[DMANET] Fully Funded BITS Pilani –RMIT Joint PhD Research

We are excited to invite motivated students to apply for a PhD project on Graph Protection Problems (Project ID: BRJP26100148). This research addresses fundamental questions about how networks can be protected against repeated attacks and disruptions. Graph protection models have potential applications in the design and resilience of communication networks, transport systems, critical infrastructure and cybersecurity. The project will also contribute to the development of new mathematical theory, algorithms and complexity results for important classes of graphs. The project offers: * A joint PhD award from BITS Pilani and RMIT University * Full tuition scholarships from RMIT and highly subsidised fees at BITS * A stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne * Co-supervision from faculty at both institutions and access to their world-class research infrastructure * A global academic experience, starting at BITS and extending with up to a year in Australia * A clear four-year progression, including structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion * Research opportunities aligned with RMIT’s impact-driven platforms, spanning both STEM and non-STEM domains If you are passionate about mathematics, graph theory and combinatorics, and want to shape solutions with global impact, we would love to hear from you. Veena Prabhakaran (veena.prabhakaran@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in) Marc Demange (marc.demange@rmit.edu.au) Kerri Morgan (kerri.morgan@rmit.edu.au) Application deadline: October 10, 2026 More information and application link: https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/default.aspx Search here for Project ID BRJP26100148 and title: On Graph Protection Problems https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ProjectsResearch.aspx Dr Kerri Morgan | Senior Lecturer (Department of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences) | School of Science, RMIT University Building 15 Level 4 Office: 015.04.001 | CRICOS provider code: 00122A [cid:5f4d9e8a-fc64-467a-afaf-c15bbbc51faf] [cid:5cd19229-8290-4936-bd38-d4ae255e9ca5] ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] REMINDER: Special Issue of DAM for ISCO 2026

REMINDER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers                             Combinatorial Optimization ISCO 2026       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite submissions of novel research articles for a forthcoming issue of Discrete Applied Mathematics on Combinatorial Optimization ISCO 2026. This special issue will be dedicated to the International Symposium on Combinatorial Optimization ISCO 2026 that was held at Kusadasi, Izmir, Turkey, from May 6–8, 2026. However, it is open to papers that were not presented at the conference. Contributions arising from papers given at the symposium should be substantially extended and should cite the conference paper. Guest editors: Volker Kaibel, kaibel@ovgu.de Simge Küçükyavuz, simge@northwestern.edu Hakan Kutucu, hakankutucu@karabuk.edu.tr A. Ridha Mahjoub, ridha.mahjoub@lamsade.dauphine.fr High-quality research papers are solicited to address theoretical as well as practical issues of combinatorial optimization. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: · Approximation algorithms · Branch-and-bound algorithms · Branch-and-cut-and price algorithms · Combinatorial optimization and machine learning · Computational biology · Computational complexity · Computational geometry · Constraint programming · Cutting plane algorithms · Exact and parameterized algorithms · Graph and network algorithms · Interior point methods · Linear and nonlinear (mixed-)integer programming · Local search algorithms · Multi-objective optimization · On-line algorithms · Polyhedral combinatorics · Randomized algorithms · Scheduling algorithms All submissions will be thoroughly refereed according to the high standards of Discrete Applied Mathematics. Manuscript submission information: Guide for authors can be found at: https://www.elsevier.com/journals/discrete-applied-mathematics/0166-218x/guide-for-authors The submission portal for the special issue is open. Full papers must be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial Manager System (http://ees.elsevier.com/dam). Please see the Author Instructions on the site if you have not yet submitted a paper through this web-based system. When submitting your paper, be sure to specify that the paper is a contribution for the special issue by selecting the article type VSI:ISCO 2026. Important dates: Submission deadline: is November 30, 2026 Additional information about the special issue can be obtained from the Guest Editors. ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] FICN 2026: The IEEE co-sponsored International Conference on Future and Intelligent Communication and Networking, 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA.

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The International Conference on Future and Intelligent Communication and Networking (FICN 2026) https://emergingtechnet.org/FICN2026/index.php 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA. Hybrid Event and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Lone Star Section *AISSA 2026 CFP:* Future and intelligent communication and networking represent a rapidly evolving field driven by the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and next-generation wireless systems like 5G and beyond. As global connectivity demands continue to grow, modern networks are becoming more autonomous, adaptive, and capable of handling massive volumes of data in real time. These intelligent systems enable innovations across various domains, including smart cities, IoT ecosystems, autonomous transportation, and cloud-edge infrastructures. The convergence of communication technologies with intelligent decision-making is transforming how networks are designed, managed, and optimized, paving the way for more efficient, secure, and scalable digital environments. The International Conference on Future and Intelligent Communication and Networking (FICN 2026) invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research papers addressing the latest advancements in communication systems and intelligent networking technologies. FICN 2026 aims to provide a global platform for sharing innovative ideas, emerging trends, and practical solutions in the fields of next-generation communication, artificial intelligence-driven networks, and smart connectivity systems. The conference will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to foster collaboration and advance the state of the art in intelligent communication technologies. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems with special interest in but not limited to: · Future and intelligent communication and networking Systems · Cloud, Edge Computing and Fog Networking · Artificial Intelligence for Communication and Networking · Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models · Computer Vision, Image and Video Processing · Future Communication and Networking Applications · 5G, 6G, and Beyond Communication Systems · Computational Language and Human-Centered Systems · Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT · Communication and Networking Security · Agentic AI communication and networking Systems · Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models for Communication and Networking Applications *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 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Length of short papers can be up to 6 pages. Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the conference Proceeding, and to be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. *Important Dates:* - *Paper submission deadline: 1 October 2026 (Extended)* - Notification of acceptance: 1 November 2026 - Camera-ready Submission: 15 November 2026 *Contact:* Please send any inquiry on FICN to: emergingtechnetwork@gmail.com ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] IEEE WoWMoM 2027 - Call for Workshop Proposals

