Open Campus for Prospective Students 2015

May 16, 2015 (Saturday) 10:00-16:00

Announcement

• This page is frequently updated with new information.
• NAIST Graduate School of Information Science is completely open for prospective students (University Students, Technical College Students, Graduate Students, Working People)!
• You can visit all labs and see the state-of-the-art research demos.
• You can also directly consult with the faculty (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) of the lab that you are interested in.

Laboratories Visit and Panel Exhibition

The overview of each laboratory can be found from the panel at first floor of IS Building.
In each laboratory, there will be research demonstration.
The location of laboratories can be found from the brochure or you can also ask at the reception desk.

Computing Architecture Laboratory (Nakashima Lab.)	High-Speed, Low-Power, Variable-Reliability, New-Material Computers
	This laboratory focuses on the next generation computer system which specially targets at software/hardware collaborations to break the performance wall, and address reliability and energy issues in current systems. Ultra low-power accelerators and dependable new material computers are designed under JSPS(kibanA), JSPS(houga) projects. We are expecting any students with a strong enthusiasm in computer engineering including both of hardware and software. ★ Ultra Low-Power Accelerators 　 ★ 8bit CPU EMIN to run 32bit ARM OS ★ Memory Intensive Accelerators ★ x86 Co-Processing Accelerator EMAX ★ Robustness Customizable CPU ERELA
Dependable System Laboratory (Inoue Lab.)	Reliable VLSI　Design, VLSI Testing, Distributed Algorithms, Parallel Algorithms
	Dependability is the concept from user's point of view that we can use systemsreliably and securely. We are pursuing research on safe and secure systems including distributed systems with hundreds of computers and VLSIs with billions of transistors. ★ VLSI design-for-testability & test generation ★ VLSI degradation detection ★ Shared memory distributed algorithms ・ Power/Thermal-aware VLSI testing ・ Fast IR-drop analysis ・ Data mining for failure prediction ・ Parallel algorithms
Ubiquitous Computing Systems Laboratory （Yasumoto Lab.）	Activity Navigation & e-Health, Participatory & Social Sensing, Smarthouse, Mobile Sensing, Sensor Networks, Intelligent Transport Systems
	Ubiquitous computing systems provide users with more useful services at lower cost than ever before by processing, aggregating, and analyzing real world data sensed with various sensors and by recognizing the physical situations of the real space. 　 ・ Context Recognition through User’s Touch Operations on Smartphones ・ DTN in Post-Disaster Areas ・ Activity Recognition of Residents in Smarthouse ・ Hunger Degree Estimation ・ Gamification-based Participatory Sensing ・ System for Efficient Collection and Delivery of Traffic Information ・ Indoor Map Generation Using Ultrasonic Sensors ・ Creating Social City Maps by Analyzing Social Activities
Mobile Computing Laboratory (Ito Lab.)	ITS, Mobile, Cloud Computing, Security
	Division for foundations of software is engaged in research areas of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), cloud computing, mobile computing, information coding, and security mechanisms in order to realize efficient algorithms truly useful in the real world. ●Navigation in Multilevel Parking Facility ★Adjusting Parameters in Stereoscopic 3D Video ●Task Scheduling Considering Turbo-Boost ●Error-Correcting / Data Recording Codes ●Energy-Conscious Security
Software Engineering Laboratory (Ken-ichi Matsumoto Lab.)	Empirical Software Engineering, Open Source Software Engineering, Software Security
	The software engineering lab. uses both theoretical and empirical approach to address various problems related to software development methodologies, human computer interaction and software lifecycle management. We fully exploits the potential of students’ curiosity and creative thinking together with conventional research theories and techniques to tackle new topics in software engineering. ・ Mining Software Repositories ・ Software Population Pyramids ・ Game Theory for SW Dev. Management ・ Visualization/Interaction of Source Code ・ Open Source Software Development ・ Measuring Developers' Brain Activities
Software Design & Analysis Laboratory (Iida Lab.)	Software design & analysis, Repository mining, Cloud system
	We study techniques for supporting the development and the design of Cloud systems. Especially, we focus on modeling theory and implementation technique for design process and document. Also, we are doing collaborative research with industry to develop practical approaches for software design. ★ Visualizing Systems for Software Development Project Replayer, ReDA, etc. ・ System for making development plan ・ Relationship analysis between bug and refactoring ・ Cloud systems using SDN (Software-Defined Network) ・ Construction and evaluation of assurance cases ・ Analysis of bug fix processes　　 ・ Feature extraction using source code analysis
Internet Engineering Laboratory (Yamaguchi Lab.)	Cloud computing, Testbed, Security, Mobile Computing
	To enable continuous development for the Internet, we study the foundation and systematization of the Internet meta system. The meta system supports scalability, plasticity, security and mobility in the Internet. To contribute to society, we engage in constructing next generation networks through our research. ★ Miniature Internet ・ SOS Message Propagation     via Smartphones ・ Mobile Data Offloading ・ DoS Attacks Detection on ISM system ・ Anomaly Detection using Spectral Analysis ・ Weather Nowcasting via Smartphones ・ Quantifying Security in Multi-tenant     Cloud Computing
Internet Architecture and Systems Laboratory (Fujikawa Lab)	Internet, Mobile, Security
	Main objective of our laboratory is to establish systems and applications for the Internet on cross-sectional issues, especially related to mobile computing, operation, and information security. ★ 4K super high definition transmission ★ Malware Analysis / Alert System ・ UAV for Mobile network ・ Distributed Publish/Subscribe system on Sensor network ・ GPU implementation for elliptic curve cryptography and pairings ・ Education program for security experts （enPiT Security: SecCap)

