The EAUMP 2012 Conference - Mathematics Department ...

THE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2012 EASTERN AFRICA SUMMER SCHOOL ON COMBINATORIAL COMMUTATIVE ALGEBRA AND THE
2'nd EAUMP CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE THE 10’th ANNIVERSARY OF EAUMP TO BE HELD IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
SCHOOL DATES: 13 th – 21 st , AUGUST 2012
CONFERENCE DATES: 22 nd – 25 th , AUGUST 2012
The Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP) courtesy of The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the
International Science Programme (ISP) of Sweden is organizing a School on Combinatorial Commutative Algebra and a second conference in Mathematics
to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of EAUMP. The School and Conference will be held in Arusha, Tanzania. The school will be held from 13th – 21st August,
2012 at Arusha Technical College. The conference will be held from 22 nd – 25 th , August 2012 at The Palace Hotel Arusha (http://palacehotel-arusha.com/). The
Conference audience will be of senior academics in Mathematics from the Eastern Africa region, the rest of Africa, Europe, Asia and United States of
America
CONFERENCE THEMES
Research Paper and Poster presentations are expected in the following areas though not limited to ;
� Algebra
� Real and Complex Analysis
� Topology and Geometry
� Dynamical Systems
� Mathematical Biology
� ODES and PDES
� Financial/Insurance Mathematics
� Numerical Analysis
� Fluid Dynamics
� Operations Research
GOALS OF THE SCHOOL AND CONFERENCE
� Celebrate the Achievements and the 10'th Anniversary of the EAUMP through Paper and Poster presentations of research findings by senior
academics in the region and beyond.
� Stimulation of regional and international collaboration in research and training.
� A forum for interaction of African Mathematicians and others from the developed countries for research experience.
GOALS OF THE SCHOOL
� Introduce African Mathematicians from the region to some fundamental techniques and recent developments in these fields, thus forming research
collaborations.
� Update the knowledge of African Mathematicians particularly Lecturers and M.Sc../Ph.D. students who are stationed at home, to start pursuing
these areas as research interest.
� Advance training of young Mathematicians and Scientists for teaching Positions in institutions of higher learning and research.
PARTICIPATION FOR THE CONFERENCE
The Conference audience will be of senior academics in Mathematics from the Eastern Africa region, the rest of Africa, Europe, Asia and United States of
America. The participants of the School will all be expected to participate in the conference. it is anticipated that the total number of conference
participants will be about 100, this includes the School participants who will join the conference.
PARTICIPATION FOR THE SCHOOL
It is intended that the School will take the audience comprising young academic staff members and advanced graduate students (M.sc and Ph.D
Students) of Mathematics from the Eastern African region and beyond. Senior academic members interested in the topic may also join the School Lectures.
Participants should preferably have completed some years of study and research after a first degree. We expect about 50 participants (including those that
will be taking CREDIT EXAMS) in total from the EAUMP countries. We expect participation from other African countries like Sudan, Southern Sudan, Ethiopia,
Cameroon, Nigeria, Eritrea, Ghana, Rwanda, Burundi, Madagascar etc as it has been in the past EAUMP Schools.
GUEST LECTURERS FOR THE SCHOOL
ISP
� Professor Rikard Bogvad, Department of Mathematics, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden.
� Professor Paul Vanderlin, Department of Mathematics, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden.
� Professor Fanja Rakotondrajao, Département de Mathématiques, Faculté des Sciences, Université d' Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar
� Prof. Qimhs Xantcha, Stockholm University, Sweden
INVITED SPEAKERS FOR THE CONFERENCE
� Prof Christer Kiselman, Uppsala University, Sweden
� Prof Mohamed El Tom, University of Khartoum, Sudan
� Prof David Sumpter, Uppsala University-Sweden
� Prof Mats Boij, KTH-Sweden
� Prof Roland Haggkvist, College of Science, Umea University Sweden
� Prof Maciej Klimek, Uppsala University,Sweden
� Prof Sergei Sylvestrov, Lund University, Sweden.
� Prof Bengt Ove Turesson, Linkoping University, Sweden.
� Prof Tom Britton,Stockholm University, Sweden
� Prof Dietrich von Rosen, Swedish Agricultural University, Sweden
� Prof Herbert Fleishner-Austria
Department of Mathematics Department of Mathematics
University of Dar es Salaam KIST
P.O. Box 35062 Kigali B.P. 3900
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kigali, Rwanda
Department of Mathematics Department of Mathematics
University of Nairobi National University of Rwanda
P.O. Box 30197-00100 P.O. Box 117
Nairobi, Kenya Butare, Rwanda
Department of Mathematics Department of Mathematics
Makerere University University of Zambia
P.O. Box 7062 P.O. Box 32379
Kampala, Uganda Lusaka, Zambia

