<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Bangladesh

Educational Background in Japan:

October 1996 - March 1998

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Shizuoka University (Researcher)

April 1998 - March 2001

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Shizuoka University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status:

Depertment of Physics, University of Dhaka / Professor

(Image) Presentation of portable equipment and items

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: January 5, 2009 - January 11, 2009 (7days)

Institution: Center for Advanced Research in Physical, Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Dhaka

Field of Research Guidance: Laser Physics

Research equipments: Personal computer for data analyses (DELL Latitude D630C), USB memory (4GB), Polarizer and analyzer (Glan Laser)

Research instruction details and results:

After conducting studies on light pulse diffusion inside a resonance medium, I guided the international student on how to simulate the movement of the center of gravity of a pulse on my notebook PC. Dhaka University uses Spectra-Physics Inc.'s (U.S.) high-performance YAG pulse laser. I used this laser together with the portable Glan-laser prism in conducting broad experiments using the optical axis adjusting method. Dhaka University has been a sister school with our Shizuoka University since 2008, and as such I discussed the ideal way of student exchange with Dr. A.F.M. Yusuf Haider, Pro-Vice-Chancellor. In the seminar that followed, I gave a presentation entitled "Slow light in coupled resonator induced transparency". I also observed the physics experiments conducted by physics major students and exchanged views with them.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

It’s an excellent program to have such a follow-up research guidance which brings the opportunity to meet students and their supervisors to discuss about their ongoing research projects. It gives the chances to conclude the students incomplete research projects that was taken during their stay in Japan. In my opinion, the maximum duration of visits for both sides should be doubled at least that is sometime necessary to have potential outcome from the program. I would like to thank the JASSO authority for continuing this program.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

In the past, Dr. Talukder had been studying at Shizuoka University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering under the Japanese Government scholarship program. He was then conducting research on "light pulse diffusion in a resonance medium". After returning home, he worked on the idea of describing the pulse diffusion utilizing the more generalized Central Time. He incubated this idea for the future as a joint research project. When he returned to Japan several years later as a special researcher under the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science program, he resumed his research on the subject.

As mentioned earlier, as Dhaka University had been a sister school with Shizuoka University since 2008, the subject research was carried out as a joint project between Dr. Tomita and the international student under the agreement set forth in the Sister University Charter. At the present (2008), Dr. Talukder is promoted to the position of Professor at Dhaka University. He is the core member of Centre for Advanced Research in Physical, Chemical, Biological and pharmaceutical Sciences, Dhaka University, established in 2003. He also plays essential roles to improve researches in Bangladesh.

 

(Image:upper left) Prof. Tomita (right) with Dr. Aminul Islam Talukder in a Dhaka University lab

(Image:upper right) Seminar: Introducing the international exchange program of Shizuoka University

(Image:lower left) Conversing with the professors of Dhaka University

(Image:lower right) Seminar: Q&A

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Indonesia

Educational Background in Japan:

April 1999 - March 2001

Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Nagoya University (Master)

April 2001 - March 2005

Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering, Nagoya University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status:

Center for Technology of Radiation Safety and Metrology, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) / Head of Section

(Image) Prof. Iida with the staff of the Radiation Safety Technological Center

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: January 11, 2009 - January 18, 2009 (8days)

Institution: Center for Technology of Radiation Safety and Metrology, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)

Field of Research Guidance: Environment Radioactivity

Research equipments: Solid State Track Detection (BARYOTRAK-P(CR)), Mini Pump (MP-Σ30N, MP-Σ300N), Charger QC-10N, Tedlar bag

Research instruction details and results:

Presently, the former international student Mr. Dadong Iskandar is playing a major role at the Center for Technology of Radiation Safety and Metrology, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) in conducting nationwide surveys on indoor radon concentration and environmental radioactivity and radiation. The passive-type radon measuring equipment is suitable for measuring the concentration of indoor radon. I guided the international student on the structure of the measuring equipment, the etching of the solid-state track detector, and the reading method of the lewd pit. Since the solid-state track detector is difficult to obtain locally, I brought it from Japan. The most effective method of gathering dispersed radon gas on the air from the earth or walls is to use a battery powered mini-pump and the Tedlar Bag since they are easily available and can be used anywhere/anyplace. I also guided him on the use of these items as well on the method of measuring the radon concentration. Since these items are difficult to obtain locally, I also brought them from Japan. It is hoped that the survey data on indoor radon concentration and on environmental radioactivity and radiation for Indonesia can be accumulated for future use.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

This guidance is very useful for us, because we could discuss all of our research in Indonesia with all my faculty. Besides that, it is also very useful for our agency, because we could make 3 seminars in one week in our agency.

