WISE Program
Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

WISE
WISEProgram
Program
DoctoralDoctoral
Program
Program
forforWorld-leading
World-leading
Innovative
Innovative
&&
Smart
Smart
Education
Education

March, 2021

Message

Chair, WISE Program Committee

HAMAGUCHI Michinari

CONTENTS

2WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Message

3

Program for
WISE Program Doctoral
World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

4

List of Programs

6

Programs selected in FY 201812

Programs selected in FY 201942

Programs selected in FY 2020

64

To sustain and grow the affluence currently enjoyed in Japan, thegovernment is expected to take the lead in creating the new key
industries of the future while staying abreast of the quickly advancing
global industrial structure propelled by rapid changes in the world
economies and societies. (That is, to achieve Japan’s Society 5.0
vision.) To that end, university graduate schools in Japan are expected
to be a wellspring of the new knowledge genres and technologies
needed to spur the creation of new key industries while being an
incubator of talented people attuned to the social values attending
these innovations.
On the other hand, when looking at the situation currently
enveloping graduate schools in Japan, we witness a variety ofproblems in both the qualitative and qualitative aspects of theeducational environment, one being a phenomenon of excellent young
people shying away from entering PhD programs. In Japan, this iscalled “hakasebanare,” roughly translated “PhD flight.”
Given this situation, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT) launched the “Doctoral Program forWorld-leading Innovative and Smart Education” (WISE Program) in
FY 2018. Taking a lead in generating and applying new knowledge,
the WISE Program has as its aim the fostering of excellent doctoral
students, who will be the high-level “knowledge professionals” whocreate the values that will inform the next generation. While taking on
the challenge of solving daunting societal issues, these knowledge
professionals will endow society with trailblazing innovation. In
working to reform Japan’s leading graduate schools, the WISE
Program expects each university to create doctoral programs that
amplify their unique institutional character and strengths and to makeprogram proposals that give expression to their own free ideas.
During the period up to FY 2020, 140 applications had been
received from Japanese national, public and private universities,
among which a total of 30 programs were selected. The WISE
Program Committee monitors the selected graduate school programs
and in their four and seventh years carries out an assessment of theirprogress. Through this process the Committee works to support eachprogram and to foster the next generation of excellent professionals
who will shoulder Japan’s future.
The executives of the selected universities take the initiative
under the president’s lead in creating a system to implement the WISE
program, through which an all-out effort is made to reform theuniversity’s entire graduate program.
We expect that each program will foster high-level knowledge
professionals who personify the WISE objective while overcoming
unanticipated difficulties in confronting an increased spread of the
new coronavirus. We also strongly expect that the results attained
through the WISE program will be used to advance university reform
throughout Japan.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

3

WISE Program

Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Educationconsidered based on these evaluation results.)— Amount of support: Up to ¥423 million— Domains for proposal calls: For the purpose of fostering excellent PhD professionals, the following four
recruitment domains are established.
(1) Research fields in which Japan has an international position of predominance or particular excellence(2) Domains that fuse the sciences and humanities, that are interdisciplinary, or that are new and can create diverse
values and systems within society(3) Domains that are at the core of the industrial structure and that create new industries which contribute toeconomic development(4) Domains in which Japan is expected to make contributions from a perspective of preserving academic diversity
in the world— Follow-up: Program officers (POs) are staffed within the WISE Program. They regularly examine and ascertain
the state of progress of the selected programs and provide them with consultation and advice.

At its core, what propels the WISE Program is each university leveraging its unique strengths and capabilities. Building
upon their heretofore accomplishments in campus reform, these universities carry out systematic collaborations withother universities, research institutions and corporations in and outside Japan. By establishing integrated master’sdoctoral programs, which over a 5-year period endow their students with a melding of top world-class educational andresearch prowess, these universities cultivate the kind of outstanding PhD professional who can pilot forward various
sectors of society. Concurrently, the program propels the establishment of excellent academic hubs capable of sustainably
advancing human resource development and exchange and of generating new joint research initiatives.

The WISE Program’s Purpose and Backdrop

Inter-university
institutes

Backdrop

Transition

ProgramOutline4

Acquiring excellent students, faculty
and researchers from Japan and abroad

On one hand, Japan has increased the number of master’s and PhD graduates via a quantitative expansion of
its university graduate schools and has moved forward in improving the research environment of its universities
and in increasing the number of research fields in which the country is globally competitive. On the other hand,
Japan’s international presence is wavering amidst the country’s declining economic growth. Recent years haveseen a situation that can be called “PhD flight,” in which excellent young Japanese students are not going on
to take doctoral courses. This foretells a future decline in the nation’s intellectual creative capacity, which will
weaken Japan’s international competitiveness including its scientific and technological innovative prowess.
To sustain and grow the affluence currently enjoyed in Japan, the government is expected to take the leadin creating the new key industries of the future while staying abreast of the quickly advancing global industrial
structure propelled by rapid changes in the world economies and societies. To that end, university graduate
schools in Japan are expected to be a wellspring of the new knowledge and technologies need to create new key
industries while being an incubator of talented people attuned with the social values attending these innovations.
In and after 2015, the government’s Council on Investments for the Future and its Central Council for Education
proposed the establishment of a top-notch graduate program that could provide cutting-edge education via
universities collaborating with corporations, overseas institutions, and other entities in fields in which Japan excels,
after which the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Japan Society for
the Promotion of Science (JSPS) began to consider a concrete system design for that graduate program.
Then, in FY 2018, the “Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative and Smart Education” (WISE Program)
was launched. It is positioned as a component within the government’s innovation strategy.

Through the WISE Program, national, public and private universities with established graduate schools take thelead in generating and utilizing new knowledge while creating values that will drive forward the next generation. To
foster high-level knowledge professionals, the program establishes a clearly defined profile of the kind of persons
to be fostered and works to build and develop a degree program for them—one that maintains a consistent level ofhigh quality across its master’s and doctoral curricula.
In endeavoring to reform Japan’s leading graduate schools, the WISE Program expects each university
to create programs that amplify their own unique institutional character and strengths and to make program
proposals that give expression to their own free ideas.
— Targets of support: National, public and private universities with established doctoral programs— Period of program support: 7 years (At the 4-year mark, an overall program assessment is conducted inaddition to an evaluation of each individual doctoral program. On and after the eighth year, a program extension is

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Newly launched joint
research projects
Student participationin joint research

National Researchand Development
AgencyOther researchorganizations

The WISE Program
Creating PhD degree programs together
with cooperating institutions

Newly launched joint
research projects
Student participationin joint researchInternships

Internships

Exchange of faculty
and researchers

Exchange of faculty
and researchers

Encouraging people toearn doctoral degrees

Building hubs for fostering talented people,
conducting exchanges, and doing joint research

Encouraging people toearn doctoral degrees

Top universities
in Japanand abroad
Government andmunicipal offices,
NGOs, NPOs

Corporations

Fostering excellent PhD professionals
who will propel various sectors
Researchers who will propel global scientific research
Corporate execs who will lead innovations
Entrepreneurs who will lead in implementing a new knowledge society● Professionals who will lead policy formulation in the public sectors of Japan and other countries
●
●
●

Q&A
Q How can I enter the WISE Program?

Q What is studying like WISE doctoral programs?

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

PurposeImage of the Entire Program

Spearheading the generation and use of new knowledge, the WISE Program works to create the values that willbolster the next generation. Concomitantly, the program fosters the kind of high-level knowledge professionals who
can enrich society with new genres of innovation while taking on the challenge of solving difficult societal issues.

enter a WISE program, you will need to have earned a bachelor’s
A out the entrance procedures. For details, please inquire directly to your A Todegree.
In the program, you will study for a period of five years via
To enter the program, you will need to take a selection exam and carrypreferred WISE program in the university.
Website links and contact information are contained in the “List of
Programs.” For information on coming to Japan to study, please use thefollowing links:
Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide: http://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/
en/index.html
JASSO: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html

I belong to a university that has become a WISE
Q Ifcooperating
institution, may I join the program?

A

an integrated master’s and doctoral course curricula. As to course
completion, a qualification exam is carried out based on the program’s
own standards.

I receive a different degree from a WISE-affiliated
Q Can
graduate school? Is there a joint degree program?
The WISE Program does not issue PhD degrees. They are issued by yourresearch department. However, some universities have joint
A affiliateddegree programs. For details, please inquire directly to your preferred
WISE program in the university.

You cannot join the program just because you belong to a WISE
cooperating institution. For details, please inquire directly to yourpreferred WISE program in the university.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education5

List of Programs
List of Programs Selected in FY2018

Hokkaido University（1）No.

Names ofprograms

1801

W I S E Pr o gr a m f or
One Health Frontier
Graduate School of
Excellence

Names ofuniversities

Hokkaido University

Names of Program
Coordinator

Page

HORIUCHI Motohiro

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School(National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases) / Rakuno Gakuen
University Graduate School / Shionogi & CO., LTD. / Fuso PharmaceuticalIndustries, LTD. / World Health Organization (WHO) / Office international desEpizooties (OIE-World Organisation for Animal Health) / Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA)

12NAKAYAMA Keiko

Miyagi Prefectural Government / TOME CITIZEN HOSPITAL / South Miyagi
Medical Center / Katta General Hospital / National Institutes of Health (USA)/ National University of Singapore / University of Sydney / Tropical medicine,Philippines / Peking University / Norwegian University of Science and Technology/ ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD / Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd / Biogen Japan Ltd/ GC Corporation / J. MORITA CORP. / Tokuyama Dental Corporation / Canon
Medical Systems Corporation / Philips Japan, Ltd. / SHIMADZU Corporation /OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. / NTT DOCOMO, INC. / Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd.
/ Kagome Co., Ltd. / Care Service Co., Ltd. / TOPCON CORPORATION / Kajima
Corporation Technical Research Institute / FRACTA, INC.

14

16

1802

Advanced Graduate
Program for Future
Medicine and Health
Care

1803

WISE Program for AI
Electronics

Tohoku University

KANEKO Toshiro

NEC Corporation / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMSCORPORATION / Hitachi Solutions East Japan, Ltd. / Keihin Corporation / E&M
Corporation / AISIN SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. / KDDI Research, Inc. / Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation / SHOWA DENKO K.K. / ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD / TDK
Corporation / KPIT Technologies Ltd..

1804

Ph.D. Program in
Humanics

University of Tsukuba

YANAGISAWA Masashi

University of California, Irvine / University of Bordeaux / National Taiwan
University / University of Edinburgh / Materials Science / Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology / Toyota Motor / Hitachi / Shimadzu / CYBERDYNE /Astellas Pharma

18

1805

World-leading
Innovative Graduate
Study Program forLife Science andTechnology

The University of
Tokyo

KIKKAWA Masahide

Astellas Pharma Inc. / Olympus Corporation / CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMSCORPORATION / SHIONOGI & CO., LTD. / Sysmex Corporation / Janssen
Pharmaceutical K.K. / DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED / Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited / Utokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.

20

1806

Excellent Leader
Development forSuper Smart Society
by New Industry
Creation and Diversity

MIYAURA Chisato

KUBOTA Corporation / AEON AGRI CREATE CO.,LTD / SHIMADZU CORPORATION/ Japan Automobile Research Institute / Japan Agricultural Corporations
Association / Greate Tokyo Initiative / Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. / Recruit Career Co.,
Ltd. / Jissen Women’s University / Cornell University / University of California,
Davis / University of Oxford / The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural LandscapeResearch (ZALF) / University of Bonn / Vietnam National University of Forestry /Gadjah Mada University / The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

22

YAMAGUCHI Takeo

NIMS / AIST / Leiden University / McGill University / Max Planck Institute /Imperial College London / Cornell University / Sorbonnen University / Tsinghua
University / TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Mazda
Motor Corporation / Toshiba Corporation / JFE Steel Corporation / JX Nippon
Mining & Metals Corporation / ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION / Mitsubishi
Chemical Corporation / SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. / TOSOH CORPORATION/ MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. / Sumitomo Electric Industries,
Ltd. / SHOWA DENKO K.K. / TDK Corporation / LG Japan Lab Inc. / Panasonic
Corporation / FUJIFILM Corporation / AGC Inc. / ZEON CORPORATION / Showa
Denko Materials Co., Ltd. / KANEKA CORPORATION / Toyo Seikan Group
Holdings, Ltd. / NAGASE & CO., LTD. / Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. / ENEOS
Corporation

24

OHISHI Kiyoshi

Aalto University / Mondragon University / University of York / Bristol University/ University of Sheffield / University of Leeds / University of Deusto / Indian
Institute of Technology Madras / University of Antwerp / University of Bordeaux/ TH Köln-Technology,Arts,Sciences / Friedrich-Alexander Universität ErlangenNürnberg, FAU / Universität Bielefeld / Sankyo Tateyama,Inc / Sumitomo ElectricIndustries, Ltd / Nagaoka Power Electronics Co., Ltd / Unipulse Corporation /Fuji Electric Co., Ltd / SANKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD / Japan Business Create
Co.,Ltd / IBSystem Co., Ltd / Japan Fine Ceramics Association / Niigata
Industrial Creation Organization / The Institute of Applied Energy / National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology / Niigata City / Nagaoka
City

26

Tohoku University

Nagaoka University of Technology（1）Kanazawa University（1）Tohoku University（3）Kyoto University（3）Osaka University（2）University of Tsukuba（1）Chiba University（2）The University of Tokyo（3）Waseda University（1）Tokyo Institute of Technology（3）Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology（1）Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology（1）Nagoya University（4）Hiroshima University（1）To k y o U n i v e r s i t yof Agriculture andTechnology

Kyushu University（1）Nagasaki University（1）1807

Creating sustainable
societies through[Material×Information]
multi-talented humanresource development

Tokyo Institute ofTechnology

Applications and Selections
Fiscal year

6

Number of applications
Number of universities

Number of programs

Number of selections
Number of universities

Number of programs

FY 2018

38

54

13

15

FY 2019

29

44

9

11

FY 2020

27

42

4

4

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

1808

Global Pro-Active
R o o t Te c h n o l o g y
Program

Nagaoka Universityof Technology

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

List of Programs

List of Programs

WISE cooperating institutions

7

List of Programs
No.

1809

1810

Names of programs

Graduate Program of Transformative
Chem-Bio Research

DII (Deployer-Innovator-Investigator)
Collaborative Graduate Program for
Accelerating Innovation in FutureElectronics

Names ofuniversities

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

YAMAGUCHI Shigehiro

Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural
Science / National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institutes of
Natural Science / the Graduate University for Advanced Studies /Institute of Physical and Chemical Research / Kaneka Co. / Konica
Minolta, Inc. / Japan Tobacco Inc., Plant Innovation Center / ITbMGTR consortium

AMANO Hiroshi

1812

1813

1814

1815

8

Innovation of Advanced Photonic
and Electronic Devices

Tr a n s d i s c i p l i n a r y P r o g r a m f o r
Biomedical Entrepreneurship andInnovation

The Frontier Development Programfor Genome Editing

Global Health Elite Programme for
Building a Healthier World

Graduate Program for Power Energy
Professionals

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Hiroshima University

Nagasaki University

Waseda University

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

KIMOTO Tsunenobu

University of Cambridge / Humboldt University of Berlin / ETH
Zurich / Dresden University of Technology / Nanjing University /Sungkyunkwan University / National Institute for Materials Science/ National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science andTechnology / Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry/ National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology/ Nidec Corporation / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation / Shimadzu
Corporation / Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

KANAI Yoshikatsu

Pfizer Inc. / Novartis Pharma K.K. / Johnson & Johnson Innovation/ IQVIA Solutions Japan K.K / Bayer Yakuhin, Ltd / Eli Lilly Japan
K.K. / Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Otsuka PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Shionogi & Co., Ltd. / Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited/ Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation / Cytiva / SYSMEXCORPORATION / Takara Bio Inc. / Quantum Operation, Inc. / Osaka
Prefectural Government, Department of Commerce, Industry andLabor / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency / National
Institute of Health Sciences / National Institutes of Biomedical
Innovation, Health and Nutrition / Japan Patent Office

YAMAMOTO Takashi

ARIYOSHI Koya

HAYASHI Yasuhiro

Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University /Graduate School of Technology, Indusrial and Social Sciences,
Tokushima University / Department of Molecular and Cellular
Biology, Harvard University / Technical Research Center, Mazda
Motor Corporation
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine / Hokkaido
University Research Center for Zoonosis Control / National
Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University ofAgriculture and Vetenrinary Medicine / School of International
Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo /National Center for Global Health and Medicine / JICA / Sysmex
Corporation
Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / University of Fukui/ University of Yamanashi / Tokyo Metropolitan University /Yokohama National University / Nagoya University / Osaka
University / Hiroshima University / Tokushima University / Kyushu
University / University of the Ryukyus / The University of Tennessee/ University of Chicago / University of Washington / Tsinghua
University / Chulalongkorn University / Technical University of
Munich / ENEOS Corporation / Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. / Central
Research Institute of Electric Power Industry / National Institute ofAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology / Power Academy

List of Programs Selected in FY2019
No.

Names of programs

Names ofuniversities

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

Page

NAKAMURA Michihiko

Stanford University / Harvard University / University of Washington/ University College of London / University of Indonesia /Sorbonne University / University of Hawaii at Manoa / JICA / Tokio
Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd / Nippon Koei Co., Ltd /Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd / NTT DATA, Inc

42

YONEMURA Chiyo

Okayama University / Nagasaki University / Kumamoto
University / The Graduate University for Advanced Studies/ Zhejiang Gongshang University / Institute for Oriental andClassical Studies, National Research University “Higher Schoolof Economics”(Russia) / National Museum of Japanese History/ Aeon Environmental Foundation / AEON CO.,LTD / JTB
Tourism Research & Consulting Co. / Chiba Bank

44

NAKAYAMA Toshinori

University of California San Diego / University of Southern
California / Charité – Universitätsmedizin / University of Toronto/ Institute of Physical and Chemical Research / National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology/ National Institute of Radiological Sciences / Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd / Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd / Sysmex
Corporation / Eli Lilly Japan K.K. / Olympus Corporation / DNA
Chip Research Inc. / H.U. Group Research Institute G.K. /Genefrontier

46

MURAYAMA Hitoshi

Nippon Steel Corp. / NTT Corp. / Macromill, Inc. / École
Polytechnique / California Institute of Technology / UC Berkeley/ Korea Institute for Advanced Study / National Taiwan University/ ETH Zurich / Tsinghua University / Seoul National University /Harvard University / Princeton University / Peking University /ENS de Lyon / HSE University / CERN / Mathematical Sciences
Research Institute / IHES / Paul Scherrer Institute48

TAMURA Yoshiyuki

Harvard Law School / Peking University / Seoul National
University / National Taiwan University / Hitachi, Ltd. / FUJIFILM
Corp. / SoftBank Corp. / Yahoo Japan Corp. / Nippon Life
Insurance Co. / Intellectual Property Department, Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., / Institute for Monetary and Economic
Studies, Bank of Japan

50

SAKAGUCHI Kei

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization /National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science andTechnology / RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project/ Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology /NICT Wireless Networks Research Center / AIST Information
Technology and Human Factors / JTEKT Corporation / NEC
Corporation / NSK Ltd. / Yaskawa Electric Corporation / Azbil
Corporation / Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
/ Yokogawa Electric Corporation / Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.
/ KDDI Corporation / SoftBank Corp. / Huawei Japan / SHOBOND Corporation / DENSO Corporation / Kawasaki City /Ota City / Google LLC / SOLiD Gear Inc. / CEA Leti / Georgia
Institute of Technology / National Taiwan University of Scienceand Technology / University of Twente / University of Rome Tor
Vergata / The Ohio State University / Thammasat University
Thailand / Univ. Glasgow / Technical University of Munich /Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute / University of Sydney /Institute for Infocomm Research / Cornell University / Yonsei
University / Asurion LLC / RWTH Aachen University

52

28

1901

30

1902

1903

WISE program for Sustainability in
the Dynamic EarthApplied Humanities Program for
Cultivating Global LeadersInnovative Medicine CHIBA Doctoral
WISE Program

Tohoku University

Chiba University

Chiba University

32

1904

Forefront Physics and Mathematics
Program to Drive Transformation

1905

World-leading Innovative Graduate
Study: Advanced Business La w
Program

The University of Tokyo

34

The University of Tokyo

36

38

1906

40

Engineering Education Programfor Super Smart Society based on
Advanced Quantum Science

To k y o I n s t i t u t e o f
Technology

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

List of Programs

List of Programs
1811

Innovation for High Performance Micro-electronics / Interuniversity
Microelectronics Center / Office ATOQS / Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency / National Institute for Materials Science /National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology /KAPION Inc. / SCIOCS COMPANY LIMITED / DENSO CORPORATION/ TOSHIBA CORPORATION / TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS.,
INC. / Hitachi, Ltd. Central Research Laboratory / FUJITSULABORATORIES LTD. / Miraiproject Corporation / Sumitomo
Electric Industries, Ltd. / National University of Singapore /TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORPORATION / Tokyo Electron Ltd. /TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD. / TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION /Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation / Nanjing University / Japan Venture Capital
Association / NC State University / Forschungszentrum Jülich

Page

9

List of Programs
No.

Names of programs

1907

Development of WISE (World-leading
Innovative & Smart Education) Program
to foster AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Professionals for Marine Industries

1908

1910

1911

10

Convolution of Informatics and Biomedical
Sciences On Glocal Alliances

Graduate Program for Medical Innovation

Multidisciplinar y PhD Pr ogr am f or
Pioneering Quantum Beam Application

Tokyo University ofMarine Science andTechnology

Kanazawa University

Nagoya University

Kyoto University

Osaka University

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

Page

No.

SHOJI Ruri

National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology/ Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology/ Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency /Technical University of Denmark / IDEA Consultants,inc. /BEMAC Corporation / NPO Marine Technologist

54

HANAYAMA Rikinari

Imperial College London / University of British Columbia /Nikon Solutions Co., Ltd. / Pfizer R&D Japan G.K. / RicohCo., Ltd. / FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation /Olympus Corporation / Daicel Corporation / Hamamatsu
Photonics K.K.

56

Gifu University / National Institute for Physiological
Sciences / Aichi Cancer Center / National Center for
Geriatrics and Gerontology / Aichi Developmental Disability
Center Institute for Developmental Research / Institute of
Statistical Mathematics / Shimadzu Corporation / Novartis
Pharma / NVIDIA Corporation / Eisai Co., Ltd. / Olympus
Corporation / RaQualia Pharma / Sumitomo Dainippon
Pharma Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation/ Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / University of Adelaide/ Lund University / Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg/ University of Nottingham / University of Hong Kong /University of Bologna / University of Alberta / LMU Munchen/ Korea University / Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam /Monash University / CBmed / Hitachi Co., Ltd.

58

KATSUNO Masahisa

WATANABE Dai

NAKANO Takashi

University of California, San Diego / University of Toronto /National Taiwan University / The FIRC Institute of Molecular
Oncology / National Institutes of Health / Max-Planck
Institute / NeuroSpin / RIKEN / Institute of Biomedical
Research and Innovation, Foundation for Biomedical
Research and Innovation at Kobe / Tazuke Kofukai Medical
Research Institute Kitano Hospital / Bioorganic ResearchInstitute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences / NTT DATA
Corporation / Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC. / mixi,
Inc. / KBBM, Inc. / MICIN, Inc. / Eisai Co., Ltd. / Daiichi
Sankyo Co., Ltd. / Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. /Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation / Taisho PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. / ONO
PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Corporation / KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. / Chordia
Therapeutics, Inc.
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Instituteof Materials Structure Science / High Energy Accelerator
Research Organization Institute of Particles and Nuclear
Studies / National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological
Science and Technology / Cyclotron and Radioisotope
Center, Tohoku University / Research Center for Electron
Photon Science, Tohoku University / J-PARC / Kyoto
Institute of Technology / Isotope Science Center, The
University of Tokyo / Kalvi Institute for the Physics andMathematics of the Universe, The University of Tokyo/ RIKEN / TRIUMF / The University of Queensland /Heidelberg University Hospital / National Institute of Health
Science / ATOX / Telix Pharmaceuticals Japan / SOCIONEXT/ Hitachi, Ltd. / Nihon Medi-Physics Co, Ltd. / Sumitomo
Heavy Industries, Ltd. / FUJIFILM Toyama Chemicals
Co., Ltd. / Kyoto Medical Technology / EPS Corporation /Metal Technology Co. Ltd. / Toshiba Electronic Devices &Storage Corporation / Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. / Japan
Radioisotope Association / Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune

List of Programs Selected in FY2020

2001

2002

Names of programs

Multi-Scope・Energy WISE
Professionals

Graduate Program forLifestyle Revolution basedo n Tr a n s d i s c i p l i n a r y
Mobility Innovation

Names ofuniversities

Tokyo Institute ofTechnology

Nagoya University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

Page

IHARA Manabu

Hitotsubashi University / AIST / JICA / Kawasaki City / Kawasaki Heavy
Industries, Ltd. / Chiyoda Corporation / Toshiba Corporation・Toshiba
Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation / Showa Denko K.K. / BROTHER
INDUSTRIES, LTD. / Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. / Iwatani
Corporation / ENEOS / JFE Engineering Corporation / IHI Corporation /SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. / Panasonic Corporation / Sony Corporation/ NTT FACILITIES, INC. / NTTDATA CUSTOMER SERVICE Corporation/ NTT DATA BUSINESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION / Deloitte Tohmatsu
Consulting LLC / Azbil Corporation / SUMITOMO CORPORATION / Mitsubishi
Corporation / Tokuyama Corporation / KAJIMA CORPORATION / Mizuho
Information & Research Institute, Inc. / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation /Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Princeton University / Georgia
Institute of Technology / University of California, Santa Barbara / Universityof Cambridge Judge Business School / Imperial College London / INSA Lyon
/ RWTH Aachen University / University of Stuttgart / Uppsala University /Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne / University of New South
Wales / Nanyang Technological University / Tsinghua University / Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology / Thailand National Scienceand Technology Development Agency / CEA-Liten

64

KAWAGUCHI Nobuo

Gifu University / University of Michigan / Virginia Institute of Technology / The
Ohio State University / Chalmers Institute of Technology / National Universityof Singapore / Chulalongkorn University / Hanoi University of Science andTechnology / WHILL Inc. / MTG Ventures / KDDI Research, Inc. / 01Booster,Inc. / Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd. / Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. /Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. / Tier IV, Inc. / Denso Corporation/ Toyota Motor Corporation / Toyota Technical Development Corporation /Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation / Yahoo Japan Corporation / Yamaha
Motor Co., Ltd.

66

HARADA Hiroshi

Jichi Medical University / The Institute of Statistical Mathematics /Toyota Motor Corporation / NTT Communication Science Laboratories /Meteorological Engineering Center / Agricultural and Rural Development
Information Center / The Research Institute for Humanity and Nature /Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting / RIKEN / Yahoo! JAPAN Research/ System Platform Research Laboratories / Advanced Telecommunications
Research Institute International / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West
Corporation / KDDI Research, Inc. / KADOKAWA ASCII Research Laboratories,
Inc. / Ruby Association / Tripadvisor LLC / Anritsu Corporation / Institutefor Health Economics and Policy / National Institute of Information andCommunications Technology / National Fisheries University / Japan Agency
for Marine-Earth Science and Technology / The National Agriculture and Food
Research Organization / wenovator LLC / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Information Technology R&D Center / Sony R&D Center / University of
Chicago / University of Illinois / Vienna University of Technology / Universityof Potsdam / Delft University of Technology / Technical University of Berlin /Aalborg University / Huazhong Agricultural University / National Chung Hsing
University / National Taiwan University / University of Florida / Technical
University of Munich / Sorbonne University / The French National Centre for
Scientific Research / Institute for Infocomm Research, Agency for Science,
Technology and Research (A*STAR)

68

SAEKI Osamu

The Institute of Statistical Mathematics / RIKEN (Center for AdvancedIntelligence Project / Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical
Sciences Program) / FUJITSU LABORATORIES LTD. / Beautiful Mind /Mazda Motor Corporation / Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. / The National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology / Itoshima City (Aplanning department, Regional Promotion Division) / NIPPON TELEGRAPH
AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION / Department of Mathematics, University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign / Department of Mathematics, Universityof California, San Diego / Department of Mathematics and Statistics, La
Trobe University / Department of Mathematics, National University ofSingapore / Department of Mathematics, National Taiwan Normal University /Mathematical Institute, Leiden University / Zuse Institute Berlin

70

60

2003

Dis tinguished Do c t or al
Program of Platform Studies
for Activating Society

Kyoto University

62

2004

G r a du a t e P r o gr a m o f
Mathematics for Innovation

Kyushu University

List of Programs

List of Programs

1909

WISE Pr ogr am f or Nano-Pr ecision
Medicine, Science and Technology

Names ofuniversities

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

11

Hokkaido University

Year of selection

FY 2018

WISE Program for One Health
Frontier Graduate School of Excellence［Fields of diplomas］
Ph.D. (Infectious Diseases), Ph.D. (Veterinary Medicine)Name of the program to be noted: One Health Frontier
Graduate School of Excellence［Office and section in charge］Educational Planning and Graduate Schools
Unit, Academic Affairs Department, Academic Affairs Planning Division.
［Inquiries］011-706-5252［URL］https://onehealth.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/en/［Program Coordinator］HORIUCHI Motohiro (Dean・Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University)

Message fromthe President

HOUKIN Kiyohiro
President, Hokkaido University

Strive to nurture professionals with knowledge and skills to address challenges of One Health approachwith an objective view of human and animal health and ecological soundness on earth
The WISE Program for One Health Frontier Graduate School of Excellence offers highly effective educationalcourses through active cooperation with other universities, business and international organizations. The WISE
Program welcomed its second class last academic year, and while being faced with various hardships due tothe new infectious disease, we have once again recognized the need for One Health and the importance of "One
Health approach" through transdisciplinary, multisectoral and interinstitutional collaboration. In this program, we
strive to accumulate knowledge from all sources and nurture highly qualified professionals who offer solutions
to challenges for One Health and contribute globally. We aspire to be a model of good practice at Hokkaido
University and a pioneer of innovation in graduate education.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］19-20［Number of anticipated program graduates］19-20［Number of people engaged in the program］51［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
2 graduate schools, 2 departments〈Graduate School of Infectious Diseases〉Infectious
Dieseases〈Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine〉Veterinary
Medicine［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
2 universities, 2 companies, 3 international organizations
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary

12

Exploring commonality and differences ofphysiology and disease in human and animal
can improve the health of both

HumansHealth hazards due toenvironmental and biologicalcontamination with toxic metals
and chemical substances

Zoobiquity

The Human Resources Network
fostered by PhDs is a supreme
property of world society.

One HealthSociety
Animals

Health for human, animal,
and the planet

Health hazards and economic
losses due to zoonotic diseases,
emerging and re-emerging
infectious diseases, andtransboundary animal diseases

Occurs constantly as longas humans share theirconveniences

Environment

Constantly occurring due toclimate change, ecological andsocio-economic changes



Healthy living environment for
the next generation!

Global response and problem solving are needed
Fostering superior PhDs who can contribute to "Health andcoexistence between humans and animals and planetary
health (One Health) " is needed.

The human resources that we aim to foster is superior PhDs who will be able to contribute to the achievement of "One Health"
to pass soundness and integrity of living environments to the next generations.