Call for Workshops Proposals - co-located with IEEE WoWMoM 2027 - DEADLINE November 16, 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------- IEEE WoWMoM 2027 - World of Wireless Mobility, IoT and Machine Learning Call for Papers 21-24 June 2027, Irvine, California, USA https://wowmom2027.dii.unipi.it -------------------------------------------------------------- Scope and Overview The IEEE Symposium on a World of Wireless Mobility, IoT and Machine Learning (IEEE WoWMoM 2027) is a premier international forum for research at the intersection of wireless and mobile networking, distributed systems, multimedia communications, and emerging networked applications, at its 28th edition! https://wowmom2027.dii.unipi.it/index.html The IEEE WoWMoM 2027 Organizing Committee invites proposals for full-day or half-day workshops to be held in conjunction with the conference. WoWMoM workshops provide an opportunity to explore emerging, focused, interdisciplinary, and forward-looking research topics in an interactive setting. They are intended to complement the main conference program by creating a forum in which researchers and practitioners can present novel ideas, discuss early-stage results, identify new research challenges, and foster collaborations around rapidly evolving areas. We particularly encourage workshop proposals that address timely or emerging research directions, bring together communities that do not traditionally interact, or investigate visionary and potentially controversial topics related to wireless, mobile, and multimedia networking. Workshops should be designed to promote active participation and lively discussion. Organizers are therefore encouraged to consider formats including keynote talks, moderated discussions, and other interactive activities. Workshop proposals are welcome across the broad technical scope of IEEE WoWMoM, including, but not limited to, topics related to wireless and mobile networks, next-generation communication systems, edge and cloud networking, Internet of Things and cyber-physical systems, AI/ML-enabled networking, network intelligence and automation, mobile and pervasive computing, multimedia systems, network security and privacy, experimental networking, emerging applications, and interdisciplinary networking research. Accepted workshop papers will be published in dedicated workshops proceedings, separate from the IEEE WoWMoM 2027 main conference proceedings, and published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, indicating their affiliation with IEEE WoWMoM 2027. All accepted workshops are expected to follow a common paper format and review schedule. Workshop papers must use the standard two-column IEEE conference format and have a maximum length of 6 pages. Workshop Co-Chairs will work closely with the organizers of accepted workshops to coordinate the review process, maintain a high-quality technical program, and ensure that all accepted papers satisfy IEEE publication requirements. To be included in the conference proceedings, at least one author of each accepted workshop paper must register for IEEE WoWMoM 2027 at the applicable full conference registration rate, and the paper must be presented by one of its authors during the workshop. Through its workshop program, IEEE WoWMoM 2027 aims to provide a vibrant environment for launching new research directions, consolidating emerging communities, and stimulating discussions that may shape the future of wireless, mobile, and multimedia networking. Researchers interested in building such communities are strongly encouraged to submit a workshop proposal. Submission Guidelines Each workshop proposal must include at least the following: * Workshop title: The full name of the workshop and its intended acronym. * Organizers: The names and affiliations of the organizers (up to three, from at least two different institutions). * Description: A brief description (up to one page) of the technical issues that the workshop will address, and the reasons why the workshop is of interest to WoWMoM at this time. * Target community: A description of the communities or research groups the workshop intends to attract. * Program committee: The names and affiliations of at least ten prospective program committee members. * Format and schedule: The planned format of the workshop (full-day or half-day) as well as a tentative schedule that demonstrates the strategy to facilitate lively discussions and the involvement of attendees. * Invited speakers: The names of potential invited keynote speakers, if an invited talk is included in the planned format. * Past editions: If applicable, a description of past versions of the workshop, including dates, organizers, numbers of submitted and accepted papers, and number of attendees. * Tentative CFP: A tentative call for papers for the workshop. * Dissemination plan: A description of the planned activities for disseminating information about the workshop (e.g., publicizing CFPs) and the workshop website. Workshop proposals must be submitted in PDF format on or before November 16th, 2026 by e-mail to the IEEE WoWMoM 2027 Workshops Co-Chairs, using “WoWMoM2027 Workshop Proposal” as the subject line. Important Dates - Proposals due: November 16, 2026 - Acceptance notification: December 1, 2026 The applicants should assume for now the following dates for workshop schedules: - Papers due: February 19, 2027 - Acceptance notification: April 12, 2027 - Camera-ready version due: May 5, 2027 Workshops Co-Chairs Francesca Righetti, Pegaso University, Italy Zhangyu Guan, Virginia Tech, USA ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. 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[DMANET] DRAS 2026: The IEEE co-sponsored International Conference on Drones, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA.

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The International Conference on Drones, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DRAS 2026) https://emergingtechnet.org/DRAS2026/index.php 8 - 10 December, 2026 | San Antonio, USA. Hybrid Event and Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Lone Star Section *DRAS 2026 CFP:* Drones, robotics, and Autonomous systems are transforming the way industries, governments, and societies operate by enabling intelligent automation, autonomous decision-making, and advanced remote operations. These technologies integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, computer vision, communication networks, and real-time data processing to perform complex tasks with high efficiency and precision. From aerial drones used in surveillance, agriculture, delivery services, and environmental monitoring to robotic systems applied in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and smart infrastructure, Autonomous technologies are becoming essential components of modern digital transformation. As research and innovation continue to evolve, drones and robotic systems are expected to play a critical role in shaping future smart cities, defense systems, disaster response, industrial automation, and next-generation intelligent transportation systems. The International Conference on Drones, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DRAS 2026) invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, practitioners, and students from around the world to submit original research papers, case studies, and innovative applications in the rapidly evolving fields of drones, robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent Autonomous technologies. DRAS 2026 aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for presenting recent advances, emerging trends, practical challenges, and future directions in Autonomous systems and robotics technologies. The conference will foster collaboration between academia, industry, government agencies, and technology innovators working on next-generation autonomous and intelligent systems. The conference welcomes high-quality contributions addressing theoretical foundations, system architectures, algorithms, experimental studies, prototypes, industrial deployments, and real-world applications related to drones, robotics, and autonomous systems. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems with special interest in but not limited to: · Drones and Autonomous Systems · Robotics and Intelligent Systems · Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems · Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models · Computer Vision, Image and Video Processing for Autonomous Systems · Communication, Networks, and Cybersecurity for Autonomous Systems · Applications and Emerging Technologies · Computational Language and Human-Centered Systems · Sensors, Control, and Embedded Systems for Autonomous Systems · Multimodal LLMs Systems for Autonomous Systems · Agentic AI Systems for Autonomous Systems *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 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Length of short papers can be up to 6 pages. Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the conference Proceeding, and to be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. *Important Dates:* - *Paper submission deadline: 1 October 2026 (Extended)* - Notification of acceptance: 1 November 2026 - Camera-ready Submission: 15 November 2026 *Contact:* Please send any inquiry on DRAS to: emergingtechnetwork@gmail.com ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] GeMAIHc 2027: early registration October 10