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Computational Linguistics Laboratory (Yuji Matsumoto Lab.)	Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Keywords, Web Text Analysis, Knowledge Infrastructure
	We focus on computational approaches to understanding natural language, the essence of human intelligence. We make both fundamental and applied research on natural language analysis. ★ Japanese Morphological Analyzer "ChaSen" ★ Corpus Management and Search Tool "ChaKi" ★ Japanese Dependency Parser "CaboCha" ★ Predicate Argument Structure Analyzer     "YuCha" ★ Opinion Mining from the Web ★ Error Correction System "Chantokun",     "CorrCha" ★ Technical Term Retrieval Assistance
Augmented Human Communication Laboratory (Nakamura Lab.)
	Toward enhancement of human communication abilities, AHC lab. is studying multilingual speech translation,　dialog system,　communication QoL, silent speech interface, user-adaptive super-human automatic speech recognition/synthesis, and brain analysis related human communication. We are also studying Big Data analytics. ★ Speech Translation ★ Speech Recognition ★ Speech Synthesis ★ Quality of Life ★ Voice Conversion ★ Dialog System ★ Communication support for autism ★ Brain analysis related human communication ★ Big Data Analytics
Network Systems Laboratory (Okada Lab.)	Mobile communication and broadcasting, radio on Fiber (RoF), Wireless power transmission, Wireless Sensing
	We develops digital wireless communication system, high reliable broadcasting reception, and RoF system. And their embedding methods are studying. We propose broadband and high reliable wireless communication using MUSIC method or compressed sensing method. Indoor wireless localization and wireless power transferring are proposed. ・ Terrestrial-digital broadcasting reception Software defined Radio Receiver ・ Compressed sensing based channel estimation ★ Wireless power transmission using parallel line ・ In-band interference suppression in RoF Wireless localization using LCX antenna ESPAR antenna assisted MIMO-OFDM
Vision and Media Computing Laboratory (Yokoya Lab.)	Computer Vision, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Image Processing
	We focus on technologies that extract 3D information from camera images and effectively show various information in a computer to humans. Our research fields include Computer Vision, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. 　　　 ★ AR on Mobile Computer ★ Image, Video, and 3D Model Inpainting　　 ★ Real-time Diminished Reality ★ Free Viewpoint Image Generation ★ Augmented Telepresence using Aerial Omnidirectional Video ★ Camera Pose Estimation and 3D Modeling from Video Images ・ Position Estimation of Near Light Point using Clear Hollow Sphere 　 ・ Inferring Important Regions Induced by Videographer's Intention
Interactive Media Design Laboratory (Kato Lab.)	Augmented Reality, Next Generation Interface, Computer Graphics
	The research in our laboratory not only focuses on the future interactive media itself but also media technologies, human-computer interaction, and data engineering which are needed to create innovative interactive media. ★ Design support system using     projection-based AR ★ Transparent AR system ★ Appearance controlling by     projector-camera system ・ Object tracking using natural features ★ Embedding technology for     imperceptible patterns ★ AR authoring system for     work support ★ AR meeting support system
Optical Media Interface Laboratory (Mukaigawa Lab.)	Computer Vision, Photometric Analysis, Sensing System
	We are focusing on a photometric analysis in the computer vision research field which aims to understand scenes according to optical information obtained by a camera. This laboratory was newly established in February 2014 to realize a new interface that humans and machines can share scene information through optical media based on measuring and analyzing techniques of a light transport ★ Understanding of material, shape, and texture by analyzing reflection and scattering. ★ Computational photography to visualize invisible scenes by computation. ★ Multi-functional imaging by combining reflectors with a camera.
Ambient Intelligence Laboratory (Hagita Lab.)	Ambient Intelligence, Computer Vision, Human Robot Interaction
	Our goal is realization of a safe, secure and comfortable life space for all members of society through the application of ambient intelligence. Ambient intelligence which means our life space has intelligence is developed by real world sensing, knowledge structuring and interaction for humans. ・ Human Motion Analysis (for skill coaching and mental analysis) ・ Human tracking and behavior recognition in images and videos ・ Human comfortable navigation for autonomous vehicle ・ Activity estimation by high level semantic life log ・ A social media mediation robot for elderly

