Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Group

The Mathematics Program of the University of the Philippines Cebu will host a World Expert Lecture Series (WELS) on 23 June 2026 at 8:00 AM in AVR 1, UP Cebu, featuring two distinguished researchers from Kanazawa University, Japan.

The lecture series, titled “Recent Developments in Structure-Preserving and Adaptive Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations,” will showcase recent advances in computational mathematics, numerical analysis, and scientific computing, particularly in the development of robust numerical methods for solving complex partial differential equations.

Dr. Masato Kimura of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, will deliver a lecture on “Energy Dissipation in Irreversible Phase-Field Fracture Models and Their Extensions.” His presentation will discuss mathematical models and numerical techniques for analyzing fracture phenomena in materials.

Meanwhile, Dr. Hirofumi Notsu, also from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, will present “Stabilized Lagrange–Galerkin Methods: Theory and Adaptive Mesh Computations,” highlighting theoretical and computational developments in adaptive numerical schemes for PDEs.

Organized through the collaboration of the UP Office of the International Linkages and the UP Cebu Mathematics Program, the event seeks to promote international academic engagement and provide opportunities for students, faculty members, and researchers to learn from globally recognized experts in applied and computational mathematics.

Interested participants may register by scanning the QR code on the poster or through the registration link below:

🔗 https://forms.gle/EZZjiBpKUXL1JuN19

We invite everyone interested in mathematics, scientific computing, and interdisciplinary research to join this exciting academic event.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Master's Examination of Russell Fitzgerald L. Santos
Title: Numerical analysis of neural networks with hyperbolic tangent linear unit activation and applications to differential equations
Date: 01 June 2026 (Monday)
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Venue: Institute of Mathematics Building, Room 126
Zoom Link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u-3HEvBoR9WT0wa8Q-MkDg

ANNOUNCEMENT: Master's Examination of Dan Mark Orapa
Title: Structure-aware message passing graph neural network models to predict protein-protein interactions
Date: 29 May 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Institute of Mathematics Building, Room 126
Zoom Link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vpw0d1GsQXGZ--zBPKbZ9A

Link to IMath webpage: https://math.upd.edu.ph/2026/05/structure-aware-message-passing-graph-neural-network-models-to-predict-protein-protein-interactions

ANNOUNCEMENT: Master's Examination of Emmanuel B. David
Title: Solutions of a Class of Systems and Second-Order Delay
Differential Equations via Generalizations of the Lambert W Function
Date: 28 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Institute of Mathematics Building, Room 126

Link to IMath webpage: https://math.upd.edu.ph/2026/05/solutions-of-a-class-of-systems-and-second-order-delay-differential-equations-via-generalizations-of-the-lambert-w-function-2

It's 5:12 PM — aka May 12 o'clock. Today's spotlight: Dr. Arrianne Crystal Velasco. ✨

As part of our celebration of — the International Day of Women in Mathematics — we're celebrating the brilliant women of the Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman. 💜

📌 Research Group: Optimization and Approximation (OA), affiliate member
🔬 Research Interests: Numerical optimization, numerical analysis, and inverse problems
💡 Favorite Theorems: Taylor's Theorem — a theorem every applied mathematician knows by heart. And the Lax–Milgram Lemma, another essential in the toolkit.
🎯 Outside Math: Hiking! 🏔️ She has conquered Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, and is setting her sights on Mount Mantalingahan this year — which would complete the knife-edge trilogy: Mount Halcon, Mount Guiting-Guiting, and Mount Mantalingahan.
🌟 Women She Looks Up To: Her MS, PhD, and postdoctoral mentors — Dr. Michelle Vallejos, Dr. Marion Darbas, and Dr. Eunok Jung — are all women. "They are exceptional researchers and mentors, and they inspire me to follow a similar path, both in advancing mathematics and in supporting students."
💬 Message to Aspiring Women in Math: "Keep nurturing your love for math, and let that curiosity carry you through the hard parts. Also, find supportive mentors and a strong community. They will take you far."

