[DMANET] Heureka Student Award 2026

The Heureka Foundation for Environment and Mobility honors outstanding Diploma or Master's theses that are dedicated to issues in mobility in connection with environmental aspects or the use of optimization methods with the *** Heureka Student Award 2026 *** The selected work will be awarded prizes of 2.000 € (1. Prize), 1.000 € (2. Prize), and 500 € (3. Prize) and an invitation to the HEUREKA 2027 conference at Kongress Palais Kassel on March 16/17, 2027 (coverage of conference fee and travel expenses). You can submit theses from all disciplines that meet the following criteria: - The thesis investigates a mobility topic in connection with environmental aspects or the use of optimization methods. - The work was done at a German-speaking university. - The work was finally handed over to the respective department / institute / professorship between 01.10.2025 and 30.09.2026. Applications for the Student Award 2026 can be submitted by the supervisor or by the author until November 30, 2026 by e-mail to student-award@stiftung-heureka.de Your application should contain (see http://stiftung-heureka.de/student-award/ for details): - A 1- to 3-page summary of the work - A CV (max one page) - The Diploma or Master’s thesis as a PDF - The completed cover sheet (download from the website) signed by a professor supporting the application. The thesis and all other documents can be submitted in German or English. The winners will be notified in mid-january 2027. -- Prof. Dr. Ralf Borndoerfer Zuse Institute Berlin, Optimization Freie Universität Berlin, Mathematics Takustrasse 7, 14195 Berlin, Germany Fon: +49.30.84185-243 Sec: -209 Fax: -269 E-mail: mailto:borndoerfer@zib.de WWW: http://www.zib.de/borndoerfer ********************************************************** * * 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: Invited Session "Digital Twins and Agentic AI for Sustainable Manufacturing and Logistics Systems" - IFAC INCOM 2027, Nantes, France, June 28-30, 2027

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to the Invited Session "Digital Twins and Agentic AI for Sustainable Manufacturing and Logistics Systems" at the 21st IFAC Symposium on Information Control and Optimization in Manufacturing (INCOM 2027), Nantes, France, June 28-30, 2027. Conference website: https://hub.imt-atlantique.fr/incom2027/ The session is organized by IFAC TC 5.2 Working Group 9 "Digital Twins in Manufacturing and Logistics Systems". SCOPE Digital Twins (DTs) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) are rapidly converging paradigms reshaping how Manufacturing and Logistics (M&L) systems are monitored, controlled and managed. Integrated with DTs, intelligent agents can analyze real-time data, detect anomalies and proactively support decisions on scheduling, resource allocation, maintenance and logistics, keeping humans in the loop as final decision-makers. This integration is also a powerful lever for sustainable and human-centric M&L systems. This session invites original theoretical and applied contributions on the use of DTs and/or agentic AI for designing and managing sustainable, resilient and human-centric M&L systems. Case studies and industrial applications are particularly encouraged. TOPICS include, but are not limited to: - DT architectures, enabling technologies and conceptual frameworks - Multi-agent and LLM-based AI agents interacting with DT environments for human-in-the-loop decision support - Agentic AI for order acceptance, production planning, real-time scheduling, sequencing and operational control - DT-based simulation and optimization for flexible manufacturing, assembly line balancing and layout design - DT and agentic AI for energy-efficient, low-carbon and circular M&L systems - Monitoring, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and prognostics - Warehousing, AGV/AMR fleets, intralogistics and resilient supply chains - Quality control, process monitoring and zero-defect manufacturing - Resilience: disruption detection, what-if analysis, risk assessment, reconfiguration and recovery - Human Digital Twin: ergonomics, workload, skills and well-being - Human-agent collaboration: task allocation, trust, acceptance and explainability - Data synchronization, validation and fidelity of DT models - Trustworthiness, robustness, safety and responsible use of DT and agentic AI-based decision support - Economic, environmental, social and organizational assessment of DT and agentic AI adoption - Case studies and industrial applications SUBMISSION Papers must be submitted via https://ifac.papercept.net/ (select INCOM 2027) as invited session papers using the invited session code: 3c9v3 Please follow the official IFAC instructions and two-column template. Accepted papers will be published open access in Elsevier's IFAC-PapersOnLine, and selected papers will be invited to post-conference special issues in IFAC and other high-ranking journals. IMPORTANT DATES - Draft paper submission: December 14, 2026 - Notification of acceptance: January 31, 2027 - Final paper submission: April 1, 2027 - Conference: June 28-30, 2027, Nantes, France ORGANIZERS - Serena Finco, University of Padua, Italy (serena.finco@unipd.it) - Mirco Peron, NEOMA Business School, France - Audrey Cerqueus, IMT Atlantique, France - Olga Battaia, Kedge Business School, France - Xavier Delorme, Mines Saint-Etienne, France - Daria Battini, University of Padua, Italy We look forward to receiving your contributions. Best regards, -- Dr. Serena Finco Associate Professor of Industrial Plants and Logistics University of Padova - Department of Management and Engineering Stradella San Nicola, 3 - 36100 Vicenza (Italy) ********************************************************** * * 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 positions at the Algorithms and Complexity group of IRIF, Paris, France

