Biomass-Asia Forum Program

Biomass-Asia Forum - Program Hosted by：Prof. Kenji Yamaji (Japan) : Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Jan. 19(Thu) First Day
Opening Address
09:30 – 09:40	Mr. Kiyoshi Fujimoto (Japan) : Director of Environment Policy Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Addresses
09:40 – 09:50	Prof. Shinya Yokoyama (Japan) : Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
09:50 – 10:00	Mr. Akinori Noguchi (Japan) : Vice President of Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
10:00 – 10:10	Dr. Hiroyuki Fujimura (Japan) : Chairman of United Nations University Zero Emissions Forum
Session １　“Sustainable agriculture and effective utilization of biomass－Case Study Ⅰ－” Chaired by : Dr. Naruo Matsumoto (Japan) : Senior Researcher of Crop Production and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
10:10 – 10:30	“Low-cost plastic biogas digester in integrated farming systems in Vietnam” Mr. Lam Vo (Vietnam) : Acting Director of Integrated Rural Development Center, Agriculture & Natural Resources Angiang University
10:30 – 10:50	“Establishment of Sustainable Agriculture through the Effective Utilization of Methane Fermentation Digested Liquid Operational Performance of the Yagi Bio-ecology Center” Mr. Yoshiteru Nakagawa (Japan) : Yagita-cho Agricultural Public Cooperation
10:50 – 11:10	“Utilization of Abaca (Musa Textilis Née) Fibers in the Automotive Industry: The case of the PPP Abaca Project in the Philippines” Prof. Roberto Cariño Guarte （Philippines） : Project Coordinator of the PPP Abaca Project in the Philippines, Leyte State University
11:10 – 11:30	“Kenaf bast fiberboard industry and their biomass wasted in Indonesia” Dr. Sudjindro （Indonesia） :　PT. ABA (Abadi Barindo Autotech)
11:30 – 11:50	“The prospect of biomass energy utilization in China” Ms. Lixin Zhao (China) : Director , Chinese Academy of agricultural Engineering
11:50 – 13:40	Poster Session／Lunch Break
Session ２　“Sustainable agriculture and effective utilization of biomass－Case Study Ⅱ－” Chaired by : Prof. Yoshihito Shirai (Japan) : Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
13:40 – 14:00	“Sustainability of Malaysian Palm Oil Industry : Challenges & Opportunities” Mr. Mavath Ramachandran Nair (Malaysia） : Former Vice President of Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
14:00 – 14:20	“Current Situation and Task of the Foodwaste Recycling in Korea” Prof. Dong-Hoon Lee （Korea） : Department of Environmental Engineering, The University of Seoul
14:20 – 14:40	“Evidential study on a cascade use system of biomass in northeastern Chiba Prefecture of Japan” Dr. Yoshito Yuyama (Japan) : Head of Laboratory of Renewable Energy and Resources, Department of Regional Resources, National Institute for Rural Engineering
14:40 – 15:00	“Community Development by use of Biomass Resources - Foodwaste Recycling for biomass resources” Mr. Mamoru Kuwabara (Japan) :　 Representative director of Center for Ogawa Bio-region
15:00 – 15:20	“Biomass Refinery System - A research project in Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan -” Dr. Yoshiyuki Shinogi (Japan) : National Institute for Rural Engineering
15:20 – 15:40	Coffee Break
Session ３　“Sustainable agriculture and effective utilization of biomass－Introduction of practical technologies－” Chaired by : Dr. Hiroshi Sano (Japan) : President of Laboratory of Global Energy System
15:40 – 16:00	“Experience of Rice Husk Power Plant in Thailand” Mr. Pornsak Pornchanadham （Thailand） : ROI ET GREEN COMPANY LIMITED, Subsidiary of Electricity Generating Public Company Limited
16:00 – 16:20	“Development of Bio-toilet for Cattle Manure－A New Cattle Manure Decomposer-Extinguisher System Using Sawdust as an Artificial Soil Matrix－” Prof. Minoru Terasawa (Japan) : Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University
16:20 – 16:40	“Case study of the Biogas utilization device can be used in biogas plant－Equipment of marketing and domestic use supplying hot water and small Starling engine cogeneration device－” Prof. Takaaki Maekawa (Japan) : Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