******************************************************** 1st INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ON GENERATIVE & MULTIMODAL AI FOR HEALTHCARE GeMAIHc 2027 Milan, Italy February 1-5, 2027 https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/ ******************************************************** Co-organized by: Human Technopole IRDTA – Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice ****************************************************** Early registration: October 10, 2026 ****************************************************** SCOPE AI is rapidly redefining biomedical research, clinical decision-making, and healthcare delivery worldwide. GeMAIHc 2027 will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art AI methodologies. Topics will include generative modelling, multimodal data integration and augmentation, large language models and clinical NLP, medical image synthesis and analysis, as well as evaluation, robustness, validation, ethical considerations, and regulatory aspects of AI systems in healthcare. GeMAIHc 2027 aims to become a leading international forum at the intersection of generative AI, multimodal learning, and healthcare innovation. The program will emphasize both methodological foundations and real-world clinical applications, combining theoretical insights with practical perspectives. This interdisciplinary event will feature 18 monographic three-hour courses, 2 keynote lectures, 3 scientific sessions, 1 symposium, and a hackathon. Leading academics and industry pioneers will share their expertise and perspectives with attendees. In-person interaction and networking will be central components of the event, while full remote participation will also be possible. ADDRESSED TO The program is open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in AI, data science, and biomedical disciplines, clinicians and healthcare professionals, industry practitioners and innovators, and policymakers and stakeholders in digital health. There are no formal academic prerequisites for participation. Researchers and professionals at all career stages are welcome. An international audience is expected, with backgrounds spanning computer science, medicine, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, and the social sciences. GeMAIHc 2027 will offer a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a rapidly evolving field, to interact with experts across disciplines, to establish collaborations and expand professional networks, and to explore how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare. VENUE GeMAIHc 2027 will take place in Milan, one of Europe’s leading international centers for science, industry, fashion, and finance. The venue will be: Human Technopole Viale Rita Levi-Montalcini, 1 20157 Milan, Italy https://humantechnopole.it/en/ STRUCTURE Three parallel courses will run throughout the event. Participants will be free to choose the sessions they wish to attend and may move between courses at any time. A symposium will offer participants and companies the opportunity to present ongoing research or industrial developments through 10-minute oral presentations. The school will include a hackathon, during which participants will work in teams to tackle challenges in generative and multimodal AI for healthcare. All lectures will be video recorded and made available to participants for 45 days after the event. Full live online participation will be possible. Nevertheless, the organizers emphasize the importance of in-person interaction and networking in research training events of this kind. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Deborah Estrin (Cornell University), Transforming Longitudinal Care with Digital Biomarkers and Therapeutics Lyle Palmer (Adelaide University), Deep Learning in Medicine: Some Lessons from Epidemiology and Genomics PROFESSORS AND COURSES Pierre Baldi (University of California Irvine), [introductory/advanced] The AI-driven Healthcare of the Future David Buckeridge (McGill University), [intermediate] Multi-Modal Data Analysis in Population and Public Health Alejandro Frangi (University of Manchester), [intermediate/advanced] Virtual Patient Populations for In Silico Trials Using Generative AI Based on Multimodal Real-World Data Charles Friedman (University of Michigan), [introductory] Synergizing AI and Learning Health Systems to Transform Health Judy Wawira Gichoya (Emory University), [introductory/advanced] Combination in a Hands on Lab for Harmonizing Radiology Datasets Maryellen Giger (University of Chicago), [introductory/intermediate] Role of Data & Algorithms in Trustworthy Medical Imaging AI Casey Greene (University of Colorado), [introductory/advanced] Translating Generative AI into Healthcare from Pharmacogenomics to Foundation Models Tina Hernandez-Boussard (Stanford University), [intermediate/advanced] The AI Lifecycle in Healthcare: Evaluation, Deployment, and Responsible Implementation Jianying Hu (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center), [intermediate/advanced] Advanced Computing for Biomedical Research and Discovery Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer (University of Colorado), [introductory] Toward Digital Twins: Multimodal AI for Imaging and Precision Medicine Alex John London (Carnegie Mellon University), [intermediate/advanced] Ethical and Scientific Challenges to Unlocking the Clinical Value of Artificial Intelligence Asoke Nandi (Brunel University of London), [introductory/advanced] Selected Case Studies of Medical Image Segmentation Tom Pollard (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), [introductory/intermediate] Data: The Foundation, Constraint, and Failure Mode of Deployable Health AI Hoifung Poon (Recursion), [advanced] Toward Virtual Patient: AI for Accelerating Medical Discovery Jian Tang (Mila-Québec AI Institute), [introductory/advanced] Generative AI for Protein Design Peter van Ooijen (University of Groningen), [intermediate] Multimodal AI for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Tumor Segmentation, Uncertainty, and Explainability Karin Verspoor (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), [introductory/intermediate] AI Scientists and beyond: Roles for GenAI in Biomedical Research and Discovery Jelmer M. Wolterink (University of Twente), [intermediate/advanced] Data Representations in Health Digital Twinning: From Features to Foundation Models HT RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES Human Technopole will organize 3 scientific sessions: Probabilistic Models for (Medical) Image Analysis, by Jan Funke, Florian Jug, Federico Carrara, and Benjamin Salmon AI Models for Computational Biology, by Andrea Sottoriva, Michele Calabrò, and Manuel Dileo AI in Health Data Science, by Francesca Ieva, Andrea Ganna, Michela Carlotta Massi, Nicole Fontana, and Alessia Mapelli SYMPOSIUM A symposium will feature voluntary 10-minute oral presentations on ongoing research projects and industrial developments. Participants interested in presenting should submit a one-page abstract including title, authors, and summary to david@irdta.eu by January 8, 2027. HACKATHON Hands-on team activities will be organized around challenges in generative and multimodal AI for healthcare. The challenges will be released two weeks before the beginning of the school. A jury will evaluate the submissions, and the winners will be announced at the end of February 2027. Winning teams will receive a modest monetary prize, while runners-up will receive certificates of recognition. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Jan Funke (Milan) Ilaria Guerini (Milan) Francesca Ieva (Milan) Carlos Martín-Vide (Tarragona, program chair) Michela Carlotta Massi (Milan, local chair) Santiago Montes (Tarragona, webpage) Sara Morales (Luxembourg, finances) David Silva (London, organization chair) REGISTRATION Registration is available at: https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/registration/ The selection of six courses requested during registration is tentative and non-binding. This information will help estimate demand for logistical planning purposes. As venue capacity is limited, registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once capacity has been reached. Early registration is strongly recommended. FEES Registration fees include access to all school activities and lunches. Several early registration deadlines are available, and fees vary depending on the registration period. Fees are identical for on-site and online participation. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation suggestions will be provided in due time at: https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/accommodation/ CERTIFICATE Participants will receive a certificate indicating 40 hours of academic activities. This certificate should be suitable for participants seeking ECTS recognition from their home institutions. SPONSORS Companies, institutions, and organizations interested in sponsoring the event may download the sponsorship leaflet from: https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/sponsors/ QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION david@irdta.eu ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Human Technopole Universitat Rovira i Virgili IRDTA – Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Extended Deadline for Paper Submission: CALDAM 2027