The Algorithms and Complexity group ( https://www.irif.fr/en/equipes/algocomp/index ) of IRIF (CNRS and Université Paris Cité), Paris, France ( https://www.irif.fr/en/index ), is seeking excellent candidates for one or more 1- or 2-year postdoctoral positions in classical and quantum computing. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): algorithms, approximation algorithms, online algorithms, streaming algorithms, distributed algorithms, communication complexity, query complexity, circuit complexity, metacomplexity, randomness in computing, computational game theory, cryptography (including post-quantum cryptography), quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and quantum communication. The Algorithm and Complexity group may also have additional topic-specific openings which will be announced separately with separate deadlines, including (but probably not restricted to) a call on the theory of quantum computing, or on communication complexity. Applications to the present call from candidates having relevant expertise will also be considered for these specific openings. IRIF is a joint laboratory of the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) and Université Paris Cité. For more information about IRIF, please see https://www.irif.fr/en/index , and for more information about the Algorithms and Complexity group, please see https://www.irif.fr/en/equipes/algocomp/index . Further information may be obtained from any of the permanent members of the group. The starting date of the position(s) will usually be in October 2027 but may be negotiated. The position(s) will be financed either by the group's own resources or via joint applications of the candidate and the group to external funding sources such as the FSMP postdoctoral program (https://sciencesmaths-paris.fr/en/postdoc-fsmp). Applications should consist of a CV including a list of publications, a summary of research, and the names and email addresses of at least three references. Applications should be sent by email to algocomp-apply@irif.fr and received by October 24, 2026. ********************************************************** * * 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] Tenure-Track Position in Computational Mathematics

*Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics (Mathematics of Computer Science)* The Department of Mathematics at SUNY Geneseo invites applications for a tenure-track *Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, with emphasis on the Mathematics of Computer Science*, beginning August 2027. We seek candidates working at the intersection of mathematics and computer science, with a strong mathematical perspective on computation. Relevant areas may include algorithms, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, computability, computational complexity, computational mathematics, computer systems, discrete mathematics, machine learning, mathematical modeling, numerical methods, operations research, programming, software engineering, symbolic computation, or closely related fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by August 2027 in computational mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field, such as mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, or scientific computing, with relevant preparation or experience in computer science or computation. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching across the Mathematics and Mathematics of Computer Science curricula, maintain an active program of scholarship, and play a central role in helping the department develop its existing Mathematics of Computer Science minor toward a full undergraduate major. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses in the candidate's areas of expertise and to involve undergraduate students in research and other scholarly activities. SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college with a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship. *Application review begins October 2, 2026, and the position is open until filled.* For the complete position description and application instructions, please visit: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5618 Best, -- Sedar Ngoma, Ph.D. Department of Mathematics SUNY Geneseo 1 College Circle Geneseo, NY 14454 Tel. 585-245-5392 (office) email: ngoma@geneseo.edu ********************************************************** * * 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] 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/ * **********************************************************