Welcome to JAGFOE 2025
Early career researchers in engineering and applied sciences are invited to participate in this groundbreaking symposium jointly organized by the Engineering Academy of Japan, National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech), the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Volkswagen Foundation, and German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo).
Symposium Goals
Foster international engagement and collaboration between early career researchers from Germany and Japan, encouraging the exchange of ideas across disciplinary and national boundaries in advanced materials and sustainable systems.
Key Features
- Cross-disciplinary discussions on cutting-edge topics
- Networking opportunities with 30+ international researchers
- Poster presentations for all participants
- Exclusive industry site visits
- CONNECT follow-up funding opportunities
Venue
KKR Hotel Tokyo
A prestigious venue in the heart of Tokyo, providing an ideal setting
for international academic exchange and collaboration.
Organizers
Sponsors
Topic Focus
New technologies emerge from novel materials created out of curiosity, while innovative engineering systems often require advanced materials. This symposium promotes overarching discussions from sustainable materials and systems to their practical applications and implementations in society.
Topic 1: Multifunctional Materials
- Development and exploration of novel materials
- Mechanisms and designs for sustainability
- Sustainable fabrication processes
- Integration of multiple functionalities
Topic 2: Sustainable Engineering Systems
- Requirements of sustainable engineering systems
- Strategies to reduce environmental impact
- Challenges of functional integration in industry
- Social implementation of sustainable materials
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