Interface and transport dynamics

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The workshop on "computational physics of transport and interfacial dynamics" took place in Dresden, Germany, from February 25 to March 8, 2002, sponsored by the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems. It focused on recent advancements in computational physics and materials science, particularly in modeling traffic flow phenomena and complex multi-scale solidification. These areas connect diverse disciplines, including physics, mathematical and computational modeling, nonlinear dynamics, materials sciences, statistical mechanics, and foundry techniques. The international gathering aimed to foster knowledge exchange, assess common interests, and promote collaboration among researchers from various fields. It sought to create a comprehensive understanding of the current research landscape and outline potential future joint activities. Special emphasis was placed on sharing experiences with numerical tools and bridging scales relevant to various scientific and engineering applications. A notable aspect discussed was the coupling of different computational methods for hybrid simulations. The workshop specifically addressed researchers using a range of numerical schemes, including cellular automata, coupled maps, and finite difference and finite element algorithms for partial differential equations, such as phase-field computations.