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How We Work in Our "Family"

Message to you

  • At our lab, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where students can grow both academically and personally.
  • We work together as a family, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating successes.
  • Our approach focuses on guiding students through a structured learning process, integrating them into research projects, and ultimately prioritizing their development over mere publications or results.

Entering the Lab

When students join our lab, we aim to provide them with a smooth transition into research by following a structured flow:

  1. Orientation and Lab Integration

    • New students begin by familiarizing themselves with the labโ€™s research areas, tools, and methodologies.
    • During this phase, we encourage students to ask questions, engage with their peers, and explore potential research directions.

  2. Example Projects
    Students typically start with small example projects designed to:

    • Build foundational skills in research methodologies and lab-specific techniques.
    • Gain hands-on experience in programming, data analysis, or experimental setups relevant to our work.

  3. Integration into Research Projects
    Once students have completed the initial project phase, they transition into larger, ongoing research projects.
    They work closely with senior lab members and the Principal Investigator (PI) to:

    • Contribute to cutting-edge research.
    • Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
    • Explore innovative ideas and take ownership of specific research components.
  4. Well-Managed System In our group, students' work and progress are effectively monitored and managed through GitHub and an internal website. Key features of our system include:
    • Individual Work Repositories: Each student has their own working repository to track their progress.
    • Repository Synchronization: Students' work repositories are synchronized with the internal website for seamless updates.
    • Efficient Communication: Group communication is facilitated via a dedicated Slack workspace.
    • Project Management: Projects are well-organized, and meetings are documented with detailed logs.
    • Transparent Collaboration: We foster a high level of transparent communication among students.
    • Equal Opportunity: We do not prioritize students based on their level; every student is equally valued.

A Peek at Our System

  • Internal Website: A central hub for monitoring and managing students' progress and projects. Tutorials, meeting records, project websites are also available.
  • GitHub Organization: A collaborative space for version control and sharing code across the group.

Our Philosophy: Students First

While we value research outcomes, our primary focus is on the growth and well-being of our students. We treat our lab like a family, where we support each other and work together for mutual success.

Core Principles:

  • Students Over Publications
    We believe that the most valuable contribution we can make to the world is not just publishing papers but helping students become independent, skilled, and compassionate researchers.

  • Personalized Mentorship

    • Each student receives individualized guidance tailored to their strengths, interests, and career goals.
    • The Principal Investigator (PI) works closely with students, providing regular feedback and guidance.
    • The PI is open for discussions and is accessible most of the time to ensure that students receive the support they need for their academic and research progress.

  • Supportive, Family-like Environment

    • We are more than just a lab; we are a family. In our lab, we all support each other โ€” celebrating each otherโ€™s successes and helping each other through difficult moments.
    • If you face any personal issues, whether academic or personal, we are here to listen and provide support in any way we can.

  • Holistic Development
    Beyond technical skills, we emphasize the importance of:

    • Effective communication and presentation.
    • Ethical research practices.
    • Building resilience, confidence, and a lifelong passion for learning.

Our Goal: Students as Our Best Product

In our lab, students are the best product we can contribute to the world.
We are committed to equipping each student with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to excel not only in academia but also in any future endeavor they choose to pursue.

Community Engagement: Solving Local Issues

We are deeply committed to contributing to the local community by addressing important issues through research and innovation.

  • Our lab actively seeks opportunities to apply our expertise to solve real-world challenges that impact the community around us.
  • Your Ideas Matter:
    • If you have an idea or a project that could benefit the local community, please propose it.
    • We are eager to listen, collaborate, and explore ways to make a meaningful impact.

Together, we aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical solutions that improve lives locally. By closely following this mottoใ€ŒๅœฐๅŸŸใ‹ใ‚‰ไธ–็•Œใธใ€1, we strongly beleive by solving the local community issue, we further advance our research to globe scale.

Exciting Research: "to Advance Knowledge for Humanity"

By following the university's motto: "to Advance Knowledge for Humanity", our lab is engaged in state-of-the-art research in two groundbreaking fields:

  • Neuromorphic Computing
    We are exploring innovative architectures inspired by the human brain to develop efficient, scalable, and intelligent computing systems.

  • 3D-IC (Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuits)
    Our work in 3D-IC focuses on the next generation of microelectronics, pushing the boundaries of performance, energy efficiency, and integration density.

Recognition & Impact

Our research is recognized at the highest level, with publications in top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions.
These achievements reflect our commitment to excellence and our drive to contribute to the global body of knowledge.

Encouraging Exploration

We encourage our students to dive deep into these fields, learn cutting-edge technologies, and advance the knowledge of humanity, as embodied in our university motto: "to Advance Knowledge for Humanity"

Patents and Innovation

In addition to publications, our lab actively contributes to technological innovation by filing and securing patents for novel ideas and technologies developed through our research.

  1. "From the Local to the Global". Please check our university website at https://u-aizu.ac.jp/curriculum/policy/admission/. ↩