My main research areas were:
- Quasi-Monte Carlo methods and other numerical methods
- Actuarial mathematics
Scientific Publications
| Nr. | Title of the paper | Field | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | B. Aichernig and R. Kainhofer: Modeling and validating hybrid systems using VDM and Mathematica. In C.Michael Holloway, editor, Lfm2000, Fifth NASA Langley Formal Methods Workshop, Williamsburg, Virginia, June 2000, number CP-2000-210100, pages 35-46. NASA, June 2000. | CS | |
| 2) | H. Albrecher and R. Kainhofer: Risk theory with a non-linear dividend barrier, Computing 68 (2002), No.4, 289-311. | Math | |
| 3) | H. Albrecher, R. Kainhofer and R.F. Tichy: Simulation methods in ruin models with non-linear dividend barriers, Math. Comput. Simulation 62 (2003), 277-287. | Math | Abstract: pdf Paper: pdf |
| 4) | H. Albrecher, R. Kainhofer and R.F. Tichy: Efficient simulation techniques for a generalized ruin model, Grazer Math. Ber., Nr. 345 (2002), 79-110. | Math | |
| 5) | R. Kainhofer: QMC Methods for the solution of delay differential equations, J. Comp. Appl. Math., vol. 155/2 (2003), 239-252. | Math | |
| 6) | R. Kainhofer and R.F. Tichy: QMC Methods for the solution of differential equations with multiple delayed arguments, Grazer Math. Ber., Nr. 345 (2002), 111-129. | Math | |
| 7) | R. Kainhofer and R.F. Tichy: QMC Methods for the solution of delay differential equations, Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. (PAMM), Proceedings of the GAMM 2002 meeting, 2 (2003), 503-504. | Math | |
| 8) | J. Hartinger, R. Kainhofer and R. Tichy: Quasi-Monte Carlo algorithms for unbounded, weighted integration problems, Journal of Complexity, 20/5 (2004), 654-668. | Math | |
| 9) | R. Kainhofer: The CSSSave package: Extending the built-in HTMLSave function with style sheets, 2003, Proceedings of PrimMath[2003]. | CS | |
| 10) | R. Kainhofer and R. Simonovits: M@th Desktop and MD Tools: Mathematics and Mathematica Made Easy for Students, 2003, Proceedings of PrimMath[2003]. | CS, Didact. | |
| 11) | K. Glantschnig, R. Kainhofer, W. Plessas, B. Sengl, R.F. Wagenbrunn: Extended Goldstone-Boson-Exchange Constituent Quark Model, 2004, European Physical Journal A, accepted. | Phys. | ArXiv |
| 12) | J. Hartinger and R. Kainhofer: Non-uniform low-discrepancy sequence generation and integration of singular integrands, In: H. Niederreiter, D. Talay (Eds.): Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods 2004, Springer, 2006. | Math | |
| 13) | J. Hartinger, R. Kainhofer, and V. Ziegler: On the corner avoidance properties of various low-discrepancy sequences, 2005, in press. | Math | |
| 14) | R. Kainhofer, M. Predota, and U. Schmock: The New Austrian Annuity Valuation Table AVÖ 2005R, Mitteilungen der Aktuarvereinigung Österreichs, Heft 13, Seiten 55-135, 2006. | Math | |
| 15) | R. Kainhofer, M. Predota, and U. Schmock: Die neue österreichische Rententafel AVÖ 2005R, Versicherungswirtschaft, 10/2006, volume 61, 847-851, 2006. | Math | |
| 16) | P. Grandits, R. Kainhofer, and G. Temnov: On the impact of hidden trends for a compound Poisson model with Pareto-type claims, International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Finance, accepted, 2010. | Math | |
| 17) | R. Kainhofer: A MusicXML Test Suite and a Discussion of Issues in MusicXML 2.0, Proceedings of the LAC 2010 Conference, Utrecht, 2010. | CS, Music | |
| 18) | R. Kainhofer: OrchestralLily: A Package for Professional Music Publishing with LilyPond and LaTeX, Proceedings of the LAC 2010 Conference, Utrecht, 2010. | CS, Music | |
