Today's Editor:
David S. Bindel
Cornell University
bindel@cornell.edu
Today's Topics:
QMCPy 2.4 Released
The 1997 book on Parallel Optimization is now free to download
Mathematics for Planet Earth (M4E), Politecnico di Milano, 9-11 November 2026
Mid-Atlantic NA Day, Nov 13, Registration open
Open Positions at the Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, UK
Assistant Professor Position in Data Science at University of New Mexico, USA
Faculty Position in Computational Mathematics, Texas Tech University, USA
Faculty Positions in Applied Mathematics at the University of Melbourne, Australia
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo, USA
PhD Position in Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning, TU Darmstadt, Germany
Postdoc positions, CCM, Flatiron Institute, USA
Postdoc position, Oden Institute O'Donnell Postdoctoral Fellowship, USA
Postdoctoral Position in Free Boundary Problems From Biology, University of Sussex, UK
Two AFRL research leadership positions (Sep 25 deadline), Florida, USA
Subject: Contents, Journal of Applied and Numerical Analysis Vol 4 (2026)
CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue of IJNAO on Machine Learning
Deadline Extension Oct. 31, SISC Special Section on Iterative & Multigrid Methods
See this issue of NA Digest on the web at:
https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/na-digest-html/26/v26n39.html
Submissions, FAQs, and archives:
https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/
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From: Fred J. Hickernell hickernell@illinoistech.edu
Date: September 21, 2026
Subject: QMCPy 2.4 Released
QMCPy 2.4, an open-source Python framework for quasi-Monte Carlo
sampling and adaptive integration, is now available.
Highlights include new Latin hypercube, Korobov lattice, and
Hammersley samplers; Brownian bridge construction; Message Passing
Monte Carlo (MPMC); copula-based measures and ProductMeasure;
distribution statistics; and improvements to documentation, testing,
and portability.
Install or upgrade:
python -m pip install --upgrade qmcpy
Release notes:
https://github.com/QMCSoftware/qmcpy/releases/tag/v2.4
Documentation:
https://qmcsoftware.org/qmcpy/
The QMCPy team welcomes feedback, examples, and contributions.
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From: Yair Censor and Stavros Zenios yair@math.haifa.ac.il, stavros.zenios@gmail.com
Date: September 24, 2026
Subject: The 1997 book on Parallel Optimization is now free to download
Y. Censor and S.A. Zenios, Parallel Optimization: Theory, Algorithms,
and Applications, Oxford University Press, New York, NY, USA, 1997.
This 30 years old book is now available on arXiv
(https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.24505) for free download by the generosity
of Oxford University Press that granted permission to allow future
generations of young scientists access. A printed copy can be
purchased from the publisher. The authors received for this book "The
1999 ICS (INFORMS Computing Society) Prize for Research Excellence In
The Interface Between Operations Research and Computer Science". For a
book review by Janos D. Pinter go to: Journal of Global Optimization,
16: 107-108, 2000.
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From: Simona Perotto simona.perotto@polimi.it
Date: September 18, 2026
Subject: Mathematics for Planet Earth (M4E), Politecnico di Milano, 9-11 November 2026
We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Mathematics for
Planet Earth (M4E) workshop, which will take place at Politecnico di
Milano from 9 to 11 November 2026, within the activities of the
Department of Mathematics’ Project of Excellence.
The workshop will focus on the role of Mathematics in understanding
and addressing challenges related to planet Earth, including climate
change, natural hazards, computational geosciences, smart and space
agriculture, sustainable energy systems, green finance, resource
management, and urban sustainability (further information is available
on the event webpage https://www.mate.polimi.it/events/M4E26/).
Registration will close on 15 October 2026.
Poster contributions are still open. Titles and short abstracts can be
submitted through the event webpage by the same deadline, 15 October
2026.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
We hope to welcome many of you in Milano!
The M4E Organizing Committee
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From: Daniel B Szyld szyld@temple.edu
Date: September 25, 2026
Subject: Mid-Atlantic NA Day, Nov 13, Registration open
The Mid-Atlantic Numerical Analysis Day 2026 will take place at Temple
University, Philadelphia, on Friday 13 November 2026.
The purpose of this one-day meeting is to provide a forum for Graduate
Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, i.e., researchers and practitioners
at the very beginning of their careers, from the Mid-Atlantic region,
to exchange ideas in numerical analysis, scientific computing,
computational mathematics, and related application areas. More
established scientists are encouraged to attend as well. Talks start
at 10 AM to facilitate same-day travel.
