Past Events
[SEMINAR] "Study of Human Diseases at the Intersections of Engineering, Sciences & Medicine" Dr. Subra Suresh
Dr Subra Suresh, President-Designate and Distinguished University Professor Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & Former Director, U.S. National Science Foundation
Special Guided Tour: The AI Art and Aesthetics Exhibition
A special guided tour of the AI Art and Aesthetic Exhibition in English by the main artists on 12/1 (Fri) at 12:30.
The art of harnessing dark energy: Symbioses between marine invertebrates and chemosynthetic bacteria.
Prof. Dr. Nicole Dubilier, Director, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
Head of the Symbiosis Department from Bremen, Germany will give a talk.
[Seminar] Mechanobiology of the Nuclear Membrane and Its Potential Application in Antitumor Treatment by Prof. Zhaocai Zhou
Zhaocai (Joe) Zhou, Ph.D Professor, Principal Investigator State Key Laboratory of Cell Biology CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences Web: http://www.sibcb.ac.cn/ePI.asp?id=121
Seminar "Choroid Plexus Circadian Clock: Mechanism of Synchronization and Feedback to the SCN" by Dr. Jihwan Myung
Dr. Jihwan Myung, Senior Research Fellow, Taipei Medical University. Language: English
Nature Research Academies workshop
Learn how to publish in high impact journals and to maximise your impact in the field with Nature Research Academies interactive 1/2 day workshop.
[Seminar] "The next generation of smart machines", Prof. Rolf Pfeifer
Speaker: Prof. Rolf Pfeifer Dr. sc. techn. ETH, Scientific Advisor, “Living with Robots” Inc. Visiting Professor, Dept. of Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Professor. em. University of Zurich
OIST Mini Symposium "New development in Teichmuller space theory"
OIST Mini Symposium - Open to all OIST members - For non-OIST members: Please contact the organizers for information on how to participate.
[SEMINAR] How do small organisms spread and evolve across environmental barriers? by Prof Wataru Iwasaki
B.S. in Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry (the University of Tokyo) in 2005. Ph.D. in Department of Computational Biology (the University of Tokyo) in 2009. Assistant Professor at Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, the University of Tokyo since 2011. Associate Professor at Department of Biological Sciences, the University of Tokyo since 2014. Currently the Vice President of Japanese Society for Bioinformatics, a Board Member of International Society for Computational Biology, Councilor of Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology, Associate Member of Science Council of Japan, and Member of Global Young Academy. Major in bioinformatics, especially areas related to genomics, evolution, ecology, and ethology.
"Future AI" - AIAEE Symposium 03
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Meaning/Meaningless and Language" - AIAEE Symposium 02
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
Internal Seminar: Nicolas Moreno, Hierarchical self-assembly of soft-patchy nanoparticles: Insights from computational simulations
Internal Seminar, Nicolas Moreno (Mathematics, Mechanics, and Materials Unit)
Internal Seminar: Shohei Takaoka, Transcriptional feedback regulation controlled by mRNA decay factors and nucleocytoplasmic shuttling
Internal Seminar: Shohei Takaoka, PhD Student, Cell Signal Unit (Yamamoto Unit). Language: English, no interpretation
Offshore Tsunamigenic Deposits: Lessons from the past and present by Dr. Goodman
Dr. Beverly Goodman, Faculty member, University of Haifa, Leon Chrney School, Department of Marine Geosciences
"PLANNING YOUR SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY. Develop a Growth Mindset and Seek Feedback"
"Planning Your Scientific Journey" series is great for anybody who is working on developing an impactful and answerable scientific question and/or designing a research program for current and future positions.
The paradox of the third tier: From the Red Sea to the Mediterranean- Climate change and the third tier paradox by Prof. Dan Tchernov
Prof. Dr. Dan Tchernov, Director, Department of Marine Biology, Leon Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] "Manifolds: topology and geometry in dimension 3 and higher" by Dr Tirasan Khandhawit
The Topology and Geometry Seminar aims to introduce current mathematical research topics starting from the very basics. Anyone interested in mathematics is welcome to attend.
This week, Dr Tirasan Khandhawit (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit) will speak on "Manifolds: topology and geometry in dimension 3 and higher".
[PhD Thesis Presentation] - Zafer Hawash - Surface Science Study of Perovskite Solar Cells: Spiro-MeOTAD Hole Transport Material and Perovskite Absorber
Titile: Surface Science Study of Perovskite Solar Cells: Spiro-MeOTAD Hole Transport Material and Perovskite Absorber
Speaker: Zafer Hawash
Affiliation: PhD Student - Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit (Qi Unit)
QG group meeting - Unruh effect and thermal field theory
QG group meeting Speaker: Shailesh Dhasmana Title: "Unruh effect and finite temperature field theory"
"Quantum metrology gets real" Konrad Banaszek, University of Warsaw
Prof. Konrad Banaszek, Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw
SciFinder HelpDesk 1-3 pm on Nov.15 (Wed)
If you have any questions or concerns about SciFinder or you want to see a demo, this is a good opportunity to talk to Mr. Yasuhiro Chiba (JAICI Marketing Group) at the Help Desk.
Faculty Perspectives: "A survivor's thoughts on transitioning from postdoc to faculty"
Join Dr. Yasha Neiman, Assistant Professor at OIST, for a very informal and fun talk about his experience with academic job research and transition to a faculty position.
