Overseas Cooperating Institutions Mongolia MiMinistrynistry ofof EdEducation,uc Australia Australian Academy CCultureulture and ScienceScie (MECS) of Sciences (AAS) New Zealand Bangladesh Ministry of Research, Bangladesh Academy Science and Technology of Sciences (BAS) About HOPE Meetings (MoRST) Message from Chairperson
China Philippines National Natural Science Department of Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Technology (DOST)
Egypt Ministry of Higher Education Singapore National University Science and Scientific Research of Singapore (NUS) (MHESR) Dr. Makoto Kobayashi 2008 Nobel Laureate in Physics India Department of Taiwan Director, Academia Sinica Science and Technology (DST) Reseach Center for Science Systems, JSPS
To advance science and technology within the Asia-Pacific While experiencing dramatic economic growth as a region Indonesia Thailand region, it will be necessary to foster talented young researchers Indonesian Institute National Research Council over recent years, Asia’s scientific development has also having wide perspectives that transcend individual disciplines of Sciences (LIPI) of Thailand (NRCT) attracted the world’s attention. Advancing science and and lofty values derived from the region’s inherent cultures. technology to yet-higher levels within the Asia-Pacific commu- Vietnam Israel To foster such researchers, HOPE Meetings have been Vietnamese Academy nity will require fostering gifted young researchers who Ministry of Science of Science organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology possess wide perspectives that reflect the region’s inherent and Technology (VAST) IV th since 2008. HOPE Meetings give opportunities for excellent H PE cultures and span a spectrum of specializations. HOPE doctoral students selected from countries/areas in the region to Korea Vietnam Meetings provide Asia’s foremost venue for cultivating and National Research Foundation Ministry of Science engage in interdisciplinary discussions with Nobel laureates of Korea (NRF) and Technology (MOST) networking such talented researchers. and other distinguished scientists. The programs include Held on the theme “Chemistry for Creating the Future,” this dialogue with distinguished scientists pioneering the frontiers Malaysia year’s meeting enjoys the participation of Drs. Akira Suzuki Vice-Chancellors' Council of MEETING of knowledge; exchanges among the participants themselves, National Universities Art in Science and Eiichi Negishi, winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in in Malaysia (VCC) who lodge together for one week; and cultural lectures and 2010, along with other Nobel laureates and distinguished activities. world-leading researchers. Young participants, who are The title “HOPE” signifies the promise held for young seeking new dimensions of knowledge, will be stimulated by scientists and optimism for a bright science and technology not only the scientific expertise but also the philosophy and future in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the concept of “Art in spirit of these frontline researchers by associating with them. Science,” it is envisioned that the young scientists will embody I’m confident that by interacting with the lecturers, they will the beauty of science within their research. get a feel for the kind of passion that led them to challenge unexplored realms of knowledge. I also believe that they will gain the kind of motivation that drives innovation by inform- ing and vying with each other as peers in a wide realm of Contact ideas. Office of the HOPE Meetings HOPE Meetings offer young scientists an opportunity to Asian Program Division meet, learn about and acquire appreciation for each other’s International Program Department Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) cultures, and become friends and colleagues who will go on to 8 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8472 JAPAN collaborate in friendly rivalry to advance science, ultimately Tel: +81-3-3263-2414 Fax: +81-3-3234-3700 E-Mail: [email protected] creating a richer and sounder society in both this region and Japan Society for the the wider global community. www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-hope/index.html Promotion of Science Second HOPE Meeting
