In memoriam of Professor V. Lakshmikantham

Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems 6 (2012) iv

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Obituary

In memoriam of Professor V. Lakshmikantham It is of our sad duty to inform the readers and the community that Professor V. Lakshmikantham passed away on June 7, 2012. Professor Lakshmikantham was the Founding and Honorary Editor of Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems. He founded the journal in 2007 and was the Editor-in-Chief until his retirement on 1st January 2011. During his Editorship the journal has grown and its readership and influence in the community has increased steadily. Professor Lakshmikantham was not only an outstanding leader and a scientific authority, but he was also a very appreciated and respectful person and will remain in our memories. It has been our privilege to work with Professor Lakshmikantham. His death is a great loss for all of us and we convey our sincere sympathy to his family and beloved ones. Editors Janan Zaytoon Alessandro Giua Publisher Elena Griniari