Laboratory of Mathematical Epidemiology

Staff

• Section chief: Yusuke Asai

About us

Our work involves conducting applied research in mathematics and computer science within the fields of biology and medicine. Our work encompasses quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis for clinical studies, scenario analysis, and the simulation of infectious disease outbreaks and the stability of mathematical models and dynamical systems in mathematical biology.

International Spread of Infectious Diseases

While the development of air travel networks has increased human mobility and driven economic growth, it has also led to an increase in cases of infectious diseases being imported from overseas. Our research aims to quantitatively assess the influence of human mobility on the importation of infectious diseases and identify the most effective measures. We are also investigating the use of epidemiological data in diagnosing infectious diseases.

Application of Mathematical Models in Public Health

Various healthcare policies were implemented during the COVD-19 pandemic. However, research aimed at quantifying and re-evaluating the effectiveness of these policies has not yet made significant progress. Our research addresses issues directly related to people’s daily lives, such as the effectiveness of stay-at-home measures and whether there were regional disparities in healthcare provision. Furthermore, given that Japan has one of the most rapidly ageing populations among developed nations, we are investigating the impact of demographic changes on healthcare.

Numerical Analysis and Simulation

Data obtained in the fields of medicine and biology are characterised by a high degree of uncertainty, with significant variability observed between and within individuals. Conventional deterministic numerical methods are recognised as being unable to guarantee sufficient accuracy, so we are advancing the development and application of numerical methods for differential equations that incorporate probability.

Research Activities and Publications

For details of our main activities and research content, please refer to the website below.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yusuke-Asai
https://researchmap.jp/0207?lang=en