Medicine Gradua te School (Na tional ResearchCenter for Protozoan Diseases) / Rakuno Gakuen
University Graduate School / Shionogi & CO., LTD. /Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries, LTD. / World HealthOrganiza tion (WHO) / Office interna tional desEpizooties (OIE-World Organisation for Animal Health) /Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

To ensure “One Health”, multi-disciplinary
collaboration such as medicine, veterinary
medicine, and environmental science, andtrans-sectoral cooperation with human andanimal health sectors, education, researchand development institutions, and risk
management authorities, in other words,“One Health Approach”, is essential. In thisprogram, we promote advanced researches
using excellent research and humanresources and outstanding experiences on

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

MINATO Yuki
World Health Organization(WHO)・Department of Food
Safety and Zoonoses (FOS)・
Project Officer

Academia

Prominent researchInstitute,
Universities

One Health Approach Firm specialty
 Comprehensiveness Multi-disciplinary Leadership Team work Holistic viewpoint Practical Originality
 Think ahead Global
 Transferable skill

Government,
Cooperation agency
WHO、OIE、JICA,
MAFF, MHLW,
NPO, NGO

 Researches and human resource
development for disease control Accumulation of knowledge and skills

R&D
Pharmaceuticalcompany, Vaccine
maker, BioVenture etc

Int’L humanresource network
is supreme property
 Int’L frame work for disease control
 Avoiding social damages andimprovement of production

 Development of vaccine, diagnostic, treatment
 Early warning and response system

The abilities of PhDs fostered by this program, a wide range of fields in which they play active roles, and social contributions.

infectious diseases, chemical hazard, andanimal and life sciences for contributing One
Health. Additionally, PhDs will gain a variety
of experiences of international collaborative
research with reliable counterparts, cooperative
activity with international organization suchas WHO, OIE, and JICA, and/or development
research in collaboration with public institution
and company. This program aims at fosteringsuperior PhD who will be able to tackle andresolve problems related to One Health,with a definite idea for disease control andprevention, a holistic viewpoint, a well-balanced
international sense, and a comprehensivecompetence for decision-making andproblem-solving. They show their great
expertise in the field of administrative andinternational cooperation to help to prevent

One Health issues need to be tackled on a
global scale
Health issues related to One Health, such as antimicrobialresistant bacteria and zoonosis, are very diverse andneed to be addressed on a global scale. From both macroand micro viewpoints, the expertise to discuss. In orderto solve problems, the desire to encourage collaborationtranscends the barriers between different fields. And
in collective decision making, communication skills. I
realized that students are having a strong base of thefundamentals for these attributes through the lecture I
held in the summer of 2019.

Student’s VoiceWANG Zu-Jyun
Graduate School of Infectious
Diseases DC1

disease spread. In the R&D fields, they
contribute to innovations essential for disease
prevention, such as the development of new
vaccines, diagnostic and treatment methods,
and early detection systems of anomalies.
They also play a key role in fostering humanresources and the accumulation of scientificknowledge in universities and institutes,
through education to help prevent and overcome
diseases as well as basic and applied research
to bring about novel innovations. The network
fostered by PhDs who share the philosophy of
One Health is a supreme property in a global
society. With them, this program, and relatedorganizations with the shared aim of One
Health, we hope to accelerate the creation of
One Health, a social benefit that should beshared by human society.

Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University

Zoonosis and emerging and re-emerging
infectious diseases, such as influenza,
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, tuberculosis, andantimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections
appear one after another and threaten publichealth. In the past 30 years, more than 30
new pathogens have emerged and a million
people die each year from mosquito- andtick-borne infections. Transboundary animal
infectious diseases, such as foot-and-mouthdisease and classical swine fever, cause
severe economic damage once they enter.
Hazards chemicals discharged into
environment that include poisonous metals,
pollutants such as dioxin, and persistentorganic pollutants, are known to have caused
global-scale contamination and threaten thehealth of humans and animals. Environmental
pollution, rather than disease, is the leading

are commonly observed in humans andanimals, other than infectious diseases.
Based on the concept that researches on
physiological difference and similarity of

cause of death in developing countries, with
one-sixth people estimated to die.
There are many diseases such as cancer,
urological and neurological disorders, which

Disease control andprevention at EpicenterーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Aim for One Healthdiseases greatly contributes to both humanand animal health, “Zoobiquity”, which
proposes the reinforcement of collaboration
between medicine and veterinary medicine, isrecently drawing international attention.
Health and socio-economic problems by
infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals
are continuously occurring. Contemporary
humans, who have been receiving lives of
convenience, are obliged to pass soundness
and integrity of living environments on to
the next generations. Zoobiquity also aims
to further improve the health of people andanimals.
"Health and coexistence between humans
and animals and planetary health" is thecriticlal concept of this program "One Health"with the aim of fostering experts who cancontribute to its achievement.

Aiming to be an expert who can contribute to
the international society
When I worked as a poultry veterinarian in my homecountry of Taiwan, I was involved in the training of mycurrent lab. The experience of studying in Japan wasinvaluable and made me feel to acquire my knowledge
and skills in the Ph.D. course, so I applied myself to theprogram. My ambition is to contribute to the achievementof One Health and to solve the problems through joint
research with international organizations and on-siteexperience in internship opportunities abroad, not just in
the fields of research but also across Asia.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

13

Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Advanced Graduate Programfor Future Medicine and Health Care

［Program Coordinator］NAKAYAMA Keiko (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine,Tohoku University)

Message fromthe President

OHNO Hideo
President, Tohoku University

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) / (Disability Sciences) / (Nursing) /(Health Sciences) / (Dental Science) / (Pharmacy) / (Pharmaceutical Sciences) /(Life Sciences) / (Information Sciences) / (Economics) / (Management) / (Letters) /(Education) / (Biomedical Engineering), Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Advanced Graduate Program for Future Medicine
and Health Care

Fostering leaders of social progress in anticipation of the New Normal
Producing leaders who will drive futuristic medical care through data / technology

strive to build the medical care required in the
new normal society.

The COVID-19 crisis demands a "New Normal," which our university is addressing by advancing education,
research, and social synergy as we "strive for creativity and innovation" while leading social progress from a
global outlook. Now, as in the past, our university implements diverse degree programs as part of a positive
cycle of education, research, and social synergy aimed at developing highly specialized human resources.
For three years the Advanced Graduate Program for Future Medicine and Health Care has steadily fosteredhuman resources to drive futuristic medical care (which promotes health, prevention, and treatment throughdata, technology, and social infrastructure), making this degree program central to our graduate school
innovations.

Students look to the future.

medical needs are rapidly shifting from acutediseases to chronic care, requiring lifelong
prevention and treatment. With limited
resources, efficient support is required forliving independently with these diseases. In
order for the super-elderly to live as membersof a prosperous society, it will be necessary

to build organic collaborative society with thefields of psychology, sociology, and economics
as well as medical and welfare services. The
recent pandemic of a new type of corona virus
infection has strengthened and concretized
our desire for futuristic medicine, which wehave been striving for. We will continue toand Chemical Life Sciences〈Graduate School of Information Sciences〉Applied Information
Sciences,Computer and Mathematical Sciences,Human-Social
Information Sciences〈Graduate School of Economics and Management〉Economics
and Management〈Graduate School of Arts and Letters〉Japanese Studies,Global
Humanities,Integrated Human Sciences〈Graduate School of Education〉Educational Sciences〈Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering〉 Biomedical
Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
4 universities, 19 companies, 4 local public bodies

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Miyagi Prefectural Government / TOME CITIZEN HOSPITAL /South Miyagi Medical Center / Katta General Hospital / National
Institutes of Health (USA) / National University of Singapore /University of Sydney / Tropical medicine, Philippines / Peking
University / Norwegian University of Science and Technology /ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD / Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd / Biogen
Japan Ltd / GC Corporation / J. MORITA CORP. / Tokuyama Dental
Corporation / Canon Medical Systems Corporation / Philips
Japan, Ltd. / SHIMADZU Corporation / OMRON HEALTHCARE Co.,
Ltd. / NTT DOCOMO, INC. / Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd. / Kagome Co.,
Ltd. / Care Service Co., Ltd. / TOPCON CORPORATION / Kajima
Corporation Technical Research Institute / FRACTA, INC.

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Graduates of this program play an active role as professionals with broad knowledge and deep expertise, who are able to draw
synergy among expertise, and to quickly and accurately identify and solve the needs of various fields in society.

questions and comments on the students'
presentations are very stimulating. It's anexperience students can't get in a ordinary
college life.
Secondly, students get to visit the field.
They visit university hospitals, community
hospitals, and biobanks for training, so they
can see with their own eyes what is goingon in the field. Students are also trained to
discuss with medical professionals working on
the front lines of medicine and welfare and to
identify the issues in the field.
Third, students are supported by a multi-

From agenda-setting to implementation:
Expectation for Program for FMHC

Student’s VoiceI have extensive knowledge and experience in AI (datascience and machine learning). I am entrepreneur who has
been creating new value (innovation) to solve social issues
as well. As the CEO of Fracta, an AI venture company, I
plan to develop cross-cutting and practical classes thatare appropriate for training people with the leadershipskills required by this program.

KATO Takashi

SHIMOKAWA Daiki

CEO, Fracta

2nd year of Master's
Program in Health Sciences,
Graduate School of Medicine

supervisory faculty system. A facilitator faculty
member trained in coaching accompanies
students to mentoring and training sessions,encouraging awareness and supporting
activities in a challenging way.
We are convinced that students withdiverse backgrounds will continue to gather
together in a stimulating environment, takea bird's-eye view of society, and tackle
issues more quickly and accurately, so as
to contribute to building a society in which
everyone can lead an independent andprosperous life.

Tohoku University

Tohoku University

Our goal is to provide medical care that islead by data and technology and to contributeexpeditiously to the resolution of social
problems. Through this program, we are
fostering motivated human resources who
can contribute tothis goal. The Tohoku
region is becoming a
super-aging society
ahead of the restof the world. We
would like to create
futuristic medicine
and health care in thisregion, and to expand
rapidly it to the restof the world. In a
Students visit university hospitals, regional hospitals, and biobanks for backcasting training to see first-hand what is going on in the field, to embody social
super-aging society,needs, and to cultivate the ability to find solutions.

Our program offers a variety of on-thejob training opportunities to help students
discover the challenges of today from theirown perspectives and develop the ability tosolve those challenges. Students who havestudied in completely different fields, suchas the Graduate School of Arts and Lettersand the Graduate School of Education,
form groups and participate in the training,
resulting in the sharing of knowledge andskills across the boundaries of the humanities
and sciences, and fosters the ability to interact
with multiple professions on the basis of deep
mutual understanding. They will perform as
leaders with the ability to think and develop
beyond existing frameworks and with theability to communicate across disciplines inorder to achieve the medical care required in
the future.
Specifically, we want to foster students'
ability to identify and solve the needs ofsociety. For this purpose, we provide threeopportunities.
Firstly, we provide opportunities wherestudents can interact with people who areinnovating in society today. We invite people
who are working at the forefront of various
companies to the university and ask themfor one-on-one mentoring with students. The［Office and section in charge］Office of Advanced Graduate
Program for Future Medicine and Health Care
［Inquiries］022-717-8031［URL］https://www.fmhc.tohoku.ac.jp/

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Towards the New Normal［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］ 15［Number of people engaged in the program］ 94［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
9 graduate schools, 20 departments〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Medical Sciences,Disability
Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health〈Graduate School of Dentistry〉Dental Sciences〈Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉 Molecular
Pharmaceutical Science, Life and Pharmaceutical Science,
Pharmacy〈Graduate School of Life Sciences〉Integrative Life Sciences,
Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences,Molecular

14［Fields of diplomas］

Aiming to be a expert who can create future
medicine
I decided to participate in the Advanced Graduate
Program for Future Medicine and Health Care to broaden
my career opportunities, and contribute to my personal
growth through real-world experiences. Through thisprogram, I am constantly inspired by my fellow students
from a variety of backgrounds, who have given me amultidisciplinary perspective. The opportunities that I havebeen given to collaborate with medical professionals, aswell as corporate executives and entrepreneurs, haveshaped my own career path and research.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education15

Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY 2018

WISE Program for AI Electronics［Program Coordinator］KANEKO Toshiro (Professor, Graduate Shool of Engineering, Tohoku University)

Message fromthe President

OHNO Hideo
President, Tohoku University

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / (Information Sciences) / (Biomedical
Engineering) / (Science) / (Letters) / (Economics) / (Management),
Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program for AI Electronics［Office and section in charge］AI Electronics Education and Research Center［Inquiries］022-795-5667［URL］https://www.aie.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

Fostering leaders of social progress in anticipation of the New Normal
Producing leaders with executive abilities and big-picture thinking to create ultra-smart communities
The COVID-19 crisis demands a "New Normal," which our university is addressing by advancing education,
research, and social synergy as we "strive for creativity and innovation" while leading social progress. Now,
as in the past, our university implements diverse degree programs as part of a positive cycle of education,
research, and social synergy aimed at developing highly specialized human resources.
For three years the WISE Program for AI Electronics has provided students with the executive abilities andbig-picture thinking needed to create ultra-smart communities. Incorporating interdisciplinary techniques, it
fosters exceptional doctoral students capable of "continuous innovation," making this degree program central to
our graduate school innovations.

Fostering outstanding humanresources to create innovations

Education with industry-academia
and social collaboration
The WISE program for AI and Electronics(AIE) places the highest priority on areas

An education system consisting of “interdisciplinary education” constructed by highly specialized researchers in diverse academic fields and “industry-academic collaborative education” byresearchers in industry and faculty membersthat contribute toward new value creation.
The program builds a five-year integrated
graduate school education system consistingof “interdisciplinary education” and “industryacademic collaborative education”. Theinterdisciplinary education is constructedby highly specialized researchers in diverse
academic fields to develop student’s abilities
to take a bird’s eye view to penetrate realand cyber space, and a multidimensional
interconnection in Society 5.0. The industryacademic collaborative education is for students
to develops practical skills to resolve social

issues cooperating with industries and society.
The five-year integrated education isdivided in three courses: basic course,
advanced course, and professional course.
In the basic course, leader seminars are heldwith industry-academia collaboration. PBL(Project Based Learning) subjects are built up
in the advanced course with collaborations
between researchers from partner companies
and faculty members. The students in the
program can take up to four PBL subjects.
They are expected to acqure the ability tosolve problems and to become leaders who

can play an active role in the industrial world.
In the professional course, the AIE program
prepares an international internship program
to foster outstanding doctoral students whowill play a central role on the international
stage, and a long-term corporate internshipprogram aiming for further development ofpractical skills necessary in industry.
In addition, "Employment System in
School" is formed, which allows students to
get a job at a company even while they arestill in school. This system will pave a newpath to build diverse career paths.

Tohoku University

For realizing the fourth industrial revolution
and an ultra-smart society (Society 5.0), it
is essential to fuse real and cyber spacein every aspect of society to create newvalue and bring it to society, our life andindustries.
Research and development are required
not only in algorithms and computer programs
to process big data, but also in spintronics andelectronics to develop devices and in computerarchitecture for designing processors thatrealize low-power consumption and highperformance computation.
The WISE program for AI Electronics aims
to develop outstanding human resources forcontinuous innovation by providing educationalcourses to learn algorithms and computer

programs for the AI and architecture,
centering on spintronics and research on spin
devices, ultra-sensitive sensors, and otherhigh-speed/low-power devices.

ー
Programs selected in FY 2018

平Programs
成 年度採
択プロinグFYラ2018
ムーー 東Tohoku
北大学
selected
University
30［Fields of diplomas］

Fostering outstanding human resources who have a bird's-eye view and practical ability in the new field of AI electronics andcreate continuous innovations involving technologies from different fields［Number of scheduled student recruitments］25［Number of anticipated program graduates］20［Number of people engaged in the program］68［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
6 graduate shools, 15 departments〈Gradua te School of Engineering〉Electronic
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications
Engineering, Applied Physics, Management Scienceand Technology〈Graduate School of Information Sciences〉Computerand Mathematical Sciences, System Information
Sciences, Applied Information Sciences

16〈Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering〉
Biomedical Engineering〈Graduate School of Science〉Physics, Mathematics〈Graduate School of Arts and Letters〉JapaneseStudies, Global Humanities, Integrated Human Sciences〈Graduate School of Economics and Management〉
Economics and Management［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
13 companies
NEC Corporation / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / CANONMEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION / Hitachi Solutions
East Japan, Ltd. / Keihin Corporation / E&M Corporation

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education/ AISIN SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. / KDDI Research, Inc.
/ Mitsubishi Electric Corporation / SHOWA DENKO
K.K. / ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD / TDK Corporation / KPIT
Technologies Ltd..

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

SUGIYAMA Keizo
Executive Director of Security
Division, KDDI Research, Inc.

Expectations to the WISE Program for AI
Electronics
KDDI Research Inc. has set "Challenge to a prosperous
future" as its business vision and is working to create nextgeneration technologies necessary for the future society.
AI is indispensable as a next-generation technology,
but in order to actively promote implementation of AI
in society, research and development aimed at solving
issues such as security is required. We hope that excellent
human resources in AI will be cultivated through practicalresearch and development through industry-academia
collaboration in this program.

Student’s VoiceSUMI Takuma
1st year of Doctoral Programin Biomedical Engineering,
Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering

Learning Artificial Intelligence deeply andextensively
Taking Project-Based Learning subjects and leader
seminars held with industry-academia collaboration,
I would like to learn practical AI technologies in thisprogram, which are used at the forefront of industry. I
decided to participate in this program to learn AI deeply
and extensively and to integrate it with my research on
biological neural networks. The experience gaining throughthis program with industry-academia collaboration will be
useful in academic research, and the connections withother researchers will be a great asset.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

17

University of Tsukuba

Year of selection

FY 2018［Fields of diplomas］

Ph.D. Program in Humanics［Program Coordinator］YANAGISAWA Masashi (Professor, Director of International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, University of Tsukuba)

Message fromthe President

NAGATA Kyosuke
President of the University ofTsukubaCreating a new paradigm ～ Developing outstanding talents who can challenge “ZERO to ONE” ～The Humanics program is a Ph.D. program that ensures interdisciplinary, leading-edge, world-class standards ofeducation by combining top-tier national and international instructors and students with academic, industry, andgovernmental circles across disciplines.
As student-led new initiatives, the “double-mentor system” and “reverse mentor system” are adopted. Basic
study of biomedical sciences is given to students having studied in physical sciences/ engineering/ informatics
fields, and vice versa. Until now, an educational course, where students having graduated from a 6th-year
medical course can learn physical sciences/ engineering/ informatics such like the Humanics program, was hard
to be established in Japan, so that this is a true educational course for MD-Ph.D. students.
Under these new initiatives, we develop outstanding talents who can challenge “ZERO to ONE”.

This graduate program sheds light on
the fundamental principles of physiology andpathology of the human, defines “Humanics”

Outstanding features
This program 1) has a remarkable characteristicof creating a new dimension of study, termed“Humanics,” under the cross-sectoralcollaboration among internationally

Under the bi-disciplinary education system with a pre-admission program toward a graduate school, cultivating acomprehensive view of individuals with professional knowledge and skills in multiple fields and capability of integrating themcompetitive, outstanding research institutions
which are specialized in biomedical
sciences and physical sciences/engineering/
informatics, respectively, both inside andoutside of the University of Tsukuba. In
addition, the program 2) cultivates individuals’
bi-disciplinary expertise with doctoral-levelknowledge and skills by a full “double mentor
system” in which each student is guided
by two faculty members, one from the fieldof biomedical sciences and the other fromphysical sciences / engineering / informatics,

in their respective laboratories in the courseof pursuing joint research projects, and 3)
offers prospective students an opportunity tohave an interdisciplinary background of the
program before enrollment as a pre-admission
program in their undergraduate years, which
creates a seamlessly integrated system fortransition to graduate education. Furthermore,
the program 4) aims at a self-sustainable
operation in collaboration with enterprises
after the period of governmental funding.

University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba

To create a new paradigm by integrating
different disciplines of biomedical sciences
and physical sciences / engineering /informatics, it is necessary to develop leaders
who can talk with each other using thelanguages of both fields, understand both
deeply, and integrate them in order to makeit a reality. For example, da Vinci, a surgicalsupport robot, was developed from the idea ofa surgeon entrepreneur with an engineering
background, and the robot suit HAL wasinspired and implemented in the real world
by an engineer who had studied humanphysiology. Optogenetics, a leading candidate
for the Nobel Prize, that manipulates
neuronal activity with light was founded
by a psychiatrist who was well versed in

optical technologies and genetic engineering.
However, the educational system to develop
such talents did not exist in our country.

as a discipline that generates new scienceand technology to achieve a healthy andcomfortable life of human beings in thesociety, and is designed to nurture the
Humanics talents. The Humanics talentsshould be doctoral-level professionals withknowledge and skills in the fields of bothbiomedical sciences and physical sciences/ engineering / informatics, and have theexpertise to combine these bi-disciplinary
knowledge and skills. They should also haveflexible, multifaceted creativity which can beapplied to the unpredictable future, basedon the expertise. Through the developmentof expertise and applied skills, this Ph.D.
program cultivates individuals capable ofindependently uncovering basic principles ofhuman life, creating systems to reconstituteand assess the validity of discovered
principles, and building new theories of life.
The program aims to develop outstanding
talents who can challenge to create aqualitatively different paradigm that goes far
beyond the common sense of biomedical
sciences – that is, ZERO to ONE – by always
incorporating the knowledge and technology
from different fields.

［Office and section in charge］Office of School of Integrative and Global Majors［Inquiries］029-853-7076［URL］https://www.phd-humanics.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Anticipated Ph.D. talents

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences,
Doctor of Philosophy in Science,
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering＊Ph.D. Program in Humanics is included

Creating the "Humanics" by integrating biomedical sciences and physical sciences/engineering/informatics, and cultivating
outstanding talents who can overcome intractable challenges to life and health［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］15［Number of people engaged in the program］132［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 graduate schools,10 departments(After restructuring of schools and programs in April,2020 : 2graduate schools, 4degree programs,9programs)〈Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences〉
Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Kansei,
Behavioral and Brain Sciences(After restructuring of schools and programs in April,2020 :〈Graduate School of Comprehensive Human
Sciences〉Medical Sciences, Neuroscience)〈Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences〉

18

Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Biological Sciences(After restructuring of schools and programs in April,2020 :〈Graduate School of Science and Technology〉
Life and Agricultural Sciences, Biology)〈G r a d u a t e S c h o o l o f S y s t e m s a n d I n f o r m a t i o nEngineering〉Computer Science, Intelligent Interaction
Technologies(After restructuring of schools and programs in April,2020 :〈Graduate School of Science and Technology〉
Computer Science, Intelligent and MechanicalInteraction Systems)〈Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences〉
Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering(After restructuring of schools and programs in April,

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

2020 :〈Graduate School of Science and Technology〉
Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Sciences)［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
4 universities, 2 national institutes, 5 companies
University of California, Irvine / University of Bordeaux/ National Taiwan University / University of Edinburgh/ Materials Science / Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology / Toyota Motor / Hitachi / Shimadzu / CYBERDYNE/ Astellas Pharma

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

SANKAI Yoshiyuki
President and CEO, CYBERDYNE Inc.;
Executive Research Director, Centerfor Cybernics Research
D i r e c t o r, F - M I R A I / P r o f e s s o r,
University of Tsukuba

Changing society with “Humanics” x “Cybernics”
CYBERDYNE, a publicly listed venture company originatingfrom the University of Tsukuba, is a research institutedesignated by MEXT whose researchers all have their own
government-issued Researcher Number. Our businessinvolves the research and development, production,and sales of medical devices and technology, and oursimultaneous investment in basic research and societal
implementation allows for the promotion of a positive
Medical Innovation Cycle. Join us in our challenge toshape the future with Medical Cybernics + Humanics!

Student’s VoiceEZAKI Seioh
2nd year, Ph.D. Program in
Humanics

Beyond Engineering and Medical Sciences
I graduated from College of Engineering Systems of the
University of Tsukuba and obtained medical licenses
in both China and Japan after graduation. In my
undergraduate years, I was involved in the research ofgait sensation presenting devices for hemiplegic patients.
Now I am working on the research supervised by Prof.
Yamazaki in Orthopedics and Prof. Suzuki in Intelligent
Informatics under the double-mentor system.
I think this program is best for challengers who arewilling to integrate the different research fields.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

19

The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY 2018

World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Programfor Life Science and Technology［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: The World-leading Innovative
Graduate Study Program for Life Science and Technology［Program Coordinator］KIKKAWA Masahide (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo)

Message fromthe President

GONOKAMI Makoto
President, the University ofTokyo

Enthusiastically supporting the development of The University of Tokyo World-leading INnovative
Graduate Study Program for Life Science and Technology
The University of Tokyo(UTokyo) aims to nurture "knowledge professionals" who contribute to solving common
problems in human society and create new knowledge. To achieve this goal, UTokyo has been developing
the World-leading INnovative Graduate Study (WINGS), an integrated master's and doctoral degree program.
The WINGS for Life Science and Technology (WINGS-LST Program) will lead the reform in graduate studies incollaboration with other WINGS Programs, and foster outstanding international leaders of scientific excellence at
the forefront of global development in Life Science and Technology. We are confident that the efforts of WINGS’
students will culminate in the creation of new academic disciplines and in technological breakthroughs, all ofwhich will contribute to accelerating and disseminating paradigm shifts across humanity.

insights in all phenomena of life using
new technologies, while we also develop novel
and advanced technologies based on scientific

The University of Tokyo
World INnovative Graduate School Program for Life Science and Technology
Superior Ph.D. talents who contributing to human health

Discovery and elucidation of life sciences and creation of science and technology

Globally competitive graduate program that opens up the future
Challenges:

A five‐year combined educational programissues including declining birthrate and aging population
through medical innovation
 Nurture talents that can develop interdisciplinary academic
fields in medicine
 Nurture diverse talents that can create a healthy society
 Enhance competitiveness with a cross‐disciplinary Program Excellence in the field of expertise: education and research at affiliated Nurture talents that can solve domestic and global sociallab Broad perspective from multidisciplinary lecture, laboratory training,laboratory practice, seminar Versatile and agile engagement with others: Domestic and global

Educational program:Multidisciplinary lecture,practice
Qualifying
Exam (QE)

Practical training of interdisciplinary research

Progress
review

Provision of talents to various areas
Industry: Social implementation of medicine and medical devices
Government: Designing of health‐medical policies from a global
viewpoint
Academia: Engagement in world‐leading life science research,
proposal of new viewpoints and methods to the society

internship, Social implementation

Education and thesis defense at the discipline of expertise

Education and research infield of expertise at one's lab

Selective exam of
Program students＜Create a field for practical training of interdisciplinary research＞

WINGS‐LST Seminars, joint research
projects across Schools or withcollaborators outside the University
Industry‐academia collaboration,
lab internship
Overseas internship, international
joint research

Development of ability toactively gain a broad
perspective
Development of ability toengage others to expand
research
Development of global
leadership and diverse
perspective of the world

Ph.D. Creation of new science and technology
degree 

Discovery and elucidation of mechanism of life phenomena
Technology to overcome diseases and enhance healthInnovative medicine, medical technology, medical device

Continuity of degree program

Thesisdefense• Educational and research resource of the
University of Tokyo Hospital• UTokyo COI Self Managing Healthy Society• Active acquisition of scholarship e.g. JSPS
• Participation and support by private enterpriseto the Program• Employment of RA with research funds by lab
directors• Introduction of the On‐Campus Job initiative

Education, evaluation, quality assurance by Program faculty, vice supervisor, specially appointed faculty, and Working committee members

World‐leading researchers committed to the education(13 JSPS Prize winners,3 ERATO PI’s, 6 PI’s of Scientific Research on Innovative areas, 9 leaders of research organizations within the
University）
University‐wide multidisciplinary system of understanding, support and cooperation (Graduate schools of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, University Hospital)

Collaboration with interdisciplinary projects
within the University

International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN)
Institute for Life Science Research and Education
Research Institute for Biomedical Science and Engineering
The University of Tokyo Life Science Network

Collaborative projects with other organizations• Supporting program of international collaborations to improve theresearch capability of young researchers• Engagement of excellent graduate students through academic
societies and associations that the faculty are affiliated• Globalization through research presentations and exchange atinternational academic meetings

Collaboration with industry and society
Astellas Pharma Inc., Olympus Corporation, CANON MEDICALSYSTEMS CORPORATION, SHIONOGI & CO., LTD., Sysmex Corporation,
Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED,
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, UTokyo Innovation
Platform Co., Ltd.

Creation of a Doctoral Program for World‐leading Innovative & Smart Education that the world looks up to
by leveraging the total ability of the University of Tokyo

We provide a globally competitive graduate school education program that will open up the future. It will nurture Ph.D. talents
who can create new academic fields and technologies, through practical interdisciplinary training.

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
and Information Systems, Precision Engineering,
Materials Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemical
System Engineering, Chemistry and Biotechnology,
Nuclear Engineering and Management〈Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy〈Graduate School of Science〉Biological Sciences［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
9 companies
Astellas Pharma Inc. / Olympus Corporation / CANONMEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION / SHIONOGI & CO.,WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

LTD. / Sysmex Corporation / Janssen Pharmaceutical
K.K. / DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED / Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited / Utokyo Innovation
Platform Co., Ltd.

Integrate technology andmechanistic elucidation, andtake initiative in the developmentof academic disciplines andindustries that contribute tohuman health.
A unique feature of this program is that

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TAKADA Yoichi, Ph.D.
General Manager, Healthcare
IT First Division, Canon Medical
Systems Corporation

The University of Tokyo
World INnovative Graduate School Program for Life Science and Technology
Features, Excellence, Superiority
UTokyo: field for innovative interdisciplinary research
Molecular and Life
Innovation Building

Shared operating
room for large
animals<Academia> World‐leading pursuit of scientificprinciples
in life sciences. Development of medical
technology, proposal and implementation of new
points of view, values and methodologies to the
medical clinical community<Industry> Implementation and industrialization of
innovative medicine and medical devices<Government>Policy making and enlightenment on
healthcare and medical policy from a global point ofview

Cryo EM

All departments and the hospitalworking on the "same campus”
Interdisciplinary research systems
across the university

Talents contributing to human health

Global Program of Excellence

5 foreign faculty, 3 PI’s of WPI and ERATO, 8 PI’s

Institute for Life Science Research and Education
Research Institute for Biomedical Science and Engineering of JSPS large scale research projects
International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN)

Creation and implementation oftechnology based on newly elucidated
principles that contribute to humanhealthElucidation and academic pursuit of
unknown life phenomena related tohuman health, using new technology

Goal of the education

Foster abilities to solve problems
related to life: Expertise=firm academic base Perspective=border‐crossing view Agjle engagement=lead the world

Our ProgramTech‐nology

Implementation ofinterdisciplinary research Eluci‐dationWe provide a superior educational
program that integrates researchcapability, environment forinterdisciplinary research, driving force,social implementation, and global
leadership.

UTokyo is the "field" for innovative, interdisciplinary research and training, where "basic science/elucidataion of phenomena"and "technology/clinical practice/application" complement each other like the front and rear wheels of a car.

students are able to learn about both theelucidation of life phenomena (related to basic
medical sciences and life sciences) usingstate-of-art technologies, and the technologies(related to clinical practice and engineering)that contribute to human health based on theelucidated principles and theories.
Life science has made tremendous
progress and has been able to elucidate
new phenomena thanks to many technicaldevelopments, such as recombinant DNA
technologies based on biochemistry or
microscopy based on physics. In parallel, newDevelopment of Leaders for Global andCollaborative Research
Canon Medical Systems Co. continuously provides
innovative medical device systems. To create innovation,
it is essential to develop cutting-edge technologies incollaboration with researchers in medicine, engineering,
pharmaceutical, and science fields. We explore thetechnologies by finding needs from the clinical viewpoints
and understanding academic significance. We hope
this program at the University of Tokyo will support thegrowth of creative leaders, and that they lead projects
for the development of new medical technologies.

