July 2017 Vol.719
Gifu Prefectural Chuo Livestock Hygiene Service Center
Opening Ceremony is held

The 68th Foundation Anniversary is held ·············································· ０１Center for Highly Advanced Integration and Nano and Life Sciences Opening Ceremony isheld················································································· ０６
Associate Professor Maki Koyama of River Basin Research Center is presented with a
Letter of Appreciation from the National Police Agency ······························· ０８
Exhibition and Test-Driving of Fuel-Cell-Powered Passenger Cars are held ············· １０
71st National University Hospital Council of Japan ··································· １２
Gifu Prefectural Chuo Livestock Hygiene Service Center Opening Ceremony is held ······ １４Special Session of English Circle of Friends by CIR(Coordinator for International Relations) of Gifu Prefectural Government is held ····· １６
The 3rd Press Conference by the President for AY 2017 is held ························ １７
Mr. Sujin Sawangsri, Director of Lopburi Panyanukul School, Kingdom of Thailand gave
a lecture at the Faculty of Education, Gifu University ······························· １８
The Health Administration Center holds the 1st Consultant Workshop for University
Students in AY 2017 ·································································· １９
The Graduate School of Education, Gifu University and the National Institute for
School Teachers and Staff Development signs Cooperation Agreement ···················· ２０
Degree Awarding ······································································ ２１Foreign Researchers Accepted by Gifu University in June ······························ ２２Issued by: General Affairs Division,
General Affairs & Planning Department, Gifu University
1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu

Phone: 058-230-1111

The 68th Foundation Anniversary is held
Gifu University marked the 68th Foundation Anniversary and held a commemorative
ceremony at the university auditorium on June 1, 2017.
First, President Hisataka Moriwaki spoke about the ranking of Gifu University basedon the world university ranking data in the “President Report.” He expressed his strong
resolve to make the university a region-based core base as well as an international hub
in specified fields in order to fulfil a bigger role in society.
The 2nd Ceremony for Commendation of Gifu University Alumni Association President
was held, which was followed by the recipients’ keynote speeches. The Commendation ofthis year went to:・Mr. Hiroyasu Yamakawa who graduated from the School of Medicine, Gifu University.
While he works as a director of emergency department of a local hospital, he wasawarded the Emperor’s Cup for the 53rd Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival as
forestry business operator.
・Mr. Toichi Takenaka, a graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture (presently, the Faculty ofApplied Biological Sciences) of Gifu University
He serves as Chairman of Japan Health Sciences Foundation and is making a great
contribution to pharmaceutical industry.
Besides these awarding, the following events took place:・Title Conferment for Professor Emeritus (for 14 people)
・Commendation of Teaching and Administrative Staff (for 6 people)
・Commendation of Students (for 20 people)
・Presentation of Certificates of Gratitude for Contributors and,・Singing of Gifu University SongIn the 49th Gifu University Forum, part of the 68th Foundation Anniversary and washeld on the same day, the invited guest speaker, Ms. Kimiko Murofushi, President of
Ochanomizu University gave a speech titled, “Women Education in Trans-BorderSociety – Women Power Shining in the World.” She introduced the history of
Ochanomizu University and various support programs for woman researchers. She said,“Women have the power to fly over the world by transcending borders.” The audience
was intently listening to her perspectives on roles of women in society.

1Around 200 people including current and former teaching and administrative staff,
students, alumni and citizens took part in the anniversary events and the forum. It wasa great opportunity for all the attendees to wish for the university’s further growth andprosperity in the years to come.
Gifu University holds the foundation anniversary commemorative events on June 1
every year. We look forward to your participation in the next 69th Foundation
Anniversary.

