We are currently facing social issues such as poverty, discrimination, climate change and an aging society, and the university has a responsibility to solve these issues and construct a better future. Engineering covers large academic fields such as basic science, science and technology and solving practical social issues. Utilizing the knowledge obtained by investigating engineering fields, we need to achieve social implementation. It is therefore important to build up a strong relationship between the university and society. The Next Generation Electron Microscopy Social Cooperation Program was established to reinforce social cooperation in the electron microscopy field, and the program will contribute to the society through advanced research and education. The school of engineering at the University of Tokyo will act on social change and serve the public across the whole world through advanced electron microscopy.
Dean, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Takao Someya
Since the number of global issues is increasing, demands and expectations for science and technology innovation are growing more and more. Now, state-of-the-art electron microscopy has become an indispensable tool for science and technology, such as nanotechnology, materials science, quantum technology, medical technology and drug delivery systems. In this social cooperation program, we will develop next generation electron microscopy for the future of science and technology. There is a long-standing history of electron microscopy in Japan, and electron microscopy is now called Japan’s forte. This program will further advance current electron microscopy techniques, and contribute to the development of science and technology for human society. It is also our pleasure to encourage students, young researchers and engineers through this program. We would greatly appreciate your valuable suggestions and strong support for this program.
Professor, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Naoya Shibata
Since the University of Tokyo–JEOL University–Corporate Collaboration Office was established in June 2005, we have achieved several breakthroughs in the electron microscopy society such as the first introduction of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy in Japan, the development of light-element visualized atomic-resolution electron microscopy, the development of a magnetic field free atomic resolution electron microscope, and the world record in spatial resolution. To enhance our priority and potential, it is important to educate and develop young researchers in this field. We therefore have launched the Next Generation Electron Microscopy Social Cooperation Program to develop human resources and education. This program would contribute to educate graduate students and working professionals in advanced electron microscopy, train highly specialized researchers, and host seminars and lectures on advanced electron microscopy. To solve social issues, we will work closely together with the collaboration office to effectively proceed with education and research development via next generation electron microscopy. We greatly appreciate your continuous support and encouragement.
Professor, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Yuichi Ikuhara