Message from a senior colleague

For those who have been studying and researching in the Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, the accident of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant held a deep and impactful meaning. It might be an overstatement to call it a mission, but it seemed to have improved many students' attitude toward their research and promoted their motivation.

For my graduation thesis I researched numerical analysis regarding molten core matter (debris) from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. This kind of theme is not promoted in the Aizawa Laboratory, but the Professor allowed me to work on this theme with his kind consideration regarding my background, as I was born and raised in Fukushima. Other than monthly discussion with the professor regarding progress status, most of the research processes were left on individual initiatives and self-reliance. You will not be under strict control, but motivation will affect your results and you will be sorry later unless you do all that is necessary (laugh).

I believe than there will be many discussions regarding nuclear energy, in the coming future. As one of the researchers working on nuclear energy, I certainly acknowledge its benefits. I'd like to work in a nuclear energy-related research institutions or companies and use my knowledge and skills after I graduate.

An area to take a break named the "Tea Room". Wall full of comic books are handed down from seniors to juniors.