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India Today
02-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
NIT Srinagar student selected among 200 top PhDs for sci-tech forum in Germany
Samir Ahmad Wagay, a PhD scholar from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir in the Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), has been selected to participate in the 12th edition of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), scheduled to be held from September 14 to 19, 2025, in Heidelberg, has been selected to participate in the HLF, making him one of 200 young researchers from around the world chosen to attend this international event that brings together doctoral students and laureates of the highest honours in mathematics and computer is currently pursuing his doctoral work under the supervision of Dr Rameez Raja, Assistant Professor at NIT Srinagar. The selection process for the forum is known to be highly competitive, with applicants undergoing a detailed review by the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) and associated scientific MATHEMATICIAN AMONG TOP 200 WORLDWIDEThe Heidelberg Laureate Forum is known for hosting recipients of awards such as the Abel Prize, ACM Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal, and Nevanlinna offers a platform for early-career researchers to engage directly with scientists who have shaped the modern world of computation and are selected not just for their academic excellence but also for the potential to contribute to the global research participation is fully sponsored by the HLFF, which will cover all international travel, accommodation, and participation expenses. This arrangement allows scholars to focus entirely on the week-long schedule of lectures, workshops, and academic Heidelberg Laureate Forum was initiated by Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), a German foundation focused on supporting science and HLFF was formally established in 2012 following an agreement signed in Oslo between major international award-granting institutions. The first forum was held in then, the event has become a key annual gathering point for dialogue between generations of scientists, driven by a vision to connect experience with curiosity.- Ends
The Mainichi
21-05-2025
- Science
- The Mainichi
Abel laureate Kashiwara says new discoveries make 'beautiful' math
OSLO (Kyodo) -- Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, who received the prestigious Abel Prize this year, has said his love for "beautiful" math sustained him through his more than half-century-long research career. Becoming the first Japanese recipient of the award, considered the Nobel Prize for mathematics, the 78-year-old professor emeritus at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences said in a recent interview he felt the beauty of math "the moment I proved something new." He also said he "deeply felt" the high value Norway attaches to math education through festivities related to the award, bestowed by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, while questioning his own country's approach to math education. In announcing the Abel Prize recipient in March, the academy said it recognized Kashiwara "for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory," among other achievements, calling him "a true mathematical visionary." His lifelong passion has not dimmed even though his speed of research has "slowed" due to his age, Kashiwara, who now serves as project professor at the Kyoto University institute, said. With the development of the internet drastically changing methods of research, the professor recalled his past days when "it was difficult to find out even what was going on overseas" and said now he is tackling challenging problems by exchanging views online with three mathematicians in South Korea. Kashiwara said he is worried that Japan's system of university entrance examinations and a perception that math is "a memorization subject" could create further aversion to math and reduce students' motivation to pursue careers in the field. He said he sees potential in China, which is proactively attracting willing specialists and where the publishing of scientific papers is increasing. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, Kashiwara earned a master's degree from the University of Tokyo before obtaining a doctorate from Kyoto University. He has been project professor at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences since 2010. Under the guidance of his mentor, Mikio Sato, a professor emeritus at Kyoto University, Kashiwara developed the theory of D-modules for his master's thesis in 1970, a framework that has become a fundamental tool in many branches of mathematics. Kashiwara and his colleagues proved the Riemann-Hilbert correspondence, a major problem in mathematics for many years, for holonomic D-modules, around 1980. The Abel Prize award ceremony was held in Norway on Tuesday, with Kashiwara receiving prize money of 7.5 million Norwegian krone ($733,000). It was established in 2002 in connection with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Niels Henrik Abel, a pioneering Norwegian mathematician.
Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Science
- Kyodo News
Abel laureate Masaki Kashiwara says new discoveries make "beautiful" math
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 14:12 | All, Japan Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, who received the prestigious Abel Prize this year, has said his love for "beautiful" math sustained him through his more than half-century-long research career. Becoming the first Japanese recipient of the award, considered the Nobel Prize for mathematics, the 78-year-old professor emeritus at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences said in a recent interview he felt the beauty of math "the moment I proved something new." He also said he "deeply felt" the high value Norway attaches to math education through festivities related to the award, bestowed by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, while questioning his own country's approach to math education. In announcing the Abel Prize recipient in March, the academy said it recognized Kashiwara "for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory," among other achievements, calling him "a true mathematical visionary." His lifelong passion has not dimmed even though his speed of research has "slowed" due to his age, Kashiwara, who now serves as project professor at the Kyoto University institute, said. With the development of the internet drastically changing methods of research, the professor recalled his past days when "it was difficult to find out even what was going on overseas" and said now he is tackling challenging problems by exchanging views online with three mathematicians in South Korea. Kashiwara said he is worried that Japan's system of university entrance examinations and a perception that math is "a memorization subject" could create further aversion to math and reduce students' motivation to pursue careers in the field. He said he sees potential in China, which is proactively attracting willing specialists and where the publishing of scientific papers is increasing. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, Kashiwara earned a master's degree from the University of Tokyo before obtaining a doctorate from Kyoto University. He has been project professor at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences since 2010. Under the guidance of his mentor, Mikio Sato, a professor emeritus at Kyoto University, Kashiwara developed the theory of D-modules for his master's thesis in 1970, a framework that has become a fundamental tool in many branches of mathematics. Kashiwara and his colleagues proved the Riemann-Hilbert correspondence, a major problem in mathematics for many years, for holonomic D-modules, around 1980. The Abel Prize award ceremony was held in Norway on Tuesday, with Kashiwara receiving prize money of 7.5 million Norwegian krone ($733,000). It was established in 2002 in connection with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Niels Henrik Abel, a pioneering Norwegian mathematician. Related coverage: Kyoto Univ. professor becomes 1st Japanese to win Abel Prize in math
Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Science
- Kyodo News
Abel laureate Masaki Kashiwara says new discoveries make "beautiful" math
KYODO NEWS - 4 minutes ago - 14:12 | All, Japan Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, who received the prestigious Abel Prize this year, has said his love for "beautiful" math sustained him through his more than half-century-long research career. Becoming the first Japanese recipient of the award, considered the Nobel Prize for mathematics, the 78-year-old professor emeritus at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences said in a recent interview he felt the beauty of math "the moment I proved something new." He also said he "deeply felt" the high value Norway attaches to math education through festivities related to the award, bestowed by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, while questioning his own country's approach to math education. In announcing the Abel Prize recipient in March, the academy said it recognized Kashiwara "for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory," among other achievements, calling him "a true mathematical visionary." His lifelong passion has not dimmed even though his speed of research has "slowed" due to his age, Kashiwara, who now serves as project professor at the Kyoto University institute, said. With the development of the internet drastically changing methods of research, the professor recalled his past days when "it was difficult to find out even what was going on overseas" and said now he is tackling challenging problems by exchanging views online with three mathematicians in South Korea. Kashiwara said he is worried that Japan's system of university entrance examinations and a perception that math is "a memorization subject" could create further aversion to math and reduce students' motivation to pursue careers in the field. He said he sees potential in China, which is proactively attracting willing specialists and where the publishing of scientific papers is increasing. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, Kashiwara earned a master's degree from the University of Tokyo before obtaining a doctorate from Kyoto University. He has been project professor at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences since 2010. Under the guidance of his mentor, Mikio Sato, a professor emeritus at Kyoto University, Kashiwara developed the theory of D-modules for his master's thesis in 1970, a framework that has become a fundamental tool in many branches of mathematics. Kashiwara and his colleagues proved the Riemann-Hilbert correspondence, a major problem in mathematics for many years, for holonomic D-modules, around 1980. The Abel Prize award ceremony was held in Norway on Tuesday, with Kashiwara receiving prize money of 7.5 million Norwegian krone ($733,000). It was established in 2002 in connection with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Niels Henrik Abel, a pioneering Norwegian mathematician. Related coverage: Kyoto Univ. professor becomes 1st Japanese to win Abel Prize in math
NHK
20-05-2025
- Science
- NHK
Japanese Abel Prize laureate: Creativity is key in mathematics
A Japanese mathematician who won the prestigious Abel Prize has stressed the importance of creativity in research. Kyoto University Program-Specific Professor Kashiwara Masaki attended the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday. In a video shown at the start of the ceremony, the professor talked about when he first found mathematics interesting and explained that he still writes formulas by hand. He then took to the stage and received a glass plaque from King Harald of Norway. Kashiwara is the first Japanese laureate of the prize created by the Norwegian government. It is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for mathematics." He has been recognized for "his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, in particular the development of the theory of D-modules." In a speech, Kashiwara said he is honored to receive the prize, which is "a great recognition of my entire research spanning more than 50 years." He mentioned his late mentor Sato Mikio and said: "He taught me how important it is to create new things in mathematics. This becomes a valuable guide in my research career." He concluded the speech with a gratitude for his fellow researchers and his wife, saying that "they have allowed me to devote myself to mathematics and eventually brought the Abel Prize." The organizers say he is the first laureate working outside the European Union and the United States since the prize was created in 2002. They also expressed hope the prize will continue to inspire Japanese, Asian and worldwide mathematicians.
