"Meet up in AGU 2024"
Report
2025.03.25
An industry-academia collaboration event to share the latest research happenings at our university
"Meet up in AGU" is an industry-academia collaboration and research dissemination event that aims to widely introduce Aoyama Gakuin University research and create opportunities for joint research with industry and social contribution. This was the sixth time the event was held, and was held as a commemorative event for the 150th anniversary of Aoyama founding, with the theme "Resound Aogaku Gakuin Mind: From Aoyama to the Future, the Waves of Innovative Research." A wide range of research that transcends the boundaries between the arts and sciences was presented in plenary sessions and poster sessions.
About "Meet up in AGU"
This is an industry-academia collaboration and research dissemination event that has been held since 2018. The Liaison Center (within Aoyama Gakuin University perspective, is at the center of disseminating the university's diverse research to industry and society, and is creating opportunities for joint research and social contribution. It is a valuable meeting point between the university's technological seeds and corporate needs, and also a place for the university to deepen research beyond the boundaries of the humanities and sciences and beyond specialized fields.
Plenary Session
Leading business leaders and researchers from our university took to the stage. After their lectures on a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge weather business to the latest ongoing research, there was an active question and answer session.
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[Lecture 1]
Taking on the challenge of meteorological business through data utilization
Weathernews Inc.
Chairman and Representative Director
Kusabiraki Chihito
After graduating from College of Science and Engineering Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Aoyama Gakuin University in 1987, he joined Weathernews Inc.
After serving General Manager the CSS division in the Sales Department, General Manager the Aviation Division in the Sales Headquarters, and General Manager, he was appointed director in 1996.
He subsequently served as Managing Director in 1997, Executive Vice President in 1999, President and Representative Director (general management, chief sales officer (Asia, Europe, and America)) in 2006, and President and Representative Director (Chief Executive Officer) in 2016, before being appointed Chairman and Representative Director in June 2024.
Weathernews Inc. (hereinafter, Weathernews) was founded in 1986 based on the desire of founder Hiroyoshi Ishibashi, who experienced a shipwreck at sea in 1970, to "protect the lives of sailors." Today, the company has grown into one of the world's largest weather information service companies, offering a wide range of weather risk response services.
Weathernews has been working on innovative weather services using vast amounts of data, but at the root of it all has always been the phrase "Let's start with 'How Wonderful.'" This means "Let's do the most wonderful work that's ever been done (rather than profit)."
One example is the "Northern Ocean Route Service." If ships could pass through the Arctic Ocean during the summer when the ice melts, it would be a revolutionary way to shorten shipping routes. Weathernews became the first private company to launch a small commercial satellite with the goal of monitoring the melting state of the ice and ensuring the safety of ships, making this dream a reality.
In addition to reducing shipping costs, the Northern Sea Route has another major benefit: it reduces CO2 emissions and alleviates environmental problems. Weathernews has always valued contributing to society through weather, based on the desire to "protect the lives of sailors." As our mission for the new era, we will continue to pursue our dream of "protecting the future of the Earth."
Related link: AGU LiFE "Servant Leaders Supporting People and Society with Weather Information"
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[Lecture 2]
Future population estimates by small region
Web Mapping System
About DevelopmentAoyama Gakuin University
Dean of the Faculty College of Economics and Professor Department of Public and Regional Economics
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Dean of College of Economics Aoyama Gakuin University and professor Department of Public and Regional Economics at the same university.
He completed his doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Earth Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. He served as an assistant professor in the Earth Sciences Department at the University of Tsukuba, an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at Akita University, and an associate professor in College of Economics Aoyama Gakuin University, before assuming his current position as Dean of College of Economics in April 2024. He holds a PhD in Science and specializes in regional population theory.
He will be the president of the Population Association of Japan in June 2024. His main publications include "Learning about GIS and Regional Analysis through Case Studies," "Population Movement in Japan: Life Course and Regionality," "Aging in the Capital Region," "Natural Disasters and Population," and "Gerontology as an Interdisciplinary Science" (all co-authored and edited).
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The "Web Mapping System for Estimating Future Population by Small Region" is the world's first system for estimating future populations for the next several decades for small regions (towns and villages) across the country. It was released online in 2016, and data on "population by 5-year age group for men and women by small region" up to 2065 is now available for download.
