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Irene Gamba, Chair (University of Texas at Austin)
Eric Carlen (Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Mathematics)
Peter Markowich (University of Cambridge, Institute of Mathematics)
Anne Nouri (Université d'Aix-Marseille I (Université de Provence))
Robert Pego (Carnegie-Mellon University)
Mario Pulviventi (Università di Roma “La Sapienza”)
Cederic Villani (École Normale Supérieure de Lyon)

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Asymptotic methods for dissipative particle systems have been emerging over the last decade out of a number of streams of research that involve kinetic and complex particle systems, modeling the evolution of probability distributions of various kinds. In many cases where classical macroscopic models fail, interesting non-classical states have been found. Examples of such systems have been recently reported in rapid granular flows, coalescence-breakage models for jet-bubble flows, coagulation-fragmentation processes, cooling effects in gas mixtures involving chemical reactions, soft condensed matter, social-science-related applications such as the modeling of swarms, opinion formation, wealth distribution, economic models related to decision making, and pedestrian and evacuation dynamics.

It is the goal of this workshop to bring together researchers from diverse areas, including statistical mechanics, particle systems, probability theory and applications, to discuss developing areas of non-conservative dynamics and the emergence of non-equilibrium statistical states, and to explore potential applications in the natural and social sciences.

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Application/Registration

An application/registration form is available at:

The application part is for people requesting financial support to attend the workshop. If you don't intend to do this, you may simply register. We urge you to apply as early as possible. Applications received by April 6, 2009 will receive fullest consideration. Letters of reference may be sent to the address or email address below. Successful applicants will be notified as soon as funding decisions are made.

We have funding especially to support the attendance of recent PhD's, graduate students, and researchers in the early stages of their career; however, mathematicians and scientists at all levels who are interested in this area are encouraged to apply for funding. Encouraging the careers of women and minority mathematicians and scientists is an important component of IPAM's mission and we welcome their applications.

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Los Angeles CA 90095-7121
Phone: 310 825-4755
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