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Setptember 16-19, 2024:: 13th pamir International Conference on Fundamental and Applied MHD

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Call for Papers: PAMIR_2024

Organized by the EuMHD society in collaboration with the CEA CADARACHE, INP GRENOBLE, UGA, CNRS, and University of CAGLIARI, the 13th pamir International Conference on Fundamental and Applied MHD will be held on September 16-19, 2024 at Miléade village club Carry-le-Rouet. This event, the first edition of which was held in 1991, returns to its origin, especially by proposing the visit oriented toward the fusion and fission reactors and dedicated research facilities (ITER, PAPIRUS…) at CEA Cadarache. Presentations will be given equally in oral and poster form. Selected papers will be published in the journal MagnetoHydroDynamics. The organizers aim to facilitate access at the Conference to the young scientists, students, and engineers and to promote close collaboration within the MHD  community, with particular attention between public and private institutions. A summer school will be also proposed on the topics of energy. General information will be regularly posted on the website of the MHD society (https://eumhd.com/pamir2024/).

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission opens: December 1, 2023
  • Abstract submission deadline: March 5, 2024
  • Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2024
  • Full Paper submission deadline: July 15, 2024
  • Registration deadline: July 20, 2024

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Carry-le-Rouet (France)

Chairman: C. Latgé

Co-Chairmen: A. Alemany, A. Montisci, F. Rey

Secretariat: B. Collovati, S. Carcangiu

Ph.D. position @ University of Michigan – Dearborn

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from Oleg Zikanov, USA.

 Ph.D. position @ University of Michigan – Dearborn

Unsteady plasma-liquid metal interactions in nuclear fusion reactors

Ph.D. research assistantship is available at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Michigan – Dearborn. The successful candidate will be a part of a major project, which involves several national laboratories, universities, and companies and deals with computational modeling of interaction between plasma and liquid-metal components of nuclear fusion reactors during transient events, such as plasma disruptions or ELMs. The main focus of research will be on understanding how liquid-metal flows respond to very rapidly changing strong magnetic fields. New numerical and semi-analytical models will be developed.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or applied mathematics, have a solid background in mathematics, numerical methods, and programming, and demonstrate a keen interest in solving entirely new and challenging problems.

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Sciences and Engineering program is a part of the Rackham school of graduate studies of the University of Michigan. The program has an excellent record of placement its graduates to positions in research, academia, and industry. The advertised Ph.D. assistantship is fully funded for up to five years, which includes full tuition waiver, a competitive stipend, and benefits (see here for more information).

The preferred starting date is January 1, 2024, although candidates with possible starting date of September 1, 2024 will also be considered.

Interested applicants should email Prof. Oleg Zikanov at zikanov@umich.edu.

 

Issue #3, 2023

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CONTENTS

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  1. pamir-2024 conference
  2. PhD School in Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing (Riga, Sept. 14-16, 2023)
  3. Upcoming Conferences on MHD and Related Subjects
  4. Next Hydromag Newsletter

 

 

  1. pamir 2024

The next Conference “pamir” will be organised in September 2024 from 16th to 19th in collaboration between the University of Cagliari Italy, the Universities of Grenoble together with the CNRS, and the CEA Cadarache. After being held in different countries in previous years, the Conference returns to France – close to the very location where the first edition of pamir was held in 1991, also with the first participation of Latvian scientists.

This is why the organisers have chosen the location in the proximity to CEA-Cadarache Research Centre, — the Mileade Village club at Carry le Rouet: on the shore of the Blue Coast, Mediterranean Sea, near Marseille.

This will also give the opportunity to visit the facilities dedicated to Fission and Fusion.

The Conference will be combined with the Summer School that will be given on various topics, mainly related to energy.

The exact dates of the event will be given later:  all the information concerning both the “pamir 2024” Conference and the Summer School will be available on the website EU MHD society: https://eumhd.com/

The Conference Centre at Carry-le -Rouet

 

 

  1. PhD School in Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing (Riga, Sept. 14-16, 2023)

Online registration is still open. Please find more detailed information about program and links for registration below.

