A Workshop in honor of the sixty-fifth birthday of Nicola Mastronardi
Castle of Arenberg, Leuven, Belgium
September 14-16, 2026
About the workshop
This Workshop is dedicated to Nicola Mastronardi on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday.
Nicola Mastronardi is a prolific researcher in numerical linear algebra, with a focus on matrix computations, algorithms for structured rank matrices (like semiseparable and Toeplitz matrices), eigenvalue problems, and scientific computing applications.
He has co-authored numerous highly-cited scientific papers and collaborated with researchers from various international institutions, including KU Leuven. His work involves developing efficient algorithms for complex mathematical problems in fields such as medical diagnostics (e.g., magnetic resonance spectroscopy).
The purpose of the meeting is to bring together Colleagues who have been collaborating with Nicola Mastronardi throughout his professional career, enjoying his kind personality and generosity in sharing many original ideas.
Topics of the Workshop are, but not limited to, Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Systems and Control Theory, Scientific Computing, Orthogonal Polynomials.