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International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research

What is WPI and I2CNER ?

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Aiming to be highly visible research centers

z The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in a drive to build within Japan “globally visible” research centers that boast a very high research standard and outstanding research environment, sufficiently attractive to prompt frontline researchers from around the world to want to work in them.

z These centers are given a high degree of autonomy, allowing them to virtually revolutionize conventional modes of research operation and administration in Japan.

Goal of WPI Program (World Premier International Research Center Initiative)

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Group Photograph at I2CNER & ACT-C Joint Symposium

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I2CNER’s Vision 4

� Contribute to the creation of a sustainable and environmentally-friendly society by conducting fundamental research for the o Advancement of low carbon emission and cost effective energy

systems and improvement of energy efficiency o Advancement of CO2 capture and storage technology or its

conversion to a useful product

� Establish an international academic environment that fosters innovation through collaboration and interdisciplinary research (fusion)

� The 4 pillars of the WPI Program o Research o Fusion o Internationalization o Reformation of academic systems

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A Carbon-Neutral Energy Vision for Japan

We are looking in what would have to happen to achieve 70-80% reduction of CO2

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I2CNER’s Organizational Structure PRESIDENT OF KYUSHU UNIVERSITY: President Arikawa

I2CNER DIRECTOR: Prof. Sofronis

zAdministers the affairs of the Institute. ~ KU Regulations zSets the research directions, promotes research quality, and provides overall management of I2CNER and Satellite. ~Agreement zDecides any necessary matters concerning the Members at the Institute. ~ Governing Document (Divisional and Personnel Structure for the Thematic Research Areas of I2CNER)

ILLINOIS SATELLITE INSTITUTE

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Prof. Christensen

zResearch administration and contacts with KU

EXECUTIVE ADVISOR: Mr. Dick zBudget issues

EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

SRA SELECTION COMMITTEE

SCIENCE STEERING

COMMITTEE (SSC)

FACULTY RECRUITING COMMITTEE

(FRC)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Prof. Ishihara zServes in the promotions committee. zIs in charge of I2CNER workshop organizations. zAdministers seminar series. zOversees facilities and equipment. zProvides input and advice to Director.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Prof. Takata

zServes at the FRC zPromotes international and industrial collaborations. zHandles graduate student research matters. zServes on the SRA Selection Committee.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Prof. Funaki zAdministers the affairs of the office to facilitate the operations of the Institute. ~ KU Regulations zProvides administrative support to the research personnel of I2CNER. ~ Agreement

RESEARCH DIVISIONS (Thematic clusters) Hydrogen Production Thermal Science and Engineering CO2 Capture and Utilization Hydrogen Materials Compatibility Hydrogen Storage CO2 Storage Fuel Cells Catalytic Materials Transformations Energy Analysis

SRA: Super Research Assistant

INTERNAL PROGRAMS REVIEW COMMITTEE (IPRC)

Director accessed directly

I2CNER COUNCIL

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Research Teams—Fusion of Disciplines Catalytic Materials

Transformations (Prof. Ogo)

Hydrogen Storage

(Prof. Akiba)

CO2 Storage (Prof. Tsuji)

Fuel Cells (Prof. Sasaki)

CO2 Capture and Utilization

(Prof. Fujikawa)

Thermal Science and Engineering

(Prof. Takata)

Hydrogen Production

(Prof. Ishihara)

Hydrogen Materials

Compatibility (Dr. Somerday)

Energy Analysis (Prof. Itaoka)

Convert CO2 to compound

Catalysts and Surface Chemistry

Properties of high pressure Hydrogen

Catalyst evaluation for Fuel Cells

Hydride Thermal Management

Constitutive mechanical interaction Brine and CO2

Chemistry of hydrogen activation

(control of electrotransfer)

Division interactions and interdisciplinary fusion research

Species transport

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25 Principal Investigators � Hydrogen Storage

AKIBA Etsuo

HORITAZenji

� Catalytic Materials Transformations

KATSUKI Tsutomu

OGO Seiji

YAMAUCHI Miho

� CO2 Capture and Utilization

� CO2 Storage

CHRISTENSEN Ken

� Hydrogen Production

ISHIHARA Tatsumi

� Hydrogen Materials Compatibility

� Fuel Cells

ADACHI Chihaya

TAKAHARA Atsushi

SUGIMURA Joichi

TAKAKI Setsuo

NAKASHIMA Naotoshi

� Thermal Science and Engineering

SASAKI Kazunari

TAKATA Yasuyuki

KILNER John

SOMERDAY Brian

SOFRONIS Petros

KIRCHHEIM Reiner

ROBERTSON Ian

TULLER Harry

GEWIRTH Andrew

ZHANG Xing

SAKAI Ken

FUJIKAWA Shigenori

TSUJI Takeshi

(as of April 1, 2014)

9/25=36% Int’l PI

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I2CNER Researchers ~ Breakdown

WPI Title Total (*Non-Japanese) Kyushu Illinois

PI 25 ( 9) 23 2

Prof 33 (15) 27 6

Assoc Prof 23 ( 4) 22 1

Asst Prof 26 ( 6) 24 2

Other (faculty)

4 ( 1) 3 1

Post doc 31 (22) 29 2

RA 22 (17) 8 14

Total 164 (74) 136 28

• Non-Japanese : 74/164 = 0.451 (45%) • Female researchers: 19/164= 0.115 (12%)

( a s o f A p r i l 1 , 2 0 1 4 )

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Established a Network of Excellence

Exploring new opportunities to expand network (evolving, not static)

� A large network of US, European, and Asian Institutions � Complete list of 19 institutions in JSPS Report, 5-1-2 , p. 46 � List of related joint publications in Reference 5-1-2

We are everywhere

Max-Planck Institute Germany Sandia National

Laboratories Livermore

SINTEF Norway

Imperial College London

ETH Zurich Switzerland University

of Thessaly Greece

University of Göttingen

Germany

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Bandung

Institute of Technology

Kyushu Univ Fukuoka

Dalian Institute

Tsinghua University

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

University of Illinois

at Urbana- Champaign

Department of Energy

Energy Efficiency and Renewable

Energy

Mohawk Hydrogen

compressors

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of California, Berkeley

University of Oxford

NTNU Norway University

of Bergen Norway

University of Wisconsin-

Madison

University of California, Irvine

University of Texas at Austin

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� Energy Conservation Concept � Open Offices and Open Labs to enhance collaborations � Refreshing Green Deck

I2CNER 2nd Building in 2015

I2CNER 1st Building

I2CNER 2nd Building

I2CNER 1st Building

I2CNER 2nd Building

Area: 5,000m2 Start Construction: 2013/12 Completion: 2015/01

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Thank you very much for your kind attention!