Andris BUIKIS

Professor Andris BUIKIS Professor, University of Latvia Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Department of Mathematics Head of Laboratory of Mathematical Technologies, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia Address: Raina bulv. 29, Riga, LV - 1459 Latvia Tel.: + 371 6722 5674 Fax: + 371 6722 7520 E-mail: buikis@latnet.lv

Born: March 15, 1939, Valka, Latvia

• Mathematical Modelling
• Mathematical Problems of Heat and Mass Transfer, Especially for Layered Media
• Analytical and Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
• Innovative Energetic
• Philosophy of Science

Languages: German, English, Latvian, Russian

• University of Latvia (Faculty of Physics and Mathematics), 1963
• Dr.math. (Candidate of Science in former USSR), University of Latvia, 1970
• Dr.habil.math. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), University of Kasan, Russia, 1988
• Professor, University of Latvia, 1991

• Junior Researcher, Senior Researcher, Computing Centre, University of Latvia, 1962 - 1972
• Assistant Professor and Head of Chair of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia, 1972 - 1976
• Assistant Professor and Head of Chair of Differential Equations and Numerical Methods, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia, 1976 - 1984
• Senior Researcher, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia, 1984 - 1986
• Assistant Professor, Chair of Differential Equations and Numerical Methods, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia, 1986 - 1988
• Senior Researcher, Head of Laboratory of Mathematical Physics, Institute of Physics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1988 - 1991
• Director, Institute of Mathematics, Latvian Academy of Sciences and Latvian University, 1991 - 1996; 2003 - 2006
• Head of Laboratory of Mathematical Physics (1996 -2006 ) and Head of Scientific Council (1996 – 2003), Institute of Mathematics, Latvian Academy of Sciences and Latvian University
• Director, Science and Dialogue Centre of Latvia, 1993 -2007
• Head of Laboratory of Mathematical Technologies (2006-), Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia

• Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992 - 1997
• Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1997
• The Latvian Academy of Sciences Piers Bohl Prize for a cycle of papers “Method of Conservative Averaging, Theory and Applications”, 2005
• Member of Board, Soros Foundation - Latvia, 1997
• Head of "Spidola" Council, Culture Foundation of Latvia, 1987 - 1992
• Member of Board, Vidzemes University College, 1996 - 1998

• Member, Senate of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1994 -
• Member, Vidzeme University College Advisory Board, 1997-2002
• Vice-Chairman (in Mathematics), Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee on  "Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy", 1991 - 1993
• Chairman, Promotion Council for Mathematics, 1992 -
• Member, Editorial Advisory Board for Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1988-1995
• Member, Editorial Advisory Board for Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics, 2000-
• Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Journal Mathematical Modelling and Analysis (The Baltic Journal on Mathematical Applications, Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations), Lithuania, 1999-
• Editor, Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2002 , Springer
• Member, Editorial Board for International Journal of Applied Mathematical Sciences (IJAMS), 2004 -
• Member, Gesellschaft Angewandte Matematik und Mechanik, Germany 1991 -
• Member, International Sociological Association, 1998-2002
• Holder of state capital share at The Latvian Institute, 1998 -2004
• Member, American Mathematical Society, 1999 –
• Member, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society, 2006-

 Courses

University of Latvia:

• The Equations of Mathematical Physics
• The Principles of Mathematical Modelling
• The Problems of Mathematical Physics with Discontinuous Coefficients
• Splines in Mathematical Physics
• The Mathematical Models for Processes in Porous Media

