(Development of WISE Program to foster AI Professionals
for Marine Industries)

The graduate of Graduate Program for Marine AI and Data Science (WISE-program) September 2025 term were produced.

On Friday, September 26, 2025, first international graduate of Graduate Program for Marine AI and Data Science (WISE-program)  were produced at a degree and certificate conferment ceremony held at the Etchujima Kaikan Auditorium on the Etchujima Campus.
 Mr. KIM JUNSEONG (Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies, 5th year student in this program) joined the program after entering the Admission for Full-time Employees.

He advanced research on "人工知能を用いた時系列データに基づくLNG船スポット運賃の予測に関する研究".

All of us involved in the program look forward to him continued success and extend our sincere congratulations.

                                                    Degree conferment by Dean of the Graduate School

(From left) Deputy Dean Shimizu ,Dean Kitade ,Mr. KIM ,Prof. Takenawa （Director of Graduate program)

[Message from KIM JUNSEONG]

Through this program, I was able to systematically study research in the maritime field utilizing AI technology. In particular, discussions and collaborations with my academic supervisor, Professor Daisuke Watanabe, and many other faculty members and corporate researchers provided me with valuable perspectives from both academic and practical viewpoints.
During my internship at the Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), I had the opportunity to work on analyzing marine weather data and studying AI-based voyage optimization. This experience helped me understand both the potential and the challenges of connecting research outcomes to real-world applications. These opportunities have become a valuable foundation for my future career as a researcher.

Going forward, I hope to apply the knowledge and experience I have gained through this program to further advance the use of data science and AI in the maritime industry, contributing to safer and more efficient maritime transportation.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all members of the program for their continuous guidance and support.