Keynote speaker: Cameron Musco, U. of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Title: Operator Learning Through the Lens of Linear Algebra
Please encourage your students and postdocs to attend (or yourself you
are a postdoc). You are always welcomed to attend and encourage the
younger colleagues in person.
Abstract submission deadline is 19 October 2026, and registration is
now open. There will be no registration fee, but we ask participants
to please register (so as to insure sufficient food for everyone).
Submissions, registration, abstract of keynote address, and more are
or will be at:
https://cst.temple.edu/department-mathematics/events/mid-atlantic-numerical-analysis-day
Questions? write to us at naday@temple.edu
Benjamin Seibold and Daniel Szyld
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From: Malena Sabaté Landman Malena.Sabate-Landman@warwick.ac.uk
Date: September 18, 2026
Subject: Open Positions at the Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, UK
The Mathematics Institute at Warwick recently announced 4 positions:
- Assistant/Associate Professor (x2): We are looking for excellent
candidates from applied and pure mathematics, who bring new
knowledge to the department. Assistant Professor appointments
include a five-year tenure track period leading to promotion to
Associate.
- Warwick Zeeman Lecturer (x2): These three-year fixed-term
appointments offer the possibility to conduct independent research,
while gaining experience in teaching and administrative duties.
These positions are also open to all fields of applied and pure
mathematics.
Applications for both positions close Sunday 18 October 2026, 23:55
(UK time).
Further details and online application can be found
Assistant/Associate Professor:
https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4699-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-x2-112030-0826/en-GB
Warwick Zeeman Lecturer:
https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4700-Warwick-Zeeman-Lecturer-x2-102592-0826/en-GB
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From: Amy Hathaway ahathawa@unm.edu
Date: September 18, 2026
Subject: Assistant Professor Position in Data Science at University of New Mexico, USA
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New
Mexico anticipates appointment of a full-time, tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Data Science beginning Fall 2027. A PhD in Statistics,
Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required
by the appointment start date. For best consideration, please submit
all application materials by October 19, 2026.
The minimum requirements are the following:
· A PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely
related field by the appointment start date, August 2027.
· Research experience in one or more areas central to modern Data
Science, such as statistical learning, causal inference,
experimental design, probability, stochastic PDEs, algebraic
statistics, normalizing flows, scientific machine learning,
optimization, inverse problems, or data assimilation.
· Teaching experience at the university level.
Please visit this link to apply:
https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/37719?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1915
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From: Vu Thai Luan vu.luan@ttu.edu
Date: September 19, 2026
Subject: Faculty Position in Computational Mathematics, Texas Tech University, USA
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Texas Tech University
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position
in Computational Mathematics, beginning Fall 2027.
Areas of interest include numerical analysis, numerical methods for
PDEs, scientific computing, computational fluid dynamics,
PDE-constrained optimization, scientific machine learning, operator
learning, AI/ML for PDEs, and related areas.
Application deadline: November 1, 2026.
Full position description and application information:
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28860
The department is also hiring tenure-track Assistant Professors in
Complex Analysis, Mathematical Finance, and Statistics. Information
about all four positions is available at:
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/math/about/open_positions.php
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From: James Osborne jmosborne@unimelb.edu.au
Date: September 23, 2026
Subject: Faculty Positions in Applied Mathematics at the University of Melbourne, Australia
The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of
Melbourne is advertising up to three continuing positions in applied
mathematics at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level, with deadline 5th
October 2026.
We encourage applications from those who will enhance the scope of
applied mathematics in the school, particularly those who work on
methods and/or applications that broaden or deepen the school's
strengths. We are specifically seeking to build capacity in the
development and use of foundational applied mathematics techniques
(including numerical analysis) and data driven applied
mathematics. Moreover, at least one of the roles will be best suited
for an applicant who can work at the interface of applied and pure
mathematics.
For more information, see https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28767
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From: Sedar Ngoma ngoma@geneseo.edu
Date: September 24, 2026
Subject: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo, USA
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics (Mathematics
of Computer Science)
The Department of Mathematics at SUNY Geneseo invites applications for
a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, with
emphasis on the Mathematics of Computer Science, beginning August
2027. We seek candidates working at the intersection of mathematics
and computer science, with a strong mathematical perspective on
computation. Relevant areas may include algorithms, applied
mathematics, artificial intelligence, computability, computational
complexity, computational mathematics, computer systems, discrete
mathematics, machine learning, mathematical modeling, numerical
methods, operations research, programming, software engineering,
symbolic computation, or closely related fields. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. by August 2027 in computational mathematics, applied
mathematics, computer science, or a related field, such as
mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, or
scientific computing, with relevant preparation or experience in
computer science or computation.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching
across the Mathematics and Mathematics of Computer Science curricula,
maintain an active program of scholarship, and play a central role in
helping the department develop its existing Mathematics of Computer
Science minor toward a full undergraduate major. There will also be
opportunities to develop new courses in the candidate's areas of
expertise and to involve undergraduate students in research and other
scholarly activities.
SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college with a strong commitment
to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship.
Application review begins October 2, 2026, and the position is open
until filled.
For the complete position description and application instructions,
please visit:
https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5618
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From: Mariia Seleznova mariia.seleznova@tu-darmstadt.de
Date: September 25, 2026
Subject: PhD Position in Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning, TU Darmstadt, Germany
We are looking for a PhD student to join our Signal Theory and
Statistical Learning group at TU Darmstadt, Germany.
The position is in the mathematical foundations of deep learning, with
a focus on probability theory and random matrix theory. The successful
candidate will become part of the Emmy Noether project “RMT4DL: Random
Matrix Theory for Deep Learning,” which aims to develop new
theoretical approaches for understanding stability, generalization,
and feature learning in large-scale neural networks.
Location: TU Darmstadt, Germany
Application deadline: 22 October 2026
Further details and application instructions are available at:
https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/tu-darmstadt/job/57393
Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be
interested!
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Mariia
Seleznova (mariia.seleznova@tu-darmstadt.de).
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From: Alex Barnett abarnett@flatironinstitute.org
Date: September 19, 2026
Subject: Postdoc positions, CCM, Flatiron Institute, USA
We are accepting applications for Flatiron Research Fellowships (FRF),
3-year postdoctoral positions at the Center for Computational
Mathematics (CCM) in the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons
Foundation, located in New York City.
Deadline: November 15, 2026.
Full description and application: https://apply.interfolio.com/193799
The research areas of interest align with those of the staff at CCM,
which include:
* numerical analysis, especially the areas of partial differential
equations, integral equations, fast algorithms, spectral and
high-order methods
* machine learning, especially the areas of optimization, learning
theory, probabilistic modeling, deep learning, high-dimensional data
analysis, and scientific applications
* statistical methodology, modeling, and inference
* computational biophysics and imaging, including cryo-electron
microscopy, molecular dynamics, and structural biology
* high performance computing and open source software libraries.
For more information about CCM research areas and scientific staff,
please see
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-mathematics/
Feel free to contact a colleague at CCM in your research area if you
have questions.
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From: Kelly Tagle kelly.tagle@oden.utexas.edu
Date: September 21, 2026
Subject: Postdoc position, Oden Institute O'Donnell Postdoctoral Fellowship, USA
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Postdoctoral researchers are vital to the Oden Institute's
world-renowned work in interdisciplinary education and research. Each
year the Institute seeks outstanding researchers trained at the
interfaces of computer science, mathematics, statistics,
high-performance computing, and applications across science,
engineering, and medicine for the prestigious Peter O’Donnell, Jr.,
Postdoctoral Fellowship.
O’Donnell Fellows perform interdisciplinary research with exceptional
faculty in areas such as computational mechanics and computational
oncology, among many others. They also have the opportunity to
participate in external collaborations and access world-class
computational tools at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, including
the fastest supercomputer on a university campus.
Depending on the particular circumstances (research area, research
advisor, and Oden Institute center/group of affiliation), there may be
opportunities for Peter O'Donnell, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellows to
participate in exchange programs and strategic partnerships with other
institutions, including:
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- The Alan Turing Institute
- Select European universities
Application information and form are here:
https://www.oden.utexas.edu/programs-and-awards/odonnell-jr-postdoc-fellowship/
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From: Philip Herbert p.herbert@sussex.ac.uk
Date: September 24, 2026
Subject: Postdoctoral Position in Free Boundary Problems From Biology, University of Sussex, UK
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Sussex invites
applications for an 8 month Postdoctoral Research Associate. The
appointed candidate will work with Chandrasekhar Venkataraman and
Philip Herbert, as well as Thomas Sales at UCL on the EPSRC funding
project Numerical Analysis Of Free Boundary Problems From Biology.
The project considers the numerical analysis of Stefan-type problems
on evolving surfaces, and seeks to construct appropriate numerical
schemes and their demonstrate their convergence.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely
related area, or be awaiting their viva. Ideally, you will have
experience with the numerical analysis and computational approximation
of PDEs using the finite element method. Experience with degenerate
parabolic equations, free boundary problems, or geometric PDE are all
desirable but not essential. Similarly, experience with open source
finite element software, such as DUNE or Firedrake, are desirable.