| 19) | R. Kainhofer: An extensive MusicXML 2.0 test suite, Proceedings of the 7th International Symposion on Computer Music Modelling and Retrieval (CMMR) 2010, Malaga, 2010. | CS, Music |
The following is not one of my publications, but about my RK Fonts:
- Michael H. Zach: Varia Meroitica II, Kommentar zu den Fonts RK Meroitic, Göttinger Miszellen 173 (1999), 197-202
Scientific Talks and Presentations
| Nr. | Title of the talk | |
|---|---|---|
| 0) | R. Kainhofer, M. Lacher, T. Triffterer, A. Soucek: Beyond the horizon: The history of satellites. Presentation held at the 5th Int. EURISY youth forum 1996 in Bristol / UK. | Text: html |
| 1) | Goldstone Bosonen Austausch (GBE) chirales Konstituentenquark-Modell. Talk held at the 32. Summer school for high energy physics, Maria Laach, Germany. September 2000. | Abstract: ps |
| 2) | Quasi-Monte Carlo Runge Kutta methods for delay differential equations. Presentation held at GAMM 2002, Augsburg, Germany. March 26, 2002. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf |
| 3) | Quasi-randomized schemes for the solution of retarded differential equations. Talk held at the Dagstuhl Seminar 2401 “Algorithms and Complexity for Continuous Problems”, Schloss Dagstuhl, Wadern, Germany. Sept. 29 – Oct. 4, 2002. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf |
| 4) | Hlawka-Mück techniques for option pricing – Quasi-Monte Carlo methods with NIG distribution. Talk given at MCQMC 2002, Singapore. November 25, 2002. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf (ppower4) |
| 5) | Numerical solution of delayed differential equations using QMC methods. Quasi-randomized schemes for heavily varying equations. Talk given at the FSP workshop, Linz, Austria. February 28, 2003. | Slides: pdf (ppower4) |
| 6) | Quasi-Monte Carlo Algorithms with Applications in Numerical Analysis and Finance. Rigorosumsvortrag, Inst. f. Mathematik, TU Graz, Austria. May 16, 2003. | Slides: pdf (ppower4) |
| 7) | Transformation methods for the creation of non-uniformly distributed low-discrepancy sequences. MCM2003, Berlin. September 2003. | Abstract: pdf, Slides: pdf (ppower4) |
| 8) | The CSSSave` Package for Mathematica – Extending the built-in HTMLSave function with (cascading) style sheets. PrimMath[2003], Zagreb. September 2003. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf |
| 9) | M@th Desktop and MD Tools – Mathematics and Mathematica Made Easy for Students. PrimMath[2003], Zagreb. September 2003. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf |
| 10) | Entwicklung sublinearer Dividendenmodelle und deren numerische Behandlung. FAM, TU Wien. November 2003. | Slides: pdf |
| 11) | QMC integration of improper integrals. An overview with non-uniform sequences in mind. MC2QMC 2004, Juan-les-Pins, France. June 2004. | Abstract: pdf Slides: pdf (ppower4) |
| 12) | Zur Erstellung der neuen Österreichischen Rententafeln AVÖ 2005R – Vorläufiger Stand der Arbeitsgruppe. FAM, Vienna University of Technology. February 17, 2005. | Slides: pdf |
| 13) | Rohentwurf der neuen Österreichischen Rententafel AVÖ 2005R – Vorläufiger Stand der Arbeitsgruppe. Aktuarvereinigung Österreichs (Actuarial Association of Austria), Vienna. March 3, 2005. | Slides: pdf |
| 14) | Die neue Österreichische Rententafel AVÖ 2005R – Endresultat der Arbeitsgruppe der AVÖ. Versicherungsverband Österreichs (Austrian Association of Insurance Companies), Vienna, Austria, April 26, 2005. | Slides: pdf |
| 15) | Die Rentenversicherungssterbetafel AVÖ 2005R. General Assembly of the Actuarial Association of Austria, Vienna. May 12, 2005. | Slides: pdf Additional slides: pdf |
| 16) | Quasi-Monte Carlo Methoden – Am Schnittpunkt von numerischer Analysis, Zahlentheorie und Finanzmathematik. Lecture Series “Wissenswertes aus der Mathematik”, Vienna University of Technology, Austria. June 20, 2005. | Slides: pdf |
