Weiren Zhao

Weiren Zhao

Ph.D. student at Kyoto University. Dedicated to building bridges at the intersection of machine learning, chemistry, and biological data.

Exploring Japanese Pop Culture: Maid Cafe Experience

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Before the busy academic semester officially kicks off, I decided to explore some unique aspects of Japanese pop culture and visited a Maid Cafe!

It was a highly energetic and fascinating experience, complete with enthusiastic greetings, cute food decorations, and of course, casting a “magic spell” on the coffee to make it taste better. It was a fun and lighthearted way to spend the day and definitely a memorable cultural experience during my time in Japan.

Experiencing a Maid Cafe in Japan

Attending the ICR Orientation at Kyoto University

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Today, I attended the orientation at the Institute for Chemical Research (ICR) at Kyoto University. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the institute’s rich history, its cutting-edge facilities, and the diverse research groups operating here.

Spring in Kyoto: Capturing the Cherry Blossoms

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Spring in Kyoto is truly something special. Taking a short break from debugging PyTorch code and analyzing chemical datasets, I went out to enjoy the sakura (cherry blossoms).