Open Campus for Prospective Students 2016

May 14, 2016 (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.)	Light-Field Image, CPU, FPGA, IoT, WiFi, New Material Computer
	Our interests are in basic technologies for high-performance and energy-efficient computers. Recent topics are very wide: from hardware development to realistic applications on special hardware systems. Light-field image processing (flexible pints and angle camera), Small hardware accelerator for IoT, Customizable Hardware with FPGA and its development framework, Low-power WiFi, and Neural network computer on new materials. Create your own amazing machine! ★ Light-Field Image Accelerator ★ Small and Low-Power WiFi ★ FPGA Supercomputing ・ CGRA: Faster Hardware than GPU ・ New Material Neural Computer ・ Machine Learning and Graph Proc.
Dependable System Laboratory (Inoue Lab.)	Dependability for Autonomous Distributed Systems and LSI
	Most existing systems are autonomous distributed systems and the core of their hardware is LSI technology. Our laboratory are working on algorithms where each node autonomously works but dependability of a whole system is guaranteed and design and test technology for LSIs for testability, reliability and security. ★ Self-Stabilizing Algorithms ★ Shared Memory Distributed Algorithms ★ VLSI Degradation Detection System ★ VLSI DFT & Test Generation ・ Mobile Agent Algorithms ・ Population Protocol Model ・ Data Mining for LSI Failure Prediction ・ Hardware Trojan Detection
Ubiquitous Computing Systems Laboratory （Yasumoto Lab.）	Smart Home,　Activity Support & e-Health, Sensor Networks, Participatory / Social / Mobile Sensing, Intelligent Transport Systems, Data Mining
	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. 　 ・ Participatory Sensing System ・ Activity Recognition in Smart Home ・ Elderly Monitoring System ・ Health Care System ・ Distributed Processing among Massive IoT DevicesSensing Everything ・ Content Curation ・ Smartphone Sensing ・ Smart Sports ・ Behavior Change and Social System ・ Disaster Communication System ・ Social Data Analysis
Mobile Computing Laboratory (Ito Lab.)	ITS, Mobile, Cloud Computing, Security
	Our lab is engaged in research areas of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), cloud computing, mobile computing in order to realize efficient algorithms truly useful in the real world. ・ Traffic Signal Control ★ Adjusting Parameters in Stereoscopic 3D Video ・ Task Scheduling Considering Turbo-Boost ・ BalloonNet Surrounding a Building
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
Laboratory for Software Design and Analysis (Iida Lab.)	Software design & analysis, Repository mining, Cloud system
	We study software technologies and design of virtualization and Cloud system based on software technologies. We especially focus on modeling theory of development processes, source code analysis and SDN (Software-Defined Networking). Also, we collaborate with industry partners for practical researches. ★ Visualizing Systems for Software Development Project Replayer, ReDA, etc. ・ Development Planning Frameworks and Tools ・ Source Code Analysis for Development & Maintenance ・ International SDN-based Cloud Testbed ・ SDN-enhanced Resource Management ・ Assurance Case Development and Evaluation ・ Programming Education for Higher Education
Internet Engineering Laboratory (Yamaguchi Lab.)	Internet, Cloud Computing, Security, Mobile Computing, etc.
	The close cooperative development between the Internet and services continuously produces advanced and sophisticated services on the Internet. Our laboratory comprehensively studies the Internet technologies including network technology, innovative service/application, security technology, etc. ★ Disaster Surveillance System using UAV ・ Disaster Information System ・ Delay-/Disruption-Tolerant Network ・ Malicious UAV Detection ・ IoT Device Sensing/Security ・ Internet Security ・ Cloud Security ・ Flexible Internet Technology
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,　user-adaptive super-human automatic speech recognition/synthesis, and brain analysis related human communication. We are also managing Big Data analytics of overall NAIST. ★ Speech Translation ★ Speech Recognition ★ Dialog System ★ Communication support for autism ★ Brain analysis related human communication ★ Big Data Analytics
Network Systems Laboratory (Okada Lab.)	Wireless power transfer, Mobile communication and broadcasting, Radio over Fiber (RoF), Wireless sensing
	We study digital wireless communication system, wireless sensing, techniques relating energy fields, and their embedded systems. In addition to signal processing such as OFDM, MIMO, MUSIC method and compressed sensing, wireless localization and wireless power transferring are studied. ・ Terrestrial-digital broadcasting reception 　　Software defined radio receiver ・ Compressed sensing based channel estimation ★ Wireless power transfer to moving vehicle ・ LTE BS deployment using RoF ・ Leaky coaxial cable MIMO ・ Wireless localization
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 ★ Augmented Telepresence using Aerial Omnidirectional Video ★ Camera Pose Estimation and 3D Modeling from Video Images ★ Free Viewpoint Image Generation
Interactive Media Design Laboratory (Kato Lab.)	Augmented Reality, Next Generation Interface, Computer Graphics