Student’s Voice

KOHATA Ai

OTAKE Saya

D2 Graduate School D2 Graduate Schoolof Engineering, The of Engineering, The
University of Tokyo
University of Tokyo

principles have revealed the target molecules
for drug discovery, and new treatment
techniques have been created. In otherwords, in order to elucidate life phenomena
and create technologies, an ecosystem
where both are performed at a highest
level as two halves of a whole is necessary.
Therefore, this program aims to promoteknowledge professionals who can integrate
both technology and mechanistic elucidation,
as well as contribute to the developmentof academic disciplines and industries that
contribute to human health.

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

The World-leading INnovative Graduate Study
Program for Life Science and Technology(hereinafter “this program”) aims to develop
talents who will significantly contribute tohuman health from a long-term perspective.
For this reason, it covers a wide range oflife science and technology research fields,from elucidation of basic principles to applied
technologies that lead to clinical practice.
In this program, we aim to foster humantalents who can create new academic fields inthe future by co-developing excellence in three
assets: expertise in specialized disciplines,
broadness of scientific perspective, and agile
engagement with others to develop newopportunities.
Development of human talents at thefrontiers of life science and technology
In this program, we aim to foster humantalents at the cutting edge of life scienceand technology disciplines: we promote
discoveries and elucidation of mechanistic

principles and theories of life. Innovative areasin academic disciplines and technologies
do not arise spontaneously. We believe thatthey are created by enhancing expertise,broadening perspectives through developmentof big picture thinking skills and meeting withexperts in a variety of fields, and developing
interdisciplinary research by engaging others.
Specialized expertise: Specialist capability
that makes an individual second to none
with regard to a particular purpose or area ofknowledge.
Broader perspective: Based on the expertiseabove, ability to survey various academic fields
and identify fundamental cross-disciplinary
problems. Faculty members who will provide
guidance to the program students are leaders
conducting cutting edge research in their own
discipline, while remaining flexible and open tomethods and ideas of other fields.
Agile engagement: Ability to think about theway research should proceed based on the big
picture, and to develop research by building
collaborative relationships with researchers
in appropriate fields. Communication skills,
capacity for understanding, information
gathering ability, etc., are also included.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Human talents who can create
new academic fields andcontribute to human health［Number of scheduled student recruitments］40［Number of anticipated program graduates］40［Number of people engaged in the program］77［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 Graduate Schools, 22 Departments〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Molecular Cell
Biology, Functional Biology, Pathology Immunology
a n d M i c r o b i o l o g y, R a d i o l o g y a n d B i o m e d i c a lEngineering, Neuroscience, Social Medicine, Internal
Medicine, Reproductive, Developmental and Aging
Sciences, Surgical Sciences〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Bioengineering,

20［Office and section in charge］WINGS-LST office［Inquiries］03-5841-0246［URL］http://square.umin.ac.jp/wings-lf/

Aspiring to become an interdisciplinary
person who contributes to human health
We joined the Program with the hope of broadly
understanding the field of life science as researcherswith engineering background. The Program provides us
many opportunities not only to obtain knowledge throughmultidisciplinary lectures, seminars and experiments,
but to interact with students and faculty from the fieldsof medicine, pharmaceutical sciences and science.
Through discussions with them, we get inspiration fromtheir perspectives, and at the same time realize theimportance of becoming masters in our own expertise.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education21

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Excellent Leader Development for Super Smart
Society by New Industry Creation and Diversity

Year of selection

FY 2018［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Doctoral Program for World-leading
Innovative & Smart Education［Program Coordinator］MIYAURA Chisato (Vice-president, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)

Message fromthe President

CHIBA Kazuhiro
President, Tokyo Universityof Agriculture and Technology

Developing dynamic doctoral degree holders with practical abilities who can expand values for the
future to pioneer a 'Super-Smart Society'
Our university's goal is to foster human resources who will lead the knowledge-based society of the future
via scientific inquiry and knowledge based on public service, sociality, internationality and ethics as well as
to educate students to become people who care for others on a large scale. This program plays a key role toacquire abilities for practical action while designing the vision for future generation and sharing each other's
perspective. By respecting the individuality of others and developing their own originality, we expect them todiscover their own talents and connect them to social implementation. Then, they can play an active role as
powerful and dynamic doctoral students who will pioneer a 'Super-Smart Society' where cyberspace and realworld space merge.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］
18 (general) + 7 (transferred) Total 25［Number of anticipated program graduates］
18-22［Number of people engaged in the program］81［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 Graduate Schools, 28 Courses〈Graduate School of Agriculture〉Science of Biological
Production, Studies in Sustainable and Symbiotic Society,
Applied Biological Chemistry, Bioregulation and Biointeraction,
Natural Resources and Eco-materials, Environmental Scienceon Biosphere, Environmental Conservation, Environmental
and Agricultural Engineering, International Environmental
and Agricultural Science, Cooperative Division of Veterinary
Sciences, Agriculture

22〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Biotechnology and Life
Science, Applied Chemistry, Mechanical Systems Engineering,Electronic and Information Engineering, Applied Physics,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer andInformation Sciences, Industrial Technology and Innovation,
Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research〈United Graduate School of Agricultural Science〉Biological
Production Science, Applied Life Science, Symbiotic Scienceof Environment and Natural Resources, Agricultural andEnvironmental Engineering, Agricultural Economy andSymbiotic Society〈Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering〉
Bio-Functions and Systems Science, Cooperative Major in
Advanced Health Science, Food and Energy Systems Science

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
8 universities (including 7 foreign universities), 5 companies, 1
general incorporated foundation, 1 public interest incorporated
association, 1 general incorporated association, 1 research
institute (including 1 foreign institute)
KUBOTA Corporation / AEON AGRI CREATE CO.,LTD /SHIMADZU CORPORATION / Japan Automobile ResearchInstitute / Japan Agricultural Corporations Association /Greate Tokyo Initiative / Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. / Recruit CareerCo., Ltd. / Jissen Women’s University / Cornell University /University of California, Davis / University of Oxford / The
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) /University of Bonn / Vietnam National University of Forestry /Gadjah Mada University / The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

Developing active leaders inindustries or internationalorganizations by collaboratingwith partner organizations
This program consist of a five-year integrated
program (master's + doctoral) and students
who have completed a master's course are also
accepted.
We conduct problem-proposal-typeindustry-academia joint research wherestudents themselves can challenge to proposeand drive to build the "Consortium for theCreation of New Industries" with the partnerorganizations. We already built collaboration andcooperation with companies at an organizational
level. We established the system where bothparties can have a consensus systematically sothat the research outcomes can be publishedby students paying attention to intellectual
properties. Also, young researchers in

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Dr. IIDA Satoshi
Senior Technical Advisor,
KUBOTA Corporation

This curriculum develops excellent human resources who drive a "Super Smart Society" collaborating with private companies,
public institutes and overseas partner organizations with a five-year integrated postgraduate program as a pillar.

companies are encouraged to join this program
to obtain a doctoral degree.
To cultivate excellent leaders, enhancemento f educa tion in global per spec tiv e isindispensable. Foreign researchers commit inthis educational program collaborating with the
top-class universities in North America, Europe
and Asia. World top-class researchers fromthese partner organizations come to Japan,
give global lectures, and accept training or
study abroad of Japanese students, as well asactivating international joint researches.
We provide lectures by practitioners from

Human resources development by field-basedindustry-academia partnership
Our company now promotes research and developmentwith the keywords of "innovation", "field-based researchand development", "smart agriculture" and "ICTagricultural machinery". We also promote diversificationand globalization in our general business operation.
The vision of the WISE Program fits with our policies,
thus, we would like to cooperate with the creation of
new industries and development of excellent leaders byapplying the know-how which our company has cultivatedto the education.

Student’s VoiceUKAWA Chinatsu

2nd year of the master's course,
Department of Food and Energy
Systems Science, Graduate Schoolof Bio-Application and Systems
Engineering

the collaborating companies and project-based
practical education under the Consortium for theCreation of New Industries composed of privatecompanies and public research institutes.
To complete the program, besides meetingthe completion requirements of the department,
students must pass the Qualifying Examination(QE) by taking the courses provided by the
WISE Program. Students will take the QE in thelast semester of the 2nd year of the master's
course and in the 3rd year of the doctoral
course.

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

In this program, based on agriculture andengineering, we will produce high-level
human resources with doctoral degrees who
can implement the Society 5.0 "Super Smart
Society" in 5th Basic Plan for New Scienceand Technologies to solve social problems.
We feature "Creation of New Industries" and"Diversity" which are essential for the creationof excellent innovation.
As for "Creation of New Industries", we will
apply the cutting-edge engineering technologies
such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), machinelearning, advanced measurement and IoT, robot,
smart mobility (automated driving), and energy
control to agriculture. We will cultivate humanresources with doctoral degree who will createand drive the safe, secured and sustainable newindustries regarding "Smart Food Supply Chain"Students, which characterize our cultivationor "Smart Production System", harmonizing withof high-level human resources with doctoral
water, air, soil and weather, and promoting thedegrees.
"Smart Agriculture" or "Smart Stock Farming"at an accelerated ratewith ICT.
Collaborating with nine
partner organizations andeight overseas partner
universities, we willproduce a "knowledge
professional" with bigpicture perspective,
originality and highlevel specialization forindustry and internationalorganizations.
As for "Diversity",
regardless of genderor nationality, diversityrelated courses are This program develops excellent human resources who challenge application of researchrequired for all the WISE outcomes for Society 5.0 "Super Smart Society" through postgraduate education.

The vision of human resources cultivatedby the WISE Program is;(1) Challenging “creating new industries
through agri-engineering collaboration” andthereby leveraging cutting-edge engineering
technology to solve the social challenges
relating to agriculture, (2) Strengthening theunderstanding of diversity (gender, nationality,
social experiences, etc.) which is essential for
innovative human resources, and (3) Excellent
leadership with a big-picture perspective,
originality, appreciation of diversity, international
competitiveness, and high-level specialization.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Driving the "Super Smart Society" by
New Industry Creation and Diversity［Office and section in charge］Education Affairs Office［Inquiries］042-367-5545［URL］http://www.wise.tuat.ac.jp/en/

The birthplace of an integration of agriculture
and engineering
During my study abroad at the Leibniz Centre for
Agricultural Landscape Research, I was supervised bya researcher who specialized in machine learning. We
often discussed our research with agricultural researchers
for further improvement. It was my first collaboration
with researchers from different fields, so the process of
combining different perspectives was fascinating. That
was a good opportunity for me to realize the joy of working
across the fields and to think about how I would like tocontribute to our society in the future.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education23

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Year of selection

FY 2018

Creating sustainable societies through [Material×Information]
multi-talented human resource development［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy,"Tokyo Tech Academy for Convergence of Materials andInformatics (TAC-MI)" is added.

［Program Coordinator］YAMAGUCHI Takeo (Professor, Institute of Innovative Research / School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology)

Message fromthe President

MASU Kazuya
Tokyo Institute of Technology,
President

University-wide efforts to empower students to become multitalented individuals in materials scienceand informatics
As part of education reform, the University has created a system to provide joint education by removing thedisciplinary walls among the six graduate schools, Institute of Innovative Research, and Institute for Liberal Arts.
This program empowers students to become “multitalented individuals” who can capitalize on original ideas forsocial innovation in the converged fields of materials science and informatics. In addition to encompassing theentire University, the program provides specialized doctoral education in collaboration with private corporations,
the National Research and Development Agency, and top-notch overseas universities. Under the leadership of
the President, we established a University-wide integrated education curriculum that utilizes the strength of the
University in materials science and informatics research, and values our ties to society to transform students
into excellent “multitalented individuals”.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］10-23［Number of anticipated program graduates］8-20［Number of people engaged in the program］78［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
6 graduate schools, 12 departments〈School of Materials and Chemical Technology〉
Chemical Science and Engineering, Materials Scienceand Engineering〈School of Science〉Chemistry, Physics〈School of Computing〉Mathematical and Computing
Science, Computer Science〈School of Life Science and Technology〉Life Science

24

and Technology〈School of Engineering〉Mechanical Engineering,
Systems and Control Engineering, Electrical andElectronic Engineering〈School of Environment and Society〉Transdisciplinary
Science and Engineering, Innovation Science［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
2 public research institutes, 7 overseas universities, 25
companies
NIMS / AIST / Leiden University / McGill University / Max
Planck Institute / Imperial College London / Cornell University /Sorbonnen University / Tsinghua University / TOYOTA MOTOR

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

CORPORATION / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Mazda Motor
Corporation / Toshiba Corporation / JFE Steel Corporation/ JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation / ASAHI KASEICORPORATION / Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation /SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. / TOSOH CORPORATION/ MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. / Sumitomo
Electric Industries, Ltd. /SHOWA DENKO K.K. / TDK
Corporation / LG Japan Lab Inc. / Panasonic Corporation/ FUJIFILM Corporation / AGC Inc. / ZEON CORPORATION /Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. / KANEKA CORPORATION/ Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. / NAGASE & CO., LTD. /Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. / ENEOS Corporation

Program characteristics andexcellence
The program focuses on “new industry
creation” and “new field creation”, which is thefoundation of new industry. We aim to create
new industry by advancing from materialsbased industries to next-generation industries.
Financial, trading, and software industries

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

HASHIMOTO Kazuhito
National Institute for Materials
Science (NIMS), President

The program empowers students to think from a broad perspective free from a traditional classification as they can easily crossthe boundaries of “materials science” and “informatics” and can move through information world.

have incorporated with information technology
and shifted into areas with higher information
value. In contrast, materials-based industries
have yet to fully utilize high information value.
A path forward is to create industries withhigh information value built upon materials.
Currently, no education program fosters talent
who can create such industries. Although
double-major programs in some countries
allow students to study materials scienceand informatics independently, opportunities
for cross-disciplinary interactions among
students and faculties as well as to connect

Contribute to develop outstanding individuals
for materials innovation
This is the third year since the National Institute forMaterials Science (NIMS) joined TAC-MI as a collaborating
institution. We are very happy to say that the laboratory
rotation program in TAC-MI is going well and has initiatedcollaborative research between Tokyo Tech and NIMS,
where a master student has been able to present theresults at academic conferences. We would like tocontinue to work together to develop human resources
to drive materials innovation based on our data-driven
research.

Student’s Voice

KOMATSU Yuya
1st-year doctoral student, School ofMaterials and Chemical Technology,
Department of Chemical Science andEngineering

ideas from molecules to social innovation
are woefully lacking. The characteristics
and excellence of the program are to
produce “multitalented individuals” who are
unprecedented “knowledge professionals”.
Knowledge professionals are materials
scientists systematically educated in state-ofthe-art informatics or information scientists
who understand and can systematically apply
state-of-the-art materials research. Not only
do they recognize the connection of materials
to social services, but they are also passionate
about creating new industries.

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

The program empowers students to become“multitalented individuals” who utilize
informatics to conceptualize new ideas
through multifaceted thinking and a broad
perspective as well as contemplate new social
services when approaching original researchon materials and informatics. Multitalented
individuals are expected to create newindustries that link materials and informatics
to build a sustainable society. Although the
manufacturing industry in Japan (unique
Japanese Monotsukuri industry) is verystrong, industry growth necessary to continue
to lead the world will be difficult using theconventional way of thinking.
Due to advances in informatics suchas data science, simulation, and machine

eventual social services has yet to be fostered.
learning, the discovery and design of newConsequently, graduate-level educationmaterials are becoming possible. The era
must aim to converge materials science andutilizing information technology has arrived,
allowing marketspecific optimization
andproduction
management ofdevices and processes
as well as the creationof social services fromconsumer trends.
However, traditional
materials researchis conducted at a
specific level suchas the molecularmaterial or device;ƌͿ;ŝͿand process level. A“Multitalented individuals” empowered by this program can freely move across complex
broader perspective
space with axes of materials science, informatics, and social services. Due to diversethat encompasses thetraining, they flourish professionally.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Fostering individuals who cancreate new industries

informatics through a broad perspectivefrom molecules to social services. Students
develop the following abilities: 1) creativity torealize multifaceted ideas across the fields
of materials science and informatics, 2) a
broad perspective to identify social issues
accurately by sifting through a vast amountof information, 3) initiative to take action tosolve challenges by spiraling outward andexpanding from the atomic or molecularlevel to social innovation towards attaining asustainable society, and 4) global leadershipability to introduce new services to the world.
By working in a team of exceptional
students from diverse backgrounds to tackle
various challenges, students learn different
viewpoints and foster a cross-disciplinary
understanding to communicate effectively.
The program is offered as a joint effort of all
six graduate schools, the Institute of Innovative
Research, and the Institute for Liberal Arts. The
program education is provided in cooperation
with private corporations, the National Researchand Development Agency, and top-notchoverseas universities.

［Office and section in charge］Tokyo Tech Academy for Convergence of Materials
and Informatics Group, Promotion Office for Education Programs［Inquiries］03-5734-3793［URL］https://www.tac-mi.titech.ac.jp/en/

Practical research experience in materials
informatics
When I learned that materials science research could bedrastically more effective by applying informatics, I decided
to participate in the “Materials×Informatics” program. In
particular, solving challenging, real industrial problems
using the materials informatics skills we learned is agreat opportunity and experience. Additionally, the TACMI program provides many social events to interact withindustry professionals as well. Personally, it reminds me of
how the research can contribute to the global society.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

25

Nagaoka University of Technology

FY 2018

Year of selection

Global Pro-Active Root Technology Program［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor(Engineering)
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program〔Global Pro-Active
Root Technology Program Course〕［Program Coordinator］OHISHI Kiyoshi (Executive Director・Vice President, Nagaoka University of Technology)

Message fromthe President

AZUMA Nobuhiko
Nagaoka Univers ity ofTechnology,President

Establishing a world-class base for applied root technology instruction
A variety of students participate in this outstanding graduate program, including those with corporate
experience, those from other higher learning institutions, as well as international students. We believe that it isextremely important for students with such diverse backgrounds to actively engage with equally diverse facultyin various regions of the world in the pioneering of new academic fields. In addition, the application of "Root
Technology" combining IT, power electronics, and materials science provides many solutions for new lifestyles.
Numerous overseas universities, domestic and foreign enterprises, and local governments who support the ideaof developing knowledge professional human resources are newly participating in the program. We look forward
to your continued support.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

First year

/ University of Leeds / University of Deusto /Indian Institute of Technology Madras / Universityof Antwerp / University of Bordeaux / TH KölnTechnology, Arts, Sciences / Friedrich-Alexander
Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, FAU / Universität
Bielefeld / Sankyo Tateyama,Inc / Sumitomo ElectricIndustries, Ltd / Nagaoka Power Electronics Co., Ltd /Unipulse Corporation / Fuji Electric Co., Ltd / SANKI
ENGINEERING CO., LTD / Japan Business Create
Co.,Ltd / IBSystem Co., Ltd / Japan Fine Ceramics
Association / Niigata Industrial Creation Organization/ The Institute of Applied Energy / National InstituteSetback

Project leader
practicum【corporation】

Self-expression

Realization

Overseas researchinternship【university/research institute】

Gain real-world experience beyond
active-learning while overcoming obstacles
by leading an organization and demonstrating
solutions to real-world problems.

Unique subjects【IT practical exercise】【International summer
school】…

Set the program
quality guaranteeof Advanced Industrial Science and Technology /Niigata City / Nagaoka City

Features of a "Global Pro-Active
Education" and Establishing a
Suitable Environment
Since its foundation, our University has
adopted pioneering teaching methods, suchas requiring on-the-job training (long-term
internships) at companies in Japan andoverseas for approximate half-year terms. The
world's top research achievements in the fields
of materials science and power engineering,as well as unique practical competencies
form the source of graduates empowered toplay an active role as leaders. This program
demonstrates pioneering teaching methods
that can only be achieved through a longterm program of five years of master's anddoctoral degree-focused instruction. That
is what we refer to as "Global Pro-Active
Education." "Global Pro-Active Education"
incorporates a collaborative education method(dual system) in which advanced European
industry members and academia collaborate,

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Prof Dr Jon GarciaBarruetabeña
University of Deusto, Spain

Global Pro-Active Education Infrastructure
For Pro-Active Education in this Program, we set up 1)a consortium with overseas practical education research
universities, 2)corporation research labs throughout the university, and 3)cooperation factories in collaboration withpublic organizations, and provide research opportunities such as open innovation campus that utilizes these initiatives.

TARGET

The space to practice our country’s future core industrial fields【Automotive and aircraft industry】【Product design and manufacturing technology】【Environmentally sustainable technology】●University Collaboration① The International Engineering

Practical Education Consortium●Industry Collaboration
Infrastructure for Open②
Innovation Campus③ Practice Leader and Complex

Cooperative Factory Type Campus

Infrastructure to participate as a R&D leader in Infrastructure for leadership practicum at cooperative
undeveloped industrial fields, producing solutions factories (Niigata, Nagaoka, and Hakodate cities, and thetown of Nagashima in Kagoshima prefecture) concentrated
in collaboration with multiple corporations
in one-of-a-kind technology of SME (small and mediumJoint venture support among competitors
sized enterprise) in collaboration with the public sector.
for a specific cause
Niigata City — Niigata Sky Project
Matching fund method
Funds
Strategic complex cooperative factory style campus
10% of the entire research
Collaboration
Space
space in the University
Development and Utilization of the
Researcher Matching System

Aalto
University

JV

Corp.

 Mutual Internships
 Joint Short-term School Programs
 Place to Revise Educational Methods fromInternational Perspectives
 Guidance for International Collaborative Research

Collaborations with world-leading universities
Aim to become a world-renowned practicaleducational institution

JV

Corp.

JV

JV

Corp.

Corp.

The goal is to achieve a campus that isseamlessly integrated with industry.

University/
ResearchCenterSpecialty
MetalsProcessing

Control
PublicTechnology Administration

Trading/
FinancialCompany

Specialty
Heat-Treating

SpecialInspection

SystemEngineering

Certification
Body

IoT, AI,Big Data Analysis

Concept of acollective joint
venture(example)

This is not a simple branch factory. We aim todevelop a cooperative factory style campus
with a wide range of collective industries.

Overseas consortium universities ： University Deusto (Spain)、TH Köln – Technology, Arts, Sciences(Germany)、
University of Antwerp (Belgium)、University of Bordeaux (France)、
Aalto University (Finland)、Indian Institute of Technology Madras(India)、
Mondragon University（Spain）、 University of York（United Kingdom）

Establishing an environment for realizing global pro-active educationand share experiences to foster leadershipin various aspects of business and research.
Students have already experienced a numberof setbacks and difficulties while engaging in
advanced work at their home and overseas
destinations. After returning to the University,
the students share their experiences andcontinue to work with their academic advisorsand mentors to overcome these obstacles
while studying during their second dispatch.
This is a teaching method referred to as
repetitive training, which serves to provide
the experience of re-learning what waslacking in the university environment and of

Promotion of joint education and research projects on sustainable
automotive engineering with four European universities
The University of Deusto and the Nagaoka University ofTechnology have organized a joint program in the form ofa consortium of graduate schools from five countries onsustainable automotive engineering. Students accurately
responded to multifaceted questions from corporate
development staff and companies such as Audi anduniversity faculty members from five countries at a remotepresentation held in September 2020. We are pleased that
this program is able to cultivate human resources who are
truly active in society.

Student’s VoiceOKAWA Ayahisa
3-year major program inscience of technology innovation

tackling challenges in the field. In addition, as
the human resources who will lead the next
generation of Society 5.0 must constantly
incorporate new IT technologies, all students
enrolled in this program will build proficiency
with the latest IT technologies such as AI, IoT,
and data science. In order to maximize theeffectiveness of such learning, we will promote
the establishment of a suitable learning
environment together with collaborating
universities, research institutes, members ofindustry, and government agencies in Japanand abroad.

Nagaoka University of Technology

First practicum period

Decide on a target and chiefsupervisors from each of
three organizations, complete
basic/application subjects

Another challenge

Global Pro-Active Education Subjects

Complete a research
project andapplication/practicesubjects

Overseas
research
internship

Project leader
practicum

Repeat practicum

Second practicum period

Third year Second year】

Become a knowledge
professional at theinternational level

Fourth year

Smart factory・【

Fifth year

Sustainable mobility
Clean manufacturing

・・

Three-course system with a clear destination

Nagaoka University of Technology

Our University was appointed as a World Hub
University for the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 9 ("Build
resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive
and sustainable industrialization and foster
innovation") of the United Nations Academic
Impact program (only one institution in theworld approinted for each of the 17 SDG
initiatives) as a university serving as a model
for innovative efforts related to the SDGs.
This is a testament to the recognition that the
University and its graduates are contributing
to infrastructure development, innovation,and sustainable industrialization globally. Our
University is the only institution selected fromthe East Asia region, including Japan.
This program brings together the

professionals. In this program, the following
world's highest level of research capabilities
four competencies will be honed to theand pioneering educational methods, to"world-class level" through "Global Pro-Active
which the University has continuously
Education": 1. Ability to pioneer innovative
made contributions. Specifically, the "RootTe c h n o l o g y " t h a tforms the basis of all
Global Pro-Active Educationindustries and that
Global Pro-Active Education・・・
It goes beyond self-initiated active-learning. Instead, experiences are gained while learning from failure, leading teams
through obstacles, and demonstrating problem-solving skills in international settings. It is extremely important to learn tointegrates "IT," "materials
overcome setbacks, rather than simply staying overseas or at a company for an extended time. Students re-learn in a
subsequent stay called a “repeat practicum” to address issues after reflecting on the initial experience.
science," and "electrical● Study Model
Global Pro-Active Root Technology
engineering" contributes
Programto the realization of theSDGs in collaboration＋
with domestic andoverseas industries
and the world's leading＋
research facilities. This
Talent image
Career paths for graduates
is a five-year integrated✔ Strategists who can pioneer new fields of various
Strong and innovative personnel with the capacity
industries and business practices
education program forto create new industries using advanced knowledge✔ Global leaders with a wide range of visionof information systems✔ Developers who revive devastated areas around the world
doctoral candidates
geared towards
Characteristics of the teaching curriculum in global pro-active education, vision for humanresources to be cultivated, and the professional career path of graduatest r a ining k n o wle d g e

academic fields to form the basis for a
career as a doctorate-level human resource;
2. Advanced IT capabilities in AI, IoT, anddata science that can continuosuly adapt in
concrete ways without pretensions; 3. Humandriven pioneering able to open up unexplored
areas while building and utilizing a diverse
human resources network; 4. Design thinking
and implementation capacities enabling theeffective planning and proposal (production) ofstrategies demanded in the Society 5.0 era.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Development of human resources forroot technologies able to contributing
to the realization of SDGs

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］15［Number of people engaged in the program］65［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
1 graduate school,1 department〈Graduate School of Engineering〉 Science ofTechnology Innovation［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
13 universities, 12 public research institutes, 2 local
public bodies
Aalto University / Mondragon University / University
of York / Bristol University / University of Sheffield

26［Office and section in charge］Division of Academic Affairs［Inquiries］0258-47-9241［URL］https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/e/wise/

JP-DE industry-academia research on complex
porous ceramics for environmental purification
As first step toward realizing my dream of fully actualizing
my research skills internationally, I conducted researchon the process of creating new ceramics at the FriedrichAlexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany.
The Fraunforfer Institute (IISB) is located on the campusof FAU, and Siemens, a multinational general electricalequipment company, is located nearby. Participating inthese joint projects allows me to deepen my understandingof German industry-academia collaboration.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

27

Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Graduate Program of Transformative Chem-Bio
Research［Program Coordinator］YAMAGUCHI Shigehiro (Professor, Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules, Nagoya University)

Message fromthe President

MATSUO Seiichi
President, Nagoya University

A Program to Catalyze the Fusion of Chemistry and Biology – Cultivating Science and Doctoral Studentsof the Future
A university’s role is to promote excellent research and cultivate talented individuals with multifaceted abilities.
As part of its WISE programs, Nagoya University has created the Graduate Program of Transformative ChemBio Research (GTR), based on the top-notch research findings of Institute of Transformative Biomolecules(ITbM), as part of WPI (World Premier International Research Center Initiative), and cultivation of talent in the
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Program in Green Natural Sciences. The world is changing rapidly
and dramatically as science and technology advance. This program provides interdisciplinary and international
environments that will generate novel ideas and perspectives in science. We promote this project wholeheartedly,with the goal of training doctoral students with the capacity to promote original sciences, acquire a global
perspective, and create networks. We believe that this project will cultivate future world leaders.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］30［Number of anticipated program graduates］30［Number of people engaged in the program］68［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 graduate schools, 10 departments〈Graduate School of Science〉Material Science(Chemistry), Biological Science〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Molecular andMacromolecular Chemistry, Materials Chemistry,
Biomolecular Engineering〈Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences〉
Forest and Environmental Resources Sciences,28

taking the initiative in carrying out attractive
and high-quality research. The latter involves
connecting different disciplines and leading
to the creation of innovative ideas for solving

Three powers fostered by GTR: basic knowledge across chemistry and life science, comprehensive research power to advance,and research power to break through only acquired by active involvement in interdisciplinary research.

Plant Production Sciences, Animal Sciences, Applied
Biosciences〈Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉Basic
Medicinal Sciences［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
3 public research institutes, 1 university, 3 companies,
1 organization
Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of
Natural Science / National Institute for Basic Biology,
National Institutes of Natural Science / the Graduate
University for Advanced Studies / Institute of Physicaland Chemical Research / Kaneka Co. / Konica Minolta,

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Inc. / Japan Tobacco Inc., Plant Innovation Center /ITbM-GTR consortium

problems through free and open-mindeddiscussions. The Graduate Program ofTransformative Chem-Bio Research (GTR)
intends to cultivate this research power tobreak through and train researchers whowill advance interdisciplinary frontiers andcreate the knowledge of the future. Each
year, GTR trains around 30 researchers who
have acquired an excellent research power tobreak through and who challenge themselvesto create new knowledge that will aid in thedevelopment of society.

The “Mixed Lab” Concept offers
optimal opportunities
GTR consists of three pillars of programs
and courses. A high degree of expertiseis required for conducting high-quality
cutting-edge research, and a broad range ofknowledge must be acquired with curiosity tolaunch into different fields of study. To achievethis, GTR provides a curriculum aimed atdeveloping foundational strengths, covering
a wide range of disciplines including materialtransformation/functions, advanced nanomeasurement, chem-bio/drug discovery,
systems life science, neuroscience, andbiomass/breeding. GTR also offers a course
for cultivating comprehensive research
power. With a variety of activity plans, thecourse develops foresight, inventiveness,
research creativity, ability to create personalconnections, human networks, and aninternational mindset. The last and the mostMessage from WISE
Cooperating Institution

SHINOZAKI Kazuo
Senior Advisor, RIKEN Center
for Sustainable Resource
Science［Office and section in charge］The GTR Student Support Office［Inquiries］052-789-2954［URL］http://www.itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp/gtr/en/%$&$#" '"$  &"$" %# # ( !$%$ "#!

%!"&# )$' $ "#"$"#""$"$ %#$"  "$  $"#$)"   " $#

#"%$! "$ "#(!" ! # "$"#!")"#"$"#!")"#"!%"#%$"% &$ "$ "$ ")
 ")"$"#!")"#""" %$(%"$#$"%$  %$!$ "#'$"$"# (!"$#$"#!")"#"!%"#%$" %#%$ %#)" $'  "$ "#$"#!")"#"!%"#%$" %  "$ #'$ ""#"" %!# !#" ! #$ #$%$# "$"%" %"##$")

" ! # "$"#!")"#"$$ #)  #!  )The research power to break through via the mixed lab concept involves four steps: early proposal of interdisciplinary study,
research in a different environment, working in foreign organizations, and receiving guidance from two mentors.

important of the three is the program fordeveloping research power to break through.
The Institute of Transformative Biomolecules(ITbM), the parent organization of GTR, hasproduced many prominent findings that
could have been materialized only throughinterdisciplinary research in chemistry
and biology. The key to success lies in themixed lab concept, in which researchers ofdifferent disciplines work together to generateinnovative ideas through daily discussions,and then collaborate to realize these ideas.
The mixed lab, which allows world-classresearchers to enthusiastically work on
interdisciplinary studies, offers an optimal
opportunity for researchers in training. The

Jointly training researchers able to solve
global environmental issues
Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (ITbM), the parent
organization of Graduate Program of Transformative ChemBio Research (GTR), and RIKEN Center for Sustainable
Resource Science (CSRS) have been holding joint
workshops every year since 2015, pursuing a broad range
of joint research and promoting personnel exchanges.
Through our concerted efforts with GTR, CSRS intends
to contribute to fostering excellent researchers who arecapable of solving global environmental and resourcerelated problems.

