Riken
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Scientific research institute in Japan
About Riken
According to Wikipedia, is a large scientific research institute in Japan. Founded in 1917, it now has about 3,000 scientists on seven campuses across Japan, including the main site at Wakō, Saitama Prefecture, just outside Tokyo. Riken is a Designated National Research and Development Institute, and was formerly an Independent Administrative Institution.
Riken's Online Degrees
What Is Riken Known For?
Riken is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Physics
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Medical
- Business
- Mathematics
- History
- Political Science
- Education
- Communications
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Economics
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Riken's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Biology
#204
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Developmental Biology
#2
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Neuroscience
#110
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Molecular Biology
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Physics
#214
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Nuclear Physics
#63
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Biophysics
#94
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Particle Physics
#208
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Engineering
#434
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Applied Physics
#51
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Photonics
#5
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Architecture
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Chemistry
#178
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Organic Chemistry
#181
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Physical Chemistry
#207
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Polymer Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Artificial Intelligence
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Database
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Machine Learning
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Medical
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Surgery
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Ophthalmology
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Radiology
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Sales
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Mathematics
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Measure Theory
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Geometry
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Statistics
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History
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Political History
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Economic History
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Education
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Educational Technology
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Higher Education
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Communications
#1959
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Rhetoric
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Grammar
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Theology
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Law
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International Law
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Common Law
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Jurisprudence
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Philosophy
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Logic
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Ethics
#891
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Ontology
#356
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Literature
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Writing
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Mythology
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Criminal Justice
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Criminology
#489
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Forensic Science
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Cognitive Science
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Experimental Psychology
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Crystallography
#732
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#735
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Volcanology
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Anthropology
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Ethnography
#1594
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Archeology
#1878
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Who Are Riken's Most Influential Alumni?
Who Are Riken's Most Influential Faculty?
Riken's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Here are some of Riken's most famous alumni:
- Andrzej Cichocki
- A Polish researcher based in RIKEN.
- Julian Gough
- A Professor of Bioinformatics in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol, UK.
- Minoru Yoshida
- A Researcher.
- Shigeyuki Yokoyama
- A Researcher.
- Kazuki Saito
- A Researcher .
- Mitsunori Fukuda
- A Researcher.
- Kazuo Takimiya
- A Researcher.
- Haruhiko Koseki
- A Researcher.
- Sophie Brasselet
- A French researcher in physics.
- Simon Devitt
- An Australian theoretical quantum physicist.
- Akihiko Nakano
- A Researcher.
- Mikiko Sodeoka
- A Plant science and chemistry researcher.
