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Konnichiwa! Meet Mayuko Yamashita, our newest Asia’s Rising Scientist 🇯🇵

The Japanese mathematician is interested in weaving the worlds of pure mathematics and fundamental physics.

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Asia’s Rising Scientist: Mayuko Yamashita 🌟

Mayuko Yamashita is passionate about weaving two complex worlds together—pure mathematics and fundamental physics.

A rising scientist and associate professor at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Science, she is interested in discovering the links between index theory and theoretical physics, to enhance our knowledge of concepts such as quantum field theory and string theory.

String theory posits that the universe is made up of infinitesimally small vibrating strings that create matter, energy, and other natural phenomena. In the absence of experimental evidence, Yamashita posits that index theory offers a window into the properties of these strings.

In this exclusive interview with Asian Scientist Magazine, the Japanese mathematician shares more about her work and how she ended up pursuing mathematical physics.

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