International experts in theoretical science, mathematics, and computational science leverage mathematical approaches, at the RIKEN Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS), to uncover the principles of natural phenomena and drive transformative innovations for society. By cultivating a uniquely collaborative environment that fosters interaction among young researchers from diverse fields, interacting under one roof, we advance interdisciplinary research in mathematical sciences and develop innovative mathematical approaches to tackling global and societal challenges. Furthermore, in collaboration with leading research institutions worldwide, we support the development of top-tier young researchers, promote diversity, and amplify the societal impact of mathematical sciences through industry-academia collaboration.

Deputy Program Directors: Tsukasa Tada (D.Sc.), Catherine Beauchemin (Ph.D.), Shigehiro Nagataki (D.Sc.), Yasuyuki Kawahigashi (D.Sc.), Yoshimasa Hidaka (D.Sci.)

Organization

List of Organizations

Recent Research Results

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  Mar. 19, 2025
  Refined test could improve Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

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  Mar. 19, 2025
  When it comes to modeling, even unmeasurable data tells us something

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  Sep. 27, 2024
  Smashing heavy ions together could produce the world’s strongest electric fields

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  Sep. 5, 2024
  More magic in twisted layers of graphene

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  Aug. 8, 2024
  The link between fuzzy images and quantum fields

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  Aug. 8, 2024
  Living plant fossils reveal their secrets

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  Mar. 19, 2024
  How the genetic battle of the sexes plays out in species that can switch sex

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  Dec. 7, 2023
  High-quality genome for common buckwheat will help improve crops

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  Apr. 13, 2023
  Quantum ‘magic’ could help explain the origin of spacetime

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  Jan. 30, 2023
  Explanation found for puzzling observation of Shiba states in superconductors

Publications