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曽谷凜さん西村俊研 この度は優秀修了者として修士課程を修められたこと、誠に嬉しく思います。 この結果は私一人だけで得られたものではなく、主指導教員である西村先生のご指導ご鞭撻に加え、JAISTで出会った様々な人たちに支えられたからこそのものです。ありがとうございました。

北畠志温さん山口政之研 この度、優秀修了者として表彰いただき、大変光栄に存じます。また、ご指導いただきました山口政之教授に心より感謝申し上げます。JAISTは研究設備が充実しており、このような恵まれた環境で研究できたことを大変嬉しく思います。

古原正康さん山口拓実研 大学院では、糖鎖と水との相互作用に関する研究に取り組みました。二年間の研究生活では、単に技術的なことだけでなく、学会発表・学内行事・セミナー等を通して、研究を完成させる力を身につけることができました。就職先でも糖や水和に関する仕事に関わるので、JAISTで培った糖の構造に関する知見を十二分に活かしていきたいと考えています。

宮田大壽さん上田研 私は修士課程において蛍光体の発光挙動の詳細な理解を目指し研究しました．また，学内の他研究室と共同研究も行い蛍光体の新規応用先の開拓にも従事しました．修士課程での経験を糧に引き続き博士課程でも研究に取り組んでいきます．

CHINTALAPATI, Soudamini

Hi! I’m Soudamini Chintalapati from India, and three years ago I came to Japan as an international student, not knowing what to expect. I had never studied abroad before, didn’t know any Japanese, and this was my first time away from my country. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what I would find, but now I can say that coming to JAIST has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I am very glad that I chose JAIST as my first experience abroad. I started here as a doctoral student on a MEXT scholarship, and now I’m continuing as a postdoctoral researcher in the same lab. Our work focuses on bacterial therapy for cancer, which is as fascinating as it sounds!

The campus itself is stunning. With the Tedori River, beaches, Nanatsu Waterfalls, and the Hakusan Mountains surrounding us, it feels like a peaceful place to study and explore. JAIST offers many cultural experiences, which are very helpful for students. There are also dance clubs, baseball clubs, nature hiking clubs, and a well-stocked library, making campus life enjoyable and engaging. But JAIST isn’t just beautiful and vibrant with student life, it’s also a place where research is exciting and meaningful. Here students have the freedom to explore cutting-edge projects, collaborate with international researchers, and work on real-world problems that can make a difference in science and society. One thing I really appreciate about JAIST is how smoothly everything runs, administration, dorms, and research facilities all work efficiently and on time, making life much simpler and allowing students to focus on learning, research, and personal growth.

Living in Nomi City has been a cultural adventure too. I joined activities through the Nomi International Exchange Association, which allowed me to experience international and local festivals, Japanese culture, elementary school programs, and traditional food and clothing. I also participated in volunteering, such as supporting local food pantries and helping those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in 2024. I’m passionate about painting and Indian classical dance, and living in Nomi City gave me countless opportunities to perform and share my art in international exchange events and cultural programs, as well as to learn traditional Japanese Kutani pottery. I am truly grateful for the chance to connect with people from around the world through creativity. For nature lovers, there are annual hikes in the mountains to collect edible plants and mushrooms, a small adventure every year.

Academically, JAIST integrates coursework and research to bring out the best in students. The program allows us to pursue minor research in different fields to broaden our expertise. Seminars from professors and researchers from institutes worldwide, often conducted in English provide opportunities for collaboration and global connections. Interacting with international students visiting the lab helps us develop new skills and perspectives. Publishing in prestigious journals and contributing to scientific literature is exciting, though challenging, and the guidance from experienced professors is invaluable in navigating hurdles along the way.

JAIST also supports language and career development. Japanese classes on campus, in collaboration with Nomi City, prepare students for the JLPT exams and enable job opportunities in Japanese companies. Life at JAIST is enriched by a strong community of students and friends, many of whom share similar experiences. The student dormitories are conveniently located close to the labs, making it easy to balance long research days with personal time. Frequent and reliable public transportation between JAIST and the city adds to the comfort of daily life.

My experience at JAIST has been truly one-of-a-kind. While there were challenges along the way, the supportive environment, engaging activities, and vibrant community made every moment worthwhile. I’m grateful to my professors here for their guidance and support throughout my journey at JAIST. For anyone considering joining JAIST, I can confidently say that it is a place where you can grow academically, professionally, and personally, while enjoying a truly unforgettable international experience. [続きを表示]: [1] Soudamini Chintalapati, et al.
Cell Biomaterials in press (2025).

