About
About the lab
Mathematical Physics Labo (MPL) exists to carry experience in theoretical physics and empirical research across into the solving of real problems in industry and society.
Philosophy
Mathematics is the common language for understanding a complex world.
Rather than find a temporary way around the problem in front of us, we place weight on working out the structure behind it mathematically. Drawing a faint signal out of an enormous volume of data, the daily business of the frontier of high-energy physics, has a great deal in common with how one ought to face uncertain problems in industry and society. With sound theory and unassuming empirical verification as the two wheels, we deliver insight that is genuinely useful to our clients.
Rigour
To capture what a phenomenon really is, we do not compromise on mathematical rigour. Conclusions are drawn only once assumptions and limitations have been made explicit.
Verification
A theory earns its value by being tested against data and experiment. We hold to the discipline that empirical research instils.
Honesty
When something is not known, we say so. Our aim is advice that genuinely serves the decisions our clients have to make.
Director
About the director
Director, Ph.D.
Hidemi Akimoto
Director / Ph.D. in Physics
Specialises in particle physics and high-energy physics, with experimental and data-analysis work at international research institutions including Fermilab and SLAC. After returning to Japan, carried out research and teaching at Hiroshima University on industrial applications of mathematical physics in engineering and agriculture. Director of Mathematical Physics Labo (MPL) since 2023, extending that work into clean air control and energy efficiency. Author of numerous peer-reviewed papers, and most recently of Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics (2025).
- Field
- Mathematical physics / particle physics experiment
- Degree
- Ph.D. in Physics
- Book
- Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics (2025)
- Current role
- Director, Mathematical Physics Labo (MPL)
Career
- 1992 – 1994
Fermilab (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory)
Researcher / High-energy physics
- 1998 – 2001
SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center)
Researcher / Particle physics experiment and data analysis
- 2004 – 2020
Hiroshima University
Fellow / Engineering and agricultural applications of mathematical physics (acoustics, vibration, instrument development)
- 2023 – Present
Mathematical Physics Labo (MPL)
Director / Extending applications into clean air control and energy efficiency