Cleaning up the experiment room
All lab members worked together today to clean up the lab. Good job!Remembering what a professor I know said, "If it is not organized, you cannot get accurate experimental data," we will always strive to improve the current state of our laboratory.
Professor Feng Zhang's final lecture and retirement party
On March 25, Professor Feng Zhang's final lecture and retirement party was held. The title of the lecture was "長江後浪推前浪 江山代有人才出" which is meant to encourage our younger generation. The lecture was not only about his research, but also about his life, and we could fully feel the personality of Professor Zhang.Thank you very much for […]
Attending a final lecture by Prof. Junichi Koseki of the University of Tokyo
On March 7, I attended the final lecture of my former supervisor, Professor Junichi Furuseki of the Department of Social Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. The title of his final lecture was "Deformation Strength Properties of Geomaterials and Seismic Behavior of Soil Structures: Research History and Remaining Issues at the University of […]
Finishing final defenses for Master's and Bachelor's degrees
As of yesterday, I have completed the review of my master's thesis and graduation thesis! The review at the University of Tokyo, my former affiliation, was finished about a week ago. I would like to thank Mr. Muto for his master's thesis, Mr. Hijikata for his bachelor's thesis, and Mr. Hirayama for his support. Thank […]
Gathering laboratory members!!
We have had regular seminars since we were assigned to the laboratory, but for various reasons, we have not been able to get together with all the members face-to-face. Today, we finally got together!We hope that the students will gradually realize the fun of research from now on.
Receiving a prize "Kakehashi-sho by the selection committee of Tanaka prize"
I received the "Tanaka Award Selection Committee Kakehashi Prize" from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers in recognition of the content of my lectures on Applied Project IV, which I taught during my tenure at the University of Tokyo.（https://committees.jsce.or.jp/tanaka_sho/node/70）I was very deeply moved by the opportunity to be involved in the conception of the lecture. […]
The 6th Workshop on "Bentonite"at Waseda Univ.
On January 20, I attended the 6th Bentonite Study Group held at Waseda University. I found myself discussing for four hours straight in a group where we could discuss for the pursuit of truth without hesitation. It was a very meaningful time, as we found new insights and issues.
New laboratory members!!
Three undergraduate students have been assigned to our lab. They are the opening members!We believe that there is some kind of fate in being assigned to a laboratory. We hope to learn and absorb a lot of things and enjoy our research activities together.The first hybrid seminar was held today. Unfortunately, due to poor arrangements […]
Workshop on "Bentonite"at Waseda Univ. & Experiment at UTokyo
On October 13, I attended a bentonite study group at Waseda University. Young researchers? The discussion among young researchers is heated and stimulating! I would like to do my research well and provide good information. The next day, October 14, I will be conducting experiments at the Soils and Geotechnical Laboratory of the University of […]
Graduation ceremony and farewell party at UTokyo
A few days ago, there was a graduation ceremony (fall) at the University of Tokyo, my former affiliation, and a student I was working with graduated successfully. Congratulations!We also had a get-together with all the lab members and had a good time. Although I have moved to a new position, I plan to continue my […]