Monday, September 8, 2025

[DMANET] Second Call for papers - CALDAM 2026

Second Call for Papers - CALDAM 2026

The 12th International Conference on Algorithms and Discrete Applied
Mathematics
February 12-14 2026, IIT Dharwad, India
https://caldam2026.iitdh.ac.in/

The International Conference on Algorithms and Discrete Applied Mathematics
(CALDAM), held under aegis of the Association for Computer Science and
Discrete Mathematics (ACSDM), is intended to bring together researchers
working in the areas of algorithms and applied discrete mathematics and
provide a high-quality forum for the dissemination and discussion of
research results in these broad areas. CALDAM has originated from the
ongoing efforts for promoting research in Algorithms and Discrete
Mathematics.

Important Dates
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Last date for Paper Submission: September 22, 2025, AoE
Notification of Acceptance: November 14, 2025, AoE
Camera-ready Version: November 28, 2025, AoE
Conference: 12-14 February 2026
Link for paper submission:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=caldam2026


For any queries, please contact the conference chair at
caldam2026@iitdh.ac.in


Invited Speakers
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Prof. Andrzej Dudek, Department of Mathematics, Western Michigan
University, USA.
Prof. Sandip Das, Advanced Computing and Microelectronics Unit, Indian
Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India.
Prof. Géza Tóth, Discrete Geometry, Combinatorial Geometry, Renyi Institute
and Technical University, Budapest, Hungary

Submission Guidelines
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Authors are invited to submit papers describing original research in the
broad area of Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms.
Papers should not exceed 14 pages (including references but excluding the
optional appendix) in LNCS style. If the authors feel that more
details are essential to substantiate the main claim of the paper, they may
include a clearly marked appendix that will be read at the
discretion of the Program Committee. The LNCS style file can be downloaded
from the LNCS conference proceedings website.

Papers submitted for review should represent original, previously
unpublished work or surveys of important results. At the time the paper
is submitted to CALDAM 2026, and for the entire review period, the paper
(or essentially the same paper) should not be under review by any other
conference with published proceedings or by a scientific journal.

Submissions will be handled via EasyChair:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=caldam2026
No other form of submission is allowed.

At least one author of each accepted paper will be expected to attend and
register the conference and present the paper onsite.


List of Topics
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The range of topics within the scope of CALDAM includes but is not limited
to:

Approximation Algorithms
Combinatorial Algorithms
Combinatorial Optimization
Combinatorics
Combinatorial Geometry
Computational Complexity
Computational Geometry
Computational Learning Theory
Data Structures
Discrete Geometry
Experimental Algorithm Methodologies
Graph Algorithms
Graph Drawing
Graph Theory
Network Optimization
Online Algorithms
Parallel and Distributed Algorithms
Parameterized Complexity
Randomized Algorithms
Theoretical Aspects of Machine Learning


Publication
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The proceedings of the conference will be published by Springer in the
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series and will be
available for distribution at the conference. Selected high quality papers
are expected (yet to be confirmed) to be invited for submission to
special issues of Journal of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) similar to
the last edition of the conference. Papers invited to special issues
will undergo a standard peer review process according to the
usual editorial standards of the journals.


Program Committee
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Ahmad Biniaz, University of Windsor, Canada
Aida Abiad, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
André van Renssen, University of Sydney, Australia
Aritra Banik, National Institute of Science Education and Research, India
Arti Pandey (co-chair), Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
Bhawani Panda, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Bodhayan Roy, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Christopher Duffy, University of Melbourne, Australia
Daya Gaur, University of Lethbridge, Canada
Dömötör Pálvölgyi, Institute of Mathematics, Eötvös Loránd University,
Hungary
Florent Foucaud, LIMOS, Université Clermont Auvergne, France
Indhumathi Raman, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India
Iztok Peterin, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Joachim Gudmundsson, University of Sydney, Australia
Manoj Changat, University of Kerala, India
Monika Pilśniak, AGH University, Poland
Maria Saumell, Czech Technical University, Prague.
Neeldhara Misra (co-chair), Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar,
India
Niranjan Balachandran, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Palash Dey, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Rahul Muthu, Dhirubai Ambani University, India
Rishi Ranjan Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India
Rogers Mathew, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Sandip Das, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
Sasmita Barik, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, India
Sathish Govindarajan, Indian Institute of Science, India
Subrahmanyam Kalyansundaram, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Sumit Ganguly, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Wilfried Imrich, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Wolfgang Mulzer Freie, Universität Berlin, Germany

Organizing Committee
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Zin Mar Myint, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Supraja D K, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Kumud Singh Porte, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Sandeep R B, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India
Sagnik Sen (conference chair), Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, India

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

[DMANET] [Cryptography] (IF 2.1, CiteScore 5.0) Top Cited Papers in Volume 8

We are sharing with you some top cited papers published in the open
access journal /Cryptography/ (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cryptography)
Volume 8, which are free to access and can be downloaded here:

1. Securing Data Exchange with Elliptic Curve Cryptography: A Novel
Hash-Based Method for Message Mapping and Integrity Assurance
https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8/2/23

2. Threats, Attacks, and Cryptography Frameworks of Cybersecurity in
Critical Infrastructures
https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8/1/7

3. Constrained Device Performance Benchmarking with the Implementation
of Post-Quantum Cryptography
https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8/2/21

4. Enhancing Smart Communication Security: A Novel Cost Function for
Efficient S-Box Generation in Symmetric Key Cryptography
https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8/2/17

5. A Survey of Consortium Blockchain and Its Applications
https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8/2/12

See this full volume via https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/8.

Additionally, we welcome your submissions if you have relevant papers to
be submitted. Please contact the journal editorial office
cryptography@mdpi.com.

Best regards,
Xue Cheng
Managing Editor
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MDPI Branch Office, Wuhan
Cryptography Editorial Office
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cryptography
MDPI, Grosspeteranlage 5, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Twitter: @Cryptogr_MDPI https://twitter.com/Cryptogr_MDPI
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[DMANET] Two Assistant Professor Positions In Project/Operations Management & Data Analytics at SKEMA Business School

🌍 We Are Hiring! Join SKEMA Business School 🌍

The SKEMA Centre for Analytics and Management Science is recruiting TWO Assistant Professors (permanent, full-time) to join our international faculty in Lille, France, starting September 2026:

🔹 Assistant Professor in Project Management & Data Analytics
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💡 Qualifications: PhD (completed or near completion) in Management, Engineering, Operations, Data Analytics, or related fields, with demonstrated research potential.

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[DMANET] CFP WAIFI 2026 - first announcement

Dear colleagues,

(apologies for multiple postings)

This is the first announcement of the "International Workshop on the Arithmetic of Finite Fields (WAIFI) 2026", to be held in Santander, Spain, June 3-5, 2026.

This workshop is a forum of mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers and physicists performing research on finite field arithmetic, interested in communicating the advances in the theory, applications, and implementations of finite fields. The workshop helps to bridge the gap between the mathematical theory of finite fields and their hardware/software implementations and technical applications, especially in cryptography and coding theory.

