How We Can Learn from Nature
27th Japanese-German Symposium
jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.
Date: May 24-25, 2024
Venue:Haus der Wissenschaft, Pockelsstr. 11 (2F), 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
Report in Neues vom Club 02/2024
Program (146 KB)Friday, May 24, 2024 | |
| 11:00 | Experience reports on research stays in Japan with opportunity for networking (without registration) |
| 12:00 | Registration in the foyer |
| 13:00 | Welcome Remarks • Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Chairman, German JSPS Alumni Association) • Consul General Shinsuke Toda (Consulate General of Japan) • Prof. Dr. Peter Hecker (Vice President for Research, TU Braunschweig) • Dr. Tobias Braunsberger (President, DJG Braunschweig) |
| 13:45 | The Eulenburg Mission in 1861 as a prelude to friendly and scientific relations between Germany and Japan Siegwart Graf zu Eulenburg und Hertefeld Abstract Graf zu Eulenburg und Hertefeld (83 KB) |
Part 1: Learning from Animals and Plants: Biomimetics in Engineering Convener: Dr. Matthias Hofmann (JSPS Club Board Member) | |
| 14:30 | Biomimetic Studies on Flying and Swimming Animals Prof. Dr. Hiroto Tanaka (Tokyo Institute of Technology) Abstract Tanaka (60 KB) |
| 15:00 | Reduction of Frictional Drag at Liquid-solid Interfaces Inspired by the Water Fern Salvinia Molesta Prof. Dr. Albert Baars (Hochschule Bremen) Abstract Baars (37 KB) |
| 15:30 | Q&A session |
| 15:45 | Group picture in front of the building & Coffee break in the foyer |
Part 2: Learning from Earth Convener: Dr. Niklas Kolbe (RWTH Aachen) | |
| 16:30 | Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Humanity and Nature Prof. Dr. Makoto Taniguchi (Research Institute for Humanity and Nature) Abstract Taniguchi (62 KB) |
| 17:00 | Marine Biological Forecast - Untapping the Potential of Species-Environment Relationships Dr. Anna Katharina Miesner (Hamburg University) Abstract Miesner (86 KB) |
| 17:30 | Q&A session |
| 17:45 | Introduction of JSPS Programs Jun Yano (JSPS Bonn Office) |
| Transport: Public transport or walk to restaurant | |
| 19:00 | Dinner at restaurant “Lord Helmchen” (only for JSPS alumni and invited guests) JSPS Alumni Club Award Ceremony 2024 |
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| Part 3: Learning from the Human Body: Biosignals and Biomechanics Convener: Christiane Luthardt (TU Braunschweig) | |
| 09:00 | A Map in the Brain: Neural Representation and Individual Differences Prof. Dr. Natsue Yoshimura (Tokyo Institute of Technology) Abstract Yoshimura (40 KB) |
| 09:30 | Multiscale/Multifield Experiments and Modelling in Biomechanics – From the Single Cells to the Whole Organs Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Böl (TU Braunschweig) Abstract Böl (145 KB) |
| 10:00 | Q&A session |
| 10:15 | Coffee break in the foyer |
Part 4: Learning from Society Convener: Prof. Dr. Katja Kölkebeck (JSPS Club Board Member) | |
| 11:00 | How and Why are Human Infants so Good at Learning their Native Language(s)? Prof. Dr. Sho Tsuji (The University of Tokyo) Abstract Tsuji (65 KB) |
| 11:30 | Energy Landscapes of the Future Prof. Dr. Nicole Karafyllis (TU Braunschweig) Abstract Karafyllis (110 KB) |
| 12:00 | Q&A session |
| 12:15 | Closing Remarks Prof. Dr. Masahiko Hayashi (JSPS Bonn Office) |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
For participants of General assembly of JSPS Club: | |
| 14:00 | General assembly of JSPS Club, in the Aula |
| Transport: Public transport | |
| 16:45 | Guided tour (in German) |
For others: | |
| Transport: Public transport | |
| 14:30 | Guided tour (in English) |
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