Lab Guide & Members — about the lab, our members and how to join
We are the Fujibuchi Laboratory in the Field of Medical Quantum Science, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University. To protect patients and medical staff from the radiation used in medicine, we measure, simulate and visualize exposure (dose measurement, Monte Carlo calculation, and scatter visualization with XR materials). We currently have 6 doctoral students, 2 master's students and 5 undergraduates (as of October 2026). Research supervision is available in English.
Our research is described on the Research page, and how research proceeds through the year on the Research Flow and Schedule pages.
Specialties: radiation protection, assessment of medical and occupational exposure, dose monitoring, and radiation visualization with XR-based material development.
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Academic profiles: Google Scholar · ORCID · ResearchGate
As of October 2026
Codes in brackets show the year: D = doctoral course, M = master's course, B4 = 4th-year undergraduate (graduation research).
We welcome motivated students and international applicants interested in radiation protection, assessment of medical and occupational exposure, dose monitoring, Monte Carlo simulation, and XR (AR/VR/MR)-based radiation visualization for education. Research supervision is available in English, and we currently host several international members. If our mission — "visualizing invisible radiation to make medicine safer" — resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in radiation protection, medical physics, and dosimetry, with a desire to benefit healthcare and society.
Curious about Monte Carlo simulation, 3D modeling, XR, and programming for research and development.
Aiming to grow into a world-class researcher through collaborations (e.g., IAEA) and international conferences.
You do not need to come from a radiological science background. We welcome students from radiological technology / radiological science, medical physics, physics, nuclear engineering, biomedical engineering, information science and computer science, and related fields. What matters most is motivation and curiosity.
| Undergraduate | Graduation-research placements for students in the Department of Radiological Technology, School of Health Sciences. Lab visits before placement are welcome. |
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| Graduate (MSc / PhD) | Master's and Doctoral students are accepted in the Field of Medical Quantum Science, Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Applicants from other universities and disciplines are welcome. |
| Research internship / Exchange | Short-term research internships and exchange stays (typically 3–12 months), e.g. via inter-university exchange agreements. We can discuss documentation for credit recognition. |
| Visiting researcher | Visiting researchers and research students can also be accommodated — please inquire. |
Intake: the Master’s and doctoral programmes start in April. The doctoral programme also has an International Course with an October intake. From abroad, allow 6–12 months of lead time. Dates, examination subjects and language requirements can change from year to year — always check the current admission guidelines of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Health Sciences).
Typical documents: degree certificate & transcripts, proof of English ability (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS, or prior English-medium education), a research plan, CV, and passport.
* We aim to reply to inquiries within a few days.
Research supervision, lab meetings, and thesis writing can be conducted in English. Note, however, that the Master’s entrance examination is answered in Japanese (both the specialised subjects and the English essay), and interviews for international applicants are held in Japanese (2027 admission guidelines). Requirements for the doctoral programme and its International Course differ — please check the current guidelines. For daily life we recommend learning some Japanese, and the university offers Japanese language classes for international students. You will not be alone — we already supervise international students in English.
Funding is often the decisive factor, so here are the realistic routes. For programs that require a host professor (e.g., MEXT University Recommendation), we support your application and provide the necessary recommendation.
| MEXT (Japanese Govt.) | Two routes: Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation (requires a host professor — we can support this). Covers tuition plus a monthly stipend. |
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| JASSO | Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for privately financed international students, and related support. |
| JICA | JICA long-term training. |
| Kyushu University | University fellowships, tuition reduction/exemption, and RA/TA (research/teaching assistant) stipends. |
| JSPS Fellowship (DC) | JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (doctoral), which provides a research stipend. |
| Externally funded applicants | We welcome applicants funded by their home government or a foundation. Conditions differ between programmes, so please contact us before applying. |
| Is supervision in English? | Yes — research supervision, lab meetings, and thesis writing can be in English. |
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| Do I need Japanese? | It depends on the programme. For the Master’s programme, the entrance examination answers and the interview are in Japanese (2027 admission guidelines). Check the current guidelines for the doctoral programme and its International Course (October intake). Supervision and thesis writing can be in English. |
| Is the position funded? | Many international students are funded via MEXT or other scholarships (see Funding above). We welcome externally funded applicants too. |
| April or October start? | The Master’s and doctoral programmes start in April; the doctoral International Course starts in October. Allow 6–12 months to prepare from abroad. |
| Is the program CAMPEP-accredited? | No. Our program is not CAMPEP-accredited. It offers strong research training (Monte Carlo, dosimetry, XR). If you are targeting US/Canada clinical medical-physics certification (ABR/CCPM) or residency, please plan a CAMPEP pathway separately — our program is an excellent fit for a research/PhD track and for building publications. |
| Can I do a short research internship? | Yes — 3–12 month internships and exchanges can be arranged, with documentation for credit recognition where needed. |
Ours is a genuinely international group, with members from several countries. We take part in IAEA Asia-Pacific activities and collaborate with partner universities in Asia, and our members present at international conferences. See Research for details. You will work in English and build an international network.
| The city | Fukuoka is affordable, safe, and compact — and a short flight from much of Asia. It is consistently rated among the most livable cities in Japan. |
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| Housing | University International House and student dormitories are available to international students (subject to eligibility and availability). |
| Support | Kyushu University's International Student Support office assists with daily life, residence procedures, and insurance. |
| Cost of living | Lower than Tokyo; many international students live comfortably on a MEXT-level stipend. |
Our graduates work across hospitals (radiologic technologists, medical physicists), medical device manufacturers, research institutes and universities, regulatory bodies, and doctoral programs — both in Japan and in their home countries. Expertise in radiation protection and medical physics is in high demand worldwide.
Lab visits and admission consultations are welcome at any time. Please feel free to reach out — the first step for international applicants is to contact the supervisor.
