CESANA PIERLUIGI
Organization
Institute of Mathematics for Industry Australia Branch Associate Professor
School of Sciences Department of Mathematics（Concurrent）
Graduate School of Mathematics Department of Mathematics（Concurrent）
Joint Graduate School of Mathematics for Innovation
（Concurrent）
Title
Associate Professor
Contact information
Tel
0928024402
Profile
My research lies at the intersection of materials science and mathematical analysis. I have been mostly working on the mathematical modeling of micro-plasticity and phase transformations in Shape-Memory Alloys. More recently I have been working on the AI-assisted design of functional molecules.
External link
Degree
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PhD in Applied Mathematics, SISSA International School for Advanced Studies, Italy
Research History
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La Trobe University September 2015-March 2017 Oxford University September 2013-August 2015 Los Alamos NL May 2013-August 2013 Caltech November 2010-April 2013 BCAM -November 2010
Research Interests・Research Keywords
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Research theme：AI-assisted design and optimization of functional molecules
Keyword：quantum chemistry, machine learning, deep learning, genetic algorithms
Research period： 2023.4 - 2025.3
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Research theme：We create a comprehensive mathematical formulation for treating topological defects and asymmetries at the level of the crystal lattice via energy-first principles. We study statistics and dynamical problems
Keyword：Disclination, dislocation, crystal plasticity, Calculus of Variations Gamma-convergence
Research period： 2023.4 - 2025.3
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Research theme：Understanding strengthening in mille-feuille structures via mesoscale modeling of structural and material instabilities
Keyword：Kink formation, disclination, dislocation, crystal plasticity, Gamma-convergence, Finite Element
Research period： 2021.4 - 2023.3
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Research theme：Automatized material discovery with the aid of AI and Machine Learning techniques.
Keyword：Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, polymers
Research period： 2020.8 - 2024.3
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Research theme：Mesoscale modeling for disclinations toward a theory for kink and material strengthening
Keyword：Mille-feuille structure, kink, disclination
Research period： 2019.1 - 2021.3
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Research theme：Nematic Elastomers. Modeling and analysis of order-strain interaction in soft crystalline polymers elastic foundations.
Keyword：nematic liquid crystal elastomers
Research period： 2018.4 - 2019.3
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Research theme：Martensite. Modeling of topological defects in crystal lattices by means of stochastic models.
Keyword：calculus of variations, martensite
Research period： 2018.3 - 2019.3
Papers
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Space-time evolution of Volterra disclinations
Pierluigi Cesana, Alfio Grillo, Marco Morandotti, Andrea Pastore
2024.8
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Variational Solvers for Irreversible Evolutionary Systems
Andrés A León Baldelli, Pierluigi Cesana
under review 2024.4
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Semi-discrete modelling of systems of wedge disclinations and edge dislocations via the Airy stress function method Reviewed International coauthorship International journal
P. Cesana, L. De Luca, M. Morandotti
SIAM J. of Math. Anal. 56 ( 1 ) 79 - 136 2024.1 （ ISSN:0036-1410 eISSN:1095-7154 ）
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Automatized Platform for Bandgap Optimization in Diarylethene Derivatives via Structural Substitutions
Edoardo Fabbrini, Linh Thi Hoai Nguyen, Yasuhide Fukumoto, Yu Kaneko, Pierluigi Cesana
2024
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Fully automatized optimization of ring-opening reactions in lactone derivatives via 2-step machine learning Reviewed International journal
L.T.H. Nguyen, Y. Fukumoto, P. Cesana, A. Staykov
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 127 ( 48 ) 10159 - 10170 2023.11 （ ISSN:1089-5639 eISSN:1520-5215 ）
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A probabilistic model for interfaces in a martensitic phase transition Reviewed
Pierluigi Cesana, Ben M. Hambly
Journal of Applied Probability 59 ( 4 ) 1081 - 1105 2022.12 （ ISSN:0021-9002 eISSN:1475-6072 ）
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A probabilistic model for interfaces in a martensitic phase transition Reviewed International coauthorship International journal
P. Cesana, B.M. Hambly
Journal of Applied Probability 59 ( 4 ) 2022.8
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Machine Learning in Materials Chemistry: An Invitation Reviewed International journal
Daniel Packwood, Linh Thi Hoai Nguyen, Pierluigi Cesana, Guoxi Zhang, Aleksandar Staykov, Yasuhide Fukumoto, Dinh Hoa Nguyen
