Activities

2026.3.31

WPI-AIMEC Postdoctoral Researchers Participate in the WPI Young Researchers Forum

On 2 March 2026 early-career researchers from all 18 WPI centers gathered at the Mokuzai Kaikan in Tokyo, for the “WPI Young Researchers Forum”. The day included talks by senior WPI researchers sharing their research and career experiences, as well as short talks followed by group discussions。It also featured poster presentations and a networking reception designed to strengthen networks across the centers and support career development.

WPI-AIMEC Postdoctoral Fellows, Jutarak Luang-on (Postdoctoral Researcher, JAMSTEC) and Jimena Garcia Rodriguez (Specially Appointed Research Fellow, Tohoku University) took part in the forum. They delivered poster presentations titled “Satellite-based monitoring of harmful algal blooms in coastal ecosystems” and “What factors drive jellyfish blooms?” respectively. The atmosphere was friendly and engaging, with lively poster Q&As and small‑group conversations.

The forum gave researchers who rarely interact, a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and consider their future career paths together. WPI-AIMEC will continue to engage with the WPI community, working towards our common goals such as fostering interdisciplinary and world-leading research.