Biomimetics: Learning from Nature for an Innovative Future

23rd Japanese-German Symposium

jointly organized byJapan 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