Details are available at
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSZ366/research-fellow
Informal enquiries are welcome from potential candidates. The post
has an initial deadline of 1st October 2026, but will remain open
until filled.
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From: Alla Kammerdiner alla.ua@gmail.com
Date: September 18, 2026
Subject: Two AFRL research leadership positions (Sep 25 deadline), Florida, USA
Two senior civilian engineering leadership positions are open
at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB, Florida.
Applications close September 25, 2026.
These DR-III/IV branch-chief roles may interest experienced
leaders in scientific computing, physics-based simulation,
and AI/ML applied to engineering who meet the published
education and specialized-experience requirements.
Energy Projection & Design Branch Chief (Req. 26852):
Research supporting detailed physics-based modeling and analysis.
https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/jobs/Hp-FUDGbDugmuFyUP3WHZA
Energy Deposition & Target Defeat Branch Chief (Req. 75408):
Research supporting lethality analysis and fast-running models.
https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/jobs/sYxTFqoHytKavvxowXouaA
Both announcements emphasize staff development, collaboration,
technical leadership, and an AI-enabled future.
Qualified U.S. citizens only. Ability to obtain and maintain
TS/SCI clearance required. Maximum two-page resume.
Follow the announcements and automated application email
instructions to complete submission.
Official AFRL job board:
https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/job_boards/g193rQ-SUdupijEbTiPUvw
Shared in a personal capacity. Apply through official channels.
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From: Roman Chapko roman.chapko@lnu.edu.ua
Date: September 22, 2026
Subject: Subject: Contents, Journal of Applied and Numerical Analysis Vol 4 (2026)
JOURNAL OF APPLIED AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
The Ukrainian Journal on Numerical Methods and Their Applications
ISSN: 2786-815X (Online)
http://jana.lnu.edu.ua
Open Access: All content is freely available to readers. No article processing or
publication fees.
Volume 4, 2026 (p. 1-312)
CONTENTS
Alianakh Dmytro, Dyyak Ivan, Tuchapskyi Roman
An h-adaptive FEM scheme for an axisymmetric linear elasticity problem, 2-28
Chapko Roman, Lavryk Svyatoslav
Numerical solution of a three-dimensional parabolic lateral Cauchy problem by
the Laplace transform and boundary integral equations, 29-50
Deep Gagan, Argyros Ioannis K., Verma Gaurav, Kaur Jaspreet
Extended fifth order method for solving non-linear equations and systems, 51-
65
Diakonyuk Lilia M., Krasichynskyi Stanislav B.
Methodological analysis of an ALE-FEM framework for a nutrient-pressure
tumor moving-boundary model, 66-82
George Santhosh
On the convergence of sixth-order methods with a parameter, 83-102
Guglani Ranjita, Bahl Ashu, Sharma Rajni, Kanwar Vinay, Bala Neeru
Two higher order fixed-point iteration schemes for nonlinear problems in
Banach spaces, 103-123
Mojad Priti A., Gavhane Babasaheb D., Gaikwad Shrikisan B., Takale Kalyanrao C.
Approximate solution to time fractional stochastic vibration string equation
driven by multiplicative white noise, 124-134
Nedashkovskyy Mykola, Nedashkovska Anastasiya
Solving matrix systems of polynomial equations using matrix continued
fractions, 135-156
Palianytsia Oksana
On the well-posedness of an initial-boundary value problem for a parabolic
integro-differential equation of Volterra type with a weakly singular kernel, 157-
170
Petrovskyi Bohdan
Energy-based neural constitutive modeling of Ecoflex 00-10: limits of soft
constraints, 171-188
Pradhan Charmita, Jaiswal J. P.
Analysis of local and semilocal convergence for a combined Newton-Potra-
Kurchatov type method under Lipschitz continuity condition, 189-202
Shchepanchuk O. M., Shcherbatyy Mykhaylo V.
Adaptive versus non-adaptive sampling for Gaussian-RBF surrogates: a
replicated benchmark across analytical and differential-equation models, 203-
234
Shynkarenko Heorhiy, Malashnyak Pavlo, Horlatch Vitaliy
A robust h-adaptive finite element method with multiple element subdivision
for cylindrical shell boundary value problems, 235-251
Solodky S. G., Volynets Y. A.
