APAN59

The IPv6 and 5G WG will create an environment for exchange and dialog among members concerning the development of IPv6 and 5G. Given the scope and fluid state of evolving IPv6 and 5G technology, the knowledge of network design, operation, management, measurement, security and various applications issues will be addressed among members of the IPv6 and 5G WG. Collaborated activities will be promoted to boost the deployment of IPv6 and 5G in the region.

Agenda

9.00 am - 9.10 am - Opening Remarks by Working Group Chair - Dr Navaneethan C. Arjuman, Multimedia University

9.10 am - 9.55 am - Building a 5G Lab for Research & Innovation: A Practical Guide, Dr Hafez, Co-Chair IPv6 and 5G Working Group

9.56 am - 10.30 am - Convergence of IPv6 and Blockchain towards Digital Public Good, Dr. Satya N. Gupta, Chair, Bharat IPv6 Forum 

10.30 am - 11.00 am - Tea Break

11.00 am - 11.45 am - IPE in MENA Region, Dr. Sami Salih, Assistant Professor, Sudan University of Science and Technology

11.45 am - 12.30 noon - Role of Segment Routing in Enhancing IPv6 Security in Next-Generation Networks- Dr Navaneethan C. Arjuman, Multimedia University.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2071
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Six presentations (15 minutes each) on Medical Education from Medical Colleges across India and one from Saudi Arabia by senior faculty members. This session will highlight Faculty development perspectives, self-directed learning, teaching-learning processes, curricular aspects, and newer educational modifications with the advancement of technology in health professions education

This session will include the following:
1. The formal meeting of WG on HPC/AI. The agenda will include presenting progress reports, presenting and discussing the planned activities, etc.
2. The main component of the session will include presentations & Discussions on the Current Status of HPC/AI in the region
3. The planned APAN Conference in Hong Kong in July 2025 will be announced
4. The final item on the agenda is to finalize the White Paper on HPC/AI for the region

Sirtfi is a means to enable a coordinated response to a security incident in a federated context that does not depend on a centralised authority or governance structure to assign roles and responsibilities for doing so. It defines a modest set of security protections for federated entities and a standard means of publishing security contact information for them. A party participates in Sirtfi by first ensuring that they implement those security protections, then coordinating with their Federation Operator to publish this self-attestation together with their security contact information.

This presenation will discuss what Sirtif is, the participants and their roles and how it benefits the global federation space. We will also discribe the traffic light protocol that is central to Sirtfi.

The IPv6 and 5G WG will create an environment for exchange and dialog among members concerning the development of IPv6 and 5G. Given the scope and fluid state of evolving IPv6 and 5G technology, the knowledge of network design, operation, management, measurement, security and various applications issues will be addressed among members of the IPv6 and 5G WG. Collaborated activities will be promoted to boost the deployment of IPv6 and 5G in the region.

Agenda

9.00 am - 9.10 am - Opening Remarks by Working Group Chair - Dr Navaneethan C. Arjuman, Multimedia University

9.10 am - 9.55 am - Building a 5G Lab for Research & Innovation: A Practical Guide, Dr Hafez, Co-Chair IPv6 and 5G Working Group

9.56 am - 10.30 am - Convergence of IPv6 and Blockchain towards Digital Public Good, Dr. Satya N. Gupta, Chair, Bharat IPv6 Forum 

10.30 am - 11.00 am - Tea Break

11.00 am - 11.45 am - IPE in MENA Region, Dr. Sami Salih, Assistant Professor, Sudan University of Science and Technology

11.45 am - 12.30 noon - Role of Segment Routing in Enhancing IPv6 Security in Next-Generation Networks - Dr Navaneethan C. Arjuman, Multimedia University

Reports and presentations from federations across the Asia / Pacific region on activities aimed to advance and grow usage of their federation.

This sessions provides NRENs the opportunity highlight activities and advancements that have occurred with their identity federation deployments sharing successes and wins as well as issues that are impacting the growth and sustainability of their federations.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2071
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Six presentations (15 minutes each) on Medical Education from Medical Colleges across India and one from Saudi Arabia by senior faculty members. This session will highlight Faculty development perspectives, self-directed learning, teaching-learning processes, curricular aspects, and newer educational modifications with the advancement of technology in health professions education

Topics of interest to federation operators from the Japaneses federation GakuNin that will impact the future viability of your federation.

• Orthros: An Authentication Proxy Service Promoting Academic Activities by AKANE, Eisaku

• GakuNin AAL2 Authenticator registry update (2025) by MIZUMOTO, Akinori

• Expansion of the group management system in GakuNin (2025) by SUZUKI, Hikofumi

• rogress of Mid-scale Experiment about GakuNin IAL2/AAL2 by NISHIMURA, Takeshi

Other topics will be discussed based on the available time.
 

