IGNITE Open Forum
IGNITE Open Forum is held periodically. IGNITE invites distinguished lecturers from in and outside of Japan to provide lectures and discussions with the theme in broad range of perspectives regarding international engineering education. The titles of the forum series are listed below.
The Fourteenth Open Forum (in FY2015)
What Should We Do to Foster High-level Human Resources Who Support Manufacturing in Asia?
【Part 1:Lecture】
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Mr. Fumio Kojima (DENSO Corporation / Special Technical Advisor, the Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association: HIDA)
- Mr. Yuji Shimo-Osawa (Director of the Board, the Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association: HIDA)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Nakagawa (Director of Regional Human Resources Policy Office at Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)
【Part 2:Panel Discussion】
- Participants
- Mr. Fumio Kojima (DENSO Corporation / Special Technical Advisor, the Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association: HIDA)
- Mr. Yuji Shimo-Osawa (Director of the Board, the Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association: HIDA)
- Mr. Toshiaki Ono (President of TOYOTEC Co., Ltd)
- Mr. Shinichi Tanaka (Director, Team1, Private Sector Development Group, Industrial Development and Public Policy Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency: JICA)
The Thirteenth Open Forum (in FY2014)
Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness and Fostering High-Level Engineers in the Age of Globalization
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Junji Yumoto (Professor at Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, the University of Tokyo)
- Mr. Fumio Kojima (Technical Expert at Dantotsu Plant, DENSO Corporation)
- Dr. Ryoichi Nakayama (Professor at the Faculty of Global Engineering, Kogakuin University / Trustee at Japan Society for Engineering Education)
- Dr. Yoshihito Watanabe (Trustee and Vice-President, Nagoya University)
- Dr. Takaaki Takashima (Professor of International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development: ICCEED / Director of Office for Top Global University Project, Toyohashi University of Technology)
The Twelfth Open Forum (in FY2013)
Expanding Business Activities in Asia - Cllaboration with Engineering Universities in ASEAN and Use Cosortium -
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Kiyokatsu Jinno (Excutive Vice President, Tyohashi University of Technology)
- Mr. Yasujiro Suzuki (Director General, Chubu International Center, Japan International Cooperation Agency)
- Mr. Tokumitsu Kobayashi (JICA Expert, Unit Chief & Dupty Chief Cooordinator, Resarch & Network Promortion Unit (RNP), AUN/SEED-Net JICA)
- Dr. Lukito Edi Nugroho (Vice Dean for Research Comminity Service and Cooperation, Universitas Gadjah Mada)
- Prof. Dr. Noon bin Abu Bakar (Head of Depertment, Management of Technology, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology(MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
- Dr. Rhodora Medina Gonzalez (Associate Dean for Institutional Linkages, University of Philippines)
- Dr. Supavadee Aramvith (Assiate Head in Internal Affairs, Chulalongkom University)
- Mr. Hiroaki kanamaru (Director / CEO P.T. SQUARE ENIX SMILEWORKS)
- Dr. Naohiro Hozumi (Director, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology)
The Evelenth Open Forum (in FY2012)
University-Industry-Government Linkage and Engineering Education in Developing Countries
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Ms. Nobuko Kayashima (Director General, Department of Human Resource Development, Japan International Cooperatio Agency)
- Dr. Naohiro Hozumi (Director, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology)
- Dr. Tsuyoshi Usagawa (Professor, Kumamoto University, Visiting Professor, Toyohashi University of Technology)
- Dr. Phan Dinh Tuan (Vice Rector, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology)
- Dr. Rahula Anura Attalage (Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa)
The Tenth Open Forum (in FY2011)
Future of International Cooperation in Engineering Education -Toward Strengthened Inter-University Networking-
- Invited Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Ichsan Setya Putra (Head, Quality Assurance Unit, Bandung Institute of Technology)
- Dr. Ho Chin Siong (Deputy Director, Office of International Affairs, University of Technology Malaysia)
- Dr. Phan Dinh Tuan (Vice Rector, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology)
- Dr. Samsul Rizal (Vice Rector, Syiah Kuala University)
- Dr. Yeoh Fei Yee (Senior Lecturer, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
- Dr. Ngygen Ngoc Binh (Rector, University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University Hanoi)
The Ninth Open Forum (in FY2010)
International Cooperation in Engieering Education and its Effects upon Industrial Development -Achievements and Challenges-
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Ms. Nobuko Kayashima (Director, Department of Human Resource Development, Japan International Cooperatio Agency)
- Prof. Dr. Chongrak Polprasert (Director, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Satryo Soemantri (Visiting Professor, Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), Visiting Professor, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology, Former Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia)
- Mr. Mikio Matsumura (Executive Officer, Power Distribution Power System Division, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.)
The Eighth Open Forum (in FY2009)
Quality Enhancement of Higher Education and International Cooperation in Engineering Education
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Satryo Soemantri (Visiting Professor, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology, Former Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia)
- Dr. Nyugen The Hien (Director, Department for Graduate Training, Research and International Relations Affairs, College of Technology, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Vietnam)
- Dr. Hiroomi Homma (Professor Emeritus, Toyohashi University of Technology, Visiting Professor, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology, Visiting Professor, North Sumatra University, Indonesia)
The Seventh Open Forum (in FY2008)
Engineering Education Accreditation Towards Quality and Relevance in Asia
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Satryo Soemantri (Visiting Professor, ICCEED, Toyohashi University of Technology, Former Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia)
- Prof. Kikuo Kishimoto (Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology)
- Prof. Ir. Ishak bin Abdul Rahman (Former Vice President of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia)
- Dr. Lydia G. Tansinsin (Former President of Philippine Technological Council)
The Sixth Open Forum (in FY2007)
Contribution of Engineering Education Cooperation to Local Community and Regional Industries in the Developing Countries
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Mr. Takashi Saito (Former Chief Researcher, Honda Fundamental Technology Research Center)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Satryo Soemantri (Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia)
- Mr. Shinsuke Tsuruta (Managing Director, Regional Planning International Co., Ltd.)
- Dr. Kazuo Tsutsumi (AUN/SEED-Net Chief Advisor, Visiting Development Specialist, Professor Emeritus, Toyohashi University of Technology)
The Fifth Open Forum (in FY2006)
Development Needs and Cooperation for Engineering Education with Developing Countries
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Saykhong Saynasine (Vice President for Planning and International Cooperation, National University of Laos)
- Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son (Vice Rector for R&D, International Relation and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City University)
- Dr. Rahula Anura Attalage (Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa)
- Mr. Takao Toda (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
The Fourth Open Forum (in FY2005)
Issues and Needs in International Cooperation in Engineering Education with Developing Countries
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Azanam Shah Bin Hashim (Associate Professor, University Science Malaysia)
- Mr. Chansamouth Keosoutha (Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Study, National University of Laos)
- Dr. Om Romny (Deputy-Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia)
- Prof. Michael Brisk (Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University, Australia)
The Third Open Forum (in FY2004)
Issues and Visions on Engineering Education for Development of Asia
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Prof. Andrew Yeh-Ching Nee (Co-Director of the Singapore-MIT Alliance)
- Mr. Takashi Kitahara (Former Senior Researcher, Isuzu Motors Limited)
- Mr. Zhiping Hu (Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan)
- Mr. Takashi Yanagi (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
The Second Open Forum (in FY2003)
International Cooperation on Engineering Education for the Future
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Mr. Mitsuru Suemori (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
- Mr. Kaoru Hayashi (Japan Bank for International Cooperation)
- Mr. Shigeki Sakurai (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan)
- Prof. Seizo Miyata (President, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)
The First Open Forum: (in FY2002)
- Speakers (in order of appearance)
- Dr. Satryo Soemantri (Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia)
- Mr. Mikiharu Sato (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
- Mr. Fumio Nishino (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies)
- Mr. Hidetoshi Yaoi (Chief Advisor, Indonesia Higher Education Development Support Project)