September 14-16, 2023 (before the MMP conference) Riga, Latvia

Organized by the University of Latvia,  supported by the simulation software company CENOS

School director: Prof. Jānis Priede (Coventry University / University of Latvia)

Description: The school will focus on numerical modelling and simulation of electromagnetic technologies for industrial liquid metal processing. It is relevant for students and industry engineers specializing in liquid metal technologies looking to learn practical approaches for computer modelling in the relevant area. Following keynote speeches by field experts from academia and industry, the school will provide a student with a shortcut to theoretical and practical knowledge in modelling electromagnetic stirring. On the last day of the school, the CENOS company will organize a hands-on training for the specialized electromagnetic stirring simulation software. The training aims to take students from ‘zero to hero’ without prior simulation experience. This event is also designed to be an ideal training ground for industry engineers.

Participation fees:

  • for PhD students (sponsored) – EUR 300 (invoice issued upon request)

The participation fee covers:

  • Full participation in the PhD school, including hands-on software training.
  • Coffee breaks and lunch.
  • Software trial license for 2 months (for industry engineers).
  • Sunday Social Program.
  • Full participation in MMP conference.

The breakdown of the agenda:

Day 1 (Thursday)

Lectures

  1. Jānis Priede, ‘An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics’
  2. Mihails Ščepanskis, ‘Science turned into software business’

The Round of Self-Introductions

Practical/demonstration (Institute of Physics, Institute of Numerical Modeling)

Day 2 (Friday)

Lectures

  1. Andrew Kao, ‘Simulation of solidification with external magnetic fields’
  2. Egbert Baake, ‘Selected Research Projects in Materials Processing’
  3. Sergejs Spitans, ‘Practical examples of simulation-aided design of metallurgical equipment’
  4. Vadims Geža, ‘Introduction into numerical modeling of liquid metal stirrers and pumps’

Assignment of individual projects

Day 3 (Saturday)

  • Introduction to CENOS Electromagnetic Liquid Metal Stirring and Pumping software
  • Practical tips and hacks for time-efficient simulation of real industrial problems
  • Practical software training and work on individual simulation projects

 

 

  1. Upcoming Conferences and Meetings on MHD and Related Subjects

 

 

  1. Next Hydromag Newsletter

will be issued at the end of October, 2023. Please send information you wish to be included into this issue to

a.pedcenko(at)coventry.ac.uk

not later than 15 of October, 2023.

If you have an urgent announcement, we can publish it at http://hydromag.eu

—

Alex Pedcenko

Assistant Professor

Coventry University,

Engineering, Environment and Computing Faculty

alex.pedcenko@coventry.ac.uk

Issue #2, 2023

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CONTENTS

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  1. PhD School “Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing”, Riga (Latvia), September 14-16, 2023
  2. PhD Position at Coventry University
  3. UK MHD Meeting 2023
  4. Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics Vacancy at Coventry, UK
  5. Upcoming Conferences on MHD and Related Subjects
  6. Next Hydromag Newsletter

 

I. PhD School “Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing”, Riga (Latvia), September 14-16, 2023

 

Dear Colleagues,

it is my great pleasure to announce the opening of registration for the PhD School “Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing”. 

The PhD School will take place in Riga, September 14 – 16, 2023, before the 9th International Scientific Colloquium “Modelling for Materials Processing”. All registered PhD students will also have full participation in the Colloquium in September 18 – 19.

Please find more information about the PhD School online:

www.mmp2023.lu.lv/participate/phd-school

Registration to the PhD School and Colloquium:

www.mmp2023.lu.lv/participate/registration

Abstract submission to the Colloquium is already open.

Please register for the PhD School as soon as possible because the number of participants is limited.

Welcome to Riga in September 2023!

 

Best regards,

Andris Jakovics

Chairman of the organizing committee

 

9th International Scientific Colloquium “Modelling for Materials Processing”

Riga (Latvia), September 18-19, 2023

email: E-mail: mmp2023@lu.lv

web: www.mmp2023.lu.lv

phone: +371 67033846

 

II. PhD Position at Coventry University

 

PhD studentship, in an EPSRC-funded project in Coventry University, UK (fully funded for all candidates, including EU and international). The project aims to gain fundamental understanding of the out-of-equilibrium nature of fluid-fluid displacements in disordered porous and fractured media, leading to hysteresis, memory and energy dissipation. It combines computational, analytical and experimental methods (with prof. M. Dentz (IDAEA-CSIC) and prof. J. Ortin (Uni. of Barcelona)), and applies the insights towards carbon geosequestration (with the British Geological Survey).

For details see link below and contact Dr. Holtzman.

Apply here: Link (closing date 27/5/23).

