DX Practical Lab

Announcements from the DX Practical Lab

May 28, 2026Professor Nodoka Yamada and Professor Hiroshi Masui (Kitami Institute of Technology) held the “MATLAB Data Science Contest – Basic Edition” (Kogakuin University × Kitami Institute of Technology).
April 13, 2026Professor Yoshio Miki commenced the spring semester graduate course “Special Lecture on DX Data Utilization.”
March 11, 2026Professor Yoshio Miki held a Data Analysis Workshop in collaboration with Shibaura Institute of Technology Kashiwa Senior High School.
December 5, 2025Professor Hisaya Tanaka delivered a lecture at the Tokyo Metropolitan High School Career Guidance Council on the theme “What Is the Ability to Gather Data Required in the DX Era?”
November 21, 2025Professor Hisaya Tanaka and Professor Hiroshi Masui (Kitami Institute of Technology) held the “MATLAB Data Science Contest” (Kogakuin University × Kitami Institute of Technology).
November 21, 2025We held a Data Science Seminar using Nikkei POS data.
March 14, 2025The DX Practical Lab was relocated to the 7th floor of the Mid-rise Building.
February 04, 2025Conducted data analysis workshop with Tokyo Gakugei University Senior High School at DX Practice Lab
December 02, 2024Lecture by Dr. Shoichi Yabe: “Insights from U.S.-Japan Comparisons and Methods for Promoting DX”
November 21, 2024Second: DX Practice Lab MATLAB Parallel Server Hands-on Seminar
November 18, 2024Lecture by Dr. Masayoshi Samejima: “AWS Modules, Using the Lab & Qualification Acquisition (Part 2)”
November 11, 2024Lecture by Dr. Masayoshi Samejima: “AWS Modules, Using the Lab & Qualification Acquisition (Part 1)”
October 28, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Masahiko Iimura of LAC Co., Ltd.: “Understanding and Facing Cyber Risks as DX Obstacles”
October 21, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Shigeru Yuasa, President of Taliente: “Considerations for DX in the Video Business”
October 14, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Neri Yamaguchi: “Rethinking DX—Beyond Technology”
October 07, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Ryuichi Masuda, CMO of LINE WORKS Corporation: “The Reality of DX Implementation in SMEs”
September 30, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Hiroyuki Yamano of Nutanix Japan: “The Current State of DX in Business—Hints for Surviving the Post-DX Era”
September 23, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Seita Yoshizaki of Soprano Plan: “Observing Adobe’s Subscription Business Success and Digital Transformation”
September 16, 2024Graduate Course “DX Practical Theory” Begins (Monday, 3rd Period)
September 09, 2024Introduction of MATLAB Parallel Server to the DX Practical Lab
September 03, 2024DX Practical Lab Inaugural Event
September 02, 2024Hands-On AI Seminar Using MATLAB Parallel Server
August 22, 2024Collaboration with High School Teachers: “A Day to Consider New Forms of Learning”
August 19, 2024Data Science Workshop for Graduate and High School Students
July 18, 2024Faculty of Informatics Holds Internships at the DX Practical Lab to Deepen Industry and High School-University Collaboration
July 01, 2024Initiation of Workstation and GPU Server Use by Graduate Students
May 23, 2024Installation of MATLAB and MATLAB Parallel Server on Workstations
March 28, 2024BI Practice Seminar Using Real Data Held in Collaboration with Hitachi Industrial Control Solutions

What is DX Practical Lab?

The DX Practical Lab is a cutting-edge educational initiative designed to forge top-tier IT professionals, fully equipped to lead and innovate amid today’s relentless surge in digital transformation (DX). (This pioneering endeavor was selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology’s FY2023 “University and College of Technology Functional Enhancement Support Project.”)

Three Special Lectures
on Digital Transformation

１．Special Lecture on DX Practice

This lecture aims to develop a DX-oriented mindset through classes taught by DX professionals. It also aims to cultivate practical skills through hands-on cloud design exercises led by practitioners. Prior to the cloud design exercises, students are required to complete the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course (approximately 20 hours),which is provided online in a prepared AWS environment. Following this, students will engage in hands-on training during class to build their own AWS servers.

２．Special Lecture on DX Solutions

While engaging in practical learning on platforms, data/AI, and innovation—essential elements for promoting DX—this course also offers opportunities to connect with leading professionals from a wide range of industries. By actively collaborating with diverse individuals beyond classroom hours, students will develop the ability to think critically, identify real-world problems, and acquire problem-solving skills.

３．Special Lecture on DX Data Utilization

In accordance with the policy of the DX Practice Lab, this lecture explores how knowledge acquired at university can be applied to real-world problems. Students will develop the ability to solve practical issues by analyzing data generated in real-life contexts. Specifically, the course introduces the basics of building models for real-world phenomena, which are not fully covered by traditional statistical or AI methodologies.

Human Resource Development

What kind of talent does the “DX Practical Lab” cultivate?

As the IT landscape evolves at breakneck speed, industry urgently needs professionals who can steer digital transformation (DX) to new heights. The DX Practical Lab provides hands-on, real-world-focused training, empowering students with cutting-edge DX technologies. Our goal is to guide them towards key DX certifications, ensuring they emerge as the leaders driving progress in today’s digital era.

Through our forward-looking digital talent development strategies, we shape three key types of next-generation professionals:

１．AI Engineer

We foster talent capable not only of understanding the principles of deep learning and performing model construction, training, and inference, but also of leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as GPUs and edge AI to address real-world societal and industrial challenges through DX implementation.

２．BI Engineer

We develop data scientists who can go beyond statistical processing and visualization of big data using BI tools. These professionals will be able to uncover insights for DX hidden within real-world data and make actionable proposals based on their findings.

３．DX Consultant

We cultivate professionals who understand the essence of DX and can drive innovation and growth across society and industry. These individuals will be equipped to tackle problems using AI engineering, BI engineering, and cloud technologies.

Curriculum

To enhance hands-on skills beyond traditional education, we invite experienced DX practitioners from industry to serve as specially appointed instructors. In addition, active professionals from the business world participate in lectures to share real-world DX cases and provide guidance on obtaining DX-related certifications.

Professor Introduction

Hisaya Tanaka - Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Person in Charge of the “DX Practical Lab” Educational Initiative

Hajime Morita - Specially Appointed Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “DX Practical Theory” Courses

Shigeki Gunji - Specially Appointed Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “Special Lecture on DX Solutions” Courses

Yoshio Miki - Professor

Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “Special Lecture on Data-Driven DX” Courses

Nodoka Yamada - Specially Appointed Professor

Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics

Coordinator of the “MATLAB Data Science Contest (Kogakuin University × Kitami Institute of Technology)”

Facility / Place

Equipment

DX Practical Workstations:
CPU: 14th Gen Intel Core i7
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
RAM: 64GB

AI Practical GPU Server:
GPU: NVIDIA H100 x4

Educational Facilities

Kogakuin University Shinjuku Campus, Mid-rise Building 7th Floor
Address: 1-24-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8677, Japan