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Title:
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Domain Decomposition Techniques for Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering

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Organizers:
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Eugenio Aulisa
Texas Tech University
BOX 41042, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Lubbock TX 79409-1042 USA
Email: eugenio.aulisa@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742 2580 ext.270

Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Texas Tech University
BOX 41042, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Lubbock TX 79409-1042 USA
Email: padmanabhan.seshaiyer@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742 2580 ext.264

Sandro Manservisi
University of Bologna
DIENCA, Laboratory of Montecuccolino, via dei colli 16, Bologna 40136 Italy
Email: sandro.manservisi@mail.ing.unibo.it
Phone: (+39) 051 - 6441722 

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Minisymposium description:
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Coupled problems often involve complex dynamic interactions of multiple
processes that are characterized by solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, as well
as fluid-structure-thermal interaction. These problems present a significant
challenge, both in representing the physics involved and in handling the
resulting coupled behavior. In the last decade, domain decomposition
techniques have become increasingly popular as efficient methodologies for
solving coupled problems. The primary goal of this Mini Symposium is
therefore; to provide a forum for mathematical and engineering communities to
interact and discuss new developments in domain decomposition algorithms to
solve coupled problems involving biological and/or physical processes. We
welcome abstract submissions in topics related to computational algorithms of
coupled problems such as mortar methods, three-field coupling,
multi-grid/multi-level approaches and, Schwarz-type methods. Talks may
include theoretical development and applications of mathematical
methods/models, variational formulations, numerical, and parallel algorithms
related to various discretization methods in the field of computational
science and engineering.