The graduation ceremony for the Science and Engineering Students of Institute of Science Tokyo was held at the Ookayama Campus on 26 March 2025. Part of the cohort includes seven students from the ELSI Graduate Programme (https://graduate.elsi.jp/).
- Yusuke Mizukami (Supervised by Prof. Yasuhito Sekine, affiliated with the Department of Earth and Planetary Science)
- Takumi Matsunaga (Supervised by Prof. John Hernlund, affiliated with the Department of Earth and Planetary Science)
- Genki Fukazawa (Supervened by Prof. Tomoaki Matsuura, affiliated with the Department of Life Science and Technology)
- Rei Abe (Supervised by Prof. Kosuke Fujishima, affiliated with the Department of Life Science and Technology)
- Selene Cannelli (Supervised by Prof. Shawn McGlynn, affiliated with the Department of Life Science and Technology)
- Zening Yang (Supervised by Prof. Ryuhei Nakamura, affiliated with the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering)
- Shunto Harada (Supervised by Prof. Ryuhei Nakamura, affiliated with the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering)
ELSI Director Yasuhito Sekine congratulates the graduates with a message:
‘Graduation marks a significant milestone, recognising years of dedication, exploration, and achievement. At the Earth-Life Science Institute, this moment is a celebration of the knowledge gained, the challenges overcome, and the contributions made to understanding life and the universe.
As this chapter concludes, new opportunities begin—shaped by the research, collaborations, and discoveries made here. The impact of this work extends far beyond ELSI, reaching into the broader scientific community and society.
Congratulations to all graduating students. This achievement is well deserved, and the future holds much promise.’