 

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

The former international student Mr. Dadon Iskandar has been active in the study of indoor radon and environmental radioactivity and radiation and has always played a leading role in this field. I was able to verify that his research in Japan is greatly contributing to his surveys that he is presently conducting in his homeland, Indonesia. Also, I am looking forward to his study results. I noticed that there are many researchers at the Indonesian National Nuclear Power Agency Radiation Safety Technological Center who have studied in Japan. I feel that research guidance at the research laboratory level is also very important since it contributes to the improvement of their research level. I want to propose a joint research plan with Mr. Dadon Iskandar's research division. For me, Indonesia is an interesting region to study since it is in a tropic region and not part of East Asia, and this region seems to have many high-radiation areas.

 

 

 

(Image:upper left) Research equipments and Dr.Iskandar

(Image:upper right) Guidance at the Center using experimental equipment

(Image:lower) Seminar scene at BATAN, Jakarta

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Nepal

Educational Background in Japan:

April 2003 - March 2006

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status:

Nepal Engineering College/ Associate Professor

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: November 21, 2008 - November 28, 2008 (8days)

Institution: Nepal Engineering College

Field of Research Guidance: Landslide and Earthquake Disasters

Research equipments: Light-weight Earthquake Accelerometers (4 sets), GID-SSS, Laptop Computer (Make: Hewlett-Packard) including basic softwares (1 set), Handy GPS set (1 set), Canon IXY Digital Camera including memory card and soft case (1 set)

Research instruction details and results:
Dr. Shrestha, the former international student, worked on research about landslides in Shikoku island especially about verification and validation of disaster prevention technique of landslides caused by lowered groundwater level when he was studying for his doctorate at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering of Ehime University back in Japan. He is now playing an important role in the field of landslide and earthquake disaster prevention in Nepal. Hence, this time, Nepal Engineering College, National Society of Earthquake Technology - Nepal (NSET) and Ehime University have jointly launched an earthquake accelerometers observation project, and a total of four earthquake accelerometers have been installed: One on the ground (surface) and the other below the ground (subsurface) at two locations in Katmandu Valley. Moreover, research equipment necessary for research activities of Dr. Shrestha was donated. Dr. Shrestha is involved in research activities as a continuation of a joint project of disaster prevention research, which the landslide disaster prevention research team of Ehime University has jointly conducted with Nepal Engineering College since 2003. The research equipment pieces included a HandyGPS, a digital camera and a notebook computer. These pieces will belong to the Center for Disaster Risk Studies (CDRS) of Nepal Engineering College, so they will be made use of by the center as well. The research guidance did not result in an academic presentation this time, but Dr. Shrestha plans to make a report in the future.

 

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

I very much appreciate the JASSO support to former international students universities. Any further plans to financially support the research activities of the former international students, especially from developing countries like Nepal where sources or research funds are none, will be highly appreciated too. I hope the equipment and devices provided to me will greatly help me conduct various field survey, and at the same time the newly installed earthquake accelerometers bear a great significance in Nepal because they have been installed for the first time by non-government sector.

 

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

Dr. Shrestha is now Associate Professor of Nepal Engineering College, Director of the Center for Disaster Risk Studies (CDRS) and also the Vice Principal of the college. Dr. Shrestha has actively participated in and led those events that Nepal Engineering College and Ehime University have jointly held since he returned home, which include three international symposia and academic conferences on disaster prevention. Therefore, he is on his way to becoming the central figure in earthquake and landslide disaster mitigation activities of Nepal. Furthermore, domestically in Nepal as well, he has conducted various research activities as joint projects with government organizations or other colleges and universities within the country. He is expected to become the principal pillar of Nepal Engineering College and of disaster prevention activities in Nepal. Ehime University that has already been involved in research activities of disaster prevention in Nepal will also continue to support Nepal Engineering College and Dr. Shrestha.