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2066
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The Virtual Resus Room (VRR) is a free, open access healthcare simulation modality to run clinical simulation online. This is an incredible free resource for the global healthcare simulation community to be able to deliver high quality virtual simulations at no cost and to a high standard. VRR can be used across the world in a number of different countries and includes both high and lower resource environment.
Why Important: This tool is very less explored so it will give new insight in field of Virtual simulation

​https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2076​​​
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Yaroslavl Endoscopy School: Training in Endoscopy

This session combines the efforts of the Agriculture Working Group (AgWG) & Rural Hybridization, focusing on agricultural and rural information research, such as IoT, networking, Web Services, and other relevant technologies, shared through the APAN network. This session aims to expand development, innovation, and collaborative activities with other related working groups in agriculture, fostering partnerships and initiating new cooperation opportunities for the future. The session will be held in 3 slots: 2 coordinated by the Japanese side (MAFFIN, supported by Dr. Ninomiya) and 1 coordinated by HII, Thailand, as usual. Presentations will include activities by Japanese research institutions related to ICT and private sector projects applying ICT technologies to agricultural production.

This session will deliver presentations on ORCID and PIDs.

- PIDs - An Introduction by Dalia Abraham from Australian Access Federation

- PIDs and NRENs: ORCID in the Landscape by Chieh-Chih Estelle Cheng from ORCID

- Beyond identity: NRENS serving as ORCID community representatives by Brian Minihan from ORCID

This session will conclude with a PIDs discussion focusing on how your NREN can begin a PIDs program to enhance research in your nation.

This session combines the efforts of the Agriculture Working Group (AgWG) & Rural Hybridization, focusing on agricultural and rural information research, such as IoT, networking, Web Services, and other relevant technologies, shared through the APAN network. This session aims to expand development, innovation, and collaborative activities with other related working groups in agriculture, fostering partnerships and initiating new cooperation opportunities for the future. The session will be held in 3 slots: 2 coordinated by the Japanese side (MAFFIN, supported by Dr. Ninomiya) and 1 coordinated by HII, Thailand, as usual. Presentations will include activities by Japanese research institutions related to ICT and private sector projects applying ICT technologies to agricultural production.

This session will deliver presentations on eduroam.

• Eduroam: Telegram Bot Monitoring by Nurulfaizal M Shukeri from Universiti Sains Malaysia

• Eduroam as a Federation service by Farhan SJAUGI from SIFULAN.

• Cityroam/OpenRoaming by Hideaki Goto

• Privacy-Aware Inter-Regional Data Sharing of Local User Information in OpenRoaming by SAKANE, Eisaku, OKABE, Yasuo, GOTO, Hideaki, and HIROSE, Takenori,

This session will conclude with a eduroam discussion focusing on how your NRENs can improve their service to their subscribers and ensure visitors are able to get the most out of eduroam.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2079
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Recent Advances in Dental Radiology

This session combines the efforts of the Agriculture Working Group (AgWG) & Rural Hybridization, focusing on agricultural and rural information research, such as IoT, networking, Web Services, and other relevant technologies, shared through the APAN network. This session aims to expand development, innovation, and collaborative activities with other related working groups in agriculture, fostering partnerships and initiating new cooperation opportunities for the future. The session will be held in 3 slots: 2 coordinated by the Japanese side (MAFFIN, supported by Dr. Ninomiya) and 1 coordinated by HII, Thailand, as usual. Presentations will include activities by Japanese research institutions related to ICT and private sector projects applying ICT technologies to agricultural production.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2078​​​
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The 59th APAN Meeting -Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education and Diagnostics

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2070
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Advanced GI surgery

The APAN AI driven Networks Working Group (AINWG) has started at the APAN 50 meeting held in 2020 by having BoF (Birds of Feather) sessions. The aim of AINWG is to share experience to design, manage, maintain, and protect the network using artificial intelligence (AI) and escalate collaboration for AI driven networks in the APAN community.
Combining human intellect and creativity with the massive computing power of AI will create situations in which new design and management techniques may be created that humans could not build on their own, but self-improving intelligent algorithms will harness over time.
All activity of AINWG is to encourage the collaboration of technical experiences and knowledge regarding AI-enabled networks. This will lead to the development of an intelligent, scalable, sustainable, and easy-to-deploy technical platform for each APAN member country to manage its respective national research and education networks.

* 1st session at 9:00 am on March 5th (Wed)
- Mariam Kiran <kiranm@ornl.gov> from ORNL (USA) - virtual
Title: Using Segment routing for a truly self-driving AI network future.
Synopsis: In this presentation, we will present the recent collaboration between Hecate and Polka to use AI to develop a segment routing intelligent network. Using P4 and AI tools, this experiment helps us see how AI can directly impact traffic and lead to performance improvements.

- Dr. Yuichi Teranishi <teranisi@nict.go.jp> from NICT (Japan)
Title: Edge computing / networking for future AI-driven CPS
Synopsis: In this presentation, NICT's testbeds for evaluating edge computing/networking are introduced, along with research on dynamic resource allocations, secure data sharing, and fault-tolerant technologies that support energy-efficient, low-latency, and secure AI-driven Cyber Physical Systems.
Slides: attached.

- Kihyun Kim <kkh1258@kisti.re.kr> from KISTI (Korea)
Title: KREONET AI research environment provision platform for AI researchers
Synopsis:This platform is developed on an open-source basis, and it is a platform that provides an environment where researchers can easily use the computing environment and freely share research results among users using this platform.

- Dr. Changhua Pei <chpei@cnic.cn> from CNIC (China) - virtual
Title: Beyond Sharing: Conflict-Aware Multivariate Time-Series Anomaly Detection
Summary: MTS data of KPIs is crucial for system reliability, but existing AD methods overlook conflicts among metrics' regression objectives. Our CAD algorithm, with an MMoE structure and innovative designs, achieves an average F1 - score of 0.943 and outperforms existing methods.

