Dates: June 15th – June 19th 2026.
Mode of Study: on campus.
Course fee: €250 (includes accommodation and meals).
The goal of the OPSFA Summer School (OPSF-S11) is to equip participants with foundational knowledge, modern methods, and practical tools in the field of orthogonal polynomials and special functions, as well as their diverse applications.
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of the OPSFA Summer School series. While classical aspects of orthogonal polynomials and special functions will be covered, the program also includes more advanced and contemporary topics. These include asymptotic methods for orthogonal polynomials, Padé approximants, connections between orthogonal polynomials and areas such as sparse interpolation, exponential analysis, Gaussian integration, random tilings, multivariate orthogonal polynomials, and diagrammatic and harmonic analysis techniques.
Participants will have ample opportunities to engage with lecturers, organizers, and invited researchers—all of whom are leading experts in the field. In addition to lectures, the program includes hands-on tutorials and sessions where participants can present their own research during OPSFA. The school encourages interaction among participants at various academic stages, from Master’s and PhD students to Post-doc researchers, creating a vibrant environment for mathematical discussion and collaboration.
The topics addressed in the OPSFA Summer School (OPSF-S11) are closely connected to core subjects typically found in undergraduate or graduate programs in mathematics, physics, or certain engineering disciplines. These include differential equations, linear algebra, mathematical and complex analysis, group and operator theory, numerical methods, and approximation theory. A solid background in these areas is expected.