WISE Program
Doctoral Program forWorld-leading Innovative &Smart Education

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As we look at today’s world amidst escalating international tensions, including Russia’s invasionof Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Israel, and see sweeping changes in the political and economic
underpinnings of society. Concurrently, advances in science and technology, including generative AI
and quantum computing, are accelerating at a pace that exceeds expectations and giving us the

Chair, WISE Program Committee

ARINOBU Mutsuhiro

feeling that a completely new world will be opened up. On the other hand, there’s an urgent need torespond to the increasingly tangible impacts that the expansion of human activities is exerting on the
global environment. In order for our country to maintain hope for the future and realize sustainability
development under these circumstances, it is essential to create new core industries that go beyond
conventional ideas (realization of Society 5.0 society). It will be a new generation of professionals who
acquire high levels of knowledge and expertise that will be the incubators of the new societies. These“knowledge professionals” will be cultivated in graduate schools positioned at the apex of higher
education. These graduate schools are expected to produce the knowledge professionals who will becapable of generating new genres of knowledge and knowhow and merging new knowledge with newsocial values.
Currently, however, there are concerns that talented students in Japan are shying away frommatriculating doctoral courses for a variety of reasons, which include not having the financial meansor not feeling post-graduate education to be an attractive option. In response, it must be said that the

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graduate school education in Japan faces challenges in terms of both quality and quantity.
With an aim to solving issues endemic within graduate-school education while fostering highly

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skilled “knowledge professions” capable of leading next-generation societies, 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. The young people fosteredby way of the WISE Program are expected to take a lead in generating and applying new knowledge,
and to spark the innovation and create the values that will define the next generation. In working toreform Japan’s leading graduate schools, the WISE Program expects each university to take the lead increating doctoral programs that amplify their unique institutional characteristics and strengths and in
making program 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. Each selected
university is now creating and implementing doctoral degree programs, reforming graduate education,
and/or taking other measures to initiate system reforms.
Administrators and faculty of selected universities are now asked to take the initiative under the

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president’s lead in creating a system to implement the WISE program, through which an all-out effort
is made to reform the university’s entire graduate program. The WISE Program Committee carries out
follow-up reviews of the universities’ WISE programs though which it provides support for eachprogram. The Committee has conducted mid-term reviews from FY 2021 and is scheduled to conductpost-project reviews from FY 2024.
Having overcome the unprecedented challenge of the Covid pandemic, we now expect eachprogram to foster the high-level knowledge professionals who will overcome and transcend problems
imposed by the pandemic while personifying in their careers the WISE creed. We also strongly
anticipate and look forward to the results attained through the WISE program being used to advance
university reform throughout Japan.

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The WISE Program’s Purpose and Backdrop

PurposeSpearheading 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.

ProgramOutlineOn 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 andin 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
have seen 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 lead increating 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 aconsistent level of high 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 considered 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

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

Acquiring excellent
students, faculty andresearchers fromJapan and abroad

Inter-university
institutes

National Researchand Development
AgencyBackdrop

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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 with otheruniversities, research institutions and corporations in and outside Japan. By establishing integrated master’s-doctoral
programs, which over a 5 -year period endow their students with a melding of top world-class educational and research
prowess, these universities cultivate the kind of outstanding PhD professional who can pilot forward various sectors ofsociety. 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.

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Other researchorganizations

Newly launched joint
research projects
Student participationin joint research

The WISE Program
Creating PhD degree programs together
with cooperating institutions

Top universities
in Japanand abroad

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,
earn doctoral degrees
conducting exchanges, and doing joint research

Government andmunicipal ofﬁces,
NGOs, NPOs

Encouraging people toCorporations

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 newknowledge 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?

A entrance procedures. For details, please inquire directly to your preferred WISE

A the program, you will study for a period of five years via an integrated master’s

To enter the program, you will need to take a selection exam and carry out the

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 the following links:
Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.
html
JASSO: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html

Q

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

A institution. For details, please inquire directly to your preferred WISE program

To enter a WISE program, you will need to have earned a bachelor’s degree. In
and doctoral course curricula. As to course completion, a qualification exam iscarried out based on the program’s own standards.

Q graduate school? Is there a joint degree program?

Can I receive a different degree from a WISE-affiliatedA affiliated research department. However, some universities have joint degree
The WISE Program does not issue PhD degrees. They are issued by yourprograms. 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 cooperatingin the university.

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List of Programs

Hokkaido University（1）No.

Names ofprograms

1801

WISE Program for One
Health Frontier Graduate
School of Excellence

1802

Advanced Graduate
Program for Future
Medicine and Health
Care

Names ofuniversities

Hokkaido University

Tohoku University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

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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 Pharmaceutical Industries, LTD. /World Health Organization (WHO) / The World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH) / Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

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NAKAYAMA Keiko

Miyagi Prefectural Government / 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 / 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. / TOPCON CORPORATION / Kajima
Corporation Technical Research Institute / FRACTA, INC. / Allm Inc. / Olympus
Corporation / ClayTech, Inc. / Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

16KANEKO Toshiro

NEC Corporation / TOSHIBA CORPORATION / CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMSCORPORATION / Hitachi Solutions East Japan, Ltd. / Hitachi Astemo,Ltd. / E&M
Corporation / AISIN SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. / KDDI Research, Inc. / Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation / Resonac Corporation / ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD. / TDK
Corporation / KPIT Technologies Ltd. / National Institute of Information andCommunications Technology

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Nagaoka University of Technology（1）List of Programs

List of Programs

List of Programs Selected in FY2018

Kanazawa University（1）Tohoku University（3）Kyoto University（3）Osaka University（2）WISE Program for AI
Electronics

Tohoku University

1804

Ph.D. Program in Humanics

University ofTsukuba

YANAGISAWA Masashi

University of California, Irvine / University of Bordeaux / National Taiwan
University / The University of Edinburgh / National Institute for Materials
Science / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology /TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION / Hitachi, Ltd. / Shimadzu Corporation /CYBERDYNE, Inc. / Astellas Pharma Inc. / S’UIMIN inc.

1805

World-leading Innovative
Graduate Study Programfor Life Science andTechnology

The Universityof 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.

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OHTSU Naoko

KUBOTA Corporation / AEON AGRI CREATE CO.,LTD / SHIMADZUCORPORATION / Japan Agricultural Corporations Association / Greater Tokyo
Initiative / Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. / Recruit Co., Ltd. / AgVenture Lab / Jissen
Women’s University / Tokyo Electron Ltd. / University of Oxford / The Leibniz
Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) / Leibniz Institute for
Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e.V. (ATB) / University of Bonn /Gadjah Mada University / Vietnam National University of Forestry / Cornell
University / University of California, Davis / The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

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YAMAGUCHI Takeo

NIMS / AIST / Leiden University / McGill University / Max Planck Institute for
Polymer Research / Imperial College London / Cornell University / Sorbonnen
University / Tsinghua University / Beijing Normal University / Chulalongkorn
University / Indian Institute of Technology Madras / AGC Inc. / AKEBONOBRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. / ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION / ENEOS Corporation/ Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. / Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. / JEOL Ltd. / JFE SteelCorporation / JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation / KANEKACORPORATION / Kao Corporation / KYOCERA Corporation / Mitsubishi
Chemical Corporation / MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. / MITSUIMINING & SMELTING CO., LTD. / NAGASE & CO., LTD. / NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
/ NIPPON KAYAKU CO., LTD. / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Niterra Co., Ltd. /Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. / Resonac Corporation / SEIKO EPSONCORPORATION / Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. / SUMITOMO CHEMICAL
Co., Ltd. / TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. / TDK Corporation / TODA KOGYO CORP. /Toshiba Corporation / TOSOH CORPORATION / Toyo Seikan Group Holdings,
Ltd. / TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION / ZEON CORPORATION

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1803

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）Kyushu University（1）1806

Nagasaki University（1）Applications and Selections
Fiscal year

6

Number of applications

1807

Number of selections

Number of universities

Number of programs

Number of universities

Number of programs

FY 2018

38

54

13

15

FY 2019

29

44

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11

FY 2020

27

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Excellent Leader
Development for Super
Smart Society by New
Industry Creation andDiversity

Creating sustainables o c i e t i e s t h ro u g h[Material×Information]
multi-talented humanresource development

Tokyo Universityof Agriculture
and Technology

Tokyo Instituteof Technology

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1809

1810

1811

Global Pro-Active RootTechnology Program

Graduate Program ofTransformative ChemBio Research

DII (Deployer-InnovatorInvestigator) Collaborative
Graduate Program for
Accelerating Innovation in
Future Electronics

Innovation of Advanced
Photonic and Electronic
Devices

1812

Tr a n s d i s c i p l i n a r y
Program for Biomedical
Entrepreneurship andInnovation

1813

The Frontier Development
Program for Genome
Editing

1814

Global Health Elite
Programme for Building
a Healthier World

1815

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Names ofprograms

Graduate Program forPower Energy Professionals

Names ofuniversities

Nagaoka
University ofTechnology

Nagoya University

Nagoya University

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Hiroshima University

Nagasaki University

Waseda University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

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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 / Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials
Science and Technology / Sankyo Tateyama,Inc / Sumitomo Electric Industries, 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 Scienceand Technology / Niigata City / Nagaoka City / Sado City / Shibata City

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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. / ITbM-GTR consortium

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AMANO Hiroshi

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. / DENSO CORPORATION / TOSHIBACORPORATION / TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS., INC. / Hitachi, Ltd. Central
Research Laboratory / FUJITSU LABORATORIES LTD. / Miraiproject Corporation /Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. / National University of Singapore / TAIYONIPPON SANSO CORPORATION / Tokyo Electron Ltd. / TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD. /Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation/ Nanjing University / Japan Venture Capital Association / NC State University /Forschungszentrum Jülich / MIRISE Technologies Corporation

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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 and Technology / Central Research Instituteof Electric Power Industry / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Scienceand Technology / Nidec Corporation / Mitsubishi Electric Corporation /Shimadzu Corporation / Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

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UMEDA Minoru

KIMOTO Tsunenobu

No.

1901

1902

MORII Eiichi

Pfizer Inc. / Novartis Pharma K.K. / Johnson & Johnson Innovation / IQVIA
Solutions Japan K.K. / Eli Lilly Japan K.K. / Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. /Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Shionogi & Co., Ltd. / Daiichi Sankyo
Company, Limited / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation / SYSMEXCORPORATION / Takara Bio Inc. / Quantum Operation, Inc. / Cytiva / EY
Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. / Osaka Prefectural Government, Departmentof Commerce, Industry and Labor / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Agency / National Institute of Health Sciences / National Institutes ofBiomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

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YAMAMOTO Takashi

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 / TechnicalResearch Center, Mazda Motor Corporation

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ARIYOSHI Koya

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine / Hokkaido University
Research Center for Zoonosis Control / National Research Center for Protozoan
Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine / School ofInternational Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo /National Center for Global Health and Medicine / JICA / National Institute of
Infectious Diseases / Sysmex Corporation / Shionogi & Co., Ltb

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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 ofTennessee, Knoxville / University of Chicago / University of Washington /Tsinghua University / Chulalongkorn University / Technical University of Munich/ ENEOS Corporation / Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. / Central Research Institute ofElectric Power Industry / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology / Power Academy

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HAYASHI Yasuhiro

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List of Programs Selected in FY2019
Names ofprograms

WISE program for Sustainability
in the Dynamic EarthApplied Humanities Programfor Cultivating Global
Leaders

1903

Innovative Medicine CHIBA
Doctoral WISE Program

1904

Forefront Physics andMathematics Program to
Drive Transformation

1905

1906

World-leading Innovative
Graduate Study: Advanced
Business Law Program

Engineering Education
Program for Super Smart
Society based on Advanced
Quantum Science

Names ofuniversities

Tohoku University

Chiba University

Chiba University

The University ofTokyo

The University of
Tokyo

Tokyo Institute ofTechnology

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

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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 / Mitsubishi Electric Software Corporation / Japan
Organization for Metals and Energy Security / Sumitomo Metal Mining
Co., Ltd. / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster
Resilience

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YONEMURA Chiyo

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

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SAITO Tetsuichiro

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

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MURAYAMA Hitoshi

Nippon Steel Corp. / NTT Corp. / Macromill, Inc. / École Polytechnique /California Institute of Technology / 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 Institute50

TAMURA Yoshiyuki

Harvard Law School / Peking University / Seoul National University /National Taiwan University / University of Strasbourg / Hitachi, Ltd. /FUJIFILM Corp. / SoftBank Corp. / LY Corporation / Nippon Life
Insurance Co. / Intellectual Property Department, Takeda PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Google Japan G.K. / Thomson Reuters KK / The Asahi Shimbun
Company / East Japan Railway Company / Institute for Monetary andEconomic Studies, Bank of Japan

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SAKAGUCHI Kei

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization / National
Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology / RIKEN
Center for Advanced Intelligence Project / Japan Agency for MarineEarth 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 / Yokogawa Electric Corporation / Koden Electronics Co.,
Ltd. / KDDI Corporation / SoftBank Corp. / SHO-BOND Corporation /Anritsu / DENSO Corporation / LG Japan / Kawasaki Heavy Industries,
Ltd. / Kubota / Komatsu Ltd. / Panasonic Industries / Mitsubishi Electric/ Central Japan Railway Company / Rakuten Mobile / Matsuda / Huawei
Japan / Kawasaki City / Ota City / Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries / Ocean Policy Research Institute / Google LLC / CEA Leti /National Taiwan University of Science and Technology / University ofTwente / 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/ RWTH Aachen University / Airgain / Japanese Chamber of Commerce& Industry of NY / University of California, Irvine / Georgia Institute ofTechnology / University of Melbourne

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List of Programs

List of Programs

No.

9

List of Programs
Names ofprograms

1907

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

1908

WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Scienceand Technology

1909

1910

1911

10

Convolution of Informatics
and Biomedical Sciences
On Glocal Alliances

Graduate Program for
Medical Innovation

Multidisciplinary PhD
Program for Pioneering
Quantum Beam Application

Names ofuniversities

Tokyo Universityof Marine Scienceand Technology

Kanazawa University

Nagoya University

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

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MAITA Masashi

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology / Japan Fisheries
Research and Education Agency / National Institute of Maritime, Portand Aviation Technology / Technical University of Denmark / IDEA
Consultants,inc. / BEMAC Corporation / Innoqua inc. / Nissui
Corporation / Maruha Nichiro Corporation / FURUNO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.
/ Japan Radio Co.,Ltd. / MTI Co., Ltd. / Ocean Policy Research Institute of
Sasakawa Peace Foundation / Japan Weather Association / NPO Marine
Technologist

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HANAYAMA Rikinari

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. / Shibuya Corporation /Carepro, Inc. / Kopernik Japan / Nissan Chemical Corporation

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KATSUNO Masahisa

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 / University of Adelaide / Lund
University / Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg / University of
Nottingham / The Chinese University of Hong Kong / University of
Bologna / LMU Munchen / Korea University / Monash University /Shimadzu Corporation / Novartis Pharma / NVIDIA Corporation / Eisai
Co., Ltd. / Olympus Corporation / RaQualia Pharma / Sumitomo PharmaCo., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation / Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / CBmed / Hitachi Co., Ltd. / Astellas Pharma Inc

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WATANABE Dai

NAKANO Takashi

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List of Programs Selected in FY2020
No.

2001

2002

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

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High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Institute of Materials
Structure Science / High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Institute of Particles and Nuclear Studies / National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology / Cyclotron andRadioisotope Center, Tohoku University / Research Center for Electron
Photon Science, Tohoku University / J-PARC / Kyoto Institute ofTechnology / Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University / Isotope
Science Center, The University of Tokyo / Kavli Institute for the Physics
and Mathematics of the Universe, The University of Tokyo / RIKEN /TRIUMF / The University of Queensland / Heidelberg University Hospital/ Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf / 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− & Tomotsune / Alpha Fusion Inc. / Japan
Association / Anderson Mori
Post Insurance Co.Ltd.

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2004

Names ofprograms

Multi-Scope · Energy
WISE Professionals

Graduate Program forLifestyle Revolution
based on Transdisciplinary
Mobility Innovation

Distinguished Doctoral
Program of Platforms

Graduate Program of
Mathematics for Innovation

Names ofuniversities

Tokyo Instituteof Technology

Nagoya University

Kyoto University

Kyushu University

Names of Program
Coordinator

WISE cooperating institutions

Page

IHARA Manabu

IHI Corporation / Azbil Corporation / IMRA JAPAN CO.,LTD. / Iwatani
Corporation / ENEOS Corporation / NTT DATA CUSTOMER SERVICECORPORATION / NTT DATA BUSINESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION / NTT
FACILITIES, INC. / KAJIMA CORPORATION / Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. / JFE
Engineering Corporation / SUMITOMO CORPORATION / Chiyoda Corporation /Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC / Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,
Inc. / TOSHIBA CORPORATION · Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation/ Tokuyama Corporation / TOYO KANETSU K.K. / Panasonic Holdings
Corporation / Fujitsu Limited / BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. / Resonac
Corporation / Mizuho Research & Technologies Ltd. / Mutsui Chemicals, Inc. /Mitsubishi Electric Corporation / Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/ National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) /Kawasaki City / CEA-Liten / Thailand National Science and Technology
Development Agency / Hitotsubashi University / Georgia Institute ofTechnology / Imperial College London / INSA Lyon / Korea Advanced Instituteof Science and Technology / Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Princeton
University / Nanyang Technological University / RWTH Aachen University /Tsinghua University / University of California, Santa Barbara / University ofCambridge, Judge Business School / Uppsala University / University of Stuttgart

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Gifu University / University of Michigan (USA) / Virginia Institute of Technology(USA) / The Ohio State University (USA) / Chalmers Institute of Technology(Sweden) / National University of Singapore (Singapore) / Chulalongkorn
University (Thailand) / Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam) /WHILL Inc. / MTG Ventures / ElringKlinger Marusan Corporation / KYOCERA
Mirai Envision Co.,Ltd. / KDDI Research, Inc. / Cisco Systems / 01Booster, Inc. /Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd. / Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. / Central Japan
International Airport Co., Ltd. / Tier IV, Inc. / Denso Corporation / Toenec
Corporation / TOYOTA SYSTEMS CORPORATION / Toyota Motor Corporation /Toyota Technical Development Corporation / Trusco Nakayama Corporation /Nagoya Railroad Co.,Ltd. / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation / Yahoo Japan
Corporation / Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

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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 / Anritsu Corporation / Institute for Health Economics
and Policy / National Institute of Information and Communications Technology/ National Fisheries University / Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science andTechnology / The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization /Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Information Technology R&D Center / Sony
Group R&D Center / University of Chicago / University of Illinois / Vienna
University of Technology / University of Potsdam / Delft University ofTechnology / 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)70

SAEKI Osamu

The Institute of Statistical Mathematics / RIKEN (Center for Advanced Intelligence
Project / Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program) / Fujitsu
Research, Fujitsu / Beautiful Mind / Mazda Motor Corporation / Sumitomo ElectricIndustries, Ltd. / The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology / Itoshima City (A planning department, Regional Promotion Division) /NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION / Department ofMathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign / Department ofMathematics, University of California, San Diego / Department of Mathematics andStatistics, La Trobe University / Department of Mathematics, National University ofSingapore / Department of Mathematics, National Taiwan Normal University /Mathematical Institute, Leiden University (The Netherlands) / Zuse Institute Berlin

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Programs selected in FY 2019
Programs selected in FY 2020

Hokkaido University

Year of selection

FY2018WISE Program for One Health Frontier Graduate
School of Excellence

Message fromthe President

Foster professionals in the field of One Health for addressing public health issues at the human-animal
interface.

HOUKIN Kiyohiro
President of Hokkaido
University

Aim for One Health
Zoonosis and emerging and re-emerging infectious
diseases, such as influenza, Ebola hemorrhagic fever,tuberculosis, and antimicrobial-resistant bacterial
infections appear one after another and threaten
public health. In the past 30 years, more than 30 new
pathogens have emerged and a million people dieeach year from mosquito- and tick-borne infections.
Transboundary animal infectious diseases, such as
foot-and-mouth disease and classical swine fever,cause severe economic damage once they enter.
Hazards chemicals discharged into environmentthat include poisonous metals, pollutants such asdioxin, and persistent organic pollutants, are known
to have caused global-scale contamination andthreaten the health of humans and animals.
Environmental pollution, rather than disease, is theleading cause of death in developing countries, with
one-sixth people estimated to die.
There are many diseases such as cancer, urologicaland neurological disorders, which are commonly
observed in humans and animals, other thaninfectious diseases. Based on the concept that

researches on physiological difference and similarityof diseases greatly contributes to both human andanimal health, “Zoobiquity”, which proposes thereinforcement of collaboration between medicine

and veterinary medicine, is recently drawing
international attention.
Health and socio-economic problems by
infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals are

To ensure “O ne Health”, multi-disciplinar ycollaboration such as medicine, veterinary medicine,and environmental science, and trans-sectoral
cooperation with human and animal health sectors,
education, research and development institutions,and risk management authorities, in other words,“One Health Approach”, is essential. In this program,
we promote advanced researches using excellent
research and human resources and outstanding
experiences on infectious diseases, chemical hazard,
and animal and life sciences for contributing One
Health. Additionally, PhDs will gain a variety ofexperiences of international collaborative researchwith reliable counterparts, cooperative activity withinternational organization such as WHO, WOAH, andJICA, and/or development research in collaboration
with public institution and company. This program

Good Practice

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

aims at fostering superior PhD who will be able totackle and resolve problems related to One Health, witha definite idea for disease control and prevention,a holistic viewpoint, a well-balanced international
sense, and a comprehensive competence fordecision-making and problem-solving. They show
their great expertise in the field of administrativeand international cooperation to help to prevent
disease spread. In the R&D fields, they contribute toinnovations essential for disease prevention, such as
the development of new vaccines, diagnostic andtreatment methods, and early detection systems ofanomalies. They also play a key role in fostering
human resources and the accumulation of scientificknowledge in universities and institutes, througheducation to help prevent and overcome diseases aswell as basic and applied research to bring aboutnovel innovations. The network fostered by PhDs
who share the philosophy of One Health is asupreme property in a global society. With them,this program, and related organizations with theshared aim of One Health, we hope to accelerate thecreation of One Health, a social benefit that should
be shared by human society.

Utilizing Graduate Student Achievements to Drive Outreach Initiatives
In this program, we hold the international symposium SaSSOH every year, and student committee members organize events to deepen
the understanding of One Health. In 2022, a student committee created and conducted a board game with the aim of understanding
pandemic prevention measures, which was a great success.
As part of the outreach activities of this program, we conducted this board game at a comprehensive middle and high school in Sapporo
City. The language used is English. Initially, the middle and high school students were a bit confused, but with the skilled facilitation of WISE
program students, their smiles increased, and they greatly enjoyed the game while understanding the importance of "collaboration," whichis essential for both infectious disease containment measures and One Health.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
20 (FY2019), 19 (FY2020), 22 (FY2021), 27 (FY2022), 31 (FY2023),
20 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 50[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
2 graduate schools, 2 departments<Graduate School of Infectious Diseases> Infectious
Dieseases<Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine> Veterinary

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

Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University

In this program, multisectoral activities with universities, private companies and international organizations are involved. It
ensures practical and quality education for the program participants. Although we have experienced a tough time during the
global pandemic, it let us reacknowledge the importance of One Health approaches where people from various fields work
together. Gaining advanced knowledge on One Health, participants are expected to contribute to solving One Health issues astrue experts. We are also promoting the WISE program as good practice in Hokkaido University for further innovation in graduate
school education.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] HORIUCHI Motohiro Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine・Dean, Graduate School of Infectious Diseases, Hokkaido University[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[URL] https://onehealth.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/en/

continuously occurring. Contemporary humans,
who have been receiving lives of convenience, areobliged 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 the criticlal
concept of this program "One Health" with theaim of fostering experts who can contribute to its
achievement.

Medicine[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
2 universities, 2 companies, 3 international organizations
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Graduate School (National Research Center for Protozoan
Diseases)/Rakuno Gakuen University Graduate School/
Shionogi & CO., LTD./Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries,
LTD./World Health Organization (WHO)/The WorldO rga n i s a t i o n fo r A n i m a l H ea lt h ( WOA H ) /J a p a n
International Cooperation Agency (JICA)[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 1(FY2021), 15(FY2022), 11(FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 9 to universities, 3 to private enterprise, 1 to public research institute, 1 to medical practitioner, 1 to continue studies, 1 to others(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Fostering PhDs to be active on the front line of international
cooperation

SUGIMOTO Chihiro
Chief Advisor, JICA technical cooperation
project ” Strengthening the Practical
Capacity of Public and Private Veterinarians”

International cooperation in developing countries requires
collaboration with various sectors and is one of the fields
where PhDs put the One Health philosophy into practice.
We, the project team members, are willing to support
graduate students to gain overseas experience through One
Health onsite training, internships, collaborative researches,in the hope of fostering "PhDs who can work in the field ofinternational cooperation with a positive attitude toward
understanding different cultures and a well-balanced
international sense".

Student’s Voice

Global Health and Infectious Disease Research

SUWANTHADA Pondpan

I'm a veterinarian with a deep interest in infectious diseases,
particularly those related to foodborne illnesses that have asignificant connection between animals and humans. My
goal is to bridge the knowledge gap and make scientificinsights accessible to society. This program offers me avaluable opportunity to enhance my research skills andbroaden my perspective on global health, preparing me to
be a responsible global citizen.

Graduate school of Infectious
Diseases, DC4[Office and section in charge] Office for Advancement of Graduate Education Reform, Academic Planning Division, Academic Affairs Department.
[Inquiries] 011-706-4692
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Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY2018Advanced Graduate Programfor Future Medicine and Health Care

Message fromthe President

President,Tohoku University

In addition to conventional discipline-based education offered by each graduate school, Tohoku University aims to build a
graduate school that is appropriate for a world-class research university by enhancing various "degree programs" that transcend
the boundaries of disciplines, national and regional borders, and organizations such as industry and academia, centered on the
Advanced Graduate School. In this context, the WISE Program plays a major role in the "creation of new value" through co-creation
with industry and other sectors of society, to cultivate outstanding world-class researchers with highly specialized personnel. Now
in its sixth year of operation, this program is making progress in fostering human resources who will lead the future of medicine(medicine that realizes health, prevention, and treatment through data science, technology, and social infrastructure) based on
co-creation with society.

