In the Natural Sciences Program, we provide specialized training in various scientific fields, enabling students to understand their fields within the framework of science as a whole. Our goal is to nurture leaders who can help society by means of science.
Attention for Applicants:
If you wish to enter Natural Sciences Program, before application, it is strongly recommended that you communicate with professors and check whether our facilities and laboratories meet your research needs or not. You can visit ICU on an open campus day or by appointment, as well as contact ICU Graduate School by email.
OKANO, Ken
Our objective is to nurture global standard researchers. Our primary goal will be to help our students prepare for any situation by developing their general ability to get up to speed quickly in new domains. Many of our students further their studies in Doctorate Courses at leading graduate schools in Japan and abroad, such as M.I.T. in the U.S., Cambridge and Oxford Universities in the U.K.
SHIMIZU, Yuji
The main field of my research is Algebraic Geometry. It is applied to various fields including String Theory which is deeply
related to my studies. My research focuses on figures called algebraic varieties such as elliptic and hyperbolic curves defined
by algebraic equations as well as related objects. I’m particularly interested in the derived categories of coherent sheaves
from the perspective of noncommutative algebraic geometry.
When we provide instruction in advanced graduate school mathematics courses, we take full advantage of our small classes
by helping students understand not just the technical aspect of the subject but also what motivated research in that topic and
its future potential. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers courses that emphasize an interdisciplinary approach,
providing students with a flexible perspective regardless of their speciality. Our environment is ideal for science education
and for obtaining viewpoints of science directed to the public in general.
KOZAKO, NoriyasuI specialize in Algebraic Geometry, a field that studies figures defined by various algebraic equations such as quadratic functions. My research focuses on the derived categories of coherent sheaves which determine the characteristics of these figures. Investigating this in a certain figure leads to understanding D-branes in string theory. I feel gratified when people understand something new. It is always very exciting to find things that you are attracted to. I would like to continue studying mathematics, and seek a career in research and teaching.