👩‍🏫 Faculty profile: https://math.upd.edu.ph/faculty/velasco-arrianne-crystal
🔗 May 12 @ UPD celebration: https://math.upd.edu.ph/may12/

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🖼️ Poster Exhibit: Women in IMath
📍 Math Building, First Floor Area
🗓️ On display throughout May
Come visit and get to know the women researchers of IMath! 👣

It's 5:12 PM — aka May 12 o'clock. Today's spotlight: Dr. Arrianne Crystal Velasco. ✨

As part of our celebration of — the International Day of Women in Mathematics — we're celebrating the brilliant women of the Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman. 💜

📌 Research Group: Optimization and Approximation (OA), affiliate member
🔬 Research Interests: Numerical optimization, numerical analysis, and inverse problems
💡 Favorite Theorems: Taylor's Theorem — a theorem every applied mathematician knows by heart. And the Lax–Milgram Lemma, another essential in the toolkit.
🎯 Outside Math: Hiking! 🏔️ She has conquered Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, and is setting her sights on Mount Mantalingahan this year — which would complete the knife-edge trilogy: Mount Halcon, Mount Guiting-Guiting, and Mount Mantalingahan.
🌟 Women She Looks Up To: Her MS, PhD, and postdoctoral mentors — Dr. Michelle Vallejos, Dr. Marion Darbas, and Dr. Eunok Jung — are all women. "They are exceptional researchers and mentors, and they inspire me to follow a similar path, both in advancing mathematics and in supporting students."
💬 Message to Aspiring Women in Math: "Keep nurturing your love for math, and let that curiosity carry you through the hard parts. Also, find supportive mentors and a strong community. They will take you far."

👩‍🏫 Faculty profile: (link in the comment section)
🔗 May 12 @ UPD celebration: (link in the comment section)

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🖼️ Poster Exhibit: Women in IMath
📍 Math Building, First Floor Area
🗓️ On display throughout May
Come visit and get to know the women researchers of IMath! 👣

ANNOUNCEMENT: Candidacy Exam & Dissertation Proposal of Erika Antonette T. Enriquez
Candidacy Examination on "Decomposition Methods for Covering Location Problems"
Dissertation Proposal on "Dynamic Backup Covering Model for the Optimal Location of Vaccination Sites in the Philippines"
Date: 25 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Institute of Mathematics Building, Room 300
Zoom link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/wmUqCAJGSSqYnZEaCFjgHQ

https://math.upd.edu.ph/2026/05/dynamic-backup-covering-model-for-the-optimal-location-of-vaccination-sites-in-the-philippines

ANNOUNCEMENT: Candidacy Exam & Dissertation Proposal of Erika Antonette T. Enriquez
Candidacy Examination on "Decomposition Methods for Covering Location Problems"
Dissertation Proposal on "Dynamic Backup Covering Model for the Optimal Location of Vaccination Sites in the Philippines"
Date: 25 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Institute of Mathematics Building, Room 300
Zoom link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/wmUqCAJGSSqYnZEaCFjgHQ

Link to IMath webpage: https://math.upd.edu.ph/2026/05/dynamic-backup-covering-model-for-the-optimal-location-of-vaccination-sites-in-the-philippines

It's 5:12 PM — aka May 12 o'clock. Today's spotlight: Dr. Rhudaina Mohammad. ✨

As part of our celebration of — the International Day of Women in Mathematics — we're celebrating the brilliant women of the Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman. 💜