16:40 – 17:00	“Present Plans of Biomass Energy Development and Utilization in Taiwan” Prof. En-Jang Sun (Chinese Taipei) : Department Plant Pathology & Microbiology, National Taiwan University
18:00 -	Reception
Jan. 20(Fri) Second Day
Session　４　“Viewpoints of sustainable agriculture reflected in biomass policies of various countries and economies（１）” Chaired by : Ass. Prof. Yukihiko Matsumura (Japan) : Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Hiroshima University
09:30 - 09:50	“Utilization of Biomass Sources in Indonesia : Challenges and Opportunity for the Development” Dr. Petrus Panaka (Indonesia) : Senior Researcher on Energy Technology & CDM, Yayasan Bina Usaha Lingkungan (YBUL)
09:50 - 10:10	“Utilization of Biomass for New Bioproject” Prof. Mohamad Ali Hassan (Malaysia) : Professor and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University Putra Malaysia
10:10 - 10:30	“Policy and Actual Situation on Biomass Utilization in Vietnam” Dr. Truong Nam Hai (Vietnam) : Deputy Director of IBT, Head of Genetic Engineering Lab. "Institute of Biotechnology (IBT)
10:30 – 10:50	Coffee Break
Session 　５　“Viewpoints of sustainable agriculture reflected in biomass policies of various countries and economies（２）” Chaired by : Dr. Tomoaki Minowa (Japan) : Team Leader of Biomass System Technology Team, Biomass Technology Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
10:50 - 11:10	“New Development in Bio-fuels and Ethanol Industry in Thailand” Dr. Paritud Bhandhubanyong (Thailand) : Director of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) , the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
11:10 – 11:30	“Policy and Actual Situation on Biomass Utilization in the Philippines” Prof. Jessie Cansanay Elauria (Phillippines) : Associate Professor, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
11:30 – 11:50	“Potential Biodiesel Markets and the Related Supporting Policies of Taiwan” Prof. Tzay-An Shiau (Chinese Taipei) : Department of Harbor and River Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University
11:50-13:40	Poster Session /Lunch Break
Session ６　“Viewpoints of sustainable agriculture reflected in biomass policies of various countries and economies（３）” Chaired by : Dr. Hiromi Yamamoto (Japan) : Chief researcher of Socio-economic Research Center , Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
13:40 – 14:00	“Development of Biofuels in China and the opportunities for International cooperation” Prof. Dehua Liu (China) : Professor, Ph. D, Director of Institute of Applied Chemistry & Biotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University
14:00 – 14:20	“Canola as a Possible Option for Sustainable Agriculture in Korea” Dr. Jin-Suk Lee (Korea) : Leader of the Biomass Center,　Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER)
14:20 – 14:40	“Biomass - Nippon Strategy” Mr. Tsuyoshi Arai (Japan) : Director of Resources Recycling Office, Environment Policy Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
14:40 – 15:00	“Brief Summary of 2nd Biomass-Asia Workshop” Dr. Kinya Sakanishi (Japan) : Deputy Director of Biomass Technology Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
15:00 -15:20	Coffee Break
Panel discussion “Sustainable agriculture and Biomass-Network in Asia” SABA Coordinator / Dr. Akinori Noguchi (Japan) : Vice President of Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
15:20 - 17:00	Panelist/
	Prof. Dehua Liu (China)
	Dr. Petrus Panaka (Indonesia)
	Prof. En-Jang Sun (Chinese Taipei)
	Dr. Jin-Suk Lee (Korea)
	Mr. Lam Vo (Vietnam)
	Mr. Pornsak Pornchanadham （Thailand）
	Mr. Mavath Ramachandran Nair (Malaysia）
	Prof. Roberto Cariño Guarte （Philippines）
	Dr. Kinya Sakanishi (Japan)
	Ass. Prof. Yukihiko Matsumura (Japan)
Summary of the Forum
17:00 - 17:10	Prof. Shinya Yokoyama (Japan) : Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Closing Address
17:10 – 17:20	Prof. Kenji Yamaji (Japan) : Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo