"THE MATHEMATICS OF SUDOKU"
28/11/2006
GUEST LECTURE |
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The Richmond Hill Campus
Dr Nummela’s research interests were originally in topological algebra, over the years he has developed additional interests in the history of mathematics and cryptology.
At the Southampton Institute, he used sophisticated mathematical software for research in the areas of fuzzy logic, mathematical modeling, and numerical analysis, including the development of theoretical error bounds for numerical integration using cubic splines. Naval architects routinely use cubic splines to approximate the cross-section of a ship's hull, and then use numerical integration to calculate approximations to cross-sectional area, volume, displacement, and buoyancy. Aerospace engineers do similar things when designing new stealth aircraft. The techniques used in developing the error bounds also yield new numerical integration algorithms, as well as new insights into some of the classical algorithms.
Additional research at the Southampton Institute, done jointly with a marine biologist, involved modeling the growth of seaweed in the presence of sub-lethal concentrations of herbicides. The mathematical principles involved, easily understood by undergraduate mathematics majors, are viewed as formidable by most marine biologists.
Although his administrative and teaching duties at Richmond now consume him, he wishes he had time to investigate some of the mathematical problems associated with DNA computing.
All welcome to attend
A Guest Lecture organised by the Department of Arts & Sciences
For additional information please contact:
Helen Pether at: Helen Pether
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