Generally, the "cohort change rate method" has been used to estimate future population, but this method has the problem that the error in the estimated values becomes larger the smaller the target area. In order to solve this problem, we have proposed a new method using "population potential theory," which makes it possible to make highly accurate estimates even for small areas.
Currently, applied research on this system is being conducted mainly in the fields of geography and demography, and I am also conducting research into predicting aging and the risk of small areas becoming uninhabited. Local governments are already introducing the system for use in sewer maintenance planning and as a measure against the declining birthrate and aging population.
This system has been deployed in various countries as the SAPP series*, and this time, the Korean version was demonstrated. It is expected to have further applications in the future, such as in disaster prevention and marketing.
* Abbreviation for Small Area Population Projections series
Related link: AGU RESEARCH "Predicting population distribution for the next few decades by block and district, providing data to serve as the basis for urban planning and disaster prevention planning"
AGU RESEARCH "Japan's current situation and future as interpreted from a demographic perspective" -
[Lecture 3]
Modeling of complex deformation and flow phenomena
simulationAoyama Gakuin University
Professor, Department of Department of Integrated information technology College of Science and Engineering and Engineering
Gaku EikoClick "+" to view details.
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Professor College of Science and Engineering Department of Integrated information technology Aoyama Gakuin University.
In 2011, he completed his doctoral studies in computer science at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo. He holds a PhD in Information Science and Technology.
He was a research fellow Columbia University School of Professional Studies (a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science overseas special research fellow), an assistant professor in the Department of Complexity Science and Engineering at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo, and an associate professor Department of Integrated information technology Engineering at College of Science and Engineering Aoyama Gakuin University before assuming his current position. He is engaged in research into the modeling and numerical calculation of deformable objects, focusing on physical simulations of optics and fluids and their application to shape design.
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Computer graphics are now indispensable for movies and other forms of entertainment. In pursuit of more realistic visual expression, film production based on physics-based simulations has become mainstream in recent years. In this article, we will introduce our work in the areas of optical simulation and mechanical simulation.
In optical simulations, we model things like "sunlight scattering." By developing a method that can speed up delta tracking by 380 times compared to existing methods, we can now realistically reproduce scenes such as the sun setting behind the majestic mountains.
In dynamics simulations, we work on "flow phenomena." Flow phenomena are things we see all around us, such as cooking sauces, flowing clouds, and the depiction of the sky in Van Gogh's oil painting "Starry Night." In particular, we have focused on "complex fluids" that have viscosity and elasticity, and have studied elastic shaving cream, a mixture of honey and mayonnaise, and fluids that contain large particles inside, such as porridge. For porridge-type fluids in particular, we have been able to create more realistic representations by developing an estimation method that combines actual video of porridge with simulations.
Related link: AGU RESEARCH "From the movement of objects to the style of an artist's painting, CG technology reproduces with greater precision"
Poster Session
In the poster session, the researchers themselves gave explanations about their cutting-edge research. The research themes were diverse, ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the fields of science and engineering. There was a lively exchange of opinions between the researchers and the visitors, and the venue was filled with excitement.
The Challenge of Environmental Humanities: What does it mean to be a "human" living with the climate crisis?
College of Literature Department of English
Masami Yuki "Environmental humanities" is an academic field that tackles issues surrounding the global environment through interdisciplinary approaches from various humanities fields. As learning about this topic progresses around the world like a spider weaving a web, three projects are underway at our university. In addition to explaining the projects "AGU Environmental Humanities Forum," "More Than Human Imagination and Narrative: Toward the Creation of a Research and Educational Foundation for Environmental Humanities," and "Environmental Humanities Program," Masami Yuki introduced his individual research project "The Emergence of a Culture of Survival in Climate Narratives: Toward a Dialogue in Environmental Humanities."
A case study on a demand forecasting method for daily deliveries whose demand fluctuates by day of the week - A method developed in cooperation with a processed food manufacturer and its practical application -
Graduate School of International Management
Akihiro NakatsukaWe are working with a processed food manufacturer to reduce food waste for daily necessities (dairy products). As a result of our investigation, we found that the demand for daily necessities varies depending on the day of the week, and that 73% of waste is due to low accuracy in demand forecasts. Therefore, we developed a forecasting method related to the day of the week. In contrast to the existing method, which relied on the personal experience of the person in charge, we proposed and implemented a new statistical method, and found that the forecasting accuracy of the existing method and the proposed method was equal or higher. Furthermore, the proposed method was also evaluated for its smooth handover of tasks between people in charge. In the future, we will create a manual for the proposed method and aim to establish the demand forecasting method.
