To Prospective Students
Advanced knowledge is not a prerequisite. What truly matters is an attitude that does not ignore "intellectual discomfort."
1st Year: Building the stamina to think—without fearing “I don’t know.”
- Knowledge is secondary: Focus on asking "why?"
- Foundations are weapons: Mechanics and electromagnetism will support your future research.
- AI is allowed; checking assumptions is required. That’s how intellectual hunches are developed.
Do not worry about lack of specific geological knowledge. Most students in this lab started with the same vague anxieties. What matters is your curiosity.
2nd Year: Gradually turning interests and intellectual friction into questions
- Write down intellectual hunches: small snags spark breakthroughs.
- Talk early—gain more: conversation is future prep.
- AI organizes and suggests: humans decide and act.
3rd Year: Connecting Knowledge
- Never too late: It is always the right time to start learning deeply.
- Interdisciplinary focus: Concepts from other fields can create unique research.
Restarting in the 3rd Year
Until my junior year, I lived without much academic focus. It was only when a friend challenged my direction that I truly began to face my studies. That period of intense, shared learning remains the foundation of my academic career. It is never too late to turn your curiosity into commitment.
Joining from Other Universities
We welcome students from diverse backgrounds. We value an attitude that questions premises and seeks to rebuild inquiries over previous academic majors.
- Seismology background is not required.
- Students from Physics, Math, Engineering, and CS are welcome.
Note: Admission to the Master’s or Doctoral program requires passing the Graduate School entrance examination. Please contact us via email before applying.