Department of Human Intelligence Systems
Tiya Bisla
Q1 : Why Kyutech?
Kyutech attracted me because of its strong focus on practical, research-driven engineering. Kyutech does not treat research as theory-only, it encourages students to work on real-world problems using advanced tools and infrastructure. During my three-month internship as a research intern here, I experienced a research environment where students were entrusted with responsibility, encouraged to publish, and guided closely by faculty. This experience convinced me to continue my master’s degree at Kyutech.
Q2 : About Research
My research focuses on computer vision, specifically child detection, identification, and activity tracking using multi-camera CCTV systems. I work with deep learning models such as YOLO and face-embedding-based methods to analyze real-world, noisy data. The goal of my research is not only technical accuracy but also practical usability in environments like kindergartens, where safety, privacy, and robustness matter.
Q3 : Best point of Kyutech
The best point of Kyutech is its balance between independence and support. Students are given the freedom to explore ideas, but faculty members are deeply involved when guidance is needed. The research culture emphasizes clarity, reproducibility, and real impact, which helps students grow as engineers and researchers rather than just degree holders.
Q4 : What kind of life
Life at Kyutech is focused yet well-balanced and productive and fulfilling. Alongside research, I have made many new friends through games and sports activities. I have also started cycling regularly. On weekends, we visit nearby beaches and other local places, which refreshes our minds and helps us build friendships beyond countries and the laboratories.
Q5 : My future dream
My future dream is to work in a global company as a researcher or engineer whose work creates real societal impact rather than simply following traditional methods. Japan is a far more profound and thoughtful society and there is still much I want to learn from its values, discipline, and approach to responsibility. These experiences continue to shape the direction and purpose of my career.
Department of Biological Functions Engineering
Simon HOCQUAUX
Until September 2021, I conducted research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in the Biomaterials Laboratory (Miyazaki Laboratory), where I worked on injectable hydrogels for bone regeneration. The main objective of my research was to reinforce polyglutamic acid (PGA) hydrogels with cellulose-based nanofibers to improve their mechanical properties and to evaluate their apatite-forming ability.
Having studied a wide range of materials—metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites—in a Materials Engineering program in France, I wanted to specialize in materials for medical applications. I was also hoping to join an exchange program in Japan, so choosing the Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering at Kyutech came naturally. I found great appeal in the opportunity to study diverse fields such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, and materials engineering, as well as in the collaborative environment where Japanese and international students interact across laboratories.
Although working in a field different from my undergraduate studies brought many challenges, I feel that I gained a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective and strong problem-solving skills. I now work in the development of absorbable materials for surgical use, and the knowledge and research mindset I acquired at Kyutech have become powerful assets in my career.