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Indonesia

Educational Background in Japan:

April 2000 - June 2004

Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Gadjah Mada University/ Lecturer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: November 23, 2008 - November 30, 2008 (8days)

Institution: Gadjah Mada University

Field of Research Guidance: Development of immunological diagnosis and vaccines against fish diseases

Research equipments: Protein electrophoresis apparatus(ATTO compact PAGE twin (AE7341), Gel caster (AE7344), Safety cover for AE7340), Protein blotting apparatus(ATTO compact blotter (AE7500P)), Experimental plastic ware(Pipette tip (large), Pipette tip (small)) Other equipment and reagents(Syringe filter for sterilization, Bottle top filter for sterilization, Transfer PVDF membrane, ECL detection kit, Acrylamide, Bis-acrylamide, Albumin, PolyI:PolyC, Rainbow protein size marker)

Research instruction details and results:

At Gadja Mada University (UGM) in Indonesia, together with Dr. Murwantoko, the former international student, we conducted research on the application of antibodies produced against bacterially synthesized fish virus proteins for diagnosis and vaccination. The research equipments brought from Japan can be used as powerful tools to verify properties of proteins synthesized by Escherichia coli and to check the antibody titer. We also discussed the diagnostic method of fish diseases using molecular biological technique such as PCR. Apart from our joint research efforts, we participated in a joint symposium held by UGM, University of Science, Malaysia (USM) and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), gave a basic lecture and a technical training course on immunological methods for undergraduate students of agricultural and pharmaceutical departments and gave advanced lectures to graduate students as well. Moreover, we could promote exchanges with students and teachers with a wide variety of backgrounds from various departments of UGM on several occasions including a seminar to introduce NAIST and postgraduate education in Japan to those who were interested in studying in Japan.

Impression of this program by Former International student:

This Follow-up Research Guidance program gave me a precious opportunity to discuss my current research and learn the latest experimental techniques directly form my former supervisor, Prof. Kawaichi. Although we can discuss through Internet, it is more productive to discuss in situ looking at what we can do and what we can’t do in my laboratory. This program also provides us with new equipments and reagents. Best of all, this program enables my students to learn the most recent research topics and encourages them to continue their education in graduate schools in Japan.

 

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

Dr. Murwantoko entered the PhD program of the Graduate School of Biological Sciences of NAIST in April 2000 with the support of Iida Scholarship. He conducted research in my laboratory on HtrA1, which is a human gene related with the onset of osteoarthritis, and obtained his PhD in 2004. As he had originally been engaged in immunological study about viral diseases of fish, he studied in my laboratory not only molecular biological approach but also immunological approach to understand diseases of humans and animals and mastered various techniques related with these approaches. NAIST had actually accepted a number of students from UGM prior to Dr. Murwantoko and concluded an academic exchange agreement with UGM in 2005. Since then, UGM and NAIST have continued productive exchanges, which include joint symposia held in Indonesia in 2005, 2007 and March 2008. On such occasions, I visited Indonesia for a few days and had discussions on our research project. This time, I could stay in Indonesia as long as one week, so we could take plenty of time to work together and discuss our research in detail.

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: China

Educational Background in Japan:

April 2000 - March 2003

Graduate School of Biosphere Sciences, Hiroshima University (Doctor)

April 2003 - March 2005

Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University (Assistant professor)

Present Institution / Status: Nanjing Normal University/ Professor

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: October 28, 2008 - November 3, 2008 (7days)

Institution: Nanjing Normal University

Field of Research Guidance: Chemistry on organic functionality

Research equipments:   Potentio/galvanostat (HOKUTO HAB-151), Function generator (YOKOGAWA FG110)

Research instruction details and results:

Dr. Jiang worked for two years as a research assistant at Prof. Harima’s laboratory after obtaining a doctor’s degree at Hiroshima University. During her work there, she shed light, by a newly developed experimental method, on the charge transport mechanisms of conducting polymers from a viewpoint of mobility evaluation. She then published the results in ten international papers in the fields of physical chemistry, material science, and electrochemistry. She was promoted to a full professor three years after she began teaching at Nanjing Normal University where she now engages herself in education and research activities. The problem is that her alma mater lacks necessary measuring apparatuses, chemicals for experiments, and repair/maintenance services, which makes it difficult for her to pursue research topics in material science. The two devices brought to the Nanjing university were the same ones as Dr. Jiang had used during her days at Hiroshima University. They are ready for experiment when combined with other research apparatuses purchased from the funds she raised by herself. Thanks to this research instruction project, we were able to construct a nice research environment. In addition, through seminars, faculty members of the chemistry group could recognize anew the importance of material science studies. With these efforts, we were able to establish a system of cooperation with other researchers of the faculty.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

