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Consisting of six divisions, the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology enables students to strengthen their expertise and acquire extensive knowledge through inter-divisional collaboration.

Division of Synergetic Information Science

The real world is complex and full of diversity. The Division of Synergetic Information Science features education and research encompassing both basic theories and advanced technologies relating to complex systems engineering and large-scale information systems, with the aim of realizing next-generation information systems that will evolve in harmony with people.

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knowledge-based software systems; artificial life systems; multi-agent systems; human-robotics systems; large-scale computer simulation; information system architecture; data mining; large-scale information networks

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Division of Computer Science

The Division of Computer Science offers educational and research programs geared toward creating engineers and researchers who will support a knowledge-based society and become active in the international arena. Through systematic teaching of the fundamentals and application of the two relevant pillars of knowledge - software science and mathematical science - potential engineers and researchers are trained to properly handle the vast amount of diverse information available in the digital network era.

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information knowledge networks; software engineering; knowledge discovery; computational mathematics; pattern information processing; basics of mathematical science for computing; computer architecture engineering; knowledge base; algorithms; program theory; computational basics; probability and statistical analysis

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Division of Electronics for Informatics

The Division of Electronics for Informatics focuses on research and education in a wide range of fields, including information processing, next-generation architecture, system architecture, and hardware development for state of the art information processing and communication.

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solid state physics; photoelectron physics; quantum physics; integrated processes; electronic materials; electron devices; optical devices; functional devices; quantum devices; integrated systems; optical information system; LSI application systems; digital communication systems

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Division of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics

The Division of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics aims to systematize bioengineering and bioinformatics, which are new academic fields, with the aim of meeting social demands for combining and developing science and technology centering on life and mankind. The Division also strives to develop human resources that can play pivotal roles in the development of science and technology relating to life, mankind and medicine.

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genome informatics; cell informatics; biomechanics; magnetic resonance imaging; mathematical analysis of the living body; human function informatics; structural bioinformatics; bio-sensing; regeneration bioengineering; advanced biomedical engineering

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Division of Media and Network Technologies

The Division of Media and Network Technologies aims to study new methods of information media expression and processing, such as those for imagedvideodacoustic and music signal and natural language applications, to establish high-speed ubiquitous network theories using radio waves and light to convey information, and to create new technologies, with the ultimate goal of upgrading information media technologies for future generations and revolutionizing business processes and lifestyles.

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media network sociology; media expression theory; information media environments; natural language processing; media creation techniques; information networks; wireless transmission and environmental electromagnetic engineering; ubiquitous networks; photonic networks; adaptive communication

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Division of Systems Science and Informatics

The Division of Systems Science and Informatics strives to create new distinctive system architectural technology based on electricity, information science and system science. Based on the technology, the Division will develop human resources capable of realizing advanced environmentally friendly systems.

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system design; robot system; system control theory; image processing; power electronics; electric power system; manufacturing system; human-machine collaboration system; disaster information engineering; remote sensing

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