In 2018 APRP WG was established at APAN 48 at the Singapore Meeting

APRP WG develops technologies to provide AI-based computing environments and various computing resources by linking distributed HPC systems, establishing a stable big data highway system based on NREN in the big data era, and promoting related research collaboration in the Asian region.

There will be an introduction to various projects derived from APRP WG, their current status, and the related advanced application research areas at this APAN59th meeting. In addition, there will be an introduction to the latest technology trends centered in the US (NRP, GRP, etc.) and the current status and future work of 100G networks in the Asian region.

1. Jeonghoon Moon - Introduction APRP WG
2. Kiwook Kim(KISTI/KR) - Wireless & data transfer inter data centers(15min)
3. Susumu Date(Osaka Univ./JP) - Introduction and current status of ONION and RED ONION project based on ScienceDMZ
   (15min)
4. Ghulam Mujtaba(Sukkur-IBA Uni./PK) - AI and Distributed HPC (15min)
5. Vincenzo Capone(GEANT/UK) - Navigation through the data storm(20min)
6. Seungmin Kim(Yonsei Medical/KR) - Experiences from the National Research Platform: Innovations and Challenges of Scientific Workloads(15min)
7. Jeonghoon Moon(KISTI/KR) - Asia Pacific Research Platform Activities and Related Work & international collaboration with HPC infrastructure(10min)

Duration time: 1h 30m(From 9:00 - 10:30)

Disaster Mitigation Working Group aims to build up capacity of hazard risk analysis by case studies, based on deeper understanding approach. Over 20 case studies of various types of hazards had been carried out in collaboration with partners from 2015. Accordingly, the regional infrastructure, collaboration model and numerical simulation tools would be growing with more case studies. In the long run, case studies are expected to be reproducible, and partners could make use of those shared services to conduct new cases.  In this meeting, experiences from partners on their local needs or requirements will be shared.

Contacts:

• Veerachai Tanpipat, Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) and ThaiREN, veerachai@hii.or.th
• Eric Yen, Academia Sinica Grid Computing Center (ASGC) Taiwan, eric.yen@twgrid.org
• Franz de Leon, Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), Philippines, franz.deleon@asti.dost.gov.ph

Format: Presentations and Discussions

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Session: 9:00am - 10:30am JST
1. Franz de Leon and Veerachai Tanpipat, Opening and Welcome talk (15 minutes)
2. Dr. Eric Yen , Academia Sinica Grid Computing Centre, “Updates on Regional Collaboration (Onsite 25 minutes)
3. Dr. Chuan-Yao Lin , Research Center for Environmental Changes (RCEC), Academia Sinica, “Application of a Cross-scale Atmospheric Chemical Transport Model for Air Quality Forecasting and Pollution Diagnosis Over Taiwan" (Onsite 25 minutes)
4. Dr. Adisorn Lertsinsrubtavee , Asian Institute of Technology, “A Study of PM2.5 Exposure in Urban Delivery Workers” (Onsite 25 Minutes)

The APAN AI driven Networks Working Group (AINWG) has started at the APAN 50 meeting held in 2020 by having BoF (Birds of Feather) sessions. The aim of AINWG is to share experience to design, manage, maintain, and protect the network using artificial intelligence (AI) and escalate collaboration for AI driven networks in the APAN community.
Combining human intellect and creativity with the massive computing power of AI will create situations in which new design and management techniques may be created that humans could not build on their own, but self-improving intelligent algorithms will harness over time.
All activity of AINWG is to encourage the collaboration of technical experiences and knowledge regarding AI-enabled networks. This will lead to the development of an intelligent, scalable, sustainable, and easy-to-deploy technical platform for each APAN member country to manage its respective national research and education networks.

- Chin Guok <chin@es.net> from ESnet (USA)
Title:ESnet Data and AI Workshop Outcomes
Synopsis: The objective of the Data and AI workshop is to identify challenges within ESnet that can be addressed through data-driven methods. This will help define ESnet’s data analysis requirements and shape its AI strategy, guiding data stewardship efforts, and the direction of AI research and AIOps exploration for ESnet7. This presentation will provide a summary of the outcomes from the workshop.

- Syed Saqib Jamal <saqib132413@gmail.com> from Jeju National University (Korea)
Title: LLM-Based IBN For Resource Management in SAGIN: Controller Placement, Slicing, and Mobility Solutions
Summary: A novel Large Language Model (LLM)-based Intent-Based Networking (IBN) framework is introduced to streamline resource orchestration and automate network slicing. By translating high-level intents into precise network configurations, this framework enhances the efficiency and agility of resource management. The controller placement and the satellite mobility issues are also introduced.

- Sirawich Pongraweewongsa <sirawich.pp2002@gmail.com> from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) -virtual
Title: Development of mobile wireless software-defined network security for abnormal data detection in cyber-attack analysis using machine learning
Synopsis: This talk highlights ongoing activities on an innovative approach to network security testing and DDoS mitigation by integrating Mininet-WiFi, SDN, Docker, and Machine Learning into a cybersecurity testbed. The ability to simulate attacks, detect anomalies, and mitigate threats in real time enhances proactive defense mechanisms. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute to the development of next-generation security solutions for modern mobile wireless network infrastructures.

- Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim <ibrahimislamian@gmail.com> from University of Haripur (Pakistan) -virtual
Title: Privacy in LLMs: Advances in Differential Privacy, Federated Learning, and Beyond
Synopsis: Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized natural language processing but raise significant privacy concerns due to their reliance on vast amounts of user data. We will explore recent advancements in privacy-preserving techniques, focusing on Differential Privacy (DP) and Federated Learning (FL) as key solutions. DP ensures formal privacy guarantees by introducing controlled noise, while FL enables decentralized model training without exposing raw data. We review recent studies addressing data leakage risks, model inversion attacks, and adversarial threats, highlighting emerging hybrid approaches that combine DP and FL for enhanced security. We will further discusses regulatory compliance, challenges, and future directions for ensuring robust privacy in LLMs.

In 2018 APRP WG was established at APAN 48 at the Singapore Meeting

APRP WG develops technologies to provide AI-based computing environments and various computing resources by linking distributed HPC systems, establishing a stable big data highway system based on NREN in the big data era, and promoting related research collaboration in the Asian region.

There will be an introduction to various projects derived from APRP WG, their current status, and the related advanced application research areas at this APAN59th meeting. In addition, there will be an introduction to the latest technology trends centered in the US (NRP, GRP, etc.) and the current status and future work of 100G networks in the Asian region.

1. Andrew Howard(NCI/AU) - Update of NCI
2. Kihyeon Kim(KISTI/KR) - Agricultural high bandwidth distributed HPC platform
3. Nor Asilah(UPM/MY) - UPM’s new HPC plan and future works
4. Kaneyama Hidetomo(RIKEN/JP) - HPCI Shared Storage System using the Gfarm Network-Filesystem
5. Xianwei Zhang (NSCC-GZ/CH) - Multi-domain big data transfer through the supercomputer center
6. Elif Naz BİNGÖL AKSOY(Beykoz Ins./Tur)/Asif Khan(Qatar Univ./MY) - The Role of High-Performance Computing in Bioinformatics

Duration time: 1h 30m(From 11:00 - 12:30)

Disaster Mitigation Working Group aims to build up capacity of hazard risk analysis by case studies, based on deeper understanding approach. Over 20 case studies of various types of hazards had been carried out in collaboration with partners from 2015. Accordingly, the regional infrastructure, collaboration model and numerical simulation tools would be growing with more case studies. In the long run, case studies are expected to be reproducible, and partners could make use of those shared services to conduct new cases.  In this meeting, experiences from partners on their local needs or requirements will be shared.

Contacts:

• Veerachai Tanpipat, Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) and ThaiREN, veerachai@hii.or.th
• Eric Yen, Academia Sinica Grid Computing Center (ASGC) Taiwan, eric.yen@twgrid.org
• Franz de Leon, Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), Philippines, franz.deleon@asti.dost.gov.ph

Format: Presentations and Discussions

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Session: 11am – 12:30pm JST
5. Ms. Watcharaporn Soyjumpa , Hydro-Informatics Institute, "A Tool Supporting Water Management Preparedness for Drought" (Onsite 25 Minutes)
6. Dr. Theerapol Charoensuk , Hydro-Informatics Institute, "Integrating Hydro-Informatics for flood disaster mitigation" (Onsite 25 Minutes)
7. Dr. Veerachai Tanpipat, veerachai@hii.or.th, “Updates on Forest Fire Control and Management in Thailand,” (Onsite 25 Minutes)
8. Discussion: Enhancing regional collaboration (15 minutes)

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1. Assessment of academic learning environment of goverment medical colleges of Bangladesh.
2. Psychiatric assessment of patients with suicidal attempt admitted in atertiary care hospital of Bangladesh.
3. Association of Functional Health Literacy (FHL) with Socio-demographic Status and Physical Activity of Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Presentation # 1
1330-1355
Speaker: Qaisar Roonjha
Topic: Story of WALI Transforming rural communities in Baluchistan through power of connectivity and innovation

Presentation # 2
1355-1410
Speaker: Dr. Amir Bajwa
Topic: Contemporary Media: Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in an E- Culture Society

Presentation # 3
1410-1430
Speaker: Ms. Shamsa
Topic: E-Culture: Emerging Trends in Mental Health, Emotional Resilience, and Work Performance

Presentation # 4
1430-1445
Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Yousaf
Topic: A cross-cultural comparison of ethnocentrism and the intercultural willingness to communicate between two collectivistic cultures

Presentation # 5
1445-1500
Speaker: Muhammad Abdullah Ejaz
Topic: Pulse Wise, is an innovative advancement in cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostics that integrates AI and IoT technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency

IoT (Internet of Things) is a key technology to deepen the digitization of society, and therefore many people believe the importance of promoting IoT research, development, and deployment for future society growth. The APAN IoT Working Group is a forum for discussions and collaborations on IoT platforms, infrastructures, services, and applications. Please feel free to present your IoT-related applications and services, including case studies of demonstrations and work-in-progress experiments.

Invited Speaker (60 min.)  
Name: Assoc. Prof. Takuro Yonezawa
Organization: Nagoya University, Japan
E-mail: takuro@nagoya-u.jp
Title: Internet of Realities: A Future of Connected People and Spaces
Abstract: The pace at which changes in the real world and their impacts are expanding is increasing, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, military conflicts across various countries, and large-scale natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. Simultaneously, advancements in AI technologies, exemplified by large language models, are continuously expanding their applicability. The trends in open hardware and open software are further reducing the time lag between research and societal implementation. Thus, the concept of "fluid reality," where yesterday's reality may not apply today, is expected to progress further. Moreover, real-space sensing using IoT sensors and LiDAR is becoming more advanced and affordable. This enables digital-twins, which provide digital replicas and future simulations of physical spaces, and high-immersion virtual reality technologies, which offer highly immersive experiences. These developments are shaping a new reality that interlinks physical and informational spaces, thereby increasing the diversity of reality. To capture, connect, and enhance mutual understanding among people, and to create new value from these diverse and multifaceted realities, new perspectives and various technological developments are necessary. In this talk, I will introduce and discuss the vision and challenges of our Internet of Realities project.
BIO: Takuro Yonezawa is an associate professor in the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University. He received his Ph.D. degree in media and governance from Keio University in 2010. His research interests are the intersection of distributed systems, human-computer interaction, and sensors/actuators technologies. He has led several smart city projects as a technical coordinator, such as FP7/ Horizon2020/NICT European-Japanese collaborative research project (ClouT/ BigClouT project), and others.

Speaker 2 (30 min.)   
Name: Mr. Yoshimasa Gunji
Organization: BHN Association, Japan
E-mail: gunji@bhn.or.jp
Title: Field experiments with multiple "Smart Village" applications over the private LoRa Mesh network in Sri Lanka
Abstract: We built a mesh-type network infrastructure using private LoRa and Raspberry Pi and conducted a field experiment in rural areas of Sri Lanka. In this experiment, we not only collected data from various sensors installed on the network—including weather sensors (temperature, humidity, solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall), oxygen concentration sensors, and river water level sensors—but also implemented multiple applications for shared use.
One such application involved transmitting signals from button-type alert devices carried by elderly individuals and pregnant women, which triggered alerts for administrators. Another application allowed administrators to input text messages into the system, which were then converted into speech and broadcast through loudspeakers attached to the network devices.
This presentation will introduce the details of these field experiments and the developed system.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2074
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General Medicine / Ophthalmology
Perspective and challenges of speciality Teleconsultations in Medicine

Data Sharing Infrastructure across Northeast-Asia Supercomputing Centers for Open Science
According to the Boundless advancement of science and technology through LLM (Large-Scale Language Model) and Advancement of science and technology without boundaries through open science, this project aims to lead the development of an advanced research environment (system and element technology) for the utilization and sharing of research data and to establish an infrastructure for sharing advanced research data

International collaboration with HPC infrastructure
Moderator: Jeonghoon Moon (KISTI/KR)
Panel: Kaneyama Hidetomo(Riken/JP), Susumu Date (Osaka Univ./JP), Xianwei Zhang (NSCC-G/CH)
Duration time: 1h 30m(From 3:30 - 5:00)

IoT (Internet of Things) is a key technology to deepen the digitization of society, and therefore many people believe the importance of promoting IoT research, development, and deployment for future society growth. The APAN IoT Working Group is a forum for discussions and collaborations on IoT platforms, infrastructures, services, and applications. Please feel free to present your IoT-related applications and services, including case studies of demonstrations and work-in-progress experiments.
Speaker3 (30 min.) <online presentation>
Name: Mr. Abhimanyu Pandey
Organization:  ICT4D, Nepal
Email: iampandey@gmail.com
Title: Integrated LPWAN and Edge Computing Systems
Abstract: 
Developing a trustworthy (high sensitivity, high specificity) Early Warning System (EWS) for Climatic and/or Geological Events is not only a challenge but also crucial for any nation. With the vagaries in weather patterns, even seemingly minor disturbances can at times lead to major disaster type events. Many disasters related to water (e.g. flooding, etc.), lightening (e.g. fire, etc.), and many other events related to climate and geological causes can become large scale disasters as they move into populated regions.
In Nepal, there are many instances of flooding which have a multiplier effect due to the path which the flood waters take, especially through downstream water catchment or watershed regions. Hence, EWS serves simultaneously serves multiple purposes in Risk Reduction, Resource Allocation, Public Safety, etc.
The project team is in the research phase on how to integrate Edge Computing with Internet of Things (IoT) Sensor Networks (e.g. LoRaWAN) to enhanced Early Warning System.

Research Problem
It is essential to have time critical decisions at the point of data collection (point of incidence) rather than routing all sensor data to a central Data Center for analysis and processing.
This is the reason to integrate IoT (Data Network) with Edge Computing (Decision Making) in low logical latency environments.
This presentation is a presentation on our current research.
BIO: Abhimanyu Pandey is a team member of a profit-not-distributing research and outreach centric company based in Nepal. We work on projects based on Private Public Partnership business models to ensure sustainability through high quality service delivery. I specifically research intranet and local cache based systems in rural regions. I am also involved in developing and implementing rural and remote healthcare delivery models as part of the larger impetus to streamline Government to Citizen (G2C) services. Our most current focus is on Reproductive, Maternal, and Child healthcare delivery, especially through non-institutional healthcare delivery settings and non-traditional patient encounters.