Conference on Algorithms and Discrete Applied Mathematics (CALDAM) 2027 - Extended Deadline for Paper Submission The 13th Annual International Conference on Algorithms and Discrete Applied Mathematics (CALDAM 2027) will be organized by The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur, India from 11th to 13th of February 2027. Invited Speakers: *1. Ryuhei Uehara, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan* *2. Niranjan Balachandran, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India* *3. Apurva Mudgal, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India* Conference webpage: https://caldam2027.lnmiit.ac.in/ Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=caldam2027 Important Dates: *Last date for Paper Submission * *(Extended)* *: *September 21, 2026, AoE *September 28, 2026, AoE* *Revision of submission * *(Extended)* *: * September 23, 2026, AoE *September 30, 2026, AoE* Notification of Acceptance: November 13, 2026, AoE Camera-ready Version: November 27, 2026, AoE The detailed CFP can be found here: https://caldam2027.lnmiit.ac.in/call-for-papers CALDAM 2027 invites papers describing original research in the areas of design, analysis and experimental evaluation of algorithms and in discrete applied mathematics. An indicative list of sub-areas are given below. Papers must be typeset using LaTeX/LaTeX2e and may not exceed 14 pages in LNCS style, including bibliographic references. Further details may be included in a clearly marked appendix that will be read at the discretion of the program committee. Only electronic submission is allowed. Submitted papers must describe previously unpublished work and may not be submitted concurrently to another conference with refereed proceedings or to a refereed journal. Please find the guidelines for authors on the Springer website. CALDAM Topics: Approximation Algorithms | Combinatorial Algorithms | Combinatorics | Data Structures | Parallel and Distributed Algorithms | Combinatorial Geometry | Graph Drawing | Graph Theory | Computational Geometry | Online Algorithms | Network Optimization | | Randomized Algorithms | Parameterized Complexity | Theoretical Aspects of Machine Learning | Computational Learning Theory Proceedings: The proceedings of accepted papers of CALDAM 2027 will be published in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) by Springer. Also, selected papers of CALDAM 2027 are likely to be published in a special issue of the Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) journal of Elsevier and the Acta Informatica journal of Springer. With best regards B.S. Panda <https://web.iitd.ac.in/~bspanda/> Rishi Ranjan Singh <https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=rishi> PC Co-Chairs, CALDAM 2027 -- Dr. Rishi Ranjan Singh Associate Professor Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, 491001 +91 831 805 1673 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Positions in Bonn: full professor and assistant professor with tenure track

Dear colleagues, We welcome applications for two positions at our institute (http://www.or.uni-bonn.de) in Bonn, Germany: 1. a full professor (https://www.or.uni-bonn.de/stellenausschreibung/W3.pdf) 2. an assistant professor with tenure track (https://www.or.uni-bonn.de/stellenausschreibung/W1.pdf) The deadline is November 9. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards Jens Vygen ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] [Habilitation Thesis Defense] Martin Krejca

Dear all, It is my great pleasure to invite you to my habilitation thesis defense on *October 9 (Friday), 2026* from *12 p.m. (noon, Paris time) onward* in *room 26-00/534* of the *Jussieu campus*, Paris, France. The thesis is titled /Understanding Complex Behavior Emerging From Randomized Processes in Artificial Intelligence/ and is online available at the following link. The abstract and the jury are at the end of this e-mail. https://www.lix.polytechnique.fr/Labo/Martin.KREJCA/files/hdr-thesis/emergence-of-complexity-in-ai.pdf You can *join online* with the following link: *https://rendez-vous.renater.fr/private/HDR_Defense_Krejca_id_53539c99cefc1de44b49accbacad2bb3c72d62f8218aaccd66bf8908caae71cc__uws-7r9fkgbr_b9d93e-f5f9e7-8ca614* *If you intend to join online*, please contact me (martin.krejca@polytechnique.edu) so that I can provide you with the password that is required for joining. *If you intend to join on-site*, then please register with the following link by October 4. Space is /immensely/ scarce, limited to 8 seats, so I will need to make a selection if the demand is too high. If possible, please prefer to join online. https://evento.renater.fr/survey/martin-krejca-hdr-defense-ih885iad If you wish the join the celebration after the defense, then please register with the following link by October 4. https://evento.renater.fr/survey/martin-krejca-hdr-celebration-hlkoawhv I am happy to see you both online or on-site! Best regards, Martin *Abstract* Artificial intelligence (AI) is a vast area in computer science that spans various research directions. Many of these directions analyze or improve state-of-the-art models, forming the /core/ of modern AI research. The remaining directions investigate less prominent AI approaches, methods supporting the state of the art, or topics that are also studied using modern AI models. These constitute the /wider/ AI area and provide an important extension of the core. In this thesis, I summarize my scientific contributions to two fields that fall into the wider AI area: multi-objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) and stochastic infection processes. MOEAs are optimization heuristics that construct complex solutions to hard problems by iteratively applying simple operations—a concept also present in other AI methods. Moreover, evolutionary principles are used in order to enhance existing AI approaches, acting as supporting tools. On the other hand, stochastic infection processes model spreading phenomena in networks, which are frequently subject to investigation via modern AI tools. The processes underlying both of these areas are similar, with simple iterative decisions resulting in overall complex behavior. This allows studying them via similar approaches, which forms the basis of my research. My main goal is to derive mathematically rigorous guarantees for such processes that provide deep insights for the reasons of the complex behavior that we observe. Since my PhD, my line of research in these two areas has led to several publications, most of them at top AI venues. In this thesis, I discuss these contributions, describe how I use these topics to educate a new generation of researchers, and I provide an overview of my vision for how I will contribute to these areas in the future. For MOEAs, my contributions analyze the impact of different operations on the performance of state-of-the-art algorithms. We find that some operations have issues or bottlenecks, and we provide better alternatives that can provably result in drastic performance improvements. For stochastic infection processes, we pioneer the fully rigorous analysis of an established model where infected agents can be temporarily immune, and we study the influence of diminishing and of increasing infection rates. Notably, we find that the exact definition of immunity plays a crucial role in the resulting behavior. *Jury* *Christoph Dürr*, Sorbonne University, France, /Head of jury/ *Joshua Knowles*, Schlumberger Cambridge Research, UK, /Reviewer/ *Johannes Lengler*, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, /Reviewer/ *Jonathan E. Rowe,* University of Birmingham, UK, /Reviewer/ *Carlos A. Coello Coello*, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, /Jury member/ *Marc Schoenauer*, INRIA, France, /Jury member/ ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Bridges between proofs, communication, and computation, Cambridge, November 30 – December 4, 2026

