20.03.2007 | Brüssel, Belgien
Dr. Marko Haeckel Leibniz-Gemeinschaft
Rue du Commerce 31
B-1000 Brussels
Tel.: +32 - 2 50 46 06 - 1
e-mail: haeckel@leibniz-gemeinschaft.de
Dr. Torsten Koehler
Weierstrass Institute - WIAS
Mohrenstr. 39
D-10117 Berlin
Tel.: +49 - 30 - 2 03 72 - 582
e-mail: koehler@wias-berlin.de
Applied Mathematics - a key technology for a competitive and innovative Europe
Date: 20 March 2007 at 11:45 p.m.
Place: Swiss Mission to the European Communities (Media Hall),
Place du Luxembourg 1, B-1050 Brussels
Key technologies are becoming increasingly complex and innovation cycles are becoming shorter and shorter. Flexible mathematical models open new possibilities to master complexity, to react quickly, and to explore new smart options. Such models can only be obtained via abstraction. This line of thought determines our global vision: Innovation needs flexibility, flexibility needs abstraction, and the language of abstraction is mathematics. But mathematics is not only abstraction, it adds values: theoretical insight, efficient algorithms, optimal solutions. Thus, key technologies and mathematics interact in a joint innovation process.
The European Union has set itself the goal of developing into the most competitive and dynamic knowledge based economy with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. Applied mathematics can make substantial contribution to this goal. Despite the significant benefit of the involvement of mathematicians in many interdisciplinary projects, which is widely acknowledged, in European research there is still great potential for improvements. In particular, more consideration needs to be given to mathematical modelling, simulation, optimisation and scientific computing, in order to guarantee best results in future European collaborative projects.
This holds for both industrial technology development and life sciences where advanced mathematical methods are applied for a better understanding of biological, physiological and systemic processes and where mathematical simulation is essential for modern surgical planning techniques.
This event seeks to raise awareness about the above issues, focusing on case studies incl. Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation of the Cardiovascular System, of Semiconductor Laser Devices, as well as problems from Metallurgy, the Automotive Industry, and others.
Schedule:
from 11:45 Reception, snacks
12:15 – 12:25 Welcome & Introductory remarks on the 300th anniversary of Leonard Euler
(Balz Abplanalp, Science & Technology Counsellor, Swiss Mission to the
European Communities)
12:25 – 12:45 Short introduction of the speakers and their institutions
12:45 – 13:15 How applied mathematics adds value and the potential to further increase its
impact on competitiveness and innovation - general aspects and case studies
(Juergen Sprekels)
13:15 – 13:25 The Commission’s view (José-Lorenzo Vallés Brau, Industrial Technologies,
Head of Unit G.3 Value-added materials)
13:25 – 13:45 Discussion (chaired by Marek Niezgodka)
The event will be followed by a lunch buffet.
Research Representatives:
Organised by:
W e ie rstraß -In stitu t fü r A n g ew an d te A n a ly sis u n d S to ch a stik