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The 27th GEL-SIT seminar took place (note: the 26th seminar was not held). This time also, the B4 students reported on the progress of their graduation theses. Although the end of the year is approaching, this is a period in which research outcomes tend to accelerate. We were pleased to see that the steady efforts […]

The 25th GEL-SIT seminar took place. This time, the B4 students reported on the progress of their graduation theses. As the thesis work enters this crucial stage of finalizing the results, We hope everyone will continue to work diligently, stay motivated, and enjoy the process of learning. We look forward to seeing your continued growth

The 24th GEL-SIT seminar took place. This time, the M2 students presented the progress of their thesis research. As we approach the critical final stage of their thesis work, we are encouraged to see that all of them have been making steady and enthusiastic progress. I look forward to seeing their achievements continue to develop

The 23rd GEL-SIT seminar took place. This time, the M1 and B3 students shared updates on their research progress. The M1 students have been steadily advancing their master’s research, and their future development looks very promising. For the B3 students, this was their first presentation, but each of them delivered their report with confidence and

The official SIT website and the EurekAlert! Science News Releases website have both published a press release featuring one of the research outcomes from GEL-SIT. Article on official SIT websiteArticle on EurekAlert! Science News Releases

The 22nd GEL-SIT seminar took place. In this time, our M2 students presented the progress of their master research. They shared new model test results and fresh ideas they’ve been developing, making the session both lively and informative. It was great to see how each project is steadily moving forward, and their final thesis outcomes

Fourteen graduate and undergraduate students from our GEL-SIT, eight doctoral students, five master’s students, and one undergraduate student, are participating in the international conference “GEOMATE 2025” (November 11-13) held at Kyoto Research Park, delivering oral and poster presentations.All participating students have meticulously prepared and practiced extensively. We hope they will approach this international conference with

The SIT website has been updated with an announcement about an award! At GEOMATE 2025, Ms. Khin Nyein-Chan Kyaw (D2) was honored with the ‘Best Paper Award’ for her outstanding paper, for which she served as the first author and presenter. As a doctoral student from abroad, Ms. Khin Nyein-Chan Kyaw has admirably overcome language

At GEOMATE 2025, Ms. Arisa Katsuumi (M2) was honored with the ‘Best Paper Award’ for her outstanding paper, for which she served as the first author and presenter. Ms. Arisa Katsuumi has taken the initiative to establish her own research theme and courageously explored the challenging field of applying AI technology to geotechnical engineering. This

At GEOMATE 2025, Ms. Nami Nitta (M2) was honored with the ‘Best Paper Award’ for her outstanding paper, for which she served as the first author and presenter. Ms. Nami Nitta has made excellent use of her study-abroad experience in New Zealand to conduct a valuable study focusing on the differences in liquefaction assessment under