What is the AI-HPC Partners initiative?

A networking platform for Okayama University researchers and technicians interested in AI and HPC to share knowledge and foster collaboration.

What was presented at the 3rd meeting?

Cloud use cases, interdisciplinary research presentations, and poster sessions, including AWS and Google Cloud research applications.

What is the goal of this event?

To promote AI/HPC adoption, interdisciplinary innovation, and enhanced research capabilities.

Who attended the event?

Approximately 30 participants including faculty, students, URAs, and industry-academia coordinators.

What are the future plans?

To continue hosting AI-HPC Partners meetings to support research and expand networks.

Okayama University Hosts 3rd 'AI-HPC Partners' Meeting to Foster Collaboration Among Researchers and Technicians Using AI and High-Performance Computing

Published Jun 16, 2026 10:21 AM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 1:42 AM ・ 14 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Okayama University held the 3rd 'AI-HPC Partners' meeting on June 16, 2026, bringing together researchers and technical staff interested in AI and HPC. The event promoted knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration through cloud use cases, research presentations, and poster sessions.

June 16, 2026 Okayama University, National University Corporation

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Overview

Okayama University, National University Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) hosted the 3rd 'AI-HPC Partners' meeting at the 2nd-floor conference room of the Tsushima Campus 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall, following the successful 2nd meeting.

'AI-HPC Partners' is a research hub established to bring together researchers and technical staff interested in AI, High Performance Computing (HPC), and data-driven computing, aiming to share expertise and foster collaborative research. This event was co-organized with the Cypher Division of the AI and Mathematical Data Science Center (Angels), and simultaneously held as 'Okayama University Research Fusion Lounge 2026 Spring.' Approximately 30 participants, including faculty, staff, students, URAs, and coordinators (industry-academia collaboration and academic research), attended and engaged in diverse presentations and active discussions.

The session began with 【Cloud Use Case Introductions】, featuring presentations on research applications of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, along with an explanation of internal data integration initiatives. This facilitated the sharing of practical know-how and potential applications of cloud technologies in research.

Midway through, the 【Research Presentations】 showcased cutting-edge insights from different fields—engineering, economics, and medicine—highlighting interdisciplinary advancements.

In the latter half, the 【Research Poster Presentations】 featured posters from researchers across various university departments, creating a vibrant platform for cross-disciplinary exchange. A networking reception followed the event, enabling discussions on technical challenges, career development, and fostering further interdisciplinary dialogue and network building.

Okayama University will continue to promote research support and interdisciplinary integration through 'AI-HPC Partners' and inter-departmental collaboration, contributing to enhanced research capabilities and innovation. Please stay tuned for future activities. We appreciate your continued support for Okayama University, an open, regionally central, and distinctive research university.

This announcement was published on May 21, 2026.

〇 Sessions 【Cloud Use Case Introductions】 "Introducing Methods for Linking and Utilizing Internal Data" Takao Shimayoshi (Cypher Division, AI and Mathematical Data Science Center) "Introduction to Research Use Cases of Google Cloud" Cloud Ace Inc., Google Cloud Japan LLC "Introduction to Research Use Cases of AWS" Amazon Web Services Japan LLC

【Research Presentations】 "Software Development and University Education in the Era of Generative AI" Akito Monta (Professor, Division of Environmental, Life, and Natural Sciences (Engineering)) "Quantifying Overconfident Managers and Applications in Management Analysis" Takehide Ishiguro (Associate Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Sciences (Economics)) "What Does AI See in Pathological Images? Digital Pathology and Discovery of New Image Information" Makoto Fujisawa (Assistant Professor, Institute of Academic Research, Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

【Research Poster Presentations】 "Development of Educational Apps for Human Anatomy and Medical Anatomy — oumed.cloud —" Miki Nakamura, Ryuosuke Momota (Faculty of Medicine) "Character Recognition of Lecture Blackboard Writing for Smart Glasses Use" Koichi Takeuchi, Seunghong Kim (Graduate School of Environmental, Life, and Natural Sciences) "Data Science of Shapes Using Persistent Homology" Ippei Ohbayashi (AI and Mathematical Data Science Center) "Proteome Analysis of Lipid-Protein Interactions" Yosuke Chisume (Institute for Fundamental Sciences of Heterogeneous Fields) "Development of Analytical Methods for Human Autoantibody Recognition of Cell Surface Antigens and Functional Elucidation" Rikako Kutsujima (Graduate School of Integrated Health System Sciences) "Introduction to Analytical Methods Using Internal Generative AI" Mikiya Yoshida (Institute of Academic Research, Educational Research Management Field (Information Coordination)) "From Vibe Coding to Declarative Programming: Report on Experiential Medical Education App Development" Ryuichi Nakahara (Department of Musculoskeletal Regional Health Promotion, Okayama University Hospital) "Causal Inference in Flow Fields Using Echo State Network with Quadratic Output Layer" Jun Hatayama (Graduate School of Environmental, Life, and Natural Sciences) "Data-Driven Thermal Flow Control and Manifold Structure of Flows" Atsushi Sekimoto (Division of Environmental, Life, and Natural Sciences (Engineering), Environment)

Photos: Research Presentation Session

Photos: Research Poster Presentation Session

◆ References

・Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization

https://www.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/

・Okayama University AI and Mathematical Data Science Center (Angels)

https://angels.okayama-u.ac.jp/

・Okayama University's National University Corporation Research University Declaration

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003808.000072793.html

・Okayama University Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Strengthening Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)

https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Additional Information

・[Okayama University] Launches 'AI-HPC Partners' 1st Meeting: A Networking Platform for Researchers and Technical Staff Interested in AI and HPC

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003704.000072793.html

・[Okayama University] Hosts 2nd 'AI-HPC Partners' Meeting: Networking for Researchers and Technicians Using AI and HPC

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003752.000072793.html

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