Contact

Overseas Fellowship Division,
International Program Department,
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 JAPAN

TEL+81-3-3263-1730,4098
FAXsdialogue@jsps.go.jp

Science Dialogue Program

FY2012

<October>

Date School Lecturer Area of
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 October 5 Shizuoka Prefectural Nirayama High School Dr. Michael J. TURNER
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Clinical Internal Medicine, NEW ZEALAND
Clinical Internal Medicine The Cardiovascular System and the Regulation of Blood Pressure PDF PDF photo
 October 10 Saitama Prefectural Kumagaya Girls' High School Dr. Mary J. TELEBANCO-YANORIA
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, PHILIPPINES
Agriculture A Journey to Rice Blast Research PDF PDF photo
 October 13 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo) Dr. Bart RYMEN
RIKEN, BELGIUM
Basic Biology How plant growth brought me from Belgium to Japan PDF PDF photo
 October 16 Ichikawa Gakuen Ichikawa Senior High School (Chiba) Dr. Georgios GIAVARAS
RIKEN, GREECE
Physics Graphene: properties and applications  PDF PDF photo
Dr. Julien VIEAUD
National Institute for Materials Science, FRANCE
Nano/Micro Science About me, science and nanotechnology PDF PDF photo
 October 17 Dr. Matthew J. LAKE
The University of Tokyo, UK
Physics From atoms to particles to strings PDF PDF photo
Dr. Chuan-Ming YEH
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, TAIWAN
Basic Biology Plant defense responses to environmental stresses PDF PDF photo
Dr. Mandy S. Y. LUNG
Kyoto University, AUSTRALIA
Cerebral Neuroscience My Life as a Neuroscientist PDF PDF photo
 October 18 Yamanashi Prefectural Hikawa High School Dr. Craig A. BARNETT
Rikkyo University, NEW ZEALAND
Biological Science How the study of life, the universe and everything, can help you PDF PDF -
 October 19 Ichikawa Gakuen Ichikawa Senior High School  (Chiba) Dr. Gergely P. FEJOS
RIKEN, HUNGARY
Physics Strong interaction in Nature PDF PDF -
Dr. Kai-Wan K. HUI
RIKEN, CANADA
Cerebral Neuroscience Deciphering the molecular causes of psychiatric diseases PDF PDF -
 October 20 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo) Dr. Simon A. W. VANDE WALLE
The University of Tokyo, BELGIUM
Law Competition Law: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? PDF PDF -
 October 24 Shizuoka Prefectural Iwata Minami High School Dr. Pierre DE MARCELLUS
Yokohama National University, FRANCE
Earth and Planetary Science An introduction to Astrobiology PDF PDF -
 October 27 Fukui Prefectural Koshi Senior High School Dr. Martin MARTIS
Osaka University, SLOVAKIA
Process Engineering A brief introduction to Slovakian, nano-sized catalysts and eco-materials PDF PDF photo
 October 27 Aichi Prefectural Jishukan Senior High School Dr. Jingui DUAN
Kyoto University, CHINA
Basic Chemistry Dream, Life and Chemistry PDF PDF -
Dr. Joni JUPESTA
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, INDONESIA
Environmental Science Science of Sustainability Transitions in Emerging Countries: Lesson from Indonesia PDF PDF -

