Kyushu University COI, Coevolutionary research for sustainable communities(C2RSC) held a symposium
Kyushu University COI held a symposium on Feb 1(Fri) at the Research Facility for Coevolutional Social Systems.
The theme was " Creation of sustainable communities by locally generated and consumed energy and vibrant local economy".
We sincerely thank all the visitors and related people of the event.
Opening Remarks
Prof. Chiharu Kubo, President of Kyushu University
Mr. Masaaki Nishijo, Director, MEXT
Ms. Yoshiko Shirokizawa, Executive Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Mr. Junichi Sato, Visionary Leader of Vision３, COI Program
Overview of Kyushu University COI
Mr. Shinya Ishihara, Project Leader, Kyushu University COI (C2RSC)
We introduced the progress of the research themes and social implementations in the symposium.
Also we invited Dr. Jill Engel-Cox ,Director, Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis, U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Golden, Colorado, USA, who made a presentation “Clean Energy Technologies for Economic Development at Global- and Community-Scales“, followed by fruitful discussion on the initiatives in the US and differences from Japan.
Overview of the Research Themes・Research Themes
Prof. Masato Wakayama, Research Leader, Kyushu Univ. COI (C2RSC)
Prof. Kazunari Sasaki, Energy Leader, Kyushu Univ. COI(C2RSC)
Prof. Ryuji Matsuhashi, Leader, The University of Tokyo COI Satellite
Associate Prof. Ryo Ariyoshi, Sub-leader, Yokohama National University COI Satellite
Associate Prof. Shigeru Takano, ICT Sub-leader, Kyushu Univ. COI (C2RSC)
Prof. Yasuhide Fukumoto, Math for Industry Leader, Kyushu Univ. COI (C2RSC)
Introduction of Social implementation
Dr. Yoshio Matsuzaki, Chief Researcher, Fundamental Technology Dept., Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Mr. Norito Shiraiwa, Director, Power Business Division, Miyama Smart Energy Co., Ltd.
Mr. Kota Fukushige, HEMSManager, Bus Transportation Headquarters, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
Mr. Kentaro Yoshikawa, Senior Engineer, Smart Society Development Department, Society5.0 Promotion and Urban Solution Development Division, Social Innovation Business Division, Hitachi, Ltd.
In addition a poster session was held.
Program（presentation materials）
Overview of Kyushu University COI
Shinya Ishihara
Project Leader, Center of Coevolutionary Research for Sustainable
Communities, Kyushu University
NTT West Corporation
Special Lecture
“Clean Energy Technologies for Economic Development at Global- and Community-Scales “
Dr. Jill Engel-Cox
(Director, Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Golden, Colorado, USA）
URL of presentation material：https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/73119.pdf
Overview of the Research Themes
"Coevolutionary research for sustainable communities in Kyushu University COI"
Masato Wakayama
Research Leader, Center of Coevolutionary Research for Sustainable
Communities, Kyushu University
Professor, Executive Vice President, Kyushu University
Research Themes
"COI research on fundamental energy technologies"
Kazunari Sasaki
Energy Leader, Center of Coevolutionary Research for Sustainable
Communities, Kyushu University
Professor, Senior Vice President, Kyushu University
"Toward the coexistence between decarbonization and stability of energy systems"
Ryuji Matsuhashi
Leader, The University of Tokyo COI Satellite
Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems,
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
"Collaborative and Shared Mobility for Sustainable City"
Ryo Ariyoshi
Sub-leader, Yokohama National University COI Satellite
Associate Professor, Institute of Urban Innovation, Yokohama
National University
"Data linkage platform for enhancing urban safety, security and liveliness"
Shigeru Takano
ICT Sub-leader, Center of Coevolutionary Research for Sustainable
Communities, Kyushu University
Associate Professor, Kyushu University
"Challenge by Industrial mathematics toward creating sustainable coevolution society"
Yasuhide Fukumoto
Math for Industry Leader, Center of Coevolutionary Research for
Sustainable Communities, Kyushu University
Professor, Division of Applied Mathematics, Institute of
Mathematics for Industry(IMI), Kyushu University
Introduction of Social implementation
"Highly-efficient SOFC-based energy technologies"
Yoshio Matsuzaki
Visiting professor, Kyushu University (NEXT-FC)
Chief Researcher, Fundamental Technology Dept., Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
"Verification of effects to suppress imbalances due to forecast errors in photovoltaic outputs after the feed-in-tariff -Utilizing remote control of electric appliances with HEMS-"
Norito Shiraiwa
Director, Power Business Division, Miyama Smart Energy Co., Ltd.
"Development of the support system for special bus service operation"
Kota Fukushige
Manager, Marketing Planning Department, Bus Transportation Headquarters,
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
"Hitachi Image Analysis Solution for sustainable urban development that everyone
can move safely and comfortably"
Kentaro Yoshikawa
Senior Engineer, Smart Society Development Department, Society5.0 Promotion and Urban Solution Development Division, Social Innovation Business Division,
Hitachi, Ltd.