The topics of WAIFI 2026 include but are not limited to:

Theory of finite field arithmetic including:
Bases (canonical; normal; dual; etc.)
Polynomials (irreducible; primitive; permutation)
Boolean functions and special functions over finite fields
Algebraic curves over finite fields
Dynamical systems over finite fields
Hardware & Software implementations:
Design & implementation of finite field processors
Design & implementation of arithmetic for crypto algorithms and protocols
Pseudorandom number generators
Hardware/Software co-design in crypto and coding theory applications
Applications of finite fields in:
Cryptography such as Post Quantum Crypto and other algorithms and protocols
Coding theory (AG codes; LDPC codes; etc.)
Combinatorics (designs; arrays; etc.)
Finite geometry

Important dates:
Submission deadline: March 1st (23:59h AoE), 2026
Acceptance notification: April 30th, 2026
Final version: May 5th, 2026
Workshop: June 3-5, 2026
Final post-proceedings version due: July 20th, 2026

The proceedings will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series after the workshop as post-proceedings.

The workshop website http://www.waifi.org <http://www.waifi.org/>, will be updated regularly with more information.

Kind regards,

José L. Imaña
Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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[DMANET] Call for Papers: Smart Mobility and Logistics Ecosystems (SMiLE) Conference, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia 09-11 Feb 2026

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2nd International Conference on Smart Mobility and Logistics Ecosystems
KFUPM, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
February, 2026
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Conference Website: https://smile.kfupm.edu.sa
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline 31 October 2025
- Acceptance Notification 15 December 2025
- Tutorials & Workshops 8 February 2026
- Conference Dates 9,10,11 February, 2026
About SMiLE 2026
Building on the success of the inaugural 1st International Conference on Smart Mobility and Logistics Ecosystems (SMiLE) conference, the IRC Smart Mobility and Logistics at KFUPM proudly invites researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to the SMiLE 2026. The conference serves as a premier platform for advancing sustainable, intelligent, and resilient mobility and logistics ecosystems through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and collaboration.
Smart mobility and logistics are pivotal in enhancing transportation efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and optimizing urban traffic flow. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, data analytics, autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and hydrogen-powered solutions, these systems enable real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making. Additionally, advancements in cybersecurity, quantum computing, digital twins, and human-machine collaboration are revolutionizing transportation networks, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. These innovations drive the future of connected, automated, and intelligent mobility ecosystems, reducing congestion and emissions while shaping next-generation transport solutions.
SMiLE2026 invites submissions presenting novel and cutting edge research contributing to the scope of the conference.
For paper submission, https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smile2026
For registration, please visit https://smile.kfupm.edu.sa/
Conference Highlights
* Keynote Sessions by distinguished global experts in mobility, logistics, and AI
* Panel Discussions featuring leading academics and industry leaders on critical challenges and opportunities
* Industry Showcases & Demos of cutting-edge smart mobility and logistics solutions
* Networking & Collaboration Opportunities with researchers, startups, and policymakers
* Best Paper Awards to recognize outstanding research contributions
* Competitions /hackathon/ideathon etc (school, college & university levels)
* Social Events
Publications
All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted for publication in Procedia Transportation Research, hosted by Elsevier on www.elsevier.com and on the Elsevier content platform ScienceDirect (www.sciencedirect.com), and will be freely available worldwide. All papers in Procedia will be indexed by Scopus (www.scopus.com).
Conference Tracks
SMiLE 2026 welcomes high-quality original research, case studies, and practical insights in the following key tracks:
* Smart and Resilient Transportation Systems
* Automation, Optimization, and Innovation in Logistics
* Cognitive Cities and Sustainable Transport Ecosystems
* Cognitive Human-Machine Teaming in Mobility and Logistics

Topics include, but not limited to:
1. Smart and Resilient Transportation Systems
* AI-powered Traffic Management and Congestion Control
* Connected, Assisted, and Autonomous Mobility Solutions
* Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Seamless Multimodal Transport
* Resilient, Secure, and Privacy-Focused Transportation Infrastructure
* AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Threat Mitigation in Transportation
* Predictive Maintenance using AI for Mobility Infrastructure
* Digital Twins and Simulation-Based Planning for Smart Mobility
* Shared Mobility, Ride-hailing, and Smart Micromobility Solutions
* Inclusive Mobility and Accessible Transport Solutions
* Public Transport Innovations and Smart Infrastructure
* AI, IoT, and Behavioral Analytics in Transportation
* Safety, Security, and Privacy in Next-Gen Mobility
2.Automation, Optimization, and Innovation in Logistics
* AI-Driven Resilient and Adaptive Logistics Networks
* Green supply chains and carbon-neutral logistics
* Automation and Robotics in Smart Warehousing and Distribution Centers
* Blockchain for Transparency and Trust in Logistics
* IoT-enabled smart logistics infrastructure
* UAVs for Logistics and Delivery Operations
* Urban Air Mobility (UAM) for Passenger and Freight Transport
* Satellite-based logistics and supply chain solutions
* Smart ports and autonomous maritime logistics
* Digital twins for supply chain efficiency
* Smart cities and intelligent transport infrastructure
* Optimization in Supply Chain Management, including AI and Quantum Computing
* Last-mile Delivery Innovations
* Real-time Freight Tracking and AI-Driven Transport Planning
* Track Platooning
* Cold Chain Logistics and Perishable Goods Transportation
* On-demand and Hyperlocal Logistics
* Cybersecurity and Risk Management in Smart Logistics
3. Cognitive Cities and Sustainable Transport Ecosystems
* Smart Road Infrastructure, Including Intelligent Intersections
* Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) Infrastructure and 5G/V2X mmunications
* Intelligent Traffic Management and Digitalized Transport Networks
* Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Water-Based Transport Infrastructure
* Resilient and Cyber-Secure Transport Infrastructure
* Decarbonizing Transportation and Carbon-Neutral Mobility Solutions
* Electrification and Hydrogen Technology for Sustainable Mobility and Logistics
* Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Green Logistics
* Circular Economy and Climate-Resilient Transport Planning
* Smart Grid Integration for Future Transport and Logistics
* Public Policies and Innovations for Sustainable Transportation
* Smart Cities and Intelligent Transport Infrastructure
* Sustainable Multimodal Transport Strategies
* Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies in Mobility
* Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning
* Next-Generation Intelligent Transport Systems
* 5G & Beyond and Edge Computing for Mobility and Logistics Solutions
4. Cognitive Human-Machine Teaming in Mobility and Logistics
* AI-assisted decision-making for mobility and logistics
* Human-in-the-loop automation in transportation and logistics
* Ethics, trust, and safety in AI-human collaboration
* AI-driven predictive analytics for transport and logistics optimization
* AI-augmented cybersecurity strategies in transportation systems
* Quantum computing for AI-enhanced decision-making in mobility
* Human-centered AI for critical decision-making and operations
* Collaborative intelligence between humans and machines in logistics
* Cognitive systems and explainable AI in transport and logistics


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Friday, September 5, 2025

[DMANET] Postdoc/Experienced Researcher Positions at Charles University, Prague (apply by Nov 30)

Two‐year postdoctoral and senior researcher positions (full- or
part-time) and are available at the Department of Applied Mathematics
[1], Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University. These
positions are offered within the recently established AGATE Centre [2]
for Algorithmic Game Theory in Socioeconomics, funded by the Horizon
Europe project No. 101183743.

