2024

Thirteenth Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders (October 5, 2024)

On October 5, President Gonokami acted as co-chair, along with Antoine Petit of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), of the Thirteenth Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders. The summit which is co-hosted by RIKEN and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is held yearly in Kyoto, coinciding with the STS forum. The theme this year was “Reducing our ecological footprint without compromising research excellence.” See a more detailed news article.

President Gonokami chairs the 13th Global Summit of Research Institute Leaders

RIKEN-BNL Joint Workshop (October 4, 2024)

On October 4, President Gonokami participated in a joint workshop between RIKEN and BNL on the themes of quantum computing and quantum information science, nuclear physics and fundamental quantum physics. At the lunch time session, he gave a greeting at a memorial session to honor the achievements of Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee, the first director of the RIKEN-BNL Research Center, who passed away in August of this year. For more information, see this news article.

President Gonokami gives speech at the Memorial Session

Global Commons Forum (October 8, 2024)

President Gonokami attended the Global Commons Forum, which was co-hosted by RIKEN, the University of Tokyo, and the Global Commons Center (CGC) at the University of Tokyo, and which was held in a hybrid format at the Tokyo Marunouchi Building Hall. See full article here.

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and Finland (October 6, 2024)

At the Kyoto International Conference Center, President Gonokami exchanged opinions with Her Excellency Ms. Sari Multala, the Minister of Science and Culture of the Republic of Finland, regarding research collaboration between RIKEN and research institutes in Finland.

Minister Sari Multala, President Makoto Gonokami

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and the Republic of Korea (October 5, 2024)

At the Kyoto International Conference Center, President Gonokami exchanged opinions with Dr. Yoo Sang-im, Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, regarding research collaboration between RIKEN and Korean government research institutions.

(From left) Minister Yoo Sang-Im, President Makoto Gonokami

Pioneering the Future Through “Science that Connects” (October 2, 2024)

Interview with President Makoto Gonokami: Creating a Scientific Research Structure to Break New Ground through Collaboration

RIKEN is home to outstanding researchers in a broad range of fields of fundamental science and a rich array of research platforms. RIKEN President Makoto Gonokami has proposed the concept of "Transformative Research Innovation Platform of RIKEN platforms” (TRIP), which aims to organically link these assets to create new knowledge and pave the way for a better future. In the midst of rapid changes in the industrial structure and mounting global environmental challenges, as well as dramatic advances in AI, quantum computing, and semiconductor technology, RIKEN is working to fully leverage its strengths to generate new wisdom for solving social issues and bringing about social change.

Read more:  https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/research_news/rr/20241002_1/index.html

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and the Max Planck Society (April 9, 2024)

President Gonokami discussed cooperation between RIKEN and Max Planck Society with Prof. Dr. Patrick Cramer, President of the Max Planck Society. On the same day, at the “Reception to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Cooperation between the Max Planck Society and RIKEN” held at the official residence of the German Ambassador to Japan H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze, he exchanged views with attendees from both Japan and Germany.

Executive Director Makiko Naka (3rd from left), Executive Director Minoru Yoshida (5th), Executive Director Kohei Miyazono (7th), President Makoto Gonokami (9th), President Patrick Cramer (10th), Vice President / Director at the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Christian Doeller (11th), Director at the MPI for Nuclear Physics Klaus Blaum (12th), Director at the MPI for Medical Research Joachim Spatz (14th)

(From left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Clemens von Goetze, President Patrick Cramer, Ambassador Misako Kaji

RIKEN and Argonne National Laboratory sign MOU on AI for Science (April 5, 2024)

On April 5, 2024, RIKEN and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on AI for Science (Innovation in Scientific Research Using AI).

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and India (February 28, 2024)

President Gonokami discussed cooperation between RIKEN and research institutes in India with H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan.

(5th and 6th from left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Sibi George

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and Belgium (February 27, 2024)

President Gonokami was invited to the official residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to exchange views with H. E. Mr. Antoine Evrard, Ambassador of Belgium to Japan, on research cooperation between RIKEN and Belgian research institutions.

(Front row, 3rd and 4th from left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Antoine Evrard

RIKEN Research Policy Retreat (February 1, 2024)

RIKEN holds an annual Research Policy Retreat, bringing together those involved in the institute’s management, with the goal to create a shared understanding of management philosophy and to broadly discuss RIKEN’s medium- to long-term research policy and other directions, and to reflect these in management policy. At this fiscal year's meeting, lively discussions were held on activities in anticipation of the next Mid- to Long-Term Plan, with the participation of the Executive Directors, including the President, the Center Directors, and outside experts who are members of the Committee for RIKEN Strategy.

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