: 8/11/25):
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/379330
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5149-NATCOL-029/Default.aspx
These two links correspond to two different positions, and
applications should be submitted to both of them.
Contacts:
Prof. Daniele Di Pietro (daniele.di-pietro@umontpellier.fr),
Prof. Jérôme Droniou (jerome.droniou@cnrs.fr)
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From: Kristina Wensing mm.applications@uni-muenster.de
Date: October 06, 2025
Subject: Doctoral/PhD positions at Mathematics Münster at the University of Münster, Germany
Be part of Mathematics Münster!
Looking for a research position in a dynamic and supportive
environment? Join our team and thrive in the vibrant research
community at the University of Münster in Germany.
We offer fully-funded doctoral positions (75% FTE, salary level TV-L
E13, 3 years) in all mathematical fields related to the work being
undertaken at Mathematics Münster.
Kickstart your scientific journey at the Mathematics Münster Graduate
School and dive into your own research project, supported and inspired
by our active community.
Benefit from the amenities of the Cluster of Excellence and the
Mathematics Münster Graduate School, including funding for conference
travel, summer schools, research stays abroad, and opportunities to
co-organise academic events and participate in numerous networking
opportunities.
Application deadline: 31 October 2025.
Find more information on positions, requirements and the online
application form at:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/MathematicsMuenster/careers/join/apply.shtml
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From: Alexei Gazca gazca@karlin.mff.cuni.cz
Date: October 06, 2025
Subject: PhD position in Numerical Analysis at Charles University, Czechia
A fully funded PhD studentship is available within the framework of
the PRIMUS Project "Numerical analysis for non-smooth partial
differential equations" at Charles University in Prague.
The aim of the project is to estimate errors of finite element
discretisations in situations where non-smoothness is a challenge,
both a priori (e.g. without assuming more regularity of the exact
solution than needed) and a posteriori (e.g. for models containing
non-differentiable terms).
Requirements:
* A good background in the analysis of PDE and numerical analysis,
including the finite element method.
* Programming skills are very desirable.
Candidates follow the application process for doctoral studies at the
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics outlined here:
https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/admissions/admission-procedure-in-phd-programmes/2025-2026-ii.
Before submitting an application, or for informal queries, please
contact me via email at gazca@karlin.mff.cuni.cz:
Application deadline: November 30th.
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From: Charley Denton cdenton@aimsciences.org
Date: October 03, 2025
Subject: Contents, AIMS Journal of Modern Dynamics, Vol. 21, Art. 12-13
Journal of Modern Dynamics
Volume: 21, Art. 12-13
2025
https://www.aimsciences.org/jmd/article/2025/21/0
Effective density of values of indefinite ternary inhomogeneous quadratic forms
Dubi Kelmer
Instability for rank one factors of product actions
Kurt Vinhage
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From: Charley Denton cdenton@aimsciences.org
Date: October 03, 2025
Subject: Contents, AIMS Communications on Analysis and Computation, Vol. 7, Art. 1
Communications on Analysis and Computation
Volume: 7, Article: 1
March 2026
https://www.aimsciences.org/CAC/article/2026/7/0
Support identification for parameter variations in a PDE system via regularized
methods
Houcine Meftahi and Chayma Nssibi
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