Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics academic staff member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arran Fernandez has made a significant contribution to international scientific collaboration by leading the establishment of a new Special Interest Group (SIG), titled Fractional Calculus & Applied Analysis (FCAA), within the International Society for Analysis, its Applications and Computation (ISAAC). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fernandez serves as Co-Chair of the group alongside Dr. Joel E. Restrepo.
Special Recognition for FCAA from ISAAC Leadership
Following its establishment, FCAA quickly attracted international attention, bringing together more than 20 researchers from various parts of the world. The formation of the group was also warmly welcomed by the leadership of ISAAC.
In his presidential message published in the August 2026 issue of the association’s newsletter, ISAAC President Prof. Dr. Joachim Toft extended a special welcome to the newly established Special Interest Group, highlighting FCAA’s potential to enrich the association’s scientific activities and foster international research collaboration. The extensive coverage dedicated to FCAA in the same newsletter further underscored the group’s growing recognition within the international mathematics community and its scientific significance.
International Online Workshop to Be Held
As a significant continuation of the scientific collaboration initiated through the establishment of FCAA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arran Fernandez and fellow Co-Chair Dr. Joel E. Restrepo have undertaken the organization of the Online Workshop on Fractional Calculus & Applied Analysis, scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 November 2026.
Bringing together internationally renowned scientists, the workshop will focus on contemporary research areas, including special functions, fractional differential equations, stochastic processes, and numerical analysis. The event will be held with the support of ISAAC, the Springer-published journal Fractional Calculus & Applied Analysis, EMU and CINVESTAV in Mexico.
Beyond the establishment of a new research group, this initiative presents valuable opportunities to strengthen international academic collaboration, facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and expertise, and foster new research partnerships. Furthermore, the workshop will provide an international platform, particularly for young researchers, to engage with leading scientists in their respective fields and contribute to advancements in fractional calculus and its applications.
Reinforcing EMU’s International Academic Recognition
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arran Fernandez’s pioneering efforts in founding a new international research group within ISAAC constitute not only a noteworthy individual academic achievement but also an important contribution to reinforcing EMU’s international visibility and strengthening its position within the global scientific community.
By assuming a leadership role within an international scientific organization and bringing together researchers from different countries on a shared academic platform, this initiative also highlights the influential role EMU academics can play in fostering and advancing global scientific collaboration.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fernandez’s pioneering efforts further highlight EMU’s vision of becoming a university that not only keeps pace with international scientific developments but also actively shapes their direction and takes a leading role in establishing new academic partnerships.
A New Platform for International Collaboration in Mathematical Research
Established in 1994, the ISAAC is recognized as one of the prominent international organizations dedicated to advancing scientific research in mathematical analysis, applied mathematics, and computational mathematics. Through international congresses, scientific meetings, workshops, and academic collaborations, the society brings together researchers from across the globe, providing a valuable platform for scientific exchange in fields such as differential equations, functional analysis, integral equations, and related mathematical disciplines.
Founded in 2026, the FCAA Special Interest Group aims to advance research in fractional calculus and applied analysis at the international level, unite researchers working in these fields under a common academic framework, and foster new opportunities for scholarly collaboration. The establishment of the group was the culmination of an extensive organizational effort involving the development of an international research network, the coordination of prospective members, and the successful completion of the necessary institutional approval procedures within ISAAC.