We are excited to share the progress of the NAIST Senju-Monju Project, an initiative launched in 2023 through the support of Daiichi-Sankyo “Habataku” Support Program for the Next Generation of Researchers. This project was designed to empower young researchers through two phases:
Phase 1: Supporting the launch of new research driven by original and free-thinking ideas.
Phase 2: Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of new basic research fields through collaborative exchange.
We will be hosting a presentation session for the five Phase 2 projects selected last year. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover NAIST’s cutting-edge research and network with the talented young researchers who are shaping the future of science. We cordially invite you to join us and look forward to seeing you there.
Results Presentation of NAIST Senju-Monju Project Phase 2
Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Presentation Session: 15:00 – 16:40
Networking Session: 17:00 – 18:30
Venue: Hybrid Format (In-person & Online)
Presentation Session: TAKASAGO Kenshu Hall (8916-5 Takayama-cho, Ikoma, Nara) & Zoom
The Zoom link will be sent to registered online participants at a later date.
The hall is located on the 1st floor of Building No. 4 on the campus map.
Networking Session: University Union, 2nd Floor
Located on the 2nd floor of Building No. 3 on the campus map.
Fee: Free (Please sign up via the form below to participate.)
Application: Here
Program Schedule:
15:00 – 15:10 Opening Remarks Dr. Jun Ohta (Executive Director / Vice President, NAIST)
15:10 – 16:25 Phase 2 Research Presentations (5 projects: 10-min presentation + 5-min Q&A each)
16:25 – 16:35 General Discussion
16:35 – 16:40 Closing Remarks (TBA)
17:00 – 18:30 Networking Session
Phase 2 Research Projects (In no particular order)：
Reveal the mechanism how periodic pattern are formed in mucosal epithelial cell
Lead: INABA Yasuko / Sub: MAJIMA Tsuyoshi, LI Yuzhe
A 3D Approach to the Heterogeneity and Lineages of Human Early Embryonic Cells
Lead: INTOH Atsushi / Sub: SHIMARI Kazuma
Machine Learning-Aided Engineering of Thermostable PHA Synthase for Enhanced Biodegradable Plastic Production
Lead: CHEK Min Fey / Sub: KOKAJI Toshiya
HealChip: A Low Power and High Speed Processor for Secure and Wearable Medical Devices in Remote Healthcare System
Lead: PHAN Hoai Luan / Sub: LE VU Trung Duong, Juan Paolo Bermundo
The Possibilities and Critical Examination of Category-Inclusive Inclusion in Organizations
Lead: TOKUNO Sohei / Sub: NIKAIDO Yuko
Contact: NAIST Senju-Monju Project Office
Email: sjmj-office@ml.naist.ac.jp