Members

Taikan SUEHARA (Project Associate Professor)

Research Topics

International Linear Collider / Higgs Factory, Deep Learning, Beam-Dump Experiments, Calorimeter Development, and related topics

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I was at the University of Tokyo / ICEPP until 2013, spent the following ten years in Fukuoka, and then returned to my old home, ICEPP, in October 2023.

I’ve been working toward the realization of the International Linear Collider (ILC) as a lifelong goal. These days, Higgs factories are being proposed around the world, and excitement is growing as they emerge as the next major project. While seeing the ILC built in Japan remains a dream, physics knows no borders, so I’m happy to work through international collaboration to help make sure at least one Higgs factory is realized somewhere in the world.

Outside of physics, I enjoy playing the piano, hiking in the mountains, and good food. One unforgettable memory from my student days is a delicious sea urchin rice bowl I had in Rishiri.

Hiroyasu OGAWA (D2)

Research Topics

Calorimeter Development, Scintillator Detector Development, MEG II

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During my PhD, I’m hoping to make more time for my hobbies. I enjoy traveling, café hopping, and watching baseball games (I’m a Hanshin Tigers fan). When I recently traveled around Kyushu, I was especially touched by how kind people in Nagasaki were, and it quickly became one of my favorite places. One of my goals for this year is to visit an authentic Christmas market in Germany. The photo was taken during a trip to Gifu.

Taiki KAMIYAMA (D2)

Research Topics

ILC, Calorimeter Development

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I’ve been fascinated by space and nature since childhood, and I’m currently working on calorimeter development toward the realization of the International Linear Collider (ILC). I enjoy staying active and love sports of all kinds.

Takahiro KAWAHARA (M2)

Research Topics

ILC, DNN, Beam-dump Experiment

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I am currently working on both experimental and analysis of the International Linear Collider (ILC). In my free time, I enjoy road cycling and visiting hot spring resorts on weekends. I believe particle accelerators will only become more exciting in the years to come, and I’d be happy if we could help build that momentum together!

Yifu ZHANG (Research Student)

Research Topics

ILC, DNN, Beam-dump Experiment

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High-energy physics experiments are among the most important fields in experimental physics. I am steadily building my knowledge every day with the goal of contributing to the International Linear Collider in the future. I have many interests, but my favorites are tennis, HEMA, and cheetahs. (They may look cute, but this photo is actually not mine.)

Kohta Hiratani (M1)

Research Topics

DNN, specific experiment TBD

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I'm excited to work hard and contribute to new discoveries in particle physics! I played ice hockey during my undergraduate years and hope to keep playing if time permits. I also love mountain climbing.