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About
Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities – Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing 2026 (CoMFoSNASC 2026) is a conference that focuses on the modeling, numerical analysis, and scientific computing of nonlinear phenomena. It covers both theoretical developments and computational approaches, aiming to showcase recent advances in applied mathematics and its practical applications. The scope spans a broad range of topics related to partial differential equations.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Modeling and Analysis of Physical, Biological, and Chemical Systems
- Partial Differential Equations and Applied Analysis
- Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, and Algorithms
- Control, Optimization, and Calculus of Variations
- Inverse Problems, Interface Evolution, and Free Boundary Phenomena
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Computational Imaging
Through invited talks and interactive sessions, participants will engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and gain insights into mathematical frameworks and computational methodologies for addressing complex nonlinear problems across disciplines such as physics, biology, and engineering.
CoMFoS Meeting
The conference is organized in conjunction with the 2026 edition of CoMFoS, which was initiated in 1995 under the auspices of the activity group "Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities (CoMFoS)" of the Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (JSIAM). From April 2010, the activity group CoMFoS was renamed "Mathematical Aspects of Continuum Mechanics (MACM)". The links for the recent CoMFoS meetings can be accessed here: CoMFoS2020, CoMFoS2021, CoMFoS2022, and CoMFoS2023.
The last CoMFoS meeting took place on March 16–17, 2025, in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, in conjunction with MNANP2025, a workshop dedicated to the Modeling and Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Phenomena.
CoMFoS–NASC 2026 is the result of the active collaboration between Kanazawa University and the University of the Philippines in recent years. This year, the conference is co-organized by the Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (NASC) Academic Group of the University of the Philippines Diliman and by the Mathematics Program of the University of the Philippines Cebu.
Important Dates
| Conference Dates | June 20–23, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | March 15, 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Early-bird Payment Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
Venue
CoMFoS 2026 will be held in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, marking the first time the conference is taking place outside Japan.
Conference Place: Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort and Hotel
Address:
Buyong Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Philippines 6015
Invited Speakers
| Bituin CABARRUBIAS | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Lorenzo CAVALLINA | Tohoku University, Japan |
| Roden Jason DAVID | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Andrei DOMOGO | University of the Philippines Baguio |
| Neil Jerome EGARGUIN | University of the Philippines Los Baños |
| Rheadel FULGENCIO | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Elliot GINDER | Meiji University, Japan |
| Clark Kendrick GO | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Helmut HARBRECHT | Universität Basel, Switzerland |
| Editha JOSE | University of the Philippines Los Baños |
| Masato KIMURA | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Pu Zhao KOW | National Chengchi University, Taiwan |
| Jiajie LI | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China |
| Manabu MACHIDA | Kindai University, Japan |
| Ikha MAGDALENA | Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia |
| Renier MENDOZA | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Patrick van MEURS | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Rhudaina MOHAMMAD | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Hirofumi NOTSU | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Gilbert PERALTA | University of the Philippines Baguio |
| Rachelle SAMBAYAN | University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines |
| Karel ŠVADLENKA | Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan |
| Shinya UCHIUMI | Hokkaido University, Japan |
| Toshiaki YACHIMURA | Tohoku University, Japan |
Conference Program
The following schedule is tentative.
| Time | Saturday, June 20 | Sunday, June 21 | Monday, June 22 | Tuesday, June 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30–08:40 | Registration | |||
| 08:40–08:50 | ||||
| 08:50–09:00 | ||||
| 09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks | Networking & Free Discussion | ||
| 09:10–09:20 | Invited Talk 1 | Invited Talk 9 | Invited Talk 17 | |
| 09:20–09:30 | ||||
| 09:30–09:40 | ||||
| 09:40–09:50 |
Invited Talk 2 |
Invited Talk 10 |
Invited Talk 18 |
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| 09:50–10:00 | ||||
| 10:00–10:10 | ||||
| 10:10–10:20 | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | |
| 10:20–10:30 | Invited Talk 3 | Invited Talk 11 | Invited Talk 19 | |
| 10:30–10:40 | ||||
| 10:40–10:50 | ||||
| 10:50–11:00 | Invited Talk 4 | Invited Talk 12 | Invited Talk 20 | |
| 11:00–11:10 | ||||
| 11:10–11:20 | ||||
| 11:20–11:30 | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | |
| 11:30–11:40 | Invited Talk 5 | Invited Talk 13 | Invited Talk 21 | |
| 11:40–11:50 | ||||
| 11:50–12:00 | ||||
| 12:00–12:10 | Invited Talk 6 | Invited Talk 14 | Invited Talk 22 | |
| 12:10–12:20 | ||||
| 12:20–12:30 | ||||
| 12:30–12:40 | Lunch Break & Networking | Lunch Break & Networking | Lunch Break & Networking | |
| 12:40–12:50 | ||||
| 12:50–13:00 | ||||
| 13:00–14:00 | ||||
| 14:00–14:10 | Invited Talk 7 | Invited Talk 15 | Invited Talk 23 | |
| 14:10–14:20 | ||||
| 14:20–14:30 | ||||
| 14:30–14:40 | Invited Talk 8 | Invited Talk 16 | Invited Talk 24 | |
| 14:40–14:50 | ||||
| 14:50–15:00 | ||||
| 15:00–15:15 | Coffee Break | Coffee + Poster Session | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15–15:30 | Student Presentation 1 | Student Presentation 4 | ||
| 15:30–15:45 | Student Presentation 2 | Student Presentation 5 | ||
| 15:45–16:00 | Student Presentation 3 | Student Presentation 6 | ||
| 16:00–18:00 | Free Discussion | Free Discussion | Free Discussion | |
| 18:00–20:00 | Welcome Dinner |
Registration
Registration is now open. Payment instructions will be sent by email after registration.
| Category | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Early Bird | USD 100 · JPY 15,000 · PHP 6,000 |
| Regular | USD 125 · JPY 20,000 · PHP 7,000 | |
| Non-Student | Early Bird | USD 150 · JPY 23,000 · PHP 9,000 |
| Regular | USD 175 · JPY 28,000 · PHP 10,000 |
- The registration fee covers lunches, coffee breaks, and the conference kit for the duration of the event.
