Kazuhiro Komatsu

While conducting research on plant stress responses, I also run a science education program for elementary school students.  

Name: Kazuhiro Komatsu (Kazuki Komatsu)  

Age: 16  

Nationality: Japan  

Affiliation: Suwa Seiryo High School, Nagano Prefecture  

Email: koma1667＠outlook.jp  

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Research Areas: Plant physiology, circadian rhythms, mathematical modeling, deep learning  

Detailed Activity History

Tsukuba SKIP Academy (2021–2022):
Attended online lectures by professors from the University of Tsukuba to cultivate scientific literacy. Through these connections, I also visited research laboratories.
Link: [University of Tsukuba SKIP Program]

ADvance Lab 1st Generation (2024–):
As a member of ADvance Lab, a research institute created by and for the next generation, I engaged in planning, company visits, and research activities.
Link: [Kazuhiro Komatsu | Catalyst for Community and Innovation - ADvance Lab by Leave a Nest]

UTokyo GSC-NEXT 6th Generation (2024–2025):
Participated in the STEAM education program hosted by the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo. Collaborated with high school students nationwide to attend lectures and engage in discussions with professors from the University of Tokyo.
Link: [University of Tokyo UTokyoGSC-Next]

Shinshu University Next-Generation STEAM Program (2024):
Participated in the STEAM education program hosted by Shinshu University. Attended weekly lectures by professors from Shinshu University and guest speakers from Finland to deepen my understanding of science and technology.

Science Mentor Program by The Japan Science Society (2024–):
Under the mentorship of Dr. Koji Noshita, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science at Kyushu University, I am currently working on the implementation of 3D point cloud reconstruction of Mimosa pudica.
Link: [ Science Mentor Program Research Presentation, Research Introduction | Science Mentor Program ]

Matsuo Lab GCI LLM (2024–2025):
Participated in the GCI Winter 2024 program hosted by the Matsuo Lab, The University of Tokyo. Studied and implemented concepts in machine learning and large language models.
Link: [GCI 2024 Winter, LLM Large Language Model Course 2023]

N High School Research Club (2024–):
Currently analyzing the habituation mechanism of Mimosa pudica using mathematical models under the mentorship of Dr. Kazuhiro Bessho, Medical Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University.
Link: [Kazuhiro Komatsu | N High School]

Nagano Shisatsudan AOKI Kanrin Maru 7th Cohort (2022–2023):
Participated in a leadership training program for junior high school students hosted by the AOKI Foundation. Through monthly lectures on leadership, two domestic training sessions, and an entrepreneurship program in Silicon Valley, I developed leadership skills and embraced the "Fail First" mindset.
Link: [AOKI Foundation - Nagano Shisatsudan AOKI Kanrin Maru]

Stanford e-Entrepreneurship (2024–2025):
Engaged in lectures and discussions in English with high school students from across Japan. Additionally, collaborated on presentations focused on education and healthcare.
Link: [Stanford e-Entrepreneurship Japan | FSI]

Stanford e-Japan (2025):
Participated in lectures and discussions in English with high school students from across Japan, focusing on topics such as the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Link: [Stanford e-Japan | FSI ]

N-Ichi Dojo 5th Cohort (2024–2025):
Deepened my understanding of the vision behind science education programs, including customer development, business planning, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Link: [SBB | SUNABA Business Model Bootcamp ]

Awards and Honors       

• Nagano Prefecture Student Science Award - Honorable Mention (2021)

• Nagano Prefecture Student Science Award - Governor's Award (2022, 2023)

• 1st Learning Symphony Contest - Juichi Yamagiwa Award

• Science Castle Kanto Conference 2023 - Oral Presentation - Nippon Ham Award

• Science Castle Kanto Conference 2024 - Poster Presentation - Excellence Award

• Science Castle Research Grant - THK Award

• Science Castle Research Grant - Value Co-Creation Award

• 88th Annual Meeting of the Botanical Society of Japan - Poster Presentation

• PDA Summer Camp - 3rd Place Nationwide

N High School Research Club：https://nnn.ed.jp/about/club/kenkyubu/blog/archives/8z07yr1zbf/ 

ADvance Lab ：https://adlab.lne.st/member/kazuhirokomatsu/