Student’s VoiceKINOSHITA Satoru
Nagoya University, Graduate
School of Science, Division of
Biological Science, 2nd year of
Ph.D. course

GTR program further expanded the mixed lab
concept to develop research power to breakthrough. This program encourages students tocreate a proposal for interdisciplinary researchat an early stage so that they establish astrong mindset for crossing boundaries.
They are then required to do a joint study in
an interdisciplinary environment (in multiple
laboratories) with a foreign collaborating
institution or a company. At the final stage,
students complete their doctoral dissertation
under the guidance of two mentors. Thus,
GTR trains capable researchers who will playa pivotal role in the next generation, making
full use of the know-how accumulated in ITbM
in its realization of the mixed lab concept.

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

To achieve sustainable development ofsociety, the human race must solve many
challenges, including environmental andenergy problems, stable food production,
the development of materials leading toindustrial and technological innovations, andlife science research that contributes to thepromotion of health. Accordingly, the rolesof chemistry and life science research are
expected to become increasingly important.
To make breakthroughs in these challenges
confronting science and society, we need topioneer interdisciplinary research fields thatcan open new horizons. To overcome thebarriers between conventional disciplines thatstand in the way of such efforts, an excellent
research power to break through is essential.
The research power to break through consistsof two elements: the power to overcome andthe power to connect. The former involves
a frontier spirit, power of execution, andconfidence that can be developed only by

Doctor of Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of
Agricultural Sciences, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Completion of "Graduate Program of Transformative
Chem-Bio Research" is noted on the diploma.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Beyond interdisciplinary frontiers
to achieve breakthroughs［Fields of diplomas］

GTR helps students grow to overcome limitations
in research
I joined GTR to gain the ability to develop my own research.
A fascinating aspect of GTR is that I can broaden myresearch from various perspectives through discussions
with people in different fields, especially when I haveidentified a new and interesting aspect of my research. In
addition to my research experiences, I also had valuable
opportunities such as joining an entrepreneurship training
camp in the U.S. and launching several student-initiative
events. I have learned a lot since I joined GTR.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

29

Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY 2018

DII (Deployer-Innovator-Investigator) Collaborative Graduate
Program for Accelerating Innovation in Future Electronics［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: Completion of DII Collaborative
Graduate Program for Accelerating Innovation in Future Electronics［Program Coordinator］AMANO Hiroshi (Professor, Director of the Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability Center for Integrated Research of Future Electronics, Nagoya University)

Message fromthe President

MATSUO Seiichi
President, Nagoya University

Fostering of diverse doctoral human resources who connect science and technology to innovation
Making effective use of scientific discoveries in society is extremely difficult and takes time. It is also difficult toachieve on your own. To overcome these challenges, the DII (Deployer-Innovator-Investigator) program fosters
leaders in the field of electronics from three types of perspective: human resources who explore challenges
in this field to promote research, human resources who translate research results into specific products, andhuman resources who create social value and start businesses. To this end, we have developed a system ofcollaboration with industry, national research institutes, overseas research institutes, and universities and also
launched the Doctoral Education Consortium. We will make every effort to promote the project with the hopethat it will foster outstanding human resources needed by the world.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15-23［Number of anticipated program graduates］18-23［Number of people engaged in the program］101［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
1 graduate school, 13 departments〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Electronics, ElectricalEngineering, Informa tion and Communica tion
Engineering, Materials Physics, Applied Physics,
Materials Process Engineering, Materials Design
Innovation Engineering, Chemical System Engineering,
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering,

30

Energy Engineering, Applied Energy［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
3 universities, 3 overseas research institutes, 3 domestic
research institutes, 18 companies
Innovation for High Performance Micro-electronics /Interuniversity Microelectronics Center / Office ATOQS/ Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency / National
Institute for Materials Science / National Instituteof Advanced Industrial Science and Technology /KAPION Inc. / SCIOCS COMPANY LIMITED / DENSOCORPORATION / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / TOYOTACENTRAL R&D LABS., INC. / Hitachi, Ltd. Central

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Research Laboratory / FUJITSU LABORATORIES LTD.
/ Miraiproject Corporation / Sumitomo ElectricIndustries, Ltd. / National University of Singapore /TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORPORATION / Tokyo ElectronLtd. / TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD. / TOYOTA MOTORCORPORATION / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Furukawa
Electric Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation /Nanjing University / Japan Venture Capital Association/ NC State University / Forschungszentrum Jülich

Close guidance by industrygovernment-academic collaboration
In this program, researchers and engineersfrom companies, national research institutes
and other institutions serve as mentors andprovide students with direct guidance over along period of time. All students participate
in the short-term overseas internship
immediately after the start of the program.
In the second half of the second year,
each student selects courses from among
those aimed at each Deployer, Innovator,
and Investigator type and works to acquirenecessary skills. In the DII basic subjects, theenvironment for e-Learning will be enhanced
for students to study anytime and anywhere.
English-language education and transferable
skills training will also be provided to improvestudents' international communication skills.
In the Workshop for Human Society Problem
Challenge, leading figures in a variety ofindustries are invited to give lectures to allow
students to learn about the various challenges
related to the creation of future electronics aswell as ideas and technologies to solve them.
In Long-term Internship, students study
in host organizations for six months. Deployer
course students visit multiple organizations,such as venture companies, to establish avariety of personal relationships and develop

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

MAKINO Takahiro
Founder / Owner, Miraiproject
Corporation

Curriculum to acquire reliable basic skills to conduct the DII Collaborative Project and improve skills in fields of expertise
according to the three types

their international perspectives, foresight,
and planning abilities. The Innovator course
offers a long-term internship at a company
where students learn about the key points
for completing product development and aim
to launch collaborative research. Investigatorcourse students take up long-term residence
and conduct collaborative research atoverseas institutes. They deepen their studies,develop the foundation for international
collaborative research, and write international
co-authored papers.

Expectations for developing persons withflexible thinking and empathy
In times of rapid change, there is an impression that
empathetic managers, along with strong leadership, aregrowing new businesses. Commercializing cutting-edge
research and development that will change the future
involves a great deal of risk, so empathetic persons areneeded to make multiple companies, universities, andcountries want to cooperate with each other. I would liketo be continuously involved in this graduate program witha strong awareness of the fact that many persons will
stand out with flexible thinking and empathy.

Student’s VoiceHOSHINO Sena
Depar tment of Materials Physics,
Graduate School of Engineering,Nagoya
University・2nd year Master's Program

The DII Collaborative Project in the fourthyear is the program’s most ingenious initiative
and aims to enable students to experience DII
collaboration and understand the importanceof cooperation. Teams of different typesof DII students are formed based on theabilities, knowledge and experience theyobtained through their internships, and theywork together to solve challenges for future
electronics in the real world.

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

In this program, on the basis of his experiencethat it took 30 years from the start of researchand development on gallium nitride crystal topractical use of blue LEDs, Prof. Hiroshi Amano(Program Coordinator) fosters three typesof human resources who will play different
roles in the rapid and continuous creation of
product innovation in future electronics. Since
the key for accelerating innovation is for three
types of human resources, we named this “DII
collaboration,” with DII standing for Deployer,
Innovator, and Investigator. Based on thisidea (DII), the program offers curriculums tonurture excellent human resources according
to the vision of the future imagined by each
student while improving abilities in one’s
field of expertise and acquiring experience,as well as developing the ability to workof basic academic capabilities; (2) strong
collaboratively in teams with different types
motivation and enthusiasm to explore andof human resources. This program accepts
practice leading-edge engineering andstudents with a keen interest in manufacturing
disseminate it in society; (3) the ability toand products. More specifically, in addition
to basic academic
skills necessary toacquire high levelsof expertise andcomprehensive
capabilities, as wellas the motivation to
explore the frontiersof engineering andcreate new value,
the following four
items are added
as qualificationsof students forparticipating in
the program: (1)To complete the acceleration of product innovation, which used to take 30 years, within 10
years through collaboration between the three types of human resources (DII)a higher level

discuss, disseminate information and practicein the international arena; and (4) the initiative
to take proactive and independent actions.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Accelerating product innovationfrom 30 years to 10 years［Office and section in charge］DII Office［Inquiries］052-747-6985［URL］https://www.dii.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/

Acquiring experiences of collaborating frompractical learning
When it comes to innovations, many people focus on
the cross-disciplinary cooperation. However, DII program
has a belief that another essence for innovations is acollaboration between three types of personnel, namely D,
I and I. I empathized this policy, so I joined this program.
Our program provides opportunities to create products likea light emitting device by team. Through the curriculums
we can not only broaden our knowledge but also learn thesignificance of collaborations.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

31

Kyoto University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic
Devices［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor (Engineering), Doctor (Science), Doctor (Informatics)
Name of the program to be noted: Innovation of Advanced Photonic
and Electronic Devices Doctoral Program［Program Coordinator］KIMOTO Tsunenobu (Professor Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)

Message fromthe President

MINATO Nagahiro
President, Kyoto University［Office and section in charge］Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic
Devices Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education Office［Inquiries］075-383-2494［URL］http://www.e-takuetsu.ceppings.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals”
who will play key roles in industry, academia, and government.
In 2017, Kyoto University was granted Designated National University Corporation (DNU) status by theJapanese government. One of the four pillars of the university’s DNU strategy is “fostering the next generationof researchers and promoting the international mobility of young researchers.” Under the DNU initiative, theuniversity is making efforts to further internationalize its education, foster diverse human resources, and recruit
excellent human resources in order to generate a high-level flow of talent.
In line with its DNU strategy, the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under thegovernment’s Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). The programs
are provided in close cooperation with leading companies and world-class research institutes in Japan andleading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating advanced “knowledge professionals” andpromoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

energy, and artificial intelligence. It is essential
to nurture talents who can make rightdecisions while looking at everything, from
Image of Master's / Doctoral Education and Degree Examination

fundamental theories to system application,with a holistic perspective, resolve challenging
issues, and lead the critical fields in the future.
At Kyoto University, we have our original
scientific concepts and key technologies thatshould be called "Originated in Our University".
This WISE program promotes combined andvertically integrated education focused on
the field of photonic and electronic devices,extending from deepening the understandingof fundamental physics and theory to the
management and application of systems andinformation. Also, we collaborate with private
enterprises representing Japan around theworld, national and public research institutes
with the highest level of research capabilities,
and top-class and leading overseas
universities. Moreover we systematically
implement education and quality assuranceof a global standard and raise world-classprofessionals of knowledge who create"Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices"
through an integrated 5-year doctoral degree
program.

Nurture TalentWith the common philosophy of "Challenging

the physical limits and developing an
information-oriented and energy-savingsociety", the WISE Program (Doctoral
Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart
Education) aims at nurturing international
pioneers who can lead the field of advanced
photonic and electronic devices as well as
related academic fields, specifically, thosewith the following abilities.
1. Originality
2. Holistic perspective
3. Challenge ability
4. International mindedness
5. Self-dependence

Kyoto University

Kyoto University

Human society is currently entering a periodof significant transformations focused onelectronics such as the IoT (Internet of Things)
revolution, wearable information devices,
self-driving and electric cars, and smart grid.
In such a society, many high-performance
photonic and electronic devices function
as the core of the hardware while being
integrated, and require further performanceenhancement and creation of new functionsin the future. On the other hand, the explosive
expansion of knowledge, due to advancesin science and technology in recent years,
has given rise to the problem of a lack ofcomprehensive outlook as a significant
subdi v i s i o n o f s p e c i a lize d f ie lds wa s
developed. In particular, it is considered thatspecialized education in a specific discipline

is not enough to solve issues of a wide rangeof fields of human society such as advanced
information-oriented society, environment,ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Objective

Scheme of Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices［Number of scheduled student recruitments］20［Number of anticipated program graduates］5-20［Number of people engaged in the program］38［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
3 graduate schools, 4 departments〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Electronic Scienceand Engineering, Electrical Engineering〈Graduate School of Science〉Physics and Astronomy〈Graduate School of Informatics〉Communications
and Computer Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
6 universities, 2 organizations, 2 public research

32

institutes, 4 private enterprises
University of Cambridge / Humboldt University of
Berlin / ETH Zurich / Dresden University of Technology/ Nanjing University / Sungkyunkwan University /National Institute for Materials Science / National
Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science andTechnology / Central Research Institute of ElectricPower Industry / National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology / Nidec Corporation /Mitsubishi Electric Corporation / Shimadzu Corporation/ Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

OHSHIMA Takeshi
D i r e c t o r, D e p a r t m e n t o f A d v a n c e d
Functional Materials Research/Quantum
Beam Science Research Directorate/
National Institutes for Quantum andRadiological Science and Technology

Contributing to human resource development at the WISE Program "Innovationof Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices" with External Stimulation
I am aware that the development of professionals ofknowledge is steadily conducted by the multidisciplinary
education and research beyond the framework of research
fields, institutions and countries. As a researcher belonging
to a collaborative institution that conducts research anddevelopment from basics to applications in the fields suchas quantum beams, nuclear fusion, materials science, life
science, and medicine, we would like to provide students
with opportunities to gain various experiences, giving agood stimulus.

Student’s Voice

HARA Masahiro
Graduate School of Engineering,
Department of Electronic
Science and Engineering, 2ndyear master's student

New ideas come up through interaction withresearchers in various fields
I decided to join this program attracted to crosscutting
education, which is one of the features of this program. I’ve
been engaging in fundamental research on semiconductormaterial and device. Even though my research interests
mainly include basic material properties, I feel it isessential to always think about how my research will makepractical devices or systems better. I believe this program
will give me a valuable experience to get acquired such awide perspective toward academic discipline not limited to
my research field.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

33

Osaka University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Transdisciplinary Program for
Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation［Program Coordinator］KANAI Yoshikatsu (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University)

Message fromthe President

NISHIO Shojiro
President, Osaka University

Offering a new program to train doctoral students with practical research and entrepreneurial (social
implementation) skills to drive innovation in medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and life sciences
Under the OU (Osaka University) Vision 2021, Osaka University aims to be a world-leading university that
contributes to social transformation. Our unique coursework in this program fosters students’ practical researchskills to achieve internationally superior research results in the fields of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and life
sciences, as well as entrepreneurial (social implementation) skills to effectively translate their research results
to society using those practical research skills. The program started with 17 students in 2019, while 28 newstudents joined in 2020. The courses offered will help them become doctoral students who will contribute to
the prosperity of our society, such as by improving the quality of life (QOL) and eradicating the threat of various
diseases. Osaka University aims to expand its innovation through this program.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15-30［Number of anticipated program graduates］20［Number of people engaged in the program］117［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 graduate schools, 6 departments〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Medicine, Health
Sciences〈Graduate School of Dentistry〉Oral Science〈Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉
Medical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmaco-Science〈Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences〉Frontier
Biosciences

34［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
15 companies, 1 independent administrative agency, 1national institute, 1 national research and development
agency, 1 local public body, 1 government agency
Pfizer Inc. / Novartis Pharma K.K. / Johnson &Johnson Innovation / IQVIA Solutions Japan K.K /Bayer Yakuhin, Ltd / Eli Lilly Japan K.K. / Chugai
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Otsuka PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Shionogi & Co., Ltd. / Daiichi Sankyo
Company, Limited / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Corporation / Cytiva / SYSMEX CORPORATION /Takara Bio Inc. / Quantum Operation, Inc. / Osaka

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Prefectural Government, Department of Commerce,
Industry and Labor / Pharmaceuticals and Medical
Devices Agency / National Institute of Health Sciences/ National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Healthand Nutrition / Japan Patent Office

Furthermore, by visiting the companies andbusiness ventures that participate in social
implementation of research findings, students
cultivate a bold attitude that involves taking
high risks and learn social implementation
through their experience.
Quality Assurance of the Degree
At the end of the 3rd year of the 5-year
program (the 2nd year of the 4-year program),
students will take the Qualifying Examination(QE). In the QE, practical research skills
acquired through practice will be assessedby examining originality and international
competence in research that will lead to social
implementation. At the end of the program,students will take the Final Assessment. In
the assessment, entrepreneurial skills will beassessed. Students present own research for
its implementation to society and its problemsolving plan. In addition, students defend theirdoctoral thesis at the graduate school of theiraffiliation.

A global academia-industrygovernment network
To foster “experts in knowledge” who translate
research results for application in the society
based on their ability to investigate biomedical
science, we must work with other graduate
schools and introduce education that is
linked to society, in addition to offering theconventional specialized education provided in
graduate schools.
Therefore, our program promotes education

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

SHIMIZU Takeshi
IQVIA Solutions Japan K.K.
Management Consulting Senior
Pr i n c i p al , H ead of M an ag em en t
Consulting［Office and section in charge］Administrative Office for the Transdisciplinary Programfor Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WISE), Graduate School of Medicine［Inquiries］06-6210-8231［URL］http://www2.med.osaka-u.ac.jp/bei/en/

A global academia-industry-government network
Academia

Industry

Osaka University
Graduate School of：Medicine/Dentistry/
Pharmaceutical Science/
Frontier Biosciences

Research Institute for Microbial Diseases
Immunology Frontier Research Center
Osaka University Hospitals
Government
Osaka Prefecture
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
National Institute of Health Sciences
Japan Patent Office
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation,
Health and Nutrition

PfizerNovartis Pharma
Bayer Yakuhin
Eli Lilly JapanIQVIAJohnson & Johnson Innovation
CytivaChugai Pharmaceutical
Daiichi Sankyo
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Shionogi Pharmaceutical
Otsuka Pharmaceutical
SysmexTakara Bio
Quantum Operationetc.

We promote an education system in which industry, government, and academia together develop qualified doctoral humanresources possessing both practical research skills and entrepreneurial skills.

through a global academia-industry-government
network.
Osaka University has many scientists
who lead cutting-edge research and produce
internationally outstanding research resultsin areas such as immunology and autophagy.
This provides students with an environment
in which their practical research skills
are strengthened through active crossdepartmental research and education. In
partnership with the Graduate School of
Medicine, Dentistry, and Life Sciences,
Research Institute for Microbial Diseases,
Immunology Frontier Research Center, OsakaC o re h u m a n re s o u rc e s t h r o u g h t h etransformation of healthcare industry
The healthcare industry is at a transformational stage
and has new paradigms such as preventive, regenerative
medicine, and digital treatment as well as uses new
diagnostics, treatments, and compound-derived drugs.
This program represents a valuable opportunity to develop
a complex mindset for dealing with situations in which
drastic changes in success models could occur, and for
dealing with changes caused by financial pressure suchas an increase in the elderly population or a higher cost of
drug development.

Student’s VoiceHIRATO Yumi
Second year in the Master Course,
Advanced Pharmaco-Science,
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Osaka University

University Hospital, and Dental Hospital, we
encourage students to develop their “practicalresearch skills,” which is the ability to consider
biomedical science and perform basic
research. Furthermore, Osaka Prefecture,
PMDA, National Institute of Health Sciences,
National Institute of Biomedical Innovation,
Health and Nutrition, and Japan Patent Office;domestic and overseas large pharmaceuticalcompanies; and bio-ventures participate in
our education activities, providing students
with various opportunities to develop their“entrepreneurial skills”.

Osaka University

Osaka University

Japanese biomedical research, despite
producing various original and internationallysuperior research findings, is lagging behindthat of other countries in translating theresults of basic research for application to
the society. At Osaka University, we havebeen developing doctorally qualified humanresources with practical research skills to
produce internationally superior research
results and oversee biomedical science, as
well as entrepreneurial skills to implement
the research results in society. Such humanresources will be the experts in knowledge
that are needed in this society.
Students develop their practical researchskills through discussion with our outstanding
researchers regarding the techniques toovercome scientific challenges. Moreover,market and needs analysis, intellectual
these discussions regarding the challenges
property strategy, and regulatory science,
they face in student-centered research, which
which is later put into practice by students.
is an education system unique to our graduate
school, strengthens theirpractical research skills.
In addition, students
develop an ability to
examine their researchby interacting withresearchers working infields different from theirown, making them aware
not only of advanced
scientific expertise but
also of the uniquenessof their own research.
To d e v e l o p t h e ir
entrepreneurial skills, weoffer lectures to provide
students with detailed
Students receive training for “practical research skills” and “entrepreneurial skills” inknowledge about theaddition to the conventional education received in graduate school.

Ph.D. (Medicine), Ph.D. (Health Sciences), Ph.D. (Nursing), Ph.D.
(Dentistry), Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Ph.D. (Pharmacy), Ph.D.
(Frontier Biosciences), Ph.D. (Science), Ph.D. (Engineering)
Name of the program to be noted: Completion of Transdisciplinary
Program for Biomedical Entrepreneurship and InnovationーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Professionals with research &entrepreneurial skills［Fields of diplomas］

Bring our research results to society andbuild a wide network
I decided to join this program because I believe that not
only research skills but also the skills and mindsets toreturn research findings to society are crucial for future
researchers. The program provides an environment inwhich we can improve our ability to incorporate research
results to society. Moreover, the wide network of faculty
members in industry, government, and academia, and theinteractions between students, have offered me valuable
opportunities to broaden my horizons.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

35

Hiroshima University

Year of selection

FY 2018

The Frontier Development Programfor Genome Editing［Program Coordinator］YAMAMOTO Takashi (Professor, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University)

Message fromthe President

OCHI Mitsuo
President of Hiroshima University

Welcome to Hiroshima University: ‘The Frontier Development Program for Genome Editing’ on the themeof ‘Developing a Future Society with Genome Editing’Two female scientists have been awarded The Novel Prize in Chemistry 2020 for the development of a new
method for genome editing that can rewrite the genetic code of life. Now, the method is drawing attention
worldwide as it is thought to bring a revolution to life science.
Coupled with some of the top-class researchers in Japan in the field of genome editing, Hiroshima University
has been promoting various projects as it intends to become one of the leading institutions in Japan for theeducation of genome editing. While making sure to take a reasonable care for implementing genome editing
research in terms of clearing its safety and ethical issues, the program above focuses on developing researchers
who will lead the future of genome editing research in the world with a view to successfully designing theircareer path. The university is hoping to attract well-motivated students who are capable of creating new
industries that can unlock world’s future.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］11［Number of anticipated program graduates］1-11［Number of people engaged in the program］63［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
2 graduate schools, 2 departments〈Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life〉
Integrated Sciences for Life
〈Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences〉
Biomedical Sciences［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
3 universities, 1 company
Center for iPS Cell Research and A pplica tion,

36

in Japan at a constant speed due to its
simplicity, there are only a few developers andexperts on Japan’s unique genome editing

technology. Despite this situation, genome
editing technology's intrinsic value is its use
in genetic engineering and disease treatment
in biological species that have been difficult tomodify genetically up until now, and possiblyfor industrial applications.
Hiroshima University is one of Japan's
leading universities in genome editing
research and is affiliated with several coreresearchers who run The Japanese Society
for Genome Editing. Moreover, Program on
Open Innovation Platform with Enterprises,
Research Institute and Academia (OPERA)
has conducted with companies in a variety
of fields for the project of developing thebasic technologies to use industrial genome
editing and also advanced the research anddevelopment, including human resources
development and career path formation incollaboration between industry and academia.
According to a curriculum conducted by top
national and international genome editing
researchers, this program develops humanresources that can respond flexibly toindustrial structure changes based on new
industries and social trends to them.

Courses offered: Life Science
Course / Medical Course

Genome editing is expected to be an available technique to use from basic research to various applicable fields (Developmentof biofuels from algae, improvement of useful species, drug discovery, and gene therapy)

Kyoto University / Graduate School of Technology,
Indusrial and Social Sciences, Tokushima University /Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard
University / Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor
Corporation

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

This program has two courses and after
the third year under the organizational
structure to experience the speed of cuttingedge research, features the developmentof advanced and practical research andMessage from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TAKAMI Akihide
Supreme Principal Engineer,
Technical Research Center,
Mazda Motor Corporation［Office and section in charge］Collaboration Office,Education Office, Hiroshima University［Inquiries］082-424-4676［URL］https://genome.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

The program aims to foster scientists and developers who play a role in creating new genome editing industries. (Industrial
technology / Basic technology developers, Drug discovery / therapeutic scientists, Entrepreneurs of related ventures)development abilities by acquiring the ability
to develop in society (the ability to implement
in society) through collaborative research withOPERA participating companies and partner
institutes.
① Overview of Life Science Course
This course is a five-year degree program(transfer students can also take this course
from their third year). We develop the leadingedge human resources for future genome
editing by teaching students the basic toadvanced knowledge and skills of genome
editing in the first and second year, from thethird year with practicing research to utilize
the acquired knowledge and skills throughGenome editing technologies show great
promiseMazda Motor Corporation collaborated with Hiroshima
University and the Tokyo Institute of Technology forstudying bio-derived liquid fuel to produce renewablebiomass (microalgae) as an alternative to fossil fuelssuch as gasoline and diesel fuel, for the realization of asustainable automobile society.
Genome editing technologies are innovativetechnologies which hold promise in dramatically improving
microalgal productivity, which is an issue with microalgal
bio-derived liquid fuel.

Student’s VoiceICHIKAWA Kennosuke
2nd year student, Doctoral
Course in the Graduate Schoolof Integrated Sciences for Life,
Hiroshima University

basic courses and internships for social
implementation.
② Overview of Medical Course
This course is a four-year degree program.
We develop the advanced human resources
for genome editing working in the field of
related medicine through advanced trainingat partner institutions in Japan and abroadwhile practicing doctorate thesis researchusing the acquired knowledge and skills after
systematically learning the basic to advanced
knowledge and skills of genome editing in thefirst and second year.

Hiroshima University

Hiroshima University

Genome editing, which is a new technology
to freely modify various organisms’ genomic
information by using artificial DNA-cutting
enzymes (genome editing tools), has rapidly
expanded in recent years. This is due totechnologies that can be used in a wide
range of applications, from microbes toanimals and plants, as well as the fact thatcompetition to develop the technologies has
been intensifying. It is imperative to promoteresearch and development in genome editing
for industrial and medical applications suchas selective breeding, drug discovery, andgene therapy, in addition to basic researchwith ethical considerations in mind in Japan.
In particular, the cutting-edge research style
has changed a lot with the development of

CRISPR-Cas9, a new genome-editing tool
introduced in 2012. While genome editing
using CRISPR-Cas9 is becoming more popular

Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering,
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture, Docor of Philosophy, Doctorof Philosophy in Medical Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Dental
Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Science
Name of the program to be noted: The Frontier Development Programfor Genome EditingーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

What are the capabilities trainedby the program?

［Fields of diplomas］

Learn genome editing technologies with abroader perspective
I have joined this program to gain a wide range ofknowledge about genome editing technologies and apply
it to my own research. One of this program's features
is that I will be able to interact with researchers who
utilize genome editing technologies in various fields. Theinteraction with researchers in different fields is a very
good chance to look at the future of my own researchfrom a bird's eye view; I am joining this program so that I
will continue to be inspired every day.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

37

Nagasaki University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Global Health Elite Programme for Building
a Healthier World［Program Coordinator］ARIYOSHI Koya (Professor, Department of Global Health, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University)

Message fromthe President

We believe that being selected as part of the WISE Program offers students an important opportunity to assist
Nagasaki University (NU) in achieving its goal “to become a world-class center of “global health” education andresearch that contributes to human health on a global scale”. In order to innovate graduate school education, it
is important that this programme strives to become a driving force that can effectively strengthen the education
systems of the university. Having the strong partnership between NU School of Tropical Medicine and Global Healthand London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as a foundation of our WISE Programme, we are committed
to foster leaders in the field of global health through working in collaboration with both internal and external
research institutions. We believe that the focus of the programme to train experts with hands-on experience is very
important in addressing health challenges and improving health worldwide from a global perspective.

Medicine (LSHTM, UK). Having the NU Schoolof Tropical Medicine and Global Health at its
core, NU WISE Programme aims to foster
leaders in global health with a mission toŽŵƉůĞƚŝŽŶ ZĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ
^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ ŵƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϱ ǇĞĂƌƐŽĨ ŚŝŐŚĞƌ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ĞĂƌŶĞĚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϱϬ ĐƌĞĚŝƚƐ͕ƐƵďŵŝƚ ĚŽĐƚŽƌĂů ƚŚĞƐŝƐ͕ ƉĂƐƐ ƚŚĞ ǀŝǀĂ ĂŶĚ ĨŝŶĂů
ĞǆĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ

dƌĂŝŶƚƌƵůǇŽƵƚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐŐůŽďĂůŚĞĂůƚŚƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐǁŚŽĐĂŶďƵŝůĚĂŚĞĂůƚŚŝĞƌǁŽƌůĚ

dŚĞƐŝƐ^ĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐĂŶĚ&ŝŶĂůǆĂŵt/^ZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚDŽĚƵůĞĨŽƌ'ůŽďĂů,ĞĂůƚŚdĞĂŵ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŝŽŶ
zĞĂƌϯ͕ϰΘϱ ůĞĂƌůǇƐĞƚƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĂůŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐĂŶĚƌĞĐĞŝǀĞƚŚĞŵŽƐƚĞĨĨĞĐƚŝǀĞƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŐƵŝĚĂŶĐĞ

&ŝŶĂůǆĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶŽĂƌĚEh&ĂĐƵůƚǇ
>^,dDZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚĞƌ
ƉƉŽŝŶƚƉƌŽŵŝŶĞŶƚƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚĞƌĂƐĂŶĞǆƚĞƌŶĂůĞǆĂŵŝŶĞƌ

ƚƚŚĞĞŶĚŽĨzĞĂƌϯ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐǁŝůůƌĞĐĞŝǀĞŚŝŐŚƋƵĂůŝƚǇƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŐƵŝĚĂŶĐĞǁŚŝůĞƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚŝŶŐŝŶŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƚŝŽŶĂůĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƚŝǀĞƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚǁŝƚŚƉĂƌƚŶĞƌŝŶƐƚŝƚƵƚŝŽŶƐƐƵĐŚĂƐ>^,dDYƵĂůŝĨǇŝŶŐǆĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ
ƚƚŚĞĞŶĚŽĨzĞĂƌϮhƉŐƌĂĚŝŶŐǆĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ

t/^ŽƵƌƐĞǁŽƌŬĨŽƌ'ůŽďĂů,ĞĂůƚŚ

zĞĂƌϭΘϮ

t/^WƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ
^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ ;/ŶƚĂŬĞϴͿdƌŽƉŝĐĂůDĞĚŝĐŝŶĞ

ƉŝĚĞŵŝŽůŽŐǇΘ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐ

'ůŽďĂůŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂŶĚ,ĞĂůƚŚ

,ĞĂůƚŚWŽůŝĐǇͬDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ

/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƚŝŽŶĂůŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ,ĞĂůƚŚ

^ŽĐŝĂůĞŚĂǀŝŽƌĂů^ĐŝĞŶĐĞ

t/^WƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ
ĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ

ƚƚŚĞĞŶĚŽĨzĞĂƌϭ&ŽůůŽǁƵƉďĂƐĞĚŽŶĐŽƵƌƐĞǁŽƌŬŐƌĂĚĞƐ
ŶƚƌĂŶĐĞǆĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ  Ă ƌ Ŷ Ğ ĚŵŽ ƌ Ğ ƚŚĂŶϴ Ϭ й Ɛ ĐŽƌ ĞĂƚƚŚĞ d D ' , Ğ Ŷ ƚ ƌ Ă Ŷ Đ Ğ Ğ ǆĂŵŝŶ ĂƚŝŽŶ
 / Ŷ ƚ Ğ ƌ ǀ ŝĞ ǁŝŶ  ŶŐůŝƐŚ WƌĞůŝŵŝŶĂƌǇ^ Đ ƌ Ğ Ğ Ŷ ŝ Ŷ Ő ; Z Ğ Ɛ Ğ Ă ƌ Đ Ś WƌŽƉŽƐĂů Ğ ƚĐ͘Ϳ 

The WISE Programme ensures superior education and research in the area of global health through developing quality
curriculum and holding regular upgrade and qualifying examinations

as a hub in the field of global health in Japan.

