EASIAM is the East Asia regional section of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). It exists to support the communities of applied mathematicians, computational scientists and engineers in eastern Asia by encouraging research, organizing meetings and fostering connections between universities, research institutes and industry.
Activities and focus areas
The section concentrates on core areas of applied mathematics such as numerical analysis, optimization, partial differential equations, scientific computing and data-driven modeling. Typical activities include conferences, workshops, summer schools, special sessions, and Young Researcher programs. These events aim to help participants share advances in theory and computation and to build regional networks.
- Regional conferences and symposiums with invited and contributed talks
- Workshops and short courses for students and early-career researchers
- Collaborative projects and industrial outreach
- Support for student chapters and travel grants where available
As an affiliated section, EASIAM works in close coordination with the broader SIAM organization while addressing local needs and priorities. It often highlights practical subjects such as numerical analysis and optimization and broader applied-mathematics topics found in resources like applied mathematics literature.
Historically, regional sections form to reflect the growth of research communities in specific parts of the world. EASIAM provides a platform for scientists in East Asia to present work, form collaborations across borders, and link regional strengths with international research trends.
For researchers and students, engagement can take many forms: joining as a member, submitting abstracts to meetings, organizing local chapters, or participating in training events. EASIAM plays a bridging role between academic study, computational practice and industrial applications, helping to translate mathematical methods into tools used across science and engineering.