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Since its inception 15 years ago, the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) has become a regional AEARU 2011 alliance of leading research-oriented universities in East Asia. The Association of East Asian Research Universities It aims at the advancement of scholarship and research not Contents only for the benefit of East Asia, but the entire human race. AEARU now has 17 member universities from Mainland 1 Welcome Message China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea. This has been 2 About AEARU a great forum for like-minded education leaders to meet and 3 Organization discuss matters of common concern. A wide spectrum of 4-5 Activities activities has been held under the AEARU banner, ranging from academic symposia and workshops to student camps Member University Profiles and sporting events. I am sure in the years to come this circle of friendship and partnership will widen in this strategic part of Asia. 8 9 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology On behalf of all AEARU members, I would like to welcome you to AEARU 2011 Brochure, which 10 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology reflects an association and allegiance based on a commonality of culture, quality and sense of 11 mission. 12 Sincerely yours, 13 University 14 15 Pohang University of Science and Technology 16 Seoul 17 Taiwan University 18 19 Tokyo Institute of Technology 20 – Beijing For further information, Tony F Chan please contact the AEARU secretariat: 21 Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu Chairperson, AEARU 22 University of Science and Technology of China President, HKUST Cherry Leung (Ms.) AEARU Secretary T. + 852 2358 6103 23 F. + 852 2358 0537 24 E. [email protected] www.aearu.org 25 AEARU Members Contact Information About AEARU Organization

The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) was founded in Board of Directors Chairperson President Tony F CHAN January 1996, with the objectives of establishing a forum for the presidents of 2010 - 2011 leading research-oriented universities in East Asia and of carrying out exchange The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and cooperation activities between the major universities in the region. It was Vice-Chairperson anticipated that this regional union, built on a foundation of common academic President Wen-Tsuen CHEN (2010 Jan – 2010 Feb) and cultural backgrounds among the member universities, would contribute not President Lih J. CHEN (2010 Mar – 2011 Dec) only to the development of higher education and research but also to the opening Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu up of a new era of cultural, economic and social progress in the East Asian region. Other Board Members Kyoto University AEARU membership is composed of the presidents of 17 leading universities Nanjing University in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The presidents meet Osaka University annually to discuss themes of shared interest, make decisions regarding the Peking University operation of the organization, as well as deepen the trust and mutual understanding Seoul National University among members. Member Universities Mainland China AEARU’s activities include workshops, student summer camps, student physical Fudan University of AEARU Nanjing University competitions, and various types of international symposia. These activities are Peking University held throughout the year to promote mutual exchanges of ideas and information Tsinghua University – Beijing and to develop close bonds between the member universities. University of Science and Technology of China

Hong Kong The association’s acronym, AEARU, is pronounced as follows: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

A - pronounced as in far Japan EA - pronounced as in tea Kyoto University Osaka University RU - pronounced as in rule Tohoku University Tokyo Institute of Technology This pronunciation of AEARU corresponds to meanings in the three The University of Tokyo languages used by the member institutions. In Chinese, “to love scholars University of Tsukuba and scholarship”; in Japanese, “to come together, to meet”; and in Korean, Korea “to achieve.” Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Pohang University of Science and Technology The founding members of AEARU felt that the combination of these meanings Seoul National University made the acronym a perfect symbol of the spirit of the association. Taiwan Taiwan University Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu Activities

The 26th Board of Directors Meeting at Osaka University, May 2010 The 2010 Student Summer Camp at POSTECH, August 2010 The 4th Advanced Materials Science Workshop held The 9th Web Technology and Computer Science Workshop held by the University of Tsukuba, August 2010 by Kyoto University, January 2011

Annual General Meeting Board of Directors Workshop Symposium Student Summer Camp Student Physical Meeting Competition

