Professor, Intelligent Cooperative Systems, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo
Dr. Kanzaki and members of his laboratory study the mechanisms of the neural networks in animals’ brains and how they can be applied to develop technologies in diverse fields. They are also researching the mechanisms that enable organisms to adapt to variable environments; building a database of insects’ sensors, brains and behaviors; simulating a silkmoth’s brain using supercomputer technologies; creating a cyborg insect; and applying insects’ unique functions to industrial technologies.
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Assistant Professor, Chile Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is the central institution of Japan’s astronomical research. Using some of the world’s most advanced observation facilities, its mission is to advance astronomy and its related fields — working alone and collaborating internationally. In addition to studying the birth of stars with radio telescopes, Dr. Hiramatsu serves as the NAOJ’s chief officer of public relations and outreach educational programs for the ALMA project, addressing media requests, giving public lectures and writing for publications.
Deputy Director, RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science
The RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science (RIKEN AICS) was established as an international research institute with the aim of producing cutting-edge research results by utilizing the K computer and based on a combination of computational science and computer science. In his role as deputy director, Dr. Yonezawa oversees the research conducted with the K computer and the applications for which it is used.