Development of superconducting heat pipes for next-generation thermal management
College of Science and Engineering Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
Koji Fumoto's "Superconducting heat pipe" is an innovative heat transport device that is the world's first and has the world's highest performance. Developed in 2022, this heat pipe uses a specially structured aluminum flat multi-hole tube and solves all kinds of heat problems as a heat dissipation device. For example, it realizes advanced heat management for a wide variety of devices, such as batteries for electric vehicles, ECUs (electronic control units) for autonomous driving, medical equipment such as gastroscopes, and ECUs for high-speed 5G/6G communications.
Intercultural Contact and the Elimination of Prejudice: Exploring the Role of Higher Education in Immigrant Integration
Department of International Department of International Communication School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Okumura CatherineRecently, immigration issues have come to the forefront in Japan as a way to make up for labor shortages. In order to explore ways to build good relationships between foreign workers and Japanese people, we investigated the current situation of foreign workers and found that they are isolated in the local community. We explored what the university can do to prevent prejudice and friction with local residents, and in the future we plan to provide online communication tools that connect foreign workers and Japanese students, as well as hold sporting events.
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English education for infants and children in response to globalization: Nurturing language and cultivating the mind, College of Literature Department of English
ALLEN Mitsue Tamai
Related link: AGU Research "Learning English as a Language"Exploring resource use in the Jomon period using natural science methods: Department of History College of Literature
Asuka SugatoTransculturation in World History Faculty College of Literature Department of History
Naoki Yasumura, Masashi Warita, and Haruki InagakiThe Middle Ages in Sibuya? - A historical look at "Tokyo's concentration" - Department of History of History, Faculty College of Literature
Yuuta TaniguchiEnglish phonetic instruction for acquiring "easy-to-understand pronunciation" College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
Yoko UchidaDevelopment and social implementation of an AI-based document search system: Introduction and expansion in public libraries College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies Department of Education
Toshihiko Nozue
Naoyuki Echizentani (Fujitsu), Yusuke Suzuki, Kazuhiro Shoji, Yuki Takeuchi, Masaji Honda, Risa Kojima, and Ayaka Mae (Fujitsu Japan)
Related links: AGU Research "Japan's first AI-based book search system introduced at Yokohama City Library"Development and practical evaluation of training programs that utilize knowledge of learning science Faculty of Education, Department of Department of Education College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
Hiroyuki Maskawa and Yuki IkedaESG and valuation and its mechanisms College of Economics Department of Economics
Yoko ShirasuConsidering urban sustainability through the history of modern German cities
- Focusing on housing complexes run by non-profit housing organizations - College of Economics Department of Economics
Nodoka NagayamaTransformation and theoretical reconstruction of intellectual property law brought about by AI and blockchain, and the redesign of intellectual property law Department of Law Faculty of Law
Ryuuta HirashimaNuclear Policy after the Invasion of Ukraine: Focusing on Finland and Germany, Department of Human Rights Faculty of Law
Atsuko SatoEven cats can use it! Accounting AI Analysis School of Business Department of Business Administration
Kenichi Yazawa
Related link: AGU Research "The present and future of accounting driven by communication beyond numbers"Changes in Murals in Northern Ireland Faculty School of Business Department of Marketing
Toru Sato"Sports Entrepreneurship Training Program Development" ~ Creating businesses that solve social issues ~ School of Business Department of Marketing
Junichi MiyazakiAnalysis of GPS data using cluster analysis method Department of Marketing School of Business
Akira YokoyamaWhat does the Bible say about reconciliation in a world of conflict and division? School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Yutaka SakonSustainable Community Development for Poverty Reduction in Asia and Africa
Sustainable Community Development for Poverty Alleviation in Asia and AfricaSchool of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Economics
Yasuharu ShimamuraWhat percentage of online surveys involve "lazy responses"?