The core activity of AEARU, The Board of Directors To share the latest information and knowledge Organized by the member Two different kinds of camp Through a common interest which brings the presidents Meeting is held twice a about current issues of science, technology, universities of AEARU, are organized in promoting in sports, students develop of all member universities year in spring and fall. and other academic fields, various workshops symposia/ conferences on interaction and fellowship a closer relationship with together once a year, Consisting of a chair are voluntarily organized by AEARU members. various topics in diverse among students. The other students from different represents an opportunity university, a vice-chair The following workshops are regularly held by academic fields are held general summer camp cultural backgrounds. This for the members to university, an immediate the association. regularly throughout the usually consists of activities sports activity improves discuss themes of shared past chair university, and year. Associating with such as historical site not only the participants’ • Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Workshop interest, make decision four other members from other similar organizations visits, talent shows, dance health, but also broadens • Web Technology & Computer Science regarding the operation of different regions, the Board and communities, AEARU parties, and laboratory their horizons culturally. Workshop the organization, as well as discusses yearly activities often co-hosts international experiences, whereas the • Cultural Workshop deepen the trust and mutual and issues at the meeting. conferences focusing on topical summer camp • Environmental Workshop understanding among the global issues relevant invites students to a • Advanced Materials Science Workshop member universities. to today’s technology conference or seminar • Development and Collaboration of Asian advanced society. with a specific theme. Business Schools Workshop • Science and Technology Parks Workshop • Network Education Workshop • Medical Center Workshop • Microelectronics Workshop • Workshop on Collaboration among Universities in the Ubiquitous World AEARU Member Universities Fudan University Hong Kong University Korea Advanced Kyoto University Nanjing University Osaka University Peking University Pohang University Seoul National Taiwan University Tohoku University of Science and Institute of Science of Science and University Technology and Technology Technology

Tokyo Institute of Tsinghua University Tsing Hua University University of Science University of Tokyo University of Tsukuba Technology – Beijing – Hsinchu and Technology of China Fudan The Hong Kong University University of (FUDAN) Science and Technology (HKUST)

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220 Handan Road, Fudan University, located in the cosmopolitan HKUST is a top ranked international research university. Established in 1991, Clear Water Bay, 200433 city of Shanghai, was founded in 1905, taking the University’s schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management Kowloon its name from Confucian classic The Book and Humanities and Social Science offer a wide array of academic programs. www.fudan.edu.cn www.ust.hk of History : “Brilliant are the sunshine and The University promotes interdisciplinary studies and nurtures well-rounded moonlight, again the morning glory after a graduates characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking night”, which means “ever striving forward with and relevant skills to thrive in a knowledge economy. renewed energy”. Fudan University is under the direct jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Education. Fudan University and The University has 9 research institutes, including the Institute for Advanced Shanghai Medical University merged in 2000 and now boasts excellent faculty, Study, which is designed to become a global premier intellectual hub, center consisting of both pioneering young researchers and famous senior scholars of research breakthroughs, and incubator of thought leaders. P. 8 P. 9 who have made great achievements. Fudan has active academic exchanges with universities home and abroad, and has established cooperation and In the last year of the 3-year undergraduate system, HKUST has about 6,100 exchange relations with over 200 universities and research institutions from undergraduate students and 3,700 graduate students. The spectacular 30 countries and regions. campus at Clear Water Bay provides an environment conducive to the pursuit of intellectual and academic excellence.

Research Excellence Research Excellence Fudan University is a comprehensive multidisciplinary research university with 70 departments, 178 doctoral programs, 229 master programs, 29 post- HKUST has established a solid international doctoral programs and 10 teaching hospitals. Fudan consists of the Schools reputation for high quality academic research of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations, Law, and will build on its strengths to move into a Economics, Business, IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, position of global leadership and influence in Public Health, and Nursing. There are 4 National Key Labs, 14 Ministry of the following five high-impact areas: Education Key Labs, 4 Ministry of Education Engineering Key Labs, 9 Ministry of Health Key Labs, and 7 Municipality Key Labs. Fudan also has 7 Key Social • Nano-Science and Nano-Technology Science Research Centers and 5 Key Science and Technology Research • Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Centers of the Ministry of Education. • Electronics, Wireless and Information Technology • Environment and Sustainable Development • Management Education and Research

These disciplines have been carefully selected for their scientific significance and potential to add value to the social and economic development of Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region and beyond. Korea Advanced Kyoto Institute of University Science and (KU) Technology (KAIST)