Visiting future medical and welfare
sites
Bringing happiness to people through medical careand welfare is the goal of students enrolled in
Advanced Graduate Program for Future Medicine
and Health Care. This program aims to nurtureindividuals with expertise in the fields of Data,
Technology, and Society, who can go beyond theirexpertise to identify problesms in Japan and aroundthe world, and actively contribute to solving them.
The Tohoku region, where we study, has become themost aged society in Japan, and as a result, many
issues related to medical care and welfare arerecognized. It is said that these issues will become
the problems of Japan as a whole in the near future,
and will also arise in other parts of the world.
Students in this program, while learning design
thinking, actually visit medical and welfare sites todiscover medical and welfare issues from thestudents' viewpoints and seek solutions. In thistraining program, three to four students withdifferent research specialties act as a group. Then,even if they observe the same thing, they see it indifferent ways, and even if they notice similar issues,
they experience that the proposed solutions arecompletely different. In order to learn about thedifferences, search for better solutions from among
the differences, and aim for materialization, it isnecessary to verbalize their own knowledge,

Tohoku University

Tohoku University
Hideo Ohno

Fostering leaders who will drive future medicine and health care, based on co-creation with society,developing HR to lead the transformation of future societyーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] NAKAYAMA Keiko (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University)[Fields of diplomas] 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 ofPhilosophy[URL] https://www.fmhc.tohoku.ac.jp/

experience, and thoughts, and to help themunderstand the significance of their own proposals.
Through this process, students learn to understandand fulfill their roles in the group. This experience
provides an opportunity to reflect on their own
knowledge and ways of thinking, which will not only
help them solve social problems, but also broaden
the scope of their research activities. It alsobroadens the scope of their research activities andcontributes greatly to the promotion of theirresearch.

Finding Challenges from Diverse
Perspectives
Our program focuses on two initiatives in addition
to training. The first is to provide a place to dialogue
with people who are currently innovating in society.
We ask people who are active on the front lines ofvarious companies to mentor students on a one-tomany or one-to-one basis. Their comments on thestudents' current research progress, hopes for the
future, etc., which they could not have encounteredin their previous university life, have been a greatsource of stimulation. The experiences to sharesimilar questions and answers with other students
are another reason for students to participate inmentoring. Second, students are supported bymultiple faculty advisors. Facilitators, faculty
members trained in coaching, accompany students
to mentoring and training sessions to help them
identify issues and support challenging activities.

Good Practice

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.

Through these efforts, students not only discoverissues on their own, but also learn what activities areneeded to solve them and push each other toinitiate activities. Beyond the boundaries ofexpertise, various groups of students born from thesharing of issues further involve others in theiractivities, and some students have experienced

practical application and commercialization, albeit
in a small way. I have high expectations that theissues discovered from a young perspective will besolved in the near future with the help of thestudents in the program, and that they will be of use
to many people.

Observation of overseas sites
We conducted a one-week training program in Cambodia. Compared to Japan, the level of medical and welfare services is not sufficient. In
such an environment, it was an excellent opportunity to have many discussions on what to provide effectively with what as the goal. It wasalso a valuable opportunity to reflect on the current state of medical care in Japan. It was also experience that made students recognize
the need to conduct research from new and more flexible perspectives in order to understand people around the world.

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 needs, and to cultivate the ability to findsolutions.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 each (FY2018-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 93[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 and 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]
6 universities, 18 companies, 3 local public bodies

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Miyagi Prefectural Government/ 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 andTechnology/ ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., 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./ TOPCON CORPORATION/ Kajima
Corporation Technical Research Institute/ FRACTA, INC./ Allm Inc./
Olympus Corporation/ ClayTech, Inc./ Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 1 (FY 2021), 4 (FY 2022), 12 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to universities, 5 to private enterprise, 2 to public research institute, 1 to government agency, 6 to medical practitioner,
1 to others(As of October 2023)

The most important partnership in achieving medical DX

SAKANO Teppei
Representative director/CEO,
Allm Inc.

The need for medical DX is urgently growing due to social
structural changes, work-style reform as well as increasingneeds for advanced medical care. As a medical ICT venturecompany, we have been working on the development of
medical devices and programmed medical instruments toimplement medical DX. We realize that partnerships
between medical and business people will innovate thesefeilds. We will contribute to provide such a place for cocreation.

Voices of Graduates

Challenge to medical innovation: from practical learning to resarch

NAKAI Taku

I belonged to this program in order to make inovation
combined with medicine and different fields. Throughobservation in hospitals, interships in partner companies,
and discussions with specifically-appointed professor, I
gained invaluable experiences that I could not obtain troughnormal activities at graduate school. These activaties
expanded my perspective from research and development
to social implementation and promoted my research work.

Assistant Professor, Division ofoxygen biology, Tohoku University
graduate school of medicine[Office and section in charge] Office of Advanced Graduate Program for Future Medicine and Health Care
[Inquiries] 022-717-8031
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Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY2018WISE Program for AI Electronics

Message fromthe President

Fostering leaders with the ability and vision to realize a super-smart society based on co-creation withsociety, developing HR to lead the transformation of future society.
In addition to conventional discipline-based education offered by each graduate school, Tohoku University aims to build a
graduate school that is appropriate for a world-class research university by enhancing various "degree programs" that transcend
the boundaries of disciplines, national and regional borders, and organizations such as industry and academia, centered on the
Advanced Graduate School. In this context, the WISE Program plays a major role in the "creation of new value" through co-creation
with industry and other sectors of society, to cultivate outstanding world-class researchers with highly specialized personnel. Now
in its sixth year of operation, this program is making progress in fostering human resources capable of "continuous innovation"
involving technologies from different fields, based on co-creation with society, toward the realization of a super-smart society.

Tohoku University

Tohoku University
OHNO HideoーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] KANEKO Toshiro (Professor, Division of Electric Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / (Information Sciences) / (Biomedical Engineering) / (Science) / (Arts and Letters) / (Economics) ,Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program for AI Electronics[URL] https://www.aie.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

President,Tohoku University

Fostering outstanding humanresources to create innovations
For realizing the fourth industrial revolution and an
ultra-smart society (Society 5.0), it is essential tofuse real and cyber space in every aspect of society
to create new value and bring it to society, our life
and industries.
Research and development are required not only
in algorithms and computer programs to process big
data, but also in spintronics and electronics todevelop devices and in computer architecture fordesigning processors that realize low-power
consumption and high-performance computation.
The WISE program for AI Electronics aims tod evelo p o u t s t a n d i ng h u m a n res o u rces fo r
continuous innovation by providing educationalcourses to learn algorithms and computer programsfor the AI and architecture, centering on spintronics
and research on spin devices, ultra-sensitive sensors,and other high-speed/low-power devices.

Education with industry-academia
and social collaboration
The WISE program for AI and Electronics (AIE) places
the highest priority on areas that contribute toward
new value creation. The program builds a five-year

integrated graduate school education system
consisting of “interdisciplinary education” and“industry-academic collaborative education”. Theinterdisciplinary education is constructed by highly
specialized researchers in diverse academic fields todevelop student’s abilities to take a bird’s eye viewAn education system consisting of “interdisciplinary education” constructed by highly specialized researchers in diverse academic fields and “industry-academic collaborative education” by researchers
in industry and faculty members

to p e n e t r a te r ea l a n d c y b e r s p a ce, a n d amultidimensional interconnection in Society 5.0.
The industry-academic collaborative education isfor students to develops practical skills to resolve
social issues cooperating with industries and society.
The five-year integrated education is divided inthree courses: basic course, advanced course, andprofessional course. In the basic course, leader
semina r s a re h eld wi t h in d u s t r y-aca demia

Good Practicecollaboration. PBL (Project Based Learning) subjects
a r e b u i l t u p i n t h e a d v a n ce d co u r s e w i t hcollaborations between researchers from partnercompanies and faculty members. The students in the
program can take up to four PBL subjects. They are
expected to acqure the ability to solve problems andto become leaders who can play an active role in theindustrial world. In the advanced and professionalcourses, the AIE program prepares an international

internship program to foster outstanding doctoral
students who will play a central role on theinternational stage, and a long-term corporate
internship program aiming for further developmentof practical skills necessary in industry.
In addition, "Employment System in School" isformed, which allows students to get a job at acompany even while they are still in school. This system
will pave a new path to build diverse career paths.

PBL achievement symposium
Every year, we hold a symposium on outcomes from Project Based Learning (PBL) subjects, which produce and implement learning content
in collaboration with partner companies. In the subjects, 4 to 5 students are researching, proposing solutions and verifying the issues
presented by each company to develop bird's-eye view and practical skills. Each subject has its own characteristics in setting andapproaching issues. At the symposium, all students who attended PBL subjects devised their own presentations, and many students
addressed and solved social issues such as solutions using IoT sensors, protecting AI models from security attacks and detection of smallchildren left in vehicles from a broad perspective. They showed their ideas for the future and learned that research and technologicaldevelopment are important in relation to society.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
25 (FY2019), 30 (FY2020), 40 (FY2021), 40 (FY2022), 30(FY2023),30 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 71[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
6 graduate schools, 15 departments<Graduate School of Engineering> Electronic Engineering,Electrical Energy System, Communication Engineering,
Applied Physics, Technological Social System<Graduate School of Information Sciences> Computer andMathematical Sciences, System Information Sciences,
Applied Information Sciences<Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering> Biomedical
Engineering<Graduate School of Science> Phsics, Mathmatics<Graduate School of Arts and Letters> Japanese Studies,
Global Humanities, Integrated Human Sciences<Graduate School of Economics> Economics and Management[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 10 (FY2021), 8 (FY2022), 17 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] FY 2021: 6 to universities, 4 to private enterprises
FY 2022: 5 to private enterprises, 3 to others
FY 2023: 9 to universities, 7 to private enterprises, 1 to public research institute[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
13 private enterprises, 1 public research institute
NEC Corporation/TOSHIBA CORPORATION/CANONMEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION/Hitachi Solutions East
Japan, Ltd./Hitachi Astemo,Ltd./E&M Corporation/AISINSOFTWARE Co., Ltd./KDDI Research, Inc./Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation/Resonac Corporation/ALPS ALPINE
CO., LTD./TDK Corporation/KPIT Technologies Ltd./
National Institute of Information and Communications
Technology

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

Expectations for a place where we can step out and challenge eachother

I got off to a good start in my work thanks to skills developed in AIE.

We believe that the AIE program holds great potential as aplatform for universities and companies to tackle thechallenges of social implementation.
Through this program, we aim to create new value and foster
collaborative activities between universities and companies.
We are confident that the AIE program has the potential
to facilitate closer collaboration between universities andcompanies, leading to a better understanding of each other's
R&D characteristics and more efficient industry-university
partnerships.

In addition to academic value, contributions to solving social
problems are also emphasized in research at a company.
Through PBL and internships, I gained experience thinking
about how to use my technology to benefit society. In
addition, I often collaborate with people in different fields
of expertise in my work, and the broad knowledge I acquiredby taking courses in other majors in AIE has enabled me toengage in active discussions with researchers in other fields.

FUKUHARA Kazuya(As of October 2023)

Senior Manager, Advanced
Development Dept., AISINSOFTWARE Co., Ltd.

KATSUBE Ryota
DX Engineering Research Dept., Service
Systems Innovation Center, Research &Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

[Office and section in charge] AI Electronics Education and Research Center[Inquiries] 022-795-5667
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University of Tsukuba

Year of selection

FY2018

Ph.D. Program in Humanics

Message fromthe President

President of the Universityof Tsukuba

The Humanics program is a Ph.D. program that ensures interdisciplinary, leading-edge, world-class standards of education by combining
top-tier national and international instructors and students with academic, industry, and governmental circles across disciplines.
As student-led new initiatives, the “double-mentor system” and “reverse mentor system” are adopted. Basic study ofbiomedical 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 educationalcourse for MD-Ph.D. students.
Under these new initiatives, we develop outstanding talents who can challenge “ZERO to ONE”.

Anticipated Ph.D. talents
To create a new paradigm by integrating different
disciplines of biomedical sciences and physicalsciences/engineering/informatics, it is necessary todevelop leaders who can talk with each other using
the languages of both fields, understand both
deeply, and integrate them in order to make it areality. For example, da Vinci, a surgical support
robot, was developed from the idea of a surgeon
entrepreneur with an engineering background, andthe robot suit HAL was inspired and implemented in
the real world by an engineer who had studied
human physiology. Optogenetics, a leading
candidate for the Nobel Prize, that manipulates
neuronal activity with light was founded by apsychiatrist who was well versed in opticaltechnologies and genetic engineering. However, theeducational system to develop such talents did notexist in our country.

Outstanding features
This program 1) has a remarkable characteristic ofcreating a new dimension of study, termed

Good Practice

University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba

NAGATA Kyosuke

Creating a new paradigm ~ Developing outstanding talents who can challenge “ZERO to ONE” ～ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] YANAGISAWA Masashi (Professor, Director of International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, University of Tsukuba)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: Ph.D. Program in Humanics[URL] https://www.phd-humanics.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/

This graduate program sheds light on thefundamental principles of physiology and pathologyof the human, defines “Humanics” as a disciplinethat generates new science and technology toachieve a healthy and comfortable life of humanbeings in the society, and is designed to nurture the
Humanics talents. The Humanics talents should be
doctoral-level professionals with knowledge andskills in the fields of both biomedical sciences andphysical sciences/engineering/informatics, and havethe expertise to combine these bi-disciplinary
knowledge and skills. They should also have flexible,
multifaceted creativity which can be applied to theunpredictable future, based on the expertise.
Through the development of expertise and appliedskills, this Ph.D. program cultivates individuals
capable of independently uncovering basic
principles of human life, creating systems toreconstitute and assess the validity of discovered
principles, and building new theories of life.
The program aims to develop outstanding talents
who can challenge to create a qualitatively different
paradigm that goes far beyond the common senseof biomedical sciences -- that is, ZERO to ONE -- byalways incorporating the knowledge and technology
from different fields.

Under the bi-disciplinary education system with a pre-admission program toward a graduate school, cultivating a comprehensive
view of individuals with professional knowledge and skills in multiple fields and capability of integrating them

“Humanics,” under the cross-sectoral collaboration
among internationally competitive, outstanding
research institutions which are specialized inbiomedical sciences and physical sciences/engineering/informatics, respectively, both insideand outside of the University of Tsukuba. In
addition, the program 2) cultivates individuals’ bidisciplinary expertise with doctoral-level knowledge
and skills by a full “double mentor system” in which
each student is guided by two faculty members, one

from the field of biomedical sciences and the otherfrom physical sciences/engineering/informatics, intheir respective laboratories in the course of
pursuing joint research projects, and 3) offers
prospective students an opportunity to have aninterdisciplinary background of the program before
enrollment as a pre-admission program in theirundergraduate years, which creates a seamlessly
integrated system for transition to graduate
education.

Career Platform for Humanics: CPx, an originally developed portfolio-based competency achievement
assessment system
Ph.D. Program in Humanics has developed the Career Platform for Humanics (CPx) as a system to assess the competency achievement ofeach student. CPx provides the evidence-based, quantitative assessesment of the experiences obtained from lectures and research
activities through evaluating tangible and diverse "skills" that constitute the each competency. There are 12 different skill sets that can beselected according to the future image of students. CPx allows students to self-reflect and set their own learning goals.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 each (FY2019-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 105[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 10 programs (FY2018-FY2019)
2 graduate schools, 4 degree programs, 9 programs(FY2020-)<Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences> Physics,
Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering< G r a d u a te S c h o o l o f Sys te m s a n d I n fo r m a t i o nEngineering> Computer Science, Intelligent Interaction
Technologies<Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences>
Biological Sciences, Life Sciences and Bioengineering<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 Science and Technology> (Degree
Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences) Physics, Chemistry,Engineering Sciences (Degree Programs in Systems andInformation Engineering) Computer Science, Intelligent
and Mechanical Interaction Systems (Degree Programs in
Life and Earth Sciences) Biology, Life and Agricultural[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 4 (FY 2022), 6 (FY 2023 including 5 expected to graduate)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 3 to universities, 1 to medical practitioner, 2 to others

Sciences<Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences>(Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences)
Neuroscience, Medical Sciences[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
4 universities, 2 national institutes, 6 companies
University of California, Irvine / University of Bordeaux /National Taiwan University / The University of Edinburgh/ National Institute for Materials Science / National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology /TOYOTA MOTOR COR POR ATION / Hitachi, Ltd. /Shimadzu Corporation / CYBERDYNE, Inc. / Astellas
Pharma Inc. / S’UIMIN inc.
(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Changing society with “Humanics” x “Cybernics”

SANKAI Yoshiyuki
President and CEO, CYBERDYNE Inc.;
Professor, University of Tsukuba; Program
Director of SIP Program, Cabinet Office

CYBERDYNE, a listed business venture originating from
University of Tsukuba, a MEXT-designated research institute,and a certified developer and vendor of international
medical devices, has been strengthening basic research,
product application in society, and cultivation of people
concurrently to promote Medical Innovation Cycle
worldwide. Our new scholarship program provides young
researchers, including students of the Humanics Program,with the opportunity to shape the future. Cybernics +Humanics can expand our horizon enormously.

Voices of Graduates

Beyond Engineering and Medical Sciences

EZAKI Seioh
D o c to r, O r t h o p a e d i c
S u rge r y, I b a r a k i S e i n a n
Medical Center Hospital

I graduated from College of Engineering Systems of the
University of Tsukuba and obtained medical licenses in both
China and Japan after graduation. In the Ph.D. Program in
Humanics, I conducted research on the rehabilitation use of
the HAL robot suit for spinal disease patients and gait
analysis with the super vision of Prof. Yama zaki in
Orthopedics and Prof. Suzuki in Intelligent Informatics under
the double-mentor system.
I think this program is best for challengers who are willingto integrate the different research fields.

[Office and section in charge] Office of School of Integrative and Global Majors[Inquiries] 029-853-7085
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The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY2018World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Programfor Life Science and Technology

Message fromthe President

President, The University ofTokyo

The World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Program for Life Science and Technology (WINGS-LST) is now in its sixth year ofoperation, intending to develop "talents who will significantly contribute to human health from a long-term perspective" withdeep insights outside the boundaries of existing fields. The program covers a wide range of life science and technology research
fields, from the elucidation of basic principles to applied technologies that lead to clinical practice. WINGS-LST will cultivate
doctoral students with a global perspective, high ethical standards, and tenacious practical skills, who have high expertise in theirown fields and create new academic fields and technologies. By further accelerating the reform of education in graduate school
through this program, I hope to meet the university's social mission of fostering outstanding researchers who will address theresolution of global challenges faced by human society.

Human talents who can create new academic
fields and contribute to human healththrough development of big picture thinking skills
and meeting with experts in a variety of fields, anddeveloping interdisciplinary research by engaging
others.
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 andtechnologies, through practical interdisciplinary training.

The World-leading Innovative Graduate StudyP r og r a m fo r L i fe S c i e n ce a n d Te c h n o l og y(hereinafter “this program”) aims to develop talents
who will significantly contribute to human healthfrom a long-term perspective. For this reason, it
covers a wide range of life 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 human talents
who can create new academic fields in the future byco-developing excellence in three assets: expertisein specialized disciplines, broadness of scientificperspective, and agile engagement with others todevelop new opportunities.
(2) Development of human talents at the frontiersof life science and technology
In this program, we aim to foster human talents
at the cutting edge of life science and technology
disciplines: we promote discoveries and elucidationof mechanistic insights in all phenomena of life using
new technologies, while we also develop novel andadvanced technologies based on scientific principles

and theories of life. Innovative areas in academicd i s ci p l i n e s a n d te c h n o log i e s d o n o t a r i s espontaneously. We believe that they are created byenhancing expertise, broadening perspectives

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
86 (FY2018), 40 (FY2021), 40 (FY2022), 40 (FY2023), 40(FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 89[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 22 departments<Graduate School of Medicine> Molecular Cell Biology,
Fu nc tio nal B iolog y, Pat h olog y I m m u n olog y a n d
Microbiology, Radiology and Biomedical Engineering,

Neuroscience, Social Medicine, Internal Medicine,
Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences, Surgical
Sciences<Graduate School of Engineering> Bioengineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering andInformation Systems, Precision Engineering, Materials
Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemical System
Engineering, Chemistry and Biotechnology, Nuclear
Engineering and Management< G r a d u ate S ch o o l of Ph a r m aceu t ica l S cie n ces >Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy<Graduate School of Science> Biological Sciences[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
9 companies
Astellas Pharma Inc./Olympus Corporation/CANONMEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION/SHIONOGI & CO.,
LTD./Sysmex Corporation/Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K./
DA I I C H I S A N K YO CO M PA N Y, L I M I T E D/ Ta k e d a
Pharmaceutical Company Limited/Utokyo Innovation
Platform Co., Ltd.

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 28 (FY2020), 36 (FY2021), 38 (FY2022), 41 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 27 to universities, 49 to private enterprise, 1 to public research institute, 2 to government agency, 6 to medical practitioner, 17
to others(as of November 2023)

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

FUJII Teruo

Fostering leaders who will contribute to human health by exploring the truth of life science with deep
insights outside the boundaries of existing fields

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] KIKKAWA Masahide (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo)[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[URL] http://square.umin.ac.jp/wings-lf/index_en.html

Specialized expertise: Specialist capability thatmakes an individual second to none with regard to aparticular purpose or area of knowledge.
Broader perspective: Based on the expertiseabove, ability to survey various academic fields andidentify fundamental cross-disciplinary problems.
Faculty members who will provide guidance to theprogram students are leaders conducting cuttingedge research in their own discipline, whileremaining flexible and open to methods and ideas ofother fields.
Agile engagement: Ability to think about the way
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.
Integrate technology and mechanistic elucidation, andtake initiative in the development of academic disciplines
and industries that contribute to human health.
A unique feature of this program is that students areable to learn about both the elucidation of life
phenomena (related to basic medical sciences andlife sciences) using state-of-art technologies, and thetechnologies (related to clinical practice andengineering) that contribute to human health basedon the elucidated principles and theories.
Life science has made tremendous progress andhas been able to elucidate new phenomena thanks
to m a ny te c h n i c a l d eve lo p m e n t s , s u c h a s
r e co m b i n a n t D N A t e c h n o l o g i e s b a s e d o n

Good PracticeAt the Colloquium, all members of the Program got together to enjoy lectures by guest speakers, students group work, anddiscussion with Cooperating Institutions.

biochemistry or microscopy based on physics. In
parallel, new principles have revealed the target
molecules for drug discovery, and new treatment
techniques have been created. In other words, inorder to elucidate life phenomena and createtechnologies, an ecosystem where both are
performed at a highest level as two halves of awhole is necessary. Therefore, this program aims topromote knowledge professionals who can integrate
both technology and mechanistic elucidation, as
well as contribute to the development of academic
disciplines and industries that contribute to humanhealth.

WINGS Journal Club – with young first authors of cutting-edge papers as advisers and role models –WINGS Journal Club is a research training session where students study about cutting-edge papers in various research fields related to life
science and technology. Program students present and discuss a cutting-edge paper in front of a young first author of the paper, sometimes
a graduate of the Program, who will serve as adviser. It may be a bit intimidating to present in front of the author, but the best adviser,
who is just a bit ahead of your time, will answer your questions on the spot! After the seminar, we have a mini get-together, where students
can talk about their career path with the advisers, who are their role models, in a relaxed atmosphere. Since 2020, the sessions are held
online, making it possible to invite graduates from afar, including those who have set up their businesses abroad, to participate as advisers.

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Student’s Voice

What educational frameworks are needed to translate science into
society

Knowledge and Experience Synthesis: Forging Next-Generation
Researchers

Universities have accumulated a lot of scientific results.
What kind of vision is needed to put them into practice in a"timely" manner and make them internationally competitivein the market?
This program has the potential to be a game-changer. It
brings together students from diverse backgrounds in the
broad field of life sciences, and many partner companies
bring their expertise to the program.
We will continue to work together to increase theiropportunities.

Through the comprehensive curriculum, we can apply theknowledge gained from experimental training and facility
tours conducted in other laboratories to our own research,aiding in the creation of new studies. Additionally, during
regular events, we can exchange newly generated ideas withother graduate students and foster a cycle of excellent
research through mutual feedback. This environment will
support our growth as excellent researchers, equipping uswith specialized skills and a broad perspective.

Tatsuya Oohashi
Sysmex Corporation
Reagent Engineering Executive Vice President

Huang Yuxiang
1st year Doctoral Student, Departmentof Biological Sciences, Graduate Schoolof Science[Office and section in charge] WINGS-LST Office[Inquiries] 03-5841-0246
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Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Excellent Leader Development for Super Smart
Society by New Industry Creation and Diversity

Message fromthe President

Moving forward with the Concept of Excellence

CHIBA Kazuhiro
President, Tokyo University ofAgriculture and Technology

Driving Super Smart Society by New
Industry and Diversity
The TUAT-WISE Program bases on agriculture andengineering and fosters excellent doctoral humanresources who has acquired skillsets of bold vision
for the future and steady implementation. They are
expected to create new fields by their cutting-edge
researches; “Creation of New Industries”.
The engineering education in TUAT includes
artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, advanced
measurement and sensing, IoT, human-assisting
robots, smart mobility (automatic driving), energy
control (storage batteries, device materials), etc. as
its strength. While that in agricultural education arefood production, plant factories, animal husbandrya n d ve te r i n a r y m e d i c i n e, fo r e s t b i o m a s s ,environmental conservation (sea, water, air, soil),
infectious diseases, plant genomics, breeding,microbes, environmental monitoring etc. The goal is
to create innovation through "agricultureengineering collaboration" by mutual understandingof diverse fields and exchanging their knowledge andtechnologies.
In the first step of the curriculum, we aim to

improve students' understanding of diversity,internationality and English debate skills acrossgender, nationality, and specialty for acquiring
research conceptualization, team formation andleadership. In the second step, students try tolaunch joint projects and construct joint researchteam through the "Joint Project of Agriculture andEngineering" fund. In the third step, students will

Leaders for Academia, Industry,
International Organization
To foster excellent leaders, education in global
perspective is indispensable. We have the world topclass universities in North America, Europe and Asia
as our partner institutions. Foreign researchers fromthose top-class institutions commit in the educationin this program. They are responsible for the global
lectures and "international workshop" in which
students from TUAT and the partner institutions
engage in group discussions. They help students
improve their internationality and English discussion
skills. We will also be in charge of encouraging
students for overseas training and study abroad, andwill activate international joint research. For thispurpose, we support their "Overseas Activity
Expenses". In addition, students' research activities
are supported by "RA expenses". Furthermore,
research project teams of students from both
agriculture and engineering backgrounds arefinancially supported by the Joint Project ofGood Practice

The curriculum has three learning steps, in which respective goals are set to foster excellent leaders who drive super-smart society.
Support systems have also been established to enhance the learning.

Agriculture and Engineering Fund.
The Consor tium for the Creation of New
Industries, consisting of companies and publicresearch institutions, is also committed to thecurriculum, and industry and academic sectors work
together to develop human resources. In the firststep of the curriculum, students learn aboutcompanies' research activities through lectures bypractitioners from partner companies. In the final
step, students present their own research seeds toexperts in companies and academia, receive
feedback, and formulate an action plan to put theirresearch achievements in practice in society.
To complete the program, students have to pass
the Qualifying Examination (QE) by taking thecourses provided by the WISE Program besides
completing their department in graduate school.
Students will take the QE in the last semester of the
2nd year of the master's course and in the 3rd yearof the doctoral course.

