We still have many challenges around us, but mankind has bravely faced those challenges and is always trying to create new hopes by learning. Scholarship is the hope of mankind.

Technology has advanced so rapidly and the wisdom of mankind has overcome many difficult problems. However, the knowledge and technology to make mankind happy are yet incomplete. We need to gather wisdom from various fields and need to learn and evolve towards the future.

Take pride in what you do and have high goals for your research work and contribute to the happiness of mankind. All staff of the Prefectural University of Kumamoto will help you fulfill your dreams.

I wish you all the best and hope that your research will play an important role in the future of Japan and your country. Thank you.

President　Tsutsumi Hiroaki