Titanium Symposium 2024
On November 15, 2024, “Titanium Symposium 2024 (The 8th Titanium Symposium)” was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo. It was hosted by the Japan Titanium Society, the Japan Institute of Titanium, the Rare Metal Workshop (Organizer: Professor Toru H. Okabe), Research Center for Sustainable Material Energy Integration, and JX Metals Endowed Unit.
The 53rd Molten Salt Chemistry Workshop Held with Professor Ouchi Serving as Chair of the Organizing Committee
On November 1, 2024, “The 53rd Molten Salt Chemistry Workshop” was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo. The event was organized by the Molten Salt Committee, the Electrochemical Society of Japan, and the Research Center for Sustainable Material Energy Integration, IIS. Prof. Takanari Ouchi, served as the chair of the workshop’s organizing committee.
Professor Zhigang Zak Fang from the University of Utah Visited Okabe and Ouchi Laboratories.
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Professor Zhigang Zak Fang from the University of Utah visited the Okabe and Ouchi laboratories, the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) at the University of Tokyo.
Professor Takanari Ouchi Gave a Lecture to 200 First-Year Students at Junior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba
On October 5, 2024, Prof. Takanari Ouchi gave a lecture to approximately 200 first-year students at Junior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba. The purpose of this lecture was to broaden the perspectives of junior high school students and expose them to various values.
Symposium on Industry-Academia Cooperation and Human Resource Development, Organized by the JX Metals Endowed Unit
On September 20, 2024, the Symposium on Industry– Academia Cooperation and Human Resource Development was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo. The event was hosted by the JX Metals Endowed Unit.
The 1st Workshop on Metallurgical Processing with Professor Ouchi Serving as an Organizer
For two days from August 1 to August 2, 2024, the First Workshop on Metallurgical Process was held at the Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe. This unit, the Laboratory of Non-ferrous Extractive Metallurgy, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, and Endowed Research unit of Non-ferrous Smelting and Environmental Science at Tohoku University participated as co-organizers. Prof. Takanari Ouchi was involved in the organizing team and also gave an oral presentation.
Tour of the Ouchi Laboratory at UTokyo Komaba Research Campus Open House 2024
For two days from June 7 to June 8, 2024, the UTokyo Komaba Campus Research Open House 2024 took place and the Ouchi Laboratory presented an exhibit on the smelting and recycling of non-ferrous metals such as precious metals and rare metals, as well as related processes.
UTokyo-IIS Incubation Meeting 2024
On June 6, 2024, the UTokyo-IIS Incubation Meeting 2024 was held. This event was planned to promote commercialization for research activities at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) by introducing the activities to the professionals and front managers or higher-level employees from various industries.
Dr. Jonathan Steven Paras from Sandia National Laboratory Visited IIS and Nippon Steel Corporation
On March 14, 2024, Prof. Takanari Ouchi brought Dr. Jonathan Steven Paras from Sandia National Laboratories to East Nippon Works Area of Nippon Steel Corporation together with Prof. Shunsuke Yagi. Dr. Paras also visited the IIS on March 15, 2024.
The 17th Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing（RMW)
For two days from March 8 to March 9, 2024, the 17th Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing (RMW17) was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This annual workshop is an international industry-academia collaborative workshop on materials processing, jointly organized by Prof. Toru H. Okabe and Prof. Shunsuke Yagi of the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo, as well as Prof. Donald R. Sadoway and Prof. Antoine Allanore of MIT.
Takashi Nakamura Symposium at TMS2024 Organized by Professor Ouchi
For two days from March 5 to March 6, 2024, Process Metallurgy and Environmental Engineering: An EPD Symposium in Honor of Takashi Nakamura, former Project Professor of this unit, was held in the TMS 2024 Annual Meeting & Exhibition (March 3–7), Orlando. This event was held in honor of Prof. Takashi Nakamura‘s achievements to date.
Cutting-Edge Materials Research Open House
On February 22, 2024, the Cutting-edge Materials Research Open House was held at UTokyo Komaba Research Campus.
Special Joint Symposium: Frontiers of Extraction and Recycling Technology for Precious Metals (The 11th Precious Metal Symposium)
On January 12, 2024, the 11th Symposium on Precious Metals was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo. It was hosted by the Rare Metal Workshop (Organizer: Professor Toru H. Okabe), Research Center for Sustainable Material Energy Integration, and JX Metals Endowed Unit.
Titanium Symposium 2023
On November 24, 2023, Titanium Symposium 2023 (The 7th Titanium Symposium) was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo. The event was co-hosted by the Japan Titanium Society, the Japan Institute of Titanium, the Rare Metal Workshop (108th Session), the Research Center for Sustainable Material Energy Integration, and the JX Metals Endowed Unit.
Professor Takanari Ouchi gave a Lecture to 300 Third-Year Students at Kaisei Junior High School date Saturday, November 11, 2023 2023 年
On November 11, 2023, Prof. Takanari Ouchi, Project Lecturer, delivered a lecture to 309 third-year students at Kaisei Junior High School. The lecture, designed to assist students with their career and subject selection, was given by Prof. Ouchi as an alumnus of the school specifically chosen for the event.
Celebration of Professor Toru H. Okabe’s Medal with Purple Ribbon
On September 29, 2023, a party was held in the foyer on the second floor of the An Building of the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo, to honor Prof. Toru H. Okabe, Project Professor, of the University of Tokyo on receiving the Medal with Purple Ribbon. The party was organized by Associate Prof. Osamu Takeda, Tohoku University; Associate Prof. Shunsuke Yagi, the University of Tokyo; and this unit’s own Prof. Takanari Ouchi, Project Lecturer of this unit and doubled as a research and technical exchange meeting.
Symposium on Challenges and Initiatives for Talent Acquisition and Development in the Domestic Manufacturing Industry, Organized by the JX Metals Endowed Unit.
On September 8, 2023, the Symposium on Challenges and Initiatives for Talent Acquisition and Development of the Domestic Manufacturing Industry was held at the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo.
Faculty and Students from University of Twente Visited the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo
On July 14, 2023, two faculty members and 15 students from University of Twente visited the Institute of Industrial Science (IIS), the University of Tokyo.
Tour of the Ouchi Laboratory at UTokyo Komaba Research Campus Open House 2023
For two days from June 9 to June 10, 2023, the Ouchi Laboratory conducted laboratory tours with presentations on the smelting, recycling, and related processes of non-ferrous, precious, and rare metals at the UTokyo Komaba Campus Research Open House 2023.
The 16th Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing (RMW16)
For two days from March 24 to March 25, 2023, the 16th Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing (RMW16) was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
