Breakthrough Prize winner Yamashita explores the bridge between pure mathematics and fundamental physics.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/12/interview/asias-rising-scientists-mayuko-yamashita/
Researchers have developed an algorithm, which can be used to design shapes that roll down predefined trajectories. This research has applications in robotics.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/09/in-the-lab/trajectoids-trace-a-predefined-path/
Gestures and hand motions can help engage and enhance students learning and understanding of mathematics, suggest researchers from China, Iran and Australia.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2022/06/in-the-lab/your-students-hate-math-try-gestures/
Three scientists from Japanese institutions won the 2022 Breakthrough Prizes for their foundational work in fundamental physics and mathematics.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2021/09/academia/breakthrough-prize-asia-2022/
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights eight women blazing the trail in science across the region.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2021/03/features/women-scientist-asia-2021-international-womens-day/
From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.
Two researchers from Sri Lanka and Mongolia were awarded the 2021 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2021/02/academia/asia-2021-owsd-elsevier-foundation-awards/
Aging, dementia and obesity could lead to disrupted sleep by causing cytoplasmic traffic jams, according to a study published in PNAS.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2021/02/in-the-lab/circadian-rhythm-cytoplasmic-congestion/
The world’s scientific center of gravity is shifting towards Asia—where, given current projections, it will probably long remain.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2021/01/topnews/asia-shift-research-and-development/
As the world increasingly feels the effects of climate change, Professor Kathleen Aviso is using mathematical models to help guide better environmental decisions.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2020/09/features/asias-rising-scientists-kathleen-aviso/
A machine learning model developed by Wuhan scientists predicted the death of COVID-19 patients ten days in advance of their outcomes with more than 90 percent accuracy.
Famed for being Vietnam’s youngest full professor to date, Professor Phạm Hoang Hiep is taking local mathematics research to greater heights.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2020/03/features/asias-scientific-trailblazers-pham-hoang-hiep/
Writing algorithms in mathematics rather than code is not only more elegant but also more efficient, says 2013 Turing Award winner Leslie Lamport.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2020/03/features/smu-gyss2020-leslie-lamport/
A new method developed by SMU researchers allows for more accurate estimations that take hundreds of variables into account.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2019/10/features/smu-econometrics-variables-complex-data/
Whether it is enhancing agricultural practices or consumer interaction, two studies demonstrate the power of using mathematical models in complex decision-making.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2019/09/features/farming-retailing-math-models/
In the chaos of earthquakes and tsunamis, there is order in the form of mathematics, says Associate Professor Hasibun Naher.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/09/features/asias-rising-scientists-hasibun-naher/
In a bid to reduce breast cancer mortality, Associate Professor Ho Weang Kee is developing a tool to catch the disease early.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/08/features/asias-rising-scientists-ho-weang-kee/
Professor Ritabrata Munshi received the award for his outstanding work in number theory.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/08/academia/ritabrata-munshi-ramanujan-prize-math-2018/
Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2018 Kyoto Prize for his outstanding contributions to modern mathematics.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/06/academia/2018-kyoto-prize-masaki-kashiwara/
Asian Scientist Magazine caught up with our first-ever intern, Mr. Alan Aw, on his recent scientific publications and his aspirations for the future.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/06/features/an-asian-scientist-abroad-alan-aw/
Here are ten scientists contributing to China’s growing reputation as a global research powerhouse.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/04/features/chinese-asian-scientist-100-2018/
Professor Shuji Saito of Tokyo Institute of Technology received the award for his research in mathematics.
A mathematician from Bangladesh and a chemist from Indonesia were among the winners of the 2018 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/02/topnews/elsevier-owsd-prize-women-scientists/
December 2017 was abuzz with news about the people who push the frontiers of science.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/01/topnews/7-must-read-stories-december-2017/
Singapore’s education system produces individuals with excellent technical competency, but curiosity may be needed if a quantum leap is to be made in an innovation economy.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2018/01/academia/maths-science-curiosity-research-innovation/
Six scientists have been awarded the prestigious Infosys Prize 2017, each receiving US$100,000 for their excellence in research.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/12/topnews/infosys-science-prize-india/
Although mathematics is perceived by many as a difficult subject, Professor Amalendu Krishna finds the precision of numbers to be extremely intriguing and intellectually stimulating.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/12/features/asia-scientific-trailblazers-amalendu-krishna/
Seven of Singapore’s best scientists were recognized at the ninth President’s Science and Technology Awards.
The second edition of the Future Science Prize featured a new prize category and saw three scientists awarded with US$1,000,000 each.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/10/topnews/scientists-honored-future-science-prize/
What’s the best and worst thing about working with a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician and an engineer?
https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/09/columns/scientist-types-discipline-team/