Laboratory for Computational Mathematics: An Interface Between Academia and Industry

Abstract

“If Europe is to achieve its goal of becoming the leading knowledge-based economy in the world, mathematics has a vital role to play” (MACSI-net 2004). In spite of the fact that in many industrial sectors the value of mathematics is already proven, there is a need for positive action to promote the use of mathematics by European industry. A dynamic mathematical community interacting actively with industry and commerce, on the one hand and the science base, on the other, has been pointed out as important ingredients for competing in the global market of the future where innovation will be the key to success.