Hinomi221, the fruit of “agriculture-engineering collaboration" based on a multidisciplinary and diversity
approach
Hinomi221 is a company created by WISE Program students with different majors. The skills and experience acquired during our 5-year
tenure in the program led to the creation of this company, which focuses on developing solar engineering solutions for agricultural value
chain problems. Our first target is the reduction of food loss, which can be up to 70% for some cultivated crops in developing countries dueto the lack of adapted technologies. In Hinomi221, we have developed a multi-crop-to-food processor that uses solar energy and has asimple design, taking into consideration the maintenance needs in developing countries while ensuring sustainability. We have associated itwith a sustainable zero-waste business model, where even the remains such as peels or shells are considered valuable material forcomposting and cosmetics.

The TUAT-WISE Program bases on agriculture and engineering and fosters excellent doctoral human resources who can execute“Creation of New Industries” ; new fields creation by their cutting-edge researches.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
27 (FY2019), 30 (FY2020), 24 (FY2021), 23 (FY2022), 27(FY2023), 25 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 93[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 16 departments<Graduate School of Agriculture> Agriculture, Veterinary
Sciences<Graduate School of Engineering> Biotechnology and Life
Science,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Applied Chemistry,develop an action plan to effectively apply theirown research achievements to society.
In cooperation with the 19 partner institutions inJapan and abroad, we will produce highly skilled"knowledge professionals" who have comprehensive
perspective, originality, and high-level specialization,
and who will bring new ideas and new developments
to academia, industry, international organizations,and other fields.

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Sustainability of the earth is in a critical condition and it is uncertain even in 2050. In it, abilities beyond conventional concepts
are required for the human resources in order to lead the future society. It is important to act toward the common goal withstrong will and courage, and with mutual dialogue together with people of diverse backgrounds even if we have difficulty. We
need to identify what should we achieve in the next stage, not merely promoting cutting-edge research. If we pioneer a newworld and attract people even it has not yet been focused on from them, we can naturally establish an outstanding figure of theworld and it will be recognized in the near future. I hope you will challenge with all your conviction, without sticking to formality.

FY2018ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] Ohtsu Naoko (Director of Organization for WISE Program, Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture, Agricultural Production Sciences
course, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture), (Engineering), (Philosophy), (Life Sciences), (Veterinary Medicine)Name of the program to be noted: Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education[URL] http://www.wise.tuat.ac.jp/en/

Year of selection

Mechanical Systems Engineering,Department of Electrical Engineeringand Computer Science,Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability
Research,Industrial Technology and Innovation,Electrical andElectronic Engineering,Electronic and Information Engineering<Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering>
Bio-Functions and Systems Science, Food and Energy Systems
Science,Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science<United Graduate School of Agricultural Science> Biological
Production Science, Applied Life Science, Symbiotic Science ofEnvironment and Natural Resources, Agricultural and Environmental
Engineering, Agricultural Economy and Symbiotic Society[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
8 universities (including 7 foreign universities), 6 companies,
1 public interest incorporated association, 2 general incorporated associations,
2 research institute (including 2 foreign institute)
KUBOTA Corporation / AEON AGRI CREATE CO.,LTD /SHIMADZU CORPORATION / Japan
Agricultural Corporations Association / Greater Tokyo Initiative / Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. /Recruit Co., Ltd. / AgVenture Lab /Jissen Women’s University / Tokyo Electron Ltd. /University of Oxford / The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) /Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e.V. (ATB) / University ofBonn / Gadjah Mada University / Vietnam National University of Forestry / Cornell
University / University of California, Davis / The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 8 (FY2022), 27 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to universities, 3 to private enterprises, 2 to public research institute, 1 to others(As of October 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

New value creation through site-based academia-industr y
collaboration

Thanks to the substantial support for the realization of my freeideas!

KU BOTA Co r po ratio n now p ro m otes resea rch a nddevelopment with the keywords of "smart", "circular","innovation", and so on. We are also promoting globalization
with ESG management as a core perspective in our overall
company operation.
The vision of the WISE-TUAT Program fits with ourpolicies, thus, we would like to cooperate with the creationof new industries and development of excellent leaders byapplying the know-how which our company has cultivated tothe education.

I have been dealing with various natural phenomena for
proper mountain land management.
On the other hand, I needed to acquire knowledge ofsocial development that is closely related to mountain land
management.
This program has a full range of support to materialize
students' thoughts, and I was able to realize workshops withother programs that have strengths in the social sciences.
This helped me make great progress toward my goal of becoming a"nature x society researcher," which led me to choose my current position.

Dr. IIDA Satoshi
Senior Technical Advisor,
KUBOTA Corporation

ARATA Yohei
Researcher, Forestr y ResearchInstitute, Forest Research Department,
Hokkaido Research Organization (HRO)[Office and section in charge] Educational Affairs Office[Inquiries] 042-367-5545
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Tokyo Institute of Technology

Year of selection

FY2018Creating sustainable societies through [Material×Information]
multi-talented human resource development

Message fromthe President

President, Tokyo Instituteof Technology

As part of education reform, the University has created a system to provide joint education by removing the disciplinary 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 for social innovation in the converged fields ofmaterials science and informatics. In addition to encompassing the entire 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”.

Fostering individuals who can create
new industries
The program empowers students to become“multitalented individuals” who utilize informatics
to conceptualize new ideas through multifacetedthinking and a broad perspective as well as
contemplate new social services when approachingoriginal research on materials and informatics.
Multitalented individuals are expected to create
new industries that link materials and informatics tob u i ld a s u s t a i n a b le s o ci e t y. A lt h o u g h t h e
manufacturing industry in Japan (unique Japanese
Monotsukuri industry) is very strong, industry
growth necessary to continue to lead the world will
be difficult using the conventional way of thinking.
Due to advances in informatics such as data
science, simulation, and machine learning, thediscovery and design of new materials are becoming
possible. The era utilizing information technology
has arrived, allowing market-specific optimizationand production management of devices andprocesses as well as the creation of social services
from consumer trends. However, traditional
materials research is conducted at a specific level

innovation towards attaining a sustainable society,such as the molecular material or device and process
and 4) global leadership ability to introduce newlevel. A broader perspective that encompasses theservices to the world.
eventual social services has yet to be fostered.
By working in a team of exceptional students
Consequently, graduate-level education must aim toconverge materials
science and informatics
through a broad
perspective frommolecules to social
services. Students develop
the following abilities: 1)
creativity to realize
multifaceted ideas acrossthe fields of materials
science and informatics, 2)
a broad perspective to
id en t if y so cia l is su es
a cc u r a te ly by s i f t i n gthrough a vast amount of
information, 3) initiative
to take action to solve
challenges by spiraling
outward and expanding”Multitalented individuals” empowered by this program can freely move across complex spacefrom the atomic orwith axes of materials science, informatics, and social services. Due to diverse training, theymolecular level to social
flourish professionally.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
35 (FY2019), 20 each (FY2020-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 87[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
6 graduate schools, 13 departments<School of Materials and Chemical Technology> Chemical
Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering<School of Science> Chemistry, Physics<School of Computing> Mathematical and Computing
Science, Computer Science<School of Life Science and Technology> Life Science andTechnology<School of Engineering> Mechanical Engineering, Systems
and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Information and Communications Engineering<School of Environment and Society> Transdisciplinary
Science and Engineering, Innovation Science[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
2 public research institutes, 10 overseas universities, 33
companies
NIMS/AIST/Leiden University/McGill University/Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research/Imperial

College London/Cornell University/Sorbonnen University/Tsinghua University/Beijing Normal
University/Chulalongkorn University/Indian Institute of Technology Madras/AGC Inc./AKEBONOBRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. /ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION/ENEOS Corporation/Hamamatsu
Photonics K.K./Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd./JEOL Ltd./JFE Steel Corporation/JX Nippon Mining & Metals
Corporation/KANEKA CORPORATION/Kao Corporation/KYOCERA Corporation/Mitsubishi
Chemical Corporation/MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC./MITSUI MINING & SMELTING
CO., LTD./NAGASE & CO., LTD./NGK INSULATORS, LTD./NIPPON KAYAKU CO., LTD./Nissan MotorCo., Ltd. /Niterra Co., Ltd./Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd./Resonac Corporation/SEIKO EPSONCORPORATION/Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd./SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd./TAIYO YUDEN
CO., LTD./TDK Corporation /TODA KOGYO CORP. /Toshiba Corporation/TOSOH CORPORATION /Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd./TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION/ZEON CORPORATION[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 7 (FY 2021), 14 (FY 2022), 21 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 5 to universities, 26 to private enterprise, 4 to public research institute, 7 to others(As of November 2023)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

MASU Kazuya

University-wide efforts to empower students to become multitalented individuals in materials science andinformatics

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] YAMAGUCHI Takeo (Professor, Institute of Innovative Research/School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Tokyo Tech Academy for Convergence of Materials and Informatics (TAC-MI)[URL] https://www.tac-mi.titech.ac.jp/en/

from diverse backgrounds to tackle various
challenges, students learn different viewpoints andfoster a cross-disciplinary understanding tocommunicate effectively. The program is offered asa joint effort of all six graduate schools in charge ofthe program, the Institute of Innovative Research,and the Institute for Liberal Arts. The programeducation is provided in cooperation with private
corporations, the National Research andDevelopment Agency, and top-notch overseas
universities.

Program characteristics andexcellence
The program focuses on “new industry creation” and“new field creation”, which is the foundation of new
industry. We aim to create new industry byadvancing from materials-based industries to nextgeneration industries. Financial, trading, andsof tware industries have incorporated withinformation technology and shifted into areas withhigher information value. In contrast, materialsbased industries have yet to fully utilize highinformation value. A path forward is to create
industries with high information value built uponmaterials. Currently, no education program fosters
talent who can create such industries. Although
double-major programs in some countries allow
students to study materials science and informatics
independently, opportunities for cross-disciplinaryinteractions among students and faculties as well asGood Practice

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.

to connect ideas from molecules to social innovation
are woefully lacking. The characteristics andexcellence of t h e p rogra m a re to p ro d u ce
“multitalented individuals” who are unprecedented“knowledge professionals”. Knowledge professionals
are materials scientists systematically educated instate-of-the-art informatics or information scientists
who understand and can systematically apply stateof-the-art materials research. Not only do theyrecognize the connection of materials to social
services, but they are also passionate about creating
new industries.

Tokyo Tech’s original “Practice Schools” in Materials Informatics
Students propose solutions to companies’ most pressing problems by utilizing material and information science
We implement “practice schools” at companies – as first-year doctoral program courses – at which faculty members and students work
together for 6 weeks to access information throughout the company in large volumes and solve its pressing problems. This will beaccomplished by applying students’ knowledge and experience obtained during their studies at TAC-MI, which is a prerequisite to join.
Practice schools in AY 2022 were conducted in cooperation with 2 sites: Asahi Kasei and Kao. Both institutions presented clear themes
relating to their researched, and expected results such as direction for improvement and solutions. This work differs from students’ usual
doctoral research activities. However, even in the limited time frame of 6 weeks, they made remarkable achievements by effectively
utilizing informatics and simulation techniques.

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

The support to develop multitalented individuals at the PracticeSchoolExpanding my specialty with TAC-MI to develop my abilities andcareer

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology (AIST) has implemented to empower students tobecome multitalented individuals. We would support thedevelopment of leaders expecting to solve social issues by
the TAC-MI program with Tokyo Institute of Technology.

I majored in experimental chemistry, but I also joined TACMI to expand my skills in my specialty through data analysis
with informatics, which would possibly lead to newachievements. I was able to learn things in multiple fields
from the transdisciplinary studies of this program. Moreover,there were many opportunities for practical experience suchas the Practice School, where I could map out a clear andspecific picture of my future plan to work in the industry.
The experiences through TAC-MI have helped me in mycurrent job.

HAMAKAWA Satoshi

KOBAYASHI Shuji

Executive Officer and Director General of Departmentof Materials and Chemistry, National Institute ofAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Resonac Corporation
Research Center for Computational
Science and Informatics, Researcher[Office and section in charge] WISE Program Group, Promotion Office for Education Programs[Inquiries] 03-5734-3793
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Nagaoka University of Technology

Year of selection

FY2018Global Pro-Active Root Technology Program[Program Coordinator] UMEDA MinoruExecutive Director·Vice President,Nagaoka University of Technology[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program〔Global Pro-Active Root Technology Program Course〕[URL] https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/e/wise/

Message fromthe President

A variety of students participate in this outstanding graduate program, including those with corporate experience, those fromother higher learning institutions, as well as international students. We believe that it is extremely important for students withsuch diverse backgrounds to actively engage with equally diverse faculty in various regions of the world in the pioneering of newacademic 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 idea of developing knowledge professional human resources are newly participating in the program. We lookforward to your continued support.

President, Nagaoka
University of Technology

Development of human resources for root technologies
able to contributing to the realization of SDGs
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 sustainableindustrialization and foster innovation") of theUnited Nations Academic Impact program (only one
institution in the world approinted for each of the 17
SDG initiatives) as a university serving as a model for
innovative efforts related to the SDGs. This is atestament to the recognition that the University andits graduates are contributing to infrastructured evelo p m e n t, i n n ovat io n , a n d su s t a i n a b leindustrialization globally. Our University is the only
institution selected from the East Asia region,
including Japan.
This program brings together the world's highest
level of research capabilities and pioneering
educational methods, to which the University has
continuously made contributions. Specifically, the"Root Technology" that forms the basis of allindustries and that integrates "IT," "materials
science," and "electrical engineering" contributes tothe realization of the SDGs in collaboration withdomestic and overseas industries and the world's
leading research facilities. This is a five-year
integrated education program for doc toralcandidates geared towards training knowledge

professionals. In this program, the following four
competencies will be honed to the "world-classlevel" through "Global Pro-Active Education": 1.
Ability to pioneer innovative academic fields to form
the basis for a career as a doctorate-level humanSince its foundation, our University has adopted
pioneering teaching methods, such as requiring onthe-job training (long-term internships) at companies
in Japan and overseas for approximate half-year
terms. The world's top research achievements in thefields of materials science and power engineering, as
well as unique practical competencies form thesource of graduates empowered to play an activerole as leaders. This program demonstrates
pioneering teaching methods that can only beachieved through a long-term program of five yearsof master's and doctoral degree-focused instruction.
That is what we refer to as "Global Pro-Active
E d u cat io n ." " G lo ba l Pro -Ac t ive E d u cat io n"
incorporates a collaborative education method (dualsystem) in which advanced European industry
members and academia collaborate, and shareexperiences to foster leadership in various aspectsof business and research. Students have alreadyGood Practice

Establishing an environment for realizing global pro-active education

experienced a number of setbacks and difficulties
while engaging in advanced work at their home andoverseas destinations. After returning to the
University, the students share their experiences andcontinue to work with their academic advisors andmentors 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
was lacking in the university environment and of
tackling challenges in the field. In addition, as thehuman resources who will lead the next generationof 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 tomaximize the effectiveness of such learning, we will
promote the establishment of a suitable learninge nv i r o n m e n t tog e t h e r w i t h co l l a b o r a t i n guniversities, research institutes, members ofindustry, and government agencies in Japan andabroad.

Idea Development Dojo to strive and train together with corporate employees
The Idea Development Dojo opened in October 2019 as an education program for human resource development focused on producing
ideas for new innovation. Its activities are carried out using the SPRIX Dome that was built thanks to the generosity of SPRIX. At the Dojo,
students and young R&D personnel of companies have been working together to hone their ideas with "the eight key skills for idea
development," using these ideas to develop and carry out the productization and branding of new products with many successful results.
We look forward to the participation of more companies who wish to carry forward projects with us.

Characteristics of the teaching curriculum in global pro-active education, vision for human resources to be cultivated, and theprofessional career path of graduates

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 (FY2019), 15 (FY2020), 15 (FY2021), 15 (FY2022), 15(FY2023), 15 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 62[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
1 graduate school, 4 departments<Graduate School of Engineering> Science of Technology
Innovation, Master's Program in Engineering (MechanicalEngineering /Electrical Electronics and Information
Engineering /Information and Management Systems

Features of a "Global Pro-Active Education"
and Establishing a Suitable Environment

Nagaoka University of Technology

Nagaoka University of Technology

KAMADO Shigeharu

Establishing a world-class base for applied root technology instructionーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

resource; 2. Advanced IT capabilities in AI, IoT, anddata science that can continuosuly adapt in concrete
ways without pretensions; 3. Human-driven
pioneering able to open up unexplored areas whilebuilding and utilizing a diverse human resources
network; 4. Design thinking and implementation
capacities enabling the effective planning andproposal (production) of strategies demanded in theSociety 5.0 era.

Engineering/Materials Science and Bioengineering/Civil andEnvironmental Engineering/Nuclear Technology), System
Safety Engineering, Doctoral Program in Engineering (Energy
Engineering/Information Science and Control Engineering/
Materials Science/Civil Engineering and Bioengineering)[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
13 universities, 13 public research institutes, 4 local public bodies
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
Erlangen-Nürnberg, FAU/Universität Bielefeld/Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology/Sankyo
Tateyama,Inc/Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd/Nagaoka
Power Electronics Co., Ltd/Unipulse Corporation/Fuji ElectricCo., Ltd/SANKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD/Japan Business Create
Co.,Ltd/IBSystem Co., Ltd/Japan Fine Ceramics Association/
Niigata Industrial Creation Organization/The Institute ofApplied Energy/National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology/Niigata City/Nagaoka City/Sado City/
Shibata City

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 5 (FY2021), 1 (FY2022), 9 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to private enterprise, 1 to public research institute, 1 to government agency, 3 to others(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

Research internship curriculum for promoting world- classinternational joint research

Real feeling of grow th through experiences in dif ferent
environments

I feel that the students of the WISE Program understandtheir streng ths ver y well and have the abilities todemonstrate them. It is because of this that we can entrustthem with creative work. Switzerland and Japan have very
similar mentalities for approaching engineering and otherforms of craft. Switzerland is more conservative in thisrespect, although that is what has distinguished its industries
and tradition. I look forward to our intercultural exchangethat is sure to bring about innovation.

What was most inspiring for me was my experience at The
National Institute for Environmental Studies, where I was
dispatched under a research internship. I acquired more
recent perspectives and concepts through research guidancefrom people other than my supervisor. I was also able to gain
an understanding of where I stand as a researcher andconsider my future career path. I want to produce researchoutcomes that are truly useful for promoting the SDGs,
based on the concepts I learned through this program.

Dr Sebastien Vaucher
Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials
Science and Technology·Researcher

Tran Phuong Thao
The National Institute forEnvironmental Studies (PD)[Office and section in charge] Division of Academic Affairs[Inquiries] 0258-47-9241
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Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY2018

Graduate Program of Transformative Chem-Bio
Research

Message fromthe President

President, Nagoya
University

The “Mixed Lab” Concept offers
optimal opportunities

Breakthrough in challenges confronting society and technology in chemistry and biology
Developing researchers who will advance interdisciplinary frontiers and become future experts
The advancement of science and technology is rapidly changing the world. Achieving a breakthrough in the challenges
confronting society and technology requires researchers who will not only promote existing areas of their individual studies but
also daringly explore interdisciplinary frontiers and open up new horizons.
GTR intends to develop such researchers who will advance interdisciplinary frontiers and become future experts. For thispurpose, GTR provides practical opportunities to help acquire genuine research power to open up interdisciplinary studies while
conducting studies in different research environments and performing challenging innovative interdisciplinary research. GTR’s
mindset and its method of exploring interdisciplinary frontiers are spreading throughout the entire university and are closelyreflected in its planning of doctoral education programs.

Beyond interdisciplinary frontiers toachieve breakthroughs
To achieve sustainable development of society, thehuman race must solve many challenges, including
environmental and energy problems, stable foodproduction, the development of materials leading toindustrial and technological innovations, and life
science research that contributes to the promotionof health. Accordingly, the roles of chemistry andlife science research are expected to increase inimportance. To make breakthroughs in thesechallenges confronting science and society, we needto pioneer interdisciplinary research fields that will
open new horizons. To overcome the walls between
conventional disciplines that stand in the way ofsuch efforts, an excellent research power to breakthrough is essential. The research power to breakthrough consists of two elements: the power toovercome and the power to connect. The former
involves a frontier spirit, power of execution, andconfidence that can be developed only by taking theinitiative in carrying out attractive and high-quality
research. The latter involves connecting different
disciplines, leading to the creation of innovativeideas for solving problems through free and openminded discussions. The Graduate Program ofTransformative Chem-Bio Research (GTR) intends tocultivate this research power to break through andtrain researchers who will advance interdisciplinary
frontiers and create the knowledge of the future.
Each year, GTR trains around 30 researchers who
have acquired an excellent research power to break

Good Practice

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.

different disciplines work together to generateinnovative ideas through daily discussions, and thencollaborate to realize these ideas. The mixed lab,which allows world-class researchers toenthusiastically work on interdisciplinary studies,offers an optimal opportunity for researchers intraining. The GTR program further expanded themixed lab concept to develop research power tobreak through. This program encourages students tocreate a proposal for interdisciplinary research at an
early stage so that they establish a strong 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 theguidance of two mentors. Thus, GTR trains capable
researchers who will play a pivotal role in the next
generation, making full use of the know-how
accumulated in ITbM in its realization of the mixed
lab concept.

Original and Creative Planning on the Part of GTR Students Make the Program Even More Attractive
GTR screens and supports the events which students plan and execute themselves. The events conducted thus far include exchange
programs among the students under COVID-19 pandemic conditions, lectures by students on different disciplines, projects to promote
communication with foreign students, and tours of laboratories of different disciplines. In addition, some of the ideas for lectures by the
Graduate School and the GTR Program that qualify for credits, have been initiated by students. The planning conducted by graduate
students, therefore, embodies the spirit of the GTR Program, which intends to create an interdisciplinary frontier, and has become an
excellent opportunity for creating and fostering cohesive and collaborative networks among the students.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
60 (FY2018), 30each (FY2019-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 62[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 12 departments(After restructuring of schools in April, 2022 : 4 graduate
schools, 11 departments)<Graduate School of Science> Material Science (Chemistry)(After restructuring of schools in April, 2022 : Natural Science(Group of Chemistry)), Biological Science (After restructuring

GTR consists of three pillars of programs andcourses. A high degree of expertise is required for
conducting high-quality cutting-edge research, anda broad range of knowledge must be acquired withcuriosity to launch into different fields of study. To
achieve this, GTR provides a curriculum aimed atdeveloping foundational strengths, covering a wide
range of disciplines including materialtransformation/func tions, advanced nanomeasurement, chem-bio/drug discovery, systems life
science, neuroscience, and biomass/breeding. GTR
also offers a course for cultivating comprehensive
research power. With a variety of activity plans, thecourse develops foresight, inventiveness, researchcreativity, ability to create personal connections andhuman networks, and an international mindset. The
last and the most important of the three is the
program for developing research power to breakthrough.
The Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules(ITbM), the parent organization of GTR , hasproduced many prominent findings that could havematerialized only through interdisciplinary researchin chemistry and biology. The key to success lies in
the mixed lab concept, in which researchers of

Nagoya University

Nagoya University
SUGIYAMA NaoshiーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] YAMAGUCHI ShigehiroProfessor, Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules, Nagoya University[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Name of the program to be noted: Graduate Program of Transformative Chem-Bio Research[URL] https://www.itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp/gtr/en/

through and who challenge themselves to create
new knowledge that will aid in the development ofsociety.

of schools in April, 2022 : Natural Science (Group of Biology)),International Collaborative Programme in Science between
the University of Edinburgh and Nagoya University<Graduate School of Engineering> Molecular andMacromolecular Chemistr y, Materials Chemistr y,
Biomolecular Engineering<Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences> Forest andEnvironmental Resources Sciences, Plant Production
Sciences, Animal Sciences, Applied Biosciences, International
Collaborative Program in Agricultural Sciences between
Nagoya University and the University of Western Australia<Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences> Basic
Medicinal Sciences[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
3 public research institutes, 1 university, 2 private
enterprises, 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 Physical andChemical Research/Kaneka Co./Konica Minolta, Inc./
ITbM-GTR consortium[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 24 (FY 2021), 23 (FY 2022), 31 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 16 to universities, 45 to private enterprises, 2 to public research institutes, 15 to others(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

Jointly training researchers able to solve global environmental issues

Rare chance to see other areas of study to propose meaningfulstudies

SHINOZAKI Kazuo
S e n i o r A d v i s o r, R I K E N
Center for Sustainable
Resource Science

Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), theparent organization of Graduate Program of Transformative
Chem-Bio 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 ourconcerted efforts with GTR, CSRS intends to contribute to
the production of excellent researchers who are capable ofsolving global environmental and resource-related problems.

KAJIWARA Keiji

I joined GTR as I thought hands-on experience in other fields
would make my own studies more interesting and useful.
The greatest advantage of joining GTR was that I could
experience the importance of learning about the challenges
and cutting-edge technologies in other disciplines which
would not be possible if I stayed in my lab. As I now work for
a company, what I learned in GTR is foundational to mymindset of “projects of value to both company and society.”

Future Creation Division, Advanced CoreTechnology Center, Technology Development
Headquarters, Konica Minolta Inc.

[Office and section in charge] The GTR Student Support Office[Inquiries] 052-789-2954
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Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY2018

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

Message fromthe President

Close guidance by industrygovernment-academic collaboration

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 to achieve on yourown. 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, and human resources who create social value and start businesses. To thisend, we have developed a system of collaboration with industry, national research institutes, overseas research institutes, anduniversities and also launched the Doctoral Education Consortium. We will make every effort to promote the project with thehope that it will produce outstanding human resources needed by the world.

President, Nagoya
University

Accelerating product innovationfrom 30 years to 10 years
In this program, on the basis of his experience that it
took 30 years from the start of research anddevelopment on gallium nitride crystal to practicaluse of blue LEDs, Prof. Hiroshi Amano (Program
Coordinator) fosters three types of human resources
who will play different roles in the rapid andcontinuous creation of product innovation in future
electronics. Since the key to accelerating innovation
is for the 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 a curriculum to nurture
excellent human resources according to the vision of
the future imagined by each student while setting
improvement of abilities in one’s field of expertiseand acquisition of experience and the ability to work
collaboratively in teams with different types ofhuman resources. This program accepts students
with a keen interest in manufacturing and products.
More specifically, in addition to students with thebasic academic skills necessary to acquire high levelsof expertise and comprehensive capabilities, as wellcapabilities; (2) strong motivation and enthusiasm to
explore and practice leading-edge engineering anddisseminate it in society; (3) the ability to discuss,disseminate information and practice in theas the motivation to explore the frontiers ofengineering and create new value, the following four
items are added as qualifications for participating in
the program: (1) a higher level of basic academic

Good Practice

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

Innovator course offers a long-term internship at acompany where students learn about the key points
for completing product development and aim tolaunch collaborative research. Investigator course
students take up long-term residence and conductcollaborative research at overseas institutes. They
deepen their studies, develop the foundation forinternational collaborative research, and writeinternational co-authored papers.

