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Observing Phenomena in the World of Mathematics
Yoshiki Oshima
(Associate Professor, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences)
2013–2017: Project Researcher, Kavli IPMU, The University of Tokyo; 2013–2014: Researcher, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton; 2017–2022: Associate Professor, Department of Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science, Graduate School of Information Science, Osaka University; in current position since 2022.Recipient of the 2023 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Young Scientists
Q. What was your favorite subject as a child?
A. Science
I found it fascinating that there are rules behind the phenomena occurring in the real world.
Q. What’s great about the Faculty of Science at the University of Tokyo?
A. An environment where you can study in depth
There are many peers who enjoy learning. The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science offers plenty of free time, allowing you to study thoroughly at your own pace.
Q. What were you interested in during middle and high school?
A. Programming
There was a time when I was really into programming. I exhibited a game I’d created at our school festival and had elementary school students who visited play it. Nowadays, I’ve completely forgotten about programming.
Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Running
I go for runs on the greenway near my house whenever I feel like it. The other day, I participated in a parent-child marathon with my son.
Q. Do you think you’re lucky?
A. Yes
Even just in mathematics, I’ve been fortunate to find research topics I love and to have had wonderful encounters with the professors and fellow researchers who guided me. I’ll continue to work hard to make the most of my good fortune.
Q. What are your sources of inspiration?
A. Talking with people, and sleep
Listening to others and engaging in discussions can sometimes spark ideas I hadn’t considered before. Sleep is also important. I want to get enough sleep so I can think deeply.
Q. Do you think aliens exist?
A. I don’t know
First of all, defining “aliens” seems difficult. But I think it would be nice if there were aliens with intelligence similar to humans.
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