An Introduction to Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
26 Nov 2025
02.00 PM - 03.00 PM
MAS EC ROOM 2 (SPMS-MAS-03-07)
Current Students
Abstract
This lecture provides an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors, a central concept in linear algebra. We will discuss what they are, how they can be computed, and what they tell us about a matrix. Examples from differential equations, geometry, and Markov chains will illustrate how eigenvalues reveal the essential
behaviour of many mathematical systems.
Biography
Dr Emile Okada received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2022, where he worked under the supervision of Dan Ciubotaru and Kevin McGerty. He is currently a Peng Tsu Ann Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on representation theory, the study of singularities, and
Dr Emile Okada received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2022, where he worked under the supervision of Dan Ciubotaru and Kevin McGerty. He is currently a Peng Tsu Ann Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on representation theory, the study of singularities, and
the Langlands program.