2018: Biomimetics: Learning from Nature for an Innovative Future

23rd Japanese-German Symposium

Jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V. with kind support of Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Date: April 20–21, 2018
Venue: Senckenberg Biodiversität und Klima Forschunsgzentrum (SBIK-F), Frankfurt

PROGRAM

April 20, 2018

13:30 Welcome Remarks
14:00 Introduction into the Topic:
Prof. Dr. Masatsugu Shimomura (Chitose Institute of Science and Technology)
Abstract Shimomura (36 KB)
Presentation Shimomura (6 MB)

Part 1: Historic Background

Convenor: Dr. Julia Krohmer (Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung)
14:30 Johannes Justus Rein – A German Geographer in Japan
Dr. Matthias Koch (Koch Japan Consulting)
Abstract Koch (36 KB)
Presentation Koch (1.7 MB)
15:00  Q & A sessions
15:15 Group picture & coffee break

Part 2: Robots, AI, Automation

Convener: Dr. Matthias Hofmann (Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH)
15:45 Vision in Human and Machine
Prof. Dr. Heiko Wersing (Honda Research Institute Europe)
Abstract Wersing (90 KB)
16:15 Lesson from Insects: Robustness Strategies for Bio-inspired Flying Robots
Prof. Dr. Hao Liu (Gradual School of Engineering, Chiba University)
Abstract Liu (39 KB)
Presentation Liu (5.5 MB)
16:45 Q & A sessions
17:15 Introduction of JSPS Programs
Tomoko Deguchi (JSPS Office Bonn)
17:45 JSPS Alumni Club Award Ceremony
18:30 Dinner at Senckenberg Naturmuseum
18:30 Dinner

April 21, 2018

Part 3: Insects and Photonics
Convener: PD Dr. Thomas Berberich (Biodiversität und Klima Forschungszentrum)
09:00 Wide Applications of the Mystery of a Brilliant Butterfly
Prof. Dr. Akira Saito (RIKEN (SPring-8 center), Osaka University)
Abstract Saito (81 KB)
Presentation Saito (1.2 MB)
09:30 Bioinspired Surfaces for Solar Cells
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Hölscher (Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Abstract Hölscher (59 KB)
Presentation Hölscher (4.2 MB)
10:00 Q & A sessions
10:30 Coffee break

Part 4: Cells and Medicine

Convener: Prof. Dr. Olaf Karthaus (Chitose Institute of Science & Technology)
11:00 Nanosuits, Imaging Living Organisms in the Scanning Electron Microscope
Prof. Dr. Takahiko Hariyama (School of Medicine, Hamamatsu University)
Abstract Hariyama (29 KB)
Presentation Hariyama (1.9 MB)
11:30 Biomedical Lessons from Spiders and Axolotl
Dr. Sarah Strauß (Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, HMS)
Abstract Strauß (51 KB)
Presentation Strauß (3.1 MB)
12:00 Q & A sessions
12:30 Closing Remark
14:45 Lunch
For participants of General assembly of JSPS Club:
14:00 General assembly of JSPS-Club
16:30 Guided tour
For others:
14:00 go to city center
14:30 Guided tour