21st Century COE Program : Mathematics of Nonlinear Structure via Singularity

Mathematics is often described as a fundamental discipline of science and engineering, and it provides descriptive language for current research in those fields.  With a long history and a promising future, mathematics remains a dynamic field that continues to grow at a rapid rate.

We pride ourselves on maintaining an outstanding mathematics program. In fact, the Department of Mathematics at Hokkaido University, has been ranked among the world's top research institutions in an external review. 
The department also covers wide-ranging research areas, from pure mathematics to various applied mathematics, including an area known as mathematical science. This is reflected in the faculty research interests you see on our website.
In the hope of making direct contribution to other disciplines of science through our diverse activities, we are setting up the Mathematical Center for Advanced Study, designed to promote interdisciplinary research interactions as part of the initiatives for our 21century COE program.

The center in particular seeks to provide the synergic effects of crossdisciplinary research activities at Hokkaido University; it matches researchers interested in particular mathematical problems with mathematicians in our department who may be able to offer proper assistance.
We are also planning to organize research seminars and forums that connect mathematics and other scientific fields.