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Mathematics
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Physics
AKIBA Yuri Assistant Professor
Course
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Faculty
Mathematical Science and Physics
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Master's Program
Mathematical Science and Physics
Degrees Obtained
- Ph.D. in Engineering
Fields of Research
- Nonlinear Science
- Complex Systems Science
- Statistical Physics
Profile
- Ph.D., Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences, University of Yamanashi, Sep 2021
- JSPS Research Fellow (DC2, PD), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr 2020 – Mar 2022
- Research Fellow, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Apr 2022 – Aug 2022
- Researcher / Research Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi, Sep 2022 – Mar 2024
- Researcher, Volcanic Disaster Research Center, Mount Fuji Research Institute, Yamanashi Prefectural Government, Apr 2024 – Sep 2026
- Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, Oct 2026 – present
Research Themes
Physics and Mathematics of Complex Patterns in Nature and Society
Various shapes and patterns can be found in nature and society, such as cracks in dried mud, polygonal columns in rocks, the net-like patterns on muskmelon skin, and urban road networks. At first glance, these patterns seem to form at random, yet hidden regularities can lie beneath them. Using experiments, fieldwork, image analysis, and mathematical modeling, I study how such complex shapes and patterns emerge and seek to uncover the universal principles behind them.
Teaching Philosophy
In my teaching, I value a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, and I encourage students to question familiar phenomena and think for themselves. Beyond acquiring established knowledge, I aim to help students develop the ability to identify problems through observation and discussion, approach them from multiple perspectives, and explore them with curiosity and perseverance.