| Fixed Point Theory occupies a central place in modern
mathematics and has multiple conceptual connections with
numerous fields of pure and applied mathematics. It is
rapidly growing and developing in many different
directions. |
| Saudi Arabia, with its vast resources, has the potential to
become a leader in the region in basic science and mathematics which
are the pillars of a knowledge-based society. KFUPM, by virtue of its highly
qualified faculty and its infrastructure, can play a
crucial role in this regard. Along this line, the
mathematics and statistics department has achieved the
status of being a leading mathematical sciences
department in the Gulf region. |
| In that vein, the Fixed Point Theory & Applications
Research Group (FPTARG) aims at strengthening research
and graduate teaching within the mathematics and
statistics department as well as acquiring a national
and then international reputation for excellence in
Fixed Point Theory and related fields. With many other
mathematicians and scientists, FPTARG will contribute to
capacity building in basic science and mathematics at
KFUPM and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
| Many members of the FPTARG have been members of the
mathematics and statistics department for many years.
They will continue to carry out research of high
quality in Fixed Point Theory and its connections with
other fields such as functional analysis, differential
equations, partial differential equations, optimization,
approximation theory, and topology. FPTARG members
shall also be teaching a number of introductory and advanced
graduate courses in the MS and Ph.D. programs at the mathematics and
statistics department. |
