


When researchers are asked what they aspire to achieve, they almost invariably say, "good research." Yet when asked what makes research good, they often find the question surprisingly difficult to answer. For me, good research addresses real-world problems and creates meaningful impact on society. It has a compelling story about how research can make a difference, and, importantly, the research journey itself can be exciting and enjoyable. Drawing on more than 50 years of research in computer vision, robotics, and artificial intelligence at Kyoto University and Carnegie Mellon University, I will share my experiences and perspectives on what makes research both impactful and fun. I will discuss the excitement of the entire research lifecycle: from conceiving and developing ideas, to obtaining and communicating results, and to building and managing the teams and efforts needed to turn ideas into reality.
Date and Time
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:00 p.m.)
Location
Lecture room 4, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Economics Main Bldg.
A numbered ticket is required to attend this lecture.
Please receive a numbered ticket, then enter the lecture room.
- Ticket Distribution Location
- In front of Lecture room 5, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Economics Main Bldg.
- Ticket Distribution Time
- Sun., Nov. 22, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lecturer

Professor Takeo Kanade
Invited Distinguished Professor, Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS) / Founders University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Books Related to the Lecture
- 『素人のように考え、玄人として実行する: 問題解決のメタ技術』(PHP出版)
- 『独創はひらめかない 素人発想、玄人実行の法則』(日本経済新聞出版社)











