Srinagar, June 4: The Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar will organise a two-week Instructional School on “Theoretical and Numerical Aspects of PDEs: Application to Flow Dynamics” from June 29 to July 11, 2026, under the Advanced Training in Mathematics (ATM) programme of the National Centre for Mathematics.
The programme, funded by NCM—a joint initiative of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research—will be held at the Hazratbal campus and aims to strengthen understanding of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), numerical methods, and their applications in fluid dynamics.
Programme Convenor Dr. Atendra Kumar said the school has been designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in both theoretical and computational aspects of PDEs, covering topics such as existence, uniqueness, stability of solutions, and advanced modelling techniques used in engineering and scientific research.
Director NIT Srinagar, Binod Kumar Kanaujia, said the event reflects the institute’s commitment to promoting research excellence and capacity building in mathematical sciences. He noted that the programme will offer a valuable platform for teachers, researchers and scholars to interact with leading experts and explore contemporary developments in PDEs and computational fluid dynamics.
Registrar Atikur Rahman said the institute is committed to creating opportunities for academic growth and professional development, adding that such initiatives help strengthen research networks and enhance scholarly capabilities.
Head of the Department of Mathematics, Zamrooda Jabeen, described the instructional school as a significant academic milestone, highlighting the growing importance of PDEs in scientific computing, mathematical modelling and engineering applications.
The programme will feature lectures and interactive sessions by experts from premier institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi and Indian Institute of Technology Jammu. Participants will receive training in classical PDE theory as well as modern numerical techniques such as finite difference and finite element methods.
A major focus of the school will be flow dynamics and structural bifurcation analysis, including the study of recirculation zones, vortex shedding and fluid flow around bluff bodies. Experts will also discuss topological methods for identifying structural bifurcations in complex flow systems.
The organisers said the curriculum has been structured to address contemporary challenges in scientific computing while supporting university-level teaching and research. The programme is expected to attract faculty members, researchers and scholars from across the country and foster academic collaboration and networking in advanced mathematical sciences.