- For local participants, less PHP 1,000 on registration fees.
- A welcome dinner will be held on Day 1 (June 20) of the conference.
- Fee: USD 25 / JPY 3,500 / PHP 1,300
- Please indicate your participation in the welcome dinner during registration.
Please complete your registration by filling out the following Google Form:
Hotel Information
The workshop will be held at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort. While it is not an official partner hotel, we kindly ask participants to arrange their own accommodations.
For your convenience, we introduce several hotels located near the conference venue. Please note that the following information is provided for reference only, and the organizing committee does not endorse or guarantee any specific accommodation. You may click on the name of the hotel or on the poster image to view further details.
| Hotel | Room Type | Rate | Poster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambre Hotel Mactan | Superior Room (Room Only) | PHP 1,888/night |
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| Superior Room (With Breakfast) | PHP 2,184/night | ||
| Standard Room (Room Only) | PHP 1,688/night | ||
| Standard Room (With Breakfast) | PHP 1,950/night | ||
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Hotel The Mir (400m from the conference venue) |
Standard Room | PHP 1,800/night |
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| Deluxe Room | PHP 2,100/night | ||
| Family Room | PHP 2,800/night | ||
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EGI Resort & Hotel (600 m from the conference venue) |
Superior Premier | PHP 4,300/night |
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- We kindly recommend booking your accommodation early, as room rates may vary.
- Reservations can also be made through platforms such as Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, or similar services.
- If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the local organizing committee at comfos-nasc2026@math.upd.edu.ph.
Organizing Committee
| Jimboy ALBARACIN | University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines |
| Cherrylyn ALOTA | University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines |
| Masato KIMURA | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Renier MENDOZA | University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines |
| Rhudaina MOHAMMAD | University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines |
| Hirofumi NOTSU | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Julius Fergy RABAGO | Kanazawa University, Japan |
| Daisy ROMEO | University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines |
| Koya SAKAKIBARA | Kanazawa University, Japan |
Acknowledgments & Sponsors
Contact
If you have any questions or requests, send an e-mail to the local organizing committee at comfos-nasc2026@math.upd.edu.ph.
Previous Meetings
| Event | Dates | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Fracture Criteria from a Mathematical Perspective | 1995.01.27–29 | KKR Yamashiro-so, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture | |
| Theoretical Research on Fracture Phenomena and Related Topics | 1995.11.23–25 | Okino Island, Etajima City, Seto Inland Sea | |
| Theoretical Research on Fracture Phenomena and Related Topics | 1997.01.14–16 | Keisensou, Kumano Town, Yamaguchi City | |
| Mathematical Research on Fracture Phenomena with Applications to Earthquakes | 1999.01.21–23 | Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo | |
| Theoretical and Numerical Analysis of Fracture | 1999.11.14–16 | Shonan Village Center, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture | |
| Theoretical and Numerical Analysis of Fracture | 2000.01.10–12 | Togura Postal Welfare Resort, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture | |
| CoMFoS07 | 2007.11.25–27 | Hiroshima Institute of Technology | |
| CoMFoS08 | 2008.10.27–29 | Kyodai Kaikan | |
| CoMFoS09 | 2009.11.21–23 | Shonan Village Center | |
| CoMFoS10 | 2010.11.22–23 | Okayama University of Science | |
| CoMFoS11 | 2011.10.08–10 | Hiroshima Institute of Technology | |
| CoMFoS12 | 2012.10.06–08 | University of Electro-Communications | |
| CoMFoS13 | 2013.10.12–14 | Kanazawa University Satellite Plaza | |
| CoMFoS14 | 2014.10.11–13 | Kyoto University Rakuyu Kaikan and Centennial Clock Tower Memorial Hall | |
| CoMFoS15 | 2015.11.16–18 | Nishijin Plaza, Kyushu University | Proceedings published |
| CoMFoS16 | 2016.10.22–24 | Nishijin Plaza, Kyushu University | Proceedings published |
| CoMFoS17 | 2017.09.20–22 | Seaside House, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology | |
| CoMFoS18 | 2018.06.13–15 | Shiran Kaikan, Kyoto University | Proceedings published |
| CoMFoS19 | 2019.07.15–16 | Shiinoki Cultural Complex, Kanazawa City | |
| CoMFoS20 (Joint with the Second Russia-Japan Workshop) | 2020.12.15–17 | Tokyo and Novosibirsk (Online) | "Mathematical analysis of fracture phenomena for elastic structures and its applications" |
| CoMFoS21 (Joint with the Third Russia-Japan Workshop) | 2021.12.14–16 | Tokyo and Novosibirsk (Online) | "Mathematical analysis of fracture phenomena for elastic structures and its applications" |
| CoMFoS22 | 2022.12.06–07 | (Online) | Austria, China, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Japan, Russia. |
| CoMFoS23 | 2023.12.11–12 | (Online) | Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Philippines, United Kingdom. |
| CoMFoS24 | (not held) | ||
| CoMFoS25 | 2025.03.16–17 | Shiinoki Cultural Complex, Kanazawa City | Held in conjuction with "Modeling and Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Phenomena 2025" |