Top-level education and research
programme in global health
The Nagasaki University WISE Programme
consists of a five-year doctoral programme.
Up to the second year of the Master’s degree
programme, the lectures are focused on thecoursework and are taught by faculty staff
including practitioners whose specialized
areas are cross-disciplinary and innovative.
In particular, the Epidemiology and Statistics
modules are taught using LSHTM teachingmaterials and by LSHTM faculty staff invited
to teach in Nagasaki. Furthermore, advanced
modules have been established in order
to meet course requirements and facilitate
quality research.
From the third year onwards, students will
focus on their research work. Each student
is assigned a supervisory team. By assigningfaculty members specializing in different areasof research, the programme aims to maintaina diversity so students can set practicalobjectives and receive the most effective
research guidance from their experienced
supervisory team.

Nagasaki University

Nagasaki University

In the 21st century, the globalization of
economy, industry and distribution has rapidly
progressed. This rapid growth in globalization
has caused both social and environmental
issues to increase which requires global
attention. In particular, emerging and reemerging infectious diseases such as HIV/
AIDS, Ebola virus disease and Malaria havebecome global health issues and cause forconcern throughout the world. Hence, we
believe there is an urgent need to promote
global health and encourage internationalsocieties to work together to eliminate theproblems we are facing on a global scale.
In order to contribute to solving these
global issues, Nagasaki University (NU)
has launched a degree programme, WISE
Programme ("Doctoral Programme for World-

leading Innovative and Smart Education")through affiliation with internationallyrenowned institutions in global health, theLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical"train global health professionals who canbuild a healthier world". Specifically, we focus
on training leaders who have the ability tounderstand the health challenges on a fieldlevel and are dedicated to addressing healthissues utilizing their academic knowledge andpractical skills in areas such as global policy
planning and implementation.
In addition to strengthening ourcollaboration with accredited international
institutions such as LSHTM, we are dedicatedto training leaders and pursuing common
goals throughout the various internal
departments such as Nagasaki University
Institute of Tropical Medicine (Nekken),
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences andoverseas research stations in Kenya, Vietnam
and the Philippines. With our 75 year history
and proven success in educating professionals
in the field of infectious disease, we arecommitted to expanding both our education
and research areas.
Furthermore, our mission is also focusedon further developing our collaboration withexternal organizations such as Hokkaido
University Research Center for Zoonosis
Control; National Research Center for
Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University ofAgriculture and Vetenrinary Medicine; Schoolof International Health, Graduate School of
Medicine, the University of Tokyo; National
Center for Global Health and Medicine; JICA;
Sysmex Corporation. Whilst strengthening
relationships with our partner organizations, we
aim to develop our programme so it functions［Office and section in charge］Administrative Office for
Nagasaki University WISE Programme［Inquiries］095-819-7583［URL］http://www.wise.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/?lang=en

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Train global health professionals
who can build a healthier world

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, Doctor of Philosphy in
Dental Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Science, Doctor of Philosophy
in Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Doctor of Philosophy in
Fisheries Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Marine ScienceAward title: "Global Health Elite Programme for Building a Healthier World"t/^WƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ;ƚŽŽǀĞƌƐĞĞƚŚĞƋƵĂůŝƚǇŽĨĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚͿ

KOHNO Shigeru
President of Nagasaki University

Promoting human health and peace, and pursuing research that contributes to the improvement of
global health through the study of science［Fields of diplomas］

Having Nagasaki University's long history in infectious disease research and education as a foundation, the Nagasaki University
WISE Programme was established based on a strong collaboration between TMGH and LSHTM［Number of scheduled student recruitments］50-55［Number of anticipated program graduates］5-12［Number of people engaged in the program］59［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
5 graduate schools, 17 departments〈Graduate School of Global Humanities and Social
Sciences〉Department of Global Humanities and Social
Sciences〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Department of Advanced
Engineering, Department of Science and Technology,
Department of Advanced Technology and Science for
Sustainable Development

38〈Gradua te School of Fisheries and Environmental
Sciences〉Department of Fisheries Science, Departmentof Environmental Science, Department of Environment andFisheries Resources, Department of Marine Science〈Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences〉Health
Sciences, Disaster and Radiation Medical Sciences,
Medical and Dental Sciences, Infection Research, Life
Sciences and Radiation Research, Advanced Preventive
Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences〈S c h o o l o f Tr o p i c a l M e d i c i n e a n d G l o b a l H e a l t h〉
Department of Global Health, Nagasaki Univeristy - London
School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Joint PhD Degree

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Programme for Global Health［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
4 universities, 1 Incorporated Administrative Agency, 1
National Research and Development Agency, 1 Corporate
Company
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine / Hokkaido
University Research Center for Zoonosis Control / National
Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro Universityof Agriculture and Vetenrinary Medicine / School ofInternational Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The
University of Tokyo / National Center for Global Health andMedicine / JICA / Sysmex Corporation

Message from WISE
Cooperating InstitutionPeter Piot
Director of London School ofHygiene and Tropical Medicine

Addressing global and public health challenges throughhigh-quality research, education and innovation
We are proud to have a long-standing partnership with
Nagasaki University, Japan’s leading university in tropical
medicine and global health. Our partnership reached a
new milestone when we launched a Joint PhD programme
for Global Health in 2017. We are excited by the selectionof the Nagasaki University WISE Programme, which we
believe further consolidate collaboration and nurture
emerging research leaders who can address future global
health issues.

Student’s VoiceFight against infectious diseases - what does
it take to advance global health R&D?
The global fight against infectious diseases continues
to persist. Innovations to advance global health R&D aremuch needed. In this program, I aim to develop actionablestrategies to expedite drug discovery and development for
infectious diseases that primarily affect millions of people
in low- and middle-income countries.

KATSUNO Kei, MD, MPH
NU-LSHTM Joint PhD Degree
Programme for Global Health,Year 3

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

39

Waseda University

Year of selection

FY 2018

Graduate Program for Power Energy Professionals［Program Coordinator］HAYASHI Yasuhiro (Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University)

Message fromthe President

Waseda University is leading an advanced graduate program in collaboration with 12 other universities,
producing Ph.D. holders who will positively impact the future of energy

TANAKA Aiji

Waseda University provides the environment where professors and researchers conduct internationallysignificant researches, and where they reflect those results on education. Waseda plays a key role incollaborations with 12 other universities, private corporations, and international research institutions todevelop international standards in graduate educational programs across disciplines. Consequently, we will becommitted to pioneering future energy research that will contribute to human society. Even in the post COVID-19
society, Waseda will continue to develop new educational methods with new digital technology for our future
students.

President of Waseda University［Number of scheduled student recruitments］20-26［Number of anticipated program graduates］20-26［Number of people engaged in the program］60［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
Waseda University 3 graduate schools, 7 departments, Hokkaido University 1 graduate
school, 1 department, Tohoku University 1 graduate school, 1 department, University of
Fukui 1 graduate school, 3 departments, University of Yamanashi 1 graduate school, 1
departments, Tokyo Metropolitan University 1 graduate school, 1 department, Yokohama
National University 1 graduate school, 2 departments, Nagoya University 1 graduate
school, 1 department, Osaka University 1 graduate school, 1 department, Hiroshima
University 1 graduate school, 1 department, Tokushima University 2 graduate school,
2 departments, Kyushu University 1 graduate school, 1 department, University of the
Ryukyus 1 graduate school, 3 departments
Waseda University〈Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering〉Advanced Science andEngineering, Applied Chemistry, Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Nanoscienceand Nanoengineering〈Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering〉Applied Mechanics andAerospace Engineering, Electronic and Physical Systems〈Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering〉Environment and Energy
Engineering
Hokkaido University〈Graduate School of Information Science and Technology〉Information Science (Courseof Systems Science and Informatic)

40［Office and section in charge］PEP Program Administration Office［Inquiries］03-5286-3238［URL］https://www.waseda.jp/pep/en/

practices.
We offer a five-year program to give
students an integrated education andresearch experience to ensure that theyacquire six pillars of deep expertise; bird'seye view perception; strong fusion; joint
research; industrial creation; and international
collaboration, all essential for new era
intellectual professionals.

Cross-disciplinary education andstandardization education
who can innovate new energy businessprivate universities, so as to optimize themodels; and 3) international standardizationenergy value chain, the core of Japan's future
professionals who can innovate global energy
vision for Society 5.0, and to enable thecreation of new industries.
The pr o g ra m p ro mo te smore practical education
and research than usual, in
collaboration with domestic
and overseas companies
and research institutes
spanning numerous energy
fields.
We envision a newgeneration of advanced
intellectual professionals
who will design the futuresociety, particularly: 1)
manufacturing professionals
who can innovate newenergy systems; 2) business
Graduate School Platform for 13-University Collaboration: A human resource development scheme
creation professionals
that will contribute significantly to the creation of new electric power and energy industries.

Tohoku University〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Electrical Engineering
University of Fukui〈Graduate School of Engineering〉
System and Infrastructure Engineering for Safe and Sustainable Society (Electrical
System), Fundamental Engineering for Knowledge-Based Society (Electronic Material),
Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (Electrical and Electronics
Engineering)
University of Yamanashi〈Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences〉
Engineering (Special Educational Program for Green Energy Conversion Science andTechnology, Energy Materials Science Course, Green Energy Conversion Science andTechnology Major)
Tokyo Metropolitan University〈Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences〉Urban Environmental Sciences(Applied Chemistry for Environment)
Yokohama National University〈Graduate School of Engineering Science〉Chemistry and Life Science, Mathematics,
Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Nagoya University〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Electrical Engineering
Osaka University〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Electrical, Electronic, and Infocommunications
Engineering
Hiroshima University

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education〈Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering〉Advanced Science andEngineering (Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program)
Tokushima University〈Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation〉 Science andTechnology (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)〈Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Science〉 Systems Innovation
Engineering (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Kyushu University〈Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering〉 Electrical andElectronic Engineering
University of the Ryukyus〈Graduate School of Engineering and Science〉Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Material, Structural and Energy Engineering, Interdisciplinary Intelligent Systems
Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
18 universities, 2 companies, 2 research institutes, 1 industry-academia collaboration
organization
Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / University of Fukui / University of Yamanashi/ Tokyo Metropolitan University / Yokohama National University / Nagoya University/ Osaka University / Hiroshima University / Tokushima University / Kyushu University/ University of the Ryukyus / The University of Tennessee / University of Chicago /University of Washington / Tsinghua University / Chulalongkorn University / Technical
University of Munich / ENEOS Corporation / Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. / Central ResearchInstitute of Electric Power Industry / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology / Power Academy

This program sees the energy value chainof the future as ranging from the tiniest
component, the electric charge, to huge
power networks. With that vision, we have
prepared a comprehensive curriculum that
includes: the materials field, which produces
highly functional distributed power resources;
the power engineering field, for optimal
integration, control and operation of resources;
and the humanities and social sciences, todesign an optimal society. Ten credits are
required in seven courses, including: Power
Resource Optimization, a multidisciplinary
course in power engineering and energy
materials; Social Science for Energy
Innovation, lectures on the implementationof innovative energy infrastructure systems,
intended to hone the students’ skills andvision for business development; and Seminaron Business Creation.
The program also develops the students’capacity through: specialized elective courses

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

NAKAIWA Masaru
Director-General, Fukushima
Renewable Energy Institute,
AIST (FREA)

Those who complete this program will receive both: their diploma from their home university; and a certificate of completion
signed by the presidents of the 13 member universities. (On the right, the first graduate of the program)that leverage the unique expertise of each
university; panoramic elective courses
including lecture courses on leadershipdevelopment lectures and basic AI/IoT; multilayered education and research guidance;and seminars on new industry creation—all
in collaboration with a comprehensive groupof research organizations. Furthermore, incoordination with Japan's power and energy
system standardization measures, the EMS
Shinjuku R&D Center, established at Waseda
University as a paragon of neutrality andfairness, has been partially opened to provide
unparalleled international standardization
education.

Expect to produce global prominent leaders
in energy industry
As one of the world's leading research institutes forrenewable energy, we participate in this program andprovide “Practical Seminar on Technological Excellence”
that allows students to experience the state-of-theart research facilities and research environment withmultinational personnel. We are impressed by the highsensitivity of the students to new knowledge and feel that
we can rely on them as our future partners. I hope that in
the future we will produce many global prominent leadersin the energy industry.

Student’s VoiceFUKUNAGA Shuhei
Division of Electrical, Electronic andInformation Engineering, Graduate
School of Engineering, Osaka
University・Graduate

We ensure high quality of education withvarious types of examinations, including
selective examination (SE); qualification
examination (QE); final examination 1(FE1) for evaluation of advanced researchexpertise; and final examination 2 (FE2)to verify acquisition of 45 credits or more
and publication of one or more papers coauthored in collaboration with institutionsat international academic societies andthe like. PEP has already begun fosteringsociety-energizing human resources: our first
graduate has completed the course ahead ofschedule.

Waseda University

Waseda University

The world has seen emerging global trends
such as the shift to digital and AI, and afocus on global environmental protection
for the realization of a sustainable society.
In response, the industry sector related toelectric power and energy infrastructure isentering a period of structural transformation.
Many technological innovations have beenachieved, such as renewable energy andsystems for its management; electric vehicles;
storage batteries; and IoT. As a result, theenergy supply sector has begun a shift tosmall-scale distributed work. Now there is anurgent need for unconventional transformation
and reconstruction of energy networks.
This program provides an inter-university
platform for collaborative education andresearch among 13 national, public, andDoctor of Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Information
Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering),
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy at theGraduate School of Information Science and Technology
Graduates will receive certificates of program completion, awarded
jointly by all 13 universities.

ー
Programs selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

Fostering doctoral resources toinnovate power and energy［Fields of diplomas］

Studies across boundaries of discipline andnationality
I applied for this program because I was fascinated by
the idea of a cross-disciplinary educational system with
13 Japanese universities collaborating. Through lecturesand practical training, I gained insights about how to apply
my research to other fields and even about the kind ofstrategies necessary we need to make our results usefulfor society. It was also valuable to me because I could
exchange deeply, across disciplines and nationalities, withthe other students in the program.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

41

Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY 2019

WISE program for Sustainability in the Dynamic Earth［Program Coordinator］NAKAMURA Michihiko (Professor, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University)

Message fromthe President

OHNO Hideo
President, Tohoku University

Fostering leaders of social progress in anticipation of the New Normal
Producing leaders equipped with the latest executive skills, capable of handling a wide range of risks
The COVID-19 crisis demands a "New Normal," which our university is addressing by advancing education,
research, and social synergy as we "strive for creativity and innovation" while leading social progress. Now,
as in the past, our university implements diverse degree programs as part of a positive cycle of education,
research, and social synergy aimed at developing highly specialized human resources.
The WISE Program for Sustainability in the Dynamic Earth covers the fields of environmental studies, earthscience, and disaster science. For two years it has produced knowledge professionals who are equipped withthe latest executive skills and capable of handling a wide range of risks, making this degree program central to
our graduate school innovations.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］15［Number of people engaged in the program］69［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
7 graduate schools, 15 departments〈Graduate School of Science〉Earth Science, Geophysics〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Quantum Scienceand Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture
and Building Science, Management Science andTechnology〈Graduate School of Information Sciences〉Applied42

many disasters are caused by both naturalenvironmental factors and a combination of
information, social, and economic factors. To

We will develop "snow crystal-type human resources" with multifaceted abilities through hands-on education that integrates
literary sciences, collaborative education with industry-government partners and international joint education.

Information Sciences, Human-Social Information
Sciences〈Gradua te School of Environmental Studies〉
Environmental Studies for Advanced Society〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Medical Sciences〈Graduate School of Arts and Letters〉JapaneseStudies, Global Humanities, Integrated Human
Sciences〈Graduate School of Economics and Management〉
Economics and Management［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
7 universities, 1 incorporated administrative agency, 4WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Educationcompanies
Stanford University / Harvard University / University ofWashington / University College of London / Universityof Indonesia / Sorbonne University / University of
Hawaii at Manoa / JICA / Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire
Insurance Co., Ltd / Nippon Koei Co., Ltd / Penta-Ocean
Construction Co., Ltd / NTT DATA, Inc［Office and section in charge］WISE Program for
Sustainability in the Dynamic Earth Office［Inquiries］022-795-5591［URL］https://www.syde.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

build a society that can respond to diverseand complex risks, we need to further
elucidate the mechanisms governing natural
phenomena and improve corresponding
prediction techniques. We must also urgently
develop skilled scientists who have thepractical ability to understand humans andsociety and communicate scientific research
results to society. This program aims to
produce knowledge professionals who canseamlessly acquire and convey advanced
knowledge for improving our understanding ofissues related to Earth system science.

Study among diversity, on the job,from around the world
In this program, we will achieve theseeducational objectives through hands-on
training by an integrated academic teamwith the participation of a wide range of
departments. This style of training exploits thefact that students learn more from each otherthan from lectures.
As a second educational policy, we will
invite private companies and organizations
to build a "Sustainability Study Consortium."
One of the consortium's purposes is todevelop skilled scientists that are adept atworking in the field through project-basedlearning. Students will learn the basics of risk
management, which forms the basis of allindustries.
The third policy of this program is toprovide international joint education with

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

MIYOSHI Nobuhiro
General Manager
Infrastructure Engineering
Dept. Sendai Branch Office,Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

PBL lab-courses (left: Drone flight test for evacuation support; upper right: mineral resource lab by an JOGMEC expert) andJICA expert’s lecture on International trend and practical knowledge for disaster risk reduction & Sendai Framework

director-class faculty members from overseas
affiliated organizations. In collaboration withfaculty members who have experience ofUnited Nations organizations and the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
we plan to collaborate with internationalorganizations to conduct research education
and achieve international contributions.
Through the three educational policies
unique to this graduate degree program:“study among diversity, on the job, fromaround the world,” we will develop "snowcrystal-type human resources" withmultifaceted abilities. We aim to supply thesehuman resources to a wide range of sectors,
including industry, government, and academia.

To build disaster resilient nation anddevelopment of region
As a construction consulting firm, we are involved ofplanning, design, maintenance, and management of social
structures. We are working on developing plans to preventand mitigate natural disasters, emergency measures tobe taken during a disaster, and permanent measures
for regional development and the environment. In thisprogram, we would like to cultivate human resources thatcan contribute to building a nation resilient to disasters
and to fostering regional development by utilizing theexpertise and experience.

Student’s VoiceNISHIO Takuya
1st year of Doctoral Programin Earth Science, Graduate
School of Science

In 2015, the United Nations adopted
the "Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction," a framework for countries aroundthe world to implement disaster prevention
and mitigation. Tohoku university has madea significant contribution to formulating thisframework and will further contribute toachieving this goal through education. The
Tohoku region is characterized by globallyrare large-scale disasters and massive naturalrisks; thus, researchers visit this region fromall over the world. By taking advantage of our
location, this program aims to create digitalteaching materials and disseminate theminternationally via the Internet.

Tohoku University

Tohoku University

Located in an orogenic belt, Japan is prone
to natural disasters such as earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and torrential rain, which
has led to high demand from society for quality
scientific research. With continued advancesin our knowledge of Earth’s structure, the fieldof Earth system science has evolved into a
precise understanding of the mechanism ofdynamic phenomena, which is seamlessly
linked to disaster science. In addition, modern
society faces new large-scale risks suchas space environment disasters caused byfluctuations in the planetary space magnetic
field.
Earth scientists in Japan have specialized
in research into subduction zone phenomena
such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Now, these fundamental studies haveprogressed to the stage where they candirectly lead to essential improvements in ourdisaster prevention capabilities. Moreover,

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) / (Engineering) / (Information
Sciences) / (Environmental Studies) / (Medical Sciences) / (Letters)/ (Economics) / (Management), Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE program for Sustainability
in the Dynamic EarthーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Study the Earth, Discover the
future［Fields of diplomas］

3Es – Experiences, Empowerment, andEncounters –We can discern a regularity from complex physicochemical
processes on the Earth by unraveling them from various
viewpoints. I believe that it is the case for our modern
global society. This program helps us gain interdisciplinary
knowledge, nurture creativity, and have an ability toapply them to other things through various experiences
in industry, government and academia. Moreover, oneof the most attractive points of this program is meetingcolleagues with various backgrounds and exchanging
ideas.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

43

Chiba University

Year of selection

FY 2019

Applied Humanities Program for Cultivating
Global Leaders［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy (Philosophy), Doctor of Philosophy (Public Affairs)Name of the program to be noted: Applied Humanities Program for
Cultivating Global Leaders［Office and section in charge］Student Affairs Office for
Humanities and Social Sciences (WISE Proguram)［Inquiries］043-290-2997［URL］https://jinbun-takuetsu.chiba-u.jp/top/［Program Coordinator］YONEMURA Chiyo (Dean of Graduate School of Humanities, Professor, Chiba University)

Message fromthe President

TOKUHISA Takeshi
President of Chiba University

Fostering top management personnel who will lead the diversity society by utilizing humanities
Based on the philosophy of "Always Aim Higher", Chiba University promotes outstanding education and researchthat integrates humanities and science, intending to develop next-generation human resources who can play anactive role as leaders in the global society. At the same time, we continue to take on constant challenges, suchas reforming the structure based on our vision.
This program will cultivate flexible cultural imagination and a bird's-eye view of literacy through exploration
activities for various issues in Asia-Eurasia, a pluralistic world, based on a distinctive educational and researchbase in the humanities field our university and affiliated universities. In the future, the trained human resources
will lead a diversified society in collaboration with industry. We hope that this program's graduates will serve asa bridge between the humanities and the community.

society arise in a pluralistic world where multiethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multireligious elements are mixed. It is the region

related to Japan's future direction, but it isan experimental site (developed areas facing
challenges) where diverse issues of future

Excellent Educational Program
Through a Cooperative Network
Asia-Eurasia Studies

×

Digital Humanities 2.0
Innovative area of study opened by data science
・Social research statistics
Three pillars ・Text mining corresponding to multiple
languages
・GIS (Geographic Information System)

Asia-Eurasia studies in the field of Humanities
Japan’s accumulation of humanities of
the Japanese Archipelago, China, the Korean Peninsula,
to Mongolia, Russia, finally into the Islamic world.

・ Understanding macroscopic fluctuation tendencies
・Bridging humanities and social implementation

・International superiority and excellence
・Japan’s contribution to academic diversity

Distant Reading
Data analysis
Macro perspective viewed from data science

Close Reading
Field study, historical document study
Micro perspective pushing through the folds ofculture and sensitivity

A comprehensive understandingof macro and micro

Humanities led by data science technique ×

Asia-Eurasia as a challenge

Cultivating Global Human Resources

Combining humanistic imagination and arts and science integrated comprehensive learning
Top management human resources and local top leaders leading a society of diversity

Innovation of Humanities and a bridge to social implementation

Okayama University
Research on East Asia
International Cooperation
Educational ResearchCenterNational
Research University“Higher School of
Economics”
Institute for
Oriental and ClassicalStudies

Middle East, Islam World
Chiba University
Center for Relational
Studies on Global
CrisesNortheast Asia, Russia

Educational research network that penetrates Asia and Eurasia
from Japan
Wide-area Eurasia
AEON CO., LTD.
Aeon China,
Aeon Asia

East Asia, Southeast Asia

Okayama University
Overseas Offices:
Vietnam, Myanmar,
China

Kumamoto University
Eisei Bunko ResearchCenterKumamoto University
Overseas Centers:
Indonesia, South Korea,
China, Taiwan

National Museum ofJapanese
History
Archipelago TheJapanese
Graduate University
for Advanced Studies,
SOKENDAI (Department
of Japanese History)
Japan & East Asia Study

JTB Tourism Research &Consulting Co.
Zhejiang Gongshang
Inbound strategy
University
Double Degree
Chiba University
ProgramBangkok Campus
Nagasaki University
Chiba Bank
(Mahidol University)
Research on
Hong Kong, Shanghai,
Chiba University
Overseas Offices:
East/Southeast Asia and
Bangkok, and otherIndonesia,
China
the Netherlands
Asian markets

Chiba University: Studies on global relations covering Russia and Islam
Okayama University: Research on East Asia’s International Cooperation, Research of Northeast Asia such as South
Korea and Northeast China
Kumamoto University: Eisei Bunko Research, East Asia Historical Science as a collaborative endeavor with Anhui
University
Nagasaki University: Research on East/Southeast Asia and the Netherlands
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI(National Museum of Japanese History): Integrated Studies of Cultural and Research Resources of Japan and East Asia

Cooperation making utmost useof their strong points;
Comprehensive understanding ofhighly diverse Asia-Eurasia

Excellent educational program implemented within a wide-area network

As stated above, the program aims to cultivate
individuals to lead in the future diverse
environment by comprehensively learn two
realms: micro perspective and technology tomove into the folds of culture and sensitivity;and macro perspective and technology to seefrom the perspective of data science (Digital
Humanities).
This program to cultivate such individuals
has structured a broad network in and outsideof Japan. In Japan, we coordinate with Chiba
University, Okayama University, Nagasaki
University, Kumamoto University, The Graduate

University for Advanced Studies, National
Museum of Japanese History, AEON CO.,LTD., JTB Tourism Research & Consulting
Co., and Chiba Bank. In addition, we have a
network with institutions of higher educationin China and Russia. Participating universities
have accumulated innovative achievements
in intercommunication in Asia and Eurasia
regions. Training in local offices of universities
throughout China, Taiwan, South Korea,
Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar

is offered, and training opportunities are alsoplanned at local branch offices of AEON and
JTB. Graduate students participating in the
program may receive guidance not only fromthe graduate school they belong to but also
from a diverse line-up of professionals in otheraffiliate institutions. Students will heighten
their motivation for study and research inregular meetings for research reports anddiscussions to encourage one another andengage in friendly competition.

Chiba University

Chiba University

Humanities is the study of thoughts, words,
behavior, ways and history of society that linkpeople together. It is a seemingly roundabout
way of gaining a fundamental understandingof people. Yet, what we see in front of us is acomplex world in which people of increasingly
diverse backgrounds move and come into
contact with one another, which causes
friction. Because we are in such a modern
world, there is a need for a new study ofhumanities to move into the folds of diverse
cultural backgrounds and sensitivity andever-changing social dynamics to be able toidentify guidelines for the resolution of issues.
The first focus of the program is AsiaEurasia. This area covering East Asia,
Southeast Asia, Russia in Northern Eurasia
and the Islam world is not only deeply

A comprehensive view of Asia-Eurasia through a cross-sectional cooperation network of diverse
institutions in and outside of Japanー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Asia-Eurasia × Digital Humanities:
Challenge of Humanities

where the strength to deal with an everchanging world is tested. The program aims
to cultivate the capacity to closely analyze thepluralistic world of Asia-Eurasia on multiple
levels.
The second focus is on Digital Humanities.
In order to analyze the direction of achanging society, technology to visualize
environmental changes and social space with
GIS (Geographic Information System) or data
science technology to forecast the trendsof social movement by making utmost useof social research statistics and text mining(statistical analysis of text) is necessary. It
is also an important focus of the program
to localize data science in the applicationof analysis in Humanities to understand thesocial movement of Asia-Eurasia.

Asia-Eurasia × Digital Humanities: Bridging Humanities and Social Implementation［Number of scheduled student recruitments］12［Number of anticipated program graduates］3-12［Number of people engaged in the program］67［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
Chiba University 2 graduate schools, 4 departments, 1 program,
Okayama University 1 graduate school, 3 departments, Nagasaki
University 1 graduate school, 1 department, Kumamoto University
1 graduate school, 3 departments, The Graduate University for
Advanced Studies 1 graduate school, 1 department
Chiba University〈Graduate School of Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs〉
Humanities, Studies on Public Affairs and Social Sciences,
Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs

44〈Graduate School of Science and Engineering〉Mathematics
and Informatics〈Graduate Degree Program of Global and Transdisciplinary
Studies〉
Okayama University〈Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences 〉
Japanese and Asian Culture, Human Socio-Culture, SocioCultural Sciences
Nagasaki University〈Graduate School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences〉
Global Humanities and Social Sciences
Kumamoto University〈Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences 〉Modern Social

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Human Studies, Cultural Science, Human and Social Sciences
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies〈School of Cultural and Social Studies〉Japanese History［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
6 Universities, 1 Inter-University Research Institute Corporation,
1 public interest incorporated foundation, 3 Companies
Okayama University / Nagasaki University / Kumamoto University/ The Graduate University for Advanced Studies / Zhejiang
Gongshang University / Institute for Oriental and ClassicalStudies, National Research University “Higher School of
Economics”(Russia) / National Museum of Japanese History /Aeon Environmental Foundation / AEON CO.,LTD / JTB Tourism
Research & Consulting Co. / Chiba Bank

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

YAMAMOTO Yuriko
Dir e c to r a nd Se c r e ta r y
General of Aeon Environmental
Foundation

Thinking of the World from Asia
AEON CO., LTD. has been working on glocal management
to exist and prosper together with the local region
centering on Asia. In order to develop business in the
Asian market, it is necessary to learn about the livesof customers in the region, realize an environment ofsociety for diversity, and pursue global values. We thinkthat Takuetsu University's graduate program accepts
the challenge of such an initiative by industry-academia
collaboration.

Student’s Voice

Motive and reason for participating in thisprogram
I am studying representation in media from the perspectiveof gender and race. I decided to enroll in this program
because my research mainly focuses on diverse analyses,
including how representation circulating across national
borders is interpreted and reported. I wanted to use text
mining and digital humanities to focus on the researchfrom a transnational perspective.

YAMAMOTO Kyosuke
First Year Master's Course, Graduate
De gr e e P r o g r a m o f G l o b a l a n d
Transdisciplinary Studies,Chiba University

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

45

Chiba University

Year of selection

FY 2019

Innovative Medicine CHIBA Doctoral WISE Program［Program Coordinator］NAKAYAMA Toshinori (Dean of Graduate School of Medicine, Vice-President of Chiba University, Professor, Department of
Immunology, Advanced Biomedical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University)

Message fromthe President

TOKUHISA Takeshi
President of Chiba University

Fostering creators of new "medical knowledge" and innovators of world-leading innovative medicine
Based on the philosophy of "Always Aim Higher", Chiba University promotes outstanding education and researchthat integrates humanities and science, intending to develop next-generation human resources who can play anactive role as leaders in the global society. At the same time, we continue to take on constant challenges, suchas reforming the structure based on our vision.
This program will develop human resources with flexible thinking ability, challenging spirit, and resiliencethrough education in collaboration with the world's top research institutes and familiar with multiple specialized
fields. In the future, they will create new medical knowledge and medical innovation. We hope that thisprogram's graduates will become world-leading human resources to develop modern medicine and medicalcare and realize a sustainable healthy society.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］5-15［Number of people engaged in the program］66［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 graduate schools, 10 departments〈Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical
Sciences〉Frontier Medicine and Pharmacy, Medical
Sciences, General Pharmaceutical Sciences〈Graduate School of Science and Engineering〉
Mathematics and Informatics, Earth andEnvironmental Sciences, Advanced Science andEngineering, Creative Engineering, Fundamental

46

Through innovative comprehensive training
with a focus on multidisciplinary close
mentoring to nurture high level of broader

Nurture of World-leading Medical Innovators
100-year
Happy Life

MedicalTechnology
Advances

Leader of the World

Sustainable
Healthcare

Cancer Immunotherapy

International Competitive

Innovative Medicine
Strength in Medicine
CHIBA
Novel Medical Knowledge
Super-Aging Society
Doctoral WISE
Safer and More
Efficacious Therapy
Program
Artificial Intelligence (AI）SocialDistortion
Health Disparity
Workforce Shortage
High-Cost Medical Care

Sustainable Health System

Features of iMeC

1. Cooperation with World’s Top Research Institutions

2. Center for Artificial Intelligence Research in Therapeutics
3. Six Specialized Fields Education System

4. Sustainable Education to Create Medical InnovationiMeC-WISE nurtures world-leading medical innovators in cooperation with many world-class institutions and the Center for
Artificial Intelligence Research in Therapeutics of Chiba University.