Machine Learning with Applications 8 2022.6
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Machine Learning in Materials Chemistry: An Invitation Reviewed
Daniel Packwood, Linh Thi Hoai Nguyen, Pierluigi Cesana, Guoxi Zhang, Aleksandar Staykov, Yasuhide Fukumoto, Dinh Hoa Nguyen
Machine Learning with Applications 8 100265 - 100265 2022.6 （ ISSN:2666-8270 eISSN:2666-8270 ）
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Gamma-convergence results for nematic elastomer bilayers: relaxation and actuation Reviewed International coauthorship International journal
ESAIM:COCV 28 ( 36 ) 2022.6
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Gamma-convergence results for nematic elastomer bilayers: relaxation and actuation Reviewed
Pierluigi Cesana, Andres A. Leon Baldelli
ESAIM: COCV 28 ( 36 ) 1 - 33 2022.6 （ ISSN:1292-8119 eISSN:1262-3377 ）
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A probabilistic model for interfaces in a martensitic phase transition Reviewed International coauthorship
Cesana Pierluigi
Journal of Applied Probability - 2022
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Discrete-to-continuum limits of planar disclinations Reviewed International journal
Pierluigi Cesana, Patrick van Meurs
ESAIM:COCV 27 ( 23 ) 2021.3
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Exact constructions in the (non-linear) planar theory of elasticity: From elastic crystals to nematic elastomers Reviewed International journal
P. Cesana, F.D. Porta, A. Rueland, C. Zillinger, B. Zwicknagl
Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis 237 383 - 445 2020.4
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Solution for 4th-order nonlinear axisymmetric surface diffusion by inverse method Reviewed International journal
@Dilruk Gallage, Dimetre Triadis, Philip Broadbridge, Pierluigi Cesana
Physica D 405 ( 132288 ) 2020.2
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Variational modelling of nematic elastomer foundations Reviewed International journal
Pierluigi Cesana, A. Baldelli
Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences 28 ( 14 ) 2863 - 2904 2018.12
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Nonclassical Symmetry Solutions for Fourth-Order Phase Field Reaction–Diffusion Invited Reviewed International journal
10 ( 3 ) 1 - 18 2018.3
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Relaxation of an energy model for the triangle-to-centred rectangle transformation Invited Reviewed International journal
Pierluigi Cesana
117 - 126 2016.4
Presentations
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Fully automatized optimization of ring-opening reactions in lactones via 2-step machine learning International conference
Pierluigi Cesana
ANZIAM 2024.2
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Mesoscale modeling of system of planar wedge disclinations and edge dislocations via the Airy Stress Function method Invited International conference
pierluigi cesana
n.a. 2024.2
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Fully automatized optimization of ring-opening reactions in lactones via 2-step machine learning Invited
Pierluigi Cesana
n.a. 2024.1
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Fully automatized optimization of ring-opening reactions in lactones via 2-step machine learning Invited International conference
Pierluigi Cesana
n.a. 2024.1
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Fully automatized optimization of ring-opening reactions in lactones via 2-step machine learning International conference
Pierluigi Cesana
JSPS 2023.11
MISC
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Machine Learning in Materials Chemistry: An Invitation Reviewed
D. Packwood, #L.T.H. Nguyen, P. Cesana, @G. Zhang, A. Staykov, Y. Fukumoto, D. H. Nguyen
An Invitation, Machine Learning with Applications 2022.6
Committee Memberships
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Educational Affairs in charge of students’ International Activities
2019.10 - Present
Committee type：Other
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IT Promotion Committee of IMI
- Present
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Steering Committee of the Joint Research Center
- Present
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Planning/Public Relations Committee of IMI
- Present
Academic Activities
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Speaker International contribution
ANZIAM Conference （ Adelaide, SA Australia ） 2024.2
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Executive Committee member International contribution
Forum Math for Industry 2023, a satellite conference of ICIAM2023 （ Fukuoka Japan ） 2023.8 - 2023.9
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Co-organizer International contribution
Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Science, 2nd ed. ICIAM2023 （ Waseda University Japan ） 2023.8
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Speaker
8th Meeting on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics （ online Japan ） 2023.3
