Kato Laboratory, Tohoku University, Japan

Prof. Hasegawa made a presentation entitled “[Special Invited Talk] Research and Development towards Satellite Communication Networks in 2030”, Mashiko (M2) made a presentation entitled “A Study on Bundle Aggregation and Transfer Order Control in DTN-based Near-Earth Satellite Networks”, and Oshima (M2) made a presentation entitled “Prediction-based Task Allocation and Processor Control for Optical Satellite Link-Assisted Green Data Centers” at Technical committee on Satellite Communications that was held in Yamaguchi in Apr. 2025.

Asst. Prof. Hashida made a presentation entitled “Reflection Characteristics of Intelligent Reflecting Surface in Near-field and Far-field Regions” and received “Academic Encouragement Award of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE)” at IEICE General Conference, that was held in Tokyo, Mar. 2025.

Miyako Takemura (B4) was awarded “the Excellent Student Award of Tohoku Branch of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE)” on Mar. 25, 2025. This award is given to outstanding students from universities and technical colleges within the Tohoku Branch, who have participated in conferences and other events organized by the IEICE.

The graduation ceremony of Tohoku University was held on Mar. 25, 2025. Zhu Yishi (D3) was awarded the President’s Award of Tohoku University, and Takahiro Oyama (D3) was awarded the Dean Award of the Graduate School of Information Sciences (GSIS) of Tohoku University. These awards are selected from 150 students of the GSIS doctor and master courses. The President’s Award is given to 2 students and the Dean Award is given to 4 students.