The School of Computer Science and Engineering 2 0 1 5 CONTENTS Characteristics Characteristics 3-10 Graduate School 19-20 01 Fulfilling Education 3 02 Connecting to the World 5 Students’ Paths after Graduation 21-22 03 Competitions and Contests 9 01 Employment 21 04 Regional Collaboration 10 02 Message from Alumni 22 Education Learning Shapes the Future Education 11-14 Campus Life 23-24 01 Curriculums 11 at the University of Aizu. 02 Classes 13 University Vicinities 25-26 The University of Aizu was established in 1993 as the first university in Japan Research solely dedicated to computer science and engineering. “Computer science Research 15-18 and engineering” is a cutting-edge research area with a broad range of 01 Laboratories 15 applications and possibilities. It is one of the core areas leading to intellectual 02 Research Center for Advanced 17 Graduate School production technology. The University of Aizu is seeking individuals who think Information Science and Technology （ CAIST） globally based in Aizu and take on new challenges in the field of computer science and engineering. Students’ Paths after Graduation The President and Chairperson of the Board of Executives, The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu Ryuichi Oka, Ph.D. Campus Life University Vicinities Greeting from President Oka Choosing which undergraduate department of a university to enter is a very big decision for high school students. When it comes to deciding on your future, can you really afford to base your decision on current trends and information from your parents and teachers alone? Sometimes even the fields you feel you are suited for might not be what you imagined. Therefore, looking at the changes in technology and society in the last two decades, I believe that now is a good time to rethink what is truly important when it comes to designing your own future. Through its superior promise and productivity, the field of information technology has rapidly grown into the largest foundational industry in Japan over the past 20 years. The information technologies that form this foundation are not limited simply to programming, but are the foundations of science, technology, and industry through intellectual production. Further, while information technologies are often seen as being purely scientific, it is actually a constantly-expanding field that has strong connections to the design industry and to psychology. Being a university specialized in information technologies, the University of Aizu provides a high-level IT education. Our university is also proud of its highly international faculty, with 40% of faculty members being foreign nationals; the highest percentage among science programs at domestic universities. Because of this, our university has a highly international flavor, and consistently produces graduates capable of succeeding around the world. The University of Aizu is waiting for high school students such as yourselves who can pursue both their dreams and goals in the real world over the long term. THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 1 2 Characteristics 01 Fulfilling Education Characteristics Characteristics Our Cutting-edge “Computer Environment” and Content-rich “English Education” Optimize Learning English Language We place great importance on English language Computer Environment 24-hour Access to State-of-the-art Computers Education skills and nurture a robust sense of internationality. Almost 3,000 Internet-enabled computers are As the field of computer science and engineering is firmly rooted in English installed on campus. language, improvement of proficiency in English is a critical issue for Machines and equipment used at Computer students. Therefore, language education at the University of Aizu solely Exercise Rooms and Hardware Workshops are focuses on English. The fact that all of our students are required to write a replaced every three years. This outstanding graduation thesis in English has received worldwide attention from environment gives birth to creative computer information-related companies. scientists and engineers. About UNIX We have adopted a UNIX-based system for our core computer environment to ensure visibility of information concerning internal operations and high overall performance, including network flow, and to realize a stable education and learning environment. English Education through Leading-edge Technologies State-of-the-art English education based on scientific research on L1/L2 acquisition of phonology and phonetics. My main research interests are speech production and L2 acquisition of pronunciation. I use ultrasound as a tool to view and measure the tongue during speech. My research in the CLR Phonetics Laboratory revolves around the production of