Regularized summation of Fourier-Laguerre series in the weighted sup-norm,
252-273
Yanchynskyi Yurii
MFS-based numerical schemes with time semi-discretization for wave
processes in channels: from transverse sloshing to longitudinal propagation,
274-291
Yevchynets I., Shynkarenko H.
Variational formulation and a direct coercivity proof for a torsionless
axisymmetric Timoshenko-type shell problem, 292-312
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From: Ali R. Soheili soheili@um.ac.ir
Date: September 24, 2026
Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue of IJNAO on Machine Learning
CALL FOR PAPERS: Iranian Journal of Numerical Analysis and
Optimization (IJNAO)
Special Issue on
Machine Learning in Numerical Analysis and Optimization: Theory and
Computation
The Iranian Journal of Numerical Analysis and Optimization (IJNAO) is
pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled “Machine Learning in
Numerical Analysis and Optimization: Theory and Computation.” This
Special Issue focuses on recent theoretical, methodological, and
computational advances in machine learning for numerical analysis and
optimization, with particular emphasis on mathematically grounded,
reliable, and efficient approaches for scientific computing.
We welcome high-quality original research articles, methodological
contributions, and comprehensive review papers presenting new
theoretical results, numerical algorithms, computational frameworks,
or applications. We particularly encourage contributions that combine
machine-learning techniques with established numerical or optimization
methods, as well as those providing mathematical analysis of
learning-based computational approaches.
Date Milestone
1 October 2026 Submission open
31 May 2027 Submission closes
31 July 2027 Notification of status and acceptance
of paper
30 September 2027 Revised manuscripts
31 October 2027 Final version of paper
Submission website: https://ijnao.um.ac.ir
Early submission is recommended: the referee process starts once the
paper is received; accepted papers will be published individually
online as they are accepted.
Authors should submit a cover letter and manuscript via the journal’s
online submission site. Manuscripts submitted after the deadline may
not be considered for the special issue and, if accepted, may be
transferred to a regular issue. Please see the Author instructions on
the website. When submitting, please select the special issue title
“SI: NAO-ML” to ensure it is reviewed for this special issue
(https://ijnao.um.ac.ir). Submitted papers must be original and
should not have been previously published or currently under
consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers will undergo a
rigorous peer review process managed by the Guest Editors. Accepted
papers will be published online individually before the print
publication.
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From: Jacob B. Schroder jbschroder@unm.edu
Date: September 22, 2026
Subject: Deadline Extension Oct. 31, SISC Special Section on Iterative & Multigrid Methods
Submission deadline extension: October 31, 2026
Special Section Editors-in-Charge: Eric C. Cyr and Jacob B. Schroder
Submissions are invited for a Special Section of the SIAM Journal on
Scientific Computing (SISC) dedicated to recent progress in Iterative
and Multigrid Methods. Attendees of the 2026 Colorado Conference on
Iterative and Multigrid Methods
(https://coloradoconference.github.io/2026/ ), as well as the general
community are invited to submit papers. Papers will be subject to
review by a guest Editorial Board.
Submissions are encouraged in all aspects of iterative and multigrid
methods including the following: Asynchronous iterative solvers; Mixed
precision iterative solvers; Randomized iterative solvers and
preconditioners; Eigenvalue solvers and applications; Iterative
methods, multigrid methods, and machine learning; Iterative methods
and multigrid methods in data science and engineering; Iterative
solvers and Quantum computing; Iterative solvers for time-dependent
PDEs; Parallel-in-time methods; Multigrid methods for partially
structured grids; Rank-structured solvers and preconditioners; Solvers
for coupled multi-physics problems; Solvers for indefinite systems;
Iterative and multigrid applications to earth and energy systems,
fluids, electromagnetics, plasmas, and imaging; Optimization of
complex problems and systems; Inverse problems and regularization;
Multi-modeling and multi-scale methods; Algebraic multigrid;
Structured and matrix-free methods; Hierarchical low-rank matrix
decompositions; Multilevel methods for stochastic problems.
Please submit manuscript and cover letter in PDF format on SISC's
online submission site (https://sisc.siam.org/cgi-bin/main.plex ), selecting
"Special Section" and "Iterative and Multigrid Special Section, 2026" from the
relevant dropdown boxes.
For questions about submission, please contact Heather Blythe
(HBlythe@siam.org), SIAM Publications Manager, Amanda Spadel
(spadel@siam.org), Editorial Assistant, or Editors-in-Charge, Eric
C. Cyr (eccyr@sandia.gov) and Jacob Schroder(jbschroder@unm.edu).
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