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.

May 11–12, 2012
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