ATJW2026
in Himeji
An international workshop bringing together researchers and healthcare professionals from Japan and Taiwan to discuss the latest advances and future collaborations in medical engineering, artificial intelligence, and digital healthcare.
University of Hyogo
Workshop Overview
ATJW2026 aims to promote research exchange at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and information science, and to foster new collaborations in clinically oriented medical AI, sensing technologies, digital healthcare, precision medicine, and related fields.
- Title
- AMERI Taiwan-Japan Workshop 2026 (ATJW2026) in Himeji
- Date & Time
- September 4-5, 2026
- Venue
- Lecture Room, Advanced Medical Engineering Research Institute (AMERI), University of Hyogo
- Address
- 3-264 Kamiya-cho, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0836, Japan
Harima Himeji General Medical Center, Education & Training Building, 3F - Organizers
- Advanced Medical Engineering Research Institute (AMERI), University of Hyogo
Cybernetics Society - Language
- English
- Registration Fee
- JPY 25,000
- Remarks
- Sep 4: Research Discussion and Technical Tour
Sep 5: Seminar at AMERI
Organizing Committee
Workshop Chair
Assoc. Prof. Naomi Yagi (University of Hyogo)
Co-Chairs
Prof. Takayuki Fujita (University of Hyogo)
Prof. Tadahiko Murata (The University of Osaka)
Local Chair
Prof. Kouki Nagamune (University of Hyogo)
Financial
Prof. Syoji Kobashi (University of Hyogo)
Seminar Program: Saturday, September 5, 2026
The program features invited presentations on medical engineering, AI, digital healthcare, and related topics.
| Time | Session / Presentation | Speaker & Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–10:10 | Opening Ceremony Opening Remarks & Welcome Address |
AMERI, University of Hyogo |
| 10:10–10:40 | Session 1 SWIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Diabetic Foot Assessment: From Spectral Biomarkers to Multimodal Integration |
Hsian-Min Chen, Ph.D. Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan |
| 10:40–11:10 | Session 2 Low-Systematic-Offset-Voltage Two-Stage Operational Amplifiers and Comparators Utilizing the Input-Stage Half-Circuit for Medical Device Interface Circuits |
Prof. Koichi Tanno University of Miyazaki |
| 11:10–11:20 | ☕ Coffee Break | |
| 11:20–11:50 | Session 3 From Benchmark to Deployment: Challenges of AI in Medical, Biological, and Agricultural Applications |
Assoc. Prof. Chao-Cheng Wu National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan |
| 11:50–14:00 | 🍱 Lunch Break & Networking | |
| 14:00–14:30 | Session 4 A Data-Driven Precision Identification Framework for Young-Onset Diabetes: Integrating Genotypic and Phenotypic Features to Differentiate YOD and MODY |
Yi-Jing Sheen, M.D., Ph.D. Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan |
| 14:30–15:00 | Session 5 Digital Healthcare in Medical and Wellness |
Prof. Hiroshi Nakajima Tokyo Metropolitan University |
| 15:00–15:10 | ☕ Coffee Break | |
| 15:10–15:40 | Session 6 Regional Infrastructure for Emergency Medical Care: From AED Placement to Bridge Maintenance |
Prof. Tadahiko Murata D3 Center, The University of Osaka |
| 15:40–16:10 | Session 7 Machine Learning-Based Gait Pattern Classification Using Insole Sensors |
Prof. Kouki Nagamune Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo |
| 16:10–16:25 | Lab Tour AMERI Lab Tour |
All Participants |
| 16:25–16:30 | Closing Ceremony Closing Remarks |
AMERI, University of Hyogo |
Registration
Registration Fee
The fee is expected to include workshop participation and refreshments during breaks.
Who Should Attend
Researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and industry participants interested in medicine, engineering, information science, AI, and digital healthcare.
How to Register
After registration, please transfer the registration fee to the following bank account in advance, or pay in cash on site.
Registration Fee Payment Information
Bank: Nishi-Hyogo Shinkin Bank
Branch: Himeji-Kita Branch
Account Type: Ordinary Account
Account Number: 0490600
Account Name: Cybernetics Society, Chair Syoji Kobashi
Access
The workshop will be held at the Advanced Medical Engineering Research Institute (AMERI), University of Hyogo, located on the 3rd floor of the Education & Training Building of Harima Himeji General Medical Center. The venue is within walking distance of JR Himeji Station. Public transportation is recommended.