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Nov. 23(Poster session) / Nov.24 / Nov. 25

November 24 (Friday) , 2006
10:00-11:00

Opening remarks

Chairperson

  • Toshio Yokoyama (Vice President, Kyoto University)
  • Numyoot Songthanapitak (President, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi)
  • Soottiporn Chittmittrapap (Vice President, Chulalongkorn University)
  • Wattana Swanyatiputi (Vice President, Kasetsart University)
  • Hiroshi Matsumoto (Executive Vice President, Kyoto University)
11:00-12:05 Keynote Lecture
(11:00-11:40) Susumu Iai (Kyoto University)
“Sustainability Science - A Transdisciplinary Approach for Key Issues in the 21st Century-” (abstract pdf)
(11:40-12:05) Kozo Hiramatsu (Kyoto University)
“Expanding the Perspectives of the Previous Symposium Held in 2005 on the Theme of “Coexistence with Nature in a ‘Glocalizing’ World” (abstract pdf)
12:05 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 General Session I
Human & Natural Systems
- Formation of a Strategic Base for the Multidisciplinary Study of Biodiversity -
Chairperson: Noriyuki Sato
(13:30 - 13:40) Noriyuki Sato (Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Multidisciplinary Studies of Biodiversity at Kyoto University” (abstract pdf)
(13:40 - 14:05) Shoko Sakai (Center for Ecological Research, Kyoto University, Japan)
“General Flowering in Bornean Tropical Forests: What We Have Learned from 15-year Study in Lambir Hills” (abstract pdf)
(14:05 - 14:30) Rhett D. Harrison (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama)
“Figs of Lambir Hills, Sarawak: Overview of a Diverse Plant Assemblage” (abstract pdf)
14:40-15:40 General Session II
Human & Natural Systems
- Innovative Food and Environmental Studies Pioneered by Entomomimetic Sciences -
Chairperson: Naoki Mori
(14:40 - 15:00) Kenji Fujisaki (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Innovative Food and Environmental Studies Pioneered by Entomomimetic Sciences” (abstract pdf)
(15:00 - 15:20) Ritsuo Nishida (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Deciphering Chemical Language of Insects within Ecological Networks” (abstract pdf)
(15:20 - 15:40) Keng Hong Tan (The International Plant Protection Convention, Malaysia)
“The Dilemma of Fruit Fly Area-wide Control” (abstract pdf)
15:50-16:50 General Session III
Human & Natural Systems
- Microbial-Process Development Pioneering Future Production Systems -
Chairperson: Mitsuyoshi Ueda
(15:50 - 16:00) Mitsuyoshi Ueda (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Development of White Biotechnology” (abstract pdf)
(16:00 - 16:15) Kazuyoshi Futai and Ryota Kataoka (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Prospective Roles of Endophytic Actinomycetes in Protection of Host Plants against Pathogens.” (abstract pdf)
(16:15 - 16:30) Jun-ichi Azuma, Masahiro Sakamoto and Kazuya Yokoishi (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Why Chlorella is important - Properties of Chlorella Vulgaris RE3921 Having Torelance against Alkaline Condition -” (abstract pdf)
(16:30 - 16:50) Akihiko Kondo (Kobe University, Japan)
“Biomass Conversion - Production of Bio-fuels and Chemicals from Starch and Cellulose”  (abstract pdf)
17:00-18:00 General Session IV
Human & Natural Systems
- Integrated Area Studies -
Chairperson: Varaporn Vuddhakul
(17:00 - 17:15) Shigeo Kobayashi (Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Synthetic Approach on Rehabilitation of Degraded Tropical Forest” (abstract pdf)
(17:15 - 17:30) Varaporn Vuddhakul1, Fumiko Kasuga2, and Mitsuaki Nishibuchi3
(1Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, 2National Institute of Health Sciences, and 3Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Marine Environment Is the Source of Food and Potentially Hazardous Organisms for Humans: a Collaborative Risk Assessment Study on a Seafood-Borne Bacterial Infection in Southern Thailand” (abstract pdf)
(17:30 - 17:45) Yoshitsugu Nakaguchi1, Noriyoshi Masuda2, Tetsuya Ishizuka2, Satoru Ohnaka2, Toshinori Hayashi2, Kiyoshi Yasukawa3, Takahiko Ishiguro2 and Mitsuaki Nishibuchi1
(1Center for Southeast Asian Studies and 3Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, and 2Tosoh Corporation, Japan)
“A Novel mRNA-targeted Method to Accurately Detect a Bacterial Pathogen: a Possible Tool to Improve Risk Assessment in the Area Where an Easy and Quick Quantitative Data Collection is Needed” (abstract pdf)
(17:45 - 18:00) Caverlee Cary (Associate Director, GIS Center, UC Berkeley; U.S.A., Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan)
“At the Nexus of History and Geography: GIS Applications in Area Studies” (abstract pdf)
19:00-21:00 Banquet

