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Graduate Departments

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Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems
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Graduate Department of Information Technologies and Project Management
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Master's Program
04.
Doctoral Program

Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems

Chair of the Department
Toshiaki Miyazaki
Vice-Chair of the Department
Michael Cohen

As concrete areas of study and research, the graduate department undertakes the most advanced studies of computer network systems, embedded systems, VLSI technologies, computer devices, robotics, computer organization and parallel processing, virtual reality, multimedia, biomedical IT, information retrieval, human interfaces, knowledge engineering, cybernetics, Internet computing, and IT for space research.

The educational program of the department is based on research problem-solving, that demands roughly 20% of students' efforts and time. As a result, students have ample time to prepare their master's thesis. The program supports an individual-oriented and standard intensity style of study.

The First Field of Study
(Virtual Reality, Multimedia, and Biomedical IT)
Virtual Reality, Multimedia and Biomedical IT are very important and constantly evolving areas in computer science and engineering. The subject areas of these fields include: computer graphics and animation, the Internet and mobile systems for multimedia computing; biomedical multimedia systems, intelligent multimedia systems, mixed and augmented reality, computer music, networked media applications, and computer games. The philosophy of field courses is to introduce students not just to the tools that are in use, but also to focus on generic techniques and theoretical and conceptual cores that will enable graduates to be active in innovation in the field and adapt themselves to technological changes in the future.
The Second Field of Study
(Computer Organization and Parallel Processing)
Parallel processing is a major working horse for computers today and in the future. This field of study aims to teach and expose students to research in the most advanced and innovative computer technologies covering from hardware architecture to application software. Study of software/hardware algorithms and programming languages for parallel and distributed computing is included in this field.
The Third Field of Study
(Multimedia Retrieval, Human Interface, and Robotics)
In response to the rapid development of web technologies, human interfaces and robotics, students are expected to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to conduct research on and experiment with
Web technologies for searching multi-media objects including speech, still and animated images in addition to text data,
Human-machine interface technologies including methods of computer graphics and mixed reality,
Robot technology available in ubiquitous environments including assistance for aged people, and
Analysis of extreme environment exploration and remote sensing including computer vision, spectral and mineral analysis.
The Fourth Field of Study
(Knowledge Engineering, Cybernetics, and Internet Computing)
This field deals with designing intelligent knowledge-based systems which can be run on several computers within the Internet environment. Such systems are able to store and analyze a huge amount of information and make deductions from information acquired. This topic is very hot nowadays. Students will study technologies, methods and techniques of how to present knowledge in the memory of computers, organize and control processes of the system development, work in teams, and test the software produced.
The Fifth Field of Study
(Embedded Systems, VLSI Technologies, and Computer Devices)
This field offers students exposure to a wide range of computer architecture related technologies including embedded systems, VLSI technologies, and computer device technologies. Regarding embedded systems, a broad and deep knowledge of application software, OS, architecture, and electronics are considered as targets. Regarding VLSI technologies, not only digital design but also physical design and analog electronics are covered. Regarding computer device technologies, both theoretical and practical study and research of micro/nano devices are included.
The Sixth Field of Study
(Algorithms, Computational Modeling, and Theoretical Computer Science)
Students will be expected to acquire basic skills required for effective use of the most advanced computer systems and intelligent systems, and to study the fundamental theories which stand at the center of computer science and engineering acquired through the extraction of essential elements from various phenomena. Such study and research should be pursued with an awareness of the practical application of theories in operational systems.
The Seventh Field of Study
(Computer Network Systems)
Computer networking is an indispensable element in modern information and communications services. The research and education in this field address all aspects of communications and networking, including digital communication, multimedia and ubiquitous networking, Internetengineering practice, traffic engineering, and distributed algorithms that are needed to develop computer network systems.

Graduate Department of Information Technologies and Project Management

Chair of the Department
Subhash Bhalla
Vice-Chair of the Department
Shuxue Ding

The purpose of the department and its program is to react to the situation by introducing a new educational process where the education through solving practical problems oriented to the IT industry is employed and where a variety of opportunities and teambased environment are organized to encourage both cooperation and individual initiatives and leadership. The program is to foster internationally educated experts in leading edge information technologies.

Concrete areas of study and development are centered around fundamental knowledge & practical skills for creating reliable and secure software for embedded systems, web-centric computing and scalable information infrastructures.

The educational program of the department is based on "Software Development Arena" that is on a so called "super-course" which demands roughly 40% of student efforts. As a result of this super-course, students, working in a team, should develop an experimental software system, write four technical reports, and publish at least one research paper in an international conference proceeding. The program supports a team-based and intensive style of study.

Details of the program are available at: http://borealis.u-aizu.ac.jp/its/en/

The Eighth Field of Study
(Software Engineering and Information Security)
Fostering internationally educated experts in leading edge information technologies is an important task for society. The subject areas include fundamental knowledge & practical skills for developing reliable and secure software for embedded systems, web-centric computing and scalable information infrastructures. Possible aims for students:
- To become chief architects who are capable of leading system development projects
- To gain experience on English-based, international research & development projects
- To acquire knowledge and skills on the latest technologies
- To prepare for international job opportunities.

Master's Program

  1. Conversion Courses
  2. Regular Courses
  3. Seminars
  4. Advanced Courses

    5. Doctoral Program

    The Doctoral Program does not offer any official lectures. Only research guidance under the name "research courses" is offered. A research course comprises of special seminars and special research.

    [Special Seminars]
    Students are expected to acquire specialized knowledge through reading of academic papers and discussions and to receive advanced training in research methodologies under the guidance of a group of faculty members affiliated to each field of study.
    [Special Research]
    Students' doctoral thesis themes are determined through consultation with the Students' research advisors. Students conduct research and complete their doctoral thesis under the guidance of their research advisors.
    • A research advisor and, if necessary, a sub-advisor or sub-advisors are assigned to each student.
    • Special training programs are offered as a way of completing the special research described above. In this program, the students are allowed to conduct research at research facilities other than the University of Aizu.
    • In AY2008, an environment of creative factories will be introduced. Each Ph.D. student will have his/her own factory where a team of supervisors from different fields of study will assist the young researcher.