CHAIR
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SPEAKER
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Shinya Yokoyama, PhD, Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Hideaki Yukawa, PhD, Chief Researcher and Group Leader, Microbiology Research Group, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth
Satoshi Ohara, Deputy Manager, Engineering & Technology Development Laboratory, Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
Description
Agricultural biotech's ability to convert biomass into renewable energy is a current hot topic. Japan, due to limited geographical resources, is heavily engaged in R&D on biomass conversion using agricultural biotechnology.
Objectives:
Explain the Japanese government's initiatives and public-private and international collaborations.
Detail unique case studies of private sector work.
Highlight advanced research by academia and research institutes.