Engineering〈Graduate School of Nursing〉Nursing〈Graduate School of Horticulture〉Environmental
Horticulture［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
4 universities, 3 public research institutions, 8
companies
University of California San Diego / University ofSouthern California / Charité – Universitätsmedizin/ University of Toronto / Institute of Physical andChemical Research / National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology / National Institute

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Educationof Radiological Sciences / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd / Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd / Sysmex Corporation /Eli Lilly Japan K.K. / Olympus Corporation / DNA Chip
Research Inc. / H.U. Group Research Institute G.K. /Genefrontierperspective, cooperativeness, leadership andentrepreneurship, iMeC-WISE aims to foster
the next generation of outstanding researchers
and innovators who will contribute to thedevelopment of medical sciences, pave theway to novel therapies and drugs, and develop
sustainable healthcare systems.

［Office and section in charge］WISE Program Office, Academic
Affairs Division, Inohana Campus Administration, Chiba University［Inquiries］043-226-2817［URL］https://www.m.chiba-u.jp/dept/imec/en/

Double Major Course

Double Degree Course

Ph.D. (Chiba Univ.)

Ph.D. (UC San Diego)
Ph.D. (Chiba Univ.)

RIKEN, AIST, QST
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
Sysmex Corp., etc.

Major in Medicine or Pharmacy
Major in Science, Engineering or Nursing

Talented graduate students with different
backgrounds will major in at least two out of
the six specialized fields, which are organizedbeyond departments and institutions:
Therapeutics, Medical Engineering,
Biomedicine, Drug Discovery, Sustainable
Health Sciences and Medical Informatics.
The students are required to cultivate basic
skills and knowledge on Medical Sciences
studying in nine areas of the two-year
Master’s Program. Then they accomplish atleast two projects in different fields, equivalent
to double majors, in Frontier Medicine andPharmacy of the four-year Doctoral Program.
Each student is guided by professors fromthree fields and takes the curriculum tonurture multidimensional skills necessary forthe creation of interdisciplinary innovation:
rotation training, self-planned overseas
training, self-directed retreat and others.
The International Double Degree Course, inwhich students can earn Ph.D. degrees fromboth Chiba University and a foreign university
such as UC San Diego is provided. The Chiba

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

UC San Diego
Univ. of Southern California
Univ. of Toronto
Charite Medical Univ.

Thesis Defense

Doctoral Program

Global Standard, Foreign Commitee Member

International Program

Development of Innovative Skills

Thesis Research in 2 Specialized Fields

21 Institutions(4 years)

Sustainable Education System toCreate Medical Innovation

3 Students/year

12 Students/year

Frontier Medicine and Pharmacy

General
Medical Science
ClassesMultidisciplinary
Classes・International Seminars
・Overseas Training

Laboratory Rotation

・RetreatDrug Development
AI Therapeutics

・Research Assistant Salary(up to ¥2,400,000/year)

MucosalImmunology

22 Labs

Biostructure

Clinical Lecture

・Research Grant(up to ¥600,000/year)

UC San Diego
Immunology
ProgramHands-onTraining

WHO, NIH, etc.
Industry

CITIP

Industry Consortium

CITICO
26 Companies
3 Gov. Institutions

Co-creation Consortium

OPERA
6 Companies

・Travel Award

MedicalEngineering

Biomedicine

Master’s Program

Drug Discovery

Sustainable
Health Sciences

Cultivation of
Basic Skills and Knowledge
in Medical Sciences(2 years)

Medical Sciences
General Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mathematics and Informatics
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Advanced Science and Engineering
Creative Engineering
Fundamental Engineering
Environmental Horticulture
Nursing

Therapeutics

10 Students/year from M1
Selection

Master’s Program Entrants

MedicalInformatics

5 Students/year
from D1
Selection
Doctoral Program
Entrants

Master Degree Holders
Medical Doctors, Dentists
Veterinarians
Pharmacists

Students cultivate basic skills and knowledge on Medical Sciences in the Master’s Program and then take either the Double
Major Course or the International Double Degree Course.

Innovative Therapeutics International Program(CITIP) for global education containing 37
visiting professors of 21 foreign institutions,and the Chiba Innovative Therapeutics Industry
Consortium (CITICO) for industry-governmentacademia collaborative education consistingof 26 companies, and three government
institutions are also engaged in this program.
Ten students for the Master’s Program andfive students for the Doctoral Program enter
iMeC-WISE every year. Qualifying examinations(QEs) are conducted at three stages to assure

From innovation to reinvention, to nurture
creators of a new value

Student’s VoiceThe revolution of the social system has been demandedin the world, which is going into a super aging society.
We have to develop creativity for producing new concepts
to deal with diversity and changes in modern society.
We would like to further advance gene and genome
technology, and contribute to this program to nurture
brilliant PhDs who can open up a new era.

MATOBA Ryo, Ph.D.

ISHINO Takamasa

President & CEO of DNA
Chip Research Inc.

D1, Frontier Medicine and Pharmacy,
Graduate School of Medical andPharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba
University

the quality of the academic degree: QE1 in the
2nd year of the Master’s Program, QE2 at theend of the 2nd year of the Doctoral Program,and QE3 at the end of the Program. Eachdissertation committee includes at least one
foreign professor to ensure that the degree isbased on the international standards.
iMeC-WISE provides students with financial
support and the career development office aswell as subsequent post-graduate employment
positions to maximize each student’s potential
and build the foundation for career success.

Chiba University

Chiba University

The latest technologies including cancer
immunotherapies and artificial intelligenceare dramatically advancing medical care.
Continuous creation of “novel medical
knowledge” is imperative for Japan, which
is a super-aging country, to lead the world
as a future model to achieve a sustainable
healthier society.
The Graduate School of Medical andPharmaceutical Sciences takes a lead rolein operation of Innovative Medicine CHIBA
Doctoral WISE Program (iMeC-WISE), basedon its more than 100-year history. iMeCWISE implements the new graduate education
system in cooperation with world-classacademic and research institutions, including
RIKEN and the University of California San

Diego (UC San Diego), many companies
and the Center for Artificial Intelligence
Research in Therapeutics of Chiba University.

Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor ofPhilosophy (Medicine), Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
Name of the program to be noted: Innovative Medicine
CHIBA Doctoral WISE Programー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Nurture of World-leading Medical
Innovators［Fields of diplomas］

Taking multifaceted approach to fulfill unmet
medical needs
There are various problems in modern healthcare thatare not related only to medical sciences but also to theeconomy and social structure. In the Innovative Medicine
CHIBA Doctoral WISE Program, I would like to takethe Double Major course, which is organized beyond
departments and institutions, so that I can acquire abilities
to develop novel drugs and therapies and to apply myknowledge of medicine to a wide range of fields. This
program provides plentiful support to make these wishescome true, and I am happy to participate in it.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

47

The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY 2019

Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to
Drive Transformation［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science, or Doctor of Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: The Forefront Physics andMathematics Program to Drive Transformation［Office and section in charge］WINGS Desk, Academic
Affairs Office of the Graduate School of Science［Inquiries］03-5841-4078［URL］https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/FoPM/［Program Coordinator］MURAYAMA Hitoshi (University Professor, Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, the University of Tokyo)

Message fromthe President

GONOKAMI Makoto
President, the University ofTokyo

Maximizing the potential of basic science specialists and transforming attitudes towards Doctoral study
through reform of graduate-level education
Under the “World-leading Innovative Graduate Study” (WINGS) concept, the University of Tokyo has set up aseries of 5-year integrated Masters–Doctoral degree programs to educate “Knowledge Professionals”. These
highly skilled Doctoral graduates will become our future leaders and take on the challenge of creating newvalue. The Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to Drive Transformation (FoPM) aims to reform graduatelevel education, first in the basic sciences and then throughout the entire university, by using the international
experience gained through the management of our two World Premier International Research Centers (WPIs).
We expect the basic science specialists educated in this program to follow a diverse range of career paths, andanticipate that this will transform students' and society's attitudes towards Doctoral study.

major problems, including the energy crisisand climate change, that are facing oursociety today.

FoPM builds on the University of Tokyo’s two
World Premier International (WPI) ResearchCenters, the Kavli Institute for the Physics
and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
and the International Research Center for
Neurointelligence (IRCN), which have been
instrumental in the internationalization andreform of research systems at the Universityof Tokyo. The program offers a curriculumin which students come into contact with adiverse range of people and research fields
and work together in friendly competition.
We also utilize the expertise of our external
partner institutions, which include UC
Berkeley, Caltech, and Harvard, and have,for example, introduced a system in which
students experience research in a groupother than the one they choose on entry to
the graduate school. This system provides
the students with a wider perspective on
their entire research field. In addition, toensure that research involving those fromdifferent backgrounds can proceed smoothly,
we offer a new seminar given by an expert
in diversity education and regular seminars

Coursework through which students develop skills useful for their future career and our future society

in which students mix casually with thosefrom other research groups. In these regularseminars, students evaluate each other’s
short, active TED-type presentations aimed atthose working in other fields. In this way, we
provide a diverse and inclusive environment
for research and education in which different
cultures collide.
Under this environment, we offer courses
designed to foster an outstanding level of
specialist knowledge, as well as those inwhich students learn about the SDGs and the
problems facing society today. Through thesecourses, students develop an awareness of
how they can use their specialist knowledge

to solve such problems. In addition, the“Academic Writing and Presentation” and “AI
and Quantum Computing” courses and the“International Career Seminar” allow students
to acquire skills necessary for their future
careers, regardless of the career path thatthey choose to follow.
Through this coursework, we aim to
maximize the potential of students with an
outstanding level of specialist knowledge. By
training internationally competitive Doctoral
graduates, we also aim to develop a model
system for an internationally competitive
graduate education that takes advantage ofJapan’s fundamental strengths.

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

Mathematics provides the quantitative basisof all academic disciplines and physics
underpins the fundamental laws of all of thenatural sciences. It thus follows that physicists
and mathematicians play an essential rolein the current shift to a knowledge-basedsociety. Such basic science specialists do
not only contribute to academic researchin their respective fields; their work canalso have a great impact on society. For
example, the discovery of the DNA double
helix, the invention of blue LEDs, and eventhe development of the internet would nothave been possible without the contributionsof these basic scientists. Physics andmathematics are also expected to be
instrumental in achieving the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and solving theWith this in mind, the “Forefront Physics
and Mathematics Program to Drive
Transformation” (FoPM) uses education inConnecting science and society
through educational reformーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Advancing social innovation
through basic sciencestate-of-the-art physics and mathematics
to cultivate logical, flexible, and nonbiased thinking. The program aims to foster
specialists in the basic sciences who canexert a wide influence on science, technology,
and social innovation.

Connecting people and research beyond traditional boundaries［Number of scheduled student recruitments］40［Number of anticipated program graduates］40［Number of people engaged in the program］108［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
3 graduate schools, 6 departments〈Graduate School of Science〉Physics, Astronomy,
Earth and Planetary Science, Chemistry〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Applied Physics〈Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences〉
Mathematical Sciences［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
13 universities, 4 public research institutes, 3

48

companies
Nippon Steel Corp. / NTT Corp. / Macromill, Inc.
/ École Polytechnique / California Institute ofTechnology / UC Berkeley / Korea Institute forAdvanced Study / National Taiwan University /ETH Zurich / Tsinghua University / Seoul National
University / Harvard University / Princeton University/ Peking University / ENS de Lyon / HSE University /CERN / Mathematical Sciences Research Institute /IHES / Paul Scherrer Institute

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

GAILLARD Mary K
Professor of Graduate Schoolof Physics, University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Mutually beneficial program for Berkeley and
FoPM students via exchange
One of my students participated in the joint workshop
organized by the University of Tokyo and UC Berkeley, andwas impressed by the quality of the FoPM educational
program and students he met in the joint workshop
and mutual student visits. I very much believe that thismutually beneficial program for students from both
institutions will train internationally minded graduates who
can use their knowledge of physics and logical reasoning
skills in a wide range of scientific fields.

Student’s VoiceSHIKAUCHI Minori
M2 student, Department of
Physics, Graduate School of
Science

Great opportunity to be creative and improve
presentation skills
I applied for the course to deepen my understanding ofother research fields and think of things from various
viewpoints. In special seminars including the “4PMseminar”, which is regularly held once a month, I lookforward to listening to topical talks given by invited
speakers. We also have a chance to give short updates
on our research. It is a good opportunity to receive a lot of
feedback from students as well as the invited speakers.
I really enjoy discussing with them and deepening theunderstanding of my work.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

49

The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY 2019

World-leading Innovative Graduate Study:
Advanced Business Law Program［Program Coordinator］TAMURA Yoshiyuki (Professor, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo)

Message fromthe President

GONOKAMI Makoto
President, the University ofTokyo

Expectations for interdisciplinary education to equip students to lead social reform in the age of Society 5.0
The Advanced Business Law Program (ABLP) aims to foster knowledge professionals who can find solutions tovarious challenges businesses face in the age of innovation where AI, IoT and biotechnologies are continuing toprogress, and who can identify and execute necessary changes in policy-making processes. The ABLP offers an
ambitious curriculum designed to provide interdisciplinary education by integrating social sciences and sciences
as well as integrating different categories within social sciences. Since the basic program had already been
introduced before the ABLP was selected as the WISE Program, excellent students with diverse backgrounds,
such as government officers, legal professionals, and those with undergraduate or graduate degrees in scientificfields have begun to gather for the ABLP from home and abroad. We expect that, in the so-called age of Society
5.0 with great changes, students who have completed the ABLP will flourish as visionaries prepared to advancesocial reform.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］7［Number of anticipated program graduates］7［Number of people engaged in the program］45［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
6 graduate schools,14 departments〈Graduate Schools for Law and Politics〉Legal andPolitical Studies〈Graduate School of Engineering〉Architecture,
Systems Innovation, Chemical System Engineering,Technology Management for Innovation〈Graduate School of Information Science andTechnology〉 Computer Science, Mathematical

50

fusions, problems occurring in the actual
society are intricately intertwined, it is almost
impossible to develop and propose perfectsolutions to these complex problems fromscratch. For example, in considering whether
to grant patent protection on the discovery
about the function of new gene segment, it isdifficult to clearly determine which approachis better: to grant the patent in order topromote innovation by rewarding the scientificfinding, or not to grant the patent because
this discovery is basic research so as toencourage the development of subsequentinnovation. Even though the determination isdifficult, this problem can be legally reviewed.
It could be understood with a conventional
issue of granting pharmaceutical patentto chemical substance, which requires toconsider whether chemical substance hascomparable pharmacological effects. Taking
the problem mentioned above as a question
concerning the existence of effects, if thefunction of the new gene segment can beevaluated as having pharmacological effects,
patent can be granted as a tentative solution
to the problem. Meanwhile, law can justify it
on an equal basis with other existing patented
inventions, verify whether there are ethicalissues from the perspective of justice.

Producing the elites

To propose specific solutions to various challenges businesses face as innovations advance, an interdisciplinary approach that
integrates sciences and social sciences, fuses different topics from social sciences is indispensable.

Informatics, Mechano-Informatics〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Internal Medicine,
Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences,
Surgical Sciences, Medical Science〈Graduate School of Economics〉Management〈Graduate School of Public Policy〉International
Public Policy［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
4 universities, 6 enterprises, 1 public research institute
Harvard Law School / Peking University / Seoul
National University / National Taiwan University /Hitachi, Ltd. / FUJIFILM Corp. / SoftBank Corp. / YahooWISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Japan Corp. / Nippon Life Insurance Co. / Intellectual
Property Department, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,/ Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank ofJapan

This program provides the Basic Seminarfor master’s students and the Progress
Seminar for doctoral students as compulsory
subjects in order to reflect the aforementioned
interdisciplinary fusion with a focus on
law in the educational program. Aiming at

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TODA Yuji
Corporate Officer & General
Manager, Intellectual Property
Division, Hitachi, Ltd.

［Office and section in charge］Advanced Business Law Program Office［Inquiries］03-5841-1513［URL］https://ablp.j.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english

Law has the inherent characteristics that, even though new social problems have arisen, could use the existing legal system asa starting point, and deal with the issues by taking muddling through approach with gradual trial-and-error.

fostering interdisciplinary synergy effects, theprogram assembles students and professors
specializing in natural science, economics,
politics and law. This program will guidestudents to learn specific research methodsof law where trial-and-error could be used asa possible approach, and enlighten students
with values such as freedom, equality, andjustice that inherent in law.
We expect that students who have

Expectations for creating innovation-oriented
professionals
Hitachi, Ltd. endeavors to provide global digital solutions
by maximizing its strength of operational technology andrelated products as well as information technology such as
AI and big data analysis. This program has an ambitious
goal of creating professionals who can propose new
institutional designs adhering to legal regulations while
addressing the status of innovations in the age of change.
We look forward to its achievements.

Student’s VoiceYAMAMOTO Mayuko
School of Legal and Political Studies,
Graduate Schools for Law and
Politics, The University of Tokyo

completed this program will flourish as elite
practitioners, researchers, and policy planners
to lead industry, government, and academia in
the fields of business law.

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

The Fourth Industrial Revolution represented
by AI, IoT and big data, and innovations
such as biotechnologies, have raised various
new problems and concerns of business.
Conventional education, which has been
divided into different academic disciplines, fails
to address these issues. First, to understandthe essence of innovation, knowledge ofthe sciences is necessary, meanwhile, toinstitutionally solve these business problems,
knowledge of social sciences is required.
Thus, it is necessary to collaborate acrossdisciplinary borders of the sciences and social
sciences. Second, since the academic fieldsof law, economics, and politics each have theirown limitations in addressing these issues
exclusively and separately, there is also anecessity for integration of study fields withinsocial sciences.
Even with the need of interdisciplinary

Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in the field ofInformation Science and Technology, Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor ofPhilosophy in Management, Doctor of Philosophy in the field of public policy
Name of the program to be noted: The World-leading Innovative Graduate
Study: Advanced Business Law Programー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Coping with various businesschallenges［Fields of diplomas］

Learning many things from theories and practices
Through my work experience as a lawyer, I wanted
to learn more about the protection of fashion design,especially from an economic perspective, so I enrolled
myself in this program to study theories and practices
through interdisciplinary education. Studying in sucha favorable environment where various courses andlectures are offered by excellent professors and experts,
I have opportunities to share what I have been taught asoccasions arise. Thus far, my experience at university has
been very fulfilling and rewarding.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

51

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Year of selection

FY 2019

Engineering Education Program for Super Smart
Society based on Advanced Quantum Science［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy,
appending the completion of the "WISE Program for Super Smart
Society"［Program Coordinator］SAKAGUCHI Kei (Professor, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology)

Message fromthe President

MASU Kazuya
President, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology［Office and section in charge］WISE Program for SSS Group, Promotion Office for
Education Programs, Student Division, Student Services Department［Inquiries］03-5734-2069［URL］https://www.wise-sss.titech.ac.jp/en

Train “super-skilled PhD holders to lead a Super Smart Society” through university-wide interdisciplinary
education
The University promotes pioneering education reform, which includes establishing a university-wide
interdisciplinary education program and offers a consistent liberal arts education from the undergraduate to thedoctoral program (interdisciplinary education of arts and science). In FY 2017, the University was selected as a
Designated National University Corporation and has made strides in producing brilliant and captivating individuals
with a doctoral degree by responding to social demand. With human resource and financial assistance from theConsortium partners and the university-wide support system, the program offers interdisciplinary education
between cyber/physical space technologies with quantum science, which is an area that Tokyo Institute ofTechnology is leading the world. By offering such education, the University trains knowledge-professional superskilled PhD holders, who can lead industry, government and academia in the forthcoming Super Smart Society.

the big picture from quantum science to
SSS, 4) ability to solve social issues throughinnovative interdisciplinary research, and 5)

and artificial intelligence, 2) ability to create
original research spanning the domains ofcyber and physical spaces, 3) ability to grasp(Figure 2) WISE Program for Super Smart Society
Smart
Manufacturing

B¹ÈØÜ¹¯¼¼ÜØÈÈã¯Â×çÂãçÁÜ¯ÂÂØã¯¨¯¯¼¯Âã¼¼¯©Âó¯¼¼ãÈ¼¼Á¯Ü0ÂÂÈóã¯ÂãØ¯Ü¯Õ¼¯ÂØöØÜØ­ãÈØãÜçÕØÜÁØãÜÈ¯ãöSmart Mobility

Smart Ocean0ÂÈçØ©ÈØ¯©¯Â¼ØÜØ­ÜÕÂÂ¯Â©ã­ÈÁ¯ÂÜÈ¨öØÂÕ­öÜ¯¼ÜÕ

1

0
01

0
1

Smart Energy

Smart CityÂ­Âã­¯©Õ¯ãçØ¨ØÈÁ×çÂãçÁÜ¯ÂãÈ

Smart AgriVØÈÁÈãã¼ÂãÂÜÁ¼ÜÜ¼ØÜ­¯ÕãôÂÁ¯ʍ©ÈóØÂÁÂãʍÂ¯ÂçÜãØö

Smart Sky

Super Smart Society
Engineering Education Program

International
Partners

Open Innovation

Open Education

Consortium
Partners

talented and seamless leadership between
academia, government, and industry. The
graduates from the program are expected tocontribute in the domain of SSS engineering
related to the future Earth such as 1) smart
agriculture, 2) smart city, 3) smart ocean, 4)
smart manufacturing, 5) smart mobility, 6)
smart energy, and 7) smart sky.

Features of WISE Program forSuper Smart Society
The program is the core of the University’s

SSS Promotion Project, and the main feature
is to provide education with 72 faculty
members collaboratively across six graduate
schools and the Institute for Liberal Arts. Thus,
interdisciplinary education is realized across thefollowing fields: physical space technology in the
School of Engineering, cyber space technology
in the School of Computing, and quantum
science in the School of Science. This is an
exceptional education program that fosters
specialization and originality across these fields.
Furthermore, in the field of SSS, it isnecessary to train talent through social

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Leaders of the forthcoming Super Smart Society(SSS) must be able to integrate state-of-theart quantum science with cyber and physicalspace technologies. For example, in SSS, sensor
data collected via 5G/IoT are analyzed by AI tocontrol robotics. In this process, sensors must
be replaced with ultra-high sensitivity quantum
sensors, and AI on quantum computers allows
real-time analysis of big data. By integrating
quantum science, it is thus possible to advancesociety into SSS.
Based on such a social background, theUniversity established “the WISE Program forSuper Smart Society”, an integrated master& doctoral program. As shown in Fig. 1, theprogram trains individuals who lead SSS
with 1) core skills rooted in quantum scienceーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Portrait of graduates: Who leads
a Super Smart Society?

collaborative education(open education) andinterdisciplinary research(open innovation).
Therefore, the SSS
Promotion Consortium
was established in2018, which consistsof national institutes,
private corporations andlocal governments. As an
open innovation platform,
several SSS research &education fields werecreated in the University
and are utilized in botheducation and research.
Figure 2 overviews the
Education Program fora Super Smart Society
between the University’sengineering education
program (orange) and the participatingorganizations of the Consortium (blue), the
SSS Promotion Consortium (green) acts as abridge to realize open education (blue arrow)to cultivate a broad perspective and open
innovation (red arrow) to develop problem
solving ability. By providing global leadershipeducation in collaboration with overseas
partner institutions, training global leaders withspecialized knowledge and high ambition isanother feature of the program.

(Figure 1) Image of program graduates［Number of scheduled student recruitments］25-35［Number of anticipated program graduates］10-25［Number of people engaged in the program］113［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
6 Schools, 14 Departments〈School of Engineering〉Mechanical Engineering, Systems
and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Information and Communications Engineering, Industrial
Engineering and Economics〈School of Science〉Physics〈School of Computing〉Mathematical and Computing Science,
Computer Science〈School of Life Science and Technology〉Life Science andTechnology

52〈School of Environment and Society〉 Architecture andBuilding Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering,Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Social and Human
Sciences〈School of Materials and Chemical Technology〉Chemical
Science and Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
6 public research institutes, 15 overseas universities, 16
corporations, 2 local / public bodies
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization / National
Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology /RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project / Japan Agency for
Marine-Earth Science and Technology / NICT Wireless Networks
Research Center / AIST Information Technology and Human

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Factors / JTEKT Corporation / NEC Corporation / NSK Ltd. /Yaskawa Electric Corporation / Azbil Corporation / Hitachi Industrial
Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. / Yokogawa Electric Corporation /Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. / KDDI Corporation/SoftBank Corp.
/ Huawei Japan / SHO-BOND Corporation / DENSO Corporation/ Kawasaki City / Ota City / Google LLC / SOLiD Gear Inc. / CEA
Leti / Georgia Institute of Technology / National Taiwan Universityof Science and Technology / University of Twente / Universityof Rome Tor Vergata / The Ohio State University / Thammasat
University Thailand / Univ. Glasgow / Technical University of
Munich / Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute / University of Sydney/ Institute for Infocomm Research / Cornell University / Yonsei
University / Asurion LLC / RWTH Aachen University

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

KYUMA Kazuo
President, National Agriculture
and Food Research Organization

Expectation for “knowledge professionals”
towards realizing Society 5.0
In order to enhance the competitiveness of Japaneseindustry through the realization of "Society 5.0" which
the government advocates as a super smart society,
it is necessary not only to harness the strengths of"Monozukuri manufacturing" but also to create innovative
industries and services utilizing ICT and AI.
I support this program in the hope that it fosters“knowledge professionals” who can recognize new needs,
set goals, find solutions, and lead the smart society of the
future.

Student’s VoiceNOGUCHI Takahiro
The first year in the doctoral program,
School of Engineering, Department ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering

Towards a super-skilled PhD holder withinterdisciplinary education
I was attracted by the wide range of state-of-the-art
fields not only mechanical, electrical and information
technologies but also quantum science and AI, which arenecessary to realize a Super Smart Society. Furthermore,through practicums, it is possible to experience cuttingedge technology such as automated driving, which is
expected to be ubiquitous in a Super Smart Society.
I applied for the program because I believe broad
knowledge and intelligence will be powerful weapons in
the future Super Smart Society.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

53

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Development of WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) Program
to foster AI (Artificial Intelligence) Professionals for Marine Industries［Program Coordinator］SHOJI Ruri (Vice President, Professor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology)

Message fromthe President

TAKEUCHI Toshio
President, Tokyo University ofMarine Science and Technology

We strive to establish an excellent educational system that produces professionals who use AI and canlead global marine industries that combines marine science and engineering
TUMSAT has entered the second year of its WISE Program. In 2019, we established the Marine AI Development
and Evaluation Center (MAIDEC), the core center for education and research activities. In 2020, the Marine
AI consortium was established. As planned, we are procuring needed equipment and devices. It can be said
that our WISE Program has just started moving as graduate students, who enrolled in April and October 2020,
have begun to take the Program’s courses. In 2024, when these students complete the Program, they will haveacquired diverse skills and capabilities. I am looking forward to seeing them opening up the future of marine
industries using AI. At TUMSAT, we all strive to provide an excellent program that combines marine science andengineering while establishing MAIDEC as an international core center that leads global marine industries.

Year of selection

FY 2019［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Engineering Degree
The certificate of degree will include a statement that the person
has completed the Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative& Smart Education for the Development of AI Professionals in the
Marine Industry.

Master's program
Max. 10students

Course of Marine System
Engineering

54［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
1 university, 3 public research institutes, 2 companies,
1 non profit organization
National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation
Technology / Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Scienceand Technology / Japan Fisheries Research and
Education Agency / Technical University of Denmark/ IDEA Consultants, inc. / BEMAC Corporation / NPO
Marine Technologist

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Educationindustry,

Resident
systemFundamenta
l capability
review of
doctoraldissertation
research(Qualifying
exam)

Course of Maritime Technology
and Logistics

Course of Applied
Marine Biosciences

Course of Applied Marine
Environmental Studies

Course on
Advanced
Reliability
Assessments

Fieldlogistics, IT,

Joint seminar

MAIDEC

construction,
Doctoraldissertation
review +Programcompletion
review(Quality
Assurance
Unit)

Will beCourse on establishedin 2026
SocialImplementation
Impacts
Assessment

AI
professionals
for marine
industries

manufacturing,
pharmaceutical,
finance,

Maritime BD

insurance,
consulting,government,
research
institute

Human resource
exchange

Socialimplementationof AI

Course of Marine Industry Data Science (tentative name)

Establish a multi-disciplinary education system

Cross-appointment(Areas)•Development ofautonomous sailing ships•Marine observations•Satellite observations•Numeral simulations•Analysis of aquatic
genome information•AI-driven fishery•Assessment andmanagement of aquatic
resources•Aquatic culture,processing, and distribution•AI performance assessment•BD analysis(Assurance of quality
educational programs andpersonnel)
CTSEA (OQEANOUS)
Triennual certification examof program teachers(Equipment)
High-speed computers
DNA sequencer
Database

C

D

Education and research system
to sustain excellence
TUMSAT has established an education andMessage from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TABATA Hideo
Chairman,
IDEA Consultants, Inc.

Real business fields are eagerly awaiting flexible thinking
that leads to innovation. Utilization of the sea for industrial
purposes such as fisheries, logistics, and resource/energy
production will accelerate the accumulation of diverse
data. We hope that the WISE Program produces the next
generation of professionals who can understand thescientific meaning of such big data and make full use of
information sharing technology to solve marine-related
problems. We hope to contribute significantly to theProgram.

A

MAIDEC /Steering
Committee

research system that spans wide-ranging
fields such as marine, maritime, and fisheries.
Students can learn about (1) the developmentof autonomous navigation vessels desired by
the marine industry, (2) ocean observations
using artificial satellites and Argo float data,(3) analysis of genomic information of aquaticorganisms, (4) management of marine
resources, and (5) establishment of nextgeneration smart fisheries. On November
1, 2019, we established the Marine AI
Development and Evaluation Center (MAIDEC)
to fully utilize state-of-the-art nautical training
vessels such as Shinyo-Maru, the Field
Science Center, and advanced navigation
systems. In fiscal year 2020, moreover,
we established a marine AI consortium

We train experts who transform society byleading the marine industry

Participation

Supports

Education and research system to sustain excellence

Social Implementation Impacts Assessment
discusses the impact of AI on society. In
addition, the doctoral program cultures
students' capabilities necessary to lead thesocial implementation of AI by providing
opportunities to participate in real businessprojects at partner institutes (in-residence
projects) and fieldwork.
Through these efforts, TUMSAT aims toestablish the Course on Marine Industry Data
Science (tentative name) in 2026 as a follow
up to the WISE Program.

• Supporting Marine
AI Consortium• Participating inExternal Evaluation
Committee

MAIDEC /External
Evaluation
Committee

P

Student’s VoiceIMAI Ryota
1st year of doctoral programat Course of Maritime
Technology and Logistics

Partners

Participate in or
support any oftheseorganizations/activities:• Guest teacher• Accepting internstudents• Accepting resident
students• Sending mentors• Carrierconsultations
etc.

