Prospecting the Strategic Rare Earth Elements (REE) Potentials in SE Asia, with Case Study in the Indonesia’s Archipelago

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Geological and Geo-Resource Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Lucas Donny Setijadji Sending University: Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Koichiro WATANABE Japanese University: Kyushu University Year: 2011

Nanoporous Activated Carbon Fiber derived from Palm Empty Fruit Bunch

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Materials Engineering Principal Investigator: Dr. YEOH FEI YEE Sending University: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Shin MUKAI Japanese University: Hokkaido University Year: 2011 Abstract: Empty fruit bunch (EFB) is an agricultural waste by-produced in palm oil industry. It causes pollution and generate CO2 and contribute to global warming according to conventional disposal which is natural decomposition or combustion as low grade fuel for boilers. This project converts the EFB into [...]

Feasibility Study of Applying IEEE802154 Devices (Zigbee) in Future Home Energy Management and Home Automation Services

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Watit Benjapolakul Sending University: Chulalongkorn University (CU) Japanese Co-Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kiyomichi ARAKI Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2011 Abstract: The basic target of intellectual home automation system is to provide people a comfortable, safe, convenient and high efficient life environment and a humanistic service. Smarter homes allow consumers to save money, be more environmentally aware, feel more secure and enjoy [...]

Applying Soil Cement Shallow Mixing (SCDM) technology to construct rural roads in the Mekhong Delta, Vietnam

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Civil Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Tran Nguyen Hoang Hung Sending University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Masaki KITAZUME Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2011 Abstract: SCDM can reinforce earth levees utilizing the in situ soils with only additional ordinary cement to create a new material, soilcrete, having 10-100 times higher strength than the in situ soils. Soilcrete walls inside an earth levee can [...]

Synthesis of TiA1/AI2O3 in Situ Composite by Powder Metallurgy Route: Mechanical and Corrosion Behaviour

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Materials Engineering Principal Investigator: Dr. Tran Duc Huy Sending University: Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Keiichi N.NISHIHARA Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2011 Abstract: 1. To fabricate in-situ A1O particulate reinforced titanium aluminide composites. 2. To study the effect of milling and sintering conditions on phases formation. 3. To study the mechanical properties at room and elevate temperature. 4. To study the effect of reinforcement on corrosion/wear resistance [...]

Stabilisation of Exposed Hill Slopes using Green Slope Technology

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Civil Engineering Principal Investigator: Prof. Suched Likitlersuang Sending University: Chulalongkorn University (CU) Japanese Co-Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akihiro Takahashi Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2011 Abstract: This research aims to implement the bioengineering technology for increasing hill slope stability. The study emphasises on employing the vetiver as well as diverse vegetation to increase the soil strength on shallow failure plane. The research will be conducted for fundamental understanding of root-soil-water interactions [...]

Earthquake and tsunami mitigation, case in Palu region, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Program: Special Research Program for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (SDM) Field: Geological and Geo-Resource Engineering Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Subagyo PRAMUMIJOYO Sending University: Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Junji KIYONO Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2011 Abstract: One of the major structures in Central Sulawesi is the Palu-Koro Fault system, which extends NNW-SSE direction and cross cuts Sulawesi along 300 km, from Palu Bay southward turn to the SE connect to the Matano and Lawanopo Faults. City [...]

Numerical – Experimental Combined Aerospace Design Tool Development

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phu Khanh Sending University: Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Yoshiaki NAKAMURA Japanese University: Nagoya University Year: 2011 Abstract: HUST, together with partners including Nagoya University (NU) and Advanced Technology Joint Stock Company (ADT) has realized truly applicable design tools for aerospace vehicle design by combining numerical and experimental tools from CRI. The expertise from NU - leading [...]

Flood hazard assessment and disaster prevention planning of electric power systems in Metro Manila and other interdependent lifelines

Program: Special Research Program for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (SDM) Field: Civil Engineering Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lessandro Estelito O. Garciano Sending University: De La Salle University (DLSU) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Takeshi KOIKE Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2011 Abstract: The power supply system and its network components, like any other lifeline, are at risk due to extreme floods. Although various adaptive measures by the power producer can reduce this risk, the infrastructure (demand side) connected to the substation [...]

Synthesis of Carbonate Apatite Composite Bone Graft, Its Degradation Profile,Cellular and Inflammation Response in Animal Model, Osteoconductivity, and Initial Clinical Trial Towards Product Spinning-off

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Materials Engineering Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ika Dewi Ana Sending University: Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Yasuhiko TABATA Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2011 Abstract: Bone tissue is one of the most frequently used tissues for transplantation. Annually more than a million patients are treated worldwide for skeletal problems in the field of orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery and neurosurgery. Autologous bone graft is still considered to be [...]

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