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

The graduate of Graduate Program for Marine AI and Data Science September 2026 term were produced.

　On Monday, September 28, 2026, three graduates of Graduate Program for Marine AI and Data Science  were produced at a degree and certificate conferment ceremony held at the Etchujima Kaikan Auditorium on the Etchujima Campus. 
 
Mr. Ryota Imai（Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies） 
He joined the program as a member of the first cohort and conducted research on "小型船の自律航行支援における意思決定透明性の向上に向けた研究：環境・交通状況の把握と判断根拠の提示". 
 
Mr. Mikihisa Ishii (Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies) 
He joined the program after entering the Admission for Full-time Employees and conducted research on "A Study on Safety Design Methodologies for the Action Planning Function of Autonomous Ships Considering Edge Cases ". 
 

Mr.DARASIRI KRITSADA (Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies) 

He joined the program as a member of Government-Sponsored International Students and conducted research on "Physics-integrated neural networks and LQR hybrid control for human-like automatic ship berthing". 

 

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

 

        Congratulatory Remarks by the Dean of the Graduate School    

(From left) Mr.Imai，Mr.Darasiri，Mr.Ishii，Dean Kitade

[Message for future students] 
Mr.Imai 
Through the internship and residentship programs, I gained invaluable experience working with real ship data in a practical, hands-on way that would be hard to achieve within the university setting alone, and applying AI to it. This kind of practical learning went well beyond what classroom study can offer, and I truly hope future students will take on this program as well. Going forward, I hope to build on this experience in my further research and work. 
 
Mr.Ishii 
While working as an engineer developing autonomous navigation systems, I have conducted research on reliable AI and on the use of simulation and AI to improve the safety and reliability of automated systems. One of the most memorable experiences in this program was having discussions with students and faculty members from various academic fields about AI technologies that are actually needed in society. Through these discussions, I was able to view my own research from a broader perspective. 
 
Mr.Darasiri 
I highly recommend the WISE Program to both Japanese and international students. For me, it became an important turning point, giving me the opportunity to work in the field I was truly interested in, gain valuable industry experience, and eventually pursue my career with one of the companies I had the opportunity to work with through the program. If you are considering joining, I encourage you to take the opportunity. You may find that it opens doors to experiences and career paths you had not previously imagined.