 

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Dr. Ran Holtzman (ran.holtzman@coventry.ac.uk)

Reader (Associate Professor)

Leader, Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics group

Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, Coventry University

http://ranholtzman.com

 

III. UK MHD Meeting 2023

 

The national UK MHD (magnetohydrodynamics) meeting has been the (almost) annual gathering discussing the latest results, challenges and opportunities in astrophysical (exoplanets, solar and stellar atmospheres and interiors, astrophysical discs, galaxies), geophysical (deep interiors of Earth and other planets) and laboratory MHD (casting, liquid metal batteries, etc). Sessions will address key research topics investigated by the UK MHD community, and priority will be given to young researchers to present their work. With senior participants from across the country (as well as some international participants), poster presentations, and informal discussions, this three-day meeting will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the latest research carried out in various research groups across the UK.

 

Abstract Submission Deadline (21st April 2023)

 

If you would like to submit an abstract for a talk or poster presentation, please fill in and submit the form here. The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 21st April 2023 (end of day). We expect to announce the programme during the first week in May.

We will prioritise giving talks to junior researchers, but anyone interested is very welcome to submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.

There will be a prize for the best student talk and poster.

More info on UK MHD 2023 website

IV. Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics Vacancy at Coventry, UK

 

Fixed term Research Fellow position is open at Research Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (Coventry University)

 

Job title:                                     Research Fellow
Job reference:                             REQ010775
Application closing date:               30/04/2023
Faculty / School or Service:           Research Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (FCS)
Salary:                                        36,333 – £45,737  per annum
Package:                                     As one of Coventry’s biggest employers, we offer some pretty impressive benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous holiday allowances.
Basis:                                          Full time
Job category/type:                        Research

 

Job description

Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics on Nonlinear low states and turbulence produced by helical magnetorotational-type instabilities funded by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council STFC (Coventry University, UK)

Fixed term (end date 31st August 2025)

Applications are invited for the position of Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics sponsored by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) (https://stfc.ukri.org).

The project is concerned with the development of a comprehensive nonlinear theory of helical magnetorotational

instability (HMRI) which could explain the origin of turbulence in hydrodynamically stable astrophysical

flows not affected by standard magnetorotational instability (SMRI).

Helical magnetorotational instability is thought to be important for the dynamo action in the solar tachocline – a thin transition region with a thickness of ~0.04R⊙ separating the rigidly rotating radiative zone of outer radius 0.7R⊙ from the convective zone which rotates faster at the equator and slower at the poles. The rotation rate increasing radially outwards in the equatorial part of the tachocline suppresses the SMRI but not the HMRI which can still be effective in this dynamically important solar region. However, unlike the SMRI, the HMRI, according to the underlying linear stability theory, is limited to relatively slow rotational flows. The ability of the HMRI to destabilize highly inertial flows outside its linear instability range is unclear. Solving this theoretically challenging and astrophysically important problem is the main aim of this project which involves a state-of-the-art theoretical study combining weakly nonlinear analysis with the fully nonlinear finite-amplitude solutions and direct numerical simulation of HMRI-driven turbulence.

The successful candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Magnetohydrodynamics or Physics with a proven track record of producing a high-quality scientific output.

The Research Fellow will work within the vibrant environment of the Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, at Coventry University. The group conducts both fundamental and applied research in the fields of stability, magnetohydrodynamics, turbulence and geophysical fluid dynamics as well as other areas of fluid mechanics. In the REF2014, 84% of the group’s output, as part of the mathematics submission, was deemed ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.

The post is fixed term until 31st August 2025. To apply please also include your CV with a publication list. For further information please contact Dr Janis Priede (Coventry University, j.priede@coventry.ac.uk, +44(0)7557425329).

 

To view person specification and job description please click here

 

V. Upcoming Conferences and Meetings on MHD and Related Subjects

 

 

VI. Next Hydromag Newsletter

 

will be issued in the middle of July, 2023. Please send information you wish to be included into this issue to

a.pedcenko(at)coventry.ac.uk

not later than 15 of July, 2023.

If you have an urgent announcement, we can publish it at http://hydromag.eu

—

Alex Pedcenko

Assistant Professor
Coventry University,

Engineering, Environment and Computing Faculty

sip://alex.pedcenko@coventry.ac.uk

Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics (Coventry, UK)

Posted by on 24 April 2023 Comments Off on Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics (Coventry, UK)

Apply Online.

