SCHEDULE

Rising Stars Workshop

 

Schedule and times are subject to change. More details to be added soon.

 

Day One (Monday, November 20, 2023)

Time Event
16:00 Dean Interview (by invitation only)
18:00 Reception opens
Venue: Banquet Room “Cynthia”, B1 floor, Tokyo Dome Hotel
18:30 Welcome Mixer

 

Day Two (Tuesday, November 21, 2023)
Time Event Location(s)
8:30 Workshop Onsite Registration
Venue:  2nd Floor, Engineering Bldg. 11, UTokyo Hongo campus  
9:30 Opening
Venue: Haseko-Kuma Hall, Engineering Bldg. 11

Opening Remarks:

Prof. Yasuhiro Kato
Dean & Professor, School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo

Plenary Lecture:

Prof. Kyoko Nozaki
Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology
The University of Tokyo

Mistress of Ceremonies:

Prof. Gentiane Venture
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Tokyo
10:30 Group picture
11:00 Keynote 1: Research Leadership for Impact

Keynote Speakers/Panelists:

Prof. Yidong Huang
Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering
Tsinghua University

Prof. Silvija Gradecak-Garaj
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering; Director, Office of the Deputy President (Research and Technology)
National University of Singapore

Prof. Kanako Harada
Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Tokyo

Panelists:

Prof. Amy Kyungwon Han
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University

Prof. Shin Sunmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
National University of Singapore

Moderator:

Prof. Cordelia Selomulya
Associate Dean Research, School of Chemical Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney
13:00 Lunch break
Venue: Rooms 33A & 33B, Engineering Bldg. 2, UTokyo Hongo campus
14:30 Elevator pitch
Venue: Haseko-Kuma Hall, Engineering Bldg. 11

Moderator:

Prof. Kaori Fujita
Professor for Department of Architecture, School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo
16:15 Poster session
16:15 Dean interview (by invitation only)
18:00 Dinner
Venue: Kadoya Restaurant, Sanjo Conference Hall, UTokyo Hongo campus

 

Day Three (Wednesday, November 22, 2023)

Time Event Location(s)
8:30 Venue opens
Venue: Haseko-Kuma Hall, Engineering Bldg. 11  
9:00 Keynote 2: Engaging in Teaching and Learning

Keynote Speakers/Panelist:

Prof. Rhea Patricia LIEM
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Sungjoo Lee
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering
Seoul National University

Prof. Rita Henderson
Deputy Dean Societal Impact & Translation, School of Chemical Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney

Prof. Pi-Ho (Vita) Hu
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
National Taiwan University

Panelist:

Prof. Joo Young Park
Associate Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Seoul National University

Moderator:

Prof. Shin Sunmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
National University of Singapore
11:00 Poster session
11:00 Dean interview (by invitation only)
13:00 Lunch break
Venue: Rooms 33A & 33B, Engineering Bldg. 2, UTokyo Hongo campus
14:30 Mentoring session
Venue: Engineering Bldg. 5, UTokyo Hongo campus

Prof. Sisi JIAN
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Amy Kyungwon Han
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University

Prof. Yidong Huang
Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering
Tsinghua University

Dr. Shiva Abdoli
Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney

Prof. Pei-Te Chiueh
Vice-Dean, College of Engineering, Institute of Environmental Engineering
National Taiwan University

Prof. Shin Sunmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
National University of Singapore

Prof. Etsuko Kobayashi
Professor for Department of Precision Engineering
The University of Tokyo

Moderators:

Prof. Kyoko Ishizaka
Professor for Department of Applied Physics and Quantum-Phase Electronics Center
The University of Tokyo

Prof. Kaori Fujita
Professor for Department of Architecture, School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo
15:30 Campus tour
17:30 Closing
18:00 End of workshop