About Us

Co-founded MSA and was President between 2018 - 2023. Throughout this period, he expanded MSA into the largest MEXT community in Japan. He currently resides in Singapore, while keeping his links with Japan alive.

Sanjeev, a JST SPRING and former MEXT Scholar, is pursuing his PhD at Sophia University. He previously worked as an R&D Engineer at Mayekawa Mfg. Co.

Animesh is currently in the first year of grad school at the University of Tokyo at one the top AI labs of the country. When he's not busy wasting time on social media, he likes to swim, surf and sleep.

I’m Amruta, from India currently pursuing (5yr PhD) Biophysics in Japan. My research focuses on understanding cell division errors. Outside the lab, I enjoy exploring Japan, playing badminton, and swimming in open water while meeting new people along the way.

Bachelor degree in biomedical engineering with research interest in molecular biology and drug discovery continued for Masters as well.

Fawaz Bagoudou is a Certified Food Scientist and Assistant Professor at Shinshu University in Japan, where he works on sustainable and healthy food systems. He also serves as Head of Alumni for the MEXT Scholars Association (MSA), supporting global talent development and international collaboration.

Negar’s research is centered on cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on understanding human decision-making and attention.

A Pharmacist and Public Health Specialist. I am interested in Cancer epidemiology, my current research is focus on addressing cancer disparities and inequalities in cancer outcome.

I’m Zaiyr from the Kyrgyz Republic, a master’s student at Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Information Sciences. My research explores procedural content generation using generative AI. I love playing chess and traveling around Japan

Zhengyang currently works as a private equity investor in Tokyo, as the head of externals he focuses on relationship management with external parties and stakeholders from both public and private sectors.

Steven is an undergraduate majoring in computer science in Tohoku University. His interests include embarking on spontaneous trips in the Tohoku region and devouring local variations of popular Japanese ramen chains jiro and niboshi.

Hi, I'm Sana Ullah Khan, but you can just call me Khan. I'm on a grand adventure in Japan, pursuing a Master's degree in city planning.

Hi! I am Anshika, currently working as a Machine Learning Engineer at a Food Tech company Menu, Inc. I studied Masters in Okinawa as a MEXT Scholar. I enjoy traveling, meeting people from different countries, and learning about their cultures. As a vegetarian, I can recommend some great vegan/vegetarian hidden spots in Tokyo—feel free to reach out or ask for food coupons, lol!

I'm Thiri from Myanmar. I’m currently studying for my MBA at Keio University, and I’m passionate about education and data.

My name is Suuri, a vice-head of MSA external team. I am also working an assistant project manager at Colliers.

I'm Anna Cui, a Korean-Chinese born in the United States. I am an undergrad at the University of Tokyo majoring in Environmental Sciences. I do archery and graphic design.