2012: Natural Disasters: Impact and Management

17th Japanese-German Symposium

Jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.

Date: May 11–12, 2012
Venue: Münster, University of Münster, Dept. of Chemistry

PROGRAM

May 11, 2012

12:00 Registration
13:00 Welcome Remarks
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.)
• Akihiko Satomi (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo)
• Noriyoshi Masuko (Embassy of Japan, Berlin)
• Dr. Judith Schildt (Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation)

Session “Comprehensive Topic Introduction”

Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn (Daimler AG)
13:30 Tohoku 3/11 – The call for Science from the Earth’s Interior
Andreas Küppers (Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences)
Abstract Küppers (78 KB)

Session “Natural Disasters and Law”

Convener: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Meiji University)
14:20 Basic Legal Problems of Disaster Protection
Prof. em. Dr. Michael Kloepfer (Humboldt University Berlin)
Abstract Kloepfer (45 KB)
15:00 Legal Frameworks for Disaster Management in Japan
Prof. Narufumi Kadomatsu (Kyushu University)
Abstract Kadomatsu (65 KB)
Presentation Kadomatsu (797 KB)
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Panel Discussion

Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn (Daimler AG)
16:15 Panel Discussion regarding the future of German-Japanese scientific cooperation
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Erker (Münster University), Prof. Dr. Roza-Maria Kamp (University of Applied Sciences Berlin), Prof. Dr. Jun Okuda (RWTH Aachen), Dr. Michiru Sugawa (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin)
17:45 Leaving for Freilichtmuseum
18:30 Visit of Freilichtmuseum
19:30 Banquet reception (at Freilichtmuseum)
18:00 Closing Remarks
18:30 Dinner

May 12, 2012

08.30 Registration
Session “Stress Management after Natural Disasters”
Convener: Dr. Katja Kölkebeck (Münster University)
09:00 Posttraumatic stress disorder and resilience in the aftermath of disaster
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnyder (University Hospital Zurich, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy)
Abstract Schnyder (55 KB)
Presentation Schnyder (1.6 MB)
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09:40 Psychological aftermath of the 311 East Japan Great Earthquake and Tsunami
Prof. Dr. Yoshiharu Kim (National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Adult Mental Health)
Abstract Kim (91 KB)
Presentation Kim (4.0 MB)
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10:20 Coffee Break

Session “Urban planning and Natural Disasters”

Convener: Prof. Dr. Katja Schmidtpott
10:50 Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
Prof. Dr. Uta Hohn (Bochum University)
Abstract Hohn/Omura (76 KB)
Presentation Hohn (5.7 MB)
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11:20 Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
Prof. Dr. Kenjiro Omura (University of Tsukuba)
Presentation Omura, Teil 1 (4.9 MB)
Presentation Omura, Teil 2 (4.3 MB)
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12:10 Closing Remarks
Final Announcements
12:30 Lunch
14:00 General assembly of JSPS-Club
14:00 Tour (Museum für Lackkunst)
16:00 Tour (Museum für Lackkunst)
for participants who attend the general assembly of JSPS-Club