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Workshops

AIST has been holding workshops with major collaborating institutes facilitating substantial discussions among the participating researchers. Followings are some examples, and a list of workshops that were held over the last few years.

US-Japan Technical Workshop on Clean Energy Technology Collaboration

March 12th, 2013

AIST’s Energy and Environment researchers lead by Dr. Akira Yabe (Vice-President, AIST) took part in a workshop with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) held in Golden, Colorado.  The purpose of the workshop was to hold discussions and to exchange information on the outcomes of US-Japan collaboration on Renewable Energy.

Since the signing of a comprehensive MOU between AIST and NREL in 2008, there has been close cooperation mainly in the area of biomass refinery research.  Fruitful discussions were held during the workshop, in which around 50 researchers and other relevant personnel from both sides participated.

During the Workshop Photo Group Photo Photo
(During the Workshop…) (Group Photo)

AIST-TISTR Mini-Workshop

January 28th – 29th, 2013

A delegation from the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) headed by Mr. Yongvut Saovapruk (Governor, TISTR) participated in the AIST-TISTR Mini Workshop at AIST Tsukuba. AIST researchers headed by Dr. Masahiro Seto participated in the workshop, whose aim was to explore areas of future collaboration through active discussions and information exchanges not only in energy and the environment but also in other areas such as biotechnology, materials and metrology.

Group Photo of AIST-TISTR Mini-Workshop Photo
Group Photo of AIST-TISTR Mini-Workshop

The 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop

December 3rd – 4th, 2012

The 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop was held at Iino Hall in Tokyo, co-hosted by AIST, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), New Energy Foundation (NEF), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and the Biomass-Asia Consortium. Around 300 persons including researchers and representatives from government, industry and academia from 11 Asian countries and 2 international organizations participated. The objective of the workshop was to introduce R&D activities on biomass utilization technology and its demonstration/commercialization in East Asian countries.

For further information, please visit http://www.biomass-asia-workshop.jp/

Group Photo of the 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop Photo
Group Photo of the 9th Biomass-Asia Workshop

AIST Workshop for Innovation Ecosystem in Thailand

October 30th, 2012

AIST had for sometime been conducting workshops aimed at reinvigorating local industries at various locations in Japan with active involvement by company officials.  This workshop, held at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Bangkok, was the first time that such an event was conducted abroad with the focus being widened to include Japanese and local companies based overseas.  Over 230 persons participated, including members of research organizations such as AIST, JETRO Bangkok, NSTDA, TISTR, NIMT, as well as representatives of local and Japanese companies.

For more information, please visit http://unit.aist.go.jp/intl/ci/ws-thailand.html

Opening remarks by AIST President Nomakuchi Photo
Opening remarks by AIST President Nomakuchi

The First Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders

October 6th, 2012

Sixteen high-ranking officials from the world’s leading public research organizations based in 12 different countries gathered for the first meeting of the Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders on October 6, 2012 at Kyoto International Conference Center. This meeting aimed at promoting awareness, amongst top officials of public research organizations, of the importance of mutual cooperation in tackling the global issues facing humankind.  In addition to each organization’s activities and operational status, the topics discussed included S&T innovation strategies, cooperation with industries, technology transfer, “brain drain,” and research funding.  Dr. Ryoji Noyori (President, RIKEN) and Dr. Alain Fuchs (President, CNRS) acted as moderators, and Dr. Nomakuchi gave a presentation summarizing the conclusions of the meeting during the STS (Science and Technology in Society) Forum held on October 8th, 2012.

The First Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders Photo
The First Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders

The 6th VAST-AIST Workshop

June 18th – 19th, 2012

A joint workshop with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) was held in Hanoi, with 104 participants led by Dr. Seto for AIST and Prof. Shau Van Minh (President) and Prof. Duong Ngoc Hai (Vice President) for VAST. (VAST and AIST had concluded an MOU in 2004.)  Areas of discussion included energy and environment, biomass, geogrid and information technology, as well as waste water treatment (funded by NEDO) and space-related technology research.  Information was also sought and exchanged concerning the construction of a science city in western Hanoi similar to Tsukuba.

