Yogyakarta, September 8, 2025 — The Department of Mathematics, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), officially opened the Exploring Mathematical Modeling 2025 program on Monday (8/9) at Seminar Room 1, 3rd Floor, Department of Mathematics. The program runs for one week, from Monday, September 8 to Saturday, September 13, 2025.
This program is a collaboration between Northwestern University (NWU) Japan, UGM, Yogyakarta State University (UNY), and Surabaya State University (Unesa). The opening ceremony was officially led by Dr. Noorma Yulia Megawati, M.Sc., M.Act.Sc.
The first session featured Prof. Dr. Fugo from NWU Japan as the speaker, delivering an introduction to mathematical modeling in biological phenomena with a focus on population dynamics. Several faculty members and researchers were also in attendance, including Dr. Nanang Susyanto, Prof. Dr. Fajar Adi, Prof. Dr. Hartono, Prof. Dr. Abadi, and Dr. Nikenasih Binatari, along with all program participants.
The materials presented covered both introductory and advanced aspects of dynamical systems theory and applications, ranging from difference equations, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, to stochastic dynamics. The discussion began with the basic concepts of population dynamics, followed by case studies such as paramecium as a protozoa and cancer growth, and extended to spatial population dynamics.
Participants also learned about several classical models, including the exponential model, local stability analysis of the logistic model, the Ricker logistic model, and generic population models. The program concluded with practical exercises and a final discussion session.
Through this event, the organizers aim to broaden participants’ insights into mathematical modeling while strengthening academic collaboration between universities.
Keywords: Mathematical Modeling, Population Dynamics, Academic Collaboration
Author: Shafira Fauzia Untsa
Photo: Yehuda Dwi Yosafat