Examples are random, heterogeneous, porous and fractal media.
Classical waves like light waves, microwaves, sound waves, elastic waves, and seismic waves. To obtain a thorough understanding of the propagation, scattering and diffraction of waves in media with a high degree of complexity. To provide a multidisciplinary platform that stimulates novel research and creates a synergy between already existing activities in different areas. In many areas of the physical sciences propagation of waves in complex media plays a central role. Acoustics, applied mathematics, elastics, environmental sciences, mechanics, marine sciences, medical sciences, microwaves, optics, and seismics are just a few examples.