Nonlinearity plays an important role in many fields of Science, Engineering and Technology. The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers working on aspects of nonlinear phenomena and to encourage interaction between experts from different areas such as Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Engineering and Physics. Recent theoretical developments, new computational methods and experimental findings will be presented and discussed. We plan to avoid parallel sessions and foster as much as possible communication across the different communities. This Conference has been organised in cooperation with the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and Northumbria University.
Topics of interest
Integrable systems and soliton theory
Nonlinear waves and nonlinear evolution equations
Dispersive hydrodynamics
Rogue waves and extreme wave phenomena
Instability in nonlinear media
Orthogonal polynomials
Mathematical biology
Coherent structures in shear flows and transition to turbulence
Laboratory Tours
During the conference, participants will be given the opportunity to take part in a short guided tour of the Northumbria Smart Materials & Surfaces Lab. This is the laboratory facility attached to an eponymous multidisciplinary group formed by 10 permanent members of staff with diverse backgrounds, ranging from applied mathematics and theoretical physics to materials and mechanical engineering. Its research lies at the interface between soft-matter physics and engineering science, with topics that include the interplay between surface chemistry and nano- and micro-topography, static and dynamic wetting of surfaces, the Leidenfrost effect, drag reduction, elastomers/creasing, microsystems/microfluidics, and surface acoustic waves.
Two 20-minutes tours have been scheduled in the programme: Wednesday, July 10, at 13:30; and Thursday, July 11, at 13:30. Participants desiring to visit the labs can select their favourite option at the registration.
Invited Speakers
Professor Gennady El (Northumbria University, UK)
Dr Karima Khusnutdinova (Loughborough University, UK)
Professor Paul Milewski (University of Bath, UK)
Professor Barbara Prinari (University at Buffalo and University of Colorado Colorado Springs, USA)
Dr Laurette Tuckerman (PMMH-ESPCI, France)
Professor Ken McLaughlin (Colorado State University, USA)
Registration
Registration is now open via https://my.ima.org.uk/
Registration will close by Monday 8 July, for any enquiries after this date please contact the Conferences Team.
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.
Fees
Conference fees include access to the Conference, refreshments and lunches and a Delegate bag.
IMA/SIAM Member £350
Non Member £400
IMA/ SIAM Student £200
Non Member Student £210
Conference Dinner at Blackfriars Restaurant on evening on 11 July - £30 (Please note that this is first-come, first served)
Accommodation
For this conference, we have secured a rate of £56.50 per night including breakfast with Northumbria University. This rate is first come-first served and is available to book until 10 June 2019. If you would like to secure this rate, please contact a member of the conferences team at [email protected] and we can send you a booking link.
If you would prefer to stay at a local hotel, please find our recommendations below:
New Bridge Hotel, Newbridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8BS
Tel: 0191 250 5400 - eMail: [email protected]Google Map [showing path from Hotel to Conference Hall, 320 metres]: https://tinyurl.com/y8ytq86dCosts: En-suite, double bedroom for sole occupancy, B&B accommodation for £50.00 (inc VAT).
Access and accommodation for guests with reduced mobility: New Bridge Hotel has 5 disabled access rooms.
Car parking: NCP car park in Carliol Square [320 metres from Hotel]: 8am-5pm £1.40 per hour / 5pm-8am free.
Notes: The hotel is conveniently located at 5-minute walking distance (320 metres) of the conference hall and Northumbria campus.
Motel One Newcastle, 15-25 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW
Tel: 0191 211 1090 - eMail: [email protected]Google Map [showing path from Hotel to Conference Hall, 950 metres]: https://tinyurl.com/y74kz8p9Costs: En-suite, double bedroom for sole occupancy, B&B accommodation for £68.50 (inc VAT).
Access and accommodation for guests with reduced mobility: 10 accessible rooms featuring very large wet rooms.
Car parking: Dean Street car park [320 metres from Hotel]: 8am-5pm £1.50 per hour / 5pm-8am free (car park is locked 0am-7am and you cannot access your car during this time). Alternatively, NCP car park in Carliol Square [480 metres from Hotel]: 8am-5pm £1.40 per hour / 5pm-8am free.
Notes: The hotel is conveniently located at 12-minute walking distance (950 metres) of the conference hall and Northumbria campus.
Scientific Committee
Dr Matteo Sommacal (Northumbria University) - Chair
Professor Sara Lombardo (University of Loughborough) (Deputy Chair)
Professor Peter Clarkson (University of Kent) – SIAM representative
Professor Thanasis Fokas (University of Cambridge)
Dr Tamara Grava (University of Bristol) (SISSA, Italy)
Professor Demetrios Papageorgiou (Imperial College London)
Professor Emilian Părău (University of East Anglia)
Professor Jean-Marc Vanden-Broeck (University College London)
Local Organising Committee
Dr Costanza Benassi - (Northumbria University)
Dr Thibault Congy - (Northumbria University)
Dr Benoit Huard - (Northumbria University)
Contact information
For scientific queries please contact: Dr Matteo Sommacal (Northumbria University) - [email protected]
For general conference queries please contact the Conferences Department, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK.
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1702 354 020
This Conference has been organised in cooperation with the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and Northumbria University.
