TITLE
Japan-ASEAN Joint Online Workshop on
“The current situation and challenges concerning the development of research environments for advanced research equipment between Japan and ASEAN countries.”
CONFERENCE
- DATE
- February 24, 2023 12:00-14:20 (JST)/ 10:00-12:20 (ICT)
- ACCESS
- Zoom Webinar
- LANGUAGE
- English
- TARGET
AUDIENCE -
Government officials, Researchers, Business sector representatives who are interested in international joint research and research environment for the use of advanced research equipment among Japan and ASEAN countries
- CO-HOST
ORGANIZATIONS (Japan Side)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
(ASEAN Side)
ASEAN Secretariat
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand (MHESI)
OUTLINE
To measure is to know. The demand to measure things more accurately, faster, and with smaller dimensions is now a natural and pervasive part of scientific innovation. There are high expectations regarding open innovation trends for the promotion of international joint research between Japan and ASEAN countries, which share many values and principals. However, there are potential risks where the availability of advanced research equipment (mainly with a mid-range price between 100 thousand to several million dollars) such as microscopes, material analysis equipment, and bioanalysis equipment in the partner country will become an obstacle to international joint research. JST compiled a survey report titled "Trends in the Development of Advanced Research Equipment and Shared Research Facilities in ASEAN Countries" to grasp the current situation of the development of research environments for advanced research equipment and shared research facilities in ASEAN countries and revealed various efforts to improve them.
This workshop will be held as an official side event as part of the activities commemorating the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, with the aim of contributing to the promotion of international joint research between Japan and ASEAN countries. The event will promote mutual understanding among government officials and researchers regarding the environment for using advanced research equipment in each country, based on the output of the report mentioned above and presentations from government officials. We will also share information on large-scale research facilities available for international joint research, such as synchrotron and high-performance computing. In addition, we will discuss challenges regarding the environment for the use of advanced research equipment and introduce the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) as one of the support tools for cooperation between Japan and ASEAN countries.
OBJECTIVES
(1) For officials in charge of research environment development in Japan and ASEAN countries, to understand the environment for the use of advanced research equipment and large-scale facilities in Japan and ASEAN countries and the initiatives to improve the environment by each country.
(2) For researchers aiming to conduct international joint research between Japan and ASEAN countries, to understand the current environment and opportunities for the use of advanced research equipment and large-scale facilities in the country where researchers hope to collaborate.
(3) To strengthen the relations between governmental organizations of Japan and ASEAN countries.
PROGRAM
| 12:00 JST/ 10:00 ICT |
Opening Remarks
- H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community, The ASEAN Secretariat - Mr. Takayuki Aso, Deputy Director-General, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT, Japan |
|---|---|
| 12:10 JST/ 10:10 ICT |
Keynote speeches (10min each)
- Dr. Zurina Moktar, Head of Science and Technology Division, The ASEAN Secretariat Presentation - Mr. Shuhei Hayashi, Deputy Director of Research Environment Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT, Japan Presentation |
| Presentation Session | |
| 12:30 JST/ 10:30 ICT |
(1) Introduction of the Report titled “Trends in the Development of Advanced Research Equipment and Shared Research Facilities in ASEAN Countries” (5 min) - Mr. Yoshihide Kobayashi, Chief, Asia and Pacific Research Center, JST |
| 12:35 JST/ 10:35 ICT |
(2) Introduction of case studies of initiatives in ASEAN countries (7 min x 5 countries) (i) Current situation of the research environment for the use of advanced research equipment (and large-scale facilities, if any) (ii) initiatives to improve the research environments - Dr. Tjahjo Pranoto, Director of Laboratory Management, Research Facilities, and Science and Technology Park, BRIN, Indonesia - Ms. Suriati Mokhlis, Senior Assistant Secretary, Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), Malaysia - Dr. Ruby Raterta, Chief Science Research Specialist, Human Resource and Institution Development Division, DOST-PCIEERD, the Philippines 1st Q&A time |
| 13:05 JST/ 11:05 ICT |
- Dr. Piyawut Srichaikul, National Electronics and Computer Center (NECTEC), Thailand - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Liem, Former Director of Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam (3) Introduction of Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) - Mr. Hisamichi Yamazaki, First Secretary, the Japanese Delegation to the ASEAN Secretariat (4 min) 2nd Q&A time |
| Panel Discussion (Discussion Session) | |
| 13:30 JST/ 11:30 ICT |
Moderator:
- Prof. Masami Furuuchii, Kanazawa University, Japan
Discussants:
- Dr. Toto Sudiro, Senior researcher in material science, BRIN, Indonesia - Dr. Fairuz Suzana Mohd Chachuli, Senior Research Officer, Bilateral and Technology Planning Unit, Planning & International Relations Division Malaysian Nuclear Agency, Malaysia - Dr. Araceli M. Monsada, Laboratory Manager, Advanced Device Materials and Testing Laboratory, Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), DOST, the Philippines - Dr. Serena Teo, Director of the St John’s Island Marine Laboratory. Singapore - Prof. Dr. Supagorn Rugmai, Assistant Director, Synchrotron Light Research Institute, Thailand - Mr. Nguyen Van Thuong, Official, Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam (1) Presentation from researchers (3 min x 6 countries)
(i)Current status and Challenges of the environment for the advanced research equipment through examples of Japan-ASEAN joint research projects (ii)Expected measures/support measures and challenges to be solved among Japan and ASEAN countries (2) Discussion and Wrap-up (20 min) |
| 14:20 JST/ 12:20 ICT |
Closing Remarks - Mr. Shin-ichi Kuroki, Deputy Director-General of the Asia and Pacific Research Center, JST |
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: February 10th, 2023. Extended to February 20th, 2023.
End of Registiration
ENQUIRY
Secretariat: Asia and Pacific Research Center (APRC) ,
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Science Plaza Bldg. 5-3, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 102-0076, Japan
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