The University of Tokyo Department of Mathematical Informatics
Mathematical Informatics at the University of Tokyo
The Department of Mathematical Informatics has a long history of providing research and education in mathematical engineering. Our aim is not only to apply existing mathematics to solve practical problems, but also to create new theories and methods inspired by these problems. To pursue this aim, one has to acquire three skills. A rigorous understanding of mathematics, a deep understanding of the field of application, and the ability to model real-world practical problems mathematically. As such, our undergraduate program is designed to provide students with various opportunities to study not only mathematics and computer science, but also physics and engineering. This varied program is delivered in partnership with the Department of Applied Physics in the School of Engineering.
As an engineer, one has to be confident using any branch of mathematics necessary. This is why our program does not focus on any particular area in mathematics but instead teaches a wide range of topics, including abstract algebra, general topology, and functional analysis. The research activity of our faculty members and graduate students reflects this diverse background, with leading publications in cryptography, data structure, numerical analysis, statistics, optimization, machine learning, mathematical biology, and computational linguistics. We hope to serve as a good model of research-oriented education in applied mathematics.
