• 1844 - Emergence of Structures in Particle Systems: Mechanics, Analysis and Computation 

      [OWR-2018-49] Workshop Report 2018,49 (2018) - (28 Oct - 03 Nov 2018)
      The meeting focused on the last advances in particle systems. The talks covered a broad range of topics, ranging from questions in crystallization and atomistic systems to mesoscopic models of defects to machine learning ...
    • 1704 - Emerging Developments in Interfaces and Free Boundaries 

      [OWR-2017-6] Workshop Report 2017,6 (2017) - (22 Jan - 28 Jan 2017)
      The field of the mathematical and numerical analysis of systems of nonlinear partial differential equations involving interfaces and free boundaries is a well established and flourishing area of research. This workshop ...
    • 2402 - Fracture as an Emergent Phenomenon 

      [OWR-2024-1] Workshop Report 2024,1 (2024) - (07 Jan - 12 Jan 2024)
      The mechanics of fracture propagation provides essential knowledge for the risk tolerance design of devices, structures, and vehicles. Techniques of free energy minimization provide guidance, but have limited applicability ...
    • 2549 - Functional Inequalities: Geometric Calculus meets Stochastic Analysis 

      [OWR-2025-54] Workshop Report 2025,54 (2025) - (30 Nov - 05 Dec 2025)
      Functional inequalities form a unifying theme across a wide spectrum of modern analysis, geometry, and probability. They encode deep geometric and analytic information - for instance through Poincaré, log-Sobolev, ...
    • 1318b - Geometric Knot Theory 

      [OWR-2013-22] Workshop Report 2013,22 (2013) - (28 Apr - 04 May 2013)
      Geometric knot theory studies relations between geometric properties of a space curve and the knot type it represents. As examples, knotted curves have quadrisecant lines, and have more distortion and more total curvature ...
    • 1549 - Geometric Partial Differential Equations: Surface and Bulk Processes 

      [OWR-2015-55] Workshop Report 2015,55 (2015) - (29 Nov - 05 Dec 2015)
      The workshop brought together experts representing a wide range of topics in geometric partial differential equations ranging from analyis over numerical simulation to real-life applications. The main themes of the conference ...
    • 1148 - Geometric Partial Differential Equations: Theory, Numerics and Applications 

      [OWR-2011-54] Workshop Report 2011,54 (2011) - (27 Nov - 03 Dec 2011)
      This workshop concentrated on partial differential equations involving stationary and evolving surfaces in which geometric quantities play a major role. Mutual interest in this emerging field stimulated the interaction ...
    • 2334 - Geometric Spectral Theory 

      [OWR-2023-36] Workshop Report 2023,36 (2023) - (20 Aug - 25 Aug 2023)
      Spectral geometry is a rapidly developing field with new classes of operators, boundary value problems and geometric objects arising in different applications. At the same time, classical problems continue gaining novel ...
    • 1313 - Interfaces and Free Boundaries: Analysis, Control and Simulation 

      [OWR-2013-15] Workshop Report 2013,15 (2013) - (24 Mar - 30 Mar 2013)
      The field of mathematical and numerical analysis of systems of nonlinear partial differential equations involving interfaces and free boundaries is a flourishing area of research. Many such systems arise from mathematical ...
    • 2407 - Interfaces, Free Boundaries and Geometric Partial Differential Equations 

      [OWR-2024-8] Workshop Report 2024,8 (2024) - (11 Feb - 16 Feb 2024)
      Partial differential equations arising in the context of interfaces and free boundaries encompass a flourishing area of research. The workshop focused on new developments and emerging new themes. At the same time also ...
    • 1312 - Interplay of Theory and Numerics for Deterministic and Stochastic Homogenization 

      [OWR-2013-14] Workshop Report 2013,14 (2013) - (17 Mar - 23 Mar 2013)
      The workshop has brought together experts in the broad field of partial differential equations with highly heterogeneous coefficients. Analysts and computational and applied mathematicians have shared results and ideas on ...
    • 0951 - Material Theories 

      [OWR-2009-57] Workshop Report 2009,57 (2009) - (13 Dec - 19 Dec 2009)
      This biennial workshop brings together mathematicians, mechanicians and theoretical physicists interested in developing new mathematical models of complex materials, medias and systems. The workshop covers a wide range of ...
    • 0751 - Material Theories 

      [OWR-2007-58] Workshop Report 2007,58 (2007) - (16 Dec - 22 Dec 2007)
      The workshop reviewed classical and recent trends in the modeling of material behavior using a wide spectrum of mathematical tools (stochastic processes, calculus of variations, pde’s). Among the topic covered, the following ...
    • 1249 - Mathematical and Algorithmic Aspects of Atmosphere-Ocean Data Assimilation 

      [OWR-2012-58] Workshop Report 2012,58 (2012) - (02 Dec - 08 Dec 2012)
      The nomenclature “data assimilation” arises from applications in the geosciences where complex mathematical models are interfaced with observational data in order to improve model forecasts. Mathematically, data assimilation ...
    • 0643 - Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Quantum Chemistry Problems 

      [OWR-2006-47] Workshop Report 2006,47 (2006) - (22 Oct - 28 Oct 2006)
      This workshop was aimed at strengthtening the interactions between well established experts in quantum chemistry, mathematical analysis, numerical analysis and computational metodology. Most of the mathematicians present ...
    • 2410 - Mechanics of Materials: Multiscale Design of Advanced Materials and Structures 

      [OWR-2024-11] Workshop Report 2024,11 (2024) - (03 Mar - 08 Mar 2024)
      Materials can now be designed and architectured like structural components for targeted mechanical and physical properties. Structures and microstructures should not be studied independently and their design will benefit ...
    • 2508c - MFO-RIMS Tandem Workshop: Optimization, Theoretical Computer Science and Algebraic Geometry: Convexity and Beyond 

      [OWR-2025-9] Workshop Report 2025,9 (2025) - (16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025)
      The joint workshop brought together leading experts from real algebraic geometry, computational algebra, polynomial optimization, and theoretical computer science. The event fostered vibrant interdisciplinary exchange, ...
    • 1011 - Microstructures in Solids: From Quantum Models to Continua 

      [OWR-2010-14] Workshop Report 2010,14 (2010) - (14 Mar - 20 Mar 2010)
      The mathematical theory of solids was studied from the modern perspective of materials with microcstructures. The discussed topics ranged from experimental findings, via numerical simulations and mathematical modeling to ...
    • 1702c - Mini-Workshop: Adaptive Methods for Control Problems Constrained by Time-Dependent PDEs 

      [OWR-2017-4] Workshop Report 2017,4 (2017) - (08 Jan - 14 Jan 2017)
      Optimization problems constrained by time-dependent PDEs (Partial Differential Equations) are challenging from a computational point of view: even in the simplest case, one needs to solve a system of PDEs coupled globally ...
    • 2119a - Mini-Workshop: Analysis of Data-driven Optimal Control (hybrid meeting) 

      [OWR-2021-23] Workshop Report 2021,23 (2021) - (09 May - 15 May 2021)
      This hybrid mini-workshop discussed recent mathematical methods for analyzing the opportunities and limitations of data-driven and machine-learning approaches to optimal feedback control. The analysis concerned all aspects ...