July 23, 10:30 - 12:20 (L4E45) Zoran Grujic, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

Open Call for Visiting Scholars in FY2025

Open Call for Thematic Programs in FY2027

Title: Visible frequency plasmonic effects in graphene and diamond heterostructures

Speaker: Dr. Bohuslav Rezek, Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czechia

Language: English

Language: English

Session 4: June 22nd, Tuesday, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Organization of Universities, Japan's science promotion policy Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

Speaker: Dr. hab. eng. Tomasz Marszalek, Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research & Lodz University of Technology

Prof Michael R. Vanner, Imperial College London

"Plasticity-Stability Balance in Neural Circuits: From basic principles to malfunctions" by Prof. Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University

Title : Representation Theory and Topological Data Analysis: Latest Advances

This symposium is part of the TSVP Thematic Program "Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined" . The program will run from June 23 to August 9, 2025.

National holiday

OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!

TSVP Talk Language: English (no interpretation). Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond. Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

We’re organizing the Startup Supporter's Open Desk on July 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM . Startup supporters from various organizations will be on site to share the types of support they offer and to connect with startups and researchers at OIST.

July 18 (Friday) 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Professor Juan Manfredi, University of Pittsburgh

Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 3: Writing Research Statements---Will take place on August 7. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.

Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 2: Writing CVs and Cover Letters---Will take place on July 17. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.

TSVP Talk Language: English (no interpretation). Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond. Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

Curious how research turns into real-world impact? Join Megumi Takata, Director General of Kyushu University's Entrepreneurship Center, for a talk on how ideas move from the lab to partnerships, products, and startups. Stay after to hear how OIST supports that journey through flexible, researcher-centered innovation pathways. Meet the team, enjoy coffee and snacks, and connect with others exploring what's possible beyond the lab.

Language: English

2 Expository Talk by Prof. Francois Petit (FCRESS, France), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Sheaves and Persistence & Metric Aspects of Sheaf Theory

*Talk 1 ( Sheaves and Persistence ): 10:00-11:00, July 17, 2025

*Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23

**Talk 2 ( Metric Aspects of Sheaf Theory ): 10:00-11:00, July 18, 2025

**Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23

Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!

July 17 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Professor Giuseppe Mingione, University of Parma

"Towards Extending the Boundary of Non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces" by Yansen Wang, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia

July 16, 2025, 17:00-18:00 @C700, Lab 3

Step back in time with us for a rare talk on the rich and complex history of Cyprus—an island at the crossroads of civilizations. From ancient settlers in 7000 BC to modern-day dynamics, discover how geography, myth, and culture have shaped this unique Mediterranean nation. Presented by Theodora Serghides, a passionate history educator visiting from Cyprus. Enjoy the stories—and some authentic Cypriot snacks and drinks—after your campus tour!

"Synergizing habitual and goal-directed behaviors for advancing decision-making AI" by Dr. Dongqi Han, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia

July 16, 2025, 16:00-17:00 @C700, Lab 3

旅費相談会を開催いたします。

July 16th (Fri) @A151 Center Bldg. 15:00-16:00

Session 3: June 16th, day, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Research Resources and Research Support Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

TSVP Talk Language: English (no interpretation). Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond. Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

Have a research idea you’d like to explore beyond the lab? Join us for a hands-on session with AI Jetpack , a powerful tool developed at MIT to help researchers map out real-world applications. You’ll create a one-page plan that clarifies your project's purpose, audience, and impact potential—with help from AI and startup experts. No business experience needed—just curiosity and a desire to take your idea further.

July 16 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Professor Ugur Abdulla, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Curious how your research could solve real-world problems? Join us for a hands-on Lean Startup Workshop and map out your project’s impact in just one afternoon. Whether you're just curious, applying for the POC program, or exploring innovation—this session is for you. Walk away understanding how to create a clear, compelling business model and expert feedback from Professor Megumi Takata, Director General of Kyushu University's Entrepreneurship Center.

Parenting Café – Lunchtime Chat @ Ocean View Room

Speaker: Dr. Ziyin Liu, MIT and NTT Research

Title: Universal Phenomena, Irreversibility, and Thermodynamics in Deep

July 15 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Professor Zoran Grujic, University of Alabama at Birmingham

2 Expository Talk by Dr. Raphael Bennett-Tennenhaus (Bielefeld University, Germany), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined. Title: Decompositions and classifications with a view towards persistence modules

*Talk 1: 14:00-15:00, July 14, 2025

*Location: OIST, Lab 3, Floor C, Room C700

**Talk 2: 11:00-12:00, July 15, 2025

**Location: OIST, Lab 5, Floor D, Room L5D23

Zoom Link: Will be posted closer to the event!

Join us for guided tours of our state-of-the-art incubator facilities as part of Incubator Open House Week. Discover the resources, equipment, and collaborative spaces designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Our gathering space is for OIST community and incubator tenants only but during this week, we also open our collaborative work areas for external guests after the tour.

July 14 (Monday) 9:00 AM- 10:50 AM, Professor Hiroaki Aikawa, Chubu University

OIST Innovation opened its brand-new incubator facilities in May. To celebrate this milestone, we're opening our doors to both the innovation community and the entire OIST community for a special Open House Week .

OIST Workshop | OIST organizer: Ugur Abdulla (Analysis and Partial Differential Equations) | Website | OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions. Meals are closed sessions for registered participants only.

Cultural Event Series (CluES) featuring France presented by OISTers from France is happening on the 12th of July (Saturday) in the Seaside House from 5PM in the Lab0 lounge!

OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!

Speaker: Dr. Gregory Schwartzman, Associate Professor, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

Title: Can Synaptic Connectivity Alone Reveal Neuron Types?

Registration Now Open---Academic Job Market Workshop Series---Module 2: Writing CVs and Cover Letters---Will take place on July 17. Please register if you plan to attend at least one of the modules in the series, which is open to all OIST members.

The CVC Association includes business managers from corporate venture capital firms, startup support organizations, and companies primarily from Nagoya and the Chubu region and there w ill be o ver 40 companies joining . Don’t miss this exceptional networking opportunity to build customer relationships, explore partnerships, and connect with potential investors.

Session 2: June 10th, Thursday, 15:00-16:00 via Zoom - Inside Story and Background of Research Acitivites Presenter: Mizuki Shimanuki (Provost), Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai (C-Hub)

TSVP Talk Language: English (no interpretation). Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond. Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

Speaker: Joost Kimpel, PhD student at Chalmers University of Technology

This symposium aims to create a platform for meaningful exchange between students, academics, artists, and community members from Okinawa. FIO invites participants to engage with intersectional approaches to social justice, identity, and resilience from Okinawa to the world.

Expository Talk by Prof. Gordana Todorov (Northeastern University, USA), as part of the Thematic Program TDA PARTI : Topological Data Analysis, Persistence And Representation Theory Intertwined.

Location: OIST campus, Lab 5, Room L5D23

​Zoom Link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/94782960593?pwd=R0oI1bBPgL5eCVd9HBdvrv2H7Q8Py9.1 Meeting ID: 947 8296 0593 Passcode: 584111

Talk by Pablo Sanchez Ocal, Postdoc of Speyer Unit (Representation Theory and Algebraic Combinatorics Unit)