Dr. Shibin Dai and Dr. Abba Ramadan are organizing a workshop on Theoretical and Numerical Challenges in Materials Science, August 12-15, 2024 GP 208 (301 for refreshments and breaks). A group of active researchers will gather at UA to discuss the state of the art of mathematical problems in materials science, with the hope to join force to tackle the theoretical and numerical challenges. In addition to talks and discussions, there will be a banquet on the evening of Wednesday August 14, 6p-8p at Hotel Capstone. External participants include

• Professors:
  • Amanda Diegel (Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University)
  • Qiang Du (Fu Foundation Professor of Applied Mathematics, Columbia University)
  • Tadele Mengesha (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
  • Saulo Orizaga (Associate Professor, New Mexico Tech)
  • Natasha Sharma (Associate Professor, University of Texas El Paso)
  • Steve Wise (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
• Postdoc and students:
  • Toai Luong (postdoc, University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
  • Calvin Wong (graduate student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville)

Please let Dr. Dai or Dr. Ramadan know if you would like to give a talk. The event is open to all faculty, postdoc, and students. Preregistration is required for the banquet for planning purposes.