Job title: Research Fellow
Job reference: REQ010775
Application closing date: 30/04/2023
Faculty / School or Service: Research Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (FCS)
Salary: 36,333 – £45,737  per annum
Package: As one of Coventry’s biggest employers, we offer some pretty impressive benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous holiday allowances.
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Research

Job description

Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics on Nonlinear low states and turbulence produced by helical magnetorotational-type instabilities funded by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council STFC (Coventry University, UK)

Fixed term (end date 31st August 2025)

Applications are invited for the position of Research Fellow in Computational Magnetohydrodynamics sponsored by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) (https://stfc.ukri.org).

The project is concerned with the development of a comprehensive nonlinear theory of helical magnetorotational

instability (HMRI) which could explain the origin of turbulence in hydrodynamically stable astrophysical

flows not affected by standard magnetorotational instability (SMRI).

Helical magnetorotational instability is thought to be important for the dynamo action in the solar tachocline – a thin transition region with a thickness of ~0.04R⊙ separating the rigidly rotating radiative zone of outer radius 0.7R⊙ from the convective zone which rotates faster at the equator and slower at the poles. The rotation rate increasing radially outwards in the equatorial part of the tachocline suppresses the SMRI but not the HMRI which can still be effective in this dynamically important solar region. However, unlike the SMRI, the HMRI, according to the underlying linear stability theory, is limited to relatively slow rotational flows. The ability of the HMRI to destabilize highly inertial flows outside its linear instability range is unclear. Solving this theoretically challenging and astrophysically important problem is the main aim of this project which involves a state-of-the-art theoretical study combining weakly nonlinear analysis with the fully nonlinear finite-amplitude solutions and direct numerical simulation of HMRI-driven turbulence.

The successful candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Magnetohydrodynamics or Physics with a proven track record of producing a high-quality scientific output.

The Research Fellow will work within the vibrant environment of the Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, at Coventry University. The group conducts both fundamental and applied research in the fields of stability, magnetohydrodynamics, turbulence and geophysical fluid dynamics as well as other areas of fluid mechanics. In the REF2014, 84% of the group’s output, as part of the mathematics submission, was deemed ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.

The post is fixed term until 31st August 2025. To apply please also include your CV with a publication list. For further information please contact Dr Janis Priede (Coventry University, j.priede@coventry.ac.uk, +44(0)7557425329).

 To view person specification and job description please click here

PhD Position @Coventry University

Posted by on 5 April 2023 Comments Off on PhD Position @Coventry University

PhD studentship, in an EPSRC-funded project in Coventry University, UK (fully funded for all candidates, including EU and international). The project aims to gain fundamental understanding of the out-of-equilibrium nature of fluid-fluid displacements in disordered porous and fractured media, leading to hysteresis, memory and energy dissipation. It combines computational, analytical and experimental methods (with prof. M. Dentz (IDAEA-CSIC) and prof. J. Ortin (Uni. of Barcelona)), and applies the insights towards carbon geosequestration (with the British Geological Survey).

For details see link below and contact Dr. Holtzman.

Apply here (closing date 27/5/23).

 

————————

Dr. Ran Holtzman

Reader (Associate Professor)

Leader, Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics group

Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, Coventry University

ranholtzman.com

17-19 May 2023:: UK MHD Meeting 2023 (Leeds)

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The national UK MHD (magnetohydrodynamics) meeting has been the (almost) annual gathering discussing the latest results, challenges and opportunities in astrophysical (exoplanets, solar and stellar atmospheres and interiors, astrophysical discs, galaxies), geophysical (deep interiors of Earth and other planets) and laboratory MHD (casting, liquid metal batteries, etc). Sessions will address key research topics investigated by the UK MHD community, and priority will be given to young researchers to present their work. With senior participants from across the country (as well as some international participants), poster presentations, and informal discussions, this three-day meeting will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the latest research carried out in various research groups across the UK.

Abstract Submission Deadline (21st April 2023)

If you would like to submit an abstract for a talk or poster presentation, please fill in and submit the form here. The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 21st April 2023 (end of day). We expect to announce the programme during the first week in May.

We will prioritise giving talks to junior researchers, but anyone interested is very welcome to submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.

There will be a prize for the best student talk and poster.

