Vice President, Head of Basic Research Laboratories, NTT, Inc.
Katsuya Oguri

The roots of our laboratories trace back to the establishment of NTT-BRL in 1985, coinciding with the privatization of NTT. From its inception, NTT-BRL has been guided by a clear commitment: to create globally significant knowledge and concepts that advance academic disciplines centered on telecommunications and information science, and to provide the seeds of next-generation technologies. This founding spirit continues to live on today as a shared belief among our researchers-- We will create a deeper understanding of nature, expand NTT-BRL's possibilities, and create a compass for a better world. Over the past four decades, technologies in telecommunications and information science have advanced dramatically and become deeply embedded in society. Their influence now extends far beyond their original domains, intersecting with energy, computing, security, sensing, materials, biomedical science, and artificial intelligence. At the same time, global political, economic, and social environments have undergone profound changes, reshaping expectations for basic research and the responsibilities of research institutions.
In this evolving landscape, NTT-BRL brings together experts in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, electrical engineering, information science, and medicine to address frontier challenges in materials science, condensed matter physics, and quantum science. We continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology while pursuing meaningful contributions to society. Equally important is our commitment to openness: through close collaboration with universities and research institutions worldwide, we strive to remain a research laboratory open to the world, united by shared curiosity and purpose.

We at NTT-BRL have never forgotten our origins and are always looking to the future of the world.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued guidance and support.