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291 Daehak-ro, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, founded in 1971, has Kyoto University is one of Asia’s most Yoshida-Honmachi, Yuseong-gu, been the gateway to advanced science & technology and innovation. In order accomplished research-oriented universities. Sakyo-ku, Daejeon 305-701 to meet the new demands of producing young talents who care for global Its legacy of achievements owes much to a Kyoto 606-8501 citizenship and social responsibility, KAIST now offers cross-disciplinary liberal approach to education and research www..ac.kr www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en academic and research. KAIST strives to address global challenges facing which encourages the creativity and dialogue humanity through competitive research innovation and convergence. essential for groundbreaking discoveries. The strength of this approach is testified by the KAIST fosters the innovation and creativity of global “thought leaders” who accolades conferred on KU alumni and researchers, notably seven Nobel no longer abide by the boundaries between disciplines and departments, Prize laureates, two Fields Medalists and one Gauss Prize laureate. Through but instead work under the greater umbrella of interdisciplinary academic cooperation agreements with respected institutions and organizations P.10 P.11 convergence. Marking 40th anniversary in 2011, KAIST will continue its steady worldwide, the University engages in diverse international collaboration and rise to international prominence through its diversity, research outcomes, exchange activities. In 2009, the University launched a range of government- innovative governance, and remarkable contributions for global sustainability. backed English-taught degree programs for international students, extending a warm invitation to ambitious scholars throughout the world.

Research Excellence Research Excellence KAIST’s research focuses on addressing global challenges facing humanity through competitive For over a century, Kyoto University has cultivated a tradition of research innovation and convergence. To groundbreaking research in science and technology and the humanities, contribute solutions to challenging problems of emphasizing pioneering fieldwork and innovative interdisciplinary research. the 21st century, i.e. energy, environment, water, The University’s state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities provide and sustainability (EEWS), KAIST is focusing on students and researchers with the hands-on practical experience that is vital interdisciplinary research. As examples of such for rich, well-rounded academic development, innovation and discovery. By solutions, KAIST’s Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV) and Mobile Harbor Projects providing its researchers with excellent support and a high degree of freedom have been chosen as the nation’s representative “green growth” projects, to pursue their own interests and concerns, KU aims to inspire them to be and Time Magazine recently named OLEV as one of the “50 Best Inventions more than mere specialists in their chosen fields, but to tackle the world’s most of 2010”. urgent problems, and contribute to the global community. Nanjing Osaka University University (NJU)

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22 Hankou Road, Founded in 1902, the vision of Nanjing University (NJU) is to build itself as Osaka University traces its beginnings to 1-1 Yamadaoka, Nanjing 210093 a world class university which is comprehensive, research-intensive and the Edo Period, to the foundation of Osaka 565-0871 internationalized. in Osaka in 1838. Reaching further back, www.nju.edu.cn www.osaka-u.ac.jp scientific and educational development in Currently it has over 29,564 students. Up to Osaka was enhanced by the establishment now, 26 Schools containing 75 departments of Kaitokudo in 1724 by five local merchants. have been developed. Among 2,135 faculty Osaka University takes pride and inspiration members, 31 are members of the Chinese from these two educational institutions, not founded by Japanese feudal lords, Academy of Sciences and of the Chinese but by local citizens. Both Tekijuku and Kaitokudo pursued scientific truth and Academy of Engineering. NJU is very active knowledge while cultivating virtue and socio-cultural awareness in students. P.12 P.13 in international cooperation and academic Today Osaka University once again recalls its original spirit and prepares to exchanges. It has established partnership with over 300 institutions of higher develop it in the modern day. learning in the world. Such efforts resulted in founding of the Center for Chinese and American Studies (with the Johns Hopkins University, US), and Osaka University, “an institution open to society,” has a responsibility to more than 10 centers of this kind. 2010 featured international activities include society and will fulfill it with the mission statements based on the University’s Nanjing University-European Week. motto “Live Locally, Grow Globally”.

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Nanjing University is featured as a research-intensive university, homing 21 Strongly focus on research that is basic, exciting, and responsible. Respect National Key Disciplines, a National Laboratory of Microstructure, 6 State Key fundamental studies while striving to open a new scientific era with Laboratories, and 4 Bases for Humanities and Social Sciences Research. groundbreaking research and fulfill its responsibilities by confronting the Since 1992, the number of research papers by NJU faculty and students on the difficulties that modern day society faces. Science Citation Index (SCI) ranked the first among universities in Mainland China for seven consecutive years. So did the number of the articles cited by Demonstrate the highest level of vitality in research and raise Osaka international academic circles for eight years. Since 2000, Nanjing University University’s international presence as a world-class institution through active has won 1 first prize and 15 second prizes of National Natural Science Award, cooperation with domestic and overseas scientific institutions, industries, and ranking this university top in China. public bodies.

