AIST REPORT 2012

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About AISTToward green innovationFor the purpose of green innovation, AIST is promoting the development of technologies for increased use of renewable energy and energy saving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the securing and effective use of natural resources, reduction of environmental loads of industry, and evaluation and risk management of various new technologies. Toward a sustainable society in which people live a long life with health and vigorIt is necessary to build a healthy longevity society where people can live their lives in a state of well-being and security, as well as a sustainable society with less burden on the environment. We are contributing to life innovation by developing new technologies to evaluate health and assisting in the creation of new medicines as well as in the maintenance, improvement, and recovery of health according to the individual’s condition. We are also contributing to green innovation by developing technologies to reduce environmental loads using bioprocesses.Toward improved social vitality and safety through green-ITRapid growth and spread of IT have increased energy consumption and imposed threats on information security and reliability issues. AIST is contributing to the development of energy-efficient IT devices and IT services to reduce energy consumption, which are supported by safe and reliable software technologies.Environment andEnergyLife Science andBiotechnologyInformation Technologyand ElectronicsToward the development of revolutionary materials and manufacturing technologies that contribute to green innovationAIST is contributing to green innovation, the aim of which is to achieve enhanced Japanese competitiveness and a sustainable society by creating materials and devices that play a core role in green innovation with nanotechnology as the key technology, and by revolutionizing manufacturing processes in the fields of nanotechnology, materials, and manufacturing.Nanotechnology,Materials and ManufacturingSetting measurement standards and developing intellectual techno-infrastructures for measurement, testing, and certification to support technological innovation and a fair and secure societyMeasurement is necessary for designing and developing products as well as for testing and certifying their qualities. It serves as a driving force to maintain Japan’s industrial competitiveness, and as an intellectual techno-infrastructure for sharing technical policies to maintain the security of society and the lives of individuals, preserve the environment, and maintain energy and resources. AIST develops and maintains national measurement standards in order to ensure global acceptability of consistency, of relevant technologies, and is systematically developing measurement technologies from the standpoint of intellectual infrastructure.Understanding the Earth well, and harmonizing our life with this planetAIST gathers geological information essential for realizing a safe and secure society in Japan. It also develops technologies to solve such problems as alleviating natural disasters, protecting the global environment, developing resources and energy sources, and so on. The Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ), an arm of AIST, disseminates information gathered and organized for international cooperation on behalf of the country.Metrology andMeasurement ScienceGeological Survey andApplied GeoscienceAt AIST, we are promoting research in the 6 fields of Environmental and Energy, Life Science and Biotechnology, Information Technology and Electronics, Nanotechnology, Materials and Manufacturing, Metrology and Measurement Science, and Geological Surveycience and Applied Geosciences. We are also promoting interdisciplinary research which crosses over boundaries of research fields.We will conduct R&D to contribute to the solution of three issues that are becoming more apparent with the increasing population: the environment, energy and natural resources. We also aim to create new markets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly.Strategy to promote green innovation1We will conduct R&D to contribute to the realization of advanced medical services and the reduction of the burden of nursing care, aiming to create new industries appropriate for an aging society with a declining birthrate, and to achieve a more affluent and healthier life for the people.Strategy to promote life innovation2We will conduct R&D for innovative materials and devices, productivity improvement, and creation of new services, aiming to improve people’s lives and enhance global competitiveness of industry through the IT-based development of Japan.Strategy to promote the development of cutting-edge technologies3We will develop measurement standards that are the common basis of science and technology, improve adaptability evaluation technology that ensures safety and security, and perform geological survey that is indispensable for securing energy and natural resources, and for disaster mitigation.Strategy to develop andpromote a knowledge base4AIST’s MissionResearch Fields of AISTAIST aims to solve 21st century issues and reinforce its functions as an open innovation hub based on the basic philosophy “Achieve a sustainable society.” In the 3rd Term (FY2010 to 2014), we have been working on the following four research promotion strategies to contribute to the achievement of the strategic goals set forth in the New Growth Strategy.08|Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance

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