Everyone is welcome! To REGISTER Click here.
Seminar "Temporal Insights from the End of Space" by Justin C. Feng
Speaker: Justin C. Feng Research Affiliate, The University of Texas at Austin Date : Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Time : 3:30pm-4:30pm
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] "Knots: From application to theory" (part 3) by Dr Nick Owad
The Topology and Geometry Seminar aims to introduce current mathematical research topics starting from the very basics. Anyone interested in mathematics is welcome to attend.
This is the final talk in a series of 3 lectures on "Knots: From application to theory" by Dr Nick Owad (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit).
Workshop "Cutting Edge Developments in RNA Biology for the Control of Gene Expression"
RNA Biology Woorkshop "Cutting Edge Developments in RNA Biology for the Control of Gene Expression"
"Machine Ethics – developing a fully autonomous artificial moral agent"
Dr. Jeffrey White
========================== Date: Monday, November 13, 2017 Time:16:00-17:00 Venue: C016, Lab 1 ==========================
Manipulating and Measuring Modes in Multimode Fibres
Dr. Joel Carpenter, School of IT & Electrical Engineering (ITEE), The University of Queensland. Language: English
Cutting Edge Developments in RNA Biology for the Control of Gene Expression
OIST Workshop - Application Deadline: June 30, 2017 - OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions - Website: https://groups.oist.jp/rnabiology
"AI Aesthetics and Art" - AIAEE Symposium 01
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Collaboration with Artificial Intelligence - Day 2" - AIAEE Concert 04-2
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Collaboration with Artificial Intelligence - Day 1" - AIAEE Concert 04-1
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Labour of love: early careers in pursuit of well-being"
This interactive and invigorating seminar will blend theory, practice, reflection and prescription to present concepts of employee well-being as applied to professionals in general and to academics in particular. Everyone is welcome!
一般公開セミナー: 免疫システムに学ぶ — HLAを中心に据えて — *日本語のみ Only in Japanese
セミナー: HLAを中心に据えて、免疫システムに学ぶ
HLA, Immune Response and Disease ― Classical and New Concept ―
Seminar "HLA, ImmSune Response and Disease" by Prof. Takehiko Saszuki
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] "Knots: From application to theory" (part 2) by Dr Nick Owad
The Topology and Geometry Seminar aims to introduce current mathematical research topics starting from the very basics. Anyone interested in mathematics is welcome to attend.
This is the second talk in a series of 3 lectures on "Knots: From application to theory" by Dr Nick Owad (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit).
OIST Mini Symposium "Nanoclusters in Action"
OIST Mini Symposium - Open to all OIST members - For non-OIST members: Please contact the organizers for information on how to participate.
Seminar "Mutation, divergence and novel phenotypes in rodents and reptiles" by Dr. Adam Hargreaves
Speaker: Dr. Adam Hargreaves Department of Zoology, University of Oxford Date : Monday, November 6, 2017 Time : 3:00pm-4:00pm Venue: C210, Center Building
QG group meeting: twistor-space quantization for the dS causal patch
QG group meeting Speaker: Yasha Neiman Title: Twistor-space quantization for the dS causal patch
[Seminar] Title: Innate Immune Mechanisms of Synapse Remodeling During Brain Development
Speaker: Dr. Anna Molofsky
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF)
"Dynamics of Electron Bubbles in the Gross-Pitaevskii Model of a Superfluid" Alverto Villois, University of East Anglia
Seminar:Dynamics of Electron Bubbles in the Gross-Pitaevskii Model of a Superfluid
Speaker: Dr. Alberto Villois, Senior Research Associate, University of East Anglia
"Pioneer of the Artificial Intelligence Music" - AIAEE Concert 03
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Umwelt Music and Machine Learning" - AIAEE Concert 02
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
Opening Reception - Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition
For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"Machine Aesthetics Music" - AIAEE Concert 01
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
New-Method "Tape Cut" - Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition
For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"PLANNING YOUR SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY. Bring Your Plan to Life”
"Planning Your Scientific Journey" series is great for anybody who is working on developing an impactful and answerable scientific question and/or designing a research program for current and future positions.
[Seminar] "Digitization of reproducible data analysis workflows", Prof. Sonja Grün
Speaker: Prof. Sonja Grün Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-6) Institute of Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Research Center Jülich, Jülich, Germany Theoretical Systems Neurobiology RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
"Hierarchy of vortices in turbulence at high Reynolds numbers" by Prof.Goto
Speaker: Prof. Susumu Goto (Osaka University)
Title: Hierarchy of vortices in turbulence at high Reynolds numbers
"Sustaining mechanism of turbulence in a precessing sphere" by Yasufumi Horimoto
Speaker: Yasufumi Horimoto, Prof. Susumu Goto (Osaka University)
Title: Sustaining mechanism of turbulence in a precessing sphere
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] "Knots: From application to theory" (part 1) by Dr Nick Owad
The Topology and Geometry Seminar aims to introduce current mathematical research topics starting from the very basics. Anyone interested in mathematics is welcome to attend.
This is the first talk in a series of 3 lectures on "Knots: From application to theory" by Dr Nick Owad (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit).









































