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What is a Innovative Global Program (IGP)?

Students of Innovative Global Program learn basics of mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and humanities in English and conduct research in the fields of Applied Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering. Students gain both technical and collaborative skills, along with the agility to keep pace with technological advances.

Program Introduction Video

IGPOpenCampusIntroductionVideo2024

Teaching and Research

Curriculum (Main Courses)

1st

Start research in a laboratory, acquire basic knowledge on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities, and Computer Science

Freshman Thesis Program/Lab Seminar, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Optics, Basic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Academic English Writing for University Coursework, Making Effective Presentations, Introduction to Computer Programming, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Computer Networks

2nd

Laboratory rotation, acquire advanced knowledge in different fields

Sophomore Thesis Program/Lab Seminar, Probability and Statistics, Computational Tools for Design and Analysis, Materials Science, History of Japan, Applied Computer Programming, Introduction to Information Processing

3rd

Acquire Specialized Knowledge and Increase Pace on Research

Junior Thesis Program/Lab Seminar Usage of Research Tools and Research Writing, Functional Materials, Fundamentals of Engineering Optimizations, Introduction to Multimedia Technology, Research Exchange on Campus

4th

Progress with the goal of graduation and an international conference presentation

Graduation Thesis Program, Senior Lab Seminar

Check here for curriculum details.

research laboratories

Aaryashree

Advanced Electronics and Sensor Devices Laboratory

Aaryashree

Nanomaterial, Semiconductor, AI Sensors, Memory Device, Flexible Electronics

AHMED, Kumkum

Polymer FabTech Laboratory

AHMED, Kumkum

Smart Polymers, Hydrogels, 3D/4D printing, Sensors, Actuators

KLIMKOWICZ, Alicja

High Functional Material Laboratory

KLIMKOWICZ, Alicja

Materials for Energy Engineering, Oxygen Generation and Storage, Hydrogen Storage, Temperature Swing Absorption, Clean Energy

SAKAI, Naomichi

High Functional Material Laboratory

SAKAI, Naomichi

Materials Science, Superconductor, Crystal Growth, Control of Physical Properties, High Magnetic Field Applications

RZEZNICKA, Izabela Irena

Surface Chemistry Laboratory

RZEZNICKA, Izabela Irena

Surface Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Catalysis, Nanoscience, Smartphone Chemical Analysis

SHAHROL, Bin Mohamaddan

Ergonomics and Biomechanics Laboratory

SHAHROL, Bin Mohamaddan

Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Product Design

SRIPIAN, Peeraya

Applied Perception Engineering

SRIPIAN, Peeraya

Affective computing, Human perception, Image processing, Metaverse

DITA, Puspita Sari

Physics in Multiple Extreme Conditions Laboratory

DITA, Puspita Sari

Organic Superconductor and Magnet, Quantum Matter, Muon Spectroscopy, High Energy Physics

CETINKAYA, Ahmet

Stochastic Systems and Control Laboratory

CETINKAYA, Ahmet

Control theory, Probability theory, Statistical Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Automated-connected driving systems

TROVATO, Gabriele

LAB 22 – Laboratory for the Creation of Intelligent Systems

TROVATO, Gabriele

Social robotics, Intelligent systems, human-machine interaction

PAOLO, Mele

Thin Films laboratory

PAOLO, Mele

Energy Materials, Thermoelectrics, Superconductivity, Thin films, Oxides

PATHAK, Sarthak

Intelligent Sensing Systems Laboratory

PATHAK, Sarthak

Intelligent Sensing, Robot Vision, Deep Learning

PHAN, Xuan Tan

Mobile Multimedia Communications Laboratory

PHAN, Xuan Tan

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Robot Vision, 3D Reconstruction

BUI, Ngoc Tam

Optimal System Design Laboratory

BUI, Ngoc Tam

Engineering Optimization, Optimal Systems Design, Topology Optimization, Robotic Design, AI/Optimization Structure

MIRYALA, Muralidhar

Materials for Energy and Environmental Laboratory

MIRYALA, Muralidhar

Superconducting materials; nanoparticles production; nanostructural control; cryo-magnets; applications in daily life

YAMAMOTO, Ayako

High-pressure Science Laboratory

YAMAMOTO, Ayako

Functional material design, New material search, High-pressure synthesis, Crystal structural chemistry, Solid state physics

YOSHIKUBO, Hatsuko

Engineering Education Laboratory

YOSHIKUBO, Hatsuko

Engineering Education, Educational Technology (EdTech), EMI, Global Competence, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

LAOHAKANGVALVIT, Tipporn

Affective Technologies Laboratory

LAOHAKANGVALVIT, Tipporn

Affective Computing & Kansei Engineering, Biological Signal Processing, Data Science & AI Applications, Kawaii Engineering, Usability & UX Design and Evaluation

RAJAGOPALAN, Umamaheswari

Biophotonics laboratory

RAJAGOPALAN, Umamaheswari

Optical Engineering, Biomedical optics, Optical metrology, Environmental sensing, Brain science

※Lab information is for the year 2025.

Paths After Graduation (Employment & Further Study)

Undergraduate Students

Major Employers

  • NITTOKU CO., LTD.
  • NITTO BOSEKI CO., LTD.

Graduate Schools (Master’s Program)

  • Shibaura Institute of Technology2
  • Carnegie Mellon University2
  • Keio University1
  • Institute of Science Tokyo1

*Information on undergraduate students’ employment and further study destinations is based on the 2024 academic year.
Please also see here for information on the paths after graduation (employment and further study) of our graduates.

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