February 2026

An intensive lecture course by Assoc. Prof. Shunsuke Takemura of the Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyowas held from February 11 to 13. Dr. Takemura conducts a wide range of research on source processes, subsurface structures, strong ground motion, and slow earthquakes through detailed analyses of observed seismic waveforms and numerical simulation results. For this course, he prepared carefully structured lecture materials that presented these research topics in a coherent narrative, incorporating background information and fundamental concepts to support understanding. Although the course was conducted in a small-group setting, this allowed for in-depth and engaging discussions. Many of the topics were new to the students, and the three days proved to be both stimulating and highly rewarding, providing insights that will inform and inspire their own research. In addition, Dr. Takemura delivered a seminar on shallow slow earthquakes at the colloquium of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science. Lecture Topics Seismic Wave Propagation Characteristics in the Japanese Archipelago: Observation, Modeling, and Applications Introduction + Exploring Seismic Waveforms Fundamental Characteristics of Strong Ground Motion Characteristics of Strong Ground Motion (Long-Period Ground Motion) Methods for Modeling Seismic Waveforms Simulation of Seismic Wave Propagation in Three-Dimensional Structures Simulations in Three-Dimensional Structures and Source Process Analysis of Offshore Earthquakes Shallow Slow Earthquakes along the Nankai Trough Exploring Various Phenomena Using Seismic Wave Propagation and Waveform Analysis

Intensive Lecture (Assoc. Prof. Takemura, The University of Tokyo)