More info on UK MHD 2023 website

4-8 September 2023:: 14th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2023)

Posted by on 28 March 2023 Comments Off on 4-8 September 2023:: 14th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2023)

The ICCHMT conference series, which is being periodically held since 1999 has the heat and mass transfer processes in focus. This fundamental discipline is obviously the backbone of a wide range of engineering applications, especially in the area of energy/thermal/process engineering, and has an even wider reaching scope including the environmental as well as biological processes.​

With today’s urgent needs on the efficient use of energy resources, coupled with environmental concerns, the importance of the topic becomes even more obvious. Nanotechnology and biomedical applications are examples of recently growing fields pertaining to heat and mass transfer.​

The conference addresses specifically the research, development and application of the computational methods, without, however, excluding experimental and theoretical approaches, especially as means of validation and inspiration. The highly multifaceted field that can include multi-phase phenomenon and chemical reactions is correspondingly demanding for the computational methods. The latter can cover a wide range of scales, extending form macroscopic-level to nano-level, using continuum or discrete mechanics, depending on the considered phenomenon and purpose. As various procedures such as FVM, FEM, FDM can be used to discretize the field equations of continuum, particle based methods utilizing different philosophies such as SPH or LBM can also be employed, which can model continuum as inspired by discrete mechanics or molecular dynamics, and, thus, build a bridge to meso-scales, whereas truly MD calculations can be performed at non-continuum scales.​

The conference series provides a platform for scientists and engineers to meet regularly in a relaxed environment to discuss new ideas and developments on the computational methods and their applications, as well as a good opportunity for young scientists and engineers to explore the art of the computational methods and future perspectives.

 

Registration:

You can reach the registration page through the conference website:  https://www.icchmt2023.de

or directly by the link:  https://registration.icchmt2023.de

 

Please also note the travel option described below:

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INFORMATION ON A DISCOUNTED TRAVEL OPTION:

The conference is sponsored by Lufthansa Group, i.e. the global route network of Austrian Airlines,

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, SWISS and Eurowings, which will provide discounts to the attendees

(amount depending on the booking class and airport of origin)

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Permitted places of origin: Worldwide

Permitted destinations: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Main), Köln/Bonn, München

Valid sales period: As of now until 08. September 2023

Valid travel period: from 28.08.2023 to 15.09.2023

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For further information, please check the conference website or follow the link:

ICCHMT2023-Venue

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Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions you may have

(contact@icchmt2023.de)

3-8 September 2023:: XLIII Dynamics Days Europe (Naples, Italy)

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DDE23 website: Dynamics Days Europe 2023 (google.com)

Dynamics Days Europe is a series of major international conferences founded in the 1980’s that provides a European forum for developments in the theory and applications of dynamics. For more than 40 years, it has been bringing together researchers from a wide range of backgrounds including physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering for interdisciplinary research in nonlinear science. Topics of interest include: Astrophysics, Asymptotics, Bifurcation Theory, Biophysics, Chaos, Chemical dynamics, Complex systems and Networks, Computational Methods, Control systems, Crowd Dynamics and Mobility, Earthquake engineering, Econophysics, Environmental dynamics and Ecology, Epidemics, Financial systems, Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Machine and Deep Learning, Materials Science, Mathematical Physics, Multiscale Dynamics, Multi-physics, Neurodynamics, Numerical Analysis, Pattern Formation, Reduced-order Modelling, Robotic dynamics, Self-organized systems, Scientific Computing, Soft Matter, Social dynamics and networks, Statistical Physics, Stochastic Systems, Time Series Analysis, Traffic dynamics, Turbulence.

Deadlines:

  • Deadline for submission for Minisymposia proposals: April 14, 2023

  • Decision on Minisymposia proposals: April 30, 2023

  • Deadline for submission of contributed presentations and posters: April 30, 2023.

Decision on contributed presentations and posters: May 14, 2023

  • Early Registration: May 1–June 15, 2023

  • Late Registration: June 16-July 31, 2023

14-16 September 2023:: PhD School “Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing”, Riga (Latvia)

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Dear Colleagues,

it is my great pleasure to announce the opening of registration for the PhD School “Electromagnetic Technologies for Liquid Metal Processing”.

The PhD School will take place in Riga, September 14 – 16, 2023, before the 9th International Scientific Colloquium “Modelling for Materials Processing”. All registered PhD students will also have full participation in the Colloquium in September 18 – 19.

Please find more information about the PhD School online: 

www.mmp2023.lu.lv/participate/phd-school

Registration to the PhD School and Colloquium:

www.mmp2023.lu.lv/participate/registration

Abstract submission to the Colloquium is already open.

Please register for the PhD School as soon as possible because the number of participants is limited.

Welcome to Riga in September 2023!

Best regards,

Andris Jakovics

Chairman of the organizing committee

9th International Scientific Colloquium “Modelling for Materials Processing”

Riga (Latvia), September 18-19, 2023