| 17) | Die Rentenversicherungssterbetafel AVÖ 2005R. Financial Market Authority (FMA) of Austria, Vienna. April 10, 2006. | Slides: pdf Additional slides: pdf |
| 18) | Corner avoidance properties of various low discrepancy sequences. MCQMC 2006, Ulm, Germany. August 18, 2006. | Slides: pdf |
| 19) | Erstellung einer offiziellen österreichischen Rententafel und deren Anwendung auf ein stochastisches Lebensversicherungsmodell. Workshop for young mathematicians, Deutsche Aktuarsakademie (DAA), Reisensburg, Günzburg, Germany. September 22, 2007. | Slides: pdf |
| 20) | Die Erstellung von Rechnungsgrundlagen – Ausflug eines Mathematikers in die Praxis. Kolloquim “Finanz- und Versicherungsmathematik in Theorie und Praxis”, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria. January 11, 2008. | Slides: pdf |
| 21) | Stochastische Simulation in der Lebensversicherung – Monte-Carlo Methoden und deren Anwendung in Versicherungen, ÖFdV-Seminar “Stochastische Simulation”, Vienna, Austria, December 10, 2009. | Slides: pdf |
| 22) | OrchestralLily: A Package for Professional Music Publishing with LilyPond and LaTeX, LAC 2010, Utrecht, Netherlands, May 3, 2010. | Slides: pdf, Handout: pdf |
| 23) | A MusicXML Test Suite and a Discussion of Issues in MusicXML 2.0, LAC 2010, Utrecht, Netherlands, May 4, 2010. | Slides: pdf, Handout: pdf |
| 24) | An extensive MusicXML 2.0 Test Suite, 7th International Symposion on Computer Music Modelling and Retrieval (CMMR) 2010, Poster-Presentation, Málaga, Spain, June 22, 2010. | Poster (A4): pdf, Presentation: pdf |
Academic Theses
| Nr. | Title | Field | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | R. Kainhofer: Mit HERA und ZEUS durch die Götterwelt der Teilchenphysik: Moderne Beschleuniger- und Detektortechnik am Beispiel des Deutschen Elektronen-Synchrotrons, Fachbereichsarbeit von Reinhold Kainhofer, Borromäum, Salzburg, February 1996 | Physics | |
| 2) | R. Kainhofer: Die numerische Simulation von Transportgleichungen mittels Quasi-Monte Carlo Methoden, Diplomarbeit aus Technischer Mathematik, Technische Universität Graz, August 2000. | Mathematics | |
| 3) | R. Kainhofer: Exploration of different confinement and hyperfine interactions in a constituent quark model for baryons, Diploma thesis in theoretical physics, Karl-Franzens-University Graz, January 2003 | Physics | Abstract: html Download: PDF (950 kB) |
| 4) | R. Kainhofer: Quasi-Monte Carlo Algorithms with Appplications in Numerical Analysis and Finance, PhD thesis in Technical Mathematics, Graz University of Technology, April 2003 | Mathematics | Abstract: html Download: PDF (1.5 MB) |
Technical Reviews
| Nr. | Technical Review | |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | R. Kainhofer: IETF Review of the RFC 2446bis-07 draft: iCalendar Transport-Independent Interoperability Protocol (iTIP). September 8, 2008. | |
| 2) | R. Kainhofer: IETF Review of the RFC 2447bis-05 draft: iCalendar Message-Based Interoperability Protocol (iMIP). October 1, 2008. |
Significant contributions and involvement in the creation of the following technical standards:
| Nr. | Technical Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | B. Desruisseaux (Ed.): Internet Calendaring and Scheduling Core Object Specification (iCalendar). RFC 5545. September 2009. | Text |
| 2) | C. Daboo (Ed.): iCalendar Transport-Independent Interoperability Protocol (iTIP). RFC 5546. December 2009. | Text |
| 3) | A. Melnikov (Ed.): iCalendar Message-Based Interoperability Protocol (iMIP). Draft RFC 6047. December 2010. | Text |