Dear colleagues, This is to announce the following workshop at Cambridge. November 30 – December 4, 2026 Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge https://www.newton.ac.uk/event/lfcw03/ Registration deadline: *September 20, 2026* This workshop will bring together researchers from several areas of complexity to discuss recent connections between proof complexity and computation. These connections often rely on ideas and techniques from communication complexity, algebraic complexity, circuit complexity, and the complexity of total search problems. They have led to new perspectives on the power and limitations of proof systems, and to new methods for establishing complexity lower bounds and unprovability results. The talks will focus on developments in and around proof complexity, including communication-based lower-bound methods, lifting theorems, algebraic techniques, circuit lower bounds, and connections with search problems. The workshop will provide a forum for presenting current research with emphasis on lower bounds, barriers, and connections between different models of computation and proofs. Best wishes, Iddo -- Professor Iddo Tzameret Chair in Computational Complexity Department of Computing Imperial College London Huxley Building South Kensington Campus London, SW7 2AZ E-mail: i.tzameret@imperial.ac.uk Website: https://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~itzamere/ ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Erdos Center postdoc application deadline looming!

The Erdos Center at the Renyi Institute organizes a Special Semester on Ordered Combinatorics, January 1-June 30, 2027. For more information, see https://erdoscenter.renyi.hu/articles/simons-semester-ordered-combinatorics-2027-spring The first major event in the framework of the program will be a Winter School for PhD students and early career combinatorists working In Order and Structure in Geometry, January 18-22, 2027. There will be three minicourses Andreas Holmsen (KAIST) — Intersection patterns and homological minors Cosmin Pohoata (Emory) — The Erdős–Szekeres problem Géza Tóth (Rényi) — Crossing numbers of graphs HURRY UP! Registration for the School will end on September 30. LESS THAN TWO WEEKS FROM NOW Cheers, Penny Haxell, Janos Pach, Gabor Tardos, Ji Zeng,! ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] In-person workshop October 5th: Optimization for Interpretable Machine Learning – Registration reminder

Dear colleagues, A quick reminder about our upcoming *in-person workshop* *Optimization for Interpretable Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering* to be held on *Monday, October 5, 2026*, at *ESSEC Business School, Cergy (Paris area), France*. The workshop will bring together researchers working at the interface of Mathematical Optimization and Machine Learning, with a particular focus on classification, clustering, interpretability, and structured learning models. The *updated *list of invited speakers is: - *Zacharie Alès* — ENSTA Paris, UMA Laboratory, France - *Lavinia Amorosi* — Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - *Farnaz Farzania* — Copenhagen Business School, Denmark - *Javier Marenco* — Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina - *Justo Puerto* — IMUS, University of Seville, Spain - *Fabian Wilschewski* — University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany The *workshop program is now available on the event website*, together with further information and the registration form: https://sites.google.com/essec.edu/oiml-workshop/home Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. *Registration will remain open until Friday, September 25.* We hope to see many of you in Cergy! Best regards, *Diego Delle Donne* ESSEC Business School ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Postdoc at the University of Sydney

A postdoctoral position is available in theoretical computer science with me at the University of Sydney on topics related to reactive synthesis, nondeterministic planning, and decision theory. The appointment is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The starting date is flexible, but expected around early 2027. The successful candidate will join the Sydney Algorithms and Computing Theory group working in foundational aspects of computer science (usyd-sact.github.io/). Application link: tinyurl.com/cmfe4s58 For informal enquiries, feel free to contact me at sasha.rubin@sydney.edu.au ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] Faculty Positions in Mathematics at KFUPM

The Department of Mathematics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor positions in Mathematics. Interested candidates are invited to see the full advertisement and apply through MathJobs.org: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25020 ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] PhD position in Marne-la-Vallée (near Paris, France), deadline September 30

A PhD position is available in Marne-la-Vallée (near Paris, France) for the ANR Project PLASMA. In this project, we have brought together theoretical computer scientists with a shared interest in providing mathematical insights into real-world implementations. Beyond conducting detailed studies of key implementations, our primary goal is to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for analyzing modern algorithms and data structures, which could be used to guide the evolutions of these algorithms, with an emphasis on modeling modern computer architecture. Additionally, we aim to create mathematical models that capture the key statistical properties of real-world data and validate these models against state-of-the-art implementations. Position: - Full-time for 3 years, starting at the very beginning of January 2027 (or sooner). - In the Analysis of Algorithms subteam of the CS lab of Université Gustave Eiffel (5 permanent researchers and 3 PhD students). - Possibility of a co-supervision with the CS lab of Université de Caen Normandie. Topics: - The exact topic will be determined with the PhD student, at the boundary between the actual implementation of algorithms in contemporary programming languages and the combinatorial and probabilistic tools used to analyze them. It can be more on the CS side or on the analysis side. - The candidate must be specialized in algorithmics, combinatorics, or discrete probability, while having some notions of and an interest in all three areas. Low-level programming skills are not required, but are certainly an asset for these topics. Applications: Send an email with your application in only one pdf file to Cyril Nicaud ( [ mailto:cyril.nicaud@univ-eiffel.fr | cyril.nicaud@univ-eiffel.fr ] ) and Julien Courtiel ( [ mailto:julien.courtiel@unicaen.fr | julien.courtiel@unicaen.fr ] ) before ** September 30 ** containing: - A short motivation letter - A curriculum vitae (CV) - Transcripts of records for your Bachelor's and Master's studies - Your master's thesis (or a draft) - The email addresses of two references we can contact You can contact Cyril Nicaud ( [ mailto:cyril..nicaud@univ-eiffel.fr | cyril.nicaud@univ-eiffel.fr ] ) and Julien Courtiel ( [ mailto:julien.courtiel@unicaen.fr | julien.courtiel@unicaen.fr ] ) for more information. ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] PhD Position in Computational Geometry and Computational Topology at TU Eindhoven