For more details see https://centre.agate.cuni.cz/career or below.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be sent to loebl@kam.mff.cuni.cz.

>>>>> POSTDOC <<<<<<

Two‐year postdoctoral positions (full- or part-time) are available at
the Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and
Physics, Charles University.

Applicants with a strong background in mathematics, computer science,
and optimization (including machine learning) are welcome, preferably
with experience in algorithmic game theory, decision theory,
computational social choice, social welfare, and fairness optimization.

These positions are offered within the recently established AGATE Centre
for Algorithmic Game Theory in Socioeconomics, funded by the Horizon
Europe project No. 101183743.

​Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. degree in computer science
or mathematics, preferably within the last 4 years, or expect to
complete it in 2025.

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Application deadline: November 30, 2025
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Starting date: Winter/spring 2026 (negotiable)
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Salary: 70,000 CZK/month (before tax)
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Benefits: National health insurance coverage

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be sent to loebl@kam.mff.cuni.cz.

Applications should indicate the area of interest and include:

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a professional CV,
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copies of academic certificates (Ph.D., if available),
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>>>>> EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER <<<<<

A two‐year senior researcher position is available at the Department of
Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles
University.

Applicants with a strong background in optimization (including machine
learning), algorithmic game theory, decision theory, computational
social choice, social welfare, or fairness optimization are welcome. The
position is offered within the newly established AGATE Centre for
Algorithmic Game Theory in Socioeconomics, funded by the Horizon Europe
project No. 101183743.

Further career development at Charles University will be supported.

​Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. degree in computer science
or mathematics and preferably have at least 2 additional years of
research and/or innovation experience.

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Starting date: Winter/spring 2026 (negotiable)
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Salary: 80,000 CZK/month (before tax)
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Benefits: National health insurance coverage

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[DMANET] CALL FOR PARTICIPATION XXI Summer School in Discrete Mathematics, Viña del Mar, Chile

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
XXI Summer School in Discrete Mathematics, Viña del Mar, Chile
(XXI Escuela de Verano en Matemáticas Discretas)
https://eventos.cmm.uchile.cl/discretas2026/ [https://eventos.cmm.uchile.cl/discretas2026/]
Dates: January 5-9, 2026.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
The school is aimed at mathematics, computer science and engineering
advanced undergraduate or graduate students interested in algorithms,
theory of computing, combinatorics, optimization, game theory, and their
applications.
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LECTURERS AND COURSES
Jelani Nelson (University of California, Berkeley) "Sketching Algorithms"
Zi-Xia Song (University of Central Florida) "Hadwiger's Conjecture"
Ioan Todinca (Université d'Orléans) "An Introduction to (Distributed) Quantum Algorithms"
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APPLICATIONS and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Limited financial support is available for selected students to cover local expenses in Viña del Mar.
For more information and access to the application form see:
https://eventos.cmm.uchile.cl/discretas2026/postulaciones/ [https://eventos.cmm.uchile.cl/discretas2026/postulaciones/]
Application deadline: October 17, 2025
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VENUE
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Campus Viña del Mar
https://www.uai.cl/campus/campus-vina-del-mar [https://www.uai.cl/campus/campus-vina-del-mar]
Viña del Mar, Chile.
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[DMANET] FOCS 2025 in Sydney

Hi,

As you may be aware, this year, FOCS will be held in Sydney, Australia, for
the first time in its history. The conference will take place on December
14-17 (in summer time!), and will be preceded and followed by (not
officially affiliated) free "satellite" events, held at the University of
Sydney, one of which is "A Celebration of TCS" (Dec 11-13).

More details about FOCS can be found at https://focs.computer.org/2025/
(and about the satellite events at
https://focs.computer.org/2025/activities/).

Having FOCS in Australasia for the first time is a great opportunity to
visit this part of the world, while attending the conference. To make
attending easier, especially for students and postdocs, we offer some
travel support for the events. In particular, I would like to highlight a
few important dates:
- September 15: Nominations for the 2025 Test of Time awards [
https://tc.computer.org/tcmf/2025/08/26/focs-test-of-time-award-call-for-nominations-2025/
]
- September 19:
* Student and Postdoc Travel Support deadline [
https://focs.computer.org/2025/travel-support/] (please encourage your
students to apply!)
* Deadline/Expression of interest for childcare support [
https://focs.computer.org/2025/childcare-support/]
- Also September 19: Travel support deadline for the "Celebration of TCS"
event [https://sites.google.com/view/celebration-tcs-2025/travel-grants]
Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
- November 21: FOCS early registration deadline [
https://focs.computer.org/2025/register/]

Please let me know if you have any questions -- and looking forward to
seeing you in Sydney this December!

André van Renssen
On behalf of the FOCS 2025 Organisers

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

[DMANET] Algorithms and Complexity Workshop at Warwick, September 22-23, 2025

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Workshop Algorithms & Complexity @ Warwick
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/algorithmscomplexitywarwick2/home
September 22-23, 2025 - University of Warwick (UK)
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2025
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Dear all,

The workshop Algorithms & Complexity @ Warwick will be held at the University of Warwick on September 22-23, 2025 (see https://sites.google.com/view/algorithmscomplexitywarwick2/home for more details).

The aim of the event is to highlight several recent exciting advances in the field of Algorithms and Complexity and to facilitate interactions within the research community. We hope that it will provide an excellent opportunity for Theory researchers - including academics, postdocs, and students - to connect and collaborate.

Attendance is free, but registration is required to assist with local arrangements/catering. Please note that registration closes on 10 September. The online registration form is available on the website of the event.

We hope to see many of you there!

Organisers: Sayan Bhattacharya, Artur Czumaj, and Igor Oliveira

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[DMANET] postdoctoral researcher position @ ESSEC

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*Project Title: Learn2Opt — Learning to Optimize: A Sustainable Approach*

Host Institution: ESSEC Business School
Location: Paris Area, France
Starting Date: September–November 2025 (flexible)
Duration: 18 months (1.5 years), with a possible extension of up to 1
additional year

*Project Summary:*

The proposed research aims to develop innovative, efficient, and
sustainable techniques for optimization enhanced by machine learning (ML),
focusing on decomposition methods such as column generation and Benders
decomposition. These methods are essential for solving complex large-scale
decision-making problems, but their high computational demands often limit
their practical application. A major challenge in current methodological
evaluations is the neglect of the time and effort required to train ML
models. In practice, training these models can require significant
computational resources—often thousands of GPU hours—resulting in high
energy consumption and substantial carbon emissions.

