Special Seminar on Discrete Integrable Systems and Discrete Painlevé Equations（Feb. 19）
Abstract
This seminar will use the presence of Prof. Anton Dzhamay at WIAS as a Visiting Scholar as an opportunity to discuss recent progress in the areas of discrete integrable systems, discrete Painlevé equations and applications, in which he is an established expert. There will be an emphasis on the development and application of algebraic and geometric techniques, as well as discussion of the next steps and challenges in the field of algebraic and geometric approaches to discrete integrable systems.
Speakers
DZHAMAY Anton (Associate Professor, BIMSA)
Anton Dzhamay received his PhD from Columbia University under the direction of Professor Igor Krichever in 2000. After having postdoc and visiting positions at the University of Michigan and Columbia University, Anton moved to the University of Northern Colorado, getting tenure in 2011, becoming a Full Professor in 2016, and then transitioned to Emeritus status in 2025. In 2023–2024 Anton was a Visiting Professor at BIMSA, then became permanent BIMSA faculty in Summer 2024. His research interests are focused on the application of algebro-geometric techniques to integrable systems. Most recently he has been working on discrete integrable systems, Painlevé equations, and applications.
WILLOX Ralph (Professor, The University of Tokyo)
Ralph Willox received his Doctorate in Physics from the Free University of Brussels (VUB) in 1993 and joined the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Tokyo in 1998 as a JSPS Fellow, before being appointed Associate and then Full Professor. His research interests lie in integrable systems, particularly those that arise in mathematical physics. He has worked on algebraic techniques to construct solutions to integrable systems, discretization and ultradiscretization procedures, and methods for detecting integrability based on geometry and singularities.
KIM Wookyung (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Tokyo
Program
14:30-14:40 Opening
14:40-15:40 Lecture (Prof. DZHAMAY Anton)
15:40-15:50 Break
15:50-16:50 Lecture (Dr. KIM Wookyung)
16:50-17:00 Break
17:00-18:00 Lecture (Prof. WILLOX Ralph)
Date & Time
February 19, 2026 (Thu.) 14:30-18:00
Venue
Room #610, Building #19, Waseda Campus, Waseda University
Language
English
Prospected Audience
Graduate, Researchers, Faculty members
Organizer
Waseda University’s Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)
Host
STOKES Alexander (Assistant Professor, WIAS)
Registration
Prior registration not required.
