Kato Laboratory, Tohoku University, Japan

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.

Prof. Kawamoto appeared as a panelist in a panel session and gave a lecture entitled “Research and development efforts toward the utilization of Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces in the Beyond 5G era” at Technical Committee on Radio Communication Systems, that was held in Kyoto in Mar. 2025.