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Great session with Mr. Reo Arakaki (D3, Kyushu University)! He gave a fascinating talk on "Clustering and Phase Separation in a Binary System of Passive and Self-Propelled Particles." The presentation sparked fantastic discussions in the lab. Thank you! #ActiveMatterLab #MIPS

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Huge congratulations to Prof. Marie Tani 🎉 on being selected as a recipient of the 13th Toshiko Yuasa Prize (Silver Award), one of the prestigious Ochanomizu University Prizes! 🏆👏 So well deserved!
#ToshikoYuasaPrize #OchanomizuUniversity #AcademicExcellence #WomenInScience

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Thanks, Marie-sensei, for bringing us a delicious Galette des Rois 🍰
And congratulations to Mr. Gordon for being crowned king this time 👑🎉

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Congratulations! Prof. Tani’s research about filaments was featured in the Asahi News paper.

https://t.co/2TpXlptS1n

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

We were thrilled to host Prof. Jean Christopher, for a week as visiting scholar and he delivered an interesting talk on diffusion-reaction with active matter system. His insights sparked lively discussions and deep interest throughout the lab.

[Anne Straube (bsky: anne.mechanochemistry.org) @AnneStraube]

Calling all #MotorsInQuarantine fans: Please join us for 1.5 days of science on motors and the cytoskeleton as we celebrate the career of @_robx. More info snd sign-up here: https://t.co/bz2BR2GVvt #kinesin #dynein #myosin #microtubules #actin #cytoskeleton

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Olivier Dauchot from Gulliver, ESPCI Paris 🇫🇷 for an inspiring seminar on her fascinating work in swarm robotics. Grateful for the engaging discussions and her visit to our lab.
#ScienceExchange #ActiveMatter #ResearchLife

[Marie TANI @_MTani_]

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[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

✨ We were delighted to host Prof. Ikuko Fujiwara and Prof. Igor Muševič at our lab last week! Their engaging discussions were truly inspiring, and we’re especially grateful for the insightful seminar on actin and liquid crystals.

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

🎉 Congratulations to our D2 student, Kyle Chan, for receiving the Outstanding Poster Award at ECC11 Tokyo! 🌟👏
#ECC11 #PosterAward #ProudLabMoment

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Last week, Prof. Thorsten L. Schmidt visited the Active matter lab to share his interesting research on bending unwinds DNA. Thank you for your talk!

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

We were delighted to host Prof. Sang Hak Lee, Prof. Gi-Ra Yi and and Prof Minseok Kwak at our #ActiveMatterLab! Engaging discussions with both professors inspired us greatly, and a special thanks to Prof. Lee and Prof. Yi for delivering an insightful seminar.

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Yoshiko TAKENAKA to our lab for an engaging seminar titled
“Toward New Applications of Liquid Crystals: Fabrication and Optical Characterization of Liquid Crystal Self-Assemblies.” Thank you for sharing your inspiring insights with us!

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

We were thrilled to host Prof. Francesco, who delivered a fascinating talk on “A Resonant Self-Tuning Variable-Length System.” His insights sparked lively discussions and deep interest throughout the lab.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
#SeminarHighlights

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

In a quiet corner of the lab, from the thorn-clad stem of a cactus, a pale flower quietly bloomed.

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Last Friday was the Lorentz Festival in the Physics Department—our lab’s open day for undergraduate students.
Thank you to everyone who visited! Our lab members introduced our research themes and enjoyed engaging with all of you.

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Orit Shefi from Bar-Ilan University for an inspiring seminar on her fascinating work in neuroengineering. Grateful for the engaging discussions and her visit to our lab.
#ScienceExchange #NeuroEngineering #ResearchLife

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

As the beautiful spring season begins🌸, we welcome a new academic year and seven new members to our lab! Wishing everyone an exciting and fulfilling research journey ahead!🔬

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Bokusui Nakayama! 🎉

We are proud to share that Dr. Nakayama has received the “Best Poster Award” at the 14th International Gel Symposium! 🏆👏

Well deserved for his outstanding research and dedication! 🎊 #Congratulations #Research #GelSymposium

[Active Matter Lab Kyoto University @activematterKU]

🎉 Last Friday, We celebrated Birthday of Prof. Masatoshi Ichikawa! 🎂✨

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with happiness, laughter, and great memories. Your guidance and inspiration mean so much to us—thank you for everything!🥳🎉 🎊 #HappyBirthday