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Speaker International contribution
JSIAM Conference （ online Japan ） 2023.3
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Speaker
ANZIAM Conference （ Cairns Australia ） 2023.2
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Speaker
5th International Symposium on LPSO （ Tokyo Japan ） 2022.12
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organizer International contribution
Statistics and Mathematical Modeling in Combination （ Melbourne Australia ） 2022.11
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Speaker
JSIAM Conference （ online Japan ） 2022.9
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Speaker
MFS International Conference （ on-line Japan ） 2022.3
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Speaker International contribution
ANZIAM conference （ Perth, online Australia ） 2022.2
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organizer International contribution
Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Science （ online Japan ） 2022.2
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Speaker International contribution
Mini-symposium on Phase Transformations, ICTAM 2020+1 （ Milan, on-line Italy ） 2021.8
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Speaker International contribution
Mg2021 （ Montreal, online Canada ） 2021.6
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Speaker
JSIAM Conference （ online Japan ） 2021.3
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Speaker International contribution
ANZIAM conference （ online Australia ） 2021.2
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Speaker
JSIAM Conference （ online Japan ） 2020.9
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Forum Math for Industry Proceedings book
Role(s)： Peer review
2020.6 - 2021.6
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Organizer
JP-ITA Mini-symposium on Elastic Structures and Defects （ Kyushu University Japan ） 2019.12
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Organizer
Gasshuku (RIMS) on PDEs （ Kyoto Japan ） 2019.10
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Speaker International contribution
ANZIAM conference （ online NewZealand ） 2019.2
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Organizer of a symposium
Annual AMSI Conference in Taiwan (invited by Prof. John Ball) （ National University, Taipei Taiwan ） 2018.7
Other
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First non-Japanese grant recipient and organizer of a RIMS Gasshuku-style conference (held in Kyoto, October 2019)
2019.10
Research Projects
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Design of graphene for tailored functionalities: a novel mathematical approach
Grant number：24K06797 2024.4 - 2027.3
科学研究費助成事業 基盤研究(C)
Cesana Pierluigi
Grant type：Scientific research funding
We create new mathematical methods to design graphene structures for specific applications. We predict shape and mechanical properties of graphene flocks with defects. We use machine learning to combine large-scale and nano-scale information to optimize the pattern of defects.
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Understanding strengthening in mille-feuille structures via mesoscale modeling of structural and material instabilities 日本学術振興会 科学研究費助成事業 新学術領域研究(研究領域提案型)
2021.4 - 2023.3
JSPS 日本学術振興会 科学研究費助成事業 新学術領域研究(研究領域提案型)
Authorship：Principal investigator
Modeling and analysis of kink formation and elastic-material instabilities in elastic crystals.
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Grant number：21H00102 2021 - 2023
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Specially Promoted Research
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：Scientific research funding
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Materials Informatics
2020.8 - 2024.3
Daicel co
Authorship：Coinvestigator(s)
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Mesoscale modeling for disclinations toward a theory for kink and material strengthening (JSPS Kakenhi, innovative area)
2019.4 - 2021.3
Authorship：Principal investigator
Modeling of disclinations and kink formation in metals
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Disclinations and kink formation
Grant number：19H05131 2019 - 2021
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science・Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：Scientific research funding
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RIMS Gasshuku-style conference grant, PDEs
2019
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：Contract research
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AiRIMaQ Fellowship International coauthorship
2018.3 - 2018.9
AIRIMAQ, Kyushu University
Authorship：Principal investigator
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travel funds for conference participation (Forum Math for Industry 2018; Math in Industry Study Group 2019, 2020; ANZIAM conference 2019 and 2020)
2018 - 2020
IMI, internal funding
Grant type：On-campus funds, funds, etc.