The DII Collaborative Project in the fourth year isthe program’s most ingenious initiative and aims toenable students to experience DII collaboration andunderstand the importance of cooperation. Teamsof different types of DII students are formed basedon the abilities, knowledge and experience theyobtained through their internships, and they work
together to solve challenges for future electronics inthe real world.

DII Collaborative Project with external collaborators and cooperating institutions
In the "DII Collaborative Project," which takes place over a long time around the 2nd year of the doctoral course, students who are aiming
to acquire each DII skill make teams and challenge to create products to solve social issues. In this collaboration with students, faculties,
and society members of not only DII program but also outside the program, and with advice from mentors in industry and national
institutes, team members share the roles of DII and work on market research, technology development, product creation, and social
implementation. They have acquired knowledge and skills for the creation of future electronics, and have achieved prizes in off-campus
business plan contests and obtain external funds by the students themselves.

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)

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 (FY2018), 20 (FY2019), 20 (FY2020), 20 (FY2021), 20(FY2022), 20 (FY2023), 20 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 100[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
1 graduate school, 13 departments<Graduate School of Engineering>Electronics, ElectricalEngineering, Information and Communication Engineering,
Materials Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Process
Engineering, Materials Design Innovation Engineering,

In this program, researchers and engineers fromcompanies, national research institutes and otherinstitutions serve as mentors and provide students
with direct guidance over a long period of time. All
students participate in the short-term overseasinternship immediately after the start of the
program. In the second half of the second year, each
student selects courses from among those aimed ateach Deployer, Innovator, and Investigator type andworks to acquire necessary skills. In the DII basic
subjects, the environment for e-Learning will beenhanced to study anytime and anywhere. Englishlanguage education and transferable skills training
will also be provided to improve international
communication skills. In the Workshop for Human
Society Problem Challenge, leading figures in avariety of industries are invited to give lectures toallow students to learn about the various challenges
related to the creation of future electronics as wellas ideas and technologies to solve them.
In Long-term Internship, students study in hostorganizations for six months. Deployer course
students visit multiple organizations, such as venturecompanies, to establish a variety of personal
relationships and develop their international
perspectives, foresight, and planning abilities. The

Nagoya University

Nagoya University
SUGIYAMA NaoshiーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] AMANO Hiroshi (Professor, Director of the Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability Center for Integrated Research of FutureElectronics, Nagoya University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: DII Collaborative Graduate Program for Accelerating Innovation in Future Electronics[URL] https://www.dii.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/international arena; and (4) the initiative to takeproactive and independent actions.

Chemical System Engineering,
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Energy
Engineering, Applied Energy[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
3 universities, 3 overseas research institutes, 3 domestic
research institutes, 17 companies
Innovation for High Performance Micro-electronics/
Interuniversity Microelectronics Center/Office ATOQS/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency/National Institute forMaterials Science/National Institute of Advanced Industrial

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
S c i e n ce a n d Te c h n o l o g y / K A PI O N I n c . / D E N S OCORPOR ATION/TOSHIBA CORPOR ATION/TOYOTACENTRAL R&D LABS., INC./Hitachi, Ltd. Central ResearchLaboratory/FUJITSU LABORATORIES LTD./Miraiproject
Corporation/Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd./National
Univer sit y of Singa pore/ TAIYO NIPPO N SANSOCORPORATION/Tokyo Electron Ltd./TOYODA GOSEI CO.,
LTD./Nissan Motor Co., Ltd./Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd./
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation/Nanjing University/Japan
Venture Capital Association/NC State University/
Forschungszentrum Jülich/MIRISE Technologies Corporation[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 7 (FY 2022),6(FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to universities, 10 to private enterprises, 1 to public research institute(As of October 2023)

Expectations for fostering innovators through diverse collaboration

FUYUKI Takuma
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Transmission Devices Laboratory
Semiconductor Devices Department

In this era of VUCA (Variability, Uncertainty, Complexity, andAmbiguity), the creation of innovation requires people who
can integrate cultures and knowledge without being boundby already-existing values. When I participate as a mentor in
the DII collaborative project where a team of people isformed regardless of major, age, or nationality, I feel that thedevelopment of such hu man resou rces is steadily
progressing. Our company will work together to develop
outstanding professional people who will lead the future ofelectronics.

Voices of Graduates

Developing originality as a researcher

INUKAI Daiki
SHISEIDO CO., LTD. Global
Innovation Center

After graduating from the bachelor degree, I had been
struggling with my career path. As the program gave us
various skills other than research in laboratory, I decided tojoin the program. In this program, I experienced a variety ofpractical work, such as commercialization studies,fundraising, and intellectual property. Moreover, I madedeep contacts with the community outside the universityand doctoral students in different fields, which helped me
clarify and develop my strengths as a researcher.

[Office and section in charge] DII Office[Inquiries] 052-747-6985
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Year of selection

FY2018Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic
Devices

Message fromthe President

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals” whowill play key roles in industry, academia, and government.
In 2021, Kyoto University established the Division of Graduate Studies to enhance its liberal arts and general education courses,
and centrally manage its diverse graduate degree programs. The new division promotes collaboration and cooperation among
graduate schools in diverse aspects of education and research.
It will ensure that the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under the government’s Doctoral Program
for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). WISE programs are provided in close cooperation with leading
companies and world-class research institutes in Japan and leading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating
advanced “knowledge professionals” and promoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

Kyoto University

Kyoto University
MINATO NagahiroーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] KIMOTO Tsunenobu (Professor Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University[Fields of diplomas] Engineering, Science, Informatics
Name of the program to be noted: Doctor (Engineering), Doctor (Science), Doctor (Informatics)(Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices)[URL] http: / / www.e-takuetsu.ceppings.kyoto-u.ac.jp / en /President, Kyoto University

Objective
Human society is currently entering a period ofsignificant transformations focused on electronics
such as the IoT (Internet of Things) revolution,
wearable information devices, self-driving andelectric cars, and smart grid. In such a society, manyhigh-performance photonic and electronic devices
function as the core of the hardware while being
integrated, and require further performanceenhancement and creation of new functions in the
future. On the other hand, the explosive expansionof knowledge, due to advances in science andtechnology in recent years, has given rise to the
problem of a lack of comprehensive outlook as asignificant subdivision of specialized fields wasdeveloped. In particular, it is considered thatspecialized education in a specific discipline is notenough to solve issues of a wide range of fields ofhuman society such as advanced informationoriented society, environment, energy, and artificial
intelligence. It is essential to nurture talents who canmake right decisions while looking at everything,from fundamental theories to system application,"Originated in Our University". This WISE program
promotes combined and vertically integrated
education focused on the field of photonic andelectronic devices, extending from deepening thewith a holistic perspective, resolve challenging
issues, and lead the critical fields in the future.
At Kyoto University, we have our original scientificconcepts and key technologies that should be called

understanding of fundamental physics and theory
to the management and application of systems andinformation. Also, we collaborate with private
enterprises representing Japan around the world,
national and public research institutes with thehighest level of research capabilities, and top-classand leading overseas universities. Moreover wesystematically implement education and quality
assurance of a global standard and raise world-classprofessionals of knowledge who create "Advanced

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Photonic and Electronic Devices" through an
integrated 5-year doctoral degree program.

Nurture TalentWith the common philosophy of "Challenging thephysical limits and developing an informationoriented and energy-saving society", the WISE
Program (Doctoral Program for World-leading

Innovative & Smart Education) aims at nurturing
international pioneers who can lead the field ofadvanced photonic and electronic devices as well as
related academic fields, specifically, those with thefollowing abilities.
1. Originality
2. Holistic perspective
3. Challenge ability
4. International mindedness
5. Self-dependence"e-Wise Cafe", a place for students to interact with other research fields or faculty members, which is plannedand operated by the students themselves.
Since 2019, we have been holding the "e-Wise Cafe" as a place to promote the interaction among students from different fields as well as
faculty members. The e-Wise Cafe is planned,
operated, and lectured by the students themselves. In the lecture, they introduce their research contents to other students in different
research fields in an easy-to-understand manner.
In addition, they introduce the hardships and ingenuity of their own studies, failure stories, and personal life or their hobbies. After thelecture, they have a round-table conference to further interact with each other.

Scheme of Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
FY2019-FY2024 Master 15, Doctor 5 (each year)[Number of people engaged in the program] 40[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
3 graduate schools, 4 departments<Graduate School of Engineering> Electronic Science andEngineering, Electrical Engineering<Graduate School of Science> Physics and Astronomy<Graduate School of Informatics> Informatics[WISE Cooperating Institutions]

Image of Master's / Doctoral Education and Degree Examination

6 universities, 2 organizations, 2 public research institutes,
4 private enterprises
University of Cambridge / Humboldt University of Berlin/ ETH Zurich / Dresden University of Technology / Nanjing
University / Sungkyunkwan University / National Institutefor Materials Science / National Institutes for Quantum
and Radiological Science and Technology / 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.

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 2 (FY 2020), 13 (FY 2021), 9 (FY 2022), 16 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 13 to universities, 23 to private enterprise, 3 to public research institute, 2 to others

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Student’s VoiceContributing to human resource development at the WISE Program "Innovationof Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices" with External Stimulation

New ideas come up through interaction with researchers in various
fieldsI 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 such as
quantum beams, nuclear fusion, materials science, life
science, and medicine, we would like to provide students
with opportunities to gain various experiences, giving a goodstimulus.

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 is essential
to always think about how my research will make practicaldevices or systems better. I believe this program will give mea valuable experience to get acquired such a wide
perspective toward academic discipline not limited to myresearch field.

OHSHIMA Takeshi(As of October 2023)

Director, Quantum Materials and Applications
Research Center / National Institutes for Quantum
and Radiological Science and Technology

HARA Masahiro
Graduate School of Engineering,
Department of Electronic Science andEngineering, 3rd year doctor's student[Office and section in charge] Office of "Innovation of Advanced Photonic and Electronic Devices" Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education[Inquiries] 075-383-2494
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Osaka University

Year of selection

FY2018Transdisciplinary Program for
Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Message fromthe President

President, Osaka University

Osaka University has envisioned becoming a university dedicated to creating a society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling
life. Based on this vision, we aim to cultivate individuals capable of tackling various societal issues through co-creation with society.
Our unique program offers a comprehensive curriculum that fosters students’ practical research skills to achieve internationally superior
research results in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and life sciences, as well as entrepreneurial (social implementation) skills toeffectively translate their research results for the benefit of society and to make innovations. Students are improving themselves daily
through healthy academic competition to become PhD graduates who will contribute to the prosperity of our society, by such means asimproving the quality of life (QOL) and eradicating the threat of various diseases.
We hope that this program will produce globally active opinion leaders.

Professionals with research &entrepreneurial skills
Japanese biomedical research, despite producing
various original and internationally superior researchfindings, is lagging behind that of other countries intranslating the results of basic research forapplication to the society. At Osaka University, we
have been 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. Suchhuman resources will be the experts in knowledge
that are needed in this society.
Students develop their practical research skills
through discussion with our outstanding researchers
regarding the techniques to overcome scientificchallenges. Moreover, these discussions regarding
the challenges they face in student-centeredresearch, which is an education system unique to our
graduate school, strengthens their practical researchskills. In addition, students develop an ability to
examine their research by interac ting withresearchers working in fields different from theirown, making them aware not only of advanced
scientific expertise but also of the uniqueness of
their own research.
To develop their entrepreneurial skills, we offer

lec tures to provide students with detailed
knowledge about the market and needs analysis,
intellectual property strategy, and regulatory
science, which is later put into practice by students.

To foster “experts in knowledge” who translate
research results for application in the society basedon their ability to investigate biomedical science, wemust work with other graduate schools andintroduce education that is linked to society, in
addition to offering the conventional specialized
education provided in graduate schools.
Therefore, our program promotes education
through a global academia-industry-government

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

network.
Osaka University has many scientists who leadcutting-edge research and produce internationally
outstanding research results in areas such as
immunology and autophagy. This provides students
with an environment in which their practicalresearch skills are strengthened through active
cross-departmental research and education. In
partnership with the Graduate School of Medicine,
Dentistry, and Life Sciences, Research Institute forMicrobial Diseases, Immunology Frontier ResearchCenter, Osaka University Hospital, and Dental

Hospital, we encourage students to develop their“practical research skills,” which is the ability toconsider biomedical science and perform basic
research. Furthermore, Osaka Prefecture, PMDA,
National Institute of Health Sciences, National
Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health andNutrition, and domestic and overseas large
pharmaceutical companies participate in our
education activities, providing students with various
opportunities to develop their “entrepreneurial
skills”.

Familiarization with sites participating in societal implementation of biomedical science
Students visit companies and laboratories that foster societal implementation of biomedical science research findings, gaining workplace
experience. While deepening their understanding of how companies are responding to society’s unmet needs, and learning about open
innovation and the corporate research environment and mindset, students will discuss their own research with corporate researchers,
fostering connections between industry and academia. Students visit the National Institute of Health Sciences (photograph on the left),which is at the cutting edge of regulatory science, to gain insights into current research and development focused on scientific measures
aimed at ensuring pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, and to learn how this research directly contributes to improving people’s living
conditions.

Students receive training for “practical research skills” and “entrepreneurial skills” in addition to the conventional education
received in graduate school.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 (FY2018), 30 each (FY2019-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 111[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

Academia-industry-government
network

Osaka University

Osaka University
NISHIO Shojiro

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ー
Programs selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] MORII Eiichi (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctorate (Medicine), Doctorate (Health Sciences), Doctorate (Nursing), Doctorate (Dentistry), Doctorate (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Doctorate(Pharmacy), Doctorate (Frontier Biosciences), Doctorate (Science), Doctorate (Engineering)
Name of the program to be noted: Completion of Transdisciplinary Program for Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation[URL] https://www.med.osaka-u.ac.jp/pub/bei/en/

Furthermore, by visiting the companies thatparticipate in social implementation of researchfindings, students cultivate a bold attitude thati nvo lves t a k i ng h igh r isk s a n d lea r n so cia l
implementation through their experience.
Quality Assurance of the Degree
At the end of the 3rd year of the 5-year program (the2nd year of the 4-year program), students will takethe Qualifying Examination (QE). In the QE, practicalresearch skills acquired through practice will beassessed by 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 be assessed. Students
present own research for its implementation tosociety and its problem-solving plan. In addition,
students defend their doctoral thesis at the graduate
school of their affiliation.

Biosciences[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
15 companies, 1 independent administrative agency, 1national institute, 1 national research and development
agency, 1 local public body
Pfizer Inc./ Novartis Pharma K.K./ Johnson & Johnson
Innovation/ IQVIA Solutions Japan K.K./ Eli Lilly Japan K.K./
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd./ Otsuka PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd./ Shionogi & Co., Ltd./ Daiichi Sankyo Company,
Limited/ Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation/ SYSMEXCORPORATION/ Takara Bio Inc./ Quantum Operation,[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 2 (FY 2022), 22 (Expected Completion in FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 3 to universities, 1 to private enterprise

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Inc./ Cytiva/ EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd./ Osaka
Prefectural Government, Department of Commerce,
Industry and Labor/ Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Agency/ National Institute of Health Sciences/ National
Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition

Core human resources through the transformation of healthcare
industry

SHIMIZU Takeshi(As of October 2023)

EY Strategy and Consulting
Co., Ltd., Health Sciences &Wellness, Partner

The healthcare industry is at a transformational stage andhas 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 acomplex mindset for dealing with situations in which drasticchanges in success models could occur, and for
dealing with changes caused by financial pressure such as anincrease in the elderly population or a higher cost of drug
development.

Voices of Graduates

The WISE Program has broadened my horizons

ISONO Moeko
Assistant Professor, Biomedical
Ethics and Public Policy, Graduate
School of Medicine, Osaka University

My research concerns the issue of delayed diagnosis in patientswith rare diseases. I participated in the WISE Program because
I want to think about what I could do for patients who are
currently undiagnosed. The positive aspects of the program
were as follows: I was able to hone my presentation skills
through both classroom learning and practical application; I
had the opportunity to interact with other PhD students; andabove all, I gained the opportunity to seriously consider
setting up a venture company as a way of implementing theresults of my research as my personal option.

[Office and section in charge] Administrative Office for the Transdisciplinary Program for Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WISE), Graduate School of Medicine[Inquiries] 06-6210-8231
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Hiroshima University

Year of selection

FY2018The Frontier Development Program for Genome
Editing

Message fromthe President

P re si d e n t of H i ro s h i m a
University

Genome editing is drawing attention worldwide as it is a biotechnology capable of modifying genomic information of various organisms
by using artificial DNA-cutting enzymes; it is thought to bring a revolution to anything from selective breeding to medical applications.
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 the education 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
their career path. The university is hoping to attract well-motivated students who are capable of creating new industries that can unlock
world’s future.

What are the capabilities trained by
the program?
Genome editing, which is a new technology to freely
modify various organisms’ genomic information byusing artificial DNA-cutting enzymes (genome
editing tools), has rapidly expanded in recent years.
This is due to technologies that can be used in awide 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 promote researchand development in genome editing for industrial
and medical applications such as selective breeding,drug discovery, and gene therapy, in addition tobasic research with ethical considerations in mind inJapan. In particular, the cutting-edge research style
has changed a lot with the development of CRISPRCas9, a new genome-editing tool introduced in 2012.
While genome editing using CR ISPR- Cas9 is
becoming more popular in Japan at a constant speed
due to its simplicity, there are only a few developers
and experts 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 dif f icult to modif y
genetically up until now, and possibly for industrial
applications.

Hiroshima University is one of Japan's leading
universities in genome editing research and isaffiliated with several core researchers who run The
Japanese Society for Genome Editing. Moreover,Courses offered: Life Science Course/
Medical Course
This program has two courses and af ter thethird year under the organizational structure toexperience the speed of cutting-edge research,features the development of advanced andpractical research and development abilities byacquiring the ability to develop in society (the ability
to implement in society) through collaborative
research with participating companies and partner
institutes of the Consortium of Innovation for BioDigital Transformation (BioDX), COI-NEXT.
① Overview of Life Science Course
This course is a five-year degree program(transfer students can also take this course fromtheir third year). We develop the leading-edge
human resources for future genome editing by

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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)teaching students the basic to advanced knowledge
and skills of genome editing in the first and second
year, from the third year with practicing research
to utilize the acquired knowledge and skills
through 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 training at partner institutions inJapan and abroad while practicing doctorate thesis
research using the acquired knowledge and skills
after systematically learning the basic to advanced
knowledge and skills of genome editing in the firstand second year.

Social meeting of students from WISE programs across research fields and universities
Social meetings with other WISE programs are held yearly as a part of social events with the aim of providing students, faculty, andindividuals from partner companies with opportunities to interact, share information, expand their knowledge and horizons, and facilitate
networking.
In 2021, the social gathering was held with Kanazawa University’s WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology.
This year, the University of Tsukuba's Ph. D. Program in Humanics of joined the meeting as new participants, and 60 individuals from the three
universities attended. Following the program’s introduction, the students in attendance interacted with each other in small groups, shared
information about their research project and possible career paths, and experienced a meaningful time potentially leading to future research.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
11 each (FY2018-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 60[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

Hiroshima University

Hiroshima University

OCHI Mitsuo

Welcome to Hiroshima University: ‘The Frontier Development Program for Genome
Editing’ on the theme of ‘Developing a Future Society with Genome Editing’ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] YAMAMOTO Takashi (Professor, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture, Docor of Philosophy, Doctor ofPhilosophy 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 Program for Genome Editing[URL] https://genome.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

Program on the Consortium of Innovation for BioDigital Transformation (BioDX), COI-NEXT has
conducted with companies in a variety of fields forthe project of developing the basic technologies touse industrial genome editing and also advanced theresearch and development, including humanresources development and career path formationin collaboration between industry and academia.
According to a curriculum conducted by top national
and international genome editing researchers, thisprogram develops human resources that can
respond flexibly to industrial structure changes
based on new industries and social trends to them.

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Genome editing technologies show great promise[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
3 universities, 1 company
Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto
University/ Graduate School of Technology, Indusrial andSocial Sciences, Tokushima University/ Department of
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University/
Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 4 (FY2021), 2 (FY2022), 15 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 6 to universities, 1 to private enterprise

TAKAMI Akihide(As of October 2023)

To achieve carbon neutrality in the automobile society by
2050, Mazda Motor Corporation has been collaborating with
Hiroshima University and the Tokyo Institute of Technology
for studying renewable biomass (microalgae) to produce bioderived liquid fuel as an alternative to fossil fuels. Genome
editing technologies are innovative technologies which holdpromise in dramatically improving microalgal productivity,
an issue with microalgal bio-derived liquid fuel.

Supreme Principal Engineer, Technical ResearchCenter, Mazda Motor Corporation
Specially Appointed Professor, Hiroshima University

Voices of Graduates

Best program to master genome editing techniques, safety, andethicsNARIMATSU Yuki
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor,
Graduate School of Integrated Sciencesfor Life, Hiroshima University

I, enthusiastically, joined this program to become proficientin genome editing techniques with the aim of creating modeldisease animals to help treat intractable diseases. Enrollment
in this program enabled me to master not only genome
editing but also various research techniques essential forcontemporary life science research. The program also offers
value-adding seminars, allowing me to learn the process oflinking research techniques with societal translation whileconsidering safety and ethical issues.

[Office and section in charge] Collaboration Office, Education Office, Hiroshima University[Inquiries] 082-424-6819
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Nagasaki University

Year of selection

FY2018Global Health Elite Programme for Building a
Healthier World

Message fromthe President

President of Nagasaki
University

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 and research that contributes
to human health on a global scale”. In order to innovate graduate school education, it is important that this programme strives tobecome 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 Health and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as a foundationof our WISE Programme, we are committed to foster leaders in the field of global health through working in collaboration withboth 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.

Train global health professionals
who can build a healthier world
In the 21st century, the globalization of economy,
industry and distribution has rapidly progressed.
This rapid growth in globalization has caused bothsocial and environmental issues to increase which
requires global attention. In particular, emerging andre-emerging infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS,
Ebola virus disease and Malaria have become global
health issues and cause for concern throughout theworld. Hence, we believe there is an urgent need topromote global health and encourage internationalsocieties to work together to eliminate the problems
we are facing on a global scale. In order tocontribute to solving these global issues, Nagasaki
University (NU) has launched a degree programme,
NU WISE Programme through affiliation withinternationally renowned institutions in global
health, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine (LSHTM, UK). Having the NU School of
Tropical Medicine and Global Health at its core, NU
WISE Programme aims to foster leaders in global
health with a mission to "train global healthprofessionals who can build a healthier world".

Specifically, we focus on training leaders who havethe ability to understand the health challenges on afield level and are dedicated to addressing healthissues utilizing their academic knowledge andpractical skills in areas such as global policy planningand implementation. In addition to strengthening
our collaboration with accredited international
institutions such as LSHTM, we are dedicated to

The Nagasaki University WISE Programme consistsof a five-year doctoral programme. Up to the second
year of the Master’s degree programme, the lectures
are focused on the coursework and are taught byfacult y staf f including practitioners whose

Good Practice

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

specialized areas are cross-disciplinar y andinnovative. In particular, the Epidemiology andStatistics modules are taught using LSHTM teachingmaterials by LSHTM faculty staff invited to teach in
Nagasaki. Furthermore, advanced modules havebeen established for the NU WISE Programme inorder to meet course requirements and facilitate
quality research.

From the third year onwards, students will focus
on their research work. Each student is assigned asupervisory team. By assigning faculty members
specializing in different areas of research, theprogramme aims to maintain a diversity so students
can set practical objectives and receive the mosteffective research guidance from their experienced
supervisory team.

Establish “Highly Practical Professional Training Program” to foster professionals who can tackle pandemic andcontribute to the public health policymaking and implementation.
Students in this programme include medical doctors who participated in the medical humanitarian assistance at the San Lazaro Hospital in
the Philippines and for the COVID-19 cluster on a cruise ship at the Nagasaki Port. These experiences have encouraged students to work on
new research topics to enhance their knowledge in this field. Taking advantage of the experience we gained through living with the new
disease in this unprecedented times, we have established a Doctor of Public Health Programe (DrPH) in October 2022 with aims tostrengthen our programme for fostering professionals with high level leadership and management skills in public health, who can tackle theglobal issues regardless of the academic disciplines and contribute to policymaking by adapting scientific evidences, decision-making, andimplementation of the policy.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
5 (FY2018), 23 (FY2019), 48 (FY2020), 49 (FY2021), 43(FY2022), 44 (FY2023), 50 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 80[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 6 departments<Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences> Infection
Research, Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences<School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health>Top-level education and research
programme in global health

Nagasaki University

Nagasaki University
NAGAYASU Takeshi

Promoting human health and peace, and pursuing research that contributes to the improvement of global
health through the study of scienceーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] ARIYOSHI Koya (Professor, Department of Global Health, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy,Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, Doctor of Philosophy 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, Doctorof Business Administration, Doctor of Public HealthName of the program to be noted: Award title: "Global Health Elite Programme for Building a Healthier World"[URL] http://www.wise.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/?lang=en

training leaders and pursuing common goals
throughout the various internal departments suchas Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine(Nekken), Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
and overseas research stations in Kenya, Vietnam
and the Philippines. With our 75 year history andproven success in educating professionals in the fieldof infectious disease, we are commit ted to
expanding both our education and research areas.
Furthermore, our mission is also focused on
further developing our collaboration with externalorganizations such as Hokkaido University ResearchCenter for Zoonosis Control; National ResearchCenter for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University ofAgriculture and Vetenrinary Medicine; School ofInternational Health, Graduate School of Medicine,the University of Tokyo; National Center for Global
Health and Medicine; JICA; National Institute of
Infectious Diseases; Sysmex Corporation; Shionogi &Co., Ltd.. Whilst strengthening relationships with ourpartner organizations, we aim to develop ourprogramme so it functions as a hub in the field ofglobal health in Japan.

Department of Global Health, Nagasaki Univeristy London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine JointPhD Degree Programme for Global Health<Graduate School of Engineering> Department ofAdvanced Engineering<Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health> Doctoral
ProgramDoctor of Public Health Program[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
4 universities, 1 Incorporated Administrative Agency, 2
National Research and Development Agencies, 2 Corporate

Companies
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine /Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control/ National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases,
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine/ School of International Health, Graduate School of
Medicine, The University of Tokyo / National Center for
Global Health and Medicine / JICA / National Institute of
Infectious Diseases / Sysmex Corporation / Shionogi & Co.,
Ltd.

