This year (2005) marks the 50^th anniversary of the publication of the seminal paper on the alternating direction implicit method (ADI) “The Numerical Solution of Parabolic and Elliptic Differential Equations” (Journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 3, pages 28 - 41). The impact of this work on the oil industry was immediate; this new idea resulted in the development of more accurate and efficient computational methods for reservoir simulation. However, the theoretical and practical aspects of the ADI method led to extensions, generalizations, and ensuing applications far beyond the original application of reservoir simulation.  

This conference will begin with two talks on the history and impact of the ADI method to past  and current scientific industrial problems. The conference will then feature approximately 20 invited 30 minute presentations on recent research activities in the area of numerical solution of partial differential applications that were influenced by the ADI method. In addition, an exciting banquet is planned for Saturday night (November 5, 2005).

Registration
All participants and attendees are required to register. However, due to the generosity of the conference sponsors there will be no registration fee and no banquet fee for those that pre-register. We urge conference participants and attendees to register as soon as possible. To register, please follow this link http://ceee.rice.edu/meetings/dpr/registration.html.

Registration is closed.

Conference organizers:

Richard Tapia, Chair
Rice University

Clint Dawson
University of Texas-Austin

Amr El-Bakry
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

William Fitzgibbon
University of Houston

Roland Glowinski
University of Houston

William Symes
Rice University

Adam Usadi
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Mary Wheeler
University of Texas-Austin