SIAM Conference on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science, Philadelphia

The conference gathers an interdisciplinary group working on the development and application of sound mathematical and computational methods in the scientific study and practical exploitation of materials. The conference provides a forum to highlight the progress in a broad range of areas of current technological interest. In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of materials science, the conference welcomes scientists and mathematicians from diverse backgrounds, including for example, mechanics, physics, engineering, mathematical analysis, computational science and biology.*Themes*
Atomistic Methods
Continuum Methods
Multiscale Methods
Stochastic Methods
Free-Discontinuity Methods
Computational Methods 
Thermodynamics and kinetics

and their applications in the understanding of:
Electronic structure of materials,
Phase transformations and microstructure evolution,
Ferromagnetic, ferroelectric, multiferroic and martensitic materials,
Thin structures, thin films, epitaxial growth,
Liquid crystals, gels, polymers, foams,
Nanomaterials and self-assembled structures,
Soft materials and bio-materials,
Optical and photonic materials,
Materials for energy applications,
Stochastic phenomena and rare events,
Damage, fracture and failure of materials,
Random composite materials, interfacial phenomena
            http://cvgmt.sns.it/event/149/
            
When
Sun May 11 – Wed May 14, 2008