Interacting Particle Systems: Theoretical Innovations and Practical Applications (26w5527)

The Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics will host the "Interacting Particle Systems: Theoretical Innovations and Practical Applications" workshop in Hangzhou, China from June 28 to July 3, 2026.

Interacting particle systems are mathematical models used to study the collective behavior of a large number of components, often referred to as particles or agents, that interact according to specific rules. These systems are widely applicable across disciplines such as physics, biology, economics, and computer science, providing insights into phenomena where individual interactions give rise to complex emergent behaviors. Additionally, interacting particle systems have found applications in modern computational methods, such as particle-based algorithms in optimization, machine learning, and data sciences, highlighting their versatility and far-reaching impact.

This workshop aims to bring together leading experts in PDE analysis, probability theory, dynamical systems, scientific computation, inference, and optimization to exchange recent progress and complementary perspectives in the evolving field of interacting particle systems. Over the course of five days, participants will collaborate on outstanding problems, explore emerging research directions, and identify opportunities for future interdisciplinary work.

The Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (IASM) in Hangzhou, China, and the Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS) in Banff, are collaborative Canada-US-Mexico ventures that provide an environment for creative interaction as well as the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and methods within the Mathematical Sciences, with related disciplines and with industry. The research station in Banff is supported by Canada's Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and Alberta Technology and Innovation.