Intelligent information engineering, media information engineering and information design based on computer science

This is what is great about this course!

This course is based on the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Iwate University, which was established in 1975, the earliest specialized educational organization in the Tohoku region, and has produced several presidents of major Japanese companies.

Students can study not only Intelligent Information Technology and Media Information Technology, but also a wide range of information design. In addition, the curriculum is designed so that students may obtain a teaching license for the information subject of high schools.

What is the course of study (and how is it applied to society)?

We conduct research in the “Intelligent Information Engineering” field related to advanced information processing systems and the “Media Information Engineering” field related to media information systems such as computer graphics and acoustics. 
For example, the following research themes are available

Research Theme 1

Applications of image processing and machine learning in agricultural sciences

Keywords.
Image recognition, machine learning, drones, aerial video, 3D reconstruction

Research Theme 2

A New Computational Paradigm

Keywords.
Quantum computers, edge AI, logic optimization algorithms, VLSI logic design, fault testing of digital systems

Research Theme 3

Design and implementation of tools to support the creation of artwork

Keywords.
Interactive systems, user interface design, information visualization, computer graphics

Research Theme 4

Projection Mapping

Keywords.
Image generation, image projection, computer graphics, image processing, computer entertainment

What can I learn and how can I grow?

Each aims to develop the following human resources

Computer and Information Science

Human resources who have knowledge of computer science, including the fundamentals and applications of artificial intelligence, data science, and network technology, and who can use this knowledge to solve problems in the real world.

Creative Informatics

Human resources who have knowledge related to information design, human interface, computer graphics, etc. and can solve real-world problems using creative thinking and information technology.

What are the expected career paths after graduation?

Personnel with expertise in information systems and information media are needed in all fields and occupations.
Therefore, a high employment rate can be expected in the future.

IT media related
Information and Communication
Electrical & Electronics
Automotive
Service industry related
high-school teacher
public servant
Graduate School Enrollment, etc.

Student Interviews

FUJIWARA Tasuku

[from Morioka Daishi High School, Iwate Prefecture]

I want to develop an application or system exclusively for one person.

I chose the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Iwate University because I was interested in systems and robots using cutting-edge technology that I saw on the news, and I wanted to study information engineering. The laboratory I belong to is unique in that each student sets a theme of interest and conducts research according to that theme. My research theme is “design of a running course suggestion system. When running, courses tend to be the same every time, and my current goal is to create a system that allows AI to create and suggest courses. Through these activities, I have been able to realize the motivation and enjoyment of learning, and I am leading a fulfilling student life. After graduating from the university, I would like to go on to the graduate school to acquire more advanced specialized knowledge and skills, and in the future, I would like to develop systems that are useful to society as a system engineer.

Interviewed in December 2022.