TLDR: PhD position in Computational Geometry and Computational Topology at TU Eindhoven (TU/e) Apply here by October 2: https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-in-computational-geometry-and-computational-topology The Project Computational geometry and computational topology are areas of research focused on the design and analysis of algorithms for spatial data. These algorithms typically leverage geometric and topological structure present in the data to obtain efficient solutions. This project focuses on computing similarities between networks in a spatial context, such as networks embedded in the Euclidean plane, or on a terrain. We intend to develop topology- and geometry-aware graph edit distances, drawing inspiration from well-studied variants of the Fréchet distance between curves. This project has a vacancy for one PhD student. Tasks As a PhD student working on the project, your main task will be to perform research, in close collaboration with your advisory team and others involved in the project. The advisory team consists of dr. Tim Ophelders and prof. dr. Bettina Speckmann. One PhD student is already working on the project. Your tasks as a PhD student also include participating in international conferences and workshops to present your results. Besides working on your research project, you will also assist in some algorithms-related courses, as a teaching assistant (TA). You will be working in the TU/e Algorithms cluster (algo.win.tue.nl<https://algo.win.tue.nl/>), one of the largest research groups world-wide that focuses on algorithms research. The cluster is known for its research in computational geometry and topology, algorithms for spatiotemporal data, and algorithmic visualization, as well as graph and FPT algorithms. The cluster provides a lively and international environment for your research. As a PhD student, you do need not speak Dutch: it is easy to get by with English, not only at the university (where all courses are taught in English) but also in everyday life. Requirements - A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in computer science or mathematics, with a strong background in algorithms. - A passion for research in computational geometry and computational topology - An interest in teaching algorithms-related courses - Fluency in spoken and written English (C1 level) Employment Benefits - Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment. - Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881), with a year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%. - An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities. - A staff immigration team and a tax compensation scheme for international candidates. Applying All applications should be submitted through the TU/e application website: https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-in-computational-geometry-and-computational-topology For full consideration, apply by October 2, 2026. Questions If you have questions about the position or project, please contact dr. Tim Ophelders (t.a.e.ophelders@tue.nl<mailto:t.a.e.ophelders@tue.nl>) ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] CfP: SAND 2027 in Paderborn, Germany