WPI (World Premier International Research Center Initiative), FIRST (Funding Program for World-Leading Innovative R&D on Science and Technology), Global COE (Centers of Excellence), Global 30 are some examples of the many large scale programs that have been awarded by the government. Peking Pohang University University of Science and (PKU) Technology (POSTECH)

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5 Yiheyuan Road, Peking University is a comprehensive and Since its establishment in 1986, POSTECH has kept to its role of a pioneer San 31, Hyoja-dong, Haidian District national key university. Founded in 1898, in Korea’s higher education. In accordance with the founding principles, Namgu, Beijing 100871 it was the first national university covering POSTECH provides customized education to the selected few and endeavors Pohang 790-784

comprehensive disciplines in China, and has to foster them into leaders of future science and technology. The University english.pku.edu.cn/ www.postech.ac.kr been a leading institution of higher education commands 11 departments and 22 graduate schools/programs, offering in China since its establishment. At the end of excellent curriculum and academic environment for the 3,000 brightest minds. the 20th century, the Chinese government put Peking University at the top of its agenda for promoting higher education with POSTECH is also committed to performing cutting-edge research in science the aim to build world-class universities. Peking University has continually and technology and devoted to new challenges set upon the era of globalization played the essential role of pioneers in the course of China’s modernization. and technology. P.14 P.15 The University’s traditional emphasis on patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, together with its educational standards of diligence, precision, Today, POSTECH is globally recognized as factualism, and innovation, have been passed down from generation to an Asia’s leading science and technology generation. institute and ranked as the 28th and 53rd in The World University Rankings in 2010 and 2011 respectively by the Times Higher Education. Research Excellence

The University has become a center for teaching and research and a Research Excellence university of a new type, embracing diverse branches of learning such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, medical Home to 64 research institutes, POSTECH offers many state-of-the-art sciences, management and education. It has effectively combined research research facilities including Korea’s one and only synchrotron radiation facility. on fundamental fields and cutting-edge areas demanded by the modern POSTECH provides focused support for core research areas – biotechnology, society. Peking University is proud of its outstanding faculty, including 58 energy technology, information technology, and materials technology – and members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 members of the Chinese promotes interdisciplinary research as well as commercialization of outcomes Academy of Engineering, and 14 members of the Third World Academy of leading to economic value. In addition, POSTECH collaborates with various Sciences. research and industry institutes of the world such as Exxon Mobile and Max Planck Institute. The Max Planck Institute opened its first two branch centers at POSTECH in 2010. POSTECH will continue to maximize its research capability and international collaboration to contribute to prosperity of the nation and Asia. Seoul National Taiwan University University (SNU) (NTU)

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1 Gwanak-ro, Established in 1946 as the first national Taiwan University (NTU) is the flagship university of Taiwan since its foundation 1, Sec.4, Roosevelt Rd. Gwanak-gu, university in Korea, Seoul National University in 1928 as Taihoku Imperial University. Committed to excellence for more than Taipei 106 Seoul 151-742 has produced leaders in every sector of eight decades, NTU has played a constructive role in Taiwan’s remarkable www.ntu.edu.tw Korean society, ranging from business and transformation into one of the world’s most competitive economies and www.snu.ac.kr politics to the sciences, technology and the modern societies. Today, NTU trains the country’s most outstanding students arts. The mission of Seoul National University and provides an excellent environment for globally-recognized, cutting-edge in the twenty-first century is to create a vibrant research. NTU is Taiwan’s finest university with a vibrant community of over intellectual community where students and scholars from all over the world 33,000 students developing their talents across 11 colleges, 2 professional join together in building the future. Seoul National University honors the ideals schools, 54 departments, 103 graduate institutes and 66 research centers, in of liberal education and aims to teach students a life-long love of learning the heart of the world’s most energetic region. P.16 P.17 that will form the basis for continuous personal growth. As Korea’s leading research university, it is committed to preparing students to live and work in an increasingly global environment. Research Excellence

