“Forefront of Research Projects” Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University
- Date : 27 Apr. 2016
- Seminar
| Date | 27 Apr. 2016 |
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| Place | Information Plaza Lounge, MEXT, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo |
As DPRI celebrates its 65th year anniversary since its founding in 1951, DPRI is at the forefront of research in disaster prevention and mitigation.
To commemorate the occasion, DPRI will hold a special exhibition at the entrance exhibition area of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (MEXT) from 27 April to 30 June 2016; and the 27th annual Public Lecture series which was started in 1990 for the purpose of sharing research results with the public. Both events will be held in Tokyo.
| Programme | ||
| Moderator: Ms. Kaoru Saeki, Public Relations and Publications Office, DPRI, Kyoto University | ||
| 1. Welcome and Greetings | Prof. Kaoru Takara | Director, Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University |
| 2. Research and Public Lectures of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute | Prof. Takashi Maruyama | Vice Director, DPRI, Kyoto University |
| 3. 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake | ||
| 4. Introduction to Research Projects | ||
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i. “Precise Impact Assessments on Climate Change” Program for Risk Information on Climate Change (SOUSEI Program) supported MEXT |
Dr. Nobuhito Mori | DPRI, Kyoto University |
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ii. Tackling Mega Earthquakes: Mexico Coastal Area (SATREPS Project) |
Dr. Yoshihiro Ito | DPRI, Kyoto University |
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iii. Tackling Reconstruction: Nankai Trough Area Earthquake Disaster Mitigation (MEXT Project) |
Prof. Norio Maki | DPRI, Kyoto University |
Both events are open to the public.
Since the seating is limited to 60 persons, please click on the REGISTER button to access the registration form.
Date: 27 April 2016 from 13:30 to 15:30 hours
Venue: Information Plaza Lounge, MEXT, 3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo