Research Activities

Summary

From December 18 to 24, 2024, we hosted a delegation of seven members from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) through the JST Sakura Science Program. The delegation included one faculty member, three doctoral students, and three master’s students. Under the theme “Promoting Collaborative Green Science Research through Advanced International Brain Circulation,” we conducted a series of exchange activities, which are detailed below.

Activities

December 18
●Arrival of participants in Japan. After a late-night arrival at Hamamatsu Station, participants were guided to their accommodations.

December 19
●Lecture by Professor Shintani on antibiotic resistance genes.
●First research presentation session with graduate students from IITH and Shizuoka University.

December 20
●Lecture by Professor Futamata on environmental purification using microbial communities.
●Visit to Kanzanji Water Treatment Center in Hamamatsu City, followed by discussions with on-site engineers.

December 21
●Second research presentation session, including poster presentations by Shizuoka University students.
●Introduction to Hamamatsu City businesses and Q&A on internships.
●Visit to Ryugashido Cave, followed by a networking event.

December 22
●Lecture by Professor Emeritus Kanahara on chemical substance management.
●Lecture by IITH Professor Dr. Debraj on wastewater treatment technology.
●Discussion on future collaborative research plans, culminating in the decision for Shizuoka University researchers to visit IITH in April 2025.

December 23
●Visits to Shizuoka University’s Shared Equipment Center and Agricultural Faculty laboratories.
●Tours of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and Miho no Matsubara to experience Japan’s natural beauty and historical heritage.

December 24
●Departure of the delegation from Narita International Airport.

Outcomes

This exchange resulted in the formal decision for Shizuoka University’s research team to visit IITH in April 2025. IITH graduate students demonstrated significant interest in Japanese internships, actively engaging in discussions about Hamamatsu-based companies. Productive exchanges on wastewater treatment and environmental conservation were held, broadening prospects for joint research funding and international collaboration projects.

Through visits to Ryugashido Cave, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and Miho no Matsubara, participants gained a deep appreciation of Japanese culture and nature. The networking event further strengthened mutual understanding. This exchange achieved not only academic collaboration but also multifaceted interactions encompassing culture and industry, paving the way for future advancements in collaborative research and personnel exchanges.