MESSAGE

Choose a research topic you genuinely enjoy—the ever-present sense of novelty is what makes research so engaging.

Until graduating from high school, I was deeply committed to baseball. Influenced by my older brother, I developed an interest in physics and went on to study in the Department of Applied Physics at the Faculty of Engineering. Through my coursework, I became particularly interested in lasers and quantum statistics, which led me to join a laboratory in optical physics. While I was not especially fond of lecture-based classes, I found great enjoyment in studying what was necessary for my research. From that time, I came to believe that motivation is the most important factor in pursuing research.
After completing my master’s degree, I initially joined a company. However, driven by a desire to bring cutting-edge research technologies into society, I decided to pursue a Ph.D. and moved to Germany. The laboratory I joined was highly international, and being exposed to diverse perspectives on research was an extremely valuable experience. It has since become a foundation for my career.
In my laboratory, we strongly encourage students to pursue a doctoral degree. During the Ph.D. program, students define their own research topics, develop research plans, and carry out their work in collaboration with others. They also communicate their results through conference presentations and publications. The opportunity to engage in such diverse activities on an international stage at an early stage of one’s career is one of the major attractions of doctoral study. It not only deepens expertise in a specific field but also provides essential training for personal and professional development.
Let’s enjoy doing research that can change the world together.