<September>

Date School Lecturer Area of
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September 8 Fukui Prefectural Koshi Senior High School Dr. Gregory G. Y. GUIRIMAND
Osaka University, FRANCE
Agricultura Chemistry Fluorescent Proteins: Light Your Cells! PDF PDF photo
September 11 Yamanashi Prefectural Kofu Minami Senior High School Dr. Petronella H. VAN RIET
National Institute of Infectious Diseases, HOLLAND
Basic Medicine Improving influenza vaccines PDF PDF photo
September 12 Gifu Prefectural Ena High School Dr. Rustam T. OROZBAEV
Kyoto University, KYRGYZSTAN
Earth and Planetary Science Metamorphism of high- to ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic
rocks, Kyrgyz Tien-Shan Mountains
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September 13 Kanagawa Prefectural Kanagawa Sogo Sangyo High School Dr. Julien B. LEGRAND
Chuo University, FRANCE
Basic Biology Paleofloras and environments in Japan during the Mesozoic period PDF PDF photo
September 15 Mukogawa Women's University Junior & Senior High School (Hyogo) Dr. Renhua QIU
Osaka University, CHINA
Basic Chemistry Chemistry changes the world: a green and bright future PDF PDF -
September 15 Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro High school Dr. Thomas M. CONRAD
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, USA
Basic Biology For Science!  Opportunities and Explorations PDF PDF photo
Dr. Carsten GUETTLER
Kobe University, GERMANY
Earth and Planetary Science Playing with Sand: Analog Experiments in Planetary Science PDF PDF photo
September 15 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo) Dr. Mathew KALLUMADIL
Tokyo Institute of Technology, AUSTRIA
Applied Physics NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CANCER THERAPY PDF PDF photo
September 25 Seishin Girls' High School (Okayama) Dr. Lyndon A. JORDAN
Osaka City University, AUSTRALIA
Basic Biology Reproductive Foraging Theory PDF PDF photo
September 26 Saitama Prefectural Kumagaya Girls' High School Dr. Hyung S. YOON
NCNP, KOREA
Cerebral Neuroscience Reward; the driving force for behaviors PDF PDF photo
September 27 Hyogo Prefectural Ashiya International Secondary School Dr. Gael P. R. DUR
The University of Shiga Prefecture, FRANCE
Environmental Science The Amazing world of copepods PDF PDF -
September 28 Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Girls' High School Dr. Andreas FRISCH
The National Science Museum, GERMANY
Basic Biology Experiencing Lichen Taxonomy PDF PDF -
Dr. Alessio CARAVELLA
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, ITALY
Process Engineering Italy - Japan: A Journey through Science and Life PDF -
Dr. Sebastien R. G. POULLOT
Research Organization of Information and Systems, FRANCE
Informatics Researcher profession  PDF -
Dr. Par-Anders SODERSTROM
RIKEN, SWEDEN
Physics Nuclear physics of the universe - -
Dr. Duncan B. SUTHERLAND
RIKEN, AUSTRALIA
Basic Medicine The Healthy Intestine and its Friendly Bacteria PDF -
September 29 Saitama Prefectural Urawa Daiichi Girls' High School Dr. Phuong T. T. LE
Tokyo Metropolitan University, AUSTRALIA
Basic Biology Investigating mitochondrial DNA replication and transcription in body louse  PDF PDF photo
September 29 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo) Dr. Daniel D. FRIEDRICH
The University of Tokyo, GERMANY
Physics Gravitational Waves: Listening to the Universe PDF PDF photo
September 29 Saga Prefectural Chienkan Senior High School Dr. Vincent J. A. LEBLAN
Kyoto University, FRANCE
Area Studies Research on human abnd chimpanzee coexistence in Guinea, West Africa  PDF PDF -
Dr. Edoardo GERLINI
The University of Tokyo, ITALY
Literature Human Science and Comparative Literature PDF PDF -

<August>

Date School Lecturer Area of
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August 2 Aichi Prefectural Jishukan Senior High School Dr. Shin Il KIM
Kyoto University, KOREA 
Biological Science ES/iPS cell and Regenerative Medicine PDF PDF
Dr. Phillip R. LITCHFIELD
Kyoto University, UK
Physics Research with neutrinos/Life in the United Kingdom PDF PDF
August 24 Shizuoka Prefectural Hamamatsu Minami High School Dr. Peter SUROVY
Research Organization of Information and Systems, SLOVAKIA
Forestry Applied Informatics and 3D measurements in Forest Management PDF PDF
August 28 Yamanashi Prefectural Yoshida Senior High School  Dr. Gunawan S. PRIHANDANA
Keio University, INDONESIA
Mechanical Engineering MEMS technology in fabrication of Micro-filter for wearable artificial  kidney and Micro-needle for brain-machine interface PDF PDF photo

<July>
Date School Lecturer Area of
Research
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July 2 Ishikawa Prefectural Nanao High School Dr. Chung V. HOANG
National Institute for Materials Science, VIET NAM 
Nano/Micro Science Optical Antennas in Light of Nanotechnology PDF PDF -
July 9 Yamanashi Prefectural Tsuru High School Dr. Thanigaimalai PILLAIYAR
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, INDIA
Pharmacy Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry PDF PDF photo
July 9 Kumamoto Prefectural Daini High School Dr. Roman G. PAVELKO
Kyushu University, RUSSIA
Applied Chemistry Gas sensors - a "melting" point for chemistry, physics and biology PDF PDF photo
July 10 Yamaguchi Prefectural Shimonoseki Secondary School Dr. MARZUKI
Kyoto University, INDONESIA
Earth and Planetary Science Why Is the Atmosphere over Indonesian Maritime Continent Special? PDF PDF photo
July 10 Toyama Prefectural Toyama High School Dr. Junji JIA
Nagoya University, CHINA
Physics The physical world as we know it  PDF PDF -
July 11 Shizuoka Prefectural Iwata Minami High School Dr. Romain T. FONTUGNE
The University of Tokyo, FRANCE
Informatics Spot the odd one out  PDF PDF -
July 12 Fukui Prefectural Takefu High School Dr. Lyndon A. JORDAN
Osaka City University, AUSTRALIA
Basic Biology Social environment and the evolution of male reproductive strategy PDF PDF photo
July 12 Ibaraki Prefectural Takezono High School Dr. Stefania PAGLIARI
National Institute for Materials Science, ITALY
Biological Science Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering: the tools of Regenerative Medicine PDF PDF photo
July 18 Shiga Prefectural Hikone Higashi High School Dr. Tracy C. BECKER
Kyoto University, USA
Architecture and Building Engineering Seismic Isolation for Buildings PDF PDF photo
July 19 Akashi National College of Technology (Hyogo) Dr. Jeremie J. BRIEUSSEL
Kyoto University, FRANCE
Mathematics Construction of expanding graphs    PDF PDF photo
July 23 Ritsumeikan High School (Kyoto) Dr. Erik O. DARPO
Nagoya University, SWEDEN
Mathematics How can you do research in Mathematics? PDF PDF photo
July 24 Nagano Prefecture Suwa Seiryo High School Dr. John RUSSO
The University of Tokyo, ITALY
Physics Computer Simulations of Soft Matter Systems PDF PDF photo
July 25 Gifu Prefectural Gizan Senior High School Dr. Vasily N. TSAREV
Nagoya University, RUSSIA 
Applied Chemistry Some facts about Russia and chemistry, my research efforts therein and abroad, and introduction into my investigations in Japan PDF PDF photo
July 28 Yamanashi Prefectural Kofu Higashi High School Dr. Benoit THIBODEAU
The University of Tokyo, CANADA
Environmental Science The Mystery of Coral Reefs PDF PDF photo

