TUS Suwa Innovation Symposium
Tokyo University of Science Innovation Symposium 2006 in Suwa
Held in conjunction with the Suwa Area Industrial Messe 2006
Dates: October 19th (Thu.) - 21st (Sat.), 2006
Place: Lake Suwa Event Hall / RAKO Hananoi-Hotel
Outline of the Symposium
Today, utilizing the intellectual property of universities is expected to help stimulate regional industry while encouraging the creation of new businesses and industries. Therefore, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Tokyo University of Science this year, we held the "Tokyo University of Science 125th Anniversary Commemorative TUS Suwa Innovation Symposium (Tokyo University of Science Innovation Symposium 2006 in Suwa)" in conjunction with the Suwa Area Industrial Messe 2006.
Together with the local TUS Suwa, Tokyo University of Science and Yamaguchi TUS collaborated in exhibiting and presenting the technology seeds in their possession, while special lectures and others were also planned.
| Details of Displays * Venue: Lake Suwa Event Hall |
1. Matsue Research Laboratory, Faculty of Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Suwa
"Wireless communication technology for materializing ubiquitous services"
2. Ichikawa and Hoshino Research Laboratories, Faculty of Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Suwa
"Future technology for leading-edge robotics"
3. Shinohara Research Laboratory, Combined Studies Center, Tokyo University of Science, Suwa
"Exploring brain science (What is your brain age?)"
4. Joint presentation by Tokyo University of Science, Suwa, and 6 local companies
"Micro hydroelectric power generating device"
5. Noguchi Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
"Elements of applied tribology machines"
6. Hayase Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
"Micro-processed MEMS - Development to chemical elements (cell alignment device, ultra-compact fuel cell)"
7. Inagaki Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
"Eel-like underwater propulsion robot with potential application to water surveillance, water quality inspection, etc."
8. Kawaguchi Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
"Energy conservation in office building air-conditioning systems based on the Toms effect"
9. Yoshimoto Research Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
"Fluid lubrication bearing technology supporting hypertechnology: From hyperspeed to hyperprecision"
10. Ogawa Research Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
"Two-dimensional flow generating device and flow distribution device"
11. MOT-MIP, Specialist Graduate School, Tokyo University of Science
"The future of technology business and intellectual property business"
12. Research and Technology Series of Tokyo University of Science, Yamaguchi
"Liquid Crystal Institute / Advanced Materials Laboratory"
| Special Lecture * Venue: RAKO Hananoi-Hotel |
Address by the President
Address by the Vice-Chairperson
Address by a visiting guest
Lecture (17:30-19:00)
Lecturer: Professor Hiroyuki Itami, Hitotsubashi University
Topic: "The future of Japan's small and medium manufacturing enterprises"
Profile of Professor Hiroyuki Itami
1969: Obtained a Master's Degree from the Graduate School of Commerce & Management, Hitotsubashi University. 1972: Obtained a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon University. 1973: Full-time lecturer in the Faculty of Commerce & Management, Hitotsubashi University. 1977: Associate Professor in the same. 1985: Professor. Also served as Visiting Associate Professor at Stanford University during this time. 1994: Served as Dean of the Faculty of Commerce & Management at Hitotsubashi University for 2 years. 2000: Professor in the Graduate School of Commerce & Management, Hitotsubashi University, to date. Numerous appointments including Membership of Councils for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others. Publications include "Keizaigaku Nyumon (An Introduction to Economics)" (jointly authored, Nihon Keizai Shimbunsha) and "Kigyo Senryaku Hakusho (White Paper on Corporate Strategy)" (jointly authored, Toyo Keizai Shimposha).
| Reception hosted by Suwa Area Industrial Messe 2006 * Venue: RAKO Hananoi-Hotel |
Address by the Chairperson of the Board of Governors
Address by the President
| Seminar * Venue: RAKO Hananoi-Hotel |
1. Professor Nobuo Furutachi, Faculty of Management Information, Tokyo University of Science, Suwa
"Innovation and the management of core SMEPs in the Suwa region"
2. Tomoaki Saito, Professor for MOT, Specialist Graduate School, Tokyo University of Science
"Technology business: Approaches from entrepreneurs"
3. Masanori Sakamoto, Senior Professor for MOT, Specialist Graduate School, Tokyo University of Science
"Technology business: Approaches from research and development"
4. Three-way discussion: "The future of technology business" (Prof. Sakamoto (Moderator), Prof. Furutachi, Prof. Saito)
Inquiries
Ridai Scitec, Tokyo University of Science (Suwa Center)
Administration Section, TUS Suwa, 5000-1, Toyohira, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture 391-0292
Tel: 0266-73-1201 Fax: 0266-73-1230