Speaker4 (30 min.)  <online presentation>
Name:  Dr. Samo Grasic
Organization:  Dálvvadis Economical Association, Sweden
Email: samo@grasic.net
Title: Benefit Today from Future Interplanetary Internet Architecture
Abstract:
Originally designed for interplanetary communications, Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) offers robust and resilient solutions for terrestrial applications as well. This talk provides an overview of DTN fundamentals, highlights practical deployments—including ongoing plans in Nepal—and explores how the technology addresses connectivity challenges in remote environments. Through real examples, we’ll see how space-driven networks can bring transformative benefits here on Earth.
BIO: Dr. Samo Grasic is the initiator of LateLab AB, specializing in custom Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) solutions for communication-challenged environments. In 2024, he became the lead of IPNSIG’s Project Working Group, underscoring his dedication to advancing DTN technologies and standards. Since 2016, he has worked at Dálvvadis Economical Association, spearheading the Nomatrack LoRa-DTN platform for reindeer herding in remote Arctic regions. Dr. Grasic earned his PhD from Luleå University of Technology and brings over a decade of experience bridging academia and industry, with expertise in routing, low-power systems, and the social impacts of ICT deployments.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2075
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Minimally Invasive Surgery by PALES DISSECT

 ​https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2077​​​
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ENDO-NET Session: State-of-the-art Endoscopy

​https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2081​​​
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Empowering Medical Professionals with AI Tools for Advancing Education and Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly recently, with new algorithms, tools, and applications. This workshop on the use of different AI tools will empower Health Professional Educators, PhD Scholars, Postgraduate Students, Research scientists.
Objectives of workshop: Designing advanced prompt, creating impressive PPTs, Framing Mindmaps, Creating educational images, logos, videos, music, Designing research question and writing review of literature

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2068
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Applications of Open RAN in Healthcare

The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session1
Session Title: International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
Session Chair: Veerachai Tanpipat, HII-ThaiREN, Thailand
Talk (20 min/speaker)

1. Matti Heikkurinen
Project Portfolio Manager, CODATA;
Title: CODATA contributions to the FAIR data ecosystem: Open Science Clouds, CDIF and Data Policies
Abstract: The presentation provides an overview of the role of CODATA in promoting and supporting FAIR data and open science. A short introduction to the history and background of the organisation is followed by a more in-depth description of selected CODATA initiatives:
i.CODATA is involved in several Open Science Cloud or so-called “Research Commons” projects, including the Global and European Open Science Cloud initiatives. In this domain, CODATA facilitates alignment between the initiatives and their stakeholder networks, especially on the policy and governance levels.
ii.The Cross Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF) supports this global alignment from operational and technological perspectives. CDIF emerged from analysing commonalities of best practices and opportunities in 11 distinct FAIR data challenges analysed in the EU-funded WordFAIR project. The recommendations outline solutions and approaches that pave the way towards a lingua franca that repositories can use to make disciplinary data more ready for cross-domain reuse and integration.
iii.The presentation will also briefly summarise other policy activities of CODATA and its links with the UN system supporting the goals outlined as the Sustainable Development Goals.
In closing, some opportunities to engage and interact with CODATA are presented, with a particular focus on the International Data Week (https://idw2025.org/) that will take place from the 13th to the 16th of October in Brisbane, Australia.

2. Mohd Nordin Abdul Rahman 
Assistant Vice Chansellor (Chief Digital Officer), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia;
Title: UniSZA Big Data Services Policy
Abstract: I will present and share the following key points: Introduction to Big Data Services - definition and its importance to academic institution. Highlight the purpose of the policy: how it will support research, teaching, learning and campus operations. Explain the needs of policy: data privacy, security, ethical usage and compliance with laws. Key policy components: data governance, roles, responsibilities and ownership of data. Data access and usage: outline who can access the data under what conditions. Security and privacy: mention encryption, anonymization and secure storage practices. Compliance: stress adherence to legal, institutional and ethical standards. Implementation and Enforcement: describe how the policy will be communicated enforced, and monitored. Highlight the role of training and awareness programs.

3. Daisuke Horyu 
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan
Title: Current status of the agricultural data sharing platform.

4. Discussion: Open floor discussion

The Security Working Group was formed with APAN for the objectives:
- To raise the security awareness and knowledge within APAN community.
- To cooperate with other international security efforts to raise security awareness, capabilities and interoperation globally.

Presentations during these sessions will have a security focus to further the objectives above, and paper summaries will be included in the final schedule description.

Title: Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Presenter:Jon Lau - Director, CISO Office & Scientific IT, A*STAR
Abstract:
The rapid advancements in quantum computing pose a significant challenge to existing cryptographic systems, necessitating a proactive shift towards quantum-safe security measures. This talk shares briefly the evolving quantum threat landscape, the release of NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, the critical need for crypto agility in adapting to these changes and the urgency of quantum readiness. This talk will have a brief on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Singapore’s national efforts on Quantum Computing. It also offers an opportunity for attendees to voice the possibility to share and collaborate.