- Detection of omissions using factor analysis and adjustments taking into account data quality - Department of International Communication, School School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Katsuya TazakiConsidering the Activities of Spanish Missionaries in Imperial Japan (1916-1945) Department of International Communication School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Chiaki WatanabePop Culture x Regional Revitalization x Marketing: Stigma Product Acceptance and Strategy School of Cultural and Creative Studies Department of Cultural and Creative Studies
Keiko KawamataThe Potential of Museums: A Case Study of the Iwatsuki Doll Museum in Saitama City, School of Cultural and Creative Studies Department of Cultural and Creative Studies
Miho Nakamura, student of the "Cultural Seminar IB" School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Related link: AGU Research "What does 'cultural' mean in Article 25 of the Constitution? Thinking about a society with wonderful chance encounters"Research on Thai influencers' tourism to Japan: Case studies of Chishibetsu Town and Kushiro City, Hokkaido School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Vinitpong RujratUnraveling the developmental mechanisms of cells, tissues, and organisms from a physical perspective Department College of Science and Engineering Department of Physical Sciences
Toshiyuki Mitsui
Related link: AGU Research "The Potential of Nanobiotechnology"The unknown genetic power of yeast: elucidating the mechanism of adaptation to extreme environments College of Science and Engineering Department of Chemistry and Biological Science
Abe Fumiyoshi
Related link: AGU Research "Challenging the unknown: learning from yeast bacteria how to adapt to high water pressure environments"Automatic identification of lung cancer tissue from electron microscope images using deep learning College of Science and Engineering Department of Chemistry and Biological Science
Makiko Suwa, Tatsumi Mizoe, Kenji Etchutani, and Kazutaka Sato"Azafluoranthene derivatives" whose fluorescent properties change depending on the twist of the molecule Department of Department of Chemistry and Biological Science College of Science and Engineering and Engineering
Wataru Kashihara
Related link: AGU Research "Elucidating the photochemical reaction of ketoprofen that causes drug-induced photosensitivity"Instant blood pressure measurement using facial image vital sensing Faculty of Science and College of Science and Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Akio NozawaAdvanced Research in Control Theory and Its Application to Robotics College of Science and Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Jun YoneyamaDevelopment of transfer technology for the atomic layer sheet "graphene" using paper Department of Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics College of Science and Engineering Technology
Takeshi WatanabeDynamic air conditioning operation planning for buildings using weather forecasts
-Air conditioning accounting to achieve safety, comfort and energy saving -Department of Department of Industraial and Engineering, Faculty College of Science and Engineering Technology
Satoshi KumagaiRealization of sensory media using cross-modal technology - Clarification of the effect of temperature on taste - Department of Information College of Science and Engineering Department of Integrated information technology of Science and Engineering
Yuichi Ito and Mai KamihoriMOJI: Character-level convolutional neural networks for Malicious Obfuscated JavaScript Inspection
(Technology for detecting malware hidden on websites) Department of Integrated information technology College of Science and Engineering Engineering
Kazuhiko Sumi, Minato Ishida, and Naofumi KanekoDomestic action planning based on object states and relationships using large-scale language models Department of Information College of Science and Engineering Department of Integrated information technology
Takeshi MoritaExploring Sustainable Cooperation: Empirical and Statistical Modeling to Resolve Social Dilemmas School of Social Informatics Department of Social Informatics
Touko Kiyonari and Tatsuki NaritaTerm structure of volatility caused by following-up behavior and introduction to the graduation research of the laboratory School of Social Informatics Department of Social Informatics
Hirotaka Fushiya
Related link: AGU Research "Unraveling the mechanisms of people's money-related behavior to stabilize financial markets"Thinking about reconciliation: forgiveness or punishment? School of Global Studies and Collaboration Department of Global Studies and Collaboration
Naoko Kumagai
Related link: AGU Research "Pursuing reconciliation based on individual trust for sustainable peace"Understanding the spread of Japanese manga by looking at libraries around the worldFaculty of College of Community Studies Department of Community Studies
Yasuharu OhtaniPractice and research on revitalization of mountainous areas - from various approaches such as social business, community regeneration, and tourism marketing. College of Community Studies Department of Community Studies
Shoichi MorimotoHow to ensure the reliability of sustainability information? Graduate School of Professional Accountancy
Akira KanieSustainability Information Disclosure that Affects Financial Performance Graduate School of Professional Accountancy
Eiji HisamotoThe Actual Conditions Concerning Requests for Reasonable Accommodations - From a Content Analysis of Request Documents for Accommodations - Support Center for Students with Disabilities
Tomohiro Inoue, Mariko Okamura, Akito Kudo, Mion Sekido, Miho Takayanagi, Michimi Tanaka, Daiya Hasegawa*Summary and images of each poster presentation can also be viewed on this website.