� Prof. Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Cape Peninsula University, South Africa
� Prof Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University, USA
� Prof Vediana Masanja, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda
� Prof Wandera Ogana, University of Nairobi, Kenya
� Prof Livingstone Luboobi, Makerere University,Uganda
� Dr Baruka Alphonce, University of Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
� Prof John Odhiambo, Kenya
� Dr Vincent Ssembatya, Makerere University, Uganda
� Prof Hamidu Touré, University of Ougadugu, Bukina Faso
� Prof Mary Teuw Niane, Gaston Berger University, Saint Louis-Senegal
� Prof Ramadas Ramakrishnan , ICTP, Trieste, Italy.
� Prof Rikard Bogvad, Stockholm University, Sweden.
� Prof Paul Vanderlin, Stockholm University, Sweden.
� Professor Fanja Rakotondrajao, University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
� Prof Abdou Sene, Gaston Berger University
� Prof Jean Pierre Bougignon, IHES, France
� Prof Alexander Schuster, USA
� Prof Arezzo Claudio Arezzo, ictp, Italy
� Prof AlbertoDella Vedova, Princeton, USA
� Prof Ciriza Eleonora, Roma, Italy
SCIENTIFIC/INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
� Prof Leif Abrahamson, University of Uppsala-Sweden
� Professor Ramadas Ramakrishnan , ICTP, Trieste, Italy
� Christer Kiselman, Uppsala University, Sweden
� Mohamed El Tom, University of Khartoum, Sudan
� Prof Tom Britton,University of Stockholm, Sweden
� Prof Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University-USA
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (FOR ABSTRACTS,PROCEEDINGS AND PUBLICATIONS)
� Professor Patrick Weke, University of Nairobi, Kenya
� Dr. Juma Kasozi, Makerere University, Uganda
� Dr. Isaac D. Tembo, University of Zambia
� Dr. Sylvester E. Rugeihyamu, Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania. (Secretary)
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
� Prof. E.S. Massawe, Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania (Chair)
� Dr. John Mango, Makerere University, Uganda. (Inter-Network Coordinator)
� Dr. Juma Kasozi, Makerere University, Uganda
� Dr. Vincent A. Ssembatya, Makerere University, Uganda
� Dr. Sylvester E. Rugeihyamu, Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania. (Secretary)
� Dr. Baruka Alphonce, Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania
� Professor Patrick Weke, University of Nairobi, Kenya
� Dr. Jamen H. Were, University of Nairobi, Kenya
� Dr. Desire Karangwa, KIST, Rwanda
� Mr. Michael Gahirima, KIST, Rwanda
� Dr. Isidore Mahara, NUR, Rwanda
� Dr. Minani Froduald, NUR, Rwanda
� Dr. Victor M. Nawa, University of Zambia
� Dr. Isaac D. Tembo, University of Zambia
FINANCE COMMITTEE
� Prof Leif Abrahamson, University of Uppsala-Sweden
� Professor Ramadas Ramakrishnan, Head, Mathematics, ICTP- Trieste, Italy.
� Dr. Sylvester E. Rugeihyamu, Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania. (Secretary)
� Dr. John Mango, Makerere University, Uganda. (Inter-Network Coordinator)
LANGUAGE
English will be the official language of the conference.
CURRENCY
Local currency is the Tanzania Shilling at the foreign exchange rate of US$ 1 = 1,600 Tshs . There are many local Forex bureaus in Arusha, which charge no
commission. Banks and Forex bureaus accept traveler’s cheques and major credits are also accepted at leading hotels and restaurants.
VISA
Visa may be required for International visitors to Arusha - Tanzania. Please check with the respective local Embassy for details and health requirements.
Yellow fever card is mandatory for entry to Tanzania. Letters of invitation will be issued to participants upon request for the processing of traveling
documents.
REGISTRATION
There will be a registration fee of US$ 200 for none members of EAUMP. The deadline for registration is 15th July, 2012. Registration to be done by email
before the deadline to the undersigned addresses. Payment of Registration fee will be paid on arrival. Upon Payment of registration fee, all lunches will be
provided and Airport picking done at no extra charges.
DEADLINES
� Abstract Submission : 30 April, 2012
� Final Paper : 30 June, 2012
� Registration (by email) : 15 July, 2012
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel charges for accommodation in Arusha ranges from US$30 to US$ 150 per night.
Food ranges from US$ 5.00 to US$ 20.00 a meal.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
� Limited financial assistance to cater for (full/partial) travels and/or local expenses is available depending on the availability of sponsors. However, every
effort should be made by candidates to secure full support for their fare .
� Candidates will be selected by the organizers, and will be informed on the result at least one month before the respective event.
�You can also apply directly to INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL UNION- Commission on Development and Exchanges (IMU/CDC) for financial support.

Note: Preference will be given to those candidates who can cater for their full support.
REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION
There is no official Application form to be filled.
Applications for financial request for half or full fare should be sent (by e-mail or post) to the local Organizing chairperson before the said dates.
For further information, please contact (by e-mail) the local chairperson;
Prof. E.S Massawe,
Department of Mathematics,
University of Dar es Salaam,
P. O. Box 35062, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.
Email: emassawe@maths.udsm.ac.tz, emassawe@uccmail.co.tz
Cell phone: +255-784-840620
Homepage: www.maths. udsm.ac.tz , www.eaump.ne.tz
AND COPY YOUR EMAIL TO
Dr. Sylvester E. Rugeihyamu,
Department of Mathematics,
University of Dar es Salaam,
P. O. Box 35062, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.
Email: rugeihyamu@yahoo.com, sruge@maths.udsm.ac.tz
Cell phone: +255-713-775365
Homepage: www.maths. udsm.ac.tz , www.eaump.ne.tz