Connectionists: International Symposium on Synchronization in Complex Networks (SynCoNet2007)
Johan Suykens
Johan.Suykens at esat.kuleuven.be
Fri Dec 22 09:46:29 EST 2006
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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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