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International Conference on
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
Theory and Approximation
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August 29 - September 2, 2002 |
City University of Hong Kong
Second Announcement
and Call for Papers |
INTRODUCTION
Nonlinear partial differential equations govern most physical phenomena. Accordingly, their theory
and numerical simulation have undergone tremendous progress during the past decades. This conference
aims to review and discuss the latest trends in these fields.
VENUE AND DATES
Multi-media Conference Room (MMR) at 4/F of Cheng Yick-chi Building and
Lecture Theatres 3 (LT3) at 4/F of Academic Building and
Lecture Theatres 6 (LT6) at 4/F of Academic Building (September 2, 2002 only )
August 29-September 2, 2002
The Conference will be held at City University of Hong Kong, which is easily reached by
public transportation, and just 30 minutes away from the city's Central business district
on Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong's subway system, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), has a
stop only a few minutes walk from the University. Shopping is also convenient as the
University is connected to Festival Walk, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong.
ORGANIZERS:
- Philippe G. CIARLET, City University of Hong Kong and
Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France
- Roderick WONG, City University of Hong Kong
SPONSORS:
- The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong
- The Croucher Foundation
- Hong Kong Mathematical Society
- Hong Kong Pei Hua Education Foundation Limited
- K C Wong Education Foundation
- Liu Bie Ju Centre for Mathematical Sciences,
City University of Hong Kong
- Wei Lun Foundation Limited
SESSION TOPICS
THEORY:
Existence Theory, Uniqueness and Non-Uniqueness of Solutions, Boltzmann Equation,
Plasma Physics, Navier-Stokes Equations, Nonlinear Elasticity, Phase Transitions, Micro-structures.
APPROXIMATION: Finite Difference Methods, Finite Element Methods, Finite Volume Methods,
Computational Mechanics, Computational Chemistry.
PLENARY SPEAKERS
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Stuart S. ANTMAN |
University of Maryland |
USA |
| 2. |
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Douglas N. ARNOLD |
University of Minnesota |
USA |
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John M. BALL |
University of Oxford |
UK |
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Alberto BRESSAN |
International School for Advanced Studies |
Italy |
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Michel CHIPOT |
Universität Zürich |
Switzerland |
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Philippe G. CIARLET |
Université Pierre et Marie Curie |
France |
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Constantine M. DAFERMOS |
Brown University |
USA |
| 8. |
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Roland GLOWINSKI |
University of Houston |
USA |
| 9. |
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Robert V. KOHN |
New York University |
USA |
| 10. |
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Claude Le BRIS |
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées |
France |
| 11. |
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Yvon MADAY |
Université Pierre et Marie Curie |
France |
| 12. |
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Louis NIRENBERG |
New York University |
USA |
| 13. |
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Alfio QUARTERONI |
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne |
Switzerland |
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Christoph SCHWAB |
ETH Zürich |
Switzerland |
| 15. |
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Roger TEMAM |
Université de Paris-Sud |
France |
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Richard S. VARGA |
Kent State University |
USA |
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Enrique ZUAZUA |
Universidad Complutense de Madrid |
Spain |
PROGRAM
The program will be held from Thursday, August 29, 2002 to Monday, September 2, 2002.
It also includes 50-minute plenary talks, 30-minute invited talks and 20-minute contributed talks.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstracts of contributed papers must be received by July 1, 2002. Abstracts should be typed in LaTeX
or TeX, not exceed one page, and be sent to the Conference Secretariat by email at
MCLBJ@cityu.edu.hk
REGISTRATION FEE (USD1 = HK$7.75)
| Early registration fee |
USD120
(on or before June 30, 2002) |
| After June 30, 2002 |
USD140 |
If you are interested in attending the conference,
please register online
or fill in the form in MS Word or pdf
format and send it back to the Conference Secretary either by
- E-mail at MCLBJ@cityu.edu.hk or
- Fax at (852) 2788 7446 (where 852 is the country code) or
- Post to us.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We have organized a number of events for all conference attendees:
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Welcome Reception
| August 29, 2002 (Thursday) |
6:15 pm |
City Top Restaurant at 9/F City University Amenities Building
(Open to all conference attendees) |
Conference Banquet
| August 30, 2002 (Friday) |
6:30 pm onward |
City Chinese Restaurant at 8/F City University Amenities Building
(USD30) |
Sightseeing Trip
September 3, 2002 (Tuesday)
A half-day tour has been organized to visit some of the most interesting sites in
Hong Kong. These sites include the spectacular views of the city from Victoria Peak,
the beautiful beach at Repulse Bay, and a close-up view of the harbour in Aberdeen.
