The study of mathematics has a long history which extends far back into antiquity. However, research into mathematics does not proceed like an orderly set of integers; new eras bring new ideas and innovations. Mathematics is a living, deeply fascinating discipline which gives rise to novel and unexpected discoveries. Over the years, the Department of Mathematics has sent a great many math teachers out into society, and it offers a teacher training curriculum tailored to the needs of students interested in a teaching career. In response to the rapid growth of computer and information-related industries in recent years, the Department has also been augmenting its educational curriculum to help students cultivate the sort of quick adaptability necessary for success in the business world.
Research Groups & Research Areas
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Algebra
The origins of algebra lie in the study of numbers, with its development coming from abstraction in the study of arithmetic sets. Algebra is the foundation of such research areas as group theory, ring theory and organization theory, which it continues to impact and be impacted by today.
Kida Research Group / Kunugi Research Group / Sanada Research Group
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Geometry
Geometry starts with Klein geometry, which looks into the properties of shapes which are invariant in a certain transformation group. This was then merged with the theory of general relativity and developed into Riemannian geometry, Lorentzian geometry, and also symplectic geometry.
Koike Research Group / Yamakawa Research Group
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Analysis
The beginnings of analysis can be found with Archimedes, but it was after the birth of calculus in the 17th century that this area fully developed. Today, calculus is used to solve various problems, and is applied in a wider field than normal functions.
Kato Research Group / Ohta Research Group / Tanaka Research Group / Yokota Research Group
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Probability Theory / Statistics
Even if a phenomenon appears to be chaotic at first glance, some regularity may be found if it occurs for many times, and this can be used for surveys and forecasts. Further, for Brownian motion and the like, which are constantly subjected to a chaotic force, we can find regularities from equations.
Kaneko Research Group
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Mathematics Education
We all studied mathematics at elementary, junior high, and high school. Considering historical transformations and the current status quo of content and teaching methods, as well as ways of evaluating the curriculum in mathematics, we try to envision the shape of mathematics education in the future.
Shimizu Research Group
List of Faculty Members
Name | Title | Research Area | Keyword |
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KANEKO hiroshi | Professor | Foundations of mathematics/Applied mathematics | stochastic processes |
KATO Keiichi | Professor | Basic analysis | partial differential equation |
KIDA Masanari | Professor | Algebra | Number theory |
KOIKE Naoyuki | Professor | Geometry | Differential Geometry |
KUNUGI Naoko | Professor | Algebra | Representations of finite groups |
OHTA Masahito | Professor | Mathematical analysis | Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations |
SANADA Katsunori | Professor | Algebra | ring theory |
SHIMIZU Katsuhiko | Professor | Science education | Mathematics Education, Educational Technology |
YOKOTA Tomomi | Professor | Basic analysis | Partial differential equations |
Tanaka Mieko | Associate Professor | Mathematical analysis | |
YAMAKAWA Daisuke | Junior Associate Professor | Geometry | Symplectic Geometry, Algebraic Geometry |
FUKAYA Noriyoshi | Assistant Professor | Mathematical analysis | Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations |
KAJIGAYA Toru | Assistant Professor | ||
KODA Genki | Assistant Professor | Algebra | algebraic number theory |
KOZAKAI Yuta | Assistant Professor | ||
KURIMA Shunsuke | Assistant Professor | Basic analysis | Nonlinear partial differential equations |
OKADA Nolio | Assistant Professor | Basic analysis | |
SAITO Shunsuke | Assistant Professor | Geometry | Complex algebraic geometry, Complex differential geometry, Geometric analysis |
TADANO Yukihide | Assistant Professor | Mathematical analysis |
Information on Career Paths
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Graduate School29.4%
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Information Industry22.5%
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Education, Learning Support21.6%
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Finance, Insurance5.9%
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Professional and Technical Services2.9%
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Miscellaneous Services2.9%
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Electronic Parts1.0%
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Civil Servant1.0%
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Transport and Postal Activities1.0%
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Other Manufacturing Industries1.0%
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Real Estate and Goods Rental and Leasing1.0%
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Other(Persons Planning on Continuing Education, Studying Abroad, etc.)9.8%