Message to Prospective Students
The Information Photonics Laboratory (IPLab) welcomes students with a wide range of interests in the interdisciplinary research of optics/photonics and information or mathematical sciences. We are looking not only for students with backgrounds in applied physics or information science, but also for those with a strong commitment to personal growth through research and a willingness to take on new challenges across different fields. Regardless of your undergraduate institution or major, we value intellectual curiosity and the desire for self-improvement. Join us in exploring the vast and exciting world of optical information technology and systems.
Our laboratory is a part of the Department of Information and Physical Sciences, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Osaka. We accept students into both the master's and doctoral programs. A five-year integrated Ph.D. program is also available:
https://www.hwip.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/.
For information about graduate school admissions, please refer to the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology website:
The Department of Information and Physical Sciences provides information sessions about entrance examinations twice a year (around March to May). Please see the following site for details [Japanese only]:
Laboratory Visit
We are always open to lab visits. During your visit, you will have the opportunity not only to learn about our research and education environment but also to talk directly with staff and student members.
How to Join Our Laboratory
Undergraduate students from the Applied Physics Course of the Department of Applied Science, School of Engineering, The University of Osaka, can become members of our lab. If you are interested in IPLab, please feel free to contact Professor Ogura.
Messages from Senior Students to Prospective Students
You can also read messages from our alumni directed at high school and university students who have potential to join IPLab in the future [
PDF].