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Robotics Laboratory (Ogasawara Lab.)	Sensing, Life support, Service Robot
	A robot is an intelligent system that obeys real world dynamics while interacts and communicates with human beings. Such a system requires sensing the real world environment in real-time (real-time sensing). In our laboratory, we develop real-time sensing technologies, such as robot vision and tactile sensing, and integrate them into an intelligent system. ★ Human Mimetic Expression by Android Robot ★ Self Introduction by Dual-Arm Robot ★ Humanoid Robot Demostration ・ Environment Modelling and Mobile Robot Navigation ・ Tactile measurement system based on fingertip deformation ・ Electric prosthesis produced by 3D printer
Intelligent System Control Laboratory (Sugimoto Lab.)	Systems Control, Machine Learning, Mechatronics
	Our research interest covers basic theories and applications for Systems Control, Sensing & Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Control. ★ Pneumatic Muscle Driven Robot Hand Control ★ Reinforcement Learning of Robot Motor Skills ★ Locomotion Control of Trident Snake Robot ・ Feedback Error Learning for Control ・ Cooperative Control of Robotic Lighting System
Large-scale Systems Management Laboratory (Kasahara Lab.)	System Analytics, Network Science, Service Science, Algorithm
	With cloud computing (cloud), a huge number of people and people (crowd), people and things, things and things are connected through network (communication), creating new worth to our society. The research of Large-Scale Systems Management Laboratory is aimed at creating new smart systems under the concept of Cloud-Crowd-Communication. ★ Mobile-Cloud Evacuation Guiding Demo ★ Virtual-Currency Mining Demo ★ Hadoop for Bigdata Analytics Demo ・ Controllable P2P contents distribution ・ Automatic estimation of blocked roads and evacuation guiding ・ Analysis of evacuators’ trajectories in disaster situations ・ Large-scale graph processing using binary decision diagrams ・ Power management of cluster servers for data centers
Mathematical Informatics Laboratory (Ikeda Lab.)	Math Model, Machine Learning, Math Biology, Signal Processing
	The laboratory studies Solutions with Mathematical Model, that include Machine Learning methods and analyses, Mathematical Biology modeling biological phenomena and Signal Processing applying to engineering problems. ★ Mechanism of Decision Making by EEG ★ Robotics for Human Assistance and Care ・ Modeling of Driving Behavior ・ Control Application of 3D Measurement System ★ Signal Processing of MEG 　　 ★ Gazing in Paint Observation ・ Analysis of Machine Learning Method ・ Machine Learning in System Biology
Imaging-based Computational Biomedicine Lab. (Sato Lab.)	Medical Image Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Informatics
	Our research focus is development of imaging-based intelligent medical systems by close collaborations of computer scientists and medical doctors. We aim at creating future medicine through biomedical imaging integrated with information technologies such as statistical learning, biomedical simulations, and virtual reality. ★ Medical image understanding based on computational anatomy. ★ Automated surgical planning by statistical modeling of surgical database ★ Optimal catheterization based on comprehensive physics simulations ★ Ultrasound-based augmented reality surgical navigation
Computational Systems Biology Laboratory (Kanaya Lab.)	Medical Bioinformatics, Secondary metabolite DB, Network Analysis, Bioimaging & Nano tech., Medical Imaging
	We have developed medicinal/edible plant DB, metabolite-species, effects of metabolites and plants to human health. We also have developed a simulator for large-scale metabolism and an analyzer for molecular networks. Furthermore, we research methods of measuring and processing technology for biological function, such as optical tweezers, 3D imaging of cells, MR imaging, and processing technology of medical images. ★ Multifaceted Plant Usage Database ・ Visualization System of Bio-Networks ★ Dynamic Simulation of Metabolic Flow ・ 3D imaging of actin filaments ・ Two-Photon Microscope Imaging ・ MR Diffusion Imaging