Full speed ahead using problem solving in themarine industry

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］15［Number of people engaged in the program］42［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
1 graduate school, 9 departments〈Graduate School of Marine Science and Technology〉
Marine Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology,
Marine Resources and Environment, Marine Policy andManagement, Marine System Engineering, Maritime
Technology and Logistics, Safety Management inFood Supply Chain, Applied Marine Biosciences,
Applied Marine Environmental Studies

Fishery,

5 working students

Course of Food Science andTechnology

Course of Marine Resources
and Environment

Composed of industry-government-academia
members: National Institute of Maritime, Port andAviation Technology, Japan Agency for MarineEarth Science and Technology, National
Research and Development Agency, Japan
Fisheries Research and Education Agency, andmaritime businesses (private enterprises), etc.

CarrierMax. 15
students

Course of Marine Life Sciences

Course of Safety Managementin Food Supply Chain

Marine AI Consortium (tentative name)Doctoral programwith partner institutes toadvance the WISE Program
via industry-governmentacademia collaboration andconducted the second AI
training and qualification
examination for students
and participants frompartner institutes.
In such a distinguishededuca tion and researchsystem, W I S E P r o g r a m
students aim to be advancedt e c h ni c a l e x p e r t s w h o
can propose sophisticatedsolutions to complex
challenges such as watch
task automation ofnavigation officers, autonomous navigation
vessels with automatic berthing systems,labor-savings in fishing and aquaculture using
robots, and realization of high-production
smart fisheries using automated andoptimized water quality management basedon weather forecasts and ocean information
systems.
Fostering AI experts in marine industry
will improve our entire society by stabilizing
the food supply while conserving natural
resources and solving labor shortages.
When social implementation of AI is realized,
the achieved high valued services canbe expanded overseas and contribute to
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

It is important to enhance Japan’s presence
in global marine industries as the marinerelated working population decreases inmodern society by producing individuals whocreate diverse values and novel systems
that contribute to the realization of "Society
5.0 (ultra-smart society)." TUMSAT fosters
the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Professionals and innovators. We train highly
skilled experts who are not only literate in
big data (BD) analysis and machine learning(ML) but also can assess AI performance.
Based on expertise and field experiences
gained at TUMSAT, they will drive the social
implementation of AI and marine-related
policies.
The WISE Program is established as a
5-year integrated graduate school course at
TUMSAT.

society. Since AI is expected to be highly
The master's program provides lectures
reliable, the Course on Advanced Reliability
on BD analysis and ML to develop students'
Assessments focuses on performancetechnical literacy, while practical skills
evaluation methods for AI. The Course on
beyond the courses are gained at MAIDEC.
At the end of themaster's program,students' basic
ability to conduct
doctoral dissertation
research is assessed(Qualifying Exam).
Through these
efforts, we strive todevelop specialists
who can implement
their knowledge andexpertise gained at
graduate school.
The doctoral
program provides
Collect and analyze wide-ranging big data from the air to sub-seabed in a cross-sectionalt w o i n t r o d u c t o r y manner via industry-government-academia collaboration. Develop and provide an educationalcourses on AI and program on big data analysis and AI development assessments.

Partner education institutes

Overview of the WISE Program (Doctoral Program for World-leading
Innovative & Smart Education) Course

Course of Marine Policy andManagement

Development of AI professionals
for marine industries［Office and section in charge］Academic Affairs Division［Inquiries］03-5463-0503［URL］https://www.g2.kaiyodai.ac.jp/marine-ai/eng/

Currently, marine vessels are operated by the knowledge
and skills of experienced crews. Machine learning andbig data technologies are expected to complement
inexperienced crews and to help solve issues, including
marine accidents and industry-wide labor shortages.
TUMSAT's WISE Program is appealing to me because it
provides opportunities to interact with partner institutions
and to participate in real business activities. Additionally,it helps broaden my views and skills to conduct practicalresearch.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

55

Kanazawa University

Year of selection

FY 2019

WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine,
Science and Technology［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering,
Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy, Doctorof Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Health
Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Nano Science or Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program for Nano-Precision
Medicine, Science and Technology［Program Coordinator］HANAYAMA Rikinari (Professor, Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University)

Message fromthe President

YAMAZAKI Koetsu
Kanazawa University, President

Training innovative individuals to pioneer new domains and to revitalize Japan’s global competitivenessAt Kanazawa University, based on the central pillar of “training innovative individuals,” we are reforming
graduate school education and training advanced specialists to be leaders in academia and industry. For thisprogram, we use the world-class research capabilities and research environment of the WPI Nano Life Science
Institute with its world-leading researchers in delivering an educational program. I myself have also taken partin the residential training pre-program in which I stayed together with students and corporate participants,
delivered lectures to students, interacted in student discussions, and renewed my own motivation to grapple
with the issues. I expect students who study in this program to transcend disciplinary frameworks and challenge
novel domains with courage as they grow into pioneering PhD-qualified individuals and become driving forces in
the revitalization of our global competitiveness.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］12［Number of anticipated program graduates］12［Number of people engaged in the program］70［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
4 graduate schools, 14 departments〈Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology〉
Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Material
Chemistry, Mechanical Science and Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,
Environmental Design, Natural System〈Graduate School of Medical Sciences〉Medical
Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical56

The strengths and hallmarks of Kanazawa University

The nano-dynamics of the myosin molecule(Nature 2010)

THE PRECISION MEDICINE INITIATIVE

https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/PRECISION‐MEDICINE

Optimal treatments enabled by cutting-edge
genetic analysis technology

However, many diseases are yet to be overcome

Sciences, Health Sciences〈Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical
Sciences〉Advanced Preventive Medical Science〈Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative〉
Transdisciplinary Sciences, Nano Life Science［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
2 universities, 7 companies
Imperial College London / University of British
Columbia / Nikon Solutions Co., Ltd. / Pfizer R&D Japan
G.K. / Ricoh Co., Ltd. / FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical
Corporation / Olympus Corporation / Daicel Corporation/ Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

The dynamics andstructures ofsubstances
responsible for disease

Cutting-edge nano-probe microscope technology

10 nm

Creating innovation that continues
from pre- to post-programThis program is a trans-disciplinary degree
program covering the four graduate schools.
With the aim of creating innovative individuals,
the program builds and develops a transdisciplinary education in science, technology,
and medicine with a focus on nano-precision
medicine and nano-precision science andtechnology. Before they enter the university,
we host pre-program lectures and seminars
for applicants joining the program. The preprogram is operated in a residential training
format and includes participation fromstudents at other graduate schools, senior
students, and representatives from ourcorporate partners as well as the academics
responsible for the program. While on theresidential pre-program, participants acquirea taste of the potential for trans-disciplinary
fusion by sharing their visions for the future of
the program and getting to know one another.
After entering the university, all students study
the core subjects on the program’s foundation
course. These consist of mathematical data
science and innovation management thatare necessary to the realization of Society
5.0 and nanometrology and nano materials
science, which serve as a basis for the
program’s transdisciplinary research. Whileon the foundation course, we cultivate a

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TSURUMUNE Atushi
Nik on Solutions Co., L t d.
Bioscience Sales Headquarters
AE Department Manager

Kanazawa University
WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology

Profile of our trained graduates
Medically skilled
nano precision scienceand engineering
professionals
・Research & development with a good command of the latest

Publication rate of
77.1% in the Top 10%
of journals!

Title of graduates

Technically skilled
nano precision medical
professionals

NanoLSI
Associate

nano measurement instruments in NanoLSI
・Building a network of personnel who will play an active roleinternationally・Creating transdisciplinary innovation between fellow graduates

Curriculum
Overview

DoctoralDegreeQuota of 12 students

Corporations
Pfizer R&D
Nikon Solutions
FUJIFILM Wako Pure
Chemicals
Hamamatsu Photonics
Ricoh
DaicelOlympusSpecialist course programs

Nano Pre-emptive
medicine

Nano Environmental
ScienceNurturing humanresources
who can use
nanotechnology tosolve health issues

A combination of ３ qualifications:●Healthcare, science, and ngineering multidiscipline●Thorough knowledge of research anddevelopment settings●Hub role at the center of diverse personnel

Nano Neurology

Nano Diagnostic
Development◆Transdisciplinary fusion in student-led “nano science transdisciplinary practical seminars”◆Corporate internships＋study overseas at world-leading universities
Free choice of courses (expert guidance from a 2 nd mentor)
Affiliated graduate school＋affiliated specialist nano course

Overseas

Imperial
CollegeLondonUniv. of
BritishColumbia

Program Foundation Course◆ Three joint subjects that transcend graduate school boundaries:“Introduction to Nano Science,” ”Introduction to Mathematical Data Science,” ”Innovation & Management
Theory”◆Active learning in English◆”Lab rotation” using multiple laboratories including those of other fields

Entry to related graduate schools (creating a study plan with the 1st mentor)
GraduatedSchoolh l off
Advanced Preventative
Medical Sciences

Graduate School of
Medical Sciences

4-year program (doctoral program)

GraduatedSchoolh l off
GraduatedSchoolh l off
Frontier Science
Natural Science andInitiative
Technology
5-year consecutive program(masterʼs program and doctoral program)

Pre-Entry Start-Up Internship◆A briefing will be held that includes participation from innovators who play active roles on the frontline◆With the participation of the University President, ”pre-program lectures & seminars” are held at a residential training campThis program is comsisted of a foundation course that develops a comprehensive perspective and creativity and specialist
course programs that furnish students with a global view and advanced specialization, pre-entry and post-complication.

comprehensive perspective and creativity as
students engage in a broad study of realworld cases in transdisciplinary and appliedresearch. Thereafter, students advance tothe four specialist courses of Nano PreEmptive Medicine, Nano Neurology, Nano
Environmental Science, and Nano Diagnostic
Development and study how nano science isapplied to the field of their specialist course.
The specialist course program is student-led,
whereby students conduct a transdisciplinary
research project under the supervision of an
academic staff member.

Supported by a robust academic and industrial partnership, I expect great
results from creative individuals who transcend disciplinary boundaries!
As a Nikon distributor, our company deals in cutting-edge
microscopic and precision measurement instruments.
Through the Nano Life Science Institute, we have formed arobust partnership of collaborative research and personnel
exchange with Kanazawa University. For this program, by
taking part in residential training and delivering lectures tostudents, with our focus on Nikon’s technologies in optics
and nano measurement, we support the cultivation ofindividuals capable of bringing innovation by transcending
the boundaries of medicine, science, and technology.

Student’s VoiceNISHIDE Goro
Graduate School of Frontier
Science Initiative Division of
Nano Life Science Doctoral
course 1 year

Our program graduates are conferredwith a doctor’s degree and can also acquire
a qualification that enables them to performresearch and development using theuniversity’s cutting-edge nano measurement
technology. Through this, we aim to connect
the program to corporate employment
destinations, forge a personnel network, andcreate all types of transdisciplinary innovation,such as between fellow graduates, current
students and graduates, and academic staff
and graduates.

Kanazawa University

Kanazawa University

Cutting-edge technologies such as genetic
analysis from the United States in 2015 haveproposed a precision medicine that aims todeliver optimal patient-tailored treatment.
While this has grasped the world’s attention,
many diseases are still not sufficiently
controlled. We believe a major factor
contributing to this is that the dynamics andstructures of substances that cause disease
within living organisms remain an uncharted
territory at the nano level.
Therefore, this program focuses on fivechallenges to human society, namely, cancer,
lifestyle diseases, neurological disorders,diseases from particulates, and diseases
from nano materials, and draws fully on the
research environment and results of theWorld Premier International Research Center
Initiative (WPI) of the Nano Life Science

competent nano-precision medicine
Institute with its world-leading researchers. In
professionals and medically competent
doing so, the program enables our students tonano-precision science and technology
study nano-precision medicine, science, andprofessionals who will create innovativetechnology through the question of how theirown specialist fields,
nano science, and
Why is there a need for world-leading personnel in nano-precision
medicine, science, and technology?
nano technology are
Precision Medicine (2015)
applied to and usedin medicine, science,and technology.
We educate PhDPathology must be understood andcontrolled at the nano level
qualified individuals
Creation of Innovative Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Methods
who can bring about
Technically skilled nano precisiont he i n n o v a t i o n
medical professionals / Medically
Life
Healthskilled nano precision science andscientists
practitioners
required to build aengineering professionals
health infrastructure(1) Healthcare, science, and ngineering
multi-discipline
Device(2) Thorough knowledge of research
Environmental
for humanity by
and development settings
Developers
scientists(3) Hub role at the center of diverse
applying these skills
personnel
and knowledge. In
other words, ourp r o g r a m t r a i n s Kanazawa University achieves world-leading research results in the understanding and controlof pathology at the nano level and draws fully on this strengthstatus in training individuals tot e c h n o l o g i c a l l y develop for solutions to health issues

methods of prevention, diagnosis, andtreatment through the understanding andcontrol of pathology at the nano level.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Personnel who can develop forsolutions to health issues［Office and section in charge］WISE Program Office, Kanazawa University［Inquiries］076-264-5959［URL］https://nano-wise.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/

A program that strongly supports me in mygoals and dreams
I aim to become a researcher with a broad knowledge
and experience. While engaging in my previous researchin biology, at times I required knowledge and experiencefrom other academic disciplines (knowledge from theoncological field of medicine and experience from physicsof handling high-speed atomic force microscopy). For thisprogram, I can acquire a broad knowledge of science andmedicine and come into contact with the latest global
research through study overseas, which strongly supports
me in my goals and dreams.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

57

Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY 2019

Convolution of Informatics and Biomedical
Sciences On Glocal Alliances［Program Coordinator］KATSUNO Masahisa (Vice Dean, Professor, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine)

Message fromthe President

MATSUO Seiichi
President, Nagoya University

Novel medical system to create a high-quality aging sosiety
As a result of rapid developments of electronic medical devices and biomedical/life sciences, mass vaccination
made many infectious diseases informidable threats. Cancers and other life-threatening diseases arealso becoming curable by early diagnosis and treatment. On the other hand, rapid aging of the population
causes serious social problems in developed countries. The problems make it an urgent necessity to create
environments that are required for elderly people to carry out high quality of health and social lives. To
implement these environments, it is necessary to develop a novel medical field in which diseases are predicted
and prevented before people get ill. In this program, it is planned to develop cutting-edge researches ofindividual prevention and to nurture scientists who carry out these researches.

achieve this goal, informatics and biomedical
sciences must work in tandem. However,
due to the high degree of specialization inboth medical sciences and informatics andthe rapid pace of technological development,
there is an overwhelming lack of people

capable of conducting such integrated
research and applying the results of that
research to the society. Many of challenges
we face in medicine today are no longer
limited to national borders as is evident
from our straggles against global scale
infectious diseases. Development in a global
scale is essential to collect and analyze big
data and implement the findings to society.
Global awareness and diversity are thus
vital for developing human resources. The
CIBoG program, therefore, aims to foster thedevelopment of researchers, administrators,
and entrepreneurs with deep insight into
informatics and biomedical sciences who
can build a collaborative research systemfor big data analysis, create personalized
prevention systems, and promote their social
implementation.

To develop globally competitive
interdisciplinary research
CIBoG is based on 3 basic educational
policies or pillars: Digital Biomedical
Sciences, Multilayered Biomedical Sciences,and International and Diversity Education.
During the five-year program (four years for
medical doctors), students enrolled in the
CIBoG program acquire proficiency in thethree field that constitute the main pillars,
through both basic science study and clinicalpractice. Graduates gain the ability to develop
integrated medical and informatic research［Office and section in charge］Office of CIBoG［Inquiries］052-744-1946［URL］https://cibog.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/

The CIBoG program recruits students in informatics and biomedical science and supports them with financial aids to foster
global leaders who can create and promote a new field that integrate informatics and biomedical science.

projects at a global level by applying what theylearn in the CIBoG program. Digital Biomedical
Sciences is a form of medical researchthat utilizes mathematical informatics. In
CIBoG, the Graduate School of Medicine
and the Graduate School of Informatics will
not only work together to support graduate
student education and research, but also tostrengthen digital medicine education throughthe reorganization of the Department of Health
Sciences and participation of the Instituteof Statistical Mathematics, sure to provea driving force behind this new graduate

education program. In addition, the Centerfor 5D Cellular Dynamics (C5CD), a center for
integrated medicine and informatics analysis,
has been established at the Tsurumai
Campus. Through close collaboration
between the wet and dry laboratories, C5CD
will promote joint research among medical
informatics research that integrates various
related fields such as medicine, molecularbiology, and mathematical sciences, with afocus on immunology, and promote spatiotemporal understanding of complex biologicalphenomena on a cell-by-cell basis.

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

Currently, increases in cancer, dementia,
and other diseases associated with a aging
population have became a problem in bothdeveloped and developing countries. The
situation is particularly serious in Japan,
which is facing a critical situation withballooning medical and nursing care costs
and a shrinking working population in
addition to a super-aged society and a rapidly
declining birthrate. The key to resolving theseissues is to shift from personalized medicine
to personalized prevention. To achieve this,life science big data must be analyzed at
multiple levels from the molecules to humansociety itself, allow understanding of thepathogenesis of undiagnosed diseases anddevelop preventive methods. In order to

PhD in Medicine, PhD in Nursing Science, PhD in Radiological andMedical Laboratory Sciences, PhD in Physical and Occupational
Therapy, PhD in Informatics, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD in
Bioagriculture, PhD in Aguricultural Sciences
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program, Informatics andBiomedical Sciencesー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

From personalized prevention tosocial implementation［Fields of diplomas］

The CIBoG program create a research base for informatics and biomedical sciences by collaborating with regional institutes todevelop a new field of biomedical sciences that aims to implement individual prevention on the global society.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］20-22［Number of anticipated program graduates］20-22［Number of people engaged in the program］107［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
Nagoya University 4 graduate Schools, 10 departments
Gifu University 2 graduate schools, 2 departments
Nagoya University〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Integrated Medicine,
Integrated Health Sciences, Integrated Medicine Joint
Degree with the University of Adelaide, Integrated Medicine
Joint Degree with Lund University, the University ofFreiburg, Medical Sciences〈Graduate School of Informatics〉Computing and Software

58

Systems, Intelligent Systems〈Graduate Schoo of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉Basic
Medical Sciences〈Graduate School of Bioagriculture〉Applied Biosciences
Gifu University〈Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences〉Applied
Biological Sciences〈United Graduate School of Agricultural Science〉Agricultural
Science［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
12 universities, 5 public research institutes, 11 companies
Gifu University / National Institute for Physiological Sciences/ Aichi Cancer Center / National Center for Geriatrics

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

and Gerontology / Aichi Developmental Disability Center
Institute for Developmental Research / Institute of Statistical
Mathematics / Shimadzu Corporation / Novartis Pharma /NVIDIA Corporation / Eisai Co., Ltd. / Olympus Corporation/ RaQualia Pharma / Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co.,
Ltd. / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation / Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / University of Adelaide / Lund
University / Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg / Universityof Nottingham / University of Hong Kong / University of
Bologna / University of Alberta / LMU Munchen / Korea
University / Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam / Monash
University / CBmed / Hitachi Co., Ltd.

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

TAKAHASHI Takashi,
MD, PhD
Acting Director, Aichi Cancer
Center Research Institute

System decreasing the number of cancer
patients in the aging society
As the advent of aging society, both the numbers ofcancer patients and cancer deaths are increasing. It isurgent to develop biomedical systems to prevent andtreat cancers. A huge amount of genome data analyzed
using AI leads us to a dramatic development in the fields
of cancer prevention and medical treatment. Through thedevelopment, people will be individually given prediction
on susceptible cancer and effective treatment. I, therefore,
expect this program to cultivate researchers capable ofintegrating informatics and biomedical sciences.

Student’s VoiceISAJI Hikari
Graduate School of Medicine,
Master Course 2nd Grade

Community life support system for patientswith mental disorder in Japan
I study how mental disorder patients live in the local
community. Through the questionnaire, I try to characterize
lives of mental disorder patients to understand the usageof time for patients capable of living in the community
stably and for a long time. In the CIBoG program, I would
like to learn informatics in addition to biomedical sciences,and I wish to contribute for creating and developing
supporting system for community lives of mental disorderpatients. I also wish to become a researcher capable ofcontributing internationally.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

59

Kyoto University

Year of selection

FY 2019

Graduate Program for Medical Innovation［Program Coordinator］WATANABE Dai (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University)

Message fromthe President

MINATO Nagahiro
President, Kyoto University［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Public
Health, Doctor of Human Health Sciences, Doctorof Pharmaceutical Sciences
Name of the program to be noted: Graduate
Program for Medical Innovation［Office and section in charge］Education Promotion Office, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University［Inquiries］075-753-9334［URL］https://www.mip.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals”
who will play key roles in industry, academia, and government
In 2017, Kyoto University was granted Designated National University Corporation (DNU) status by theJapanese government. One of the four pillars of the university’s DNU strategy is “fostering the next generationof researchers and promoting the international mobility of young researchers.” Under the DNU initiative, theuniversity is making efforts to further internationalize its education, foster diverse human resources, and recruit
excellent human resources in order to generate a high-level flow of talent.
In line with its DNU strategy, the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under thegovernment’s Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). The programs
are provided in close cooperation with leading companies and world-class research institutes in Japan andleading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating advanced “knowledge professionals” andpromoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

2. To discover diverse next-generation drugs
and nurture researchers and developers
who engage in translating new technologies

into next-generation medical care
3. To collect and analyze sizable data fromdifferent modalities and develop scientists
Curriculum of the Graduate Program for Medical Innovation

who can conduct research that integrates
medicine and informatics
4. To spread the next-generation advanced
medical care and develop experts who
have medical management ability andcan plan and implement policies to solve
problems related to an increasingly aging
society

Features of the program
Kyoto University has been pursuing theworld’s highest level of research andhas produced internationally-recognizedresearchers including Nobel laureates.
Curriculums that take advantage of thisresearch-based strength of the university
have been established by the Graduate
School of Medicine, Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for iPS Cell
Research and Application (CiRA), and Institutefor the Advanced Study of Human Biology(ASHBi), operating under the World PremierInternational Research Initiative (WPI).
The program aims for students to acquire
systematic medical knowledge as well as
advanced and creative research capabilities
according to their diverse backgrounds andKyoto University

Kyoto University

In order for medical and healthcare innovationin Japan to be accelerated and disseminatedworldwide, a system for training outstanding
personnel capable of undertaking cuttingedge research and development, needs to beestablished strategically. Based on this idea,
the Graduate Program for Medical Innovation
aims to train both MD (medical doctor)
students and non-MD students to be medical
innovators with a global mindset. This will
be achieved through collaboration between
accomplished medical, pharmaceutical, andhealth science researchers at Kyoto University.
[Education Goals]
1. To create innovative and excellent
researchers who elucidate complicatedphenomena and pathologies

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Education for Next-Generation
Medical Innovatorsinterests. It also aims tocultivate a comprehensive
perspective of the social
implementation of nextgeneration medical
treatment by interacting withleading experts in industry,
government and academia
in Japan and overseas.
[Program Features]
1. The program will build
an advanced education
and resear ch systemthrough an academicindustrial cooperation thatcovers everything frombasic research to social
implementation of theresults.
2. To meet the diverse needsof students, a diverse
group of faculty members will be assigned
to run the program, and young mentor
faculty members will provide detailed
research guidance.
3. In collaboration with related departmentsthat have world-class researchachievements and long-establishedexpertise in industry-governmentacademia collaboration, the program will
establish a research system that works
together with domestic and international
research institutions as well as industry
and government.

Education Goals of the Graduate Program for Medical Innovation［Number of scheduled student recruitments］20［Number of anticipated program graduates］3-18［Number of people engaged in the program］103［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
2 graduate schools, 7 departments〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Medicine, Medical
Science, Public Health, Human Health Sciences〈Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences〉
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences,
Bioinformatics and Chemical Genomics［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
3 Universities, 15 Companies, 8 Research institutes

60

University of California, San Diego / University ofToronto / National Taiwan University / The FIRC
Institute of Molecular Oncology / National Institutesof Health / Max-Planck Institute / NeuroSpin / RIKEN/ Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation,
Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation
at Kobe / Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research InstituteKitano Hospital / Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory
Foundation for Life Sciences / NTT DATA Corporation /Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC. / mixi, Inc. / KBBM,
Inc. / MICIN, Inc. / Eisai Co., Ltd. / Daiichi SankyoCo., Ltd. / Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Asahi

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Kasei Pharma Corporation / Taisho PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. /ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. / Mitsubishi Tanabe
Pharma Corporation / KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
/ Chordia Therapeutics, Inc.

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

KIRIYAMA Yoko
Regulatory Affairs, MICIN, Inc.

Realize "patient-centered medicine" bycutting-edge technologies
Digitalization in medical domain has been significantly
accelerated this year, which is largely driven by theoutbreak of COVID-19. Variety of digital technologies havebeen developed and applied to medicine. Even regulatoryarchitecture commences to transform significantly. In
order to realize "patient-centered medicine" under thisunstabilized circumstances, I hope every student in MIP
could obtain a perspective to sharpen up essential medical
issues and flexibly but persistently apply or develop
technologies to resolve them.

Student’s Voice

HARATA Yutaro
Fir s t-year Mas ter's s tudent,
Depar tment of Human Health
Sciences, Graduate School of
Medicine

The medical talent who supports the futurewith a cross field program
I believe that human resources who will be responsible
for future medical care need cross-sectional knowledgeof medicine and pharmacy, utilization of big data, and theability to return research results to society, in addition to
deepening one's major. Medical innovation program isdeveloped across fields through collaboration between
many institutions and companies. I would like to take aview of how I am involved in medical care from various
perspectives and make use of it in my career development
by participating in this program.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

61

Osaka University

Year of selection

FY 2019

Multidisciplinary PhD Program for Pioneering
Quantum Beam Application［Fields of diplomas］
Ph.D. (Physical Science), Ph.D. (Medicine), Ph.D. (Informatics), Ph.D.
Name of the program to be noted: Completion of Multidisciplinary
PhD Program for Pioneering Quantum Beam Application［Program Coordinator］NAKANO Takashi (Director, Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University)

Message fromthe President

NISHIO Shojiro
President, Osaka University

Accelerating the process of nurturing doctoral students capable of developing new quantum beam
applications through the virtuous cycle of the OU Ecosystem
Osaka University has been facilitating the Research and Development Ecosystem, a cycle of implementing
distinguished research results in society, analyzing new research topics discovered in the process of
implementation, and conducting fundamental research on such topics. The OU Ecosystem expands on the Researchand Development Ecosystem to broaden the range of our competences as we aim to become a world-leading
innovative university that contributes to social transformation. The combination of quantum beam applications withthe results of fundamental research in science, medicine, and information sciences can create new values, such as
targeted alpha therapy that contributes to healthy longevity and measures to prevent soft errors for the safety ofa super-smart society. With this program, we will nurture doctoral students who can lead the development of newquantum beam applications through the virtuous cycle of the OU Ecosystem.

rays contribute to soft errors, which wereoriginally discussed in devices operating inharsh environments such as space. However,

due to the rapid development of the Internetof Things (IoT), cosmic ray-induced soft errors
have also become an issue on the ground.

Osaka University

Osaka University

Confronted with the reality of rapid aging anda low birthrate, our country must address
the urgent tasks to extend the healthy life
expectancy and realize a super-smart society
with a clear vision of Society 5.0. Academia,
including universities, are expected to address
this issue and create new value throughinterdisciplinary cooperation. In this context,
quantum beams created by accelerators arebeing applied in innovative ways to solve
problems of modern society. Radioactive
isotopes (RIs), which support nuclear
medicine, have been essential in cancer
research. RIs played a critical role in the rapid
evolution of gamma imaging technology andtargeted alpha therapy. In addition, cosmic

Therefore, accelerated
testing using quantum
beams is urgently needed
to evaluate and implement
countermeasures.
This program aims
to “continuously develop
human resources to leadthe creation of nextgeneration quantum beam
application technologies”
by targeting students
mainly in the fields ofscience, medicine, andinformation technology
in cooperation withWe offer a curriculum to acquire a high degree of expertise, an ability to understand from a broad perspective, and global communication skills.
domestic and foreign
universities, institutions,sectors (industry, academia, and government).
and companies related to various quantum
To educate individuals who possess
They will possess the following attributes:
beams, including radionuclides, neutrons, andthese attributes, the program offers a* Ability to consider risks in terms of humanmuons.
curriculum focusing on interdisciplinary andsustainability
international joint research. In particular,* Significant academic and technicaloverseas training is mandatory. Training
Curriculum and attributes ofknowledge in a specialized fieldl o c a t i o n s i n c l u d e C a n a d a ’s P a r t i c l e
individuals in the program* Ability to consider phenomena on various
Accelerator Centre TRIUMF (Canada) and The
Individuals in the program are expected toscales and academic fields
University of British Columbia (Canada), whichbecome keenly aware of social issues and* Experience and knowledge of advanced
shares property boundaries with TRIUMF;
explore the treasure trove of past research toexperiments and calculations in different
University of Queensland (Australia), which
create innovative key technologies for social
fieldshas the Center for Advanced Imaging; andimplementation of new value. By gaining a* Ability to evaluate risks and benefits of the
Heidelberg University (Germany), which has
high degree of expertise, a broad perspective,
implementation of advanced technologies
close collaborative relationships with Osakaand advanced global communication skills,* Ability to develop and capitalize on human
University in a variety of fields related tothey are expected to thrive as global leaders
networks by taking a leadership role innuclear medicine.
and “knowledge professionals” within all
international activities

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

Pioneering quantum beam
application to solve social issues［Office and section in charge］Graduate School of Science,
Research Center for Nuclear Physics［Inquiries］06-6879-8904［URL］https://www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp/pqba/en/index.html

Characteristic quantum beam and expertise to create new value to solve social issues.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］3-15［Number of people engaged in the program］123［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
3 graduate schools, 4 departments〈Graduate School of Science〉Physics, Chemistry〈Graduate School of Medicine〉Medicine〈Graduate School of Information Science andTechnology〉Information Systems Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
3 universities, 13 private sectors, 6 national / local
research institutes, 2 overseas universities, 1 overseas

62

research instituteHigh Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Institute of Materials Structure Science / High Energy
Accelerator Research Organization Institute ofParticles and Nuclear Studies / National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology /Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center, Tohoku University /Research Center for Electron Photon Science, Tohoku
University / J-PARC / Kyoto Institute of Technology/ Isotope Science Center, The University of Tokyo /Kalvi Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the
Universe, The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / TRIUMF /WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

The University of Queensland / Heidelberg University
Hospital / National Institute of Health Science / ATOX
/ Telix Pharmaceuticals Japan / SOCIONEXT / Hitachi,Ltd. / Nihon Medi-Physics Co, Ltd. / Sumitomo Heavy
Industries, Ltd. / FUJIFILM Toyama Chemicals Co.,
Ltd. / Kyoto Medical Technology / EPS Corporation /Metal Technology Co. Ltd. / Toshiba Electronic Devices& Storage Corporation / Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
/ Japan Radioisotope Association / Anderson Mōri &Tomotsune

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Anticipate polymaths who expedite new value
creation with accelerators

Student’s VoiceJapan has been leading the world with numerous
advanced accelerator facilities. Many organizations thatown such facilities are participating in the program.
Although accelerators hold great promise to solve social
issues, their potential is not fully utilized at present. We
anticipate cultivating exceptional individuals who can leadthe world by creating new value with accelerators.