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 1 (FY2020), 1 (FY2021), 7 (FY2022), 6 (Expected completion in FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 1 to medical practitioner, 3 to postdoctoral researcher, 1 to incorporated administrative agency, 2 to universities, 2 to publicresearch, 2 to others(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Student’s VoiceFor win-win relationship by utilizing each other's intellectual property

Bridging between Japan and the United Kingdom through COVID-19
research

Since collaborative graduate school agreement with
Nagasaki University in 2015, we have been collaborating inareas such as research guidance, dissertation/ethics review,accepting interns, and hosting international conferences.
After the opening of the Nagasaki University NCGM Satellite
in 2017, we have been working towards closer collaboration. I
hope that in the future, cooperation will be promoted thatleverages the intellectual property of both parties, such as
conducting joint research and jointly holding seminars.

My PhD focuses on understanding the impact of social
contact and behavioral patterns on the transmission of
SARS-CoV-2 in Japan and the United Kingdom using
epidemiology and mathematical modeling techniques. As I
conduct a comparative analysis between the two countries
amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this joint PhD program funded
by WISE has provided me a challenging but rewarding
opportunity to work closely with professors from LSHTM,
Nagasaki University and National Institute of Infectious
Diseases public health professionals.

KOKUDO Norihiro
Chairman, National Center
for Global Health andMedicine

NAKAMURA Tomoka
Nagasaki University - LSHTM
Joint PhD Degree Programme
for Global Health, Year 3[Office and section in charge] Administrative Office for Nagasaki University WISE Programme[Inquiries] 095-819-7583
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Waseda University

Year of selection

FY2018

Graduate Program for Power Energy Professionals
Cross-disciplinary educationand standardization education

Message fromthe President

Waseda is leading an advanced graduate program in collaboration with 12 partner universities, producing
Ph.D. holders who will make a positive impact on global carbon neutrality

TANAKA Aiji
President of Waseda
University

Fostering doctoral resources
to innovate power and energy
The world has seen emerging global trends such as
the shift to digital and AI, and a focus on global
environmental protection for the realization of asustainable society. In response, the industry sector
related to electric power and energy infrastructureis entering a period of structural transformation.
Many technological innovations have been achieved,
such as renewable energy and systems for its
management; electric vehicles; storage batteries;
and IoT. As a result, the energy supply sector has
begun a shift to small-scale distributed work. Now
there is an urgent need for unconventionaltransformation and reconstruction of energy
networks.
This program provides an inter-university
platform for collaborative education and researchamong 13 national, public, and private universities toenable the creation of new industries that willcontribute to Japan's future vision of achieving"Society 5.0" and 2050 carbon neutrality. The
program promotes more practical education andresearch than usual, in collaboration with domestic

industrial creation; and international collaboration,and overseas companies and research institutes
all essential for new era intellectual professionals.
spanning numerous energy fields.
We envision a newgeneration of advanced
intellectual professionals
who will design the futures o ci e t y, p a r t i c u l a r ly : 1 )manufacturing professionals
who can innovate newenergy systems; 2) businesscreation professionals who
can innovate new energy
business models; and 3)
international standardization
professionals who can
i n n ov a te g l o b a l e n e rg ypractices.
We o f f e r a f i ve - ye a r
program to give students an
integrated education andr e s e a r c h ex p e r i e n ce t oensure that they acquire six
pillars of deep expertise;
Graduate School Platform for 13-University Collaboration:
bird's-eye view perception;
A human resource development scheme that will contribute significantly to the creation ofstrong fusion; joint research;
new electric power and energy industries.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number of students
to be recruited)]
49 (FY2018), 26 each (FY2019-2023)[Number of people engaged in the program] 68[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
Waseda University 4graduate schools,8departments、Hokkaido University 1graduate school,1department、Tohoku
University 1graduate school,1department、University of Fukui 1graduate school,3departments、University of
Yamanashi 1graduate school,2departments、Tokyo Metropolitan
University 1graduate school,1department、Yokohama National University 1graduate school,2departments、Nagoya
University 1graduate school,1department、Osaka University 1graduate school,1department、Hiroshima
University 1graduate school,1department、Tokushima University 1graduate school,2departments、Kyushu University
1graduate school,1department、University of the Ryukyus 1graduate school,3departments
Waseda University <Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering>Advanced Science and Engineering,
Applied Chemistry,Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering、<Graduate School of

Fundamental Science and Engineering>Applied Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Electronic and Physical
Systems、<Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering> Environment and Energy Engineering、<Graduate
School of Creative Science and Engineering>Department of Earth Sciences,Resources and Environmental Engineering、
Hokkaido University <Graduate School of Information Science and Technology>Information Science and Technology(Course of Systems Science and Informatics)、Tohoku University <Graduate School of Engineering>ElectricalEngineering、University of Fukui <Graduate School of Engineering>System and Infrastructure Engineering for Safe andSustainable 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 and Technology, Energy
Materials Science Course, Green Energy Conversion Science and Technology Major)、Tokyo Metropolitan University<Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences>Applied Chemistry for Environment、Yokohama National
University <Graduate School of Engineering Science>Chemistry and Life Science Mathematics, Physics, ElectricalEngineering and Computer Science、Nagoya University <Graduate School of Engineering>Electrical Engineering、Good Practice

Waseda University

Waseda University

Waseda University is promoting cutting edge research and innovative education based on its out-standing research outcome. In
this program, Waseda plays a key role in collaboration with 12 partner universities, 58 leading corporations, and 9 international
research institutions to develop international standards in interdisciplinary graduate programs. Also, even in the post/with
COVID-19 society, we will continue to develop new educational methods, making the most of new digital technology for ourstudents. Consequently, Waseda University will commit itself to paving the way for a carbon-neutral future and promote thedevelopment of highly-skilled professionals holding Ph.D. who will contribute to human society.

This program sees the energy value chain of the
future as ranging from the tiniest component, theelectric charge, to huge power networks. With thatvision , we have prepared a com prehensive
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; andthe humanities and social sciences, to design an
optimal society. Ten credits are required in sevencourses, including: Power Resource Optimization, amultidisciplinary course in power engineering andenergy materials; Social Science for Energy
Innovation, lectures on the implementation of
innovative energy infrastructure systems, intended
to hone the students’ skills and vision for businessdevelopment; and Seminar on Business Creation.
The program also develops the students’ capacity
through: specialized elective courses that leverage
the unique expertise of each university; panoramicelective courses including lecture courses onleadership development lectures and basic AI/IoT;
multi-layered education and research guidance; andsem i na rs o n n ew i n d u s t r y creatio n — all i ncollaboration with a comprehensive group of
research organizations. Furthermore, in coordination
with Japan's power and energy systemstandardization measures, the EMS Shinjuku R&D
Center, established at Waseda University as aーPrograms selected in FY 2018

ーPrograms selected in FY 2018

[Program Coordinator] HAYASHI Yasuhiro (Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Information Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Graduates will receive certificates of program completion, awarded jointly by all 13 universities.
[URL] https://dpt-pep.w.waseda.jp/en

Whole aspect of the PEP educational program: Providing education mixing different fields for designing a future society

paragon of neutrality and fairness, has been partiallyopened to provide unparalleled international
standardization education.
We ensure high quality of education with various
t ypes of exa minations, including selec tive
examination (SE); qualification examination (QE);
final examination 1 (FE1) for evaluation of advanced

PEP students can learn the essence of new business creation through 3 steps based on the wisdom of humanities
and social sci. faculty to integrate energy, humanities, and science.
Humanities and Social Sciences faculties at Waseda University customize the essence of the knowledge and skills to teach knowledge andpractical skills for creating new industries in the new age of energy, such as power and energy-related systems, economics, laws, andbusiness models. PEP program takes a three-step approach to nurture students' knowledge and skills. 1) lectures: "Social Science of Energy
Innovation" to acquire basic knowledge, 2) group work: "Practical Business Creation" and 3) serving as a judge of the annual "Business Idea
Contest" to gain new insight from a different perspective.

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Osaka University <Graduate School of Engineering>Electrical, Electronic, and Infocommunications Engineering、
Hiroshima University <Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering>Advanced Science and Engineering、Tokushima University <Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation>Science and Technology, Sciences
and Technology for Innovation、Kyushu University <Graduate School of Information Science and ElectricalEngineering>Electrical and Electronic Engineering、University of the Ryukyus <Graduate School of Engineering andScience>Engineering, Materials, Structural and Energy Engineering, Interdisciplinary Intelligent Systems Engineering[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
18universities, 2companies, 2research institutes, 1industry-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, Knoxville /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[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 14 (FY 2020), 13 (FY 2021), 9 (FY 2022), 7(FY2023 September)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 15 to universities/20 to private companies/4 to public research institutions/4 to others(As of September 2023)

research expertise; and final examination 2 (FE2) toverify acquisition of 45 credits or more andpublication of one or more papers co-authored incollaboration with institutions at international
academic societies and the like. The PEP program
will continue to foster "PEP-people", Ph.D. holders
who will energize society.

Hoping to develop advanced professional human resources that
support a carbon neutral society

KONISHI Masako
Operating officer, Tokyo Gas
Co., Ltd.

Realization of carbon neutrality in the electric power/energy
industries is a global challenging issue. With "work towardachieving net-zero CO2 emissions" as one of our management
policies, Tokyo Gas is working on various activities now.
However, we believe that only advanced professionals having
expertise in multiple fields can undertake this difficult mission.
We expect much from this program because it will provide
education/research experiences featuring an integration ofarts/sciences and a mixture of academic-industrial fields aswell as opportunities to meet different people.

Student’s VoiceFor the Development of Highly Functionalized Catalysts

HIKINO, Takuya
TD4, Department of School of
Advanced Science andEngineering, Waseda University

I synthesize porous catalysts with controlled nano-levelstructures using inorganic nano-molecules and particles. The
significance of energy materials, including catalysts andbatteries, and the societal systems and international
standardization built upon them, is increasing. To deepen myknowledge and experience in these areas, I have joined thisprogram. I aspire to gain a comprehensive understanding
across various fields and, through overseas research, growinto a researcher capable of international contributions.

[Office and section in charge] PEP Program Office[Inquiries] 03-5286-3238
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Tohoku University

Year of selection

FY2019WISE program for
Sustainability in the Dynamic Earth

Message fromthe President

President,Tohoku University

In addition to conventional discipline-based education offered by each graduate school, Tohoku University aims to build a graduate
school that is appropriate for a world-class research university by enhancing various "degree programs" that transcend theboundaries of disciplines, national and regional borders, and organizations such as industry and academia, centered on the
Advanced Graduate School. In this context, the WISE Program plays a major role in the "creation of new value" through co-creation
with industry and other sectors of society, to cultivate outstanding world-class researchers with highly specialized personnel. Now
in its fifth year of operation, this program is making progress in fostering human resources to become knowledge professionals
with practical skills based on advanced knowledge as an educational program in the fields of "environment and earth science"and "disaster science" based on co-creation with society.

Study the Earth,
Discover the future
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 advances in our knowledge of Earth’s
structure, the field of Earth system science has
evolved into a precise understanding of themechanism of dynamic phenomena, which isseamlessly linked to disaster science. In addition,
modern society faces new large-scale risks such as
space environment disasters caused by fluctuationsin the planetary space magnetic field.
Earth scientists in Japan have specialized inresearch into subduction zone phenomena such as
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Now, thesefundamental studies have progressed to the stage
w h e re t h ey c a n d i re c t ly lea d to e s s e n t i a l
i m p r ove m e n t s i n o u r d i s a s te r p r e ve n t i o ncapabilities. Moreover, many disasters are caused byb ot h n at u r a l e nvi ro n m e n t a l f ac to r s a n d a
combination of information, social, and economic
factors. To build a society that can respond todiverse and complex risks, we need to further
elucidate the mechanisms governing natural
phenomena and improve corresponding prediction
techniques. We must also urgently develop skilledscientists who have the practical abilit y tounderstand humans and society and communicate
scientific research results to society. This programaims to produce knowledge professionals who canIn this program, we will achieve these educational
objectives through hands-on training by an
integrated academic team with the participation ofa wide range of departments. This style of training
exploits the fact that students learn more from eachother than from lectures.
As a second educational policy, we will invite
private companies and organizations to build a"Sustainability Study Consortium." One of theconsortium's purposes is to develop skilled scientists
that are adept at working in the field throughproject-based learning. Students will learn the basics
of risk management, which forms the basis of allindustries.
The third policy of this program is to provide
international joint education with director-classf acu lt y m e m b e r s f ro m ove r s ea s a f f i lia te dorganizations. In collaboration with faculty
members who have experience of United Nations
o rga n iz at io n s a n d t h e J a p a n I n te r n at io n a l
Cooperation Agency (JICA), we plan to collaborate
with international organizations to conduct researcheducation and achieve international contributions.
Through the three educational policies unique tothis graduate degree program: “study among

Good Practice

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

diversity, on the job, from around the world,” we willdevelop "snow crystal-type human resources" withmultifaceted abilities. We aim to supply thesehuman resources to a wide range of sectors,
including industry, government, and academia.
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the "Sendai
Fra m ewo rk fo r D isa ster R isk Reduc tio n ," aframework for countries around the world toimplement disaster prevention and mitigation.
To h o k u u n i ve r s i t y h a s m a d e a s i g n i f i c a n t

contribution to formulating this framework and willfurther contribute to achieving this goal througheducation. The Tohoku region is characterized by
globally rare large-scale disasters and massive
natural risks; thus, researchers visit this region fromall over the world. By taking advantage of our
location, this program aims to create digital teachingmaterials and disseminate them internationally via
the Internet.

The briefing concerning graduate programs for undergraduate students and their parents
Student recruitment briefings are held in December every year. In order to provide the latest and most accurate information toundergraduate students, master’s degree students, and their parents, and to encourage them to consider entering the doctoral program as
early as possible, a hybrid briefing concerning graduate programs was held in July. In the briefing, the social situation surrounding doctoralcandidates and graduate school reform through degree programs, the characteristics, and content of the WISE program for SyDE were all
explained. This briefing was held for the first time with a total of 40 participants across all levels — and mainly undergraduate students andtheir parents —, it became clear that there is a need for detailed information surrounding graduate programs at the early stages ofundergraduate study.

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.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
35 (FY2020), 20 (FY2021), 15 (FY2022), 15 (FY2023)[Number of people engaged in the program] 88[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
7 graduate schools, 15 departments<Graduate School of Science> Earth Science, Geophysics<Graduate School of Engineering> Quantum Science and Energy Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture andBuilding Science, Management Science and Technology<Graduate School of Information Sciences> Applied Information Sciences,

Study among diversity, on the job,from around the world

Tohoku University

Tohoku University
OHNO Hideo

Fostering leaders to respond to various risks with practical skills based on advanced knowledge, developing
HR to lead the transformation of future society.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] NAKAMURA Michihiko Professor, Major of Earth Science, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University[Fields of diplomas] 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[URL] https://www.syde.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

seamlessly acquire and convey advanced knowledge
for improving our understanding of issues related to
Earth system science.

Human-Social Information Sciences<Graduate School of Environmental Studies> Environmental Studies for
Advanced Society<Graduate School of Medicine> Medical Sciences<Graduate School of Arts and Letters> Japanese Studies, Global Humanities,
Integrated Human Sciences<Graduate School of Economics and Management> Economics andManagement[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
7 universities, 2 incorporated administrative agencies, 5companies, 2 national institutes

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Stanford University/Harvard University/University ofWashington/University College of London/University ofIndonesia/Sorbonne University/University of Hawaii at
Manoa/JICA/Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co.,
Ltd/Nippon Koei Co., Ltd/Penta-Ocean Construction Co.,
Ltd/Mitsubishi Electric Software Corporation/Japan
Organization for Metals and Energy Security/Sumitomo
Metal Mining Co., Ltd./National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology/National ResearchInstitute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 6 (FY2022), 10 (FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] FY2022: 3 to universities, 1 to public reserch institute, 1 to National Institute of Technology, 1 to others,
FY2023: 1 to university, 3 to private enterprises, 2 to govermment agency, 4 to others(As of November 2023)

How to deal with the Earth through sustainable resource development

KOYAMA Masaaki
Engineering Dept., Mineral
Resources Division, Sumitomo
Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

We are engaged in a comprehensive approach to copper andnickel, which are indispensable for global decarbonization,from mine development to smelting and manufacturing ofbattery materials. In mineral resource development, it isessential to properly manage exploration, operation, anddrainage treatment and tailing management facilities after
closure of mines for the global environment. We willcontinue to contribute to the industry by developing humanresources who are capable of consistently carrying out
sustainable development.

Student’s Voice

Enable us to share knowledge and expand our perspective

SAITO Koseki
2nd year of Doctoral program,
Department of Geophysics,
Graduate School of Science

I am studying the process of generating radiation in themagnetosphere. I joined this program to gain knowledge andperspectives from other research fields since its members
come from various disciplines and nationalities. We exchange
knowledge through monthly meetings and other activities.
Furthermore, the program facilitates the acquisition of
specialized skills and multifaceted abilities through extensive
joint training with companies, research institutes, andinternational organizations.

[Office and section in charge] WISE Program for Sustainability in the Dynamic Earth Office[Inquiries] 022-795-5591
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Chiba University

Year of selection

FY2019Applied Humanities Program for Cultivating
Global Leaders

Message fromthe President

Based on the philosophy of "Always Aim Higher", Chiba University promotes outstanding education and research that integrates
humanities and science, intending to develop next-generation human resources who can play an active role as leaders in the
global society. At the same time, we continue to take on constant challenges, such as reforming the structure based on our vision.
This program cultivates 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 research base in the humanities field at ouruniversity 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 as a bridge between the humanities and the community.

Interim President of Chiba
University

Asia-Eurasia × Digital Humanities:
Challenge of Humanities
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 understanding of people.
Yet, what we see in front of us is a complex world inwhich people of increasingly diverse backgrounds
move and come into contact with one another,which causes friction. Because we are in such amodern world, there is a need for a new study ofhumanities to move into the folds of diverse cultural
backgrounds and sensitivity and ever-changing social
dynamics to be able to identify guidelines for the
resolution of issues.
The first focus of the program is Asia-Eurasia. This
area covering East Asia, Southeast Asia, Russia in
Northern Eurasia and the Islam world is not only
deeply related to Japan's future direction, but it is an
exp eri m en t a l site (d evelo p e d a rea s f aci ng
challenges) where diverse issues of future societyarise in a pluralistic world where multi-ethnic, multilingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious elements
are mixed. It is the region where the strength to deal

with an ever-changing world is tested. The programaims 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 a changing society,technology to visualize environmental changes andsocial space with GIS (Geographic Information
System) or data science technology to forecast the

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 to move into the folds
of culture and sensitivity; and macro perspective
and technology to see from the perspective of data
science (Digital Humanities).
This program to cultivate such individuals has
structured a broad network inside and outside 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., Chiba Bank, and Keiyo Bank. In addition, we havea network with institutions of higher education in
China and Russia. Participating universities haveaccumulated innovative achievements inintercommunication 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

Good PracticeExcellent educational program implemented within a wide-area network

opportunities are also planned at local branch
offices of AEON and JTB. Graduate students
participating in the program may receive guidance
not only from the graduate school they belong to
but also from a diverse line-up of professionals inother affiliate institutions. Students heighten theirmotivation for study and research in regularmeetings for research reports and discussions toencourage one another and engage in friendly
competition.

Joint colloquiumThis program consists of a five-university collaboration. A joint colloquium is held once a year, where students from the partner universities
gather to present their research. The first colloquium was offered online, then it became possible to hold the colloquium as face-to-facemeetings from the 2022 academic year.
Following the workshop organized at the National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku) in 2022, the 2023 colloquium, hosted by
Kumamoto University, took the form of a three-day camp in Aso. There were 9 poster and 11 oral research presentations, and participants
engaged in active discussions.

Asia-Eurasia × Digital Humanities: Bridging Humanities and Social Implementation

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
12 (FY2020), 12 (FY2021), 12 (FY2022), 12 (FY2023), 12 (FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 79[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
Chiba University 2 graduate schools, 5 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

Excellent Educational Program
Through a Cooperative Network

Chiba University

Chiba University
NAKAYA Haruaki

Fostering top management personnel who will lead the diverse society by utilizing humanities

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] YONEMURA Chiyo (Executive Vice President, Professor, Graduate School of Humanities, Chiba University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy,Doctor of Philosophy (Philosophy), Doctor of Philosophy (Public Affairs),
Name of the program to be noted: Applied Humanities Program for Cultivating Global Leaders[URL] https://jinbun-takuetsu.chiba-u.jp/top/en/index.html

trends of social movement by making utmost use ofsocial research statistics and text mining (statisticalanalysis of text) is necessary. It is also an importantfocus of the program to localize data science in theapplication of analysis in Humanities to understandthe social movement of Asia-Eurasia.

on Public Affairs and Social Sciences,Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs<Graduate School of Science and Engineering> Mathematics and Informatics,Creative Engineering<Graduate Degree Program of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies>
Okayama University<Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences> Japaneseand Asian Culture, Human Socio-Culture, Socio-Cultural 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[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 1 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 1 to others

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Human Studies , Cultural Science, Human and Social Sciences
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI<Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies> Japanese History[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
6 universities, 1 inter-university research institute corporation,
1 public interest incorporated foundation, 4 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”(russian)/National
Museum of Japanese History/Aeon Environmental Foundation/AEON CO.,LTD/JTB
Tourism Research & Consulting Co./Chiba Bank/Keiyo Bank
(As of November 2023)

Thinking of the World from Asia

YAMAMOTO Yuriko
E xe c u t i ve D i re c to r a n dSecretary General of AEON
Environmental Foundation

AEON has been working on glocal management to exist andprosper together with the local region centering on Asia. In
order to develop business in the Asian market, it is necessary
to learn about the lives of customers in the region, realize anenvironment of society for diversity, and pursue global
values. We think that Takuetsu University's graduate program
accepts the challenge of such an initiative by industryacademia collaboration.

Student’s Voice

Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Learning in this Program

ISHII Kohei
Second Year Master's Course, Graduate
School of Humanities and Studies on
Public Affairs, Chiba University

This program enrolls students from a wide range of
specialized fields, fostering interdisciplinary discussions
through annual joint conference and seminar-style courses
within the universit y. In these activities, a mutual
understanding across different fields is deemed essential.
The program provides ample opportunities for collaborative
learning among students, where they actively engage with
one another. This collaborative learning environment is
considered indispensable for my research activities.

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Chiba University

Year of selection

FY2019Innovative Medicine CHIBA Doctoral WISE
Program
Sustainable Education System toCreate Medical Innovation

Message fromthe President

Based on the philosophy of "Always Aim Higher", Chiba University promotes outstanding education and research that integrates
humanities and science, intending to develop next-generation human resources who can play an active role as leaders in the
global society. At the same time, we continue to take on constant challenges, such as reforming the structure based on our vision.
This program will develop human resources with flexible thinking ability, challenging spirit, and resilience through education incollaboration 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 this program's graduates will become world-leading humanresources to develop modern medicine and medical care and realize a sustainable healthy society.

Interim President of Chiba
University

Nurture of World-leading Medical
Innovators
The latest technologies including cancer
immunotherapies and artificial intelligence aredramatically advancing medical care. Continuous
creation of “novel medical knowledge” is imperativefor Japan, which is a super-aging country, to lead theworld as a future model to achieve a sustainable
healthier society.
The Graduate School of Medical andPharmaceutical Sciences takes a lead role inoperation of Innovative Medicine CHIBA Doctoral
WISE Program (iMeC-WISE), based on its more than
100-year history. iMeC-WISE implements the newgraduate education system in cooperation withworld-class academic and research institutions,
including RIKEN and the University of California San
Diego (UC San Diego), many companies and theCenter for Artificial Intelligence Research in
T herapeutics of Chiba U niversit y. T h roughinnovative comprehensive training with a focus on
multidisciplinary close mentoring to nurture highlevel of broader perspective, cooperativeness,leadership and entrepreneurship, iMeC-WISE aims tofoster the nex t generation of outsta nding
researchers and innovators who will contribute to
the development of medical sciences, pave the way

to novel therapies and drugs, and develop
sustainable healthcare systems.

Good PracticeStudents 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.

Program. Each dissertation committee includes atleast one foreign professor to ensure that thedegree is based on the international standards.
iMeC-WISE provides students with financial
support and the career development office as wellas subsequent post-graduate employment positions
to maximize each student’s potential and build thefoundation for career success.

program.
Ten students for the Master’s Program and five
students for the Doctoral Program enter iMeC-WISE
every year. Qualifying examinations (QEs) areconducted at three stages to assure the quality of
the academic degree: QE1 in the 2nd year of the
Master’s Program, QE2 at the end of the 2nd year of
the Doctoral Program, and QE3 at the end of the“iMeC-WISE Laboratory Rotations” to nurture broader perspectives, creativity, and advanced practical skills
iMeC-WISE provides students with opportunities to conduct research in cooperation with researchers in various fields beyond theframework of industry, government, and academia. This system aims to help the students achieve their own goals, take the initiative increating new knowledge and values, and acquire the ability to contribute to society. The students are required to participate in a minimumof three rotations out of 28 labs, which are hosted in many departments of Chiba University, RIKEN, UC San Diego, and more.

iMeC-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.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2023, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15 each(FY2020-2024)[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< G r a du a te S ch o ol o f S cien ce a n d E ngin e er ing >Mathematics and Informatics, Earth and Environmental

Chiba University

Chiba University
NAKAYA Haruaki

Fostering creators of new "medical knowledge" and innovators of world-leading innovative medicine

Talented graduate students with dif ferent
backgrounds will major in at least two out of the six
specialized fields, which are organized beyond
departments and institutions: Therapeutics, Medical
E ngi n e eri ng , B io m e dici n e, D r ug D iscover y,
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 at least two projects
in different fields, equivalent to double majors, in
Frontier Medicine and Pharmacy of the four-year
Doctoral Program. Each student is guided byprofessors from three f ields and takes thecurriculum to nurture multidimensional skills
necessary for the creation of interdisciplinary
innovation: rotation training, self-planned overseas
training, self-directed retreat and others. The
International Double Degree Course, in which
students can earn Ph.D. degrees from both Chiba
University and a foreign university such as UC San
Diego is provided. The Chiba 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-government-academia collaborativeeducation consisting of 26 companies, and three
government institutions are also engaged in thisーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] SAITO Tetsuichiro (Vice President, Professor, Department of Developmental Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine), Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
Name of the program to be noted: Innovative Medicine CHIBA Doctoral WISE Program[URL] https://www.m.chiba-u.jp/dept/imec/en/

Sciences, Advanced Science and Engineering, Creative
Engineering, Fundamental 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 of Southern
California/Charité – Universitätsmedizin/University ofToronto/Institute of Physical and Chemical Research/
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andMessage from WISE Cooperating Institution
Technology/National Institute for Quantum Science andTechology/Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited/
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd/Sysmex Corporation/Eli Lilly
Japan K.K./Olympus Corporation/DNA Chip ResearchInc./H.U. Group Research Institute G.K./Genefrontier[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 2(FY2022),6(FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to unversities,1 to private enterprise,1 to medical practitioner, 4 to others

Let's deliver innovative therapeutic drugs to the world

Takeshi Kono
(As of October 2023)

Nippon Boehringer
Ingelheim, Co., Ltd. /Licensing Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim is dedicated to innovative drug
development and aims to transform the lives of patients.
Japan's scientific prowess is world-class, with universities
providing crucial support. The creation of pharmaceuticals
requires the collaboration of not only researchers but also
individuals from various professions. This program aims tofoster diverse talent and contribute as a company by striving
to create innovative drugs from Japan. We hope tocontribute to this initiative as a pharamceutical company.