[2] Soudamini Chintalapati, et al.
Carbon 238, 120252 (2025).
Press released from JAIST. Highlighted in news media (EurekAlert, AlphaGalileo, Phys Org, Nanowerk, MSN United States,Wetenschap, lab-news.de, ecancer, Graphene-Info, Energy & Capital, The Microbiologist, and Gate2Biotech, etc.).

[3] Soudamini Sai Vimala Veera Chintalapati, et al.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 170, 116041 (2024).

JANCHAI, Khunanya I am JANCHAI Khunanya, from Thailand. While I was a master's student at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, I joined a cooperative education program with the School of Material Science, JAIST, to study a different aspect of polymeric materials, which I was researching at the time. After that, I decided to continue my Ph.D. in JAIST. JAIST provides an environment where I can not only gain knowledge about the design and functionalization of high-performance polymer materials but also envision my career goal “work related to research and development of polymeric materials” through collaboration with industry. My vision for the future is to establish innovative technologies for readily applicable materials and create high-value products. Now, I have a job in the field of material development for a company in Japan. I had so much enjoyed JAIST that I was amazed at how quickly time had passed. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Yamaguchi Masayuki, who gave me invaluable advice, continuous support, encouragement, and excellent opportunities. Also, I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the laboratory members for their good cooperation. Without them, I couldn't have accomplished my goal and had this much pleasure. JAIST is one of the best graduate schools. Please do not miss the chance to join here! [続きを表示]: [1] K. Janchai, et al.,
Journal of Rheology, 68 (1), 59-69 (2024).
Selected as Featured Article

[2] K. Janchai, et al.,
Seikei-Kako (成形加工), 35 (9), 318-323 (2023).
Best Paper Award

[3] K. Janchai, et al.,
Scientific Reports, 13, 497 (2023).

[4] K. Janchai, et al.,
Polymer Journal, 54 (3), 367-375 (2022).

LIN, Cunjian JAIST has outstanding scientists in various fields of materials science, and its experimental equipment is complete and advanced. It is an ideal cradle for every materials student. Ueda lab focuses on the development of optical materials and the preparation of optical devices, and has world-leading strength in the field of persistent luminescent materials. During the doctoral study, Prof. Ueda's in-depth and easy-to-understand guidance on research directions, optical mechanisms, experimental details, etc. left a deep impression. During this period, our related results were published in journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Optical Materials, InfoMat, Communications Materials, etc. We look forward to everyone joining JAIST and joining Ueda Lab. [続きを表示]: [1] Cunjian Lin, et al.
Advanced Optical Materials, 202402301 (2025).

[2] Cunjian Lin, et al.
Advanced Materials, 2401000 (2024).

[3] Zishuang Wu,# Cunjian Lin,# et al.
InfoMat, e12657 (2025).

[4] Cunjian Lin,# Rujun Yang,# et al.
Communications Materials, 6, 25 (2025).

QI, Yun During the five years in JAIST, I have benefited a lot under the guidance of Professor Miyako. Professor Miyako encourages students to do research that they like. My main research is about the application of nanomaterials in cancer treatment. In a comfortable research environment, I have published 3 journal articles as the first author, 3 journal articles as the other author and participated in an international conference won the best poster award. We hope that the materials we develop can truly solve the problems of cancer patients. In addition, thanks to the minor project system of JAIST, I have also learned a lot of knowledge in other fields, such as electrochemical analysis and TEM operation. This knowledge is the most valuable asset I have gained in JAIST. The research and study life in JAIST makes me unforgettable, and I hope you can also enjoy the good time here. [続きを表示]: [1] Yun Qi, et al.
Small Science 5, 2400640 (2025).

[2] Yun Qi, et al.
Advanced Functional Materials 34, 2305886 (2023).

[3] Yun Qi, et al.
Applied Materials Today 26, 101302 (2022).

曽谷凜さん 西村俊研

北畠志温さん 山口政之研

古原正康さん 山口拓実研

宮田大壽さん 上田研

CHINTALAPATI, Soudamini

JANCHAI, Khunanya

LIN, Cunjian

QI, Yun

曽谷凜さん西村俊研

北畠志温さん山口政之研

古原正康さん山口拓実研

宮田大壽さん上田研