<June>
Date School Lecturer Area of
Research
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June 11 Ishikawa Prefectural Nanao High School Dr. Chunlei WANG
Tohoku University, CHINA
Agriculture Pollen Tube Growth
PDF
PDF
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Dr. Andrew D. BROOKE-TAYLOR
Kobe University, UK
Mathematics My life as a mathematician
PDF
PDF
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June 14 Shimane Prefectural Hamada High School  Dr. Veronica S. CHEDEA
Shimane University, ROMANIA
Agricultural Sciences From Romania to Japan: Oxidation and antioxidants
PDF
PDF
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June 16 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo) Dr. Madhavi INDRAGANTI
The University of Tokyo, INDIA
Architecture and Building Engineering Thermal Comfort Field Study Research in Indian offices
PDF
PDF
photo
June 18 Yamanashi Prefectural Tsuru High School Dr. Christopher J. HIPOLITO
The University of Tokyo, CANADA
Applied Chemistry Using "in vitro" selection for cyclic peptide inhibitors of multidrug transporters
PDF
PDF
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June 20 Toyama Prefectural Toyama High School Dr. Giorgio F. COLOMBO
Ritsumeikan University, ITALY
Law Researching Law, ADR and Litigation in a Comparative Context
PDF
PDF
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June 22 Niigata Municipal Bandai Senior High School Dr. Md.asad-Ud DOULLAH
Niigata University, BANGLADESH
Agriculture 1. Introduction to Bangladesh and Bangladeshi culture  
2. Genetic analysis of resistance in Brassica crops
PDF
PDF
photo
June 25 Ikeda High School (Kagoshima) Dr. Alejandro Angel REYES-BERMUDEZ
University of the Ryukyus, AUSTRALIA
Biological Science Cellular Mechanisms regulating tissue homeostasis in scleractininan Corals
PDF
PDF
photo
June 25 Nagano Prefecture Suwa Seiryo High School Dr. Simon J. WOOD
The University of Tokyo, SWITZERLAND
Mathematics Symmetry and Physics
PDF
PDF
photo
June 26 Gifu Prefectural Gizan Senior High School Dr. Lou A. ANTOLIHAO
Kyoto University, PHILIPPINES
Cultural Athropology SCIENCE AS SIGHT-SEEING: Tourism and the Fascinating Field of Sociology
PDF
PDF
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June 26 Fukui Prefectural Wakasa High School Dr. Nicolas K. X. JOANNIN
Kyoto University, FRANCE
Genome Science Malaria and me
PDF
PDF
photo
June 30 Junior High and Senior High School at Komaba (Tokyo)  Dr. Simon A. W. VANDE WALLE
The University of Tokyo, BELGIUM
Law Competition Law: What Is It?, Why Does It Exist?, and Who Enforces It? 
PDF
PDF
photo

<May>
Date School Lecturer Area of
Research
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May 2 Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School/Namiki High School Dr. Akos KOPPER
Kanagawa University, HUNGARY
Politics PROBLEMS OF ENQUIRE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES -TALK
ABOUTBORDERS, MOBILITY, CITIZENS
PDF
PDF
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Dr. Wisoot CHAN-IT
Saitama Medical University, THAILAND
Basic Medicine Gene Therapy 
PDF
PDF
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Dr. Lorenzo JAMONE
Waseda University, ITALY
Mechanical Engineering From the beauty of science to bio-inspired robotics
PDF
PDF
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Dr. Tao WU
The University of Tokyo, CHINA
Agricultural Chemistry Culture and Traditions of China/ Vegetable Breeding
PDF
PDF
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May 24 Fukui Prefectural Fujishima Senior High School Dr. Johan M. UNGA
Kyoto University, SWEDEN
Pharmacy Liposomes - from basic chemistry to application as drug delivery systems
PDF
PDF
photo