HomeYorino Naoto
Dean, The Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
The Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering was established in April 2020 as part of Hiroshima University’s reform efforts to create a world-leading education and research hub dedicated to the practice of “Science for Sustainable Development”. By integrating the science and engineering disciplines of Hiroshima University, the Graduate School aims to cultivate creative scientists and engineers who possess advanced expertise along with a deep understanding of interdisciplinary fields, thereby contributing to the future development of a science- and technology-oriented nation. This innovative initiative has drawn considerable attention and high expectations from both the local Hiroshima community and the international community.
The Graduate School was formed with the Department of Advanced Science and Engineering as its core, created through the
reorganization and integration of 17 majors from five graduate schools in the fields of science and engineering at Hiroshima University.In addition to the Smart Innovation Program, which has strong ties with industry, the Graduate School offers a wide range of programs: four science-oriented programs and seven engineering-oriented programs that provide strong disciplinary foundations, as well as interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary science and engineering programs. In total, it comprises 15 degree programs covering fields from basic principles to practical applications in science and engineering. This system, which accommodates all 15 programs within a single department, lowers barriers between disciplines, enabling students to learn broadly and facilitating collaborative research among faculty members. Furthermore, in the Joint International Master’s Programme in Sustainable Development between Hiroshima University and Leipzig University, selected students from around the world study in both Japan and Germany.
As the world undergoes a period of major transformation, the significance of Hiroshima University—guided by its five guiding principles: “The Pursuit of Peace”, “The Creation of New Forms of Knowledge”, “The Nurturing of Well-Rounded Human Beings”, “Collaboration with the Local, Regional, and International Community”, and “Continuous Self-Development”—is becoming ever more important. Within this context, the role of this Graduate School, which serves as the core of science and engineering at the University, is also increasingly vital.
Students in this Graduate School not only acquire deep expertise in their respective degree programs but also gain broad knowledge through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary educational programs based on the above principles, thereby developing flexible thinking, a global perspective, and a rich sensitivity. Moreover, through its distinctive programs encompassing diverse fields, students deepen their specialized knowledge while cultivating the ability to identify challenges, design research, and carry out their projects independently. In doing so, they develop the qualities necessary to become creative scientists and engineers capable of supporting and leading a complex and global society in this era of historic transformation.
We are confident that this Graduate School will make the greatest possible contributions to the world, Japan, and local communities as a graduate school worthy of the name “Advanced” in the field of science and engineering. Faculty, staff, and students will work together toward this goal, and we sincerely ask for your continued support and cooperation.