This project seeks to address this gap by integrating Active Learning (AL)
and Reinforcement Learning (RL) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness
of optimization processes. AL will reduce training times by focusing on the
most informative data, while RL will dynamically guide the optimization
process. By explicitly incorporating training effort as a key evaluation
criterion alongside solution quality, the project aspires to establish a
more comprehensive and sustainable standard in the field.

To validate our approach, we will use the Stochastic Dial-a-Ride Problem
(SDARP) as a test case. SDARP involves optimizing vehicle routing under
uncertain, real-time conditions, reflecting the complexities of real-world
applications such as urban transportation systems.

*Position Description:*
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise
in mathematical optimization and machine learning. The successful candidate
will work on designing and implementing ML-augmented optimization
frameworks, with a particular focus on integrating machine learning models
into decomposition techniques and developing data-efficient training
strategies based on active learning. The position also involves
contributing to the definition of benchmark problems and the evaluation of
novel methodologies on both synthetic and real-world instances.

Main Tasks:
- Develop efficient ML models to approximate subproblems in
decomposition-based algorithms
- Integrate Active Learning (AL) techniques to reduce the training dataset
size
- Implement and benchmark optimization pipelines on real and synthetic
instances of SDARP
- Collaborate with international experts and contribute to scientific
publications

Candidate Profile:
-PhD in Operations Research, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, or a related field
-Experience with mathematical optimization and machine learning
- Knowledge of decomposition methods, active learning, or reinforcement
learning is considered a plus
- Excellent coding skills (e.g., Python, Julia)
-Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Advisory Team:
- Prof. Emiliano Traversi (ESSEC Business School, France)
- Prof. Morteza Haghir Chehreghani (Chalmers University / University of
Gothenburg, Sweden)
- Prof. Ashkan Panahi (Chalmers University / University of Gothenburg,
Sweden)

How to Apply:
Send your application to emiliano.traversi@essec.edu with the subject
"Postdoc Application - Learn2Opt".
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV
- A short motivation letter (1 page)
- Names and contacts of two references
- (Optional) up to two representative publication

The position will remain open until filled.

ESSEC Business School is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity
in its workforce.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

[DMANET] Winter school at Paris in October 2025 on Causality and Explainable AI

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a winter school on Explainable AI and Causality, which will take place on October 20–24, 2025 in Paris, at the Sorbonne Center for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), Jussieu Campus.

Funded by the PEPR IA, the Franco-German University, and the FMJH, this school aims to present recent advances in these rapidly evolving fields and to foster scientific exchanges by building bridges between them.

Early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to participate and to present their work during the poster sessions.

Registration is free but mandatory. Please register before October 1, 2025, via the online form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUsxnQnBi04v0ep3kpxY-e9y6-hMIak8pMLYVb3tXDvjL3Rg/viewform?usp=dialog

The school will feature both plenary talks, tutorial-style lectures, and also poster sessions.

Mini-lectures:

J. Josse (INRIA): https://juliejosse.com/
E. Scornet (Sorbonne Université): https://erwanscornet.github.io/
R. Sicre (Université Toulouse III): https://www.irit.fr/~Ronan.Sicre/

Keynotes:

G. Kasneci (Technische Universität München): https://www.gov.sot.tum.de/rds/prof-dr-gjergji-kasneci/
G. Montavon (Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin): https://www.bifold.berlin/people/prof-dr-gregoire-montavon.html
K. Muandet (CISPA): https://www.krikamol.org/
M. van der Schaar (University of Cambridge): https://www.vanderschaar-lab.com/prof-mihaela-van-der-schaar/
U. von Luxburg (University of Tübingen): http://tml.cs.uni-tuebingen.de/team/luxburg/

In addition, the program will feature an industry session co-organized with our partner Ekimetrics.

More information is also available on the winter school's website: https://xai-winter-school.github.io
We look forward to seeing you in Paris from 20 to 24 October!

Best regards,
The organizers
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[DMANET] ECR in Mathematics or Computer Science at Merton College, University of Oxford

Merton College at the University of Oxford advertises a three-year Early Career Research Fellowship in Mathematics or Computer Science from 1 October 2026. The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 17 October 2025.

The advert can be found here: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

Further particulars can be found here: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/inline-files/Further%20Particulars%20-%20Science%20-%20Fellowships%20for%20Early%20Career%20Researchers%202026_0.pdf

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[DMANET] Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) Season 6

The new season of the Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) will start this Friday, September 5. ROW is a bi-weekly online seminar covering presentations of international researchers related to the topic of robust optimization. The seminar covers presentations on robust (integer) optimization, robust combinatorial optimization, distributional robust optimization, robust machine and deep learning and robust control problems, besides others.
Speakers of Season 6:

* September 5: Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)
* September 19: Sarah Wajsbrot (Université de Lorraine) and Anton Medvedev (Saint-Gobain Research Paris)
* October 3: Paul Grigas (UC Berkeley)
* October 17: Christina Büsing (RWTH Aachen University)
* October 31: Eva Ley (TU Braunschweig) and Annelot Bosman (Leiden University)
* November 14: Noam Goldberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
* November 28: Leonardo Lozano (University of Cincinnati)
* December 12: İhsan Yanıkoğlu (Özyegin University)
You can find more information on our webpage where you can subscribe to our mailing list:
https://sites.google.com/view/row-series/home
Best regards,
Ahmadreza Marandi and Jannis Kurtz


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[DMANET] FLLM2025 (Co-Sponsored by IEEE): The 3rd International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models, 25-28 November, 2025 | Vienna, Austria

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation]

The 3rd International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models
(FLLM2025)

*https://fllm-conference.org/2025/*

25-28 November, 2025 | Vienna, Austria

Hybrid Conference and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Austrian Section

*FLLM 2025 CFP:*

With the emergence of foundation models (FMs) and Large Language Models
(LLMs) that are trained on large amounts of data at scale and adaptable to
a wide range of downstream applications, Artificial intelligence is
experiencing a paradigm revolution. BERT, T5, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Falcon 180B,
Codex, DALL-E, Whisper, and CLIP are now the foundation for new
applications ranging from computer vision to protein sequence study and
from speech recognition to coding. Earlier models had a reputation of
starting from scratch with each new challenge. The capacity to experiment
with, examine, and comprehend the capabilities and potentials of
next-generation FMs is critical to undertaking this research and guiding
its path. Nevertheless, these models are currently inaccessible as the
resources required to train these models are highly concentrated in
industry, and even the assets (data, code) required to replicate their
training are frequently not released due to their demand in the real-time
industry. At the moment, mostly large tech companies such as OpenAI,
Google, Facebook, and Baidu can afford to construct FMs and LLMS. Despite
the expected widely publicized use of FMs and LLMS, we still lack a
comprehensive knowledge of how they operate, why they underperform, and
what they are even capable of because of their emerging global qualities.
To deal with these problems, we believe that much critical research on FMs
and LLMS would necessitate extensive multidisciplinary collaboration, given
their essentially social and technical structure.

