Workshop I: Convex Optimization and Algebraic Geometry
September 28 - October 1, 2010
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Organizing Committee
William Helton
(University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Mathematics)
Monique Laurent
(CWI, Amsterdam, and U. Tilburg)
Pablo Parrilo
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Bernd Sturmfels
(University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Mathematics)
Rekha Thomas
(University of Washington)
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Scientific Overview
Algebraic geometry has a long and distinguished presence in the history of mathematics
that produced both powerful and elegant theorems. In recent years new algorithms have been
developed and this has lead to unexpected and exciting interactions with optimization theory.
Particularly noteworthy is the cross-fertilization between Groebner bases and integer
programming, and real algebraic geometry and semidefinite programming. The latter includes
approaches to polynomial optimization that are based on sums of squares, and new approximation
hierarchies for hard combinatorial optimization problems.
This workshop will focus on research directions at the interface of convex optimization and
algebraic geometry, with both domains understood in the broadest sense. The problems and algorithms
to be discussed arise from fields as diverse as functional analysis, control theory, probability
theory, statistics, numerical algebraic geometry, combinatorics, multilinear algebra, and their
applications in engineering and the life sciences. Of particular interest will be also the
development of computational benchmarks and the integration of numerical optimization software
with symbolic algebra packages.
This workshop will include a poster session; a request for posters will be sent to registered participants in advance of the workshop.
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Confirmed Speakers
Christine Bachoc
(Université de Bordeaux I)
Alexander Barvinok
(University of Michigan)
Etienne De Klerk
(Katholieke Universiteit Brabant (Tilburg University))
Jan Draisma
(Technische Universiteit Eindhoven)
Ioana Dumitriu
(University of Washington)
Didier Henrion
(Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS))
Lek-Heng Lim
(University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley))
Bernard Mourrain
(Institut National de Recherche en Informatique Automatique (INRIA))
Kazuo Murota
(University of Tokyo)
Jiawang Nie
(University of California, San Diego (UCSD))
Konrad Schmüdgen
(Universität Leipzig)
Markus Schweighofer
(Universität Konstanz)
Rekha Thomas
(University of Washington)
Levent Tunçel
(University of Waterloo)
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Application/Registration
An application/registration form is available at:
https://www.ipam.ucla.edu/elements/choose.aspx?pc=opws1
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 July 19, 2010 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.
Contact Us:
Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM)
Attn: OPWS1
460 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles CA 90095-7121
Phone: 310 825-4755
Fax: 310 825-4756
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