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The following report is written by Mr. Xiaorui Wang.

From February 22 to March 25, 2025, I visited the laboratory of Associate Professor Weixin Huang at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, and engaged in academic exchange. The laboratory primarily focuses on measuring human body signals in indoor environments, aiming to develop architectural planning strategies that help reduce the risk of falls among older adults.

Through the exchange, I was able to broaden my research perspective and propose potential collaborations for future joint studies, aiming to contribute to international research efforts addressing the shared challenge of population aging faced by both Japan and China.

Research presentation at the Laboratory of Associate Professor Weixin Huang, Tsinghua University (I'm sitting second from the inside on the left)

 The exchange consisted of multiple research presentations and on-site visits. During the presentations, I introduced our laboratory's research theme: "Non-contact sleep monitoring in indoor environments and sleep improvement through natural light control," followed by a Q&A session. I received a variety of valuable comments that will be helpful for future research.

　

Scene from the on-site visit to the affiliated hospital of Tsinghua University, where a 3D gait posture measurement experiment was being conducted

 The exchange consisted of multiple research presentations and on-site visits. During the presentations, I introduced our laboratory's research theme: "Non-contact sleep monitoring in indoor environments and sleep improvement through natural light control," followed by a Q&A session. I received a variety of valuable comments that will be helpful for future research.

Old Beijing-style lamb hot pot served at the Tsinghua University cafeteria

　

Scene from the visit to the Forbidden City

During my stay, the diverse and flavorful dishes served at the Tsinghua University cafeteria greatly enhanced my enjoyment of research life. On campus, I visited historic and symbolic buildings, such as the Tsinghua Xuetang and the Second Gate, through which I experienced the long history of education and research at Tsinghua University. I also had the opportunity to visit the Forbidden City with students from the laboratory. I was deeply impressed by its vast grounds, exquisite architecture, and intricate decorations.

Through the exchange, I was able to deepen my understanding of the relationship between the residential environment and health and gain new insights into non-contact monitoring methods. Furthermore, the exchange allowed me to reaffirm the applicability of my research and reach a mutual agreement on pursuing international collaborative research aimed at addressing the challenges of an aging society.

Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Professor Daisuke Matsushita, Associate Professor Weixin Huang, and the "Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation" program at Osaka Metropolitan University for providing this valuable opportunity and for their generous support of the academic exchange.