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What if someone told you that one day, you’d be able to present your student work at the Embassy of Japan… Would you believe them? For students in the Master of Data Science at Uni.lu, that moment became reality when they showcased their projects in front of representatives from Luxembourgish companies Artec 3D and SolarCleano, their professors, and Tadahiro Matsubara, Ambassador of Japan.
A unique international collaboration
It all started a few months ago, when Professor Christophe Ley announced to the students from the Master in Data Science that they’d have the opportunity to work on case studies developed by two Luxembourgish companies – Artec 3D, a pioneer in 3D scanning solutions, and SolarCleano, a robotics company revolutionising solar panel cleaning – together with students in Japan from Chuo University and Kwansei Gakuin University.
After months of long-distance teamwork, students from Uni.lu and Japan finally met in Luxembourg this week to prepare for their joint presentation, guided by Dr. Senthil Murugan, Sophia Loizidou, and Gabriella Vinco. Their mission? To design strategies for bringing the companies’ products to both the Japanese and European markets.
Wednesday marked the culmination of their work at the Embassy of Japan. Filled with excitement and a touch of nervousness, the students presented their findings to the audience, showcasing not only their technical expertise but also the success of this international collaboration.
‟ I truly believe this is a beautiful symbol of the academic collaboration between Japan and Luxembourg. It plants the seeds for future collaborations.”
Ambassador of Japan in Luxembourg
Tackling real world challenges
Students working on the Artec 3D case explored three different avenues, offering ideas for the company to specialise further in fitness or animal healthcare. Another group focused on cosmetic surgery, proposing a tool to predict pre- and post-operative outcomes. “It’s such a great opportunity for us, people from the industry, to meet with the students,” said a representative from Artec 3D. “It’s useful for both sides: we can learn from them, and they can train on real-world examples.”
For SolarCleano, students concentrated on building a culture of cleaning in Japan. Their proposals ranged from participating in well-known expositions like PV Expo, to publishing articles in major newspapers, and collaborating with environmental influencers. “We’ve never considered using influencers before, so this is definitely something we’ll explore,” noted SolarCleano. Together, these strategies sought to boost the awareness and reliability of solar panels in the Japanese market.
Among the participants, André Dussing, a Master in Data Science student, took part in the event for the second time during his studies.
‟ I really enjoyed this experience. What I found interesting is that you feel the cultural differences in how people approach things. I learned different communication skills, including non-verbal communication. This is really important for our future careers, especially when language barriers are involved. If I have the opportunity to participate again next year, I will definitely do so!”
By stepping into the Embassy of Japan, students moved one step closer to the professional world. Presenting their findings and proposals to the companies gave them a rare chance to network and build skills they can apply in their future careers. Through this experience, students learned that curiosity and hard work can take their ideas farther than they’ve ever imagined.