Dear DMANET community, Please note the upcoming submission deadline for SAND. Cheers, Stefan ====================================== SAND 2027: Call for Papers ====================================== The 6th Symposium on Algorithmic Foundations of Dynamic Networks June 30 - July 2, 2027 Paderborn, Germany https://sand2027.cs.upb.de/ <https://sand2027.cs.upb.de/> ====================================== Dates ====================================== Submission Deadline: December 8, 2026, 23:59 AoE Notification: February 26, 2027 Camera-ready version: March 27, 2027 Conference: June 30 - July 2, 2027 ====================================== Scope ====================================== The Symposium on Algorithmic Foundations of Dynamic Networks is a primary venue for original research on the fundamental aspects of computing in dynamic networks and dynamic computational processes. Broadly, the conference and its community aim to improve understanding of the role of dynamics in computing. We seek high-quality contributions related to this aim from all viewpoints, including theory, design, analysis, and applications, and welcome both conceptual and technical contributions, as well as novel ideas and new problems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Bio-inspired, physical, and chemical dynamic models - Boolean networks - Complex systems, financial, social, and transportation networks - Computability and complexity within dynamic networks - Continuous models of dynamic networks - Distributed computation in dynamic networks - Dynamic graph algorithms - Dynamically reconfigurable networks and graph reconfiguration - Dynamics of games, puzzles, and gadget systems - Fault tolerance, network self-organization, and formation - Geometric dynamic models - Information spreading, gossiping, and epidemics - IoT, cloud, edge, and fog computing - Learning approaches for dynamic networks - Multilayer, peer-to-peer, and overlay networks - New models for dynamic networks - Offline and online algorithms for dynamic networks - Population protocols and chemical reaction networks - Randomness in dynamic networks - Reconfigurable and swarm robotics, programmable matter, and DNA self-assembly - Streaming models - Temporal data and dynamic network analysis - Temporal graphs - Wireless networks, mobile computing, and autonomous agents ====================================== Paper Submission ====================================== Papers should be submitted electronically through Easychair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sand2027). Submissions must be in English in pdf format and they must be prepared using the LaTeX style template for LIPIcs ( https://submission.dagstuhl.de/series/details/5#author) with \documentclass[a4paper,anonymous,USenglish]{lipics-v2021}. Submissions must be anonymous, without any author names, affiliations, or email addresses. SAND accepts two types of submissions: regular papers and brief announcements. A regular paper submission must be original research and report on novel results that have not appeared or been concurrently submitted to a journal or a conference with published proceedings. Every regular paper submission must be at most *15 pages*, excluding references, plus an (optional) appendix. The main part of the submission (i.e. the *15 pages*) should contain a clear presentation of the merits of the paper, including a discussion of the paper's importance within the context of prior work and a description of the key technical and conceptual ideas used to achieve its main claims. There is no guarantee that the reviewers will read the (optional) appendix; this will only be read at the discretion of the Program Committee. The appendix can contain missing proofs from the main text, or it can just be the full version of the paper, this decision is left to the authors. A brief announcement submission may report on preliminary work or work presented elsewhere. The title of a brief announcement submission should begin with "Brief Announcement: ". Papers submitted as brief announcements should include presentation of their merits within *5 pages* plus at most 1 extra page of references, plus an (optional) appendix (as described above). The program committee may decide that some of the regular papers not selected for publication are suitable for publication in the brief announcement format. The authors of any such paper will be asked to prepare a brief announcement final version out of their original regular submission. By default, every regular paper submission will be considered as a potential brief announcement, if it is not accepted as a regular paper. Any authors who *do not* wish their regular paper submission to be considered for the brief announcement format in case of rejection, are asked to clearly indicate this on the first page of their submission, for example by adding above or below the title "NOT eligible for brief announcement". ====================================== Instructions for Double-Blind Review ====================================== The reviewing process is double-blind, the authors' names must not be included in the paper, and the writing of the manuscript should be done in such a way to not de-anonymize authors (e.g., instead of, our result [1], they should use, the result of [1]). We assume that reviewers do not actively try to recognize the authors. Therefore, authors are allowed to publish their results on pre-print services before or at any point of the submission/reviewing process. Non-anonymous submissions will be rejected. ====================================== Use of AI Tools ====================================== If any AI tools were used in preparing a submission (beyond copyediting or use of internet search tools), the nature of the usage should be disclosed in the submission for the sake of transparency. If AI tools are used, authors remain accountable for the content of the paper, including avoiding plagiarism and providing appropriate citations of sources. ====================================== Publication ====================================== The conference proceedings will be published by LIPIcs. The final version of the paper must be formatted following the LIPIcs guidelines ( https://submission.dagstuhl.de/documentation/authors). Papers accepted in full will have 15 pages in the final proceedings (excluding references). Any papers accepted in the brief announcement format will have 5 pages in the final proceedings plus at most 1 extra page of references. Extended and revised versions of selected papers will be considered for a special issue of a journal. For every accepted regular paper and brief announcement, at least one of the authors must fully register and present the paper during the conference and according to the conference program. Any paper accepted but not presented will be withdrawn from the final proceedings. ====================================== Awards ====================================== All regular papers are eligible for the best paper award. Regular papers co-authored by at least one full-time student may also be eligible for the best student paper award. For a paper to be considered for the best student paper award, at least one author who is a full-time student at the time of submission should have made a significant contribution to the paper. In case the authors think that their paper is eligible for the best student paper award, they should clearly indicate this on the first page of their submission, for example by adding above or below the title "Eligible for the best student paper award". ====================================== Organization ====================================== Program Chairs: - Thomas Erlebach, Durham University, UK - Stefan Schmid, TU Berlin, Germany Program Committee: - Daniel Amir, Technion, Israel - Thomas Bellitto, LIP6, Sorbonne University, France - Quentin Bramas, University of Strasbourg, France - Petra Berenbrink, University of Hamburg, Germany - Keren Censor-Hillel, Technion, Israel - Anya Chaturvedi, Arizona State University, USA - Robert Elsässer, University of Salzburg, Austria - Yuval Emek, Technion, Israel - Jessica Enright, University of Glasgow, UK - Klaus-Tycho Foerster, TU Dortmund, Germany - Sebastian Forster, University of Salzburg, Austria - Olga Goussevskaia, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil - Kathrin Hanauer, University of Vienna, Austria - David Ilcinkas, University of Bordeaux, France - Frank Kammer, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen, Germany - Stefano Leucci, University of L'Aquila, Italy - Yannic Maus, TU Graz, Austria - Othon Michail, University of Patras, Greece - Hendrik Molter, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel - Nils Morawietz, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany - Thomas Nowak, ENS Paris-Saclay, France - Fukuhito Ooshita, University of Hyogo, Japan - Maria Potop-Butucaru, LIP6, Sorbonne University, France - Andrea Richa, Arizona State University, USA - Ulrich Schmid, TU Wien, Austria - Ana Silva, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil - George Skretas, Hasso Plattner Institute, Germany - Jiri Srba, Aalborg University, Denmark - John Sylvester, University of Liverpool, UK - Tegan Wilson, Northeastern University, USA and University of Wisconsin Madison, USA - Damien Woods, Maynooth University, Ireland - Timothy R. Wylie, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA Organizing Committee: Paderborn University, Germany: - Christian Scheideler (chair) - Matthias Fischer (treasurer) - Petra Schäfermeyer (hotel and social event) - Thomas Thissen (webmaster) Steering Committee: - Othon Michail, University of Patras, Greece (SC chair) - Arnaud Casteigts, University of Geneva, Switzerland (SC vice chair) - Thomas Erlebach, Durham University, UK (PC chair 2027) - Stefan Schmid, Technical University of Berlin, Germany (PC chair 2027) - George Mertzios, Durham University, UK (PC chair 2026) - Andrea Richa, Arizona State University, USA (PC chair 2026) - Christian Scheideler, Paderborn University, Germany (General chair 2027) Advisory Board: - James Aspnes, Yale University, USA - Luca Becchetti, University of Rome Sapienza, Italy - Arnaud Casteigts, University of Geneva, Switzerland - Giuseppe Antonio Di Luna, University of Rome Sapienza, Italy - Paola Flocchini, University of Ottawa, Canada - George Mertzios, Durham University, UK - Othon Michail, University of Patras, Greece - Rotem Oshman, Tel Aviv University, Israel - Nicola Santoro, Carleton University, Canada - Paul Spirakis, University of Liverpool, UK - Viktor Zamaraev, University of Liverpool, UK -- Prof. Dr. Stefan Schmid Intelligent Networks (INET) TU Berlin, Germany Research group at TU Berlin: https://www.tu.berlin/en/eninet Research group at Weizenbaum Institute: https://plamadiso.weizenbaum-institut.de/ <https://plamadiso.weizenbaum-institut.de/> Personal: *https://schmiste.github.io/ <https://schmiste.github.io/>* ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. 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[DMANET] Research Positions at the IBS Discrete Mathematics Group (DIMAG) (Due: November 30, 2026)

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. Website : https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/ 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). 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 66,000,000. 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, 2027, and it can be adjusted to earlier or later, but no later than December 1, 2027. 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) by November 30, 2026 (Anywhere on Earth (AoE)), 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 1, 2026 (Anywhere on Earth (AoE)). Based on the information entered during the online application process, a submission link will be sent to each recommender. Only recommendation letters submitted directly by the recommender will be accepted. Applications with missing required documents 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 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) Inquiry: dimag _@_ ibs.re.kr (remove _) -- Sang-il Oum (엄상일) https://sangil.dimag.kr/ CI (Chief Investigator) of the IBS Discrete Mathematics Group. Distinguished Research Fellow (수석연구위원), Institute for Basic Science (IBS). ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] New Python package: HITSpy: High-Performance Tabu Search in Python - max score estimator

Dear all, I would like to announce that the Python package HITSpy is available on GitHub, a sister project to the recently announced R package HITSr. The aim is to compute efficiently the maximum score estimator of Manski (1975) in Python, with C++ under the hood for efficiency using OpenMP parallelization. The package supports large sample size and number of parameters. It uses the Hyperplanes Intersection Tabu Search Algorithm (Florios et al., 2025). The Python package is designed to work just like HITSr R package, but for Python users. Key technical features: - Feature 1: HITS algorithm, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2025.102164, added OpenMP functionality during the neighborhood exploration step - Feature 2: C++ under the hood for efficiency, Python interface for ease of use - Feature 3: pybind11 integration - Feature 4: Solves the estimation of Manski (1975) estimator, https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4076(75)90032-9, without proving optimality, but supports large datasets (sample size, number of parameters) - Feature 5: Multiple-start runs demo example is provided in Python Repository: https://github.com/kflorios/hitspy Feedback on API design, portability, accuracy and speed is welcome. Best regards, Kostas Florios PhD Operational Research National Technical University of Athens ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] AAMAS 2027 Second CFP + call for self nominations for PC members