SAITO Naohito

HISAMATSU Mariko

Director, J-PARC CenterFirst year in the Masters
Course, Physics Department,
Graduate School of Science

Building expertise, and interdisciplinary andsocial interaction skills
I found out about this program while contemplating myfuture as a researcher after joining an overseas researchlab during my undergraduate studies. The contribution ofscience in today’s society requires inputs from a varietyof valuable perspectives. Consequently, a single expertisecannot address issues. I believe PQBA is helping me gain
diverse expertise regarding quantum beams. I expect tofurther develop skills to cooperate with and understandconnections to society.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

63

Tokyo Institute of Technology

FY 2020

Year of selection

Multi-Scope・Energy WISE Professionals［Fields of diplomas］［Program Coordinator］IHARA Manabu (Professor, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology)

Message fromthe President

MASU Kazuya
President, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology

Tokyo Tech Pushes Strategic Promotion of Three Outstanding Graduate School Programs
Tokyo Tech implemented Institute-wide, ambitious reforms in education, research, and governance in 2016,
reorganizing its system into the current six schools, Institute of Innovative Research, and Institute for Liberal
Arts. Having also identified three strategic fields and three priority fields that are applicable and relevant toall departments, we were selected as a Designated National University (DNU) in March 2018. The three newpriority fields – “Next-Generation Element Strategy”, “Integrated Energy Science”, and “Digital Society Devices
and Systems” – are the fields in which we will take future initiatives in leading Japan. Under my leadershipas president of Tokyo Tech, we have also put forth Institute-wide efforts to promote the funding programfor outstanding graduate schools since its start in AY 2018. We have made one proposal every year in the
aforementioned priority fields, all of which have been adopted.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］25-35［Number of anticipated program graduates］25［Number of people engaged in the program］123［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
5 schools, 17 departments, 1 professional master's degree program〈School of Science〉Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry〈School of Engineering〉 Mechanical Engineering, Systems
and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Information and Communications Engineering, Industrial
Engineering and Economics〈School of Materials and Chemical Technology〉Materials Scienceand Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering〈School of Computing〉Mathematical and Computing Science,
Computer Science〈School of Environment and Society〉 Architecture and64

Multi-scope ･ Energy WISE Professionals
InfoSyEnergy
practice courses

InfoSyEnergy
big data science courses

InfoSyEnergy
energy science courses

MultiBig data
disciplinaryscienceenergy science
Multi-scope ･ Energy WISE
Professionals
to create, design, and lead afuture society

Social designfor the future
InfoSyEnergysocial design courses

Students are evaluated and awarded
diplomas based on their readiness for expectedroles in 1) bringing social innovation throughnew ventures, 2) planning and promoting new
businesses in companies, and 3) driving theSpecialists in 3 Areas
to Lead the Creation of the Future of Energy
Expected opportunities

Social innovation
through starting business ventures
Outstanding researchers

Entrepreneurs

To plan, propose, and promote
new businesses within companies
R&D managers

Outstanding researchers

Program officers

Leading creation of future society
at universities and research institutes
University faculty members

Outstanding researchers

There are four InfoSyEnergy courses that train its students to become thriving Multi-scope･Energy WISE Professionals who will
to take on roles in ventures, companies, and academia to ultimately produce a society of sustainable energy.

Building Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering,Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Social and Human
Sciences, Innovation Science, Technology and Innovation
Management［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
1 university, 1 national research and development agency,1
independent administrative agency, 1 local government, 24
companies, 17 overseas universities
Hitotsubashi University / AIST / JICA / Kawasaki City / Kawasaki
Heavy Industries, Ltd. / Chiyoda Corporation / Toshiba Corporation・
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation / Showa Denko
K.K. / BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. / Tokyo Electric Power Company
Holdings, Inc. / Iwatani Corporation / ENEOS / JFE Engineering
Corporation / IHI Corporation / SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. /Panasonic Corporation / Sony Corporation / NTT FACILITIES, INC. /WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

NTTDATA CUSTOMER SERVICE Corporation / NTT DATA BUSINESSSYSTEMS CORPORATION / Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC/ Azbil Corporation / SUMITOMO CORPORATION / Mitsubishi
Corporation / Tokuyama Corporation / KAJIMA CORPORATION/ Mizuho Information & Research Institute, Inc. / Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation / Massachusetts Institute of Technology /Princeton University / Georgia Institute of Technology / Universityof California, Santa Barbara / University of Cambridge Judge
Business School / Imperial College London / INSA Lyon / RWTH
Aachen University / University of Stuttgart / Uppsala University /Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne / University of
New South Wales / Nanyang Technological University / Tsinghua
University / Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology /Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency /CEA-Liten

Liaison with InfoSyEnergy Researchand Education Consortium
Prior to the establishment of the Academyof Energy and Informatics program, Tokyo
Tech launched the InfoSyEnergy Researchand Education Consortium in November
2019 as an industry liaison hub for researchand education. “InfoSyEnergy” was coinedfrom “Informatics,” “Synergy,” and “Energy.”
The consortium functions as a framework
to support feasibility and continuity ofthe program in its mission to train Multiscope･Energy WISE Professionals.
Joint research projects between industry
and academia have typically been between
one lab and one company. But through thisprogram, we aim to build a platform where
proposing and implementing a number ofcollaborations of various scales and levels
are possible. A major feature of this programis the close cooperation with the consortium.
All consortium member organizations selectrepresentatives to work with Tokyo Techfaculty members to promote the program.
By inviting renowned researchers fromoverseas institutions – including the world’s

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Multi-scope・Energy WISE Professionals“Professionals” of “Multi-disciplinary energy science”
who can design a new sustainable energy society withmastering “big data science” and “social design”
Lead the transformation into a “human-centered,sustainable energy society” which is free from therestrictions such as energy costs or CO2 emissions withmanaging energy smartly by “AI analysis of big data”
Development of “WISE Professional”
with promoting cutting edge researches

Cultivate “3 scopes” by “4 course groups” collaborating with “InfoSyEnergy Reserch and Education Consortium”
InfoSyEnergy
Practice courses

4 course groups

3 axis, 3 scopes (Multi-scope)Social design scope（Applied course group）
InfoSyEnergy
big data science courses

InfoSyEnergy energy
science courses（Basic course group）（Basic course group）

Big data science

Multi-disciplinaryenergy science

Social design for the futureHigh specialty(discipline)＝origin

Multi-disciplinary energy science scope
break down and reconstruct the knowledges→ overview the energy scienceelement(nm)the policy of current “Energy Course”
system(km)Fuel cells Solar cells

AI analysis + data science

Principles extracted from thetrends by big data analysis
Break down and reconstructusing analogy
What are different?
What are similar?”

Research and
Education Consortium

5

Promote the integrative researchesof “system” and “devices”

data

Trends in the big data
understood by principles

Reuse knowledge at different
fields and make “innovations”

15

Tokyo Techprinciple

Enable overviewing and promote deep
understanding of each discipline

World’s top
PublicCompanies institutions universities

26

current

Construct “future”
Policy-making, business model, social design

Big data analysis scopeEngineInfoSyEnergy social
design courses（Basic course group）
Tokyo Institute of Technology

current situation analysis + future vision
Analyze “current”:
futurelaw/regulation, economy,social situation

Various energy devices and elemental technologies of Tokyo Tech
Solid-state batteries

Electrolysis(H2)/fuel cells

solar cells

Tokyo Tech EEI Building
Campus system technology developed
and demonstrated at Tokyo TechDistributed Energy system

Alongside Tokyo Tech’s InfoSyEnergy Research & Education Consortium, its first to place joint research at the forefront, we
contribute to excellent human resource development, application of research to industry, and project sustainability.

top 15 universities – as well as businessmentors from member companies to report on
research outcomes and conduct discussions,the consortium aims to strengthen thefeasibility of the program’s concept, enhance
graduate education, and improve continuityof the program with additional financing
from corporate members. The program will
also provide doctoral students with research
opportunities and financial support though
joint research projects with companies, sothat the students can become financiallyindependent and concentrate on their studies.

In addition, the program will launchcourses – through which students are
expected to acquire or enhance their basic
knowledge in social sciences – in new
business creation, energy policy planning, andenergy econometrics with the full support ofHitotsubashi University. Multi-scope･Energy
WISE Professionals, as they complete thesestudies and projects, will contribute tobringing about the desired shift to a societyof sustainable energy free from restrictions
on the use of energy such as cost and carbon
emissions.

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Supplying sustainable energy while curbing
activities that contribute to climate change isan urgent mission for the global community.
To build a society suitable for the future ofenergy, we must transition to a culture ofsustainability and carbon neutrality by making
the most of big data science, AI analysis anddata science, and digitization. Tokyo Techdefines its sought-after “ambient energy
society” as one in which the environment andeconomy coexist without people having toworry about energy sources and protecting
the environment. We aim to achieve such asociety in cooperation with industries.
T h e n e w l y e s t a b l i s h e d To k y o Te c hAcademy of Energy and Informatics
program helps students develop into Multiscope･Energy WISE Professionals who, with asolid basic understanding of energy science,are capable of applying big data science tothe research and development of devices,
systems, and scenarios, designing the futureof energy, and taking leadership to bring abouttransformations.

creation of a future society. Such outstanding
professionals, trained through the program’s
collaborations with companies, are expected
to demonstrate excellence across the scopesof multi-disciplinary energy science (profoundexpertise), big data science (expertise andskills), and social design for the future (expertiseand quality as member of society).

［Office and section in charge］Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics Group,
Promotion Office for Education Programs, Student Division, Student Services Department［Inquiries］03-5734-2669［URL］https://www.infosyenergy.titech.ac.jp/en/

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

Multi-scope･Energy WISE Professionals
shape the future of energy

Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor ofPhilosophy
The diploma will also certify completion of the Tokyo
Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics program.

Fostering high-level professionals who will lead a sustainable, carbon-free future society
In transitioning to a carbon-free society, the forms of energy resources are beginning to change dramatically. There is an everincreasing demand for new technologies to coincide with the changes in our society. These technologies range from renewablebaseload power sources, hydrogen energy storage and storage battery systems, and power systems control using advanced
supply-and-demand forecasts and sophisticated devices for fuel cells that are essential for supporting such foundations, to energy
management leveraging the available big data thereof. We have high expectations that the program will contribute to researchand development and rapidly lead to game-changing innovation and the development of high-level professionals who will lead the

ISHII Hideaki

future of society and industries on a global scale.

Executive Officer, Corporate Vice
President, Toshiba Corporation

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

65

Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY 2020

Graduate Program for Lifestyle Revolution
based on Transdisciplinary Mobility Innovation［Program Coordinator］KAWAGUCHI Nobuo (Professor, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University)

Message fromthe President

MATSUO Seiichi
Nagoya University President

Fostering human resources for social change who will lead lifestyle revolution
Recent technological innovations in information and mobility have minimized the cost of traveling in time andspace and have created major changes since the Industrial Revolution. On the other hand, due to global issues
such as pandemics, resource depletion and climate variability, complication of social issues such as declining
birthrate and aging population, and diversification of values ​​such as diversity and inclusion, the conventional
technology-led approach to "realize a rich lifestyle" is becoming difficult. In order to lead a "lifestyle revolution"
where people can freely choose various ways of life, it is necessary to have specialized human resources who
can collaborate with different fields. Through this program, students with diverse specialties will work hard
toward the goal of mobility innovation. I sincerely expect the nurturing of human resources will lead socialchange through research results, and I will do my utmost to promote the program.

［Number of scheduled student recruitments］12［Number of anticipated program graduates］12［Number of people engaged in the program］83［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
6 graduate schools, 20 departments〈Graduate School of Humanities〉Humanities〈Graduate School of Law〉Combined Graduate Programin Law and Political Science〈Graduate School of Economics〉Socio-Economic
System, Industrial Management System〈Graduate School of Informatics〉Mathematical
Informatics, Complex Systems Science, Social
Informatics, Cognitive and Psychological Sciences,66

curriculum that cultivates transdisciplinary
collaboration by expert teams. In this way,
we will train "Transdisciplinary Mobility
Innovation (TMI) human resources" who cancontribute to efforts to create "mobility" withhigh social values. Through the curriculum,
program students will develop five abilities
that make up transdisciplinary collaborative
ability. The five abilities are "Specialized
Research Ability" in one's own field, "Broad
View/Problem Finding Ability" necessary toelevate value in the social system, "Value
Co-Creation Ability" to create value throughcommunication among experts in different
fields, "Challenge/Resilience" to boldly
implement measures in society and overcome
difficulties, and "International Outlook" to play
an active role in the international community.
TMI human resources who complete thisprogram are expected to play active roles as
professionals such as researchers, engineers,
entrepreneurs, businesspersons, andgovernment officials for lifestyle revolution ina wide range of fields of society.

Collaboration with private companies
and 3-layer curriculum structure

Mobility innovation will bring about major changes in society. In order to create truly rich lifestyles and values, not only
technology but also deep understanding of people and society and "transdisciplinarity" are required.

Computing and Software Systems, Intelligent Systems〈Graduate School Engineering〉Electrical Engineering,Electronics, Information and Communication
Engineering, Mechanical Systems Engineering, MicroNano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Aerospace
Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering〈Graduate School of Environmental Studies〉Earth andEnvironmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering andArchitecture, Social and Human Environment［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
8 universities, 14 enterprises
Gifu University / University of Michigan / Virginia
Institute of Technology / The Ohio State University /WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

Chalmers Institute of Technology / National University ofSingapore / Chulalongkorn University / Hanoi Universityof Science and Technology / WHILL Inc. / MTG Ventures/ KDDI Research, Inc. / 01Booster, Inc. / Sohgo Security
Services Co., Ltd. / Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. /Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. / Tier IV,
Inc. / Denso Corporation / Toyota Motor Corporation /Toyota Technical Development Corporation / Sumitomo
Mitsui Banking Corporation / Yahoo Japan Corporation /Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

In this program, the knowledge and practicenecessary for conducting Transdisciplinary
Mobility Innovation (TMI) throughtransdisciplinary collaboration is structured
as a 3-layer transdisciplinary curriculum.
The most basic "TMI Knowledge Base" canbe selected according to the backgrounds ofthe students, and consists of: "Coursework"in which basic knowledge necessary fortransdisciplinary collaboration is learned
through courses in specialized fields andMessage from WISE
Cooperating Institution

GODA George
01Booster Inc. Co-founder［Office and section in charge］Office of TMI［Inquiries］052-788-6114［URL］https://www.tmi.mirai.nagoya-u.ac.jp

This program adopts a 3-layer curriculum composed of a "TMI Knowledge Base" consisting of coursework, a "TMI PracticeBase" consisting of a boot camp, testbed construction, venture catapult, etc., and "TMI Doctoral Research".

courses in multidisciplinary fields thatconnect different fields, "Transdisciplinary
Faculty Discussion Lecture" to learn different
viewpoints from lecturers in different fields,
and "Mobility Innovation Common Lectures"to learn basic knowledge about mobility. The"TMI Practice Base" consists of: "Boot Camp"
that fosters transdisciplinary collaboration
through close team-type collaboration in a
training camp format, "On-site ResearchTraining (ORT)" in which site surveys are
conducted on sites such as local governments,"Testbed Design and Development (TDD)" inwhich students collaborate with corporate
mentors to design and develop a "testbed"
as a basis of demonstration experiments, andExpecting to create startups that will advance theworld through transdisciplinary mobility innovation
Innovation is truly the result of a new combination ofdifferent talents. This initiative brings together a diverse
group of students and companies from six different
graduate schools under the theme of transdisciplinary
mobility innovation that will revolutionize the world. It ishighly desirable for Japan that these people co-createbusinesses and launch new startup companies. I'm
proud to be a part of it and very much looking forward tocollaborating with these activities.

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

FUKUOKA Muneaki"Venture Catapult" through which students
plan and practice the establishment of aventure by forming a team among students. In"TMI Lifestyle Revolution Doctoral Research",in addition to a student's own specialized
field, students conduct doctoral dissertation
research focusing on "value creation" and"methodology" in lifestyle revolution basedon transdisciplinary collaboration such asindustry-academia co-creation research.
In particular, in the "Industry-Academia
Co-Creation Education" promoted by theuniversity, "intellectual professional" ability
will be cultivated through joint research withprivate companies.

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

In recent years, technological innovation also
known as "mobility revolution" has createdsocial change since the Industrial Revolutionthat minimizes the cost of traveling in timeand space. However, as social issues become
more complex and value standards diversify,
technology-led "realization of rich lifestyles"
is becoming difficult. To drive lifestyle
revolution, transdisciplinary human resources
are required to team up with experts fromdifferent fields (multidisciplinary) such as
humanities, social sciences, engineering,
informatics, and environmental science,
to understand and respect each other's
specialties, to create diverse values (value
creation) for lifestyle, and to translate thosevalues to society by building the "technology
and methodology". In this program, in addition

to "Industry-Academia Co-Creation Education"in which the university collaborates withprivate companies, 6 graduate schools and7 centers are structuring an outstanding

Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Informatics, Doctor of Environmental
Studies, Doctor of Economics, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Architecture,
Doctor of Sociology, Doctor of Geography, Doctor of Science
Name of the program to be noted: Completed the Transdisciplinary
Mobility Innovation Graduate Programー
Programs selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

Cultivating transdisciplinary humanresources to lead lifestyle revolution［Fields of diplomas］

Expecting transdisciplinary perspectives on mobility innovationin which coexistence with diverse robots and mobility is realized
WHILL has already put autonomous driving personal
mobility into practical use at airports and other places.
However, in the future, coexistence with a wider variety ofrobots and mobility is desired. This is a field that requires
new perspectives, such as proposals for social etiquette
based on robots, as well as technical perspectives. I lookforward to diverse and flexible ideas of the students in thisprogram.

WHILL Inc. Director/CTO

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

67

Kyoto University

Year of selection

FY 2020

Distinguished Doctoral Program of Platform
Studies for Activating Society［Program Coordinator］HARADA Hiroshi (Professor, Department of Communications and Computer Engineering, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University)

Message fromthe President

MINATO Nagahiro
President, Kyoto University

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals”
who will play key roles in industry, academia, and government
In 2017, Kyoto University was granted Designated National University Corporation (DNU) status by theJapanese government. One of the four pillars of the university’s DNU strategy is “fostering the next generationof researchers and promoting the international mobility of young researchers.” Under the DNU initiative, theuniversity is making efforts to further internationalize its education, foster diverse human resources, and recruit
excellent human resources in order to generate a high-level flow of talent.
In line with its DNU strategy, the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under thegovernment’s Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). The programs
are provided in close cooperation with leading companies and world-class research institutes in Japan andleading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating advanced “knowledge professionals” andpromoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

machine learning have become standard
techniques nowadays but often end up being
black boxes. It is possible to improve theoutput while reducing costs by understanding

and interpreting the data’s meaning in eachspecific field properly and by optimizing thedata. To achieve this, informatics must be
combined with knowledge of other disciplines
such as agriculture, medical care, anddisaster prevention. The emergence of cloudcomputing and communication networks
developed in other countries challenges
Japan. It is not sufficient for engineers to be
only involved in platform development. They
also need to consider the business as wellas the standardization from an international
perspective. Indeed, such platform
developments with a broader world perspective
require the knowledge of laws, ethics, public
policy, distribution, and other human studies.
We believe this kind of comprehensive
expertise helps engineers implement newcollective decision-making mechanisms on
platforms supplied by Japan's unique outlook
on social ethics and fairness. In this program,
we name this new interdisciplinary academic
field “Platform Studies” and we propose todevelop the required skills with our five-year
doctoral program.

The six competencies to be
developed, and program features
In this program, we will develop the ability
to build the basic infrastructure of platforms
using actual big data from agriculture, medicalcare, disaster prevention, among others. Then,
according to the students’ backgrounds andorientations, we will develop an educational［Office and section in charge］Office of School of Platforms［Inquiries］+81(0) 75-753-3299［URL］http://www.ceppings.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/(The Center for Educational Program Promotion in Graduate School)

Features of distinguished doctoral programsystem that helps them acquire theknowledge of Platform Studies, encompassing
multiple major subjects and advanced, original
research capabilities across the following six
competencies.
(1) Outstanding core expertise in the area ofthe primary major(2) Expertise to deepen understanding in theareas of sub majors(3) Integrating humanities and sciences,including subjects such as law, ethics, anddistribution that are required to build aplatform(4) Building platforms on one’s own initiative(5) Progressing and managing a project andoperating and expanding the results
globally(6) S u s t a i n i n g d e v e l o p m e n t t h r o u g hstandardization and social implementation
To demonstrate and implement theplatforms built in this program, we will create
an environment in which students can accessa wealth of actual data and have opportunities
to interact with front-line professionals fromindustry, government, and academia in Japanand overseas.

Kyoto University

Kyoto University

To reduce the social risks involved in various
fields such as agriculture, medical care, andnatural disasters, the “platforms” plays an
increasingly important role in our society. The
platforms use information and communication
technologies to categorize, analyze, andshare digital data obtained from various
information sources that are non-uniformly
spread throughout our society, which arecollected and stored in the form of big data.
A platform consists of three components:
a basic data gathering network composedof various sensors, information terminals,
and information communication networks;
a database that carries out tasks such asfeature extraction and prediction utilizing
machine learning and/or deep learning; and aphysical-space-driving network that feedbacks
the processed results into physical space(actual society) and controls various devices.
Currently, the collection and processingof extensive data by
platforms entails highpower consumption
and computer resources.
H o w e v e r, w e c a n
reduce the power
consumption and cost
if we consider theprocesses involved
in decentralization,
safety, and speed in
the data generationand collection process.
This, however, requires
knowledge of informatics.
De ep le a r ning a n dDoctor of philosophy, or Doctor of Informatics, Doctor of
Agricultural Science
Name of the program to be noted for the student granted a Doctor
of Informatics or a Doctor of Agricultural Science : Distinguished
Doctoral Program of PlatformsーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

Platform Studies: A new academic
field to advance society［Fields of diplomas］

Mission of distinguished doctoral program［Number of scheduled student recruitments］15［Number of anticipated program graduates］3-12［Number of people engaged in the program］95［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
2 graduate schools, 11 departments〈Graduate School of Informatics〉Intelligence Science andTechnology, Social Informatics, Advanced Mathematical
Sciences, Applied Mathematics and Physics, Systems Science,
Communications and Computer Engineering〈Graduate School of Agriculture〉Agronomy and Horticultural
Science, Forest and Biomaterials Science, Applied Biosciences,Environmental Science and Technology, Natural Resource
Economics

68［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
17 universities, 16 business enterprises, 5 National Researchand Development institutes, 1 incorporated association, 2
judicial foundations
Jichi Medical University / The Institute of Statistical Mathematics/ Toyota Motor Corporation / NTT Communication Science
Laboratories / Meteorological Engineering Center / Agricultural
and Rural Development Information Center / The ResearchInstitute for Humanity and Nature / Mitsubishi UFJ Researchand Consulting / RIKEN / Yahoo! JAPAN Research / System
Platform Research Laboratories / Advanced Telecommunications
Research Institute International / Nippon Telegraph andTelephone West Corporation / KDDI Research, Inc. / KADOKAWAASCII Research Laboratories, Inc. / Ruby Association / Tripadvisor

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

LLC / Anritsu Corporation / Institute for Health Economics andPolicy / National Institute of Information and Communications
Technology / National Fisheries University / Japan Agency for
Marine-Earth Science and Technology / The National Agriculture
and Food Research Organization / wenovator LLC / Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation Information Technology R&D Center / SonyR&D Center/University of Chicago / University of Illinois / Vienna
University of Technology / University of Potsdam / Delft Universityof Technology / Technical University of Berlin / Aalborg University/ Huazhong Agricultural University / National Chung Hsing
University / National Taiwan University / University of Florida /Technical University of Munich / Sorbonne University / The French
National Centre for Scientific Research / Institute for Infocomm
Research, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution

Hope for an outstanding, all-in-one graduate school program that will develop world-leading
platform builders in Japan
In recent years, social risks such as infectious diseases and natural disasters have become large scale and extensive, and there
are needs to build platforms that can quickly respond to them. However, existing platforms are too specialized toward each target
area and application; compatibility between different areas is lacking and platforms are not equipped with optimized informationand communication technologies.
Thus, there is an urgent requirement to develop human resources capable of building optimized platforms in complex areas
and using them to conduct research and development at a doctoral level. I am confident that this program will surely develop such

KOJIMA Fumihide

human resources and they will have immediate and vital impacts on both existing companies and new venture businesses. I will

Director, Wireless Systems Laboratory,
Wireless Networks Research Center,
NICT

support the program in the hope that existing worldwide limitations on platforms will disappear as Japanese human resources
contribute to responding to real-world social risks and develop businesses.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

69

Kyushu University

Year of selection

FY 2020

Graduate Program of Mathematics for Innovation［Program Coordinator］SAEKI Osamu (Director, Institute of Mathematics for Industry, Kyushu University)

Message fromthe President

ISHIBASHI Tatsuro
President, Kyushu University

Nurturing “Excellent Doctoral Talents in Mathematics” who can develop new interdisciplinary fields andcreate innovation
With the aim to create and develop “new interdisciplinary fields”, Kyushu University has built a framework fora Cross-Disciplinary Integrated Masters-Doctoral Program called the "Da Vinci Program", and the Graduate
Program of Mathematics for Innovation is the first and leading pilot program. In this program, we will nurture“Excellent Doctoral Talents in Mathematics” who can develop new interdisciplinary fields and create innovation
by making full use of the “modeling ability” based on excellent “mathematical ability”, and “co-creation ability”
that can cross the boundaries of organizations and fields. In addition, through this most important graduate
school program in Kyushu University, we will "promote and lead graduate school reform in Japan" and "develop
and lead the world's society and industry by drawing out the potential of industrial mathematics."［Fields of diplomas］
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy [Mathematics], Doctorof Functional Mathematics, Doctor of Information Science, Doctorof Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Economics
Name of the program to be noted: Graduate Program of Mathematics
for Innovation［Office and section in charge］WISE Program Support
Section, The Graduate Program of Math-for-Innovation［Inquiries］092-802-4355［URL］https://www.gpmi.kyushu-u.ac.jp"Math-for-Innovation Professionals". In the
Master's Program, students join the labs offaculty members of other fields as “BasicMathematical Modeling”. In the Doctoral
Program, we have three “Co-Creative
Internships”, i.e. industrial, interdisciplinary,and international ones, as well as "Advanced
Mathematical Modeling", in which students
teach mathematical modeling to researchersin other fields as reverse mentors.

Kyushu University‘s Distinctive
Initiatives［Number of scheduled student recruitments］14-18［Number of anticipated program graduates］14-18［Number of people engaged in the program］76［Students’ affiliated schools and departments］
3 graduate schools, 5 departments〈Graduate School of Mathematics〉Mathematics〈Graduate School of Information Science and ElectricalEngineering〉Informatics, Advanced Information
Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering※The Department of Informatics and the Departmentof Advanced Information Technology will be combined
to form the Department of Information Science and70

Technology in April, 2021.
〈Graduate School of Economics〉Economic Engineering［WISE Cooperating Institutions］
7 universities, 3 public research institutes, 5companies, 1 local public body
The Institute of Statistical Mathematic / RIKEN (Center
for Advanced Intelligence Project / Interdisciplinary
Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program)/ FUJITSU LABORATORIES LTD. / Beautiful Mind
/ Mazda Motor Corporation / Sumitomo ElectricIndustries, Ltd. / The National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology / Itoshima City (AWISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

planning department, Regional Promotion Division) /NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION/ Department of Mathematics, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign / Department of Mathematics,
University of California, San Diego / Department ofMathematics and Statistics, La Trobe University /Department of Mathematics, National University ofSingapore / Department of Mathematics, National
Taiwan Normal University / Mathematical Institute,
Leiden University / Zuse Institute Berlin

The main reason for proposing this WISE
program at Kyushu University is that we havea proven track record of contributions tosociety by Mathematics and have a strong
determination to take on that responsibility.
The University has established an excellent
organizational structure for this purpose.
The educational organization consists ofthree main graduate schools: Mathematics,
Information Science and ElectricalEngineering, and Economics. In particular, theGraduate School of Mathematics offers longterm internship training, and is one of the twoorganizations that have earned the highest
result in the second-term corporate evaluation
by MEXT, Japan. As research organizations,
we have the Institute of Mathematics for
Industry (IMI) and the Pan-Omics DataDriven Research Innovation Center. The IMI
is Japan's unique joint usage / research
center for industrial Mathematics, and is

Message from WISE
Cooperating Institution(Figure 2) WISE Doctoral System for Mature Students solves multiple problems at once, such as financial support, careerdevelopment, etc.

actively engaged in the mission to develop"Mathematics for Industry", a new researcharea of Mathematics born from dialogues withindustry. We will take on the responsibility of
the University through this Interdisciplinary
degree program, designed by various
departments and faculty members.
One of the most distinctive initiatives in thisplan is to establish the WISE Doctoral System
for Mature Students.(Figure 2) This means thatcompanies hire excellent Master’s graduates,
and at the same time, the students areadmitted to the doctoral program as mature
students, and they return to the company after

obtaining their doctoral degrees. This allows
us to solve various problems at once, suchas financial support, career development,
and strengthening industr y-academia
collaboration. Preparations have alreadybeen made at Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., ourpartner organization, and will be implemented
immediately after the start of the program.
We would like to extend this system to othercompanies, increase the dwindling numberof doctoral students in Japan, as well as tocontribute to the active exchange of industryacademia human resources.

Kyushu University

Kyushu University

In the super-smart society that Japan aims
at, Artificial Intelligence technology and data
analysis are essential, but they have certain
limits. The versatility and rigor of Mathematics
have received attention as a way to break thelimits and change our future business and life
dramatically.
Mathematics can make great contributions
to innovation. For example, in the UnitedStates GAFA is making a big impact on theworld by utilizing mathematical modeling.
On the other hand, the strength ofJapanese industries lies in precision andhigh quality, so we can make a leap forward
by using Mathematics resources. We havethe potential to lead the world: unfortunately,
we have not been able to do so because
Mathematics has not actively collaborated

the soil, and by utilizing the mathematicalwith other fields, and other fields have notmodeling power and the power to co-create
been fully utilizing Mathematics. In orderacross organizations and fields, it fertilizes theto overcome the situation, we need newlush leaves to create innovation and blooms
doctoral talents in Mathematics, so to speak,flowers in each field, in turn cultivating"mathematical modeling talents".
Therefore, we
envisioned "theGraduate Programof Mathematics
for Innovation."
The five skills
that this programaims to cultivate
are shown in the
Mathematics Five
Force Tree. (Figure1) Having excellent
mathematicaland statisticalskills is the basis(Figure 1) Mathematics Five Force Tree & Math-for-Innovation Professionals
a nd r e p re s e n ts

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

Mathematical Modeling Talentswith Mathematics Five Forces

Artificial Intelligence & Mathematical Science that form the basis of new business models
As the amount of data explodes in various areas of society and industry, digital technology is rapidly developing, solving social
issues and developing new business models.
There are an increasing number of cases where social / life style and business processes that have been taken for granted aretransformed into something different by utilizing digital technology, and it can be said that the present age is the era of digital transformation.
Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Science are attracting attention as digital technologies that create value by utilizing data.
Therefore, there is an increase in interest for Mathematical Science talents.

ANAI Hirokazu
Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence
Laboratory of FUJITSU LABORATORIESLTD.

This program is unique and contributes to the development of talents who have mathematical foundations and can practice cocreation with society and create innovation. This offers the first initiative of the WISE Doctoral system for mature students and weare glad to be a part of it.

WISE Program Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education

71

For inquiries about the overall WISE Program
University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959, JAPAN
Phone : +81-3-5253-4111 (ext.3357)

https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/kaikaku/
takuetudaigakuin/index.htm(Japanese Only)
For inquiries about screening and evaluation under the Program
Secretariat of the Program Committee
University Cooperation Program Division, Human Resource Development
Program Department, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Kojimachi Business Center 6F, 5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083, JAPAN
Phone : +81-3-3263-0979

https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-takuetsu-pro/index.html(Japanese Only)
WISE Program information from MEXT: Please see MEXT Facebook page.
Facebook page of University Promotion Division,
Higher Education Bureau Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Issued March, 2021