IARU ALH ECR Seminar

Interdisciplinary Success: Tips from Research Practice

Prof. Charles Rahal

University of Oxford

Research at a Glance

Join us for a dynamic session featuring Dr. Charles Rahal, an Associate Professor and applied social data scientist at the University of Oxford. Dr. Rahal will share insights from his interdisciplinary career, which spans econometrics, computational social science, and open research practices. His keynote will be followed by an interactive roundtable discussion exploring practical strategies for navigating cross-disciplinary research environments applicable to all.

Research on the Psychology of VR Avatar

Mr. Yusuke Koseki

The University of Tokyo

Research at a Glance

Yusuke is a master's student at the University of Tokyo, specializing in virtual reality, avatars, and sensory illusion in human-computer interaction. He studies VR's impact on flavor perception and cognitive biases, with future research focusing on avatar technology and elderly well-being in remote work and intergenerational interactions.

Kashiwa Cohort Study and Frailty Prevention Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Dr. Weida Lyu

Institute of Gerontology

The University of Tokyo

Research at a Glance

Dr. Weida Lyu will embark on an in-depth exploration of the 'Kashiwa Cohort Study' database. This will be followed by an examination of pioneering strategies in the prevention of frailty among older adults living in the community. The session will focus on the integrated impact of nutrition, physical activity, and social engagement, and will conclude with a discussion on practical strategies designed to improve the frailty status of the elderly population.

Our speaker is looking forward to sharing these insights and discussing the potential for future collaborative research in both observational and intervention-based studies.