Research Programmes
AISU's Research Programmes are sustained, thematic research areas — long-term scholarly commitments that define the Institute's identity and direction. Unlike formal Projects (which are specific, deliverable-oriented initiatives), Programmes represent ongoing fields of inquiry without a fixed end date.
Erflett Spacetime Research Programme
Lead: Saika Shiodome · Division: Erflett Spacetime Research Division, IWL
Comprehensive investigation of Erflett — a fictional spacetime world characterised by an inverted square-pyramid geometry, anomalous proper-time ratios, and north-south asymmetry. Research spans field-theoretical physics (the Shiodome tensor and unified scalar-tensor gravity), numerical simulation (finite element methods), and empirical validation via the AISU-ETCS API.
Current focus: quantum field theory extension of the v3 unified framework; Fulika perturbation dynamics.
Publications →Astrophysics Research Programme
Lead: Comprehensive Science Laboratory (CSL) · Representative: Hinami Komine
Research in cosmology, stellar formation, high-energy astrophysics (pulsars, quark stars), and solar-system comet observation. Regular new-moon observation sessions are conducted at the Japan headquarters. Theoretical work includes antiproton-annihilation inertial confinement fusion and graviton search strategies.
Selected results: Comet ATLAS (Jan 2025), Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (Oct 2024), Comet Lemon (Oct 2025); antiproton-annihilation fusion theory (Jan 2024).
Mystical Science Research Programme
Lead: Saika Shiodome · Division: Comprehensive Science Laboratory (CSL)
Empirical and theoretical investigation of phenomena at the boundary of conventional science: the plasma hypothesis of spiritual entities, the Lagosest (hypothetical fundamental life-force field), extrasensory perception (ESP), human synesthesia, and assistive technology for individuals with sensory integration differences. Methodologically, the programme applies the same standards of internal consistency and mathematical rigor as any empirical natural-science research.
Imaginary World Research Programme
Lead: Ayaha Wakatsuki · Division: Imaginary World Laboratory (IWL)
Systematic creation and study of all aspects of the Erflett world beyond physics: constructed languages (especially the Fulika family), Erflett-native fauna and flora, ethnic groups and nations, historical chronicles, and religious systems. Goals include a comprehensive multi-volume encyclopaedia of Erflett.
Selected outputs: Fulika calendar (2025), Aleirine / Fiol / Azíra / Mitoua script fonts, Erflett world map Eikaizu, Erflett Chronicle, religious taxonomy of Suorifia Church and Gradhslis Orthodox Church.
Imaginary World Laboratory →Space Resource Utilisation Programme
Division: Lifern Technical Development Laboratory (LTDL) · Representative: Dmitry Tkachenko
Research into resource retrieval from the Moon and near-Earth asteroids, utilisation of extraterrestrial resources, and exploitation of cosmic rays and solar radiation as sustainable energy sources. Theoretical groundwork for future in-space manufacturing.
Projects
Formally constituted initiatives each carrying the designation "Project" — distinct from Programmes in their specific, deliverable-oriented focus.
CosmosΑ Project
Space exploration, resource development, and space infrastructure. Oldest AISU project, dating from the Belkosmos era. Covers rocket design, probe development, and resource retrieval from the Moon and asteroids.
Orbita Project
Launch of observation satellites and planning of crewed lunar and Martian exploration missions.
Meollo Project
Verification of the Meollo hypothesis and plasma hypothesis of spiritual entities; synesthesia research and ability development.
Project OkO
Celestial observation covering solar system bodies, comets, galaxies, and extragalactic objects. Currently the most observationally active project.
RISELIS Project
Development of Riselis — a synesthesia-derived octal compressed language — and related cognitive interface tools.
Project TERRA
Research and development of terraforming and planetary environmental modification technologies for Mars, Venus, and other bodies.
ErflettMod Project
Development of a Minecraft MOD set in the Erflett world, with concurrent reconstruction of Erflett's physics, ecology, and cultures.
ErflettAtlas Project
Cartographic development of the Erflett world map (Eikaizu, 永界図) and geographic/ecological research.
Computational Systems
Publicly accessible systems developed by AISU's technical divisions.
AISU-ETCS v2
Erflett Temporal-gravitational Calculation System — REST API for proper time ratios, gravitational acceleration, and scalar field X.
AISU-EICE
Erflett integrated currency exchange system — real-time rates for Erflett-world currencies.
ETM ↔ UTC Converter
Erflett Unified Time (ETM) ↔ UTC with ESM offset and full unit handling.
Cathedral of Scientific Doxology (CSD)
Spiritual and philosophical synthesis sub-organisation.