A professor of physics for more than fifty years, Professor Hikami leaves a lasting impact on both the university and the field.
The Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), spearheaded by Professor Shinobu Hikami, was one of the first theoretical physics units at the university. He joined in November 2011 when OIST was accredited.
Prof. Hikami has significantly advanced our understanding of complex physical systems through mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly with his work on random matrix theory. His research has given us invaluable insights into statistical mechanics, quantum field theory, and topological physics, and has shaped how we model and extract meaning from randomness in complex systems.
Prof. Hikami will be Professor Emeritus from April 2025.