Greetings from AAMAS 2027 and Apologies for cross-posting. In this email: - Second call for papers for main track - Call for self-nominations of PC members - Reciprocal Reviewing policy =============================================================== We invite submissions to the 26th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2027), to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 3 to 7 May 2027. Submissions for AAMAS 2027 are on OpenReview: https://openreview.net/group?id=ifaamas.org/AAMAS/2027/Conference - Author registration on OpenReview: 17 Sep 2026 - Abstract submission: 1 Oct 2026 - Paper submission: 8 Oct 2026 - Rebuttal period: 20 - 24 Nov 2026 - Author notification: 21 Dec 2026 - Camera-ready paper: 25 Jan 2027 - Conference: 3 - 7 May 2027 All deadlines are at the end of the specified day, Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12). AAMAS welcomes significant and original research across the full breadth of autonomous agents and multiagent systems, covering established areas as well as emerging topics such as generative and agentic AI. MORE INFORMATION Conference website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/aamas2027/ Full Call for Papers: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/aamas2027/calls/ Submission instructions: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/aamas2027/calls/instructions/ Findings of AAMAS: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/aamas2027/calls/findings/ Please note that all authors must have an OpenReview account, and abstract registration is required before the full-paper submission deadline. Please refer to the conference website for the complete submission, formatting, reviewing, and publication policies. We look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming you to AAMAS 2027 in Hanoi. Please feel free to forward this Call for Papers to colleagues, research groups, and relevant mailing lists. ================================================================ Call for Reviewer Self-Nominations ----------------------------------------------- We invite members of the community who are interested in serving as reviewers for AAMAS 2027 to submit a self-nomination through the following form: https://forms.gle/3vd99yvWqNdYqhYR7 We warmly welcome self-nominations across all AAMAS areas. In particular, we would be especially pleased to receive additional nominations in Learning and Adaptation (LEARN), Search, Optimization, Planning, and Scheduling (SOPS), Generative and Agentic AI (GAAI), and Game Theory and Economic Paradigms (GTEP), where strengthening the reviewer pool would be particularly helpful. Reviewing is one of the ways in which we collectively sustain the quality of our research community. The broader the participation, the more evenly the workload can be shared, allowing each reviewer to handle a smaller and more manageable set of papers. The form includes the reviewer eligibility requirements and asks for basic OpenReview information and areas of expertise. Candidates who are recruited will subsequently be asked to complete the official Reviewer Registration in OpenReview, which is a separate step in the AAMAS 2027 reviewing workflow. That registration will collect the more detailed expertise information, including area-specific topics, needed for paper matching and assignment. Thank you very much for considering contributing to AAMAS 2027. Best regards, AAMAS 2027 Program Chairs ============================================================= Reciprocal Reviewer Policy ------------------------------ Each submission must designate at least one qualified author who agrees to serve as a reviewer for AAMAS. - The designated author must meet the qualification criteria defined in the AAMAS Reviewer Guidelines. Exceptions A submission is exempt from this requirement if: - None of the authors is qualified under the “Reviewer Eligibility section” in the Reviewer Guidelines; or - All qualified authors are serving as Area Chairs (ACs), Senior Program Committee (SPC), or in other official organizing roles for AAMAS 2027. Read the full policy on the AAMAS website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/aamas2027/calls/reciprocal-reviewer-policy/ ======================================================== ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] IEEE 4th International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications |December 14–17, 2025 | Madrid, Spain (Hybrid Event)

IEEE ComManTel 2025 4th International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications *December 14–17, 2025 | Madrid, Spain (Hybrid Event)* Sponsored by the IEEE Spain Section 📢 Call for Papers Dear Moayad Aloqaily, We cordially invite you to submit your original research to *ComManTel 2025*, the 4th International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications. This premier venue brings together researchers, engineers, and professionals to present cutting-edge findings across computing technologies, information management, and telecommunications systems. 🎯 Topics of Interest 🖥️ Computing Technologies - Parallel and distributed computing - High-performance and cloud computing - Green computing and energy-aware IT - Artificial intelligence and generative AI - Data mining and cybersecurity 🧠 IT Management - Digital transformation strategies - Agile and project management - Data governance and enterprise systems - E-commerce and E-government - Analytics-driven decision-making 📡 Telecommunications - 5G/6G and future wireless systems - Cognitive radio and IoT - Network virtualization and SDN - Smart city communication - Telecom cybersecurity ⚙️ Systems Engineering - Automation and robotics - Smart manufacturing and industrial IoT - Biomedical engineering systems - Environmental systems - Sustainable infrastructure 📋 Submission Guidelines *Paper Length:* Up to 6 pages, IEEE format *Submission System:* https://edas.info/N33725 <https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dINmNdUs8nAM2D5LKI5/NdjQ9iNMIjb_> *Requirements:* Original work, not under review elsewhere, following conference formatting guidelines 🗓️ 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 29, 2025* Submit Your Paper <https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dIPRQ5n1d6ZtxoDGxb7/H737OQzHBDGH> Conference Website <https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dIR6SY5B7PzRtPLCau9/mGapOgkVELvO> We look forward to receiving your high-quality submissions and welcoming you to Madrid for this exciting conference! Best regards, *ComManTel 2025 Organizing Committee* IEEE ComManTel 2025 - 4th International Conference on Computing, Management and Telecommunications Website: https://commantel.net/2025/ <https://h2fgu.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dISlV0NKbjOzp0T8EDB/1sz7UjIFd608> Email: info@comcomap.net Sponsored by the IEEE Spain Section ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************

[DMANET] KolKom 2026: call for contributed talks (Berlin, November 13–14)

Dear colleagues, The 43rd Kolloquium über Kombinatorik (KolKom) will take place on November 13–14, 2026, at IMoS, TU Berlin, with support from MATH+ and ZIB. The meeting brings together researchers from across combinatorics and discrete mathematics for four plenary lectures and contributed talks. Plenary speakers are: - Maria Axenovich (KIT Karlsruhe) - Matthew Kwan (IST Austria) - Monique Laurent (CWI Amsterdam and Tilburg University) - Mohit Singh (Georgia Tech) Contributed talks from all areas of combinatorics and discrete mathematics are welcome. PhD students and postdocs are particularly encouraged to submit, including work in progress. Talks are 20 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions. The submission deadline is October 4, and the registration deadline is October 16. Details, submissions, and registration: https://kolkom26.zib.de/ I hope to see you in Berlin! Best wishes, Christoph Spiegel ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************