November 25 (Saturday) , 2006
9:00-10:00

General Session V
Human & Natural Systems
- Elucidation of the Active Geosphere -
Chairperson: Tomotsuka Takayama

(9:00 - 9:20)

James Mori (Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Earthquake Studies of the Active Geosphere: Faulting, Seismic Structures, and Tsunamis” (abstract pdf)

(9:20 - 9:40)

Takehiko Satomura (Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Introduction of Collaborative Activities with Asian Countries in the Field of Active Geosphere”  (abstract pdf)

(9:40 - 10:00)

Thanawat Jarupongsakul1, Hajime Naruse2, Shigehiro Fujino2, and Apichat Suphawajruksakul1
(1 Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2 Faculty of Science, Kyoto University)
“The Characteristic Features of the 2004 Tsunami Deposits in Thailand” (abstract pdf)

10:10-11:10

General Session VI
Human & Man-made Systems
- Sustainable Energy Systems -
Chairperson: Susumu Yoshikawa

(10:10 - 10:30)

Susumu Yoshikawa (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University, Japan)
“New Energy 50% Initiative, 2030 -The 21st Century COE on Sustainable Energy System -”  (abstract pdf)

(10:30 - 10:50)

H.P. Garg (IREDA Chair Emeritus Professor (Renewable Energy), Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, India)
“Environment and Social Impact of Renewable Energy in India” (abstract pdf)

(10:50 - 11:10)

Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Present Situations and Prospects on Bioethanol and Biodiesel in Relation to Kyoto Protocol”  (abstract pdf)

11:20-12:20

General Session VII
Human & Man-made Systems
- Natural Disaster Science and Disaster Reduction -
Chairperson: James Mori

(11:20 - 11:40)

Tomotsuka Takayama (Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Real-time Tsunami Prediction for Early Issue of Accurate Warning for Evacuation”  (abstract pdf)

(11:40 - 12:00)

Yasuto Tachikawa (Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan)
“Hydrologic Predictions in Sparsely Gauged River Basins for Flood Disaster Reduction”  (abstract pdf)

(12:00 - 12:20)

Tawatchai Tingsanchali (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
“Floods and Their Social and Environmental Impacts in the Surrounding Area of the Suvarnabhumi-Second Bangkok International Airport”  (abstract pdf)

12:20 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:30

Panel Discussion

  • Susumu Yoshikawa (Sustainable Energy Systems, Kyoto University, Japan)
  • James Mori (Elucidation of the Active Geosphere, Kyoto University, Japan)
  • Kazuyoshi Futai (Microbial-Process Development Pioneering Future Production Systems, Kyoto University, Japan)
  • Terry Rambo(Khon Kaen University)
  • Warawut Chulalaksananukul (Chulalongkorn University)
  • Alisa Vangnai (Chulalongkorn University)

 

Closing Remark

  • Susumu Yoshikawa (Kyoto University)

November 23 (Thursday) , 2006
18:00-20:00

Poster session (18:00-20:00)

