News
Replacement of Director
On April 1st, 2015, Professor Kazuyoshi Yoshimura replaced Professor Kazuo Mino as Director of IRU-ICSS.
Professor Kazuo Nishimura has visited the Santa Fe Institute
Professor Kazuo Nishimura has visited the Santa Fe Institute from February 2 to 8, and discussed on the projects of science education with Professor David Pines and Dr. Irene Lee（the Director of the Learning Lab）.
Replacement of Director
On April 1st, 2013, Professor Kazuo Mino replaced Professor Kazuo Nishimura as Director of IRU-ICSS.
Kazuo Nishimura, Director of IRU-ICSS, visited to Santa Fe Institute
On February 15-24, 2013, Kazuo Nishimura, Director of IRU-ICSS, visited to Santa Fe Institute.
Professor Nishimura is Admitted as a Member of the Japan Academy
(Nippon Gakushi-in)
During the 1064th general meeting of the Japan Academy on December 12, 2012, Professor of the Economic Research Institute of Kyoto University, Kazuo Nishimura, was elected as a member of the Japan Academy (Nippon Gakushi-in). The primary objective of the Japan Academy is to afford highly distinguished scientists privileged treatment and to carry out activities required to contribute to scientific and academic progress.
According to the Japan Academy’s website on election of new members of the Japan Academy, Professor Nishimura was elected because:
“Professor Kazuo Nishimura is a global leader in complexity economics. He is a pioneer of research on business cycles and economic fluctuations. He proposed that business cycles are a consequence of rational economic activities utilizing a unique mathematical approach, and his work is highly evaluated as the initiative that established the endogenous business cycle theory within the framework of modern economics. His work has realized economic analysis based on complexity theory. Since this landmark achievement, Professor Nishimura has continued to refine the endogenous business cycle theory by applying the chaos theory. He has also provided a modern interpretation to the “animal spirits” theory advocated by Keynes”.
Professor Nishimura continues to broaden the horizon of modern macroeconomics and to have profound influences on today’s development in economics.
(Quoted from the Japan Academy’s website)
Professor Kazuo Nishimura Receives Medal with Purple Ribbon
On November 2nd, 2012, the Medal of Honor winners were announced. Professor of the Economic Research Institute of Kyoto University, Kazuo Nishimura, was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon, which acknowledges great achievements in the fields of art and sciences.
Introduction of “Complexity” into Economics
Professor Kazuo Nishimura is the world-renowned authority of the nonlinear macroeconomic dynamics. His pioneering work, which introduced the idea of “complexity” into economics, is highly regarded. Although he is elated that his efforts, which began in graduate school, are being recognized, his research still continues. He aspires to continue his research activities with the goal of “adding a new dimension to economics while treasuring the past achievements in this field.”
In 2005, he founded the International Journal of Economic Theory, which is the first international journal in the field of economics published in Japan. He still sits on the editorial board. Each year, the journal awards an “IJET Mackenzie prize.” This year marks the 8th anniversary, and the prize went to a Japanese national for the second time since its inception. Professor Nishimura says, “I earnestly hope that the younger generation in Japan works hard so that they can make significant contributions to the world. I am satisfied knowing that my activities, including the publication of IJET, may inspire the next generation.”
(Kyoto Newspaper (November, 2, 2012))
Kazuo Nishimura, Director of IRU-ICSS, visited to Santa Fe Institute
On November 06-11, 2011,
Kazuo Nishimura, Director of IRU-ICSS, visited to Santa Fe
Institute.
Dr. Jeremy A. Sabloff, President of Santa Fe Institute, visited us
On December 3, 2010, Dr. Jeremy A. Sabloff, President of Santa Fe
Institute, visited Kazuo Nishimura, Director of this unit.
Dr. Sabloff also greeted Hiroshi Matsumoto, President of Kyoto University.
Professor Nishimura receives The Kyoto Shimbun Grand Award 2010
On November 26, 2010, the winners of the Kyoto Shimbun Grand Award 2010 were announced by the Kyoto Shimbun Newspaper Co., Ltd and Professor Nishimura received the award of Culture/Academy field.
This award is given to individuals or groups who resident in Kyoto or Shiga prefectures and who have achieved the outstanding work in the fields of Culture/Academy, Education/Community, Sports, and Welfare.
The award committee says Professor Nishimura was awarded the prize because he introduced the idea of “complex system” in economics and his pioneering work opened up a new research area called “Nonlinear Economic Dynamics.” His work has been known throughout the world for his outstanding contribution. In addition, considering his large amount of work he still found time to work toward improvement of education and his distinguished services and contribution to the reformation of education system deserve high-reputation.
Dr. Takamitsu Sawa, president of Shiga University and a member of the selection committee remarked, “Professor Nishimura is indeed a leading figure in mathematical economics. He is one of pioneers of the filed who introduced nonlinear model and clarified what are behind the seemingly-complicated economic phenomena. His contribution and achievements are very prominent.”