• A. Buikis, N. Ulanova. Modelling of non - isotermal gas flow through a heterogeneous medium, Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 1996, 39, 8, pp.1743-1748.
• A. Buikis. Definition and calculation of a generalized integral parabolic spline, Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, B, 1995, 7/8, pp.97-100.
• A.Buikis, A.D.Fitt. A mathematical model for the heat treatment of glass fabric sheets. - IMA Journal of Mathematics Applied in Business&Industry, 1998, 9, pp.1-32.
• A.Buikis, M.Buike. Closed two-dimensional solution for the heat transfer in a periodical system with a fin. - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Sec.B, 1998, vol.52, 2(607), pp.218-222.
• A.Buikis. The evolution of humanity from an element of Biosphere to Noosphere through Dissipative Structures. - Abstracts of 14 th World Congress of Sociology, 1998, p.53.
• A.Buikis, J.Ekmanis et al. National Concept of the Republic of Latvia on Research Development. Riga, 1998, 22p.
• A.Buikis, J.Cepitis, H.Kalis, A.Reinfelds. Non-Isothermal Mathematical Model of Wood and Paper Drying. Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2000. Springer, 2002, p.488-492.
• A.Buikis, H.Kalis. Numerical modelling of heat and magneto hydrodynamic flows in a finite cylinder. Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics, Vol.2, No.3, 2002, p.243-259.
• A.Buikis, J.Cepitis, A.Reinfelds. ECMI - 2002. ECMI Newsletter, No.32, October, 2002, p.21-22.
• A.Buikis, S.Guseinov. Some one-dimensional coefficients inverse model problems of the heat transfer.– Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Sec.B, 2003, vol.57, No 3/4(626), pp.133-137.
• A.Buikis, J.Cepitis, H.Kalis, A.Reinfelds. Mathematical model of sawn timber drying. – Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Sec.B, 2003, vol.57, No 3/4 (626), pp.128-132.
• A.Buikis, R.Ciegis, A.D.Fitt (Editors). Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2002. 12th Conference of the European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry. Proceedings, Riga, September, 2002, Springer, Series: Mathematics in Industry, 2004, 409 p.
• A.Buikis, H. Kalis. Creation of temperature field in finite cylinder by alternated electromagnetic force. – In: Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2002. 12th Conference of the European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry. Springer, Series: Mathematics in Industry, 2004, pp.247-251.
• A.Buikis, H. Kalis. Flow and temperature calculations of electrolyte for a finite cylinder in the alternating field of finite number circular wires. – Magnetohydrodynamics, 2004, vol. 40, No. 1, 77-90.
• A.Buikis, H.Kalis. The vortex formation in horizontal finite cylinder by alternating electric current. - Mathematical Modelling and Analysis, 2005, vol.10, N 1, pp. 9-18.
• A.Buikis, H.Kalis, J. Schatz. Velocity Field in the Ideal Fluid, Induced by Vortex Curves in a Finite Cylinder and Cone. - WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development. Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2005, p. 26-32.
• A.Buikis, M.Buike. Some analytical 2-D steady-state solutions for systems with rectangular fin. - IASME Transactions, 2005, vol. 2, Issue 7, pp. 1112-1119.
• A.Buikis, Conservative averaging as a approximate method for solution of some direct and inverse heat transfer problems.-Advanced Computational Methods in Heat transfer IX, WITpress, 2006, p. 311-320.
• A. Bruvere, A. Buikis. Analytical 3-D steady-state statement for cylindrical fin and some of its approximate solutions. WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on HEAT and MASS TRANSFER, Issue 4, vol.1, 2006, p. 415-422.
• Vilums, R., Buikis, A. Conservative averaging method for partial differential equations with discontinuous coefficients. WSEAS Transactions of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 1, Issue 4, 2006, p. 383-390.
• M.Buike, A.Buikis. Modelling of three-dimensional transport process in anisotropic layered stratum by conservative averaging method. – WSEAS Transactions of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2006, vol. 1, issue 4, pp.430-437.
• M.Buike, A.Buikis. System of various mathematical models for transport processes in layered strata with interlayers. WSEAS Transactions on Mathematics, Issue 4, vol.6, 2007, p. 551-558.
• M. Buike, A. Buikis. Approximate Solutions of Heat Conduction Problems in Multi-dimensional Cylinder Type Domain by Conservative Averaging Method, Part 1. Heat Transfer, Thermal Engineering and Environment. WSEAS Press, 2007, p. 15-20.
• A. Buikis, M. Buike. Approximate Solutions of Heat Conduction Problems in Multi-dimensional Cylinder Type Domain by Conservative Averaging Method, Part 2. Heat Transfer, Thermal Engineering and Environment. WSEAS Press, 2007, p. 21-26.
• S. Kostjukova, A. Buikis. Mathematical Model for Diffusion-Sorption Processes in Layered Strata with Interlayers. Environmental Science, Ecosystems and Development. WSEAS Press, 2007, p.7-12.
• A. Piliksere, A. Buikis. Exact Analytical 3-D Steady-State Solution for Cylindrical Fin. Topics in Advanced Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. WSEAS Press, 2007, p.1-6.
• R. Vilums, A. Buikis. Transient Heat Conduction in 3D Fuse Modeled by Conservative Averaging Method. Topics in Advanced Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. WSEAS Press, 2007, p.54-59.
• A. Buikis, M. Buike. Exact 3-D Solution for System with Rectangular Fin, Part 1. Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering WSEAS Press, 2007, p. 64-69.
• A. Buikis, M. Buike. Exact 3-D Solution for System with Rectangular Fin, Part 2. Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering WSEAS Press, 2007, p. 70-75.
• M. Buike, A. Buikis. Exact Transient Solution for System with Rectangular Fin. Theoretical and Experimental Aspects of Heat and Mass Transfer. WSEAS Press, 2008. p. 25-30.
• A. Buikis, M. Buike, N. Ulanova. Analytically-Numerical Solution for Transient Process in the System with Rectangular Fin. Theoretical and Experimental Aspects of Heat and Mass Transfer. WSEAS Press, 2008. p. 31-36.

• A. Buikis (Head of Project). The Problems of Mathematical Physics with Discontinuous Parameters. Latvian Council of Science (1990 - 1992).
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Modelling the Long - Term Process of Pollution and Purification of Underground Water. Latvian Council of Science (1990 - 1992).
• A. Buikis (Deputy Head of Project). The Problems of Mathematical Physics Including Nonlinear with Rapidly - Changing and Jumped Parameters. Latvian Council of Science (1993 - 1995).
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Interaction among Different Factors of Pollution in Nonhomogeneous Underground Water Systems. Latvian Council of Science (1993 - 1995).
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Non-classical Problems of Mathematical Physics for composed domains and their application. Latvian Council of Science (1997 - 1999)
• A. Buikis (Head of Latvian Part). EC Contract Nr.: ERBCIPDCT940012. Mathematics as an Industrial Ressource. (1994 - 1996).
• A. Buikis (Head of Latvian Part of Project). Transport in Layered Porous Media. Latvian University and Insitute of Techno - and Economy Mathematics, Kaiserslautern, Germany (1997 - 2001).
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Development of Efficient Algorithms fore Direct and Inverse Problems of Mathematical Physics in Complex Structures. Latvian Council of Science (2001 - 2004)
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Optimization of Energy Resource Consumption in the Paper Production. Eureka Nr. E! 2623 (2002 - 2007)
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Mathematical Models for Heat Transfer Processes in Piecewise Homogeneous Media and Their Analytical and Numerical Solution. Latvian University (2004 - )
• A. Buikis (Head of Project). Investigation and Solution of Direct and Inverse Problems of Mathematical Physics in Complicated Media. Latvian Council of Science (2005 -)  

Last update 27.02.2008