Past Events
Rossmann-Fold Methyltransferases: Taking a “Beta-Turn” around Their Cofactor, S-Adenosylmethionine, Bhanu Chouhan
Internal Seminar Series
Turbulent Flows in Soap Film, Yuna Hattori
Internal Seminar Series
"Cooperative light scattering in cold atomic clouds" Romain Bachelard, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Speaker: Prof. Romain Bachelard, University of São Paulo, Brazil Language: English
Seminar by Prof TAME 'Quantum plasmonics'
Prof Mark Tame, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Mathematical Physics seminar: Chern-Simons theory
Joint Math and Theoretical physics seminar on Chern-Simons theory, Knot invariants and Volume conjecture. Vyacheslav Lysov will be leading the discussion.
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] Neck-pinching of CP^1-structures by Dr. Shinpei Baba (Osaka University)
Abstract: A CP^1-structure is a geometric structure on a (compact oriented) surface S and its holonomy is a homomorphism from the fundamental group of the surface into PSL(2, C). Moreover it corresponds to a holomorphic quadratic differential on a Riemann surface.
We consider a path C_t of CP^1-structures on S such that C_t diverges to infinity in its deformation space and yet its holonomy converges. We describe its asymptotic behavior of C_t under the assumption the Riemann surface structure on C_t is pinched along a single loop.
Seminar "Elliptic solutions to BKP equation and many-body systems" by Anton Zabrodin
Anton Zabrodin, Deputy Head of the International Laboratory of Representation Theory and Mathematical Physics, Professor, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow.
Presidential Lecture - “Building, Using, and Teaching The Tree of Life” by Prof. Douglas Soltis and Prof. Pamela Soltis
Joint talk with Prof. Douglas Soltis, Distinguished Professor in the Florida Museum of Natural History and Department of Biology at the University of Florida, and Prof. Pamela Soltis Pam Soltis, Distinguished Professor and Curator, Polyploidy and plant phylogenetics.
Open Meeting on Strategy
Open Meeting on Strategy chaired by Dr. Ken Peach
Everyone is welcome
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] On the nonlocal curvature of surfaces and curves by Dr. Brian Seguin (Loyola University Chicago)
Abstract: Motivated by generalizations of the Ginsburg-Landau energy and the diffusion equation in which derivatives are replaced by fractional derivatives, Caffarelli, Roquejoffre, and Savin studied the minimizers of a fractional perimeter functional on sets involving a parameter between 0 and 1. Such minimizers have to satisfy a pointwise condition on their boundary, which can be used to define a notion of nonlocal mean-curvature. This definition only holds for surfaces which are the boundary of a set. I will describe how to define a nonlocal notion of mean-curvature for any surface by introducing a fractional area functional and considering its minimizers. Moreover, I will describe how these ideas can be extended to curves by defining a fractional length and an associated nonlocal curvature for a curve.
[Seminar] "Correlated constrained quantum many-body systems" by Dr. Yi-Ping Huang
Seminar hosted by Theory of Quantum Matter Unit
Seminar "Functional renormalization group - a new approach to frustrated quantum magnetism"
Prof. Johannes Reuther, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany
[Seminar] "Statistical Challenge and Promise: Big Data, Sampling Bias" by Prof. Yu Shen, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Prof. Yu Shen, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Open Lectures: The 3rd ABiS Advanced Light Microscopy Training Workshop at OIST
Lectures and microscope demonstration : Super resolution microscopy (SIM, STORM/PALM, STED, etc.) Aberration correction, Labeling condition, Sampling rate, Denoising, etc.) Applications in research. etc. Registration reqired for demonstration. Language: English
なごサイエンスフェスタ2019
会場: 名護21世紀の森体育館(メインアリーナ) 〒905-0015 沖縄県名護市大南2丁目1−1
参加費: 無料
The Fifth English & Cross-culture Seminar
This is an externally organized event. For more information contact the organizers.
Seminar "Theory of thermionic emission from two-dimensional conductors"
Dr. Maxim Trushin, Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, NUS, Singapore
[Seminar] "Evolution of Planktonic Gastropods in an Acidifying Ocean" by Dr. Katja T.C.A. Peijnenburg
Speaker: Dr. Katja T.C.A. Peijnenburg 1) Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, The Netherlands 2) University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] Some exotic nontrivial elements of the rational homotopy groups of Diff(S^4) by Dr. Tadayuki Watanabe (Shimane University)
Abstract: The rational homotopy groups of the group Diff(S^4) of self-diffeomorphisms of S^4 with the C^\infty-topology. We present a method to prove that there are many 'exotic' non-trivial elements in the rational homotopy groups of Diff(S^4) parametrized by trivalent graphs. The proof utilizes Kontsevich's characteristic classes for smooth disk bundles and a version of clasper surgery for families. In fact, these are analogues of Chern-Simons perturbation theory in 3-dimension and clasper theory due to Goussarov and Habiro.
ORC Assembly
First Assembly of the ORC (OIST Researcher Community) with the new elected office.
[Seminar] "An automated high-throughput image processing pipeline for the extraction of structural connectivity from marmoset brain images", Dr. Skibbe
Language: English
Seminar by Prof YANG 'Supressing photothermal convection in plasmonic optical tweezers and optogenetic bioreactors'
Speaker: Prof Ya Tang Yang - Jack; National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Language: English
Cycle - Energy for Creation 2019 - 展覧会
沖縄県立芸術大学大学院造形芸術研究科展 at OIST。入場無料。
[Seminar] "Randomness induced quantum spin liquids in frustrated magnets" by Prof. Hikaru Kawamura from Osaka University
TQM unit is pleased to invite everyone to a seminar.
