Participant Testimonials

Apr 30 - May 05, 2017

It was a great time indeed. I met with many colleagues and we had stimulating discussions. As a consequence of these discussions, I am working on two new problems, one of them is in collaboration with Nicolas Raymond, who has attended the workshop. Also I was able to communicate my work on liquid crystals with the specialists in the domain, as I am new to this research area. BIRS is a great place for work, both in the available facilities and for its location in the calm and wonderful area of Banff.

Ayman Kachmar Lebanese University

We gained new insights, and at least on new collaboration was started. The participants were exceptionally talented, and most cordial. BIRS seems to be operating flawlessly - at least from the participants' point of view. Banff, of course is lovely, one could not wish for more. I hope to visit again, perhaps even try to organize a workshop.

Peter Palffy-Muhoray Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University

We gained new insights, and at least on new collaboration was started. The participants were exceptionally talented, and most cordial. BIRS seems to be operating flawlessly - at least from the participants' point of view. Banff, of course is lovely, one could not wish for more. I hope to visit again, perhaps even try to organize a workshop.

Peter Palffy-Muhoray Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University

We gained new insights, and at least on new collaboration was started. The participants were exceptionally talented, and most cordial. BIRS seems to be operating flawlessly - at least from the participants' point of view. Banff, of course is lovely, one could not wish for more. I hope to visit again, perhaps even try to organize a workshop.

Peter Palffy-Muhoray Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University

This BIRS workshop introduced me very efficiently to the current mathematical research on liquid crystals models and its leaders. Moreover it gave me the occasion to pursue a research project started some time ago with collaborators present during the week. A very productive and enjoyable stay!

Etienne Sandier Professeur
Département de Mathématiques, Universite Paris Est Créteil