The International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models (FLLM)
addresses the architectures, applications, challenges, approaches, and
future directions. We invite the submission of original papers on all
topics related to FLLM domains, the submission is now open for the
following tracks and workshops:


*Call for Special Tracks Papers:*


- *Short papers:* (4-6 pages).
- *Poster papers:* (1-2 Pages)
- *Position Paper:* (2-4 pages)
- *PhD Symposium:* (Up to 6 Pages)
- *Demos :* (Up to 2 Pages)
- *Systemization of Knowledge (SoK) or Focused Surveys:* (10-15 pages)

*Call for Workshop Papers:*


- The Artificial Intelligence Models and Systems Symposium (AIMS)
<https://aims-conference.ai/2025/>
- The 2025 Symposium on Federated Learning and Intelligent Computing
Systems (FLICS 2025) <https://intelligent-systems.net/flics/>
- The International Symposium on Human-AI Interaction and Experience
Design (HAXD 2025) <https://intelligent-systems.net/haxd/index.html>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Advances of GenAI in Software
Engineering (GenAISE)
<https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/GenAISE2025>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Large Language Models for
Cybersecurity (LLMCS)
<https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/LLMCS2025/>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Prompt Engineering Large Language
Models (PromptEng)
<https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/PromptEng2025/>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Generative AI for Textual Document
Analysis (GENAIDOC)
<https://sites.google.com/view/genaidoc-workshop-fllm-2025>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Sustainable AI for Natural Language
Processing (SusAI)
<https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/SusAI2025/>
- The 2nd International Symposium on Generative Artificial Intelligence
(GenAI) <https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/GenAI2025/>
- The 2nd International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for
Cybersecurity (AICS)
<https://fllm-conference.org/2025/Workshops/AICS2025/>

*Journal Special Issue:*

Selected high quality papers will be invited for special issue submission
at the *Information Processing & Management (impact factor : 6.9)*

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/information-processing-and-management

*Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings*

Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11"
two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted
electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 6 pages
(including all figures, tables and references). Extra pages (up to 4 pages)
can be purchased for a fee. Submitted papers must present original
unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other
conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be
rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date,
exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be
considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information
or clarification. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three
reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the FLLM Proceeding, and be
published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services and
be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. Submitted papers must include
original work, and must not be under consideration for another conference
or journal. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work
at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but
that could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short
papers.

*Important Dates:*

- *Paper submission deadline: September 21, 2025 (Firm and Final)*
- Notification of acceptance: October 10 , 2025
- Camera-ready Submission: October 25, 2025


*Contact:*

Please send any inquiry on FLLM to: <emergingtechnetwork@gmail.com>
info@fllm-conference.org

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[DMANET] ICAA 2026 - Final Call for Papers

ICAA 2026 Final Call For Papers
(Paper Deadline Extended)

International Conference on Applied Algorithms
ICAA 2026, Kolkata, India, January 07 ??? 09, 2026 (In Hybrid Mode)
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India

Email: icaa@heritageit.edu

URL : https://icaa2026.framer.website

Call For Papers
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The conference seeks original contributions related to design, analysis, implementation, and
experimental evaluation of efficient algorithms and data structures for problems with relevant
real-world applications. We seek contributions that demonstrate novel algorithmic approaches,
computational techniques, innovative applications of algorithms in real-world scenarios and case
studies showcasing the impact of algorithms in solving complex problems. Submissions should
present significant algorithmic contributions supported by analysis and/or experimental evaluation
clearly highlighting the motivating application. Papers on industrial applications with strong
algorithmic content are welcome and should emphasize real-world implementations of systems or
provide analytical insights based on real-world datasets with industrial applications.

Submission Instructions
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Authors are invited to submit papers on original research on Applied Algorithms. Simultaneous
submission to a journal or another conference with refereed proceedings is not allowed. Papers must
be prepared using LaTeX/LaTeX2e and should not exceed 12 pages in Springer Verlag LNCS style.
The LNCS style file must be used without altering margins and font size. The paper must be submitted
as a .pdf file using Microsoft CMT. An appendix of a maximum of two pages may be added during
submission to include additional results and this will be read at the discretion of the reviewers.

Like previous editions, proceedings of ICAA 2026 will be published as a Springer Verlag Lecture
Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) volume.

Important Dates
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Paper Deadline: 17 September, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 24 October, 2025
Camera Ready Papers due: 31 October, 2025
Early Bird Registration by: 15 November, 2025
All deadlines are 11:59 PM AoE

TOPICS OF INTEREST
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We solicit contributions covering various areas including but not limited to the following topics
classified under two tracks as follows:

Track A: (Discrete Algorithms and Applications)
Graph Algorithms
Electronic Design Automation
Computational Biology
Computational Geometry
Approximation Algorithms
Randomized Algorithms
Spatial Informatics and GIS
Discrete Geometry
Algorithmic Microfluidics
Social Network Analysis
Cryptography and Network Security
Energy Efficient Algorithms
Quantum Computing
Number Theoretic Algorithms

Track B: (AI and Machine Learning)
Machine Learning Algorithms
Deep Learning Algorithms
Reinforcement Learning Algorithms
Heuristic Search
Generative AI
Recommender Systems
Image Processing
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Data Mining
Logic and Reasoning
Optimization Algorithms
Robotics
Neuromorphic Computing

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
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TRACK A: Discrete Algorithms and Applications
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Akash Agrawal, Meta, Menlo Park, CA, USA
Amitava Mukherjee, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeetham, Kerala, India
Ananda S. Das, Alcon Solutions, Bengaluru, India
Aniruddha Dasgupta, Bluebell Research, Australia.
Anup K. Sen, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Arijit Bishnu, ISI Kolkata, India
Arijit Karati, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
Bhaskar Dasgupta, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Bruhadeshwar Bezawada, South Arkansas University, USA
Christos Zaroliagis, University of Patras, Greece (Co-Chair)
Daniele Frigioni, University of L'Aquila, Italy
Debashis Jana, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Deeksha Arya, University of Tokyo, Japan
Deepika Prakash, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, India
Elisavet Konstantinou, University the Aegean, Greece
G. B. Mund, KIIT Bhubaneswar, India
Gautam Das, University of Texas, Arlington, USA
Ioannis Chatzigiannakis, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Md. Anul Haq, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.
Michiel Smid, Carleton University, Canada
Nilanjana G. Basu, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Othon Michail, University of Liverpool, UK
Partha Bhowmick, IIT Kharagpur
Prosenjit Gupta, Heritage Institute of Technology, India (Co-Chair)
Ravi Janardan, University of Minnesota, USA
S. K. Venkatesan, CQRL Bits LLP, Chennai, India
Sabyasachee Banerjee, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Saladi Rahul, IISc Bangalore, India
Samarjit Chakrabarty, University of North Carolina, USA
Sharath Raghvendra, North Carolina State University, USA
Sourav Chakraborty, ISI Kolkata
Spyros Kontogiannis, University of Patras, Greece
Subhajit Datta, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Subhamoy Maitra, ISI Kolkata, India
Subhas C. Nandy, ISI Kolkata, India
Subhashis Majumder, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Suman Sanyal, Goa Institute of Management. India
Trupil Limbasiya, Desay SV Automotive, Singapore
Uros Cibej, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Wing-Kai Hon, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

