Abstract:

This special invited lecture focuses on numerical linear algebra perspective on solving a system of linear equation and the least squares problem.

Biography:

Biswa Nath Datta is a Distinguished Research Professor at Northern Illinois University. He is a Professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department and an adjunct professor in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Department at NIU. His research interests are interdisciplinary that blend numerical linear algebra and scientific computing (including large-scale and high performance computing) with control and vibration engineering. His interdisciplinary research has produced computationally viable algorithms and high-quality engineering and scientific software packages (that did not previously exist) for scientific computing and electrical and vibration control systems design and analysis. He also pioneered the research in on large-scale and parallel computations in control. In recognition of his research contributions, he has received several prestigious honors and awards. These included, election to IEEE Fellow in 2000, induction as an Academician of the Academy of Nonlinear Sciences (Russia) in 2002, Senior Fulbright Specialist Award in 2006 and 2009, and several IEEE Plaques and Medals of Honor. He is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer and also has been honored by several IEEE sponsored conferences. Datta is the recipient of “The 2015 Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair Professor” offered by US State Department and “The 2017 PC Ray Distinguished Chair Professorship” bestowed by Indian National Science Academy.