Taiwan University is a research-oriented Research Excellence university. Half of its 33,000 students are postgraduate students. NTU has the broadest SNU has been widely recognized and praised for its world-class research industry partnerships and largest number of capabilities. A tight network of national research centers and college-level technological transfers among Taiwanese research institutes, plus various programs to support faculty research, provide universities. In 2010, over 300 patent a solid foundation for academic development and globalization. applications based on faculty research were filed. NTU’s research results have been growing steadily year after year in As an indisputable leader of higher education in Korea, SNU is a highly both quantitative and qualitative terms. According to the latest Shanghai Jiao competent research university in the various academic fields of Humanities, Tong ranking, NTU is 123rd in the world overall, and 4th in Asia-Pacific for Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology and the Social Sciences, etc. engineering, technology and computer science. In 2009, The Times Higher Education ranked Seoul National University 24th in Life Sciences and 27th in Engineering & Technology among universities world-wide. Tohoku Tokyo Institute University of Technology (Tokodai)

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2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Tohoku University was founded in 1907 as the third Imperial University. It Tokyo Institute of Technology is a top Japanese 2-12-1 Ookayama, Sendai 980-8577 has been committed to the “Research First” principle, “Open-Door” policy national university of Science and Technology. Meguro-ku, and “Practice-Oriented Research and Education”. Following the University’s Founded in 1881, the Institute celebrated its Tokyo 152-8550 www.tohoku.ac.jp achievements in research and education over its 100-year history, President 130th anniversary in 2011. The three campuses www.titech.ac.jp Akihisa Inoue announced “Inoue Plan 2007” in March 2007 and expressed are home to approximately 10,000 students, his unshakable commitment to the notion that the fundamental purpose of the half of which are postgraduates, with teaching University is to promote the advancement of staff of 1,100. With its globally-centric curriculum, human civilization. The plan outlined the key the University attracts more than 1,200 students from overseas. Tokodai seeks strategies he intends to focus on during his to contribute to civilization, peace and prosperity in the world, and aims at tenure as president, in order to achieve the developing global human capabilities par excellence through pioneering P.18 P.19 goal of making Tohoku University one of the research and education in science and technology, including industrial and leading universities in the world. social management. To achieve this mission, with the spirit of “Monotsukuri” (Manufacturing), we have an eye on educating from basics to practice with academic mastery. Research Excellence Research Excellence Tohoku University is competitive at the cutting edge of international research and has gained worldly high reputation in the research field including Tokyo Institute of Technology’s prominent researchers include Professor materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering. WPI Advanced Hideo Hosono, known for his ground-breaking discovery of iron-based Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR) is a world-class research center superconductor, and Professor Kei Hirose, who discovered the post-perovskite and conducts interdisciplinary research which implements new innovation phase, which is the main constituent material of the Earth’s lowermost mantle. methods of atomic and molecular control. As new initiative in response to the TSUBAME 2.0 was decreed the “Greenest Production Supercomputer in Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, the president established the World” on June 2011 Green500 List. Tokodai hosts nine Global COE the Institute for Disaster Reconstruction and Regeneration Research as center Projects, covering biological science, materials science, molecular chemistry, of excellence bringing together the world’s wisdom in order to contribute to the computational science, photonics and electronics, nano-quantum physics, reconstruction and regeneration of the region and transmit and put research seismology, energy science, and planetary science. The Inter-Departmental results into practice. Organizations for Environment and Energy, and for Life Design and Engineering, are Tokodai’s new initiatives. Tsinghua Tsing Hua University University Beijing Hsinchu (Tsinghua) (NTHU)

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Beijing 100084 Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is one of the esteemed research NTHU has a long and proud history. It was first established as Tsing Hua No. 101, Section 2, universities in the world. It has 16 schools and 56 departments with faculties Academy in Beijing in 1911 and reinstalled on its current campus in Hsinchu, Kuang-Fu Road, www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, Taiwan in 1956. Since its reinstallation, NTHU has developed from an institute Hsinchu 30013 economics, management, education and art. focusing on nuclear science and technology to that of a comprehensive www.nthu.edu.tw research university offering degree programs ranging from baccalaureate Tsinghua currently employs over 4,000 to doctorate in science, engineering, humanities and social sciences, life faculty members. The University offers 65 sciences as well as management. NTHU has been consistently ranked as one undergraduate, 271 master, and 252 doctoral of the top two universities in Taiwan and has been selected by the Ministry of programs. About 31,000 full-time students are Education, since 2006 as one of a few universities to receive special funding studying here. It enrolls over 3,200 international under the Project of Toward a World-Class Universities in Taiwan. P.20 P.21 students from 122 countries currently. The campus is located on a beautiful site covered The campus of Tsinghua University is situated on former imperial gardens of with trees and dotted with lakes in Hsinchu City. the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of 392 hectares and accommodates all of Currently, NTHU has seven colleges, i.e., the the full-time students with well equipped service facilities. Colleges of Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nuclear Science, Life Research Excellence Sciences and Technology Management.