📌 Research Group: Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (NASC)
🔬 Research Interests: Numerical analysis, calculus of variations, PDEs, neural network theory and applications, interface evolution problems, and mathematical cell biology
💡 Favorite: The Fundamental Lemma of Calculus of Variations — "a silent giant in action" that bridges abstract variational principles and the concrete governing equations of the real world. It underpins the Euler-Lagrange equation, with reach extending from mechanics and optics to engineering, optimal control, and mathematical biology.
🎯 Outside Math: "My free time runs on three things: Netflix for plot twists, video games for questionable decision-making, and quality time with family and friends for basic social survival." 😄
🌟 Woman She Looks Up To: Her mother — "She is not a mathematician by profession, but she was my first math teacher. She made me love math, get curious, and stay curious. Instead of toys, her pasalubong were always window cards, math books, or puzzles." 💛
💬 Message to Aspiring Women in Math: "Fall in love with the struggle. Ask dumb questions, chase wrong turns, argue with the problem, and never apologize for thinking hard. Math rewards the relentless. And more importantly — take breaks. Rest isn't quitting; it's part of the process. The best insights often come when you're not looking."

👩‍🏫 Faculty profile: https://math.upd.edu.ph/faculty/mohammad-rhudaina
🔗 May 12 @ UPD celebration: https://math.upd.edu.ph/may12/

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🖼️ Poster Exhibit: Women in IMath
📍 Math Building, First Floor Area
🗓️ On display throughout May
Come visit and get to know the women researchers of IMath! 👣

It's 5:12 PM — aka May 12 o'clock. Today's spotlight: Dr. Rhudaina Mohammad. ✨

As part of our celebration of — the International Day of Women in Mathematics — we're celebrating the brilliant women of the Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman. 💜

📌 Research Group: Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (NASC)
🔬 Research Interests: Numerical analysis, calculus of variations, PDEs, neural network theory and applications, interface evolution problems, and mathematical cell biology
💡 Favorite: The Fundamental Lemma of Calculus of Variations — "a silent giant in action" that bridges abstract variational principles and the concrete governing equations of the real world. It underpins the Euler-Lagrange equation, with reach extending from mechanics and optics to engineering, optimal control, and mathematical biology.
🎯 Outside Math: "My free time runs on three things: Netflix for plot twists, video games for questionable decision-making, and quality time with family and friends for basic social survival." 😄
🌟 Woman She Looks Up To: Her mother — "She is not a mathematician by profession, but she was my first math teacher. She made me love math, get curious, and stay curious. Instead of toys, her pasalubong were always window cards, math books, or puzzles." 💛
💬 Message to Aspiring Women in Math: "Fall in love with the struggle. Ask dumb questions, chase wrong turns, argue with the problem, and never apologize for thinking hard. Math rewards the relentless. And more importantly — take breaks. Rest isn't quitting; it's part of the process. The best insights often come when you're not looking."

👩‍🏫 Faculty profile: (link in the comment section)
🔗 May 12 @ UPD celebration: (link in the comment section)

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🖼️ Poster Exhibit: Women in IMath
📍 Math Building, First Floor Area
🗓️ On display throughout May
Come visit and get to know the women researchers of IMath! 👣

The Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing group, in collaboration with Kanazawa University, UP Cebu, and the Mathematical Society of the Philippines Region 7, is organizing the “Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities – Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing 2026 (CoMFoS-NASC 2026),” a conference that focuses on the modeling, numerical analysis, and scientific computing of nonlinear phenomena.

Dates: 20-23 June 2026
Venue: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Conference Website: https://comfos-nasc2026.github.io/CoMFoSNASC2026/
Important Dates:
31 March 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline
15 April 2026 – Early-bird Payment Deadline
30 April 2026 – Registration Deadline

The abstract submission deadline for Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities – Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing 2026 International Conference (CoMFoS-NASC 2026) is extended to 31 March 2026.

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The Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing group, in collaboration with Kanazawa University and UP Cebu, is organizing the CoMFoS-NASC 2026, a conference that focuses on the modeling, numerical analysis, and scientific computing of nonlinear phenomena.

Dates: 20-23 June 2026
Venue: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Conference Website: https://comfos-nasc2026.github.io/CoMFoSNASC2026/

Important Dates:
31 March 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline
15 April 2026 – Early-bird Payment Deadline
30 April 2026 – Registration Deadline

IMath webpage: https://math.upd.edu.ph/2026/02/comfos-nasc-20-23-june-2026-lapu-lapu-city