I would like to acknowledge JASSO, Hiroshima University and Prof. Harima for providing me this Follow-up Services for International Students who studied in Japan. This follow-up program is very helpful for our research group. The donated two research equipments are very useful for us to develop our research work here in Nanjing Normal University and the intellectual guidance of Prof. Harima will make our research work very smooth. I think this program will not only help our research work, but also promote the communication and friendship between Hiroshima University and Nanjing Normal University.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

While in Japan, Dr. Jiang was very serious, competitive, and always eager to learn. She was precise in her experiment techniques, patient, and capable of performing difficult experiments without any troubles. Her research data were always reliable and accurate. During my visit to Nanjing Normal University, she made all the necessary arrangements including transportation, accommodations, tax exemption procedures for the equipment, and setting up a site for award presentation. Her attention to details, which is characteristic of her, was evident in these arrangements. It was also clear that, through the way she talked to other researchers and students at the university, she was highly trusted and expected by many people. This visit has set forth a momentum for joint experiments with Dr. Jiang and other members of the chemistry group at Nanjing Normal University. I am convinced that further exchanges will continually take place between Nanjing and Hiroshima.

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Thailand

Educational Background in Japan:

October 2000 - March 2004

Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Chiang Mai University/ Assistant Professor

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: November 11, 2008 - December 2, 2008 (14 days)
*He had to extend the period of his research because of the blockade of international airports in Bangkok by anti-government organizations that began on Nov. 26, 2008.

Institution: Chiang Mai University

Field of Research Guidance: Environmental analytical chemistry

Research equipments: Minipump MP-Σ3 (SIBATA 080860-3), Personal air sampling holder ATPS-20H(SIBATA 080150-0201)

Research instruction details and results:

In Thailand and many other countries of Southeast Asia and Africa, households depend on wood, coal, charcoal, animal droppings, and crop waste as home fuels. They are burned in simple stoves that often lead to in incomplete combustion. As a result, many women and children are daily exposed to highly concentrated air polluting substances, including fine particles, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides. Such an exposure undeniably aggravates asthma and increases the risk of lung cancer and other serious diseases. One way to measure the level of exposure for local people is a portable air sampler. It can be used to collect air samples in and outside the house and measure the concentration of fine particles and other harmful chemicals. The air sampler given to the recipient in this program has made it much easier to collect air samples. The advisor provided detailed instructions on its operation, while actually collecting air samples in a mountain village to measure the concentration of fine particles. It is a significant progress that, under this program, the former international student is now able to carry out sample collection by herself. Expectations are high for future joint studies.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

I am truly appreciative of the support including the equipment extended to me by the JASSO and of instructions provided by Assoc. Prof. Toriba. At my university, the research environment is often inadequate for former international students to continue their studies. We are happy that the equipment we have received in this program will be a great help to our research activities. I learned how to use the equipment and actually collected air samples inside and outside the houses in a hill tribe village and analyzed the level of air pollution. I plan to continue the measurement of air pollution in Thailand through joint research programs with Kanazawa University, while further deepening the mutual understanding of each other and Thai-Japanese cultures through human exchanges.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

When Dr. Thaneeya enrolled in the doctorate course at Kanazawa University, she was hardly able to speak Japanese. I was concerned if she was able to make friends with Japanese students around her. As it turned out, my concern was totally unnecessary as she made many friends in just a few months not only at the research lab, but in her private life as well. I was surprised to see the level of closeness she developed with her friends—such personal closeness is rare even among Japanese people. One of her research focuses was on the analysis of the metabolites of environmental polluting chemicals excreted in human urine. Many of her papers were published in international journals. She was glad to take part in this program as she had coped with a difficult research environment after her return home. She has been instrumental in establishing inter-college exchanges between Kanazawa University and Chiang Mai University. She is expected to serve as an advisor to future international students when they are received by our university.