Title: Sharing Session: Collaborating with international partners for real-time detection of malicious TLS traffic using machine learning classifiers
Presenter: Shankar Karuppayah - Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract:
The SOI Asia's CBR2 project focuses on the real-time detection of malicious TLS traffic using machine learning classifiers. In collaboration with multiple academic institutions, this research aims to enhance Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) by improving the detection accuracy of encrypted malicious traffic, automating dataset generation, and ensuring scalability for large-scale network monitoring. The project involved developing experimental setups, analyzing large-scale network traffic, and benchmarking various machine learning models to assess detection accuracy. This presentation will be focusing on a sharing key issues faced by the project during execution.

Title: NetSec Neural Network
Presenter: Rupam Barui, Senior Undergraduate, National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus
Abstract:
This project addresses the growing complexity of network attacks by leveraging AI to enhance prediction and prevention of breaches. Traditional methods struggle with real-time anomalies and advanced threats, but AI improves security by learning patterns and automating responses. The system predicts network traffic patterns using neural networks, detects anomalies in real-time, and offers a scalable, automated solution. It features a user-friendly web application and interactive data visualization via Streamlit, aiming to improve traffic management, mitigate threats, and secure critical infrastructure.

The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session2
Session Title: Regional Initiatives (Country Updates)
Session Chair: Kaz Yamaji, NII Japan
Talk (10min/speaker)

1. Mad Khir Johari Abudullah Sani, ,
Associate Professor Dr. Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia;
Title: Modeling Sustainalism in Digital Libraries for Equilibrium Strategies in an Eco-Conscious Society
Abstract: The increasing reliance on digital libraries housed in data centers has raised significant environmental concerns, as these centers consumed about 1-2% of global electricity in 2020, projected to rise to 8% by 2030 without sustainable practices. This study introduces a sustainalism framework that integrates sustainable practices within digital libraries, aiming to balance technological advancement with ecological integrity. The research objectives include developing and validating a sustainalism model that emphasizes the use of green technologies, such as renewable energy and efficient cooling, to mitigate environmental impacts. Employing a mixed methods approach, the study is structured in two phases: Phase one utilizes qualitative methods, including case studies and expert interviews, to create a conceptual framework for sustainable digital operations. Phase two applies quantitative methods to validate the model through surveys and data collection from stakeholders in library and information science. The anticipated outcomes are a validated model for sustainable digital library operations that aligns with key national and global sustainability policies, including the Malaysia Green Technology Master Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. Ultimately, this research positions digital libraries as leaders in environmental stewardship, contributing to global climate initiatives and ensuring that digital progress aligns with ecological health.

2. Prabath Priyankara, ,
UMGJ Jayawardhana, Niluka Nakandalage, DT Andarahannadi
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka;
Title: Digital Conservation: A National Database to Safeguard Sri Lanka’s Medicinal Heritage
Abstract: Medicinal plants are invaluable to healthcare and traditional medicine, yet many species are endangered due to habitat loss, overharvesting, and limited conservation resources. This project focuses on developing a national database for medicinal plants in Sri Lanka, aimed at consolidating comprehensive, accessible information to support research, conservation, and public awareness. By collecting data from field visits, academic resources, and traditional knowledge sources, the database organizes critical information on plant species, including endangered and vulnerable categories. Utilizing a structured database design on a LAMP server, this platform is accessible through a user-friendly website, enabling researchers, educators, and the public to access up-to-date information on medicinal plants. This initiative not only facilitates conservation by preserving essential knowledge and genetic resources but also promotes sustainable use of these species. Ultimately, this project aims to empower conservation efforts and safeguard Sri Lanka’s rich medicinal plant heritage for future generations.

3. Sa-Kwang Song and Jungho Um, 
KISTI Korea
Title: Research Software Sharing System in KISTI
Abstract: This presentation introduces KISTI's Open Science activities, with a particular focus on KRDC (Korea Research Data Commons), a framework for sharing and utilizing research software. KRDC is a system developed to enhance the scalability and flexibility of the research software sharing and utilization functions of DataON, the Korea Research Data Management Platform. KRDC has been developed using various open-source software, including Kubernetes and Docker for cloud orchestration, as well as MinIO and GitLab. It provides environments for JupyterLab, S3 storage (MinIO), software source code sharing (GitLab), software application development and sharing, and software workflow development and sharing. KRDC is designed for easy deployment on public cloud environments and enables interconnection between KRDC instances, facilitating the sharing and utilization of research software. Additionally, we will explore cases of KRDC integration and introduce methods for linking the KRDC system with other KRDC instances or research data platforms, highlighting its scalability.

4. Masaharu Hayashi, Toshiyuki Hiraki, Yusuke Komiyama, and Kazu Yamaji
NII Japan;
Title: Accelerating Immediate Open Access: Integrating Research Data Management System and Institutional Repositories

5. Trish Radotic,
RDA Regional Community Manager (Oceania and East Asia), Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
Title: APAN Open and Sharing WG: Australian Initiatives
Abstract: An Australian perspective of open and collaborative research projects from the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC). Focusing on the programs within our Thematic Research Data Commons, and Dataspaces, a new initiative within the Planet Research Data Commons to develop a trusted space where researchers, government agencies and industry can share and collaborate on sensitive data.

6. LU Changfa ,
Senior Engineer, Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Title: Reflection and Practice on FAIRification using FairStack: A Software Stack for Scientific Data Centers

7. Discussion: Open floor discussion

Routing Working Group - Face to Face Meeting.