	Our vision is to introduce Augmented Reality into the everyday lives of everyone on this planet. In order to achieve our vision, it is imperative to merge three currently distinct research fields into one: Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Human-Computer Interaction. ★ Appearance control using projector-camera system ★ Augmented reality in sports ★ Markerless augmented reality ★ Embedding technology for imperceptible patterns ★ AR authoring system for work support ★ Large-scale haptic AR
Optical Media Interface Laboratory (Mukaigawa Lab.)	Computer Vision, Computer Graphics
	The research topics in our laboratory include Computer Vision to understand scenes according to visual information obtained by a camera, and Computer Graphics to generate rich visual information for human. We are aiming to realize a new interface that enables human and machine to interact through optical media based on cutting edge researches. ★ Understanding of object shape and material by analyzing reflection and scattering ★ Breaking the limitation of camera performance by computational photography ★ Synthesizing realistic computer graphics by simulating light transport
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. ★ Ball catching by robot arm - KUKA ★ Household task by dual-arm robot - HIRO ★ Institution guide by mobile robot - Pioneer ・ Cooperation of human and Humanoid Robot ・ Human mimetic motion by Android Robot ・ 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 ★ Automatic Evacuation Guiding Based on Cooperation 　　between Evacuees and Their Mobile Nodes ★ Virtual-Currency Mining Demo ★ Demo of Hadoop for Bigdata Analytics ・ Controllable P2P contents distribution ・ Information-Diffusion-Based Control of People Flow and Logistics ・ IoT Cooperative Control Based on Reinforcement Learning and Game Theory ・ Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms for Large-scale Graph Processing ・ Environment-Friendly Data Center Networking
Mathematical Informatics Laboratory (Ikeda Lab.)	Mathematical Models Everywhere!
	The laboratory studies mathematical models for mathematical biology and signal processing in engineering that include machine learning, cell biology, brain informatics, medical science, robot rehabilitation, social interaction, and automotive engineering. ★ Rehabilitation System with 3D Sensors ★ Attention Modeling by Measuring Gaze ・ Machine Learning Theory and Methods ・ Methods for Animal Behavior Analysis ★ Human-Robot Interaction ・ Mathematical Model for Decision Making ・ Math Models of Driving Behaviors ・ Cell Migration Model Base on Imaging
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., 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 MR imaging, and processing technology of medical images. ★ Multifaceted plant usage database ・ Visualization system of bio-networks ★ Dynamic simulation of metabolic flow ・ Cardiac MRI ・ Brain age estimation, blood flow analysis ・ MR Diffusion Imaging
Robotics Vision Laboratory (Kanade Lab.)	Computer Vision, Wearable Cameras, Deep Learning
	We focus on enhancing robotics and improving people's life quality by exploring the most of wearable cameras. Research and education will be supervised by Prof. Kanade, one of the world's foremost researchers in robotics and vision, and many other outstanding professors from Carnegie Mellon University and other world’s top universities. ★ Assistive Technology for Disabled/Older People ・ First-Person Vision with Wearable Cameras and Mobile Computing ・ Scalable Visual Recognition for Dealing with Large Amounts of Data

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Computational Neuroscience (ATR)
	This course aims to understand the human brain and to achieve new machine intelligence (artificial intelligence) based on brain information processing functions. We conduct research and educate students on Computational Neuroscience on cutting-edge machine intelligence (artificial intelligence) with such methodologies as Brain Decoding, Brain Machine Interfaces, Neurofeedback, and Robot learning. Based on our approach, the goal of ATR, which is an internationally recognized center for computational neuroscience, is cutting-edge research. ・ Neurofeedback ・ Adaptive Shared Control for BMI Exoskeleton Robots ・ Measurement Data ・ Decoding brain signals ・ Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) in Daily Life ・ Computational Model of Decision-Making
Symbiotic System Laboratory (NEC Central 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. ★ Brain-Inspired Computing Architecture ★ Design of Intelligent System Programmability ★ Human Factors in ICT systems
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 (NCVC)	PET, SPECT, MRI, Molecular imaging, Medical imaging processing
	The laboratory is located at National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) and aimed at developing advanced medical imaging diagnostic devices and image processing software programs, which can provide functional images in clinical services. The group is unique involving experts from various fields, and collaborate with medical institutions and companies. ・ Clinical diagnostic imaging 　- Quantitative and standardized SPECT imaging 　- Rapid and quantitative PET systems, - MRI 　 ・ Molecular imaging for pre-clinical studies 　　- Evaluation of new therapies and drugs 　　- Development of traces for physiological functions ・ Key technology development 　　- Image reconstruction 　　- Motion correction 　　- Image processing 　　- Image registration 　　- Tracer kinetic analysis
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 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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