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Taiwan

Educational Background in Japan:

April 1986 - March 1988

Graduate School of Letters, Kumamoto University (Master)

April 2000 - March 2006

Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Nan Jeon Institute of Technology/ Associate Professor

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: September 12, 2008 - September 21, 2008 (8days)

Institution: Nan Jeon Institute of Technology

Field of Research Guidance: Urban Design

Research equipments: Note book Computer (SONY VAIO VGN-SZ75B/B), Projector (EPSON EMP-1700)

Research instruction details and results:

For the overseas Chinese culture, the Taoist Temples play an important role as a center of urban exchanges. As it is a religious facility, it is often at the center of regional welfare activities. It is also a place where festive occasions take place. With all these functions, the mausoleum is an attractive source for hands-on type tourism. This study was conducted to demonstrate these varied functions by examining mausoleums in Taipei and Kaohsiung Province in Taiwan. In these field surveys, a notebook personal computer was fully utilized to make changes in the survey sheets at the site or produce explanations for local people. A projector was also used at a research exchange meeting held in Taiwan in November 2008. Today, Dr. Hsiao is using these devices in data accumulation and sorting.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

The JASSO’s research support was highly useful. I felt sorry whenever I had to ask my advisor to share research burdens. The notebook personal computer used in the field study has become a fixture in my research room. I use it to collect data and analyze them. Japanese-made personal computers are very expensive in Taiwan, but everyone wants them for their high performance. I used to have problems linking documents produced on a Japanese-made computer to a Taiwanese projector. Such a connection often took time and I was unable to open files sometimes. I have none of these problems now with the new notebook and the projector. I also use them in preparing documents for joint ceremonies with the Japanese university. I am truly grateful for the equipment.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

Dr. Hsiao was a serious graduate student. She obtained a doctorate while studying at Kumamoto University. She is currently an associate professor at Nan Jeon Institute of Technology in Taiwan, where she also assumes the main responsibility for teaching the Japanese language. At the request of the institute, she led the development of an exchange program with the education department of Kumamoto University three years ago. Since then, six people came to Japan and three went to Taiwan as exchange students under the program. Symposiums on joint research have also been held twice. I intend to continue my support for her studies focused on mausoleums and hands-on tourism utilizing these facilities. I am also highly appreciative of support extended to our activities by the JASSO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: China

Educational Background in Japan:

April 1998 - March 2001

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Shandong University/ Professor

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: September 3, 2008 - September 10, 2008 (8days)

Institution: Shandong University

Field of Research Guidance: Chiral Medicinal Chemistry

Research equipments: Chiral HPLC column (Chiralpak IA (analytical) , Chiralpak IA guard cartridge, Chiralpak IB (analytical) , Chiralpak IB guard cartridge, Guard cartridge holder)
Research instruction details and results:

It is essential to master the technique to separate chiral compounds efficiently in pursuing drug discovery research. There are several known methods to separate chiral compounds, among which the HPLC method using chiral HPLC columns is not only the fastest and easiest way to achieve separation but also makes it possible to achieve separation routinely. However, the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Shandong University where Professor Liu, the former international student, is engaged in drug discovery research had not performed chiral separation before, and the school did not have any chiral columns either. In addition, the importance of optically active substances in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry was not well recognized at the school. Therefore, taking the opportunity given by the program, and by using chiral HPLC columns as the research equipment, I showed him how to synthesize optically active substances efficiently, and he mastered the technique. Moreover, he learned the importance of using optically active substances in drug discovery research and the knowledge about molecular design strategies of chiral compounds. It is believed to be meaningful from the perspective of international exchanges as well that I was able to contribute to a situation where the former international student established an environment to start the advanced research in this field in his own country.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

The follow-up research guidance of JASSO is a rather good system to the former international students who had studied in Japan. It not only provides some research supports that will be very helpful for the researches in their home country, it also provides the chance for the international students to meet with their supervisors, to report the recent developments in their researches and others, to remind of the past days together. It is also an good opportunity for the international students to express their thankness to their supervisors, to show the cultures and traditions, and to increase the bilateral understandings. Thank you all!

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

When Dr. Liu was studying at our laboratory, I had an impression that he was a nice young man who was very honest, modest and polite. He used to be involved in research actively and did not wait until someone else told him what to do. He worked on experiments from early in the morning till late at night even on Sundays. He really had an ideal attitude toward research as a doctoral student. I have given instructions to several students at doctor’s course in my career, and I believe I was very lucky as PhD advisor to get acquainted with such a brilliant student as Dr. Liu. After he left our laboratory, we co-authored some research papers, every one of which was developed from his research achievement. It gives me a great pleasure as his advisor in Japan that he has become a professor with quite an accomplishment in his hometown, Jinan. He also has a favorable impression of Japan, and I have just received a request that he would like to send one of his students, a very good student, to my laboratory again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: China