• Routing Security Update from Thomas Araneta at Internet2
• Update from other NREN/participants
• Routing investigations update
• General Discussion

The Security Working Group was formed with APAN for the objectives:
- To raise the security awareness and knowledge within APAN community.
- To cooperate with other international security efforts to raise security awareness, capabilities and interoperation globally.

Presentations during these sessions will have a security focus to further the objectives above, and paper summaries will be included in the final schedule description.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2069
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Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery

The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session3
Session Title: Technical Initiatives on Engineering
Session Chair: Jyoti Bhogal, RSE
Talk (15min/speaker)

1. Jyoti Bhogal 
Co-founder and Lead, Research Software Engineering Asia Association, India;
Title: Building Bridges: Advancing Research Software Engineering and Open Science in Asia, Research Software Engineers (RSEs) are crucial to advancing computational research and enabling Open Science.
Abstract: In Asia, however, formal recognition of RSE roles and structured career pathways remains limited. Since 2022, the RSEng community in Asia has seen significant progress, marked by three annual online unconferences held from 2022 to 2024. These events fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange between RSEng communities across Asia and Australia. An ongoing study is exploring the RSEng landscape in Asia by engaging Early, Mid-Career, and Senior Researchers. Inspired by the Software Sustainability Institute’s community surveys (https://softwaresaved.github.io/international-survey-2022/), this study adapts methodologies to the Asian context, aiming to uncover the unique challenges, opportunities, and aspirations of researchers who code. Insights from this study are expected to inform policy-making by organisations like the Asia Pacific Advanced Network. Furthermore, currently a collaborative six-month series with RSE Asia Association and RSSE Africa is spotlighting diverse aspects of enabling Open Science through research code. This initiative is strengthening global ties, fostering capacity building, and promoting best practices. This talk will showcase the growth and potential of the RSEng community in Asia, aiming to inspire collaboration, share actionable ideas, and encourage sustainable RSEng communities across the region and beyond.

2. Chris Janson
Senior market advisor, Nokia, United States;
Title: Protecting REN data in the quantum age
Abstract: Research and Education networks should be concerned about threats to data integrity resulting from quantum computing development. In the coming years, commonly used asymmetric ciphers will be vulnerable to compromise by cryptographically-relevant quantum computers (CRQC). The Global Risk Institute puts the likelihood of CRQC existence at over 30% within the next nine years. Even sooner, threat actors could be storing encrypted data for later deciphering. Operators need to act now. New directives have emerged aimed at protective measures such as symmetric ciphers, and quantum key distribution (QKD). The US NIST recently standardized post-quantum cryptography (PQC), to replace asymmetric, public-key frameworks. Together these technologies offer quantum age protection. How do we define a quantum-safe network? What roles do AES, QKD and PQC play? How should keys be distributed? What does this mean for those planning network investments over the next few years? In this presentation, we offer an outline of the quantum-computing threat, a definition of a quantum-safe network, and provide an architecture for immediate protection, capable of evolution. We will provide and overview of an evolutive quantum-safe network deployment, showing how it is a strong example of a quantum-safe network for any application.

3. Ai Sugiura
Programme Specialist for Natural Sciences at UNESCO's East Asia Regional Office
Title: Introduction to the International Congress of Engineer in 2024
Advancing Open Science in East Asia: Fostering Collaboration through Open Hydrology, Engineering, and Interoperability UNESCO Beijing is advancing Open Science (OS) through initiatives like Open Hydrology (IHP), promoting transparent water data sharing, and fostering inclusivity within MAB and UGGp. Efforts in Open Engineering enhance research reproducibility and South-South cooperation. An upcoming regional survey on Open Science Infrastructures (OSI) and interoperability aims to identify shared platforms, explore multilingual metadata practices, and provide insights to improve cross-border collaboration and accessibility in East Asia​

4. ZHU Xiaojie
Senior Engineer, Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Title: Supporting open and sharing data practices with end-to-end workflow framework for cross-center data analysis
Abstract: The rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence technologies has led to the transformation of research paradigms. The convergence research paradigm emphasizes collaborative analysis of scientific data from different domains to achieve scientific discoveries, where analysis task types are diverse and analysis processes span across different scientific data centers. Existing process-based analysis frameworks are difficult to support end-to-end cross-center scientific data analysis requirements due to the lack of analysis process expression capabilities, heterogeneous computing framework integration capabilities, and cross-center job scheduling capabilities. This paper proposes a software framework for performing end-to-end cross-center analysis of scientific data, supporting the construction of heterogeneous workflows across centers, transparent data transfer across frameworks, optimized scheduling of cross-center jobs, and data ownership and traceability. This framework effectively addresses the challenges of cross-center scientific data analysis, providing researchers in different scientific fields with powerful tools for comprehensive and collaborative analysis. Finally, we validate the advancement and feasibility of this framework by combining it with real-world scenarios.
Keywords: scientific research paradigm, analysis workflow, scientific data center, cross-center computing.

5. Discussion: Open floor discussion

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2086
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Current Approaches for Isolation of Phytoconstituents

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2073
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Recent Trends in Pathology: teaching methods to diagnostic modalities

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2087
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Inherited Cancers and Molecular diagnostics

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2080
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Rural health care session
Cancer care in Rural Health Care Settings