We will have an exquisite buffet dinner at the luxuriously built restaurant cruiser
in the evening. A fascinating night harbour view at the mid-level of the Victoria Peak
will complete the half-day journey.
(Fee: USD58 per person including dinner)
Post-Conference China (Guangzhou, Foshan & Zhaoqing) Tour
September 4-6, 2002 (Wednesday - Friday)
Guangzhou is on the coast of the South China Sea and 182 km away from Hong Kong.
Its spots of interest include Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Family Ancestors,
Six Banyan Pagoda and Ching Ping Market. Zhaoqing City is located in the middle of
Guangdong Province. There are such tourist sights and places of historic interest as
Seven-Star Cliff and Duanzhou Ink Stone. Located at the northern part of the Pearl
River Delta, Foshan is about 17 km from Guangzhou. The Ancestral Temple, Shiwan Artistic
Ceramics Factory and its artists workshops are open to visitors.
(Fee: USD342 per person, inclusive of transportation, 2-night hotel accommodation, meals and local tour)
Please visit the web site http://www.chinatravelone.com for details about joining the
Sightseeing Trip and the Post-Conference China Tour. For inquiries, please send to
ctsotcec@ctshk.com.
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ACCOMMODATION
| The Organising Committee has made special arrangements to offer discounted room rates for registered participants. |
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Royal Plaza Hotel (4-star)
http://www.royalplaza.com.hk
HK$430 (~USD56) net per day |
| To book these rooms, fill in the form (MS Word , pdf) and fax the completed form directly to the Hotel. |
THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Hong Kong is a vibrant city which offers the best of the East and the West. Its dramatic,
contemporary architecture makes its skyline one of the most famous in the world. Hong Kong
is further enhanced by the new Tsing Ma Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world,
carrying both road and rail traffic. In addition to this, Hong Kong is well-known as a
shopping metropolis. Supporting all of these is Hong Kongˇ¦s rich heritage which includes
its colonial past and its Chinese culture.
In August, the weather is warm and sunny with average temperature ranging from 25°C to 32°C.
VISAS
Please inquire at your local Chinese embassy or travel agency for information regarding visas
to Hong Kong. We believe no visas are required for holders of west European, Canadian and
American passports.
If you decide to join the Post-Conference China tour, visas for China can be arranged while in Hong Kong.
TRANSPORTATION
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Airport to the Royal Plaza Hotel
(HK$90 per person per trip)
There is a hotel shuttle service, which will take you from the airport directly to the hotel.
After collecting your baggage, please use exit A and proceed to the Counter 2C (in front of
McDonald) for shuttle bus arrangement.
Hotel address:
Royal Plaza Hotel
193 Prince Edward Road West, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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| Tel.: (852) 2928 8822 |
Fax: (852) 2606 0088 |
Please note that all taxi and public transport fares are subject to change, and must be paid
in Hong Kong dollars.
Getting to City University from the Royal Plaza Hotel
The Royal Plaza Hotel is located above the Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) station at Mongkok.
It is one stop from Mongkok to the Kowloon Tong station (in the direction of Lo Wu), where signs
direct pedestrians to the Concourse downstairs and then to City University.
City University can be accessed via Exit C of Kowloon Tong station. The University link tunnel
is located on Level LG1 of the Festival Walk shopping mall and takes you directly to the campus.
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CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Maggie Mak
Conference Secretary
Liu Bie Ju Centre for Mathematical Sciences
City University of Hong Kong
83 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel.: (852) 2788 9816 Fax: (852) 2788 7446
Email: MCLBJ@cityu.edu.hk
Web Site:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/rcms/NPDE2002/
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