In memory of Professor Panayiotis D. Siafarikas

September 3 – 7, 2012, Patras, Greece.

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

On September 3 – 7, 2012 an international conference on differential, difference equations and special functions (ICDDESF, in short) will be held in Patras, Greece, at the Conference and Cultural Hall of the University of Patras. The conference is dedicated to the memory of Professor Panayiotis D. Siafarikas, who left so early in 2010.

The main aim of the conference is to bring together experts working in all areas (including numerical investigations and applications) of differential equations, difference equations and special functions and to promote the research in these areas.

The conference is organized by the local Organizing Committee consisting of Evangelos K. Ifantis (Emeritus Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras), Chrysoula G. Kokologiannaki (Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras) and Eugenia N. Petropoulou (Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Patras).

The scientific committee of the conference consists of 

• Ondrej Dosly, (Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Masaryk University, Czech Republic)
• Evangelos Ifantis (Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece)
• Chrysoula G. Kokologiannaki (Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece)
• Andrea Laforgia, (Department of Mathematics, University of Rome III, Italy)
• Lance Littlejohn (Department of Mathematics, Baylor University, U.S.A.)
• Martin Muldoon (Department of Mathematics & Statistics, York University, Canada)
• Eugenia N. Petropoulou (Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Patras, Greece)

The scientific program will consist of plenary lectures (50 minutes talk + 10 minutes for questions), invited lectures (25 minutes talk + 5 minutes for questions) and short communications (15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions).

The city of Patras, with its friendly people, its numerous sightseeing and its diverse surroundings, has much to offer in order to create a nice and enjoyable atmosphere around the Conference.

We look forward to seeing you in Patras.

The Local Organizing Committee

CONTACT INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Department of Mathematics (to C. G. Kokologiannaki)

University of Patras

26500 Patras

Greece

Tel. - Fax: +(30)2610 997177

E-mail: chrykok@math.upatras.gr (Chrysoula G. Kokologiannaki) or jenpetro@des.upatras.gr (Eugenia N. Petropoulou)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE	REGISTRATION	IMPORTANT DEADLINES	GENERAL INFORMATION
Conference Venue	Registration Fees	For registration: 10 June 2012 (Extended deadline)	Where is Patras
· Local Organizing Committee	Registration Form (in doc) (in pdf). (Please return it by 10 June 2012 to chrykok@math.upatras.gr or jenpetro@des.upatras.gr)	For the submission of abstracts: 15 June 2012	How to reach Patras
· Scientific Committee	Cancellation Policy	For the submission of papers: 30 September 2012	The weather in Patras
Plenary Speakers	Payment Information (Please do not forget to send a copy of the bank transfer via mail or e-mail to chrykok@math.upatras.gr or jenpetro@des.upatras.gr)		Information for Patras
Invited Speakers	Submission of abstracts		A map of Patras from google.
Proceedings	Accommodation		Useful phones in Patras
Social program	Preregistration Form (in doc)		Get to know Greece through the Greek National Tourism Organization
Second Announcement (in pdf)
First Announcement (in pdf)

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Last Update: 15 – 05 – 2012