Daily Activities

On July 9, 2025, we successfully held the #1 TSG (Transport Studies Group) Seminar at MiraiCrea Hall, Hiroshima University. The event brought together researchers, students, and faculty members for an afternoon of insightful presentations and discussions on cutting-edge topics in transport research. We opened the seminar with a keynote speech by Prof. Avishai (Avi) Ceder […]

We extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Varun Sensei who has recently concluded his tenure with us. The farewell party held on October 22, 2024, at Tandoor was not just an event, but a profound expression of our appreciation for sensei’s patience and dedication in teaching us even the smallest details. During his […]

To celebrate Hiroshima University’s 75+75 anniversary, we are actively engaging in collaborations with universities both in Japan and around the world to continue growing and contributing globally. As part of this initiative, we held a joint seminar with ITB to strengthen our bonds and ensure that our partnership remains strong, no matter where we are. […]

We are delighted to honor the graduation of our Autumn 2024 members! Keishi has earned his doctoral degree while Reza, Somsy and Fahima have completed their master’s degrees. You have all left your mark and we could not be any prouder. Keep in touch and continue to inspire others!

After years of hard work, our members have successfully completed their final presentations. Keishi san had his doctoral dissertation presentation on July 26th, 2024 titled “A Study on Measurement, Modeling, and Evaluation for Urban Street Space Design Considering Both Travel and Place Functions”. Our master’s students had their final presentation on August 13th, 2024. Reza […]

The 17th International Conference on Travel Behavior (IATBR) recently took place in Vienna, Austria, bringing together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners in the fields of transportation and urban planning. (https://iatbr2024.univie.ac.at/) Luo san presented Analyzing Route Choice Behavior by Integrating Experience and Real-time Information with Instance-Based Learning Theory (Authors, Lichen LUO; Varun VARGHESE; Yashionao […]

We had a seminar with alumni of our lab, Dr. Maya Safira from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and Prof. Le Anh Son from Phenikaa University. It was a valuable opportunity to understand the research in other countries on Smart Cities and Carbon Neutral Initiatives. Bachelor students from ITB also joined us for the seminar. […]

On 20th April, 2024, the Transportation Study Group of Hiroshima University was thrilled to host a memorable reception that brought together our alumni, university staff, and our current students. The event, held at Mielparque Hotel, was a beautiful celebration of the enduring legacy and ongoing contributions of our group in the transportation sector. Continuing the […]

We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our dedicated members from the class of Spring 2024 and a special shout-out to Kajiyama for receiving the prestigious excellent student from JSCE (土木学会中国支部優秀学生)! You have truly made your mark here and we are so proud of your accomplishments. As you step into the next chapter, remember: […]

Research seminar Research seminar on the development of spatial strategies for small island landscapes in the Philippines (speaker: Dr. Edgar M. Reyes, Jr., the University of the Philippines – Los Banos) Date and time: 14th February, 2024Place: 405, IDEC, Hiroshima University Dr. Edgar kindly introduced his PhD work at Hiroshima University. It was an excellent […]