Interdisciplinary Exchange Workshop for Future of All Asian Countries
October 8 – 11, 2025 | GINGA HALL, Iwate University, Japan
About the workshop
The aim of this workshop is to cultivate researchers who understand and appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary research across global institutes and universities. This workshop focuses on inviting outstanding young world-class professors from “all Asian countries” to exchange their research interests, establish new international collaborations in various research fields, and make excellent friendships and new connections through presentations made by participants and close group discussions.
Important Dates
- First Announcement: February 18, 2025
- Early Registration Deadline: June 27, 2025
- Abstract Submission: September 1, 2025
- Workshop: October 8–11, 2025
Submission
Please download the designated template and submit your abstract by email to Prof. Takahashi (ktaka@iwate-u.ac.jp).
Registration
This workshop brings together young researchers under 45 from diverse fields in Japan and abroad to share insights and foster close interactions.
Our goal is to build networks that go beyond traditional research boundaries and to promote interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
As a forum exclusively for young researchers, it will provide a relaxed and enjoyable environment for exchanging ideas and developing new initiatives.
We look forward to your participation.
If you wish to join, please contact to Prof. Takahashi (ktaka@iwate-u.ac.jp).
Registration Fee for All Members: 15,000 JPY
Schedule & Program
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Plenary Speakers
Dr. Ryosuke Makino
Iwate University, Japan
-Animal Nutrition Science-
“Poultry research from cells to farm”
Dr. Carlito Baltazar Tabelin
Mindanao State University, Philippines
-Field Engineering-
“The Bio+Mine framework: A community-centered, nature-based and technology-driven strategy for the sustainable management of abandoned and operating mines”
Dr. Pankaji Attri
Kyusyu University, Japan
-Plasma Science and Engineering-
“Nonthermal Plasma Assisted Approaches in Healthcare, AgroBiotechnology, and Green Gas Conversion”
Dr. Kitinan Pongsangangan
Mahidol University, Thailand
-Condensed Matter Physics-
“Electron hydrodynamics: thermoelectric transport of interacting electrons”
Dr. Tae Won Nam
Pusan National University, Korea
-Nano Material Science-
“Solution process compatible highly ordered three dimensional nanostructures for sensor applications”
Dr. Keng-hui Lin
Central Polie University, Taiwan
-Security and Crime Science-
“Beyond the West: Evidence-Based Policing and the Challenge of Context in East Asia”
Dr. Alberto Baldelli
University of Queensland, Australia
-Particle Engineering-
“From Droplets to Functionality: Harnessing Particle Engineering for Smarter Spray-Dried Foods and Pharmaceuticals”
Joint Session with Ginga Lecture
Dr. Qiwei Wang
Jinan University, China
-Material Surface Engineering-
“Novel Surface Engineering Technology for Remanufacturing and Repair of High-end Equipment”
Female Research Session for the Future of Plasma Science
Dr. Sukma Wahyu Fitriani
Kyusyu University, Japan
-Plasma Science-
“When Plasma Technology Meets Artificial Intelligence: Next-Generation Thin Film Fabrication”
Dr. Patrycja Roszkowska
Tokyo University, Japan
-Plasma Science-
“Exploring Feed Gas Influence in Plasma-Liquid Reactions:
Imine Macrocycle Formation in Chloroform”
Dr. Deng Siqi
Tohoku University, Japan
-Plasma Science-
“Exploring plasma-driven sulfonation mechanisms in sulfuric acid solution: radical generation pathways”
Venue & Access
LOCATION: GINGA HALL 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate 020-0066, Japan
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Committees & Contact
Organizing Committee Chair
・Prof. Katsuyuki Takahashi (Iwate University, Japan)
Organizing Committee Vice Chair
・Prof. Kazutoshi Haga (Akita University, Japan)
・Prof. Takuya Mabuchi (Tohoku University, Japan)
・Prof. Koichi Oyanagi (Iwate University, Japan)
Program Committee Members
・Prof. Hideaki Fujiwara (Tohoku University, Japan)
・Prof. Yuki Takahashi (Fukushima University, Japan)
・Prof. Sho Kobayashi (Yamagata University, Japan)
・Prof. Naoki Fujita (Hirosaki University, Japan)
Local Arrangement & Excursion Committee
・Prof. Kentaro Murata (Iwate University, Japan)
・Prof. Madoka Seki (Iwate University, Japan)
・Prof. Xiangdan Piao (Iwate University, Japan)
・Prof. Daiki Kuzuhara (Iwate University, Japan)
・Prof. Takami Abe (Iwate University, Japan)
Steering Committee Members
・Hirofumi Sato (Iwate University, Japan)
・Koei Kowata (Iwate University, Japan)
Excursion Planning & Operation Support
・Morioka Tourism and Convention Association Foundation
Contact
Prof. Katsuyuki Takahashi, Iwate University
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