WMRIF News&Events

Organizing committee for Workshop on the materials Simulation (WG 7)

Organizing committee for Workshop on the materials Simulation (WG 7)

Organizing committee for Workshop on the materials Simulation (WG 7) (scheduled in Dec 2008, at BAM Berlin; details to be announced)

The 3rd WMRIF in Washington DC

The 3rd WMRIF in Washington DC

3rd WMRIF in Washington DC focusing on the future of materials problems of the energy and environment
(scheduled in the week of June 20th 2009; details to be announced)

German Innovation Award

Gottfried Wagener Prize 2008

About this Award

Inspired by the life of scientist Gottfried Wagener, this award has been initiated by twelve technology- focused German companies and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan to encourage and support young researchers in Japan.
The Gottfried Wagener Prize will be granted for the first time in 2008 under the patronage of the German Federal Minister of Education and Research, supported by DAAD and Fraunhofer- Gesellschaft. By creating new opportunities of dialogue between Japanese and German individuals and organizations, we would like to deepen existing relations between both countries and help to create new seminal partnerships for future developments.

Prize

��1st Prize: 1 x 4.000.000 Yen

��2nd Prize: 1 x 2.000.000 Yen

��3rd Prize: 3 x 1.000.000 Yen

In addition to the prize money, the Awardees will be granted a scholarship by the German Academic Exchange Service - DAAD - for a short-term stay at a German research institution or university of their choice.

Requirements

The Gottfried Wagener Prize will be granted for path breaking research driven by the power of imagination and innovation, which contribute to shape tomorrow’s society.

To apply for the prize, the submitted research description should propose technology solutions in the areas of

��Environment & Energy
��Healthcare
��Safety & Security

The presented work should be applicable primarily in one of the following industries:
Automotive, Biotechnology & Pharma, Chemistry, Electronics, Energy Supply, Information Communication Technologies, Medical Technologies, Production Technologies

The submission may be the result of a work completed within the past two years or ongoing research.

Jury

After pre-selection by technical experts of the awarding companies, a Jury composed of a standing committee and expert members will evaluate and select the Awardees.

Standing Committee:

Chairman
Prof. Dr. Masuo Aizawa
Executive Member of the Council for Science and Technology Policy, Former President of Tokyo Institute of Technology

Members, in alphabetical order

Prof. Dr. Hans-Jörg Bullinger
President of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Prof. Dr. Teruo Kishi
President of National Institute for Materials
Science

Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Komiyama
President of The University of Tokyo

Prof. Dr. Kazuo Oike
President of Kyoto University

The Expert Committee Members of the German Innovation Award 2008 program will be made known at the time of the announcement of the Awardees for the prize.

Application

For application guidelines and documents,
please refer to the website of the German Innovation Award:
www.german-innovation-award.jp
Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2008
Language: English

Flyer

English:PDF

Japanese:PDF

Workshop for Young Scientists(July/22-25/08)

Workshop for Young Scientists (1st International Workshop)

1. Date: July 22 - 25, 2008
2. Location: National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
3. Program and other details: PDF

One major goal of the WMRIF is to attract and promote you. Scientists in the field of materials science and engineering (MSE).
You are thus invited to participate the 1st International Workshop for Young Scientists. It was thus decided to organize joint workshops for young scientists within the member institutes with the intention to build a platform to get known to each other, to build co-operations and to exchange knowledge.

This workshop of the World Materials Research Institute Forum (WMRIF) will focus on the designated 3 materials science and engineering topics:
– Materials for sustainable energy and environment applications
– Materials to increase the safety and reliability of components
– Materials modelling

During the workshop the best paper will be selected and will be awarded on the afternoon of the third day. The award includes a free visit for up to two weeks of up to three WMRIF member institutes contributing to the award.

Papers
Contributions to the three workshop subjects, Materials for sustainable energy technology, Materials for reliable and safe components, Materials simulation should be recommended by the WMRIF member institutes. However, it is also possible to submit abstracts on own initiative. Leading authors should be postdoctoral researchers with considerably well research record. Keynote speakers will be invited.

Submission of Abstracts:
Up to 300 word abstracts, including author name, address and phone, should be submitted via e-mail by May 1st, 2008 to the Vice President of WMRIF:
Dr. Thomas Bollinghaus (BAM)
or to the central secretariat of WMRIF:
Dr. Masaki Kitagawa (NIMS)
Dr. Jurgen Lexow (BAM)

Acceptance of Abstracts:
Authors of technical papers will be notified about acceptance until May 15, 2008. Final papers (up to 10 pages) should be ready and electronically available until June 30, 2008.

Workshop Committee:
Members of Working Group 3 Attracting the Young Scientists
   Dr. Thomas Bollinghaus, BAM
   Dr. Masaki Kitagawa, NIMS
   Mr. Kazuo Nakamura, NIMS
   Dr. Alex King, AMES Laboratory
   Ms. Zhe Zhao, CAS Institute of Metal Research
   Mr. Jose Ramirez, EWI
   Prof. Dr. Louis Schlapbach, EMPA
   Dr. Khiang Wee Lim, IMRE
   Mr. Chang Geun Lee, KIST
   Mr. Jean-Luc Laurent, LNE
   Dr. Cesar O. Pruneda, LLNL
   Prof. Dr. Werasak Udomkichdecha, MTEC
   Prof. Dr. Istvan Barsony, MFA
   Prof. Dr. Matti Kokkala, VTT

The 2nd World Materials Research Institute Forum, Germany

The 2nd World Materials Research Institute Forum

1. Date: June, 13 to 15, 2007
2. Location: Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin, Germany
3. Organizers:
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
4. Programme: PDF

In respond to the 1st forum meeting in 2005 in Tsukuba, Japan, a number of approaches for international cooperation in materials research have been discussed by the heads of materials research institutes from all over the world.
The participants highly appreciated the character of the forum and agreed to perform such events biannually and reconvene at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin, Germany.

Dr. Masaki Kitagawa
Vice-President
National Institute for Materials Science
May 10, 2007

The 1st World Materials Research Institute Forum, Japan

The 1st World Materials Research Institute Forum

1. Date: Session 1: June 6 - 7, 2005
Session 2: July 27, 2005
2. Location: National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
3. Organizers:
4. Topics:

(1) National policy on materials research and the mission
(2) Noteworthy features of the institute’s operations
(3) Principles of resources allocation and sources of funds
(4) Means for fostering young scientists and securing qualified scientists
(5) Future directions of institutional management and materials research
(6) Funding of a feasibility study on Materials Research Institute Network

5. Summary: PDF
6. Lectureres and Institutes
Session 1: Summary

      Prof. Bollinghaus, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany
      Dr. Hagege, CNRS - France
      Prof. Hong, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
      Prof. Kishi, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
      Prof. Maschuw, Karlsruhe Research Center - Germany
      Prof. Miravitlles, Materials Research Institute of Barcelona, Spain
      Dr. Roberto, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
      Prof. Schlapbach, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Switzerland
      Dr. Vongsarnpigoon, National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
      Prof. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences: Institute of Physics, China
      Prof. Yang, Chinese Academy of Sciences: Institute of Metal Research, China

Session 2: Summary

      Prof. Aldinger, Max-Plank Institute for Metals Research, Germany
      Prof. Etourneau CNRS, France
      Prof. Kishi & Mr. Fujita, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
      Prof. Krupanidhi, Indian Institute of Science, India
      Prof. Kuznetsov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
      Prof. Smith, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
      Prof. Van de Voorde, European Commission Research, EU