Tohoku University/National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University International Joint Laboratory = Worldwide Top-notch Joint Researches for Constructing a Technology Infrastructure for a Sustainable and Smart Society

Name

Kazuhiko Endo
Professor
Green Nanotechnology Laboratory , Institute of Fluid Science (IFS)

Outline of Research

The purpose of this joint laboratory is to collaborate on urgent issues in three fields that are fundamental to the realization of a smart, sustainable society, and to build an academic foundation for solving problems. Specifically, the three research areas are: 1) independent, renewable-derived hydrogen energy systems, 2) millimeter-wave smart radar systems, and 3) biomedical sensor networks, all of which are foundational for a society with AI and IoT. Through interpersonal exchange, and international joint research and international collaboration between industry and academia, this joint laboratory is intended to serve as a hub for accumulating and sharing knowledge across national borders.

Research Purpose

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), based in Taiwan, has produced world-leading research results and papers in the field of microelectronics and has supported the development of Taiwan’s electronics industry. Taiwan is now the world leader among countries producing semiconductors in terms of both research and talent development. Tohoku University, on the other hand, has produced world-leading research results and papers in the field of materials science. Tohoku University and NCTU have established an international joint laboratory to realize interdisciplinary and complementary research collaboration. By taking advantage of Tohoku University’s strength in the field of materials science and NCTU’s strength in the field of semiconductor technology, the laboratory aims to develop significant research in the fields of nanotechnology, renewable energy, and biomedicine.

Expected Effect

By establishing an international joint laboratory, Tohoku University and NCTU will achieve interdisciplinary and complementary research collaboration, with Tohoku University contributing its strength in the field of materials science and NCTU providing its strength in the field of semiconductor technology. This will enable international collaboration between industry and academia in a framework that could not be achieved in the past. This collaboration will therefore allow significant contribution to the development of these industries in Japan and Taiwan.

Keywords

International industry-academia collaboration, green nanotechnology, hydrogen energy, biomedical sensor networks

Contact Information

HP URL: http://www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp/taiwan_joint/

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