[Seminar] "Exact edge, bulk and bound states of finite topological systems " by Dr. Manuel Valiente from Institute for Advanced Study, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Seminar Language: English
OIST x Juntendo Joint Workshop of Tokuyasu Method 2019
The Tokuyasu cryo-sectioning method is a well-established technique in Cell Biology for the localisation of macromoleculs by immuno-gold labelling. We will teach the essentials like chemical fixation and its impact on the cellular ultrastructure, how to judge the quality of antibodies and to do immunolabelling.
Foodie OISTers Master Chef
Cooking Competition
Kleptoprotein Bioluminescence: The origin of the luciferase of luminous fish Parapriacanthus ransonneti
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute https://www.mbari.org/bessho_manabu/
QuickFix: Resume
“QuickFix”- improve your application materials in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!
To register CLICK HERE Post-workshop survey SUMMARY[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] The Seiberg-Witten equations and topology by Dr. Hirofumi Sasahira (Kyushu University)
Abstract: In this talk, I will explain basics of the Seiberg-Witten equations and applications to topology. I will also mention about recent progress in the Seiberg-Witten Floer theory.
Seminar "Vapor-Induced Attraction of Floating Droplets" by Prof. Tuan Tran
Seminar by Prof. Tuan Tran,School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
[Seminar 2] "Adaptive nonlinear control and learning dynamics with spiking networks" by Dr. Slotine
Speaker: Prof. Jean-Jacques Slotine Massachusetts Institute of Technology Title: Adaptive nonlinear control and learning dynamics with spiking networks
Seminar "Color Centres in 2D Hexagonal Boron Nitride".
Mr. Sajid Ali, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Universiry of Technology, Sydney
[Seminar 1] "Collective computation and learning in nonlinear networks" by Dr. Slotine
Speaker: Prof. Jean-Jacques Slotine Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Seminar "Non-collinear magnetism of cobalt-benzene clusters"
Dr. Jhon González, Centro de Física de Materiales (CSIC-UPV/EHU)-Material Physics Center (MPC)
[Seminar] "Emergent collective oscillations in dense adaptive cell populations" by Dr. Lei-Han Tang
Speaker: Dr. Lei-Han Tang, Department of Physics, Hong Kong Baptist University, Complex Systems Division, Beijing Computational Science Research Center
[Seminar] "Cluster-Based Haldane States in Spin-Cluster Chains" by Dr. Takanori Sugimoto from Tokyo University of Science
Seminar
[Seminar] "Bacteria, stem cells and fruit flies: a physicist in biology" by Prof. Chao Tang
Speaker: Prof. Chao Tang, Center for Quantitative Biology, Peking University
[Seminar] "Recent development in spin superconductor" by Prof. X.C. Xie
Speaker: Prof. X.C. Xie, International Center for Quantum Materials and School of Physics, Peking University
[Seminar] " Water: Soft in Nature, Hard in Science" by Prof. Enge Wang
Speaker: Prof. Enge Wang, International Center for Quantum Materials and School of Physics, Peking University & Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
100 Island Challenge: Cross-regional perspectives of coral reef structure and function
OIST Jointly-funded Symposium organized by OIST (Marine Biophysics Unit) and Scripps Institution of Oceonography | All scientific sessions open to OIST members (working meals are closed sessions) | For non-OIST members: Please contact the organizers for information on how to participate.
OIST科学者による衣食住にまつわるサイエンストーク vol.4
那覇のジュンク堂書店にて行われている、OISTの研究者らによるサイエンストークシリーズ「衣食住」。
第4回目となる1月は、G0細胞ユニットの佐二木健一研究員が、科学技術が発展する世界に「やちむん」が教えてくれること について講演を行う予定です。
[Seminar] Photo-induced dynamics of photo-devices-solar cell, photocatalysis, water splitting Prof. Kenji Katayama
Kenji Katayama, Department of Applied Chemistry, Chuo University
AI/IoT Workshop on Energy Data
Researchers and professors from universities as well as renowned energy companies from all over Japan come together to discuss their recent projects. All OIST members are welcome to attend. Presentations on Friday will be held in English, presentations on Saturday in Japanese.
[Seminar] “Singular-Value-Decomposition Analysis of Holography and Renormalization Group” - by Prof. Hiroaki Matsueda, NIT Sendai
Seminar by Prof. Matsueda, Vice President, NIT Sendai
Teatime Today: Kuroshio Magazine Launch!
The new issue of Kuroshio Magazine is out -- and available in print at today’s Teatime! Swing by Grano at 4pm to grab some tea, coffee and snacks and read up on the Current of OIST!
International Workshop on Hybrid Quantum Systems
The recent developments in quantum science and technology now allow us to control systems at the quantum level, and we have began to see the quantum world in ways we have never imagine before. In this workshop, co-organized by KAKENHI program " Science of Hybrid Quantum Systems " in Scientific Research on Innovative Areas (新学術領域, Shin-Gakujutsu-Ryouiki), international experts on various hybrid quantum systems will gather to discuss the recent developments as well as future perspectives.
This workshop is OPEN FOR ALL OISTERS .