TRACK B: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
=====================================================
Anagha Joshi, University of Bergen, Norway
Anindya Halder, NEHU, India
Anirban Dasgupta, IIT Guwahati, India
Anupam Ghosh, Netaji Subhas Engineering College, Kolkata, India
Anurina Tarafdar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Arkajyoti Saha, UC Irvine, USA
B. K. Panigrahi, IIT Delhi
B. Umashankar, ISI Kolkata, India
Carlos A. Coello Coello, Cinvestav, Mexico
Deba Prasad Mandal, ISI Kolkata, India
Debashis Sen, IIT Kharagpur, India
Debranjan Sarkar, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Diganta Sengupta, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Dinabandhu Bhandari, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India (Co-Chair)
Haider Banka, IIT Dhanbad, India
Hisao Ishibuchi, SUSTECH, China
Ivan Zelinka, VSB TU Ostrava
Jugal Kalita, University of Colorado, USA
Mandar Mitra, ISI Kolkata, India
Nabendu Chaki, University of Calcutta, India
Nikhil R. Pal, ISI Kolkata, India
Nishchal K. Verma, IIT Kanpur
Paramartha Dutta, Visvabharati University India
Partha Basuchowdhuri, IACS, Kolkata, India
Poulami Das, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Pradipta Maji, ISI Kolkata, India
Rajat. K. De, ISI Kolkata, India
Rammohan Mallipeddi, KNU, South Korea
Rituparna Chaki, University of Calcutta, India
Roman ??enke????k, Thomas Bata University, Czech Republic
Sanjay Saha, Jadavpur University, India
Sankha S. Mullick, Dolby, Bangalore
Somdatta Chakraborty, MAKAUT, India
Subhrajit Roy, Google DeepMind
Sujay Saha, Heritage Institute of Technology, India
Suman Kundu, IIT Jodhpur, India
Swagatam Das, ISI Kolkata, India (Co-Chair)
Swarup K. Roy, Sikkim Central University, India
Tanmay Basu, IISER Bhopal, India
Tom Luk R Michoel, University of Bergen, Norway
Utpal Roy, Visvabharati University, India

Advisors
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H. K. Chaudhary, Chairman, Kalyan Bharati Trust
P. R. Agarwala, Chairman, Board of Governors, Heritage Institute of Technology
P. K. Agarwal, CEO, Kalyan Bharati Trust
Basab Chaudhuri, Principal, Heritage Institute of Technology
Sujit K. Barua, Registrar, Heritage Institute of Technology
Souvik Bhattacharyya, Principal Advisor, Higher Education, Kalyan Bharati Trust
Amitava Bagchi, Former Professor, Heritage Institute of Technology, India

Steering Committee Chairs
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Bhargab B. Bhattacharya, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
Sandeep Sen, Ashoka University

General Chair
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Subhashis Majumder, Heritage Institute of Technology

Organizing Chair
================
Diganta Sengupta, Heritage Institute of Technology

Publicity Chairs
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Sabyasachee Banerjee, Heritage Institute of Technology
Nilanjana G. Basu, Heritage Institute of Technology

Registration Chairs
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Poulami Das, Heritage Institute of Technology
Pratyusa Dash, Heritage Institute of Technology

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[DMANET] Faculty and Postdoctoral Positions at the Center for Algorithms and Learning Theory, Shenzhen

The Center for Algorithms and Learning Theory (CALT) at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is excited to announce job openings for

- Full and Associate Professors, and

- Postdoctoral Researchers.


Newly established in August 2025, CALT is a center dedicated to excellent research in discrete mathematics, combinatorial optimization, algorithms, machine learning, and theoretical aspects of data science. With the generous funding of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Center is determined to foster creative and collaborative environment, and produce world-class research with lasting societal impact.


These are full-time, research-focused positions. Ideal candidates are expected to have

- a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, or a closely related field,

- an outstanding publication record in top-tier international conferences and journals, and

- for faculty positions a demonstrated capacity for leadership, e.g., the record of securing significant research grants and industrial collaborations.


We offer a comprehensive and internationally competitive offer package, including

- a highly competitive annual base salary (≥400k CNY for postdocs; ≥700k CNY for full professors),

- expert allowance from Shenzhen; e.g., a full professor could obtain the annual allowance of 240k - 600k CNY per year for up to 9 years,

- additional local government benefits, which could include a preferential personal income tax policy (maximum effective tax rate of 15%) depending on their personal circumstances, and

- generous research funding and travel support for the first two years.


To apply for the post, please submit the following documents to Professor He Sun (hsun@siat.ac.cn) as the Director of the Center, and Ms. Yang Du (yang.du@siat.ac.cn) as PA of the Center:

- A cover letter

- A CV, including a full list of publications

- Contact information of two references


The application deadline is 15th October 2025. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview in Novermber 2025.


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[DMANET] Hiring: IBS Discrete Mathematics Group (DIMAG) Research Fellowship (Due: December 3, 2025)

We are hiring 4 postdocs (in the title of senior researchers).
Please feel free to forward the following to anyone who may be interested.
I'll be happy to answer if you have any questions.
More information: https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/hiring/

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The IBS Discrete Mathematics Group (DIMAG) in Daejeon, Korea invites
applications for four research fellowship positions (senior researcher
positions).

DIMAG is a research group that was established on December 1, 2018 at
the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), led by its Chief Investigator
(CI) Sang-il Oum. DIMAG is located at the headquarters of IBS in
Daejeon, South Korea, a city of 1.5 million people. Currently, DIMAG
consists of researchers from various countries and the work is done in
English. DIMAG is co-located with the IBS Extremal Combinatorics and
Probability Group (ECOPRO).

Website : https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/

Successful candidates for the research fellowship positions will be
new or recent PhDs with outstanding research potential in all fields
of Discrete Mathematics with emphasis on Structural Graph Theory,
Extremal Graph Theory, Combinatorial Optimization, Matroid Theory, and
Algorithms.

This appointment is for about two years, and the starting salary is no
less than KRW 63,000,000. The appointment is one-time renewable up to
5 years in total, contingent upon the outstanding performance of the
researcher. The expected appointment date is September 1, 2026, and it
can be adjusted to earlier or later, but no later than December 1,
2026. This is purely a research position and will have no teaching
duties. However, if desired, successful candidates may have the
opportunity to teach at KAIST.