Student’s Voice

Aiming to be a researcher who leads innovation

Hyeree Kim
D2, Frontier Medicine and Pharmacy,
Graduate School of Medical andPharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University

The program offers innovative medical knowledge, skills, andresearch opportunities across multiple disciplines, such as
p h a r m a c y, l i fe s ci e n ce s , a n d e ng i n e e r i ng , a n d a ninterdisciplinary environment that respects different
backgrounds and cultures. I joined this program to broaden
my horizons by gaining knowledge in my major and various
other fields. Discussions with my advisors and interactions
with other students in the program have been verystimulating. I will give back this experience to society.

[Office and section in charge] WISE Program Office, Academic Affairs Division, Inohana Campus Administration, Chiba University[Inquiries] 043-226-2817
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The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY2019Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to
Drive Transformation
Connecting science and society
through educational reform

Message fromthe President

The Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to Drive Transformation (FoPM) aims to set a new standard for graduate-level
education at the University of Tokyo and beyond. To achieve academic excellence, I believe that it is essential for diverse groupsof people to come together to discuss, learn, and identify and share challenges and solutions. In this context, FoPM provides adiverse and inclusive place for curious and talented graduate students to come together and engage in an open and transparent
dialogue with globally-minded scientists at various stages along a wide variety of career paths. This focus on diversity anddialogue, in addition to the acquisition of strong research skills, will foster graduates with both specialized knowledge in theirchosen field and the skills required to transcend boundaries and lead the future of science and society.

President, The University ofTokyo

Advancing social innovation throughbasic science
Mathematics provides the quantitative basis of allacademic disciplines and physics underpins thefundamental laws of all of the natural sciences. It
thus follows that physicists, mathematicians, andother specialists in the natural sciences play anessential role in the current shift to a knowledgebased society. Basic science specialists do not simply
contribute to academic research in their respective
fields; their work can also have a great impact onsociety. For example, the discovery of the DNA
double helix, the invention of blue LEDs, and eventhe development of the internet would not havebeen possible without their contributions. Physics
and mathematics will also be instrumental increating the academic knowledge essential for thetechnological innovation needed to resolve theglobal challenges facing our society today.
With this in mind, the “Forefront Physics andMathematics Program to Drive Transformation”(FoPM) uses education in state-of-the-art physics
and mathematics to cultivate logical, flexible, andnon-biased thinking. The program aims to foster

specialists in the basic sciences who can exert a wide
influence on science, technology, and social
innovation. By challenging outdated customs andlong-held beliefs within the education system, we

also aim to take advantage of Japan’s fundamental
strengths and develop a new internationallycompetitive model for graduate education in Japan.

Good PracticeDiversity, dialogue and faculty development
Recommendation Letter Writing Training: Workshops for faculty highlight the importance of the recommendation letter in deciding
students' future careers and provide tips on how to write a strong one.
Diversity and Ethics Training: Students learn the importance of respectful interaction and collaboration with people of different
backgrounds and discover how this can give them a new perspective on their research.
Lab Rotation: Students spend 4-6 weeks working in a different field of research to their own. Through this they experience a new culture
and develop skills to initiate new interdisciplinary projects.
4PM Seminar: After a lecture by an invited speaker, students give short talks on their research for those working in other fields, then discussand evaluate each other’s presentations.

Connecting people and research beyond traditional boundaries

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
40 each (FY2019-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 113[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
3 graduate schools, 6 departments<Graduate School of Science> Physics, Astronomy, Earthand Planetary Science, Chemistry<Graduate School of Engineering> Applied Physics< Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences>
Mathematical Sciences

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

FUJII Teruo

Creating the future through dialogue: Maximizing the potential of basic science specialists

FoPM builds on the University of
To k y o ' s t w o Wo r l d P r e m i e r
International ( WPI) ResearchCenters, the Kavli Institute for the
Physics and Mathematics of the
Universe (Kavli IPMU) and theInternational Research Center for
Neurointelligence (IRCN), whichhave contributed greatly to theg l o b a l i z a t i o n a n d r e fo r m o f
research systems at UTokyo andbeyond. The program offers acurriculum in which students comeinto contact, engage in dialogue,
and work closely with a diverse
range of people and research fields.
Overseas speakers from various fields joined the symposium held in FY2022. Master's students presented posters and Doctoral students gave oralpresentations in English. The event was a great success.
We make use of the expertise of
our external partner institutions,students’ eyes to the wealth of possibilities available
scientific backgrounds and experience.
require all students to experience research outside
to them outside of Japan and outside of academia
Within this diverse and inclusive environment, weof Japan, and have introduced a lab rotation systemwith the program’s International Career Seminar.
provide courses designed to foster an outstandingin which students learn new skills in a second
By providing a place where students can refinelevel of specialist knowledge, as well as those inresearch group within UTokyo. These activities
their specialist skills, develop an awareness of thewhich students develop an awareness of how they
provide our students with a global perspective andimpact of their research, and grasp the multitude of
could use this knowledge to solve complex global
enable them to understand the wider scientificcareer options available to them, FoPM aims tochallenges. Through our “Academic Writing andcontext of their work. Moreover, to ensure that suchmaximize students’ potential through diversity and
Presentation” and “AI and Quantum Computing”
international and interdisciplinary research proceeds
dialogue in today’s uncertain world.
courses, students acquire valuable skills for theirsmoothly, we offer a new seminar given by an expert
future careers, regardless of the path they choose toin diversity education and regular seminars in whichtake after graduation. We aim to further open
students mix casually with those with otherー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] MURAYAMA Hitoshi (University Professor, Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, The University of Tokyo)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science, or Doctor of Engineering
Name of the program to be noted: Completed the Forefront Physics and Mathematics Program to Drive Transformation[URL] https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/FoPM/

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Closing the gaps between research fields, countries and cultures[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
13 universities, 4 public research institutes, 3 companies
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
U n ive r si t y/Pek i ng U n ive r si t y/E N S d e Lyo n/H S E
University/CERN/Mathematical Sciences ResearchInstitute/IHES/Paul Scherrer Institute[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 27 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 1 to university, other prospective graduates' career paths are undecided as of November 2023

Klaus KIRCH(As of November 2023)

Professor at ETH Zurich and Headof Laboratory for Particle Physics,
Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland

My group and PSI Particle Physics cooperate with UTokyo,
KEK and J-PARC. This involves student visits in both
directions, something we wish to further intensify with theaid of FoPM. We recently organized a multidisciplinary
symposium between ETH, UTokyo, and the University of
Zurich. Several FoPM students attended and met withstudents from the Zurich region. A great experience toexchange views and insights – sometimes gaps between
research fields appear more challenging to cross than
distances between countries and cultures.

Student’s Voice

Excellent for working internationally while keeping foundations inJapan

KEN Eitetsu
G r a d u a te s t u d e n t ( D2) ,Graduate School ofMathematical Sciences

I have got financial support for a research visit to Europe aswell as effective training in academic English communication.
It is also very encouraging that my surroundings (both insideand outside academia) have started to treat me as a fullyfledged individual because of the salary for FoPM students.
The program has a comfortable and friendly atmosphere; I
can exchange information with office staff and otherstudents on a variety of issues such as other research fields,
grant management, and diversity. It has saved me manytimes.

[Office and section in charge] WINGS Desk, Academic Affairs Office of the Graduate School of Science[Inquiries] 03-5841-4078
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The University of Tokyo

Year of selection

FY2019World-lead i ng In novat ive Graduate St udy:
Advanced Business Law Program

Message fromthe President

These days, businesses face various problems brought by innovations in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, andbiotechnologies. In order to produce talents who can propose solutions to these kinds of difficult challenges, the World-leading
Innovative Graduate Study: Advanced Business Law Program (WINGS-ABLP) contains an ambitious curriculum promotinginterdisciplinary education by fusing topics from the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts. Before becoming an official part of theWISE, the program that formed its basis was already equipping students to flourish as visionaries in various fields, such as
academic, industrial, official, and legal circles. I expect that students who have completed the ABLP will lead policy-shaping invarious fields to navigate this age of great change.

President, The University ofTokyo

Co p i ng w i t h va r i o u s b u s i n es s
challenges
The Fourth Industrial Revolution represented by AI,
I oT a n d b ig d a t a , a n d i n n ovat io n s s u ch a sbiotechnologies, 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, tounderstand the essence of innovation, knowledge oft h e s c i e n c e s i s n e c e s s a r y, m e a n w h i l e , t oinstitutionally solve these business problems,
knowledge of social sciences is required. Thus, it isnecessary to collaborate across disciplinary bordersof the sciences and social sciences. Second, since theacademic fields of law, economics, and politics eachhave their own limitations in addressing these issues
exclusively and separately, there is also a necessity
for integration of study fields within social sciences.
Even with the need of interdisciplinary fusions,problems occurring in the actual society are
intricately intertwined, it is almost impossible todevelop and propose perfect solutions to thesecomplex problems from scratch. For example, inconsidering whether to grant patent protection on

the discovery about the function of new genesegment, it is difficult to clearly determine whichapproach is 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 to encourage theLaw has the inherent characteristics that, even though new social problems have arisen, could use the existing legal system as a starting point, and deal
with the issues by taking muddling through approach with gradual trial-and-error.

Producing the elites

This program provides the Basic Seminar for master’s
students and the Progress Seminar for doctoral
students as compulsory subjects in order to reflect
the aforementioned interdisciplinary fusion with afocus on law in the educational program. Aiming at
fostering interdisciplinary synergy effects, theGood Practiceprogram assembles students and professors
specializing in natural science, economics, politics
and law. This program will guide students to learn
specific research methods of law where trial-anderror could be used as a possible approach, andenlighten students with values such as freedom,

equality, and justice that inherent in law.
We expect that students who have completed
this program will flourish as elite practitioners,
researchers, and policy planners to lead industry,
government, and academia in the fields of business
law.

Interdisciplinary and integrative education led by legal studies in the field of advanced business law
In compulsory courses, the Basic Seminar and the Progress Seminar for Advanced Business Law, we invite lecturers from graduate schools
and collaborative institutions outside of the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, to cultivate students’ knowledge for interdisciplinary
studies. Besides, instead of teaching the means-ends thinking approach, we try to enlighten students to take a progressive trial-and-error
approach by using inclusive models based on the concept of law, to incorporate inherent values of law—freedom, equity and justice—into
the approach and therefore convince the public. In additional, students with diverse educational backgrounds have enrolled in andgathered for this program. By sharing and discussing the concepts of their master’s or doctoral theses, we are exploring and engaging in theinterdisciplinary studies.

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.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
7 each (FY2019-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 53[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
6 graduate schools, 14 departments<Graduate Schools for Law and Politics> Legal and Political<Graduate School of Engineering> Architecture, Systems
Innovation, Chemical System Engineering, Technology
Management for Innovation< G r a d u a t e S c h o o l o f I n fo r m a t i o n S c i e n ce a n d

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo

FUJII Teruo

Training interdisciplinary visionaries who lead in shaping policies concerning various business fields

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] TAMURA Yoshiyuki (Professor, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Information Science and Technology, Doctor of Medical Science,
Doctor of Philosophy 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[URL] https://ablp.j.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english

development of subsequentinnovation. Even though thedetermination is dif f icult, thisproblem can be legally reviewed. It
could be understood with aco nventio nal issu e of gra nting
pharmaceutical patent to chemical
substance, which requires to consider
whether chemical substance hascomparable pharmacological effects.
Taking the problem mentioned above
as a question concerning theexistence of effects, if the function oft h e n e w ge n e s eg m e n t c a n b eevaluated as having pharmacologicaleffects, patent can be granted as atentative solution to the problem.
Meanwhile, law can justify it on an
equal basis with other existing
patented inventions, verify whether
there are ethical issues from theperspective of justice.

Te ch n o log y > Co m p u te r S cie n ce, M at h e m at ica lInformatics, 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]
5 universities, 10 enterprises, 1 public research institute
Harvard Law School/ Peking University/ Seoul National[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 1 (FY 2021),2 (FY 2022), 1 (FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 3 to universities, 1 to research institute

University/ National Taiwan University/ University ofStrasbourg/ Hitachi, Ltd./ FUJIFILM Corp./ SoftBank
Corp./ LY Corporation/ Nippon Life Insurance Co./Intellectual Property Department, Takeda PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd. / Google Japan G.K./ Thomson Reuters KK/ The
Asahi Shimbun Company/ East Japan Railway Company/
Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank ofJapan

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

Be human capital with practical legal thinking for fast-paced tech era

Pioneering Problem Solving through Multifaceted Stakeholder
Engagement

SATO Hideyuki(As of November 2023)

SoftBank Corp. is aiming to realize a next-generation social
infrastructure for an AI coexistence society. In this era of
rapid technological advancement, flexibility and creative
adaptability are also required in legal departments. We
strongly hope that by sharing our company’s efforts throughthis program, many people will gain the skills to thinkpractically and legally considering politics, economy, andtechnological evolution.

Vice President and CCO, Head of Legal & Risk Management
Division, Head of Compliance Office, SoftBank Corp. /Attorney at Law (Japan, New York U.S.A.)LAI Yichen
Faculty of Economics, Shiga
University

This program aims to dismantle the conventional barriers
among industry, government, academia, and various
scientific fields during the three stages of ① policy
formation, ② policy implementation, and ③ policy
evaluation. It provides a platform that encourages crossdisciplinary discussions, not only to disseminate information,
but also to create new trends on a global scale. This initiative
marks the starting point of my current efforts to collaborate
with domestic and international experts from diverse
perspectives.

[Office and section in charge] Advanced Business Law Program Office[Inquiries] 03-5841-1513
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Tokyo Institute of Technology

Year of selection

FY2019Engineering Education Program for Super Smart
Society based on Advanced Quantum Science

Message fromthe President

President, Tokyo Instituteof Technology

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 the doctoral 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 the Consortium 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 of Technology is leading the world. By offering such education, the University trains knowledge professionals, who canlead industry, government and academia in the forthcoming Super Smart Society.

Image of graduates: Who leads aSuper Smart Society?
Leaders of the forthcoming Super Smart Society(SSS) must be able to integrate state-of-the-art
quantum science with cyber and physical spacetechnologies. For example, in SSS, sensor datacollected via 5G/IoT is analyzed by AI to control
robotics. In this process, sensors must be replacedwith ultra-high sensitivity quantum sensors to allow
real-time analysis of big data by executing AI on
quantum computers. By integrating quantum
science, it is possible to advance society into SSS.
Against such a social background, the University
established “the WISE Program for Super Smart
Society”, an integrated master & doctoral program.
As shown in Fig. 1, the program trains individuals wholead SSS with 1) core skills rooted in quantum scienceand artificial intelligence, 2) ability to create original
research spanning the domains of cyber and physicalspaces, 3) ability to grasp the big picture fromquantum science to SSS, 4) ability to solve social
issues through innovative interdisciplinary research,and 5) talented and seamless leadership between
academia, government, and industry. The graduatesfrom the program are expected to contribute in thedomain 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.

(Figure 2) WISE Program for Super Smart Society

Features of WISE Program for Super
Smart Society
The program is the core of the University’s SSS
Promotion Project, and the main feature is toprovide education with 73 faculty members
collaboratively across six graduate schools and theInstitute for Liberal Arts. Thus, interdisciplinary

Good PracticeInterdisciplinary research team building to bring about super smart society -- Research in academia to meetsocial needs from industry
The interdisciplinary matching workshop of the Tokyo Tech Academy for Super Smart Society aims to link the needs of member
organizations of the Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium with technology and talent from Tokyo Tech faculty and students to form
interdisciplinary research teams. With help from team advisors, students will perform research activities for their super smart society
innovation research project with the goal of realizing a super smart society. Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities are increasing inresearch fields. One such example is combining technology of highly-sensitive quantum sensing with a study of protecting corrosion ofsteel bars inside reinforced concrete structures by applying an electric current to the structure.

(Figure 1) Image of program graduates

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
35(FY2020), 25 each(FY2021-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 125[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
6 Schools, 14 Departments<School of Engineering> Mechanical Engineering, Systems
and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic
E n g i n e e r i n g , I n fo r m a t i o n a n d Co m m u n i c a t i o n sEngineering, Industrial Engineering and Economics[WISE Cooperating Institutions]education is realized across the following fields:
physical space technology in the School ofEngineering, cyberspace technology in the School ofComputing, and quantum science in the School of
Science. This is an exceptional education programthat fosters specialization and originality acrossthese fields.
Furthermore, in the field of SSS, it is necessary toTokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

MASU Kazuya

Train "knowledge professionals" to lead a Super Smart Society through university-wide interdisciplinary
educationーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] SAKAGUCHI Kei (Professor, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) Program for Super Smart Society[URL] https://www.wise-sss.titech.ac.jp/en

train talent through social
collaborative education (open
education) and interdisciplinary
research (open innovation).
Therefore, the SSS Promotion
Consortium was established in2018, which consists of national
institutes, private corporations
and local governments. As ano pen in novatio n plat fo r m ,several SSS research & education
f ield s we re create d i n t h e
University and are utilized inboth education and research.
Figure 2 overviews the Education
Program for a Super Smar t
Society between the University’sengineering education program(orange) and the participatingorganizations of the Consortium( b l u e) , t h e S S S P r o m o t i o n
Consortium (green) acts as abridge to realize open education(blue arrow) to cultivate a broad
perspective and open innovation (red arrow) todevelop problem solving ability. By providing global
leadership education in collaboration with overseas
partner institutions, training global leaders withspecialized knowledge and high ambition is anotherfeature of the program.

6 public research institutes, 20 overseas universities, etc.,
22 corporations,
2 local/public bodies, 1 administrative body, 1 incorporated
foundation
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization/National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology/RIKEN Center for AdvancedIntelligence 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/Yokogawa Electric Corporation/Koden
Electronics Co., Ltd./KDDI Corporation/SoftBank Corp./SHO-BOND Corporation/[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 2(FY2021), 5(FY2022), 3(FY2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 3 to universities, 7 to private enterprise

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Anritsu/DENSO Corporation/LG Japan/Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd./Kubota/
Komatsu Ltd./Panasonic Industries/Mitsubishi Electric/Central Japan Railway
Company/Rakuten Mobile/Matsuda/Huawei Japan/Kawasaki City/Ota City/
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries/Ocean Policy Research Institute/
Google LLC/CEA Leti/National Taiwan University of Science and 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/RWTH Aachen University /Airgain/Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of NY/University ofCalifornia, Irvine/Georgia Institute of Technology/University of Melbourne(As of November 2023)

Expectation for “knowledge professionals” towards realizing Society
5.0

KYUMA Kazuo
President, National
Agriculture and Food
Research Organization

In order to enhance the global competitiveness of Japaneseindustry through the realization of "Society 5.0" which thegovernment advocates as a super smart society, it isnecessary not only to harness the strengths of "Monozukuri
manufacturing" but also to create innovative industries andservices utilizing ICT and AI. I support this program in thehope that it fosters “knowledge professionals” who canrecognize new needs, set goals, find solutions, and lead thesmart society of the future.

Voices of Graduates

Clear a path to the future via the global off-campus project

Takahiro Noguchi
Postdoctoral Researcher at
the University of WisconsinMadison

Through the global off-campus project of WISE-SSS, I started
studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Because ofthis experience studying abroad, I feel that my ability to
conduct research is not inferior to others. After completingthe course, I decided to continue my research as a
postdoctoral researcher at the University of WisconsinMadison, which was my hope since the beginning.
Going forward, I wish to further my work in my area ofexpertise and enhance my international communication andleadership abilities.

[Office and section in charge] WISE Program Group, Promotion Office for Education Programs[Inquiries] 03-5734-3793
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Year of selection

FY2019Development of WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) Program
to foster AI (Artificial Intelligence) Professionals for Marine Industries

Message fromthe President

The release of generative AI at the end of last year, such as ChatGPT, has brought rapid change to various fields. Against thisbackground, AI and its related emerging and interdisciplinary domains have been designated as national strategic areas of high priority.
Our WISE Program has reached its fifth year, and its first students are now in their second year of the doctoral course.
Following an industry matching event, the students participated in internships at actual research and development sites, gaining
both research and practical skills.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Marine AI Consortium organizations for their assistance. We hopethat the students in the program continue to thrive, and that the various schemes within the program for nurturing doctoral
graduates can be harnessed to transform the University as a whole.

Development of AI professionals formarine industries
It is important to enhance Japan’s presence in global
marine industries as the marine-related working
population decreases in modern societ y byproducing individuals who create diverse values andnovel 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 canassess AI performance. Based on expertise and field
experiences gained at TUMSAT, they will drive thesocial implementation of AI and marine-related
policies.
The WISE Program is established as a 5-year
integrated graduate school course at TUMSAT.
The master's program provides lectures on BD
analysis and ML to develop students' technicalliteracy, while practical skills beyond the courses are
gained at MAIDEC. At the end of the master's
program, students' basic ability to conduct doctoral
dissertation research is assessed (Qualifying Exam).

residence projects) and fieldwork.
Through these efforts, we strive to develop
Through these efforts, TUMSAT aims to a crossspecialists who can implement their knowledge andorganizational degree program in 2026 as a follow up
expertise gained at graduate school.
to the WISE Program.
The doctoral program provides two introductory
courses on AI and society. Since AI is expected to behighly reliable, theCourse on Advanced
Reliability Assessments
focuses on performance
evaluation methods for
AI. The Course on Social
Implementation
Impacts Assessment
discusses the impact of
AI o n so cie t y. In
addition, the doctoral
program cultures
students' capabilities
necessary to lead thesocial implementationo f A I b y p r ov i d i n gopportunities toCollect and analyze wide-ranging big data from the air to sub-seabed in a cross-sectional
par ticipate in realmanner via industry-government-academia collaboration.
business projects at
Develop and provide an educational program on big data analysis and AI development
partner institutes (inassessments.

Educational system for the development of AI Professionals for Marine Industries

Education and research system tosustain excellence
TUMSAT has established an education and researchsystem that spans wide-ranging fields such as
marine, maritime, and fisheries. Students can learn
about ( 1) the development of autonomous
navigation vessels desired by the marine industry, (2)ocean observations using artificial satellites andGood PracticeTechnology and Logistics, Safety Managemnet in Food
Supply Cain, Applied Marine Biosciences,Applied Marine
Environmental Studies[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
3 public research institutes,1 university,8 companies,2
judicial foundations, 1 non profit organization
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology /Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency / National
Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology /Technical University of Denmark / IDEA Consultants,inc.
/ BEMAC Corporation / Innoqua inc. / Nissui Corporation[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)][Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)]

Promoting the enhancement of students’ AI skills and research using AI in the marine field through Marine AI
Student Study Sessions and internships at Marine AI Consortium partners
TUMSAT is implementing the following initiatives to promote the enhancement of students’ AI skills and research using AI in the marine
field.
①Marine AI Student Study Sessions Plus: The event is open to researchers and developers from related industries and research institutions
to provide a forum for more active exchange on the latest knowledge and technologies related to marine AI.
② Internships at Marine AI Consortium partner institutes: Students are sent into the field to work on projects aimed at solving various
marine issues by using AI. It is an opportunity for them to acquire insights that they could never experience on campus, such as processes
and modeling in settings where AI is socially implemented.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
10 each (FY2019-FY2021), 15 each (FY2022-2023)[Number of people engaged in the program] 70[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 System Engineering,
Marine Resources and Environment, Marine Policy andManagement, Marine System Engineering, Maritime

Argo float data, (3) analysis of genomic informationof aquatic organisms, (4) management of marine
resources, and (5) establishment of next-generation
smart fisheries. On November 1, 2019, we establishedthe Marine AI Development and Evaluation Center(MAIDEC) to fully utilize state-of-the-art nauticaltraining vessels such as Shinyo-Maru, which is astrength of TUMSAT, the Field Science Center, andadvanced navigation systems. In fiscal year 2020, we

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution/Maruha Nichiro Corporation / FURUNO ELECTRIC
CO.,LTD. / Japan Radio Co.,Ltd. / MTI Co., Ltd./ Ocean
Policy Research Institute of Sasakawa Peace Foundation /Japan Weather Association / NPO Marine Technologist

We train experts who transform society by leading the marine industry

TABATA Hideo(As of November 2023)

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

ISEKI Toshio
President, Tokyo University ofMarine Science and Technology

Fostering industry-ready professionals who will bring innovation to marine industries

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] MAITA Masashi ( Executive Director,Professor,Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Engineering Degree
Name of the program to be noted: Name of the program to be noted:WISE program for the Development of AI Professionals in the Marine
Industries.
[URL] https://www.g2.kaiyodai.ac.jp/marine-ai/eng/

established a marine AI consortiumwith partner institutes to advancethe WISE Program via industrygovernment-academia
collaboration and conducted thesecond AI training and qualification
examination for students andparticipants from partner
institutes.
In such a distinguishededucation and research system,
WISE Program students aim to beadvanced technical experts who
can propose sophisticatedsolutions to complex challenges
such as watch task automation ofnavigation officers, self-propelled
vessels capable of automatic
takeoff and landing, labor-savingsin fishing and aquaculture using
robots, and realization of highproduction smart fisheries using
automated and optimized water
quality management based on
weather forecasts and ocean information systems.
Fostering AI experts in marine industry will
improve our entire society by stabilizing the foodsupply while conserving natural resources andsolving labor shortages. When social
implementation of AI is realized, the achieved highvalued services can be expanded overseas andcontribute to Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

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.

Student’s Voice

Full speed ahead using problem solving in the marine industry

IMAI Ryota
F our th year of doc tor al
program at Course of Applied
Marine Environmental Studies

Currently, marine vessels are operated by the knowledge andskills of experienced crews. Machine learning and big datatechnologies are expected to complement inexperienced
crews and to help solve issues, including marine accidents
and industry-wide labor shortages. TUMSAT's WISE Programis appealing to me because it provides opportunities tointeract with partner institutions and to participate in realbusiness activities. Additionally, it helps broaden my views
and skills to conduct practical research.

