えさ大学へようこそ
(Welcome to Waseda University)
On September 8, 2017, a team from MII, comprised of Professors Tim Long (Chemistry), Michael Bortner (Chemical Engineering), Amanda Morris (Chemistry), and Johan Foster (Materials Science and Engineering) visited Waseda University, Japan. The aim of the workshop and visit was to discuss international collaboration and potential exchange of research personnel, given the strong international reputation of both Virginia Tech and Waseda University.
Following a joint workshop on "Energy and Nanomaterials," with the Energy and Nanomaterials Unit, Top Global University (TGU) Project in Waseda, there were tours of the campus, visits of research laboratories, and tours of the surrounding areas. Faculty from both universities gave introductions to research, as well as introductions to both universities, initiating new, synergistic collaborations. The team was hosted by faculty from the Department of Applied Chemistry and the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS).
The Virginia Tech team is very excited to investigate international collaboration with the well-ranked, highly-regarded Waseda University. In parallel to our visit, we are working on a memorandum of understanding between the two universities to not only share research opportunities, but also exchange personnel.