Tsinghua University has now 272 research institutes, including 2 National Laboratories, 16 State Key Laboratories, 5 National Engineering Laboratories, Research Excellence and 6 National Engineering Research Centers. NTHU emphasizes basic scientific research as well as its applications. In 2010, Tsinghua’s faculty members applied for 1,968 Chinese and overseas Typically, most of our long term research projects involve faculty members patents, and 1,023 were granted. By the end of 2010, the Tsinghua faculty had and graduate students across departments and colleges. Currently, NTHU won 419 National Scientific and Technological Awards, ranking top among is concentrating its efforts in six selected research areas. These are: basic China’s universities. It leads China’s universities in the number of research sciences, electronic engineering and information science, energy and papers indexed in SCI, EI, and ISTP. environment sciences, humanities and social sciences and management, nano and materials science, as well as bio-technology. Its research income reached RMB 3,602 million in 2010, and the average annual growth rate since 2005 is 20 percent. University of The University Science and of Tokyo Technology of (Todai) China (USTC)

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96 Jinzhai Rd. Hefei, The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a Chinese The University of Tokyo (Todai) was established 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Anhui 230026 national key research-oriented university. Founded in Beijing in 1958, it moved in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. Tokyo 113-8654 to the city of Hefei in 1970. USTC encompasses 12 schools (27 departments) As a leading research university, Todai offers www.ustc.edu.cn www.u-tokyo.ac.jp including the School for the Gifted Young. It has 4324 faculty and staff members, courses in essentially all academic disciplines including 32 CAS and/or CAE Academicians, 9 fellows of TWAS (Academy at both undergraduate and graduate levels of Sciences for the Developing World), 450 professors, and 646 associate and conducts research across the full professors. There are 2280 PhD students, 6389 master’s degree students and spectrum of academic activity. The University 7299 undergraduate students. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that has 100% PhD program coverage of national ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition key science subjects. USTC is simultaneously of professional knowledge and skills. Todai is known for the excellence of its P.22 P.23 implementing three Chinese national research faculty and students, and ever since its foundation many of its graduates have special programs, and hosts two national gone on to become leaders in government, business, and the academic world. laboratories (Synchrotron Radiation, Physical Sciences at Microscale). Research Excellence

Research Excellence The University of Tokyo strives to provide a supportive world-class research environment, so that researchers can focus on the pursuit of academic USTC has achieved a number of internationally leading and innovative excellence and contribute to the accumulation and diversity of human research results. The citation counts per SCI paper is 9.32, ranking first among knowledge. Promoting the integration of academic research across the universities in China Mainland. The research advances on Quantum traditional boundaries, and leading the creation of new fields of academic Information and Iron-based Superconductors have been included in the 3-in- learning, research at Todai aims further to expand the limits of knowledge. total representative advances of fundamental research for “the Exhibition of In 2011, the Todai Institutes for Advanced Study was established as an Research Achievements during the 11th National 5-year Development Plan.” umbrella organization for Todai’s top research institutes, aiming to promote The University is also the only institution in China Mainland with research internationalization, world-class research and the transfer of research results enlisted by “National Top Ten Research Advances” for eight years in achievements to society. succession. University of Tsukuba AEARU Members Contact Information

Fudan University Peking University Tsinghua University - Beijing Gloria ZHAO XIA Hongwei LIU Qingling AEARU Assistatnt Director Program Manager 220 Handan Road, Office of International Relations Office of International Shanghai, China Nange, Peking University, Beijing, Cooperation & Exchange T : +86 21 6564 3727 100871, China Beijing F : +86 21 6564 9524 T : +86 10 6275 1246 100084, China E : [email protected] F : +86 10 6275 1240 T : +86 10 6278 8194 E : [email protected] F : +86 10 6277 2414 E : [email protected]

Japan University Profile The Hong Kong University of Science Pohang University of Science and Tsing Hua University - Hsinchu and Technology Technology Chung-min CHEN Eliza TAM Jung-Hee YANG Counselor, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Since opening its doors 135 years ago, the Manager Manager No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Ibaraki 305-8577 University of Tsukuba has been one of the International Affairs and Marketing International Relations Office Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013 Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Namgu, T : +886 3 516 2368 best respected universities in Japan and Hong Kong Pohang, 790-783, Republic of Korea F : +886 3 573 4461 www.tsukuba.ac.jp has attracted many international students T : +852 2358 6104 T : +82 54 279 3681~9 E : [email protected] F : +852 2358 0537 F : +82 54 279 3590 and faculty. The University, a core institution E : [email protected] E : [email protected] of Tsukuba Science City where more than 50 percent of Japan’s research funding is spent, Korea Advanced Institute of Science Seoul National University University of Science and and Technology Yae Ni LEE Technology of China is one of the elite universities to pioneer Japan’s new internationalization Chang D. YOO International Conference Coordinator ZHANG Mengping scheme. It has recently launched new programs taught entirely in English. Associate Vice President Office of International Affairs, Director Special Projects and Institutional Relations Bldg.152, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, International Affairs Office By 2020, one in four students and one in ten faculty members will be from 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea 96 Jinzhai Rd. Hefei, Anhui P.24 Daejeon 305-701, Republic of Korea T : +82 2 880 8636 230026, China overseas. Its main campus covers 258 hectares in lush natural surroundings, T : +82 42 350 2015 F : +82 2 887 8658 T : +86 551 360 2853 and it is the largest single campus in Japan. As a national university, it is also F : +82 42 350 4930 E : [email protected] F : +86 551 363 2579 E : [email protected] E : [email protected] a very cost effective place to study. Kyoto University Taiwan University The University of Tokyo Teruo TOKURA Hsiao-Wei YUAN Katsuyoshi KANNO Research Excellence Director Dean Manager for Promoting Research and International Affairs Department Office of International Affairs International Relations Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 1, Sec.4, Roosevelt Rd. Taipei 106, International Affairs Department The University of Tsukuba is well known for research and advancement in the 606-8501, Japan Taiwan 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, T : +81 75 753 2202 T : +886 2 3366 2007 Tokyo 113-8654 Japan physical and social sciences, robotics, medicine, and sports. It has produced F : +81 75 753 2042 F : +886 2 2362 0096 T : +81 3 5841 2565 E : [email protected] E : [email protected] F : +81 3 5689 7344 three Nobel laureates in the areas of physics and chemistry. In 2005, a team of E : [email protected] Cybernics researchers won the 2005 World Technology Award for combining human, machine, and information systems in order to invent the HAL (Hybrid Nanjing University Tohoku University University of Tsukuba Assistive Limb) robot suit which can expand and improve the physical ZHANG Liwei Junichi HIRATA Masaru ADACHI Deputy Director Head Head capabilities of humans. The University of Tsukuba is also a world leader in Office of International Cooperation & International Exchange Division Division of International Affairs Exchanges 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 1-1-1 Tennodai,Tsukuba Ibaraki cutting-edge research on algae-based hydrocarbon production to realize a 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing 210093, China 980-8577 Japan 305-8577 Japan low-carbon society for future generations. T : +86 25 8359 2829 T : +81 22 217 6182 T : +81 29 853 2058 F : +86 25 8330 7680 F : +81 22 217 4846 F : +81 29 853 2059 E : [email protected] E : [email protected] E : [email protected]

Osaka University Tokyo Institute of Technology Hiroshi MUKAI Harumi OKAWA Head Head International Affairs Division International Cooperation Division 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita Osaka, 565-0871, Japan 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, T : +81 6 6879 7163 Tokyo 152-8550, Japan F : +81 6 6879 7106 T : +81 3 5734 2982 E : [email protected] F : +81 3 5734 3678 E : [email protected] 東亞研究型大學協會 / 東アジア研究型大学協会 / / The Association of East Asian Research Universities

Published by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, December 2011.