[Office and section in charge] WISE Program Promotion Support Office [Academic affairs division][Inquiries] 03-5245-7660
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Kanazawa University

Year of selection

FY2019WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine,
Science and Technology

Message fromthe President

Kanazawa University is promoting graduate school education reforms with a focus on fostering scientists who will lead academia
and industry. Based on the world-leading research capabilities of the WPI - Nano Life Science Institute, the WISE Program for
Nano-Precision Medicine, Science and Technology aims to train doctoral scientists who will create innovative preventive,
diagnostic, and therapeutic methods based on nano-level understanding and control. Kanazawa University nurtures doctoral
students to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge beyond the borders of their own specialty. Kanazawa University expects that thestudents supported by the Program will explore the challenges that humans face today and in the future and contribute toovercoming them.

President, Kanazawa
University

Personnel who can develop forsolutions to health issues
Cutting-edge technologies such as genetic analysis
from the United States in 2015 have proposed a
precision medicine that aims to deliver 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.
T herefore, this progra m focuses on f ive
challenges to human society, namely, cancer,
lifestyle diseases, neurological disorders, diseases
from particulates, and diseases from nano materials,
and draws fully on the research environment andresults of the World Premier International ResearchCenter Initiative (WPI) of the Nano Life Science
Institute with its world-leading researchers. In doing
so, the program enables our students to study nanoprecision medicine, science, and technology throughthe question of how their own specialist fields, nanoscience, and nano technology are applied to andused in medicine, science, and technology.
We educate PhD-qualified individuals who canbring about the innovation required to build a healthinfrastructure for humanity by applying these skills
and knowledge. In other words, our program trains
technologically competent nano-precision medicine

professionals and medically competent nanoprecision science and technology professionals whowill create innovative methods of prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment through the understanding
and control of pathology at the nano level.

This program is a trans-disciplinary degree program
covering the four graduate schools. With the aim ofcreating innovative individuals, the program builds
and develops a trans-disciplinary education inscience, technology, and medicine with a focus on
nano-precision medicine and nano-precision scienceand technology. Before they enter the university, wehost pre-program lectures and seminars forapplicants joining the program. The pre-program isoperated in a residential training format andincludes participation from students at othergraduate schools, senior students, andrepresentatives from our corporate partners as wellas the academics responsible for the program. Whileon the residential pre-program, participants acquirea taste of the potential for trans-disciplinary fusionby sharing their visions for the future of the programand 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 scienceand innovation management that are 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. Whileo n t h e fo u n d a t i o n co u r s e, we c u l t i v a te acomprehensive perspective and creativity as
students engage in a broad study of real-world casesin transdisciplinary and applied research. Thereafter,
students advance to the four specialist courses ofGood PracticeThis 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.

Nano Pre-Emptive Medicine, Nano Neurology, Nano
Environmental Science, and Nano Diagnostic
Development and study how nano science is applied
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.
Our program graduates are conferred with adoctor’s degree and can also acquire a qualificationthat enables them to per form research anddevelopment using the university’s cutting-edgenano measurement technology. Through this, we
a i m to co n n e c t t h e p rog r a m to co r p o r ate
employment destinations, forge a personnel
network, and create all types of transdisciplinary
innovation, such as between fellow graduates,
current students and graduates, and academic staff
and graduates.

Pre-program for prospective students to learn about the program’s vision and expose themselves to the
expansive possibilities of inter-field research and development
In the pre-program lectures and seminars designed for prospective students, students of different fields of study will form a group, discuss
solutions to health-related problems with instructors, and give a presentation. In addition, the president and representatives ofcollaborating companies will conduct a lecture on the qualities required for leadership and the professional skills that are currently indemand . Prospective students will also expose themselves to the technologies of different fields by operating cutting-edge, nanoprecision analysis equipment or by using VR learning materials to experience professional healthcare situations. Through this experience,
they will learn about the immense possibilities of inter-field research and development.

Kanazawa University achieves world-leading research results in the understanding and control of pathology at the nano level anddraws fully on this strengthstatus in training individuals to develop for solutions to health issues

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2023, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
12 each (FY2020-FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 79[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
4 graduate schools, 18 departments<Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology>
Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Material Chemistry,
Mechanical Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineeringand Computer Science, Environmental Design, Natural
System, Frontier Engineering, Electrical, Information and

Kanazawa University

Kanazawa University

WADA Takashi

Fostering innovative scientists who open up unexplored areas, and overcoming the challenges of thepresent and the future

Creating innovation that continues
from pre- to post-programー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] HANAYAMA Rikinari (Professor, Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy,
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Nano Science or Doctor ofPhilosophy
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science and Technology[URL] https://nano-wise.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/

Communication Engineering, Geosciences and Civil
Engineering, Biological Science and Technology<Graduate School of Medical Sciences> Medical Science,
Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical 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, 10 companies, 1 general incorporated[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 4(FY 2022),3(FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to universities, 2 to private enterpriseassociation
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. / Shibuya Corporation /Carepro, Inc. / Kopernik Japan/ Nissan Chemical
Corporation

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Voices of Graduates

We suppor t development of talent via industr y-academia
collaboration!

Continues after completion! Industry-academia interdisciplinary
program

We accept program instructors and interns in order to foster" b u s i n e s s p e r s o n s w h o w i l l lea d i n n ov a t i o n" a n d"entrepreneurs who will lead the social implementation of
new knowledge”. During the internship, the female student
proposed new methods for analysis and our employees werealso inspired by the way she expressed ideas on issues on an
equal footing with our own staff. We will support thedevelopment of talented individuals who can play an activerole in society through the strong "bonds" of industryacademia collaboration.

I participated in the program to become a researcher who
would be well accepted in the private sector. Throughlectures and an internship at the partner company, I wanted
to become a researcher who can make connections bygaining broad knowledge in other fields while focusing on myown specialty. Interdisciplinary interactions were a valuable
experience that brought me closer to this goal. Furthermore,even after completion, I am able to actively use theUniversity's cutting-edge equipment as a NanoLSI Associate.

ARAI Takashi(As of November 2023)

Principal Researcher, Biomass
Innovation Center, Daicel Corporation
Professor, Kanazawa University

FUKUDA Mayu
Researcher, Research & Development
Division Central Research Center,
KUREHA CORPORATION[Office and section in charge] WISE Promotion Office, Educational and Student Affairs Department[Inquiries] 076-264-5959
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Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY2019Convolution of Informatics and Biomedical
Sciences on Glocal Alliances

Message fromthe President

President, Nagoya
University

The increase in diseases such as cancer and dementia associated with the aging of society has become a worldwide social problem,
including in developing countries. This is particularly serious in Japan, where the super-aging population and declining birth rate arepronounced, and the country is facing a critical situation of ballooning medical and nursing care costs and a shrinking working
population. The key to solving these issues is to shift from personalized medicine to personalized prevention, and to realize the safety
and well-being of society as a whole, it is necessary to analyze life science big data at multiple levels, from molecules to human society,and to create a new field that promotes understanding of pathological conditions and development of preventive methods for unmet
diseases. The CIBoG program is making every effort to promote its goals, which are to promote research that integrates informatics andbiomedical science, implement disease prevention methods in society, and produce human resources who can optimize social well-being.

From personalized prevention tosocial implementation
Currently, increases in cancer, dementia, and otherdiseases associated with a population aging havebecome a problem, and this includes developing
countries. The situation is particularly serious in
Japan, which between a super-aged society and a
rapidly declining birthrate is facing a criticalsituation with ballooning medical and nursing carecosts and a shrinking working population. The key toresolving these issues is to shift from personalized
medicine to personalized prevention. To achievethis, life science big data must be analyzed at
multiple levels from the molecules to human society
itself and allow understanding of the pathogenesisof undiagnosed diseases and develop preventive
methods. In order to achieve this goal, informatics
and biomedical sciences must work in tandem.
However, due to the high degree of specialization inboth medical sciences and informatics the rapid
pace of technological development, there is an
overwhelming lack of people capable of conducting
such integrated research and applying the results ofthat research to society. Many of challenges we facein medicine today are no longer limited to national
borders as is evident from our straggles against
global scale infectious diseases. Development on a
global scale is essential to collect and analyze big

data and implement the findings to society. Thus,
global awareness and diversit y are vital todeveloping human resources. The CIBoG program,
therefore, aims to foster the development of

CIBoG is based on 3 basic educational policies orpillars: 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 the three field that
constitute the main pillars, through both basic
science study and clinical practice. Graduates gain
the ability to develop integrated medical andinformatics research projects at a global level byapplying what they learn in the CIBoG program.
Digital Biomedical Sciences is a form of medical
research that 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 to strengthen digital medicine
education through the reorganization of the
Department of Health Sciences and participation of
the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, sure toprove a driving force behind this new graduate
education program. In addition, the Center for 5D

Good Practice

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 integrated informatics and biomedical science.

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, molecular biology, andmathematical sciences, with a focus on immunology,
and promote spatio-temporal understanding ofcomplex biological phenomena on a cell-by-cellbasis.

CIBoG Retreat (NAGOYA Global Retreat) Researchers from Nagoya and surrounding areas can gather to present
their research and build meaningful relationships with each other.
More than 150 graduate students and young researchers from Nagoya University and neighboring research institutes will participate in the
CIBoG Retreat, where they will present their research and have a meaningful relationship with each other. The NAGOYA Global Retreat
started in 2008, and was renamed the CIBoG Retreat in 2019, and has been held 15 times since then until 2022. All the events are conducted
in English, and graduate students and young researchers can train themselves to give presentations and answer questions in English. The
organizing committee, consisting mainly of young researchers from neighboring institutions, manages the event while gradually updating
the content.

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.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
10 (FY2019), 23 (FY2020), 19 (FY2021),25(FY2022),29(FY2023),20(FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 115[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, International Collaborative
Program in Comprehensive Medical Science between Nagoya University and the

To develop globally competitive
interdisciplinary research

Nagoya University

Nagoya University
SUGIYAMA Naoshi

Expectations for the creation of new fields and the production of human resources for the safety and wellbeing of society as a wholeーPrograms selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] KATSUNO Masahisa(Vice Dean, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University)[Fields of diplomas] PhD in Medicine, PhD in Nursing Science, PhD in Radiological and Medical Laboratory Sciences, PhD in Physical and Occupational Therapy, PhD
in Informatics, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD in Bioagricalture, PhD in Agricultural Sciences
Name of the program to be noted: WISE Program, Informatics and Biomedical Sciences[URL] https://cibog.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/

researchers, administrators, and entrepreneurs withdeep insight into informatics and biomedical
sciences who can build a collaborative researchsystem for big data analysis, create personalized
prevention systems, and promote their social
implementation.

University of Adelaide, International Collaborative Program in Comprehensive Medical
Science between Nagoya University and Lund University, International Collaborative
Program in Comprehensive Medical Science between Nagoya University and the
University of Freiburg, Integrated Health Sciences, Medical Sciences<Graduate School of Bioagriculture> Applied Biosciences<Graduate School of Informatics> Computing and Software Systems, Intelligent
Systems<Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences> Basic Medicinal Sciences
Gifu University<Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology> Life Science and Chemistry<The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science> Science of Biological Resource[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 6(FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 1 to universities, 1 to private enterprise, 4 to others[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
10 universities, 5 public research institutes, 12 companies
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/Universityof Adelaide/Lund University/Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg/University of
Nottingham/The Chinese University of Hong Kong/University of Bologna/LMU
Munchen/Korea University/Monash University/Shimadzu Corporation/Novartis
Pharma/NVIDIA Corporation/Eisai Co., Ltd./Olympus Corporation/RaQualia Pharma/
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd./Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation/Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd./CBmed/Hitachi Co., Ltd./Astellas Pharma Inc(As of November 2023)

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution

Student’s Voice

Expectations for producing the high-level “knowledge professionals”
who convolute informatics and biomedicine

Aiming to be a researcher who can create new value in the medical
field

Drug discovery through translational research requires
analysis from huge amounts of big data. In other words, thefusion of informatics and biomedical sciences practiced in
the CIBoG program is expected to advance drug discovery
research. We hope that our lectures, discussions withresearchers, and on-site company visits to the Shonan HealthInnovation Park (Shonan iPark) will give students a sense of
the practical application of the program in society.

Through my experience in the clinical environment at theundergraduate level, I felt that it would be necessary toanalyze an amount of medical information in the future. So, I
participated in this program in order to acquire the skills andexperience necessary for it. In CIBoG, we can listen to many
lectures on both bits of knowledge of biomedical scienceand informatics. After graduating, I would like to play anactive role as a researcher who creates new technologies andvalues in society.

KAMIGUCHI Hidenori
Director, Neuroscience Translational
Medicine, Neuroscience Drug Discovery Unit,
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

KIMURA Kazue
Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, thirdyear of the doctoral program[Office and section in charge] Office of CIBoG[Inquiries] 052-744-1946
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Kyoto University

Year of selection

FY2019Graduate Program for Medical Innovation

Message fromthe President

In 2021, Kyoto University established the Division of Graduate Studies to enhance its liberal arts and general education courses,
and centrally manage its diverse graduate degree programs. The new division promotes collaboration and cooperation among
graduate schools in diverse aspects of education and research.
It will ensure that the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under the government’s Doctoral Program
for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). WISE programs are provided in close cooperation with leading
companies and world-class research institutes in Japan and leading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating
advanced “knowledge professionals” and promoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

President, Kyoto University

Education for Next-Generation
Medical Innovators
In order for medical and healthcare innovation in
J a pa n to b e acceler ate d a n d d is sem i nate dworldwide, a system for training outstanding
personnel capable of undertaking cutting-edge
research and development, needs to be establishedstrategically. 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, and healthscience researchers at Kyoto University.
[Education Goals]
1. To create innovative and excellent researchers
who elucidate complicated phenomena andpathologies
2. To discover diverse next-generation drugs andnurture researchers and developers
who engage in translating new technologies intonext-generation medical care
3. To collect and analyze sizable data fromdifferent modalities and develop scientists
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 and canplan and implement policies to solve problems
related to an increasingly aging society

Good Practicehave world-class research achievements and longestablished expertise 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.

Capturing students’ needs in a timely fashion
Promoting interactions between students and junior researchers by holding various seminars upon request from students
A seminar on career paths was held this year for students who were thinking about their future or seeking information on career options. In this seminar,
individual consultations were held to provide advice and answer questions. This event was well-received and is planned to be held again next year.
In addition, the MIP (Graduate Program for Medical Innovation) offers lectures by editors of prestigious scientific journals. The MIP also provides
tutorials on how to write papers and make presentations in English. This is in response to students’ concerns regarding their insufficient experience
writing papers and making presentations in English.
These opportunities are also provided to students of other departments and junior researchers. They are effective in providing MIP students withchances to interact with other disciplines.

Education Goals of the Graduate Program for Medical Innovation

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
20 each (FY2020-FY2021), 20 (FY2022), 20 (FY2023)[Number of people engaged in the program] 99[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
2graduate schools,8departments(Graduate School of Medicine) Medicine, Medical Science,
Public Health, Human Health Sciences(G r a d u a te S c h o o l o f P h a r m a ce u t i c a l S c i e n ce s)
P h a r m a ce u t i c a l S ci e n ce s , B i o m e d i c a l S ci e n ce s ,Bioinformatics and Chemical Genomics, Medicinal Frontier

Kyoto University has been pursuing
the world’s highest level of researchand has produced internationallyrecognized researchers including
Nobel laureates. Curriculums thattake advantage of this researchbased strength of the university
have been established by the
Graduate School of Medicine,
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
S ci e n ce s , Ce n te r fo r i P S Ce ll
Research and Application (CiRA),and Institute for 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 andCurriculum of the Graduate Program for Medical Innovation
creative research capabilities
and research system through an academic-industrial
according to their diverse backgrounds and interests.
cooperation that covers everything from basic
It also aims to cultivate a comprehensive perspective
research to social implementation of the results.
of the social implementation of next-generation
2. To meet the diverse needs of students, a
medical treatment by interacting with leading
diverse group of faculty members will be assigned
experts in industry, government and academia in
to run the program, and young mentor faculty
Japan and overseas.
members will provide detailed research guidance.
[Program Features]
3. In collaboration with related departments that
1. The program will build an advanced education

Kyoto University

Kyoto University
MINATO Nagahiro

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals” whowill play key roles in industry, academia, and government.

Features of the programー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] WATANABE Dai (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Human Health Sciences, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Doctor of Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Bioinformatics and Chemical Genomics, Doctor of Medicinal Frontier Sciences
Name of the program to be noted: Graduate Program for Medical Innovation[URL] https://www.mip.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Sciences[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
3Universities、15Companies、8Research institutes
University of California, San Diego/University of Toronto/
National Taiwan University/The FIRC Institute of
Molecular Oncology/National Institutes of Health/MaxPla nck I nstit u te/N eu roSpin/R I K E N/I nstit u te of
Biomedical Research and Innovation, Foundation for
Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe/Tazuke
Kofukai Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital/
Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 4(FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 2 to private enterprise, 1 to start-up business, 1 to others

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Sciences/NTT DATA Corporation/Deloitte Tohmatsu
Consulting LLC./mixi, Inc./KBBM, Inc./MICIN, Inc./Eisai
Co., Ltd./ Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd./ Chugai PharmaceuticalCo., Ltd./ Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation/Sumitomo
Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd./ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,
LTD./Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation/KYORIN
Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd./Chordia Therapeutics, Inc.

The program fosters great researchers who are adaptable and diverse

Yoh-suke Mukouyama(As of November 2023)

National Institutes of
Health, Senior Investigator

Scientif ic a n d m edical in n ovatio n is d riven by a nenvironment where people of diverse cultures, races, sexes,
experiences, and lifestyles work together. In the UnitedStates, there are many laboratories where diverse
perspectives are developed through passionate discussions.
We will make our best effort to contribute to developing
excellent researchers by helping students enjoy their studies
in organizations that promote diversity and inclusion.

Student’s Voice

Insights and perspectives gained through my doctoral studies

Shota Yasukura
Third-year Doctor’s student,
Department of medicine,
Graduate school of Medicine

The MIP aims to combine a diversity of study with exposure
to multiple disciplines. This program is an excellent fit for me
because I would like to conduct research in areas that are
different from my educational background. Although
doctoral students tend to delve into a very specific range ofinterest, the MIP brought different insights and perspectives
to my studies through encounters with peers, career
seminars, and networking events. I would like to continue
my research using the experiences and networks I gained
through the MIP.

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Osaka University

Year of selection

FY2019Multidisciplinary PhD Program for Pioneering
Quantum Beam Application

Message fromthe President

President, Osaka University

Cultivating individuals capable of tackling various societal issues through the fusion of knowledge
Osaka University has envisioned becoming a university dedicated to creating a society where each member leads a meaningful
and fulfilling life. Based on this vision, we aim to cultivate individuals capable of tackling various societal issues through cocreation with society. This program combines quantum beam application with fundamental research in science, medicine, andinformation sciences, or in other words, “fusion of knowledge” to create new values, as exemplified by targeted alpha therapy,
which aims to treat intractable advanced cancer. Through the experience gained during mandatory overseas training, students
acquire the global perspective necessary for showcasing their strengths globally.
We hope that this program will produce opinion leaders who are globally active in creating a society where everyone canenjoy a comfortable and happy life.

Pioneering quantum beam
application to solve social issues
Confronted with the reality of rapid aging and a lowbirthrate, our country must address the urgent tasks
to extend the healthy life expectancy and realize asuper-smart society with a clear vision of Society 5.0.
Academia, including universities, are expected toaddress this issue and create new value throughinterdisciplinary cooperation. In this context,
quantum beams created by accelerators are being
applied in innovative ways to solve problems ofmodern society. Radioactive isotopes (RIs), which
support nuclear medicine, have been essential incancer research. RIs played a critical role in the rapid
evolution of gamma imaging technology andtargeted alpha-particle therapy. In addition, cosmic
rays contribute to soft errors, which were originallydiscussed in devices operating in harsh environmentss u c h a s s p a ce. H oweve r, d u e to t h e r a p i ddevelopment of the Internet of Things (IoT), cosmic
ray-induced soft errors have also become an issue
on the ground. Therefore, accelerated testing using
quantum beams is urgently needed to evaluate andimplement countermeasures.

This program aims to “continuously develop
human resources to lead the creation of nextgeneration quantum beam application technologies”
by targeting students mainly in the fields of science,m e d i c i n e, a n d i n fo r m a t i o n t e c h n o l o g y i n
cooperation with domestic and foreign universities,
institutions, and companies related to various
quantum beams, including radionuclides, neutrons,

Individuals in the program are expected to
become keenly aware of social issues andexplore the treasure trove of past
re s ea rch to crea te i n n ov a t ive key
technologies for social implementation of
new value. By gaining a high degree ofexpertise, a broad perspective, andadvanced global communication skills,
they are expected to thrive as global
leaders and “knowledge professionals”
within all sectors (industry, academia, andgovernment). They will possess thefollowing attributes:* Ability to consider risks in terms ofhuman sustainability* Significant academic and technicalknowledge in a specialized field* Ability to consider phenomena on
various scales and academic fields* Experience and knowledge of advanced We offer a curriculum to acquire a high degree of expertise, an ability to understand from a broad perspective, and global communication skills.
experiments and calculations in different
referrals from the program. In the past, we have sent
To educate individuals who possess thesefieldsstudents to universities and research facilities inattributes, the program offers a curriculum focusing* Ability to evaluate risks and benefits of theEurope, North America, Australia, Asia, and otheron interdisciplinary and international joint research.
implementation of advanced technologies
regions for overseas training. The duration of the
In particular, overseas training is mandatory.
* Ability to develop and capitalize on humanoverseas internship varies from one month to one
Overseas internship are selected based on the
n e t wo r k s by t a k i n g a l e a d e r s h i p r o l e i nyear, depending on the individual's circumstances.
recommendations of the afilliated laboratory orinternational activities

Good PracticeInvestments for the future
Sparking middle and high school students’ interest in science is crucial to further cultivate talent in this program. Therefore, Osaka
University works in collaboration with “Mebae Tekijuku”, which is offered to elementary, middle, and high school students, and “SEEDS”
which is offered to high school students. Doctoral candidates in PQBA participate as TAs and mentors. Approximately half of theparticipants in “Mebae Tekijuku” and “SEEDS” are female students. We expect that nurturing exceptional young talent will continue tocultivate future leaders and improve gender balance in scientific fields.

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

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
16FY2020、14FY2021、15FY2022)、19(FY2023)、18(FY2024)[Number of people engaged in the program] 144[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
3graduate schools, 6departments<Graduate School of Science> Physics,Chemistry,
Macromolecular Science<Graduate School of Medicine> Medicine,Health Sciences< G r a d u a t e S c h o o l o f I n fo r m a t i o n S c i e n ce a n dTechnology> Information Systems Engineering

Osaka University

Osaka University
NISHIO Shojiro

Curriculum and attributes ofindividuals in the programー
Programs selected in FY 2019

ーPrograms selected in FY 2019

[Program Coordinator] NAKANO Takashi (Director, Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Science, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Health Sciences, Doctor of Informatics, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Completion of Multidisciplinary PhD Program for Pioneering Quantum Beam Application[URL] https://www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp/pqba/en/index.html

and muons.

[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
4 universities, 15 private sectors, 6 national/local research
institutes, 3 overseas universities, 1 overseas researchHigh Energy Accelerator Research Organization Institute of Materials
Structure Science/High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Institute of Particles and Nuclear Studies/National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology/Cyclotron andRadioisotope Center, Tohoku University/Research Center forElectron Photon Science, Tohoku University/J-PARC/Kyoto Instituteof Technology/Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University/
Isotope Science Center, The University of Tokyo/Kavli Institute for

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the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, The University ofTokyo/RIKEN/TRIUMF/The University of Queensland/Heidelberg
University Hospital/Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf/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 ScientificCo., Ltd./Japan Radioisotope Association/Anderson Mo－ri &Tomotsune/Alpha Fusion Inc./ Japan Post Insurance Co.Ltd.

[Number of program graduates (including anticipated graduates)] 11(FY 2023)[Career paths after graduation (including anticipated paths)] 3 to universities, 6 to private enterprise, 1 to public research institute, 1 to government agency,(As of October 2023)

Anticipate polymaths who expedite new value creation withaccelerators.

Student’s Voice

Getting advices from experts in different disciplines

Japan has been leading the world with numerous advanced
accelerator facilities. Many organizations that own such
facilities are participating in the program. Althoughaccelerators hold great promise to solve social issues, theirpotential is not fully utilized at present. We anticipate
cultivating exceptional individuals who can lead the world bycreating new value with accelerators.

SAITO Naohito

CHONG Tsun Him

Direc tor of Institute ofParticle and Nuclear Studies

Second year in Doctoral
course, Physics Department,
Graduate School of Science

I joined the program because its perspective on beam
application matches my research interest, which isdeveloping a new type of particle accelerator. In practice,
the double mentor system allow me to discuss my researchwith professor from different scientific discipline, who gaveme precious advices on my master thesis and helped me tomake futher progress. I am also looking forawrd toparticipating in the domestic and oversea internships. This
program provides me great experiences and help me to build
my career as a researcher.

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Tokyo Institute of Technology

Year of selection

FY2020Multi-Scope・Energy WISE Professionals[Program Coordinator] IHARA Manabu (Professor, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Name of the program to be noted: Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics program[URL] https://www.infosyenergy.titech.ac.jp/Academy/en/ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

have three scopes: 1. Multi-disciplinary Energy
Science Scope (profound expertise), 2. Big Data
Analysis Scope (expertise and skills), 3. Social Design
Scope (expertise and humanity).

Liaison with InfoSyEnergy Researchand Education Consortium
Message fromthe President

President, Tokyo Instituteof Technology

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 threestrategic fields and three priority fields that are applicable and relevant to all departments, we were selected as a DesignatedNational University (DNU) in March 2018. The three new priority 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 leadership as president of Tokyo Tech, we have also put forth Institute-wide efforts to promote the funding program foroutstanding 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.

Multi-scope･Energy WISE Professionals
shape the future of energy
Supplying sustainable energy while curbing climatechange factors is an urgent mission for the global
community. In order to build a new energy society,we must transform to a sustainable low-carbon andd e c a r b o n ize d e n e rg y s o ci e t y t h ro u g h t h e
integration of AI analysis and big data science withenergy science. To achieve this goal, we define“ambient energy society” as an energy society inwhich consumers can balance the environment andthe economy without being conscious of theirenergy choices or environmental behavior, and we
aim to achieve this in cooperation with industries.
The newly established program, Tokyo Tech
Academy of Energy and Informatics, encourages
students to research and develop on energy devices/
systems/scenarios by utilizing "big data science"
based on scientific principles of energy, and aim to
produce "Multi-scope Energy WISE Professionals”,
who will design a new energy society and takeleadership to bring about transformations.