Date and Venue September 27-October 1, 2009 (Hakone, Japan) Subjected Fields Chemisty (or related fields)
Lecturers Nobel Laureates Dr. Ryoji NOYORI (Chemistry, 2001/Chairperson) Dr. Peter AGRE (Chemistry, 2003) Dr. Yuan Tseh LEE (Chemistry, 1986) Mr. Koichi TANAKA (Chemistry, 2002) Dr. Leo ESAKI (Physics, 1973) Dr. Makoto KOBAYASHI (Physics, 2008) Dr. Susumu TONEGAWA (Physiology or Medicine, 1987)
Guest speakers Dr. Svante LINDQVIST (Museum Director, Nobel Museum) Fourth HOPE Meeting Overview Mr. Shuji TAKASHINA (Director, Ohara Museum of Art) Facts of Past Meetings Mr. Tadao ANDO (Architect) Dr. Eiichi NAKAMURA (University of Tokyo) Date March 7-11, 2012 Tentative Program for the Fourth HOPE Meeting First HOPE Meeting Venue Tsukuba International Date AM PM Congress Center (Tsukuba, Japan) Date and Venue February 24-28, 2008 (Tsukuba, Japan) Third HOPE Meeting Opening Keynote Group Poster Subjected Fields Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Theme “Chemistry for Creating the Future” 3/7 Lecture （Wed） Ceremony Lecture Discussion Session Date and Venue March 7-11, 2011 (Tokyo, Japan) Lecturers Lecturers (tentative) Subjected Fields Physics (or related fields) Nobel Laureates Nobel Laureates 3/8 Group Poster Cultural Dr. Leo ESAKI (Physics, 1973/Chairperson) Lecturers Dr. John Ernest WALKER (Chemistry, 1997) Lecture （Thu） Discussion Session Program Dr. Robert B. LAUGHLIN (Physics, 1998) Nobel Laureates Dr. Ryoji NOYORI (Chemistry, 2001) Dr. Heinrich ROHRER (Physics, 1986) Dr. Makoto KOBAYASHI (Physics, 2008/Chairperson) Dr. Roderick MACKINNON (Chemistry, 2003) Site Visit Dr. Alan HEEGER (Chemistry, 2000) Dr. Leo ESAKI (Physics, 1973) Dr. Akira SUZUKI (Chemistry, 2010) (Research Facilities) 3/9 Lecture Dr. Hideki SHIRAKAWA (Chemistry 2000) Dr. David J. GROSS (Physics, 2004) Dr. Eiichi NEGISHI (Chemistry, 2010) （Fri） HOPE Dr. Toshihide MASKAWA (Physics, 2008) Dialogue Dr. Dan SHECHTMAN (Chemistry, 2011) Guest speakers Dr. Richard R. ERNST (Chemistry, 1991) Dr. Leo ESAKI (Physics, 1973) Dr. Bऺrje JOHANSSON Dr. Ryoji NOYORI (Chemistry, 2001) Group Cultural Dr. Makoto KOBAYASHI (Physics, 2008/Chairperson) 3/10 Lecture (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm/ Uppsala University) Dr. Hideki SHIRAKAWA (Chemistry 2000) （Sat） Discussion Program Dr. Sumio IIJIMA (Meijo University) Mr. Koichi TANAKA (Chemistry, 2002) Guest Speakers Dr. Yasuhiko ARAKAWA (University of Tokyo) Dr. Ada E. YONATH (Chemistry, 2009) Dr. Gunnar ÖQUIST Excursion Dr. Akira FUJISHIMA (Former Secretary General, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences/ Closing 3/11 Presentation (Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology: KAST) Guest speakers Professor, Plant Physiology, Umeå University) （Sun） Ceremony HOPE Jr. Dr. Tsuneya ANDO (Tokyo Institute of Technology) Dr. Gunnar ÖQUIST Dr. Takuzo AIDA (Professor, University of Tokyo) Dr. Toshio YANAGIDA (Osaka Univversity) (Former Secretary General, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences/ Mr. Ikuo HIRAYAMA Umeå University) (Artist; President, Foundation for Cultural Heritage and Art Research) Dr. Robert CAMPBELL (University of Tokyo) Australia (5), Bangladesh (3), China (10), Egypt (3), India (8), Indonesia (5), Israel (5), Japan (25), Korea (8), Malaysia (5), Participating Dr. David SWINBANKS (Publishing Director, Nature Publishing Group) Mongolia (3), New Zealand (5), Philippines (3), Singapore (5), Taiwan (5), Thailand (5), Vietnam (5) Countries ( ) Number of invited participants