Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) are co-hosting the Constantin Carathéodory Symposium on Thermodynamics July 10-15 in Greece. World-renowned participants from 30 institutions in 11 countries will celebrate Carathéodory’s 150th birthday and his contributions to the engineering sciences.
“This gathering of world experts from various branches of engineering sciences is to pay homage to Constantin Carathéodory and his contributions to thermodynamics on the occasion of his 150th birthday,” said Dimitris C. Lagoudas, a University Distinguished Professor from Texas A&M University.
Constantin Carathéodory, a Greek mathematician with a distinguished academic career in Germany, made remarkable advancements in real and complex analysis, calculus of variations and measure theory. Additionally, he developed a novel framework for thermodynamics. Carathéodory's profound contributions position him as one of the most esteemed mathematicians since ancient times.
Just as ancient Greek philosophers often traveled from place to place, the scientists and engineers in attendance will begin the conference proceedings at AUTh for a symposium on the application of thermodynamics on complex material behavior. Participants will then spend a day at Stagira — the birthplace of Aristotle — to continue the discussions on the implications of the second law of thermodynamics. Next, participants will move to Alexandroupolis — a modern city close to ancient Abdera, the birthplace of Democritus — for more thermodynamic discussions, ending at Nea Vyssa, where a museum was recently established honoring the Carathéodory family.
“The Constantin Carathéodory Symposium showcases the enduring partnership between Texas A&M Engineering and AUTh while fostering the exchange of knowledge and ideas among scientists and engineers who continue to explore the frontiers of thermodynamics and its applications to material behavior,” said Professor Dimitrios S. Koveos, Rector of AUTh. “It is particularly fitting that this symposium commences in Thessaloniki, as Constantin Carathéodory is recognized as one of the key figures behind the establishment of AUTh.”
“This gathering of world experts from various branches of engineering sciences is to pay homage to Constantin Carathéodory and his contributions to thermodynamics on the occasion of his 150th birthday,” said Dimitris C. Lagoudas, a University Distinguished Professor from Texas A&M University.
Constantin Carathéodory, a Greek mathematician with a distinguished academic career in Germany, made remarkable advancements in real and complex analysis, calculus of variations and measure theory. Additionally, he developed a novel framework for thermodynamics. Carathéodory's profound contributions position him as one of the most esteemed mathematicians since ancient times.
Just as ancient Greek philosophers often traveled from place to place, the scientists and engineers in attendance will begin the conference proceedings at AUTh for a symposium on the application of thermodynamics on complex material behavior. Participants will then spend a day at Stagira — the birthplace of Aristotle — to continue the discussions on the implications of the second law of thermodynamics. Next, participants will move to Alexandroupolis — a modern city close to ancient Abdera, the birthplace of Democritus — for more thermodynamic discussions, ending at Nea Vyssa, where a museum was recently established honoring the Carathéodory family.
“The Constantin Carathéodory Symposium showcases the enduring partnership between Texas A&M Engineering and AUTh while fostering the exchange of knowledge and ideas among scientists and engineers who continue to explore the frontiers of thermodynamics and its applications to material behavior,” said Professor Dimitrios S. Koveos, Rector of AUTh. “It is particularly fitting that this symposium commences in Thessaloniki, as Constantin Carathéodory is recognized as one of the key figures behind the establishment of AUTh.”