2024

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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For more information, please see:

• Makoto Gonokami's Curriculum Vitae