Kyushu University strives to be a university that attracts excellent researchers and accelerates research and innovation, leading to new value creation. We aim to use integrative knowledge— a fusion of knowledge that encompasses natural sciences, the humanities, social sciences and even design—to solve social problems and forge new social and economic systems. In this series, we will introduce you to some of Kyushu University's professors, who are conducting fascinating research that contributes to society through integrative knowledge!