speech, such as “what sounds are easier/more difficult to acquire by L1 and L2 learners, and why?” In addition, I am interested in the Aizu dialects of the Japanese language, and I Ian Wilson am creating an audio database to preserve samples for future generations. Professor Phonetics using ultrasound has also been my expertise. I was an instructor on an NHK English conversation From Canada program. THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 3 4 Characteristics 02 Connecting to the World Computers can Characteristics compute faster than Characteristics human beings, but not intelligently. How can we make computers Cultivation of Global Visions more intelligent? Top-level Faculty Recruited from All Over the World Let me help to realize your goal. The situation in Japan today is such that both the quality and quantity of computer Let us collaborate to China researchers and engineers are insufficient, and there are only a limited number of people advance power-saving technologies! Professor Thinking on your capable of supervising them. In order to cope with the situation and to put into practice the Shuxue Ding own. It is valuable. University’s founding principles, the University seeks outstanding faculty worldwide by strict screening on their achievements in their specialized fields, and this has resulted in Neurocomputing, information and signal processing, Swarm Canada ( ) approximately 40% of the faculty being non-Japanese. Not only does this prove that Intelligence SI , Artificial Professor Intelligence (AI) computer science and engineering is viable globally, but also it illustrates the high level of Russia John Brine our University. Our outstanding faculty also include Japanese educators and researchers, Senior Associate Professor Irina Khmyrova Cultural and and both Japanese and non-Japanese researchers on campus collaborate on joint projects I’m looking collaborative aspects of learning to make global research practically viable. Theoretical study of forward to semiconductor nanostructure seeing you at U.S.A. At universities, electronic and optoelectronic UoA!! Professor devices Learn IT and English, self-initiated Michael Cohen and enjoy life at UoA! learning is important. Computer arts Germany Bulgaria Associate Professor Senior Associate Russia 6 Anna D.B. Professor Japan Professor Canada 4 Business/workplace Konstantin communication and dialogue Toshiaki analysis Markov 2 Germany Speech recognition Miyazaki Let us study English together. France 1 Computer architecture I also recommend Bulgaria 1 studying abroad. U.S.A. 3 China Tunisia 1 11 Japan 65 Korea 3 Egypt 1 India 3 Korea Taiwan 1 Associate Professor Younghyon Heo If you want to do something, Come to Aizu to Vietnam 2 Speech perception you can do it. We support make your own 1 Colombia computer! you at full stretch. 1 Think! First. Create new Do your best in Enjoy both learning ideas! Next. learning and state-of-the-art computer enjoying life! science and engineering and Aizu’s scenic beauty and culture! Australia 1 Colombia Associate Professor Faculty Composition Tunisia Julian Villegas Egypt Senior Associate Professor Senior Associate Professor Abderazek Ben India Computer arts Professor Non- Mohamed Embedded systems, computer Japanese Japanese architecture Faculty Hamada Sabhash Bhalla Vietnam Faculty % Artificial Intelligence and its Database systems, cloud Senior Associate Professor 39.3 (42) 60.7% application to acquisition of computing Anh Tuan Pham (65) learning skills Optical wireless New Zealand 1 communication networks THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU 2015 5 6 Characteristics 02 Connecting to the World Characteristics Characteristics Italy UoA International Relations～AIZU で世界の広さを実感しよう！ 49 international students from around the world 会津大学の国際交流～Get hands-on global experiences in Aizu!～ ●Sapienza University of Rome (As of May 1, 2014) 会津大学では、開学当初から国際化に取り組んでおり、現在では、交流協定を結ぶ大学・研究機関は世界中に As a result of the internationalization promoted at the University of Aizu since its establishment, agreements50を超えました。 have Sweden Russia U.S.A. beenまた、海外大学との共同研究 formed with over 60 を推進し、さらに本学を会場とした国際会議も毎年開催されています。universities and research institutes all over the world. The University of Aizu has also ●Umeo University China Bulgaria promoted collaborative research with universities overseas, and hosted international scientific conferences on 学生の国際化も一段と進み、優秀な留学生が世界中から集まる一方で、会津の学生も海外の理工学系大学で学んでいます。 Taiwan El Salvador campus every year. Finland UoA Internationalization has steadily progressed at the University by accepting excellent international students and ●University of Eastern Finland Germany Tunisia exchanging faculty and students through the distinctive international channels developed over the years. Kyrgyzstan Sri Lanka