
About WS
Natural disasters have significant impacts on our lives and economies. In order to minimize damage caused by disasters, it is important to implement effective measures based on various information such as observational data, research results, and local information. This workshop consists of 2 parts, one for the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP) (∗1) and the other for the J-RAPID Program (∗2), and will provide researchers with an excellent opportunity to promote exchange of their research activities, share information, and discuss potential international collaborative research. The findings from the J-RAPID program, most recently implemented in the Philippines following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda, will contribute to the rehabilitation of affected regions and also the improvement of measures for disaster risk reduction.
The e-ASIA Joint Research Program was officially inaugurated in 2012 with the objective to develop a vibrant and collaborative Science and Technology research community to promote innovation, resolve shared challenges in the East Asian region, and contribute to the region's economic development. 16 Member Organizations from 12 countries have participated in the program (as of March 2015). It is expected that the opportunity provided by this workshop will accelerate international joint research within the framework of the e-ASIA JRP and that eventual research outcomes will contribute to the implementation of effective disaster management and promotion of international cooperation to reduce disaster risk.
The J-RAPID Program of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is dedicated to support urgent collaborative research/investigation activities between Japanese and foreign researchers in response to natural or anthropogenic disasters and similar unanticipated events. This program has been launched 3 times so far, first in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, second in response to the Thai flooding disaster and this time in response to Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. JST immediately started communication with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of the Philippines after the typhoon hit, and as a result, 11 Philippine - Japan research/survey projects have been funded since April 2014.
- Date
- April 15th to 17th, 2015
- Venue
- Eastwood Richmonde Hotel (Quezon City, Philippines)
- Co-organized by
- Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
e-ASIA Joint Research Program Secretariat
e-ASIA Joint Research Program (JRP) | |
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Time | April 15th, 2015 |
9:00-9:30 | Registration |
9:30-9:35 | Opening Remarks
Engr. Raul C. Sabularse |
9:35-9:45 | Introduction of the e-Asia Joint Research Program:
Mr. Osamu KOBAYASHI |
9:45-10:45 | Presentations 1. Implementing a Satellite-based Monitoring and Assessment of Rehabilitation in Typhoon-effected Regions (SMARTER VISAYAS) Enrico C. Paringit, Program Leader, Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (TCAGP), University of the Philippines, Philippines 2. New Observation Systems for Disaster Monitoring with Ground Lightening Networks and Micro-satellite ConstellationYukihiro TAKAHASHI, Professor, Creative Research Institution (CRIS), Space Mission Center (SMC)/ Graduate School of Science, Department of Cosmosciences, Hokkaido University, Japan |
10:45-11:05 | PHOTO SESSION, COFFEE BREAK |
11:05-12:05 | Presentations 3. Implementation of wireless telecommunication system for emergency response on Mentawai Mega-thrust Disaster Relief Exercise 2014 Diyah Krisna Yuliana, Engineer, Center of Technology for Land Resources, Regional Development and Disaster Mitigation, Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Indonesia 4. Environment Management and Disaster Mitigation Research Activities at Vietnam National UniversityBui Quang Hung, Director, Center of Multidisciplinary Integrated Technologies for Field Monitoring (FIMO Center), University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University, Vietnam |
12:05-13:30 | LUNCH |
13:30-14:30 | Presentations 5. Multi-site Visualization System for Decision Support System Kenokvate Tungpimolrut, Deputy Executive Director, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Thailand 6. Recent Major Natural Hazards and Loss and DRR/DRM Capacity Building and Institutional StrengtheningSacksy Vilayhak, Senior Officer, Department of Disaster Management and Climate Change, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), Lao PDR |
14:30-14:45 | COFFEE BREAK |
14:45-15:45 | Presentations 7. DOST-Project NOAH's Initiatives in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay, Project Leader, National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines, Philippines 8. Potential Applications of small UAV to disaster risk assessment, monitoring and response: its needs and challengesHiroshi INOUE, Principle Senior Researcher, Disaster Risk Research Unit, Social System Research Department, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, Japan |
15:45-16:15 | General Discussion
Moderated by: |
16:15-16:45 | COFFEE BREAK |
16:45-17:05 | Synthesis and Way Forward Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Dr. Yoshimori HONKURA |
17:05-17:10 | Closing Remarks
Mr. Sotaro ITO |
18:00-20:00 | NETWORKING DINNER |
J-RAPID | |
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Time | April 16th, 2015 |
9:00-9:30 | Registration |
9:30-9:35 | Opening Remarks
Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara |
9:35-9:40 | Greetings from the Embassy of Japan:
Koji OTANI |
9:40-9:50 | Introduction of the J-RAPID Program
Dr. Hideo NAKAJIMA |
9:50-10:00 | PHOTO SESSION/COFFEE BREAK |
10:00- 10:20 | Presentations 1. Was the Typhoon Yolanda Strongest in the Observation History in the Philippines? Hisayuki KUBOTA, Scientist, Department of Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere-Land Processes Research, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. Satoshi ISHIKAWA, Associate Professor, Research Department, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Hiroshi TAKAGI, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology |
12:00-13:15 | LUNCH |
13:15-15:15 | Presentations 4. Emergent Field Survey on Present Status of Chemical Pollution by Typhoon Yolanda in Coastal Environment of the Central Philippines Haruhiko NAKATA, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University Kazuyoshi NISHIJIMA, Associate Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Mamoru TSUDA, Professor, School of Contemporary International Studies, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies |
15:15-15:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30-16:50 | Presentations 7. Developing a Prototype of Geospatial Data Sharing System for Disaster Management in the Philippines Takashi OGUCHI, Professor, Center for Spatial Information Science, the University of Tokyo Erick Mas, Assistant Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohuku University |
18:00-20:00 | NETWORKING DINNER |
J-RAPID | |
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Time | April 17th, 2015 |
9:00-9:15 | Registration |
9:15-11:15 | Presentations 9. Feasibility Study of Integrating Human Dimension and Human Security in a Disaster Management System: Integrating eBayanihan and SHEREPO Sakiko KANBARA, Associate Professor, Graduate school of Nursing, University of Kochi Jun KOBAYASHI, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus Jiro TAKEMURA, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology |
11:15-11:20 | Closing Remarks
Engr. Raul C. Sabularse |
11:20-13:00 | LUNCH |
Contact for Inquiries
e-ASIA JRP:
e-ASIA JRP Secretariat / Japan Science and Technology Agency
Eriko KISHIDA (Ms.), e-ASIA Special Program Coordinator
Email: ekishida(at)jstsg.org *Please replace (at) with @.
J-RAPID:
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Department of International Affairs
TEL: +81-3-5214-7375 FAX: +81-3-5214-7379
Email: rapid(at)jst.go.jp *Please replace (at) with @.