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Symbiotic System Laboratory (NEC Kansai Lab.)	Inspiration computing, co-creating communication
	The laboratory studies a new type of information system which can create new values by collaborating with people. This study is based on researchers on human intention, intellectual productivity, and supporting human intelligent activity. We imagine the future where people will live with intelligent artifacts to realize their potential. ★ Multi-sensor behavioral analysis ★ Intellectual productivity modeling ★ Co-creation promotion ★ Emotional adaptive interaction
Molecular Bioinformatics Laboratory (AIST/Ueno & Fukui)	Bioinformatics, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, High Performance Computing
	In order to understanding functions and mechanisms of proteins and biological macromolecules, this laboratory focuses on computational studies and software development of bioinformatics based methods. Including an exhaustive search strategy with large scale computers and method of experimental data analysis recovering information loss in the incomplete data set, methods of computer science is applied in studies of life science toward a knowledge discovery. ・ Three Dimensional Reconstruction of Proteins by Electron Microscopy ・ Molecular simulations of protein-protein interactions ・ Software development of the script editor for molecular animations
Technology of Radiological Science Laboratory (National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute)	PET, SPECT, MRI, Molecular Functional Imaging, Medical Imaging Processing
	The laboratory is attached to National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) and aimed at developing advanced medical imaging diagnostic devices and image processing technologies, which can provide functional images in clinical services. It is a unique group of experts from various fields and collaborate with medical doctors and companies. ・ Key Technology Development (Image Processing: Image Reconstruction,     Tracer Analysis Motion Correction, Image Registration,     High Spatial-Resolution SPECT Device, Computer Simulation) ・ Clinical Diagnostic Imaging (Quantification and standardization      of SPECT image, Rapid Quantitative PET Systems, MRI) ・ Molecular Imaging for Pre-Clinical Studies (Evaluation of New     Therapies and Drugs, Developmental of Animal Models of Diseases)
Network Orchestration Laboratory (NICT - Kobayashi Lab.)	Large-Scale Network Infrastructure, New Generation Networks
	We are conducting research on the technologies that enable the evolution of theInternet in collaboration with NICT. In particular, we are developing JGN-X, ourglobal network testbed, to stimulate R&D activities on novel network infrastructuretechnologies, large-scale experiments, and international joint projects. ・ New Generation Network Technologies     Solve the problems with the Internet ・ Network Testbed Technologies (JGN-X)     Enable environment for large-scale     experiments ・ Software-Defined Network Technologies     Realize programmable networks ・ Virtual Network Technologies     Provide your personalized environment     everywhere

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Student Housing

Student dormitory is planned to be open for public. Detailed information is here Anytime between： 10:00-12:00 13:00-15:30 Place：Student Dormitory Building 2, 2nd Floor Information regarding student dormitory is Here

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Access

Access Map

• Campus Map and Access Map

Public Transport

• There are two access points to NAIST: (Free shuttle bus will be provided on the event day)
  
  • Gakken Kita Ikoma Station (Kintetsu Keihanna line) (Google Map)
    This is the nearest station to NAIST, connected from Osaka subway Chuo line. It takes 20 minutes to walk from Kintetsu Gakken Kita Ikoma Station to NAIST.
  • Takanohara Station (Kintetsu Kyoto line) (Google Map)
    This station is convenient for the access from Kyoto area.
  
  Time table of the free shuttle bus and the regular Nara Kotsu bus service is available here.
  
  
• Access Information from Shinkansen/Airport is Here

Private Vehicle

• Turn to the north direction at "Nara Sentan Dai Mae" junction of route 163. (Google Map)
• Parking lot is available for 500 cars (free of charge during the event).

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