Natural Disasters: Impact and Management

17th Japanese-German Symposium

jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.

Date: May 11–12, 2012
Venue: University of Münster, Dept. of Chemistry, Münster, Germany


Event report in NvC 02/2012 (in German)


Program

Friday 11 May, 2012

12:00   Registration

13:00   Welcome remarks
Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.)
Akihiko Satomi (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo)
Noriyoshi Masuko (Embassy of Japan, Berlin)
Dr. Judith Schildt (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)


Session “Comprehensive Topic Introduction”

Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn, Daimler AG

13:30   Andreas Küppers, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Tohoku 3/11 – The call for Science from the Earth’s Interior
Abstract Küppers (78 KB)


Session “Natural Disasters and Law”

Convener: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus, Meiji University

14:20   Prof. em. Dr. Michael Kloepfer, Humboldt University Berlin
Basic Legal Problems of Disaster Protection
Abstract Kloepfer (45 KB)

15:00   Prof. Narufumi Kadomatsu, Kyushu University
Legal Frameworks for Disaster Management in Japan
Abstract Kadomatsu (65 KB)
Vortrag Kadomatsu (707 KB)
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15:40   Coffee Break

“Panel Discussion”
Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn, Daimler AG

16:15   Panel Discussion regarding the future of German-Japanese scientific cooperation
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Erker (Münster University), Prof. Dr. Roza-Maria Kamp (University of Applied Sciences Berlin), Prof. Dr. Jun Okuda (RWTH Aachen), Dr. Michiru Sugawa (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin)
Abstract Panel Discussion (115 KB)

17:45   Leaving for Freilichtmuseum
18:30   Visit of Freilichtmuseum
19:30   Banquet reception (at Freilichtmuseum)

Saturday 12 May, 2012

08:30   Registration

Session “Stress Management after Natural Disasters”
Convener: Dr. Katja Kölkebeck, Münster University

09:00   Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnyder, University Hospital Zurich, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Posttraumatic stress disorder and resilience in the aftermath of disaster
Abstract Schnyder (55 KB)
Vortrag Schnyder (1,5 MB)
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09:40   Prof. Dr. Yoshiharu Kim, National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Adult Mental Health
Psychological aftermath of the 311 East Japan Great Earthquake and Tsunami
Abstract Kim (91 KB)
Vortrag Kim (4 MB)
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10:20   Coffee Break

Session “Urban planning and Natural Disasters”
Convener: Prof. Dr. Katja Schmidtpott

10:50   Prof. Dr. Uta Hohn, Bochum University
Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
Abstract Hohn/Omura (76 KB)
Vortrag Hohn (5,7 MB)
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11.20   Prof. Dr. Kenjiro Omura, University of Tsukuba
Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
Vortrag Omura, Teil 1 ( 5 MB)
Vortrag Omura, Teil 2 (4,3 MB)
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12:10   Closing Remarks
Final Announcements   

12:30   Lunch

14:00-15:30   General assembly of JSPS-Club
14:00-15:30   Tour (Museum für Lackkunst)
16:00-17:30   Tour (Museum für Lackkunst) for participants who attend the general assembly of JSPS-Club

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