a) 
                      a lattice-based approach to compaction, where the nature 
                      of the transition between the liquid and the glassy states 
                      in a vibrated granular bed is investigated. 
                      b) an investigation using Monte Carlo simulations of ordering 
                      in an assembly of grains submitted to shaking. 
                      c) the analysis of a model of dilute spins on a random graph, 
                      with special reference to the static and dynamical transitions. 
                      d) a study of coupled continuum equations for sandpile surfaces. 
                      e) the hydrodynamics of ripple formation. 
                      f) density fluctuations in vibrated granular beds.  |