IMPRINT: Interface of Multiparameter Persistence and Representation Theory Interleaved with New Topics

Title

IMPRINT:  Interface of Multiparameter Persistence and Representation Theory Interleaved with New Topics

Abstract

Objectives: Our Workshop is designed to foster collaboration between several J-PEAKS partner institutions within Japan (specifically OIST, the University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, and University of the Ryukyus), as well as some other leading research institutes from Japan and abroad. Furthermore, we invite OIST researchers with overlapping scientific interests to engage in our event and discussion sessions. The organizing and scientific committees, as well as our invited speakers, reflect the core mission of J-PEAKS program; that is, to promote sustainable institutional collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

Content: The workshop focuses on the growing Interface of Multiparameter Persistence and Representation Theory Interleaved with New Topics (IMPRINT). Our event includes two minicourses, features some keynote lectures delivered by leading experts, as well as several research talks on the new developments in these domains. Moreover, we include a session for a number of lightening talks, so the other participans can present their work and engage in scientific interactions with a broader range of experts from Japan and abroad, as well as the local researchers from the OIST community.

In our program, we also include a discussion panel on "AI in Mathematical Research" and some other slots dedicated to discussion sessions to provide more opportunities to explore potential collaborations. This balance of research presentations and interactive discussion is intended to create a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere that will bridge disciplines and stimulate new directions of research.

Committees, Minicourses, and Speakers

Scientific Committee & Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Yasuaki Hiraoka (Kyoto University)
• Prof. Osamu Iyama (the University of Tokyo)
• Prof. Hiroyuki Nakaoka (University of the Ryukyus)

Minicourse Speakers:

1. Charles Paquette (Royal Military College of Canada & Queen's University)
   Title: Representation varieties, stability, and invariant theory, with a view toward multiparameter persistence
2. Emerson Escolar (Kobe University)
   Title: Describing Persistence: Invariants, their Properties and Comparisons

Invited Speakers:

• Toshitaka Aoki (Kobe University)
• Hideto Asashiba (Shizuoka University & Kyoto University)
• Ben Blum-Smith* (Johns Hopkins University)
• Yuichi Ike (the University of Tokyo)
• Enhao Liu (Kyoto University for Advanced Study)
• Yuya Mizuno (Osaka Metropolitan University)
• Nao Mochizuki (University of Nagoya)
• Daisie Rock (KU Leuven University)
• Lukas Waas* (Oxford University)

*: To be confirmed

Organizing Comittee:

Sota Asai (The University of Tokyo)
Emerson Escolar (Kobe University)
Kaveh Mousavand (OIST)
Liron Speyer (OIST)
Michio Yoshiwaki (Tohoku University)

Co-host Institutions

• The University of Tokyo
• Tohoku University
• University of the Ryukyus
   

Registration

Registration is open since October 15, 2026 and it closes on November 30, 2026; or as soon as we reach the full capacity, whichever occurs first. The registration form also provides helpful information on the accommodation, transportation, etc.

All participants are kindly asked to fill out the Registration Form, as accurately as possible.

Financial Support: Due to the limited budget, we are unable to cover travel expenses. However, we have booked a limited number of rooms on OIST campus (single occupancy rooms with private bathroom) for the duration of our event (namely, check-in on January 31 and check-out on February 6). The priority will be given to those participants who do not have funding to cover their accommodation, particularly the junior researchers (PhD students and postdocs).

Contact

Please email academic-partnerships@oist.jp if you have any questions.
For any scientific inquiries, please contact Kaveh Mousavand, at kaveh.mousavand@oist.jp.

Practical Information