“Multi-scope･Energy WISE Professionals” leading
the creation of a future energy society are ones who
possess abilities: 1. Social innovation through starting
business ventures, 2. Planning, proposing, andpromoting new businesses within companies, 3.
Leading creation of a future society at universities
and research institutes. Throughout the collaboration
with industries, we develop outstanding talents who

Good PracticeResearch topics and collaborating organizations for cultivating Multi-scope・Energy WISE Professionals in InfoSyEnergy Researchand Education Consortium

strengthen the feasibility of the concept andenhance graduate school education. Furthermore,
the consortium’s membership system enhances thefinancial aspect related to program operations, andalso provides students with research opportunities
and financial support though joint research projects
with industries.
In addition, this program offers subjects related
to new business creation, energy policy planning,and energy econometrics with the full cooperationof Hitotsubashi University in order to acquire andcultivate their ba sic knowledge and at tain
knowledge in social sciences. “Multi-scope･Energy
WISE Professionals” developed through thesestudies and projects will contribute to realize asustainable, human-centric energy society free ofusage constraints such as costs and CO2 emissions.

An exchange event gathering together across borders.
Designing the Energy Society of the Future: “The 2nd International Forum on Energy and Informatics”.
The International Forum, which is held once a year, aims to develop their design thinking skills by exploring, crossing, and combining theboundaries of energy and information based on the academic knowledge that students have acquired. The forum in FY2022 was held in
Hawaii in December with a total of 135 participants (including online participants) consisting of students from our academy as well as
program members of Tokyo Tech, partner institutions and universities in Japan and abroad including their representative students. In thesame style as an international conference, participants joined in more than 30 sessions over five days such as invited lectures by renowned
researchers, student presentations, student workshops, and technical tours of energy-related facilities.

Cultivate “3 scopes” by “4 course groups” collaborating with “InfoSyEnergy Research and Education Consortium”

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]30(FY2021), 25(FY2022), 25(FY2023), 25(FY2024)[Number of anticipated program graduates] 8～25
[Number of people engaged in the program] 122[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
5 schools, 17 department, 1 proffessional master's degree
program<School of Science> Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry<School of Engineering> Mechanical Engineering, Systems
and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic
E n g i n e e r i n g , I n fo r m a t i o n a n d Co m m u n i c a t i o n s

Prior to the establishment of the Academy of Energy
and Informatics program, the “InfoSyEnergy
Research and Education Consortium” (InfoSyEnergy:
a coined word meaning Informatics x Synergy x
Energy), an industry liaison hub for research andeducation, was established in November 2019 as aframework to enhance feasibility and continuous
development of the program in its mission to train
Multi-scope･Energy WISE Professionals.
Joint research projects between industry andacademia have typically been carried out on a oneon-one basis between university labs and industries.
However, we aim to build a platform that canpropose and implement a number of collaborationsof various scales and levels. A major feature of thisprogram is the close cooperation with theconsortium, with promoting the program incollaboration with Tokyo Tech faculty members andrepresentatives selecting from Consortium member
institutions. By inviting renowned researchers fromoverseas institutions including the world’s top 14
universities and mentors from consortium member
institutions, we conduct discussions and compile
research outcomes into repor ts, aiming toTokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Institute of Technology

MASU Kazuya

Tokyo Tech Pushes Strategic Promotion of Three Outstanding Graduate School Programs

Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Economics<School of Materials and Chemical Technology> Materials
Science and Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering<School of Computing> Mathematical and Computer
Science, Computer Science<School of Environment and Society> Architecture and Building
Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Transdisciplinary
Science and Engineering, Social and Human sciences, Innovation
Science, Technology and Innovation Management[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
25 companies, 5 public institutions, 14 domestic andoverseas universities

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IHI Corporation/Azbil Corporation/ IMRA JAPAN CO.,LTD./ Iwatani Corporation/ ENEOS
Corporation/ NTT DATA CUSTOMER SERVICE CORPORATION/ NTT DATA BUSINESS SYSTEMSCORPORATION/ NTT FACILITIES, INC./ KAJIMA CORPORATION/ Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd./JFE Engineering Corporation/ SUMITOMO CORPORATION/ Chiyoda Corporation/ Deloitte
Tohmatsu Consulting LLC/ Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc./ TOSHIBA CORPORATION・
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation/ Tokuyama Corporation/ TOYO KANETSU K.K./
Panasonic Holdings Corporation/ Fujitsu Limited/ BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD./ Resonac
Corporation/ Mizuho Research & Technologies Ltd./ Mutsui Chemicals, Inc./ Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation/ Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/ National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)/ Kawasaki City/ CEA-Liten/ Thailand National Science andTechnology Development Agency/ Hitotsubashi University/ Georgia Institute of Technology/
Imperial College London/ INSA Lyon/Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology/
Massachusetts Institute of Technology/ Princeton University/ Nanyang Technological University/
RWTH Aachen University/ Tsinghua University/ University of California, Santa Barbara/ Universityof Cambridge, Judge Business School/ Uppsala University/ University of Stuttgart(As of November 2023)

Developing Highly Skilled Professionals for a Sustainable Society

OCHIAI Makoto

As renewable energy becomes a main power source, battery
and hydrogen energy storage and energy aggregation are
becoming increasingly important. At the same time, majorchanges have begun toward realizing a carbon-neutral
society, including the creation of new technologies toconvert CO2 into resources. We hope to contribute to thegrowth of many professionals with strong problem-solving
skills who will commit to creating a sustainable society.

General Manager, Energy Systems Researchand Development Center, Toshiba Energy
Systems & Solutions Corporation

Student’s VoiceExpertise & Social Design: Main Factors in the Field of Energy
Research

OTOSHI Natsuki
2nd-year doctoral student, School of Materials
and Chemical Technology, Department ofChemical Science and Engineering

Since I was an undergraduate student, I have hoped tocontribute to society via the research of energy and its
practical application. The 'multi-scope' WISE program suits
my purpose well as it helps me to deepen my expertise whilelearning social design, which became my main motivation forparticipating in this program. After taking part, I felt that thebroad perspectives gained from big data science courses andthe Energy & Informatics International Forum, along with myown knowledge and experience, will serve as a powerfultool.

[Office and section in charge] WISE Program Group, Promotion Office for Education Programs[Inquiries] 03-5734-3793
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Nagoya University

Year of selection

FY2020Graduate Program for Lifestyle Revolution basedon Transdisciplinary Mobility Innovation

Message fromthe President

President, Nagoya
University

Recent technological innovations in information and mobility have minimized the cost of traveling in time and space and havecreated 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, anddiversification of values such as diversity and inclusion, the conventional technology-led approach to "realizing a rich lifestyle" isbecoming difficult. In order to lead a "lifestyle revolution" where people can freely choose various ways of life, it is necessary tohave 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 who willlead social change through research results, and I will do my utmost to promote the program.

Transdisciplinary talents leading
lifestyle revolutions
In recent years, technological innovation also known
as "mobility revolution" has created social change
since the Industrial Revolution that minimizes thecost of traveling in time and space. However, associal issues become more complex and value
standards diversify, technology-led "realization ofrich lifestyles" is becoming difficult. To drive lifestyle
revolution, transdisciplinary human resources are
required to team up with experts from different
fields (multidisciplinary) such as humanities, social
sciences, engineering, informatics, andenvironmental 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 andmethodology". In this program, in addition to"Industry-Academia Co-Creation Education" in which
the university collaborates with private companies,
6 graduate schools and 7 centers are structuring an
outstanding curriculum that cultivatestransdisciplinary collaboration by expert teams. In
this way, we will train "Transdisciplinary Mobility

Innovation (TMI) human resources" who cancontribute to efforts to create "mobility" with highsocial values. Through the curriculum, program
students will develop five abilities that make uptransdisciplinary collaborative ability. The fiveabilities are "Specialized Research Ability" in one's
own field, "Broad View/Problem Finding Ability"
necessary to elevate value in the social system,

Collaboration with industries and3-layered curriculum
In this program, the knowledge and practicenecessary for conducting Transdisciplinary Mobility
Innovation ( TM I) through transdisciplinar ycollaboration is structured as a 3-layertransdisciplinary curriculum. The most basic "TMI
Knowledge Base" can be selected according to thebackgrounds of the students, and consists of:"Course Works" in which basic knowledge necessary
for transdisciplinary collaboration is learned throughcourses in specialized fields and courses in
multidisciplinary fields that connect different fields,"Transdisciplinary Faculty Discussion Lecture" tolearn 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 fosterstransdisciplinary collaboration through close team-Good PracticeThis program adopts a 3-layer curriculum composed of a "TMI Knowledge Base" consisting of course works, a "TMI Practice Base"consisting of a boot camp, testbed construction, venture catapult, etc., and "TMI Doctoral Research".

type collaboration in a training camp format, "Onsite Research Training (ORT)" in which site surveys
are conducted on sites such as local governments,"Testbed Design and Development (TDD)" in which
students collaborate with corporate mentors todesign and develop a "testbed" as a basis ofdemonstration experiments, and "Venture Catapult"through which students plan and practice theestablishment of a venture by forming a teamamong 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 based ontransdisciplinary collaboration such as industryacademia co-creation research. In particular, in the"Industry-Academia Co-Creation Education"
p ro m o te d by t h e u n i ve r s i t y, " i n te l le c t u a lprofessional" ability will be cultivated through joint
research with private companies.

Challenging Real-world Issues via the Operational Sites of Partnered Companies
TMI program is collaborating with over 20 companies to achieve transdisciplinary mobility innovations. For instance, in collaboration withlogistics firms, we have established sensing test beds in large-scale warehouses, striving for optimization of in-house logistics. Additionally,
several program students are practicing on-site digitalization in collaboration with companies, aiming to achieve a digital twin that allows
trial and error through simulations. Through hands-on experiences in real-world settings, we aim to build a new society and lifestyle.

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.

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2023, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
12each (FY2020-FY2023), 12 (FY2024)[Number of anticipated program graduates] 2-19
[Number of people engaged in the program] 108[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

Nagoya University

Nagoya University
SUGIYAMA Naoshi

Fostering human resources for social change who will lead lifestyle revolutionーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

[Program Coordinator] KAWAGUCHI Nobuo (Professor, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Arts,Doctor of Laws,Doctor of Comparative Laws,Doctor of Modern Laws,Doctor of Economics,Doctor of Informatics,Doctor ofEngineering,Doctor of Environmental Studies,Doctor of Sciences,Doctor of Architecture,Doctor of Sociology,Doctor of Geography
Name of the program to be noted: Transdisciplinary Mobility Innovation Graduate Program[URL] https://www.tmi.mirai.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/"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 theinternational community. TMI human resources whocomplete this program are expected to play activeroles as professionals such as researchers, engineers,
entrepreneurs, businesspersons, and government
officials for lifestyle revolution in a wide range offields of society.

< Graduate School of Informatics> Mathematical
Informatics, Complex Systems Science, Social Informatics,
Cognitive and Psychological Sciences, Computing and
Software Systems, Intelligent Systems<Graduate School Engineering> Electrical Engineering,Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering,
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Micro-Nano Mechanical
Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil andEnvironmental Engineering<Graduate School of Environmental Studies> Earth andEnvironmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering andArchitecture, Social and Human Environment

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
8 universities,21 enterprises
Gifu University/University of Michigan (USA)/Virginia Institute of Technology (USA)/The
Ohio State University (USA)/Chalmers Institute of Technology (Sweden)/National Universityof Singapore (Singapore)/Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)/Hanoi University of Scienceand Technology (Vietnam)/WHILL Inc./MTG Ventures/ElringKlinger Marusan Corporation/
KYOCERA Mirai Envision Co.,Ltd./KDDI Research, Inc./Cisco Systems/01Booster, Inc./Sohgo
Security Services Co., Ltd./Sompo Japan Insurance Inc./Central Japan International Airport
Co., Ltd./Tier IV, Inc./Denso Corporation/Toenec Corporation/TOYOTA SYSTEMSCORPORATION/Toyota Motor Corporation/Toyota Technical Development Corporation/
Trusco Nakayama Corporation/Nagoya Railroad Co.,Ltd./Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
Corporation/Yahoo Japan Corporation/Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
(As of November 2023)

Realize the future mobility and urban development by co-creation in
TMI

YOSHIKAWA Tadashi

Vehicles are evolving from a means of transportation tomobility and will be linked to the city. And there will be amajor change from a car-centered society to a humancentered society. In the midst of this change, it is necessary
to provide various development environments both real andvirtual. Transdisciplinary mobility innovation is at the heartof this effort. Let's gather our wisdom and create the future
together with people from various fields.

TOYOTA TECHNICAL DEVEROPMENT Business
Management Div. Measurement & Simulation Business
Field Chief Professional Expert(Senior Manager)

Student’s Voice

Boosting Student Aspirations: The TMI Program

AOKI Mizuho
Second-Year Ph.D. Candidate in
Mechanical Systems Engineeringat Nagoya University

What I find appealing about the support received from TMI
is threefold: 1. The provision of living expenses, allowing
students to focus on their research with peace of mind, 2.
The opportunity to create connections with students fromdifferent fields, and 3. The system that supports studentinitiated projects in terms of funding, personnel, andequipment. Thanks to this support, I had the valuable
experience of participating in and winning awards at an
autonomous driving race competition for the first time.

[Office and section in charge] Office of TMI[Inquiries] 052-788-6114
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Kyoto University

Year of selection

FY2020Distinguished Doctoral Program of Platforms

Message fromthe President

In 2021, Kyoto University established the Division of Graduate Studies to enhance its liberal arts and general education courses,
and centrally manage its diverse graduate degree programs. The new division promotes collaboration and cooperation among
graduate schools in diverse aspects of education and research.
It will ensure that the university continues to provide unique high-quality programs under the government’s Doctoral Program
for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education (WISE Program). WISE programs are provided in close cooperation with leading
companies and world-class research institutes in Japan and leading universities around the world with the aim of cultivating
advanced “knowledge professionals” and promoting the reform of the university’s graduate schools.

President, Kyoto University

Platform Studies: A new academic
field to advance society
To reduce the social risks involved in various fields
such as agriculture, medical care, and natural
disasters, the “platforms” plays an increasingly
important role in our society. The platforms use
information and communication technologies tocategorize, analyze, and share digital data obtained
from various information sources that are nonuniformly 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 composed of various sensors,
information terminals, and information
communication networks; a database that carries
out tasks such as feature extraction and prediction
utilizing machine learning and/or deep learning; anda physical-space-driving network that feedbacks theprocessed results into physical space (actual society)and controls various devices.
Currently, the collection and processing ofextensive data by platforms entails high power
consumption and computer resources. However, we

communication networks developed in othercan reduce the power consumption and cost if wecountries challenges Japan. It is not sufficient forconsider the processes involved in decentralization,engin e ers to be o n ly involve d i n plat fo r msafety, and speed in the data generation anddevelopment. They also need to consider thecollec tion process. This, however, requires
business as well as the standardization from anknowledge of informatics. Deep learning andmachine learning havebecome standard
techniques nowadays but
often end up being blackboxes. It is possible toimprove the output while
reducing costs byunderstanding andinterpreting the data’s
meaning in each specificf ield properly and by
optimizing the data. To
achieve this, informatics
must be combined withknowledge of otherdisciplines such as
agriculture, medical care,and disaster prevention.
The emergence of cloudc o m p u t i n g a n d Mission of distinguished doctoral program

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
15year(FY2021), 15 (FY2022), 15 (FY2023),15FY2024[Number of anticipated program graduates] 3-12/year[Number of people engaged in the program] 93[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
2 graduate schools, 6departments<Graduate School of Informatics> Department of Informatics<Graduate School of Agriculture> Agronomy and Horticultural
Science, Forest and Biomaterials Science, Applied Biosciences,Environmental Science and Technology, Natural Resource
Economics[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
17 universities, 14 business enterprises, 5 National Research andDevelopment 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 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 ResearchLaboratories, Inc./Ruby Association/Anritsu Corporation/Institute for

Kyoto University

Kyoto University
MINATO Nagahiro

Through the WISE Program, Kyoto University seeks to cultivate advanced “knowledge professionals” whowill play key roles in industry, academia, and government.

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

[Program Coordinator] HARADA Hiroshi (Professor, Department of Communications and Computer Engineering,
Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University)[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy, or Doctor of Informatcs, Doctor of Agricultural Science
Name of the program to be noted: Distinguished Doctoral Program of Platforms[URL] https://www.platforms.ceppings.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/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 new collec tive decision-making
mechanisms on platforms supplied by Japan's unique
outlook on social ethics and fairness. In thisprogram, we name this new interdisciplinary
academic field “Platform Studies” and we propose
to develop 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, medical care, disasterprevention, among others. Then, according to thestudents’ backgrounds and orientations, we willdevelop an educational system that helps themacquire the knowledge of Plat form Studies,encompa ssing multiple major subjec ts andadvanced, original research capabilities across thefollowing six competencies.
(1) Outstanding core expertise in the area of the
primary major(2) Expertise to deepen understanding in theareas of sub majors(3) Integrating humanities and sciences, including

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Features of distinguished doctoral program

subjects such as law, ethics, and distribution that are
required to build a platform(4) Building platforms on one’s own initiative(5) Progressing and managing a project andoperating and expanding the results globally(6) Sustaining development throughstandardization and social implementation

Lectures, exercises, and seminars by in-house and external experts in the key technologies, user realities, andapproaches to implementation needed for platform building
We offer fundamental lectures providing a comprehensive understanding of the key information and communications technologies needed
for platform building, lectures discussing essential viewpoints on implementation of platforms in agricultural, medical, and disasterprevention settings, and practical exercises in building infrastructure using sensors, transmission devices, and clouds. Moreover, in order topromote a deeper understanding of platform science and communicate information to the public, we hold open seminars once a month,
inviting speakers from researchers in fields related to the topic, or from companies and other organizations involved in implementation insociety. Students are broadening their knowledge through opportunities for discussion with speakers after these seminars.

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
Health Economics and Policy/National Institute of Information andCommunications Technology/National Fisheries University/Japan Agency
for Marine-Earth Science and Technology/The National Agriculture andFood Research Organization/Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Information
Technology R&D Center/Sony Group R&D Center/University of Chicago/
University of Illinois/Vienna University of Technology/University of
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)(As of October 2023)

To demonstrate and implement the platforms
built in this program, we will create an environment
in which students can access a wealth of actual dataand have opportunities to interact with front-line
professionals from industry, government, andacademia in Japan and overseas.

WISE, an all-in-one program for “platformers” to lead from Japan

KOJIMA Fumihide
Director General, ICT Testbed
Research and Development Promotion
Center, Social Innovation Unit, NICT

It has been five years since the launch of a program designed
to foster personnel who will contribute to building platforms
that can respond quickly to social risks such as infectious
diseases and natural disasters. This program involves creating
a multi-disciplinary, optimized platform and using it tocultivate personnel who can drive doctoral-level researchand development. As a collaborating institution, we will
spare no effort to support these personnel to enable themto help solve social risks globally in the future.

Student’s VoiceThe optimal platform for acquiring knowledge across multiple fields

Zhang Junyao

As students, active involvement across diverse fields isimperative for acquiring knowledge and insights. The
program of platforms offers me the opportunity to engage
with outstanding students from various departments,
facilitating the establishment of a professional network. This
experience deepens my understanding of interdisciplinary
integration, and providing valuable insights for addressing
practical social problems in the future.

Department of Intelligence Science andTechnology, Graduate School of Informatics,
Second year of Doctoral program[Office and section in charge] Office of school of Platforms[Inquiries] +81(0) 75-753-5072
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Kyushu University

Year of selection

FY2020Graduate Program of Mathematics for Innovation[Program Coordinator] SAEKI Osamu, Vice Dean of the Joint Graduate School of Mathematics for Innovation, Kyushu University[Fields of diplomas] Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy [Mathematics], Doctor of Functional Mathematics, Doctor of Information Science, Doctor of
Science, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Economics
Name of the program to be noted: Graduate Program of Mathematics for Innovation[URL] https://www.jgmi.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/

Message fromthe President

In 2021, Kyushu University outlined "Kyushu University VISION 2030," which is comprised of 8 visions, and is proceeding thedevelopment of the education and research activities that match the worlds’ top university with the aim of transforming
ourselves into a "university that drives social change with integrative knowledge," which is set as our ideal figure.
This program is positioned as one of the most important graduate programs in Kyushu University. Through nurturing the"Excellent Doctoral Talents in Mathematics" who develop new interdisciplinary fields and create innovation, we are committed toachieve our vision of "Training students and researchers who can apply mathematics, data-science and AI skills to their fields" and"Training Doctorial Talents who lead to solve the social issues by developing integrative, cross-disciplinary degree programs."

President, Kyushu University

Mathematical Modeling Talents with
Mathematics Five Forces
In the super-smart society that we aim at, AI
technology and data analysis are essential, while
they have certain limits. The versatility and rigor of
Mathematics have received attention as a way tobreak the limits and change our future business andlife dramatically.
Mathematics can make great contributions toinnovation. For example, in the United States major
companies are making a big impact on the world byutilizing mathematical modelings.
On the other hand, the strength of Japaneseindustries lies in precision and high quality, so we
can make a leap forward by using Mathematics
resources. We have the potential to lead the world:
unfortunately, we have not been able to do so
because Mathematics has not actively collaborated
with other fields, and other fields have not been
fully utilizing Mathematics. In order to overcome
the situation, we need new doctoral talents in
Mathematics, so to speak, "mathematical modelingtalents."
Therefore, we envisioned "the Graduate Programof Mathematics for Innovation." The five skills that
this program aims to cultivate are shown in the
Mathematics Five Force Tree (Figure 1). Having
excellent mathematical and statistical skills is thebasis and represents the soil, and by utilizing themathematical modeling power and the power to co-create across organizations and fields, it fertilizes
the lush leaves to create innovation and blooms
flowers in each field, in turn cultivating "Math-forInnovation Professionals." In the Master's Program,students join the labs of faculty members of otherfields as "Basic Mathematical Modeling." In the

Kyushu University‘s Distinctive
Initiatives
The main reason for proposing this WISE program at
Kyushu University is that we have a proven trackrecord of contributions to society by Mathematics
and have a strong determination to take on that
responsibility.
For this purpose, Kyushu University establishedthe Joint Graduate School of Mathematics forInnovation in April 2022 through the collaborationof the Cooperative Graduate Schools (Mathematics,
Information Science and Electrical Engineering, andEconomics) as a basic organization for the deliveryof inter-graduate school program. In particular, theGraduate School of Mathematics has been offering
long-term internship training, and is one of the twoorganizations that earned the highest result in thesecond-term corporate evaluation by MEXT, Japan.
As research organization, we have the Institute ofMathematics for Industry (IMI), which is Japan's
unique joint usage/research center for industrial
Mathematics, and is actively engaged in the mission
to develop "Mathematics for Industry," a newresearch area of Mathematics born from dialogues

Good Practice(Figure 2) WISE Doctoral System for Mature Students solves multiple problems at once, such as financial support, careerdevelopment, etc.

with industry. We will take on the responsibility of
the University through this interdisciplinary degree
program, designed by various departments andfaculty members.
One of the most distinctive initiatives in this plan
is to establish the WISE Doctoral System for Mature
Students (Figure 2). This means that companies hire
excellent Master’s graduates, and at the same time,
the students are admitted to the doctoral programas mature students, and they return to the company

after obtaining their doctoral degrees. This allows us
to solve various problems at once, such as financial
support, career development, and strengthening
industry-academia collaboration. In April 2022,
employment at our partner institution, Fujitsu
Research, was realized through this system. We
would like to extend this system to other companies,
increase the dwindling number of doctoral students
in Japan, as well as to contribute to the active
exchange of industry-academia human resources.

"Mathematics for Innovation Café," Co-creative Activity Organized by Students
Students and young mentors collaborate to take the initiative in planning, organizing, and disseminating the activity to society, andregularly hold lectures and poster presentations by young researchers, etc., as well as social gatherings on a scale where all participants cansee each other. Not only program students but also undergraduate students of the Deaprtment of Mathematics and students in otherfields participate in the café, where research on the theme of mathematics is introduced in an easy-to-understand manner and opinionsfrom various perspectives are exchanged, which is also useful for recruiting activities. The program students themselves also haveopportunities to give lectures and presentations, and through implementation and participation in this café, they can improve theirmathematical and co-creation skills.

(Figure 1) Mathematics Five Force Tree & Math-for-Innovation Professionals

DATA[Number of students recruited (For FY2024, number ofstudents to be recruited)]
18(FY2021), 14(FY2022), 14(FY2023), 14(FY2024)[Number of anticipated program graduates] 4-14
[Number of people engaged in the program] 89[Students’ affiliated schools and departments]
1 graduate school
Joint Graduate School of Mathematics for Innovation[WISE Cooperating Institutions]
7 universities, 3 public research institutes, 5 companies, 1
local public body
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics/ RIKEN (Center

Kyushu University

Kyushu University
ISHIBASHI Tatsuro

Nurturing “Excellent Doctoral Talents in Mathematics” who can develop new interdisciplinary fields andcreate innovationーPrograms selected in FY 2020

ーPrograms selected in FY 2020

Doctoral Program, we have three "Co-Creative
Internships," i.e. industrial, interdisciplinary, andi n t e r n a t i o n a l o n e s , a s w e l l a s "A d v a n c e dMathematical Modeling," in which students leadresearchers in other fields in mathematical modelingas reverse mentors.

for Advanced Intelligence Project/ Interdisciplinary
Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program)/ Fujitsu
Research, Fujitsu/ Beautiful Mind/ Mazda Motor
Corporation/ Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd./ The
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology/ Itoshima City (A planning department,
Regional Promotion Division)/ NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND
T E L E P H O N E C O R P O R AT I O N / D e p a r t m e n t o fMathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Department of Mathematics, University of California, San
Diego/ Department of Mathematics and Statistics, La
Trobe University/ Department of Mathematics, National

Message from WISE Cooperating Institution
University of Singapore/ Department of Mathematics,
National Taiwan Normal University/ Mathematical
Institute, Leiden University (The Netherlands)/ Zuse
Institute Berlin

Innovation based on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical
Technology

ANAI Hirokazu(As of November 2023)

Principal Research Director,
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory,
Fujitsu Research, Fujitsu

In the present era of digital transformation, expectations forMathematics talents who are in charge of artificial
intelligence and mathematical technology are becoming
greater and greater. This program is unique in that it willcontribute to the development of human resources who cancreate innovations by practicing co-creation with society
and possessing fundamental mathematical skills. It alsooffers the first initiative of the WISE Doctoral System for
Mature Students and we are glad to be a part of it

Student’s Voice

Gaining new perspectives through co-creation with other fields

AKIYAMA Tomoki
Joint Graduate School ofMathematics for Innovation
M1

I decided to join the Graduate Program of Mathematics forInnovation from the School of Economics because I wanted
to study and research in a better environment while people
around me were getting jobs. In this program, I can takespecialized lectures offered across multiple graduate schools
and exchange information with their peers and seniors fromother fields. Through the models I have learned in my field ofspecialization, I have been able to catch glimpses of therelevance of other fields, which has been very interesting tome.

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For inquiries about the overall WISE Program
Policy 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(Only in Japanese)
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(Only in Japanese)

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