  1. Application of Metallic Titanium as the Substrate for Photoelectrode of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells (abstract pdf)
    Kinji Onoda, Supachai Ngamsinlapasathian, Takuya Fujieda, and Susumu Yoshikawa (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University)
  2. Light Management In Mesoporous TiO2 Electrode for Dye-sensitized Solar Cells (abstract pdf)
    Supachai Ngamsinlapasathian, Takuya Fujieda, Yoshikazu Suzuki, and Susumu Yoshikawa (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University)
  3. Microwave Spherical Torus Experiment toward Compact Fusion Reactor (abstract pdf)
    Takashi Maekawa, Hitoshi Tanaka, Masaki Uchida and Tomokazu Yoshinaga (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  4. Spatial Distribution of D-3He Advanced Fuels Fusion Reactions in an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement Device (abstract pdf)
    T. Oishi*, S. Ogawa, T. Takamatsu, H. Zen, K. Masuda and K. Yoshikawa
    (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University)
  5. Highly Efficient Production of Excited Neutral Helium Beams for Spectroscopic Diagnostics of Electric Fields in IEC Plasma (abstract pdf)
    Tetsua Nishi (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  6. Development of IR-FEL facility for Sustainable Science in Kyoto University (abstract pdf)
    Masatsugu Nakano, Norihito Ohkawachi, Zen Heishun, Toshiteru Kii, Kai Masuda, Hideaki Ohgaki, Kiyoshi Yoshikawa, Tetsuo Yamazaki (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University)
  7. Reforming of Biomass-derived CO2 by Composite Iron with Nickel and/or Copper (abstract pdf)
    Takashi Sagawa and Takashi Morii (Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University)
  8. Electrical Property of Mixed Conductor BaIn1_xCoxO3__ (abstract pdf)
    Teruaki Kobayashi, Mitsuhiro Hibino and Takeshi Yao (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  9. Organic Acid Production from Japanese Beech by Supercritical Water Treatment  (abstract pdf)
    Kei Yoshida and Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  10. Useful Products from Lignocellulosics by Supercritical Water Technologies (abstract pdf)
    Shiro Saka, Katsunobu Ehara Seiya Sakaguchi and Kei Yoshida (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  11. Fermentability of the Water-soluble Portion Obtained by Hot-compressed Water Treatment of Lignocellulosics (abstract pdf)
    Hisashi Miyafuji, Toshiki Nakata and Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  12. Thermal Stability of Biodiesel Fuel as Prepared by Supercritical Methanol Process  (abstract pdf)
    Hiroaki Imahara, Eiji Minami, Shusaku Hari and Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  13. Primary Pyrolysis Behavior of Wood Gasification Focusing on the Constituent Polymers  (abstract pdf)
    Takashi Hosoya, Haruo Kawamoto and Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  14. Kinetics in Hydrolysis of Oils/Fats and Subsequent Methyl Esterification in Two-Step Supercritical Methanol Method for Biodiesel Production (abstract pdf)
    Eiji Minami and Shiro Saka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  15. A Novel Non-Catalytic Biodiesel Production Process by Supercritical Methanol as NEDO “High Efficiency Bioenergy Conversion Project” (abstract pdf)
    Shiro Saka and Eiji Minami (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  16. Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel Fuel Production (abstract pdf)
    Ampaitepin Singhabhandhu, Tetsuo Tezuka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  17. Database-development, Modeling and Evaluation of Bio-energy in Thailand (abstract pdf)
    Tatsuzo Kawakami,Yukinobu Koyama,Surin Ngaemngam and Tetsuo Tezuka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  18. Wastes of Electronic and Electric Equipment (WEEE) recycling system in Vietnam: A Case Study on Copper Recycling (abstract pdf)
    Nguyen Duc Quang, Yamasue Eiji, Hideyuki Okumura, Keiichi N. Ishihara (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  19. Effect of Energy Policy on Biomass-based Power Generation in Thailand (abstract pdf)
    Surin Ngaemngam, Tetsuo Tezuka (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  20. Estimation of CO2 Emission from Airplane Idling on Airport Ground (abstract pdf)
    S. Umeda, E. Yamasue, H. Okumura and K. N. Ishihara (Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University)
  21. Induction of Allergic Contact Dermatitis by Astigmatid Mite-derived Monoterpene, a-Acaridial (abstract pdf)
    Toshio Sasai, Isamu Matsunaga*, Masahiko Sugita*, Ritsuo Nishida, Yasumasa Kuwahara, and Naoki Mori (Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, KyotoUniversity; *Institute for Virus Research, Kyoto University)
  22. Larval Feeding Preference and Body-color Polymorphism in Helicoverpa Armigera (abstract pdf)
    Azusa Yamasaki and Kenji Fujisaki (Division of Applied Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  23. Volicitin and Nitrogen Metabolism in Lepidopteran Caterpillars (abstract pdf)
    Naoko Yoshinaga, Takako Aboshi, Koji Noge, Ritsuo Nishida and Naoki Mori (Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  24. Characterization of Insecticidal Peptides from the Japanese Scorpion Liocheles Australasiae Venom (abstract pdf)
    Nobuto Matsushita, Junko Otsuki, Yosuke Hanai, Masahiro Miyashita, Yoshiaki Nakagawa, and Hisashi Miyagawa (Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  25. Effects of Number of Copulations on the Overwintering Success in Orius Species (abstract pdf)
    Takeo Kobayashi and Masahiro Osakabe (Division of Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  26. Prey-Predator Mutualism in a Tritrophic System on a Camphor Tree (abstract pdf)
    Atsushi Kasai, Shuichi Yanao, Masahiro Osakabe and Akio Takafuji (Division of Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  27. How Do Rhizosphere Bacteria Influence on Mycorrrhizal Synthesis of Japanese Black Pine ? (abstract pdf)
