Since 1986 the Mathematics section at ICTP has played an important role in fostering mathematics research and education in developing countries. Research is carried out in various fields of Mathematics by the permanent staff, postdocs, and graduate students, as well as by scientific visitors from all over the world.
Typically, the section organizes from 5 to 10 focused activities a year involving an average of 100 participants. These activities are the core of the section's activities and are crucial for disseminating current mathematics knowledge of the highest level as widely as possible.
In addition the Mathematics section, like all the other sections at ICTP, participates in the Diploma program. Since 2011 Diploma students can apply to stay on to work on a PhD in Mathematics in a joint program with SISSA.
The Mathematics section also offers opportunities for postdocs and research fellows; click here for latest announcements.
Once a month, the section organises The Basic Notions Seminar Series to broaden the understanding of some mathematical concepts.
5 Jul 2018
New SISSA-ICTP institute unites physics and geometry for innovation
1 Jun 2018
James Yorke, father of chaos, on the usefulness of defining disorder
31 Jan 2018
Two recipients honored for dedication to Abdus Salam’s vision
Europe/Rome
2018-08-28 16:00:00
2018-08-28 17:00:00
Title to be announced
ICTP
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
28 Aug 2018
» Title to be announced
Europe/Rome
2019-01-14 07:00:00
2019-01-25 21:00:00
Summer School on Mathematical Biology | (smr 3265)
School on Mathematical Models of Evolution
January 21 – 26, 2019
Although new experimental technology is partly responsible for the current revolution in biological research, theoretical models developed by physicists are also playing an important role in changing the way biological research is being performed. The number of theoretical physicists and applied mathematicians migrating into biology has dramatically increased throughout the world, but South America still lags behind.
The one-week school on mathematical models on evolution, co-organized with the ICTP-SAIFR, UNESP, FAPESP and IFT-UNESP, will feature lectures by physicists and applied biologists who have made important contributions to this area of biological research. The school is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the physical and biological sciences.
This activity will be preceded by the ‘VIII Southern-Summer School on Mathematical Biology’. Candidates may apply either for one or both schools, and preference will be given to PhD students in South America. There is no registration fee and limited funds are available for travel and local expenses.
Lecturers and courses:
Population genetics and evolution – Luca Peliti (SMRI, Italy)
Understanding how genetic information is transmitted across generations is at the basis of evolutionary theory. This course will review the mechanisms of reproduction, selection, mutation and drift and will be the backbone for the more specific courses below.
Evolution of individuality – Paul Rainey (IAS – Massey University, New Zeland)
The origins of multicellularity and cell differentiation are profound problems in biology. Overview of theory and recent experiments.
The evolution of immune systems – Curtis Callan (Princeton University, USA)
The immune system has the ability to respond to arbitrary pathogens. Using samples from mice it has been possible to track the evolution of the immune system from embryo to adult, revealing surprising differences between species.
Ecology and evolution of viruses – Joshua Weitz (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
Viruses shape the fate of cells, populations, and ecosystems. These lectures will provide an overview of the nonlinear dynamics of viruses and their microbial hosts, including theory, models, and evidence for the joint influence of population and evolutionary dynamics.
The program will be available in December 2018
Click here for online application
Application deadline: November 4, 2018
Sao Paulo - Brazil
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
14 Jan 2019
- 25 Jan 2019
» Summer School on Mathematical Biology | (smr 3265)
Europe/Rome
2019-02-11 07:00:00
2019-02-22 21:00:00
School and Workshop on Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems | (smr 3271)
Mumbai - India
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
11 Feb 2019
- 22 Feb 2019
» School and Workshop on Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems | (smr 3271)
Every year the Mathematics Group offers research opportunities for outstanding mathematicians from developing countries, for short and long-term visits, as well as postdoctoral fellowships, through the Mathematics Research Fellowships programme. A call for postdoctoral fellowships with a starting date of September 2018 is now open. The application deadline is 7 January 7 2018. Other research and education opportunities in mathematics are available through the ICTP's Postgraduate Diploma Programme as well as its Associateship Scheme.