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Arimaq Fellowship from Kyushu University to be spent at the Math Institute, Oxford (6 months)
2018
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：Competitive funding other than Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
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Stochastic models for martensitic avalanches. a Semester Fellowship to be spent at Math Institute, University of Oxford
2018
AIRIMAQ, Kyushu University
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：On-campus funds, funds, etc.
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"Bridging across mathematical Analysis and Probability for a better understanding of materials science behavior” (sponsored by JSPS Kakenhi Grant for Young Scientist B)
2016.4 - 2019.3
Authorship：Principal investigator
Modeling and Analysis of Nematic Elastomers and Martensite
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nematic elastomers, martensite
Grant number：16K21213 2016 - 2019
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Specially Promoted Research
Authorship：Principal investigator Grant type：Scientific research funding
Educational Activities
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In charge of graduate courses. (10-30 students per year on average)
・ International Science Course (12 students per year on average)
・ Supervision of doctoral and master's students (project research)
・ Chairman of the international students affairs, 2018-to date
Class subject
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Selected Topics in Global Science Ⅶ
2023.10 - 2024.3 Second semester
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Seminar Series-PhD
2023.4 - 2024.3 Full year
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数理科学Ⅰ
2023.4 - 2023.9 First semester
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Topics in Mathematical Sciences I
2023.4 - 2023.9 First semester
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国際科学特論Ⅶ
2022.12 - 2023.2 Winter quarter
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Selected Topics in Mathematics 16: Introduction to Network Theory and Blockchain Technology
2022.10 - 2023.3 Second semester
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Seminar 2 Series-Masters
2022.4 - 2023.3 Full year
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国際科学特論Ⅶ
2021.12 - 2022.2 Winter quarter
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数学特論１６（計算数理学）
2021.10 - 2022.3 Second semester
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計算数理学大意
2021.10 - 2022.3 Second semester
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Seminar 1 Series-Masters
2021.4 - 2021.9 First semester
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国際科学特論Ⅶ
2020.12 - 2021.2 Winter quarter
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計算数理学大意
2020.10 - 2021.3 Second semester
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数学特論１６
2020.10 - 2021.3 Second semester
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IT and the Law
2020.6 - 2020.8 Summer quarter
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Statistics for the Faculty of Law
2020.4 - 2020.9 First semester
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Special Lectures in Applied Mathematics II
2019.10 - 2020.3 Second semester
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国際理学コース International Science Course
2019.10 - 2020.3 Second semester
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数理科学特論１９
2019.10 - 2020.3 Second semester
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MMA数学特論Ⅱ
2019.10 - 2020.3 Second semester
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計算数理学Ⅰ
2019.4 - 2019.9 First semester
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計算数理学Ⅰ
2019.4 - 2019.9 First semester
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Advanced Computational Mathematics
2018.10 - 2019.3 Second semester
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Selected Topics in Mathematical Sciences 19
2018.10 - 2019.3 Second semester
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Functional Mathematics 2
2018.10 - 2019.3 Second semester
Visiting, concurrent, or part-time lecturers at other universities, institutions, etc.
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2020 La Trobe University, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics Classification:Affiliate faculty Domestic/International Classification:Overseas
Semester, Day Time or Duration：On-going Honorary Research Fellow, 2017-
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2018 Airimaq Fellow at the Math Institute at Oxford Classification:Affiliate faculty Domestic/International Classification:Overseas
Semester, Day Time or Duration：6 months
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2018 University of Cambridge (March 2019) Classification:Intensive course Domestic/International Classification:Overseas
Semester, Day Time or Duration：3 weeks
Outline of Social Contribution and International Cooperation activities
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Lead various international initiatives:
Oxford UK (funded by AIRIMAQ, 2018) stochastic models for martensite;
CNRS, Paris (funded by JSPS, various visits during 2017-2024) stability of mechanical structures;
Politecnico di Torino (funded by JSPS/other, visits during 2023) modeling of microplasticity.
Media Coverage
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Interviewed by NIKKEI on international activities of IMI such as collaborations with Oxford. Newspaper, magazine
nikkei 2018.9