    Ryota Kataoka and Kazuyoshi Futai (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  28. Extraction of Polysaccharides from a Mushroom, Hericium Erinaceus, by Microwave Irradiation (abstract pdf)
    Yuuichi Ookushi, Masahiro Sakamoto and Jun-ichi Azuma (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  29. Degradation of Plant Cell Wall by Bacillus subtilis: Enzymatic Characterization and Preliminary X-ray Crystal Analysis of Rhamnogalacturonan Lyase YesW (abstract pdf)
    Akihito Ochiai, Takafumi Itoh, Akiko Kawamata, Masayuki Yamasaki, Bunzo Mikami, Wataru Hashimoto, and Kousaku Murata (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  30. Adsorption and Recycling of Heavy Metal Ions by Cell-surface-engineered Yeasts (abstract pdf)
    Kouichi Kuroda, Mitsuyoshi Ueda (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  31. Construction of Acid-tolerant Yeast by Artificial Improvement of Cell Surface (abstract pdf)
    Ken Matsui, Kouichi Kuroda, Mitsuyoshi Ueda (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  32. Creation of Rhizopus oryzae Lipase with Unique Substrate Specificity by Using Molecular Display and Combinatorial Mutagenesis Methods (abstract pdf)
    Michiko Kato, Seizaburo Shiraga, Mitsuyoshi Ueda (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  33. Characterization of a Mutant Excreting Lipids from Arachidonic Acid Producing Filamentous Fungus Mortierella alpina 1S-4 (abstract pdf)
    Akinori Ando, Eiji Sakuradani, Jun Ogawa, and Sakayu Shimizu (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  34. Biochemical and Applied Studies of Aminoalcohol Dehydrogenase from Rhodococcus Erythropolis (abstract pdf)
    Nobuyuki Urano, Takeru Ishige, Satoko Fukui, Michihiko Kataoka and Sakayu Shimizu (Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University)
  35. Microbial production of 2’-deoxyribonucleoside from glucose, acetaldehyde, and a nucleobase by multi-step enzyme catalyzed process (abstract pdf)
    Nobuyuki Horinouchi1, Jun Ogawa1, Takako Kawano1, Takafumi Sakai1, Kyota Saito1, Seiichiro Matsumoto2, Mie Sasaki2, Yoichi Mikami2 & Sakayu Shimizu1
    (1 Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, 2 Yuki Gosei Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
  36. Economic utilisation of Biogas as a Renewable Fuel for Fuel Cell  (abstract pdf)
    Butchaiah Gadde (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi)
  37. Hydrogen Production from the Steam and Dry Reforming of Methane: the Role of Ceria as Catalyst, Support, and Promoter (abstract pdf)
    Navadol Laosiripojanaa,* and Suttichai Assabumrungratb
    (a,* The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, b Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University)
  38. Pyrolysis Characteristics of Thai-agricultural Residues of Rice Straw, Rice Husk, and Corncob by TG-MS Technique and Kinetic Analysis (abstract pdf)
    Taro Sonobe1, Suneerat Pipatmanomai1, and Nakorn Worasuwannarak1, 2
    (1 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyoto University)
  39. A Numerical Model for Studying Local Small-scale Meteorological Processes in the Tropics
    Robert H. B. Exell (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi)
  40. The Storm Effects to Wave Height at Bangkhuntien Shoreline and the Upper Gulf of Thailand (abstract pdf)
    Prasertsak Ekphisutsuntorn1*, Prungchan Wongwises1, Chaiyuth Chinnarasri2
    and Usa Wannasingha Humphries3
    (1*The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Department of Environmental Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 1 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 3 Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi)
  41. The Effect of Rice Straw Management on Methane Emission in the Rice Field (abstract pdf)
    San Vibol1, Sirintornthep Towprayoon1, Amnat Chidthaisong2, Sasidhorn Buddhawong3
    (1 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s Unversity of Technology Thonbori, 2 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s Unversity of Technology Thonbori, 3 The School of Energy and Material, King Mongkut’s Unversity of Technology Thonbori)
  42. Potential Impact of Biomass Burning on Urban Air Quality : Case-study of Chiang Mai (abstract pdf)
    Sébastien Bonnet, Narongchai Suwanprik and Savitri Garivait (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi)
  43. Au-Zn Porphyrin Nanocomposite and Application for Analysis Organohalides (abstract pdf)
    Wisitsree Wiyaratn1*,Werasak Surareuagchai 2 and Mithran Somasundrum 3
    (1* The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Division of Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Toong-kru, 2 Division of Biotechnology, School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 3 Biochemical Engineering and Pilot Plant Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotecnology)
  44. Characterization of Nutrients Hydrolysis from Shrimp Pond Sediment (abstract pdf)
    Warut Namatra1 and Chalermraj Wantawin2
    (1 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2 Department of Environmental Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi)
  45. Study of Factors Influencing Slag Formation Potential of Lignite under Pulverised Fuel Combustion Conditions: Elemental Partitioning in Lignite Ashes and Slags
    Suneerat Pipatmanomai1, Nakorn Worasuwannarak1, Bundit Fungtammasan1 and Sankar Bhattacharya2
    (1 The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2 Corporate Research Centre (CRC) for Clean Power from Lignite)
  46. Management of Pb-Contaminated Sediment in Khli Ti Creek, Thailand (abstract pdf)
    Paweena Panichayapichet1,*, Nitisoravut Suwanchai2 and Arpa Wangkiat3
    (1* The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2 Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasart University, 3 Faculty of Engineering, Rangsit University)



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