Fourteen students from the Institute of Construction Management, Digital Engineering and Robotics in Construction (ICoM) at RWTH Aachen University visited Institute of Science Tokyo on May 27 – 28. They toured the laboratories of Professor Iwanami, Associate Professor Oki, Associate Professor Tsuno, and Associate Professor Matsuzaki from the School of Environment and Society, along with Professor Sugahara and Professor Hatanaka from the School of Engineering, where they learned about research in construction and robotics and viewed campus facilities.
Beyond research lab visits, RWTH Aachen students also joined a campus building tour led by Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Niikura, followed by a visit to the Science Tokyo Museum and Archives to learn about the Institute's history and related architects from museum staff. At the Collaboration Center for Design and Manufacturing (CODAMA), a Research Assistant explained the significance and joy of manufacturing. Throughout the study tour, the students asked many insightful questions as they sought to deepen their understanding. In addition, networking lunches were held on both days, providing opportunities for students to exchange views with Science Tokyo students in relevant fields, as well as to interact with both RWTH Aachen students currently studying at Science Tokyo and Science Tokyo students who will study at Aachen next semester.
With the signing of the strategic partnership between Science Tokyo and RWTH Aachen University in 2025, the bilateral student exchange agreement has been expanded. Through hosting these kinds of events, active student exchanges and collaboration between young researchers at both institutes are expected to increase.
International Affairs Group, International Affairs Office
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