2President Moriwaki making a presentation

Title Conferment for Professor Emeritus

Singing of Gifu University Song

Professor Murofushi giving a speech

Title Conferment for Professor Emeritus
Name

Former Affiliation

Professor Kenichi Harada

Faculty of Education

Professor Kyoko Sanuki

Faculty of Education

Professor Sou Suzuki

Faculty of Education

Professor Takashi Inuzuka

Graduate School of Medicine

Professor Masaki Matsui

Faculty of Engineering

Professor Masakazu Muro

Faculty of Engineering

Professor Hitoshi Kitagawa

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Akira Komiyama

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Ryo Yamauchi

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Syuichi Miyagawa

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Hideyoshi Shimizu

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Naotaka Ishiguro

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Satoshi Arai

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

Professor Takako Ohta

International Student Center

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Commendation of Teaching and Administrative Staff:(excellent contribution to education and research activities)
Professor Kazuma Nakazawa

Faculty of Education

Professor Haruhiko Akiyama

Graduate School of Medicine

Professor Wang Zhigang

Faculty of Engineering

Professor Akiyoshi Takagi

Faculty of Engineering

Professor Makoto Sugiyama

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences(excellent contribution to university reform)
Professor Hiroshi Fujita

Faculty of Engineering

Commendation of Students
Ms. Minae Minatani, 4th year of Training Course for School Teachers, Faculty of
Education
Ms. Ayumi Suzuki, 3rd year of Training Course for School Teachers, Faculty of
Education
Ms. Manami Hattori, 4rd year of Training Course for School Teachers, Faculty of
Education
Ms. Mana Shioya, 4th year of Training Course for School Teachers, Faculty of Education
Ms. Sae Ihara, 3 rd year of Department of Policy Studies, Faculty of Regional Studies
Ms. Kaori Kokubo, 3 rd year of Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Regional
Studies
Mr. Yu Matsuda, 5th year of Medical Course, School of Medicine
Mr. Takuya naruse, 5th year of Medical Course, School of Medicine
Ms. Maaya Takagi, 3rd year of Nursing Course, School of Medicine
Mr. Taito Sudou, 2nd year of Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Mr. Kimihiko Iwata, 3rd year of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty ofEngineering
Mr. Takashige Matsubara, 3rd year of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Facultyof Engineering
Ms. Mio Kato, 3rd year of Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Facultyof Engineering
Ms. Ryunosuke Kani, 3rd year of Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science,
Faculty of Engineering
Ms. Haruka Watanabe, 3rd year of Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science,4

Faculty of Engineering
Mr. Ryota Yamada, 3rd year of Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer
Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Mr. Kota Kanemori, 3rd year of Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer
Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Ms. Yusuke Hioki, 3rd year of Course of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences
Ms. Yuna Ishii, 3rd year of Course of Agricultural and Environmental Science, Faculty ofApplied Biological Sciences
Ms. Shota Tsuboi, 4th year of Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty ofApplied Biological Sciences

Presentation of Certificates of Gratitude for Contributors(contribution to the development of educational and research activities through private
funds)
Mr. Toshiichi Oida
Mr. Toichi Takenaka
Mr. Tatsuo Ishizuka
Mr. Yuji Iwai
Mr. Kaname Kawai(contribution to the improvement of environment for education and research work)
Mr. Noriyoshi Usui,
Commendation of Gifu University Alumni Association President
・Mr. Hiroyasu Yamakawa, Director of emergency department of a local hospital., a
graduate of School of Medicine
・Mr. Toichi Takenaka, Chairman of Japan Health Sciences Foundation, a graduate of
the Faculty of Agriculture (presently, the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences).

5Center for Highly Advanced Integration and Nano and Life Sciences Opening Ceremony
is held
The Center for Highly Advanced Integration and Nano and Life Sciences Opening
Ceremony was held on June 2, 2017.
The Center for Highly Advanced Integration and Nano and Life Sciences is a coreresearch base for life sciences where top-notch researchers within campus work
together under a strong leadership of President Hisataka Moriwaki. Those researchers
include people who are conducting a number of pioneering research projects in life
sciences at the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering.
The major factors behind the establishment of the center are: three faculties within thesame campus, i.e. the School of Medicine, the United Graduate School of Drug Discovery
and Medical Information Sciences and the United Graduate School of Veterinary
Sciences, as well as a satellite institution of the iCeMS (Institute for Integrated
Cell-Material Sciences) of WPI (World Premier International Research Center
Initiative). The operation of the center kicked off in October 2016 as a new base for basic
research about structure and functions of biomolecules such as sugar chain and“made-to-order” medicine through application of such basic research activities.
The following are the guests of honor who gave addresses at the Opening Ceremony:・Mr. Yasunao Seki, Director of the Research Promotion Bureau, the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)・Professor Hideaki Hara, Vice President of Gifu Pharmaceutical University
・Dr. Toshio Kuroki, Program Director of Research Center for Science System, Japan
Society for the Promotion of Science・Dr. Susumu Kitagawa, Director of iCeMS of Kyoto University
Around 150 people attended the ceremony including President Moriwaki, board
members,

researchersandstudents

of

Gifu

University,

peoplefrom

Gifu

Pharmaceutical University, higher educational institutions and pharmaceuticalbusinesses within Gifu Prefecture.
After the opening speeches, a lecture session began. First, Mr. Kousei Ito, visiting
scientist of RIKEN delivered a keynote speech, which was followed by presentations ofresearchers of the center. They spoke about three different scientific fields focusing on

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“creation” “unraveling” and “utilizing.” After the ceremony, researchers, guest speakers
and the audience took part in an informal gathering where they engaged in active
opinion exchange and information sharing with regard to the forefront of life sciences
today.

Mr. Seki making a speech

Scene of the ceremony

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Associate Professor Maki Koyama of River Basin Research Center is presented with a
Letter of Appreciation from the National Police Agency
Associate Professor Maki Koyama of River Basin Research Center, Gifu University waspresented with a Letter of Appreciation from the Security Bureau, the National Police
Agency on June 2, 2017.
In cooperation with the National Police Agency, Ms. Koyama spent about a year toinvestigate the police rescue activities when the massive Kumamoto Earthquakes took
place in 2016.
Mr. Kojima Yohei, Director of Natural Disaster Prevention Office, Security Division,
Security Bureau, National Police Agency visited Gifu University to appreciate Ms.
Koyama’s cooperation and partnership with the police. The awarding ceremony washeld at the office of Dr. Masata Sugito, Executive Director for Planning, Evaluation andFund, Vice President. Ms. Koyama is the first recipient of the Letter of Appreciation by
the Security Bureau of the National Police Agency.
Ms. Koyama reported his acceptance of the letter of appreciation to President Hisataka
Moriwaki at the Office of President on June 13. During the meeting, he said, “We had
fewer opportunities for collaboration between police officers on the ground and research
institutes till today. All data we had gathered and analyzed together are already postedon the website of the National Police Agency. I hope the data will be put into good, wider
use for future natural disaster prevention drills.”

Group Photo (from left: Dr. Sugito,

Awarding Ceremony

Associate Professor Koyama, Mr. Kojima
and Inspector Kotani

8Ms. Koyama meeting with the president

Commemorative photo

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Exhibition and Test-Driving of Fuel-Cell-Powered Passenger Cars are held
Exhibition and Test-Driving of Fuel-Cell-Powered Passenger Cars (Toyota’s “Mirai” andHonda’s “Clarity”, both are hydrogen-powered) were held on June 6, 2017 throughcooperation from TOHO Gas Co., Ltd. Gifu Branch.
The Faculty of Engineering of Gifu University is putting a great emphasis on energy
research and education, and exhibition and test-driving of fuel-cell-powered cars wererealized in an effort to advance technology development of the faculty.
First, brief explanations about the cars were given from TOHO Gas officials to thespectators, and some university students were invited to join a test-driving within
campus.
Those who experienced the test-driving said, “It was a very quiet driving, and I was very
impressed that the car smoothly sped up.”President Hisataka Moriwaki who was also in attendance commented; “We may have a
lot of opportunities to see this high-tech, environmentally-friendly cars these days, but
fewer have a chance to drive. Thanks to the cooperation of TOHO Gas, some students
fully enjoyed test-driving today.”With this event as a momentum, energy research activities at Gifu University are
expected to produce many tangible results in the foreseeable future.