Educational Background in Japan:

April 1999 - March 2001

Graduate School of Fisheries, Tokyo University of Fisheries (Master)

April 2001 - March 2004

Graduate School of Fisheries, Tokyo University of Fisheries (Doctor)

April 2004 - March 2006

Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers)

Present Institution / Status: Dalian Fisheries University/ Professor

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: August 29, 2008 - September 7, 2008 (10days)

Institution: Dalian Fisheries University

Field of Research Guidance: Acoustic Fish Resource Assessment

Research equipments: GPS Chart Plotter with Fish Finder (FURUNO GP-7000F)

Research instruction details and results:

Since his return to China, Dr. Tang has been working as a professor at Dalian Fisheries University. While he was in Japan, he obtained a doctorate in fisheries resource investigation using a fish finder. At his university, however, devices for experiments and research environment are inadequate, and he has very few opportunities to conduct field studies. This time, I brought to him simple equipment to conduct research on fisheries resources including carp, silver carp, bighead carp, etc. in a fresh water lake in the north of the Liaoning Province. The handmade equipment comprised an ordinary fish finder and a personal computer. In a survey conducted on board a chartered fishing boat, the equipment detected the presence of many fish together with precise position data. Although not as powerful as a specially designed fish finder, our simple equipment was fully useful as a resource research tool. My visit there was fruitful as I gave lectures at the university and held talks on education and research cooperation with fellow researchers. Prof. Tang plans to present his research results at the Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society in November 2008.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

I thank the JASSO for this opportunity to see my former instructor in Japan again. And I am truly appreciative of the research equipment brought to my university from Japan. With this equipment, I was able to conduct a meaningful field survey at the lake. The survey results were highly regarded by local firms. In this experiment, the acoustical resource survey, whose application was still in a rudimentary stage in China, came to be recognized as a valid means of study. I believe that it will make tangible contributions to China’s future resource management in fresh water fishing and ecology. I plan to present the research results from this survey in the next Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society. The visiting research instructor gave lectures at my university on such topics as the basics of fisheries acoustics and advanced techniques. They were very useful to those students who attended the lectures. I truly feel that, not only by gaining knowledge, but also by attending classes, the Japan-China friendship and mutual understanding have deepened. Under this program, we were able to conduct joint research with a Japanese university and open prospects for future fisheries surveys in China. I will be always thankful for continuing JASSO support.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

Prof. Tang is very fluent in Japanese as he stayed in Japan for more than seven years during which he took the master’s, doctor’s and post-doctorate courses. After completing the graduate studies, he worked at my lab as a post-doctorate researcher for two years, focusing on the investigation of resource amounts using a sonar. “That’s OK. No problem”--this was his pet phrase. He was extremely optimistic. I remember an academic conference that took place in a foreign country some years ago. He forgot his air ticket and wallet on a park bench. People around him were very concerned, but he himself didn’t seem to care about it very much. Once intro research, however, he instantly transformed himself into a very strict and stubborn man. After Prof. Tang’s return home to China, my university has received his students on a number of occasions. I also visit his university once or twice a year. Our communication is continuing in this way.

 

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Indonesia

Educational Background in Japan:

April 1998 - March 2000

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University (Master)

April 2000 - March 2003

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Gahja Mada University / Lecturer

 

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: August 21, 2008 - August 30, 2008 (10days)

Institution: Gahja Mada University

Field of Research Guidance: Fisheries

Research equipments:· Homogenizer (AS ONE CM-100), Photometer (AS ONE AP-101), 3UV Multi-Wavelength Lamp (Funakoshi 3UV-38), Magnetic Stirer (Kenis SRS (60Hz)), Electrophoresis (Kenis 8-PitSub)

Research instruction details and results:

In the first half of my stay at University of Gadjah Mada, which Dr. Alim Isnansetyo belongs to, aiming at promoting collaborative researches and academic exchanges, I gave marine biotechnology seminars to more than 100 students and teaching staff on fungi infection control of cultivated Porphyra, on which our laboratory is now conducting researches. I also delivered a lecture to the teaching staffs of Fisheries Division on useful bioactive substances derived from marine organisms. To the students, I gave a special lecture on how to search for useful bioactive substances derived from marine organisms. Moreover, for Dr. Alim Isnansetyo himself, I isolated antibacterial marine bacteria from the sea water I collected on the spot with him and the members of his laboratory, explained how to cut specimens into pieces by using homogenizer which was one of the pieces of research equipment provided this time and how to estimate the number of marine bacteria by using spectrophotometer, while giving him instructions on the direction of his research on antibacterial substances from now on utilizing other pieces of research equipment.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