VAST President Minh (left) and AIST Vice-president Seto Photo
VAST President Minh (left) and AIST Vice-president Seto


Past Workshops

Date Country/Economy Title
2012/6 China MOU concluded with Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Jiao Tong University (SJTU)(PDF:427KB)
2012/7 Germany/France AIST Concludes MOU with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Participates in High Level Forum in Grenoble(PDF:411KB)
2012/3 Australia Re-extension of Memorandum of Understanding on Comprehensive Research Cooperation with CSIRO of Australia and Workshop(PDF:426KB)
2011/12 APMP APMP 2011 Symposium
2011/11 Germany Report of "Electro-active polymer and Its Application", the Memorial Symposium for Collaboration between Fraunhofer IPA-AIST Kansai
2011/11 Biomass-Asia The 8th Biomass Asia Workshop
2011/2 Indonesia MOU concluded with BPPT of Indonesia
2011/2 Advisory Board Meeting The 6th AIST Advisory Board Meeting
2010/11 Biomass-Asia Seventh Biomass-Asia Workshop
2010/9 Germany Workshop with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology of Germany
2010/6 USA U.S.-Japan Workshop on Basic Science Project Development
2010/5 France MOU Concluded with CEA-DRT, France at INC6 in Grenoble
2010/5 Korea President Nomakuchi talks at IASP 2010 Daedeok
2009/10 India Third Workshop between AIST and Department of Biotechnology of India
2009/09 South Africa President Nomakuchi's Visit to the Republic of South Africa
- Workshop Held by four Research Organizations -
2009/02 Thailand  Sixth Japan-Thailand Collaboration Workshop
2009/02 (Multi Country) Sixth Biomass-Asia Workshop
2008/12 France CNRS-AIST Symposium in Celebration of 150 Years of Japan-France Relations
2008/11 India Second Workshop of AIST and DBT of India
2008/11 Vietnam 5th Workshop with VAST, Vietnam
2008/09 Russia Japan-Russia Investment Forum
2008/06 China CAS-AIST-NEDO Workshop on Biomass Gasification
2008/03 Thailand  Thailand NSTDA International Advisory Board and NSTDA Annual Conference
2008/02 ISTC The 41st Science Advisory Committee of International Science and Technology Center
2008/01 India MOU Follow-up Workshop between Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology of India and AIST
2007/11 China CAS-AIST-NEDO Workshop on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
2007/11 Taiwan Keynote Lecture at the 6th Taiwan National Industrial Development Conference
2007/11 (Multi Country) Fourth Biomass-Asia Workshop
2007/11 (Multi Country) Presentation of GEO Grid at Fourth Earth Observation Summit
2007/10 Thailand  Report of Workshop with NSTDA and TISTR (Thailand) and VAST (Vietnam)
2007/10 Vietnam Report of Workshop with NSTDA and TISTR (Thailand) and VAST (Vietnam)
2007/05 Taiwan A Joint Symposium between AIST and Taiwan Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
2007/04 France Japanese - French (AIST - CNRS) Robotics Laboratory Management/Assessment Committee Meeting
2007/03 Australia Conclusion of Comprehensive Research Agreement with Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) and Holding of Research Workshop
2007/03 (Multi Country) GEO Grid Workshop (Several-Country Cross-Discipline International Meeting) held in Thailand
2007/02 France Best Management Practice Seminar held with French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Environmental Catalysis (ECSAW) Cooperative Research Agreement Signed
2006/12 China Workshop with Chinese Academy of Sciences
- CAS-AIST-NEDO Workshop 2006 on Energy and Environment-Related Nanotechnology -
2006/11 Thailand  Japan-Thailand Collaboration Workshop 2006