Connectionists: International Symposium on Synchronization in Complex Networks (SynCoNet2007)

[Johan Suykens]

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 International Symposium on Synchronization in Complex Networks 
(SynCoNet2007)

 Leuven Belgium, July 2-4, 2007

 http://www.esat.kuleuven.ac.be/sista/synconet2007/
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* Scope

 Nowadays the main focus in the study of synchronization phenomena is 
moving
 from the analysis of a low number of interacting units to systems 
consisting
 of thousands and even millions of nodes. This is relevant for the study of
 problems in genetic networks, neural networks, networks in social 
sciences,
 power grid networks, coupled mechanical systems, information networks and
 others. It poses new challenges for the understanding of cluster 
formation,
 stability, sensitivity and robustness, bifurcations and chaos etc.
 The scope of the SynCoNet 2007 symposium is to provide a 
multi-disciplinary
 forum where researchers can meet in this fascinating area at the 
intersection
 between synchronization and pattern formation in complex networks.

* Invited Speakers

 Igor Belykh, Georgia State University
 Guanrong Chen, City University of Hong Kong
 Alexander Fradkov, Russian Academy of Sciences St. Petersburg
 Martin Hasler, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
 Juergen Kurths, University of Potsdam
 Erik Mosekilde, Technical University of Denmark
 Henk Nijmeijer, Eindhoven University of Technology
 Edward Ott, University of Maryland
 Louis Pecora, Naval Research Laboratory Washington DC

* Format

 The SynCoNet 2007 program will feature invited talks together with oral
 sessions and poster sessions. Interested participants are cordially 
invited to
 submit an extended abstract (max. 2 pages) for a symposium contribution.

 The journal CHAOS will publish a focus issue on Synchronization in Complex
 Networks (tentatively scheduled Sept. 2008). This focus issue will 
consist of
 selected papers (invited) from the SynCoNet 2007 symposium.

* Schedule

 Extended abstract submission: Feb. 20, 2007
 Notification of acceptance: April 1, 2007
 Final version of extended abstract: May 7, 2007
 Deadline for registration: June 1, 2007
 Symposium: July 2-4, 2007

* Organizing Committee

 Co-chairs:
 Grigory Osipov, Nizhny Novgorod University
 Johan Suykens, K.U.Leuven

 Dirk Aeyels, UGent
 Vladimir Belykh, Nizhny Novgorod University
 Bart Motmans, K.U.Leuven
 Joos Vandewalle, K.U.Leuven

* Location and venue

 The symposium will take place in Leuven (Heverlee) Belgium in the Arenberg
 Castle. The place is surrounded by several restaurants/cafes and parks 
where
 one may have a relaxing walk. The historical town of Leuven is within 
walking
 distance from the meeting site. Leuven is also well-known for its pleasant
 atmosphere, pubs and restaurants.

* More information: http://www.esat.kuleuven.ac.be/sista/synconet2007/




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