The follow-up research guidance is very effective program to improve the relationship not only between the former international student and the former supervisor, but also between two universities in Japan and Indonesia. My students and faculty members were very interested in the several activities such as general lecture, seminar and laboratory training during nine days of this program. Donation of laboratory equipments is also very helpful to improve the research facilities in my laboratory. I hope JASSO may provide a competitive research grant for former international students to initiate collaborative researches between the former international student and the former supervisor.

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

When Dr. Alim Isnansetyo first joined our laboratory, as it was after he had attended the Japanese language training program for six months, he communicated relatively smoothly in Japanese with other Japanese students about experiments at the laboratory. He had meals with other members of the laboratory and actively participated in various events, so it seemed to me that he was trying hard to adapt himself to the Japanese culture and had a strong desire to study. He was actually working hard and became a role model for other Japanese students.

After returning to Indonesia upon completion of his studying at masters and doctoral courses for five years in Japan, he continued corresponding with me about corrections to be made to the paper he had submitted before he finished his doctoral program or about the acceptance of his paper and its proof reading. We have stayed in contact with each other by various ways such as exchanging emails about his research since then. Even after five years since he completed his study at our university, nothing has changed in the way he and I communicate with each other.

 

 

 

 

 

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<Profile (Former international student)>

Nationality: Thailand

Educational Background in Japan:

October 1999 - September 2000

Faculty of Veterinary Science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University (Researcher)

October 2000 - September 2004

Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University (Doctor)

Present Institution / Status: Khon Kaen University / Lecturer

 

 

 

<Follow-up Research Fellowship>

Period: July 30, 2008 - August 8, 2008 (10days)

Institution: Khon Kaen University

Field of Research Guidance: Fish Diseases

Research equipments: Cool Incubator (CN-25C)  ×2

Research instruction details and results:

Saprolegniasis, which is a fungal disease, occurs on carp and tilapia eggs, and the disease has to be dealt with for fish production in the region where Dr. Chukanhom is from. For their surveys on the actual conditions of the disease, I first gave him instructions on isolating and identifying the species that caused the disease. The fungi species isolated from the surface of the egg were mainly those water molds that are classified in the genus Achlya. The cultivation temperature is a very important factor for the fungi, and it is particularly important to grow them at the temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. However, because low temperature incubators were not available in the country, it was difficult to grow the fungi, and often times the fungi were killed by bacterial contamination. Therefore it was very difficult to conduct various researches, but by using the two low temperature incubators, which was provided this time, it has become possible to stably grow those fungi species in Thailand where the temperature is high. Moreover, for management and control of the fungal disease, I gave him instructions on the drug susceptibility testing method, especially on the basic method of using Thai herbs to manage and control the disease. It was an achievement that I could teach Dr. Chukanhom basic techniques with which he could now deal with the problem on his own.

 

Impression of this program by Former International student:

My research guidance was so important. Prof. Hatai gave me some good advices for my works on fungal isolation and prevention. His advices were valid for my research work. He also taught me some technique about the research that I could follow easily. In addition he guided how to collect and identified as well as how to prepare manuscript. I have gained very good experiences for my future research work.

 

 

<Research advisor's Impressions for the former International student while studying in Japan and communication after studying in Japan>

When Dr. Chukanhom started his research at our university, he did not have a good command of the Japanese language and was alone because his wife and children remained in Thailand, so he repeatedly suffered from homesick. In addition, it was also a matter of concern if he could get along well with other Japanese students, but he gradually got used to his life in Japan and began to work energetically on his research. As the university he belongs to and our university have concluded an arrangement to promote academic exchanges, I have many opportunities to visit him at his university, and it is a great pleasure for me to see that he is establishing his career both as teaching staff and university staff and gaining an important position at the university. Whenever I visit the country, he picks me up at the airport, drives me to the hotel, and he and his family always provide me with warm welcome even today. He is now responsible not only for lectures and training but also for taking care of the thesis of undergraduate students and instructions to master’s students. Therefore it seems to me that he is making the most of what he studied and experienced in Japan. Furthermore, I do expect that he will make good advances in his research as new research equipment has been installed through the program this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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