QGP International Research Center Kick-off Symposium
In July 2025, the QGP International Research Center was newly established at the University of Tsukuba as an academic hub for interdisciplinary research.
The Center focuses on the study of the Quark–Gluon Plasma (QGP) —the primordial matter of the early universe—and aims to foster new academic frontiers and contribute to solving global challenges through collaboration across five interdisciplinary divisions:
- High-Temperature QCD Division
- High-Density QCD Division
- QCD Theory Division
- Next-Generation Quantum Semiconductor Detector Division
- Interdisciplinary and Societal Implementation Division
In addition to advancing leading-edge research in each field, the Center promotes the transfer of technologies developed in high-energy physics —such as quantum semiconductor sensors and high-speed data processing— to other domains. Through the fusion of physics, medicine, information science, and engineering, we aim to build a world-class research platform addressing global issues such as next-generation cancer therapy and nuclear fusion.
To commemorate the establishment of the Center, we are pleased to announce the Kickoff Symposium to be held as follows. We sincerely invite your participation and contributions.
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 9:00–18:05
*Networking reception with light dinner and drinks: 18:30–20:30 at “Tsukuba Demi” Restaurant, University Hall)
Venue: University Hall, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba Campus
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Web Page: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1609758/
Program:
https://indico.cern.ch/event/1609758/timetable/#20251125.detailed
Speakers
- Kyosuke Nagata (President, University of Tsukuba) — Opening Address
- Tatsuya Chujo (University of Tsukuba) — QGP International Research Center
- Marco van Leeuwen (Nikhef, CERN) — Exploring the quark-gluon plasma at the LHC with ALICE
- Motoi Inaba (Tsukuba University of Technology) — ALICE FoCal Upgrade Project
- Shingo Sakai (University of Tsukuba) — Exploring the Quark–Gluon Plasma with Hard Probes
- Tetsufumi Hirano (Sophia University) — QGP and Dynamics of High-Energy Nuclear Collisions
- Yoshinobu Kuramashi (University of Tsukuba) — Tensor renormalization group approach to cold and dense QCD
- Takafumi Niida (University of Tsukuba) — Heavy-Ion Physics at High Baryon Density
- Takashi Hachiya (Nara Women’s University) — PHENIX and sPHENIX Overview
- Hiroaki Kumada (University of Tsukuba) — Advanced Cancer Treatment Using Particle Beams - The Latest Developments in Proton Therapy and BNCT at the University of Tsukuba -
- Dousatsu Sakata (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) — Radiation Transport Simulation for Radiobiology: Current and Prospective Challenges with Geant4-DNA
- Yasuteru Shigeta (University of Tsukuba) — Quantum and Information Life Science
- Yorito Yamaguchi (Hiroshima University) — ALICE3 Project Overview
- Yuta Okazaki (KEK) — Silicon detector R&D at KEK ITDC
- Hironori Okumura (University of Tsukuba) — Radiation tolerance and particle detectors of Gallium Nitride
- Akira Uedono (University of Tsukuba) — Material characterization by positron annihilation
- Taku Gunji (University of Tokyo, QNSI/CNS) — Electron-Ion Collider and related activities
- Tetsuaki Moriguchi (University of Tsukuba) — Nuclear Physics at RIBF
- Daiki Sekihata (University of Tsukuba) — NA60+/DiCE (remote)
Registration
Deadline (closed): Saturday, November 22, 2025
Language: English
Format: Hybrid (on-site and remote participation)
Reception fee: JPY 1,500 (to be paid on-site)
Local Organizing Committee
QGP International Research Center Kickoff Symposium
- Tatsuya Chujo (Chair, University of Tsukuba, Director of QGP International Research Center)
- Motoi Inaba (Tsukuba University of Technology)
- Shingo Sakai (University of Tsukuba)
Supported by: University of Tsukuba, QGP International Research Center
Contact: Tatsuya Chujo (chujo.tatsuya.fw _at_ u. tsukuba.ac.jp)