A complete application packet should include:

1. AMS standard cover sheet (preferred) or cover letter (PDF format)

2. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format)

3. Research statement (PDF format)

4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (form
available on the application page)

5. 3 recommendation letters

For full consideration, applicants should upload items 1, 2, 3, and 4
on the application website (https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/apply) and arrange
their recommendation letters to be submitted directly by the letter
writers through the link sent via email during the online application
process by December 3, 2025, Wednesday (Anywhere on Earth (AoE)).
Recommendation letters submitted by an applicant will not be
considered. DIMAG encourages applications from individuals of diverse
backgrounds.

For Korean citizens who have not yet completed their military duty:
전문연구요원 종사를 희망하는 경우에는 지원 의사와 병역 관계를 cover letter 및 이메일 등에 표시하여 제출 필요.
다만 현역입영대상자의 전문연구요원 신규 편입은 불가하며, 보충역 대상자 및 타 기관에서 전직해서 오는 경우에 한하여 지원
가능(전직 요건이 충족 되어야만 함)

--
Sang-il Oum (엄상일) dimag.ibs.re.kr/home/sangil/
CI (Chief Investigator) of the IBS Discrete Mathematics Group.
Distinguished Research Fellow (수석연구위원), Institute for Basic Science (IBS).

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[DMANET] ACM SIGMETRICS Doctoral Dissertation Award -- deadline September 15

ACM SIGMETRICS Doctoral Dissertation Award

The SIGMETRICS Doctoral Dissertation award recognizes excellent thesis
research by doctoral candidates in the field of performance evaluation
analysis of computer systems. The award winner will receive a plaque, a
$1,000 honorarium, and a complimentary registration to the ACM SIGMETRICS
conference. The SIGMETRICS Doctoral Dissertation Award winner and up to two
honorable mentions will be recognized at the annual ACM SIGMETRICS
conference.

*Eligibility:*

- The final dissertation defense should take place at the nominee's host
institution during the 12 months prior to the submission deadline and not
earlier than the previous submission deadline. Each submitted doctoral
dissertation must be on a topic related to the measurement, modeling,
analysis, and/or design of computing systems and networks. Of particular
interest is work that presents new performance evaluation methods or that
creatively applied previously developed methods to make predictions about,
or gain insights into, key design tradeoffs in a variety of computing,
networked, and cyber-physical systems. The determination of whether a
thesis is in scope for the award will be made by the SIGMETRICS Doctoral
Dissertation Award Committee.
- An English-language version of the dissertation must be submitted with
the nomination.
- A dissertation can be nominated for both the SIGMETRICS Doctoral
Dissertation Award and the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award.
- A supervisor can nominate a maximum of two PhD students in the same
year.

*Important dates:*

- Submission deadline: September 15, 2025.
- Notification: November 15, 2025.

*Submission procedure:*

All nomination materials must be submitted electronically by the supervisor
to the 2025 committee chair, Daniel Sadoc Menasche (sadoc@dcc.ufrj.br).
Please use the subject line: "SIGMETRICS DDA 2025 [candidate name]". You
will receive an acknowledgment of successful submission within one week of
your email. Nominations must be received by the submission deadline and
must be submitted in English. Late submissions will not be considered.
Supervisors of co-supervised candidates should coordinate to ensure that
only one nomination per candidate is submitted to the committee.

Nominations for the award must include:

- A statement summarizing the candidate's PhD thesis contributions and
potential impact, and justification of the nomination. Please address the
candidate's involvement and contributions with the SIGMETRICS or
Performance community. No more than two pages;
- A list of papers published within the candidate's thesis;
- A copy of the PhD thesis itself;
- Two endorsement letters supporting the nomination including the
significant PhD thesis contributions of the candidate. Each endorsement
should be no longer than 2 pages with a clear specification of the
nominee's PhD thesis contributions and potential impact;
- A concise statement (one sentence) of the PhD thesis contribution for
which the award is being given. This statement will appear on the plaque
and on the SIGMETRICS website.

PDF format is required for all materials. ACM's conflict-of-interest
guidelines <https://awards.acm.org/conflict-of-interest> apply to all award
nominations.

The 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Award Committee comprises Daniel Sadoc
Menasché (chair), Ningfang Mi, Jayakrishnan Nair, Giovanni Neglia and Ziv
Scully.

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[DMANET] IEEE 7th Computers, Communications and IT Applications Conference | December 14–17, 2025 | Madrid, Spain (Hybrid Event)

IEEE ComComAp 2025

7th Computers, Communications and IT Applications Conference

*December 14–17, 2025 | Madrid, Spain (Hybrid Event)*

Sponsored by the IEEE Spain Section
📢 Call for Papers

Dear Moayad Aloqaily,

The Computers, Communications and IT Applications Conference (ComComAp
2025) is pleased to invite submissions of original and high-quality
research papers for presentation at *ComComAp 2025*, to be held in Madrid,
Spain, as a hybrid event.

Sponsored by the IEEE Spain Section, this international forum brings
together scholars, industry professionals, and thought leaders to share
advancements at the convergence of computing systems, digital strategy, and
communication technologies.
🎯 Topics of Interest

Topics include, but are not limited to:
🖥️ Computing Technologies:

- Emerging computing paradigms
- Advances in algorithms, software engineering, and computational
methodologies
- High-performance computing and parallel processing

📡 Communication Systems and Networks:

- Developments in communication technologies
- Next-generation networking architectures
- Wireless communication protocols and standards

🌐 IoT Services and Applications:

- Architectural frameworks for IoT deployment
- Protocols enhancing interoperability and security in IoT ecosystems
- Integration of edge and cloud computing in IoT solutions
- Next Generation IoT
- IoT Devices/Applications
- IoT QoS and Management
- Multimedia over IoT
- IoT over 5G and 6G
- Vehicular Communications over IoT
- Cooperative IoT Services
- Social Networking and IoT
- IoT Green Computing

☁️ Edge and Cloud Computing:

- Innovations in edge computing technologies
- Cloud computing models and applications
- Hybrid computing solutions for optimized performance

🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI:

- Applications of AI and machine learning in computing and communications
- Intelligent systems and algorithms for data analysis
- Generative AI algorithms and models
- Applications of Generative AI in computing
- Telecommunications and Generative AI

🔒 Cybersecurity in IoT:

- Security challenges in IoT devices and networks
- Encryption and authentication protocols for IoT applications
- Countermeasures against IoT-related cyber threats

🏙️ Smart Cities and Applications:

- Integration of computing and IoT technologies in smart city initiatives
- Sustainable urban development through technological innovations
- Case studies and success stories in smart city implementations

👥 Human-Computer Interaction:

- Enhancing user experiences in computing applications
- Novel interaction paradigms and interface designs
- Accessibility and inclusivity in computing technologies

📊 Big Data Analytics:

- Data-driven decision-making and analytics
- Challenges and solutions in handling large-scale data sets
- Applications of big data in various domains

⚛️ Quantum Computing:

- Advancements in quantum computing technologies
- Applications of quantum computing in various fields
- Integration of quantum computing with classical systems

🦾 Robotics and Automation:

- Developments in robotic systems and automation technologies
- Applications of robotics in industry and daily life
- Ethical and societal implications of robotics and automation

🥽 Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR):

- Innovations in AR/VR technologies and applications
- Integration of AR/VR in education, healthcare, and entertainment
- Challenges in AR/VR user experience and interaction design

📶 6G and Future Communication Technologies:

- Research and developments in 6G networks
- Potential applications and challenges of 6G technologies
- Integration of 6G with existing communication infrastructures

📋 Submission Guidelines

*Paper Length:* Up to 6 pages (IEEE format)

*Submission Portal:* https://edas.info/N33714
<https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeFuBnbxXfses5HYSEimP/AitPzcO9x3aE>

*Requirements:* All papers must be original and not under consideration
elsewhere

*Templates:* Available on the conference website with detailed instructions
🗓️ Important Dates
Activity Deadline
Full/Short Paper Submission *September 15, 2025*
Poster/Demo Submission *September 29, 2025*
Notification (Full/Short Paper) *October 29, 2025*
Notification (Poster/Demo) *October 15, 2025*
Camera-Ready Submission *November 15, 2025*
Submit Your Paper
<https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG13FkmUr2oMB6rCD1Mf/vv-d0ltsEsul>
Conference Website
<https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7uhtbS2CxqGw9wBJwv/o9REP9Ntsx3I>

We look forward to receiving your innovative contributions and welcoming
you to Madrid for this prestigious conference!

Best regards,
*ComComAp 2025 Organizing Committee*

ComComAp 2025 - 7th Computers, Communications and IT Applications Conference

Website: https://comcomap.net/2025/
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Email: info@comcomap.net

Sponsored by the IEEE Spain Section

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[DMANET] EuroVis 2026: Call for workshops - 1st Reminder

EuroVis 2026: Call for workshops - 1st Reminder

https://eurovis.org.uk/workshops/

We solicit workshops related to all areas of visualization. These informal workshops in EuroVis provide a setting for participants to discuss advanced topics in visualization, involve experts in the field, disseminate work in progress, and promote new ideas. Workshops at EuroVis are open to all registered attendees ("invitation only" workshops will not be approved).

Important Dates

* Proposal Submission: Monday, September 29, 2025
* Notification: Monday, October 13, 2025

All deadlines are at 11:59 pm (23:59) AoE Anywhere on Earth (AoE<https://time.is/Anywhere_on_Earth>)

Workshops should:

* Emphasize emerging ideas, concepts, or technologies that are currently too nascent or too interdisciplinary for a full symposium;
* Encourage information flow not solely from the presenters to the audience but rather engage the participation of all attendees, for example, through collective or small group discussions.

Possible topics may include emerging or persisting problems, developing research agendas, networking to find common interests and possibilities for cooperation, interacting with domain experts involving analysis of their domain problems, etc.
When choosing workshop topics to propose, please consider pre-approved workshops and try to avoid large overlaps:

* EGPGV
* EuroVA

Note that workshops remain extremely well attended, but as new associated events and publication formats are introduced to EuroVis, the number of submitted papers may drop from previous years. So, a more interactive format (rather than one based mainly on presentations of submitted papers) is encouraged.

Submission requirements

Workshop proposals should include:

* a title,
* the contact details of the organizers,
* a brief description of the organizers' background, related publications, and research,
* the planned activities (e.g., mainly talks, mainly interactive sessions, a mix), including an outline schedule for the program—workshops are strongly encouraged, though not required, to consider ways to engage all participants interactively,
* the intended result and impact of the workshop,
* a brief justification for why this workshop is necessary (e.g., why would the topic benefit from a more informal setting, in what ways is the topic emergent or a relatively poor fit for the main conference program, etc.),
* a chosen measure for a successful CFP (e.g., number of submissions), possibly including an outline for a "backup policy" (e.g., changing the workshop format or voluntarily withdrawing the workshop before acceptance notification is sent, but should not require the workshop organizers to submit emergency papers to their own workshop),
* a statement of the organization and the development of the list of participants (intended size, detailed selection procedures, and timeline for finalizing workshop presenters),
* a list of any special technology needed,
* the number of poster slots requested, if the workshop intends to feature posters, and
* the proposed dates for the call for participation, author notification, and camera-ready deadlines (author notification must be before the early registration deadline for EuroVis; for inclusion of materials in the EG digital library and/or the downloadable proceedings, the camera-ready deadline must be 4 weeks prior to the conference).

Because the number of workshop time slots is limited, half-day workshop proposals are strongly encouraged. However, well-justified full-day proposals will also be considered. Full-day proposals may optionally state what changes would be implemented to allow the workshop schedule to fit within a half day.

If the proposed workshop is a follow-up of a previous workshop, please include a critical reflection of the prior workshop(s), including a discussion of the results and evidence of impact.

The proposal should not exceed four pages. Please use the template file from https://www.eurovis2025.lu/fileadmin/files/egPublStyle-EuroVis_full-short-stars-posters-edu_2025.zip

Attendance

At least one author for each paper must register and attend the conference in person.

Evaluation criteria

The workshops aim to include various topics and a healthy mix of new and recurring events. Repeat submissions will be partially judged by the previous workshop's success. Workshop success will be judged subjectively, but popularity, research impact, visibility, and attendee feedback will all be considered. Specifically, the workshop proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

* The potential for inspiring people, being influential, and opening new lines of research,
* The degree to which the workshop provides a more interactive environment for participants—all things being equal, preference will be given to workshops that emphasize participant interaction,
* The coherence of the proposed topic and the degree to which it would benefit from a workshop environment,
* The ability to attract people and make them excited about the workshop,
* The appropriateness with respect to EuroVis topics,
* If this workshop has special needs, the feasibility of the proposed plan, including financial, logistics, scheduling, and coordination impact, is also important.

The workshop chairs will balance the proposed topics to support the diversity of topics within EuroVis and complement the main program.

Organizers should consider what steps they will take to encourage diverse participants in their workshop (e.g., a balance of experience, background, gender, etc.) to make participation as inclusive as possible.

If accepted, workshops are required to prepare a short summary (50–100 words) for the workshop website and the web program.

Workshop Support

The workshop organizers will receive the following support from the EuroVis conference:

* One complimentary 1-day registration for an invited speaker,
* Room and AV support suitable for around 50 attendees,
* Food and beverages for attendees: coffee breaks throughout the day, Sunday evening opening reception, space in the poster display area, if requested (from a limited pool set aside for standard workshops; available space depends on the specifics of the venue; early requests given priority over late requests),
* PCS (Precision Conference Solutions) support for managing submissions and the review process,
* EuroGraphics Digital Library publication of the workshop proceedings, if requested (considered archival).

Note that each workshop participant will need to register to attend the EuroVis conference.

Workshop Chairs

* Angelos Chatzimparmpas, Utrecht University
* Guido Reina, Universität Stuttgart
* Cagatay Turkay, University of Warwick
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