”Mirai” and President Moriwaki

Honda’s “Clarity”

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A university student test driving

Students looking into a car

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71st National University Hospital Council of JapanThe 71st National University Hospital Council of Japan was held at Miyako Hotel, Gifu
City on June 15 and 16, 2017. Gifu University Hospital was responsible for organizing
and hosting the council this year.
A total of 162 members attended the council. These members included: Mr. Maruyama
from the Medical Education Division, Higher Education Bureau, the Ministry of
Education,

Culture,Sports,ScienceandTechnology(MEXT),

directors

andsecretary-generals of 45 hospitals of 42 universities. As observers, Dean of the Facultyof Medical Sciences, University of Fukui on behalf of the Council of Head of National
Medical Schools of Japan, Director of National Defense Medical College Hospital andofficials from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancementof Higher Education.
During the council, nine items on the agenda including the budget for fiscal 2017 of thecouncil were approved by the members. In addition, eleven reports which included
settlement of accounts for fiscal 2016 of each university hospital were made. Afterwards,
the following guest speakers gave their addresses:-

Mr. Maruyama; “Situations around University Hospitals”-

Mr. Mori of the National University Corporation Support Division, MEXT; “Latest
Trend of National Universities”-

Mr. Tomita of the Facilities Planning Division, MEXT; “Facility Development of
University Hospitals”

On June 16, Mr. Hori of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare gave a speech titled,“Latest Topics over Medical Policy.”
From the 71st council, a group discussion was introduced in an aim to share a directionin addressing challenges that university hospitals are facing today. The participants
engaged in active discussions over the three important themes of university hospitals,“Regional Medicine Initiatives,” “Governance System,” and “Labor Management.”

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Group discussion

Mr. Maruyama giving a speech

13Gifu Prefectural Chuo Livestock Hygiene Service Center Opening Ceremony is held
The Gifu Prefectural Central Livestock Hygiene Service Center was established within
the premises of Gifu University and the opening ceremony was held on June 16, 2017.
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu University signed an “Agreement on Cooperation for
Livestock Hygiene Education and Infectious Disease Prevention” on March 20, 2014.
Based on this agreement, the two institutions had been preparing for a relocation of
the Chuo Livestock Hygiene Service Center to Gifu University as a base for promotionof the partnership. This is the first ever establishment of a livestock hygiene service
center within the premises of a national university in Japan. The Faculty of Applied
Biological Sciences affiliated Education and Research Center for Food Animal Health(GeFAH) is also in operation.
In the opening ceremony, Governor of Gifu Prefecture, Hajime Furuta and President
Hisataka Moriwaki of Gifu University gave opening speeches respectively. On behalf ofGifu University students, Mr. Kenji Nishiwaki, a six-year student of the Joint
Department of Veterinary Medicine of the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences
expressed his hope about the center as follows: “We are having high expectations of the
opening of the new center within the university as it will become a place for exchangewith the government officials and help us deepen our understanding about livestockhygiene.”Afterward, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with all the people concerned inattendance.
In the following special lecture session, people listened to brief explanations about apartnership between Gifu Prefecture and Gifu University and a summary of bird
influenza outbreak within Gifu Prefecture. Next, Mr. Yosuke Murakami, SpeciallyAppointed Professor of the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences gave a presentation,“Crisis in Global Society – Communicable Diseases and the Future of Livestock.”A total of 120 people attended the ceremony including Gifu Prefecture Assembly
members, teaching and administrative staff, students of Gifu University and people
from livestock businesses and organizations. The ceremony ended with a huge successsignaling people’s strong hope for great achievements by the center in the years ahead.

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Ribbon-cutting

ceremony(thirdGifu Prefectural Chuo Livestock Hygiene

from right at front row: President

Service Center within Gifu University

Moriwaki)Students of the Faculty of Applied
Biological

Sciences

expressing

their hopes

15Special Session of English Circle of Friends by CIR (Coordinator for International
Relations) of Gifu Prefectural Government is held
Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization (GHOGL) launched a new English
conversation gathering called, “English Circle of Friends” from May this year in place ofthe conventional “English Lounge.”
Ms. Gaelle Lagrouas (from France) and Mr. Peter Collins (from the U.K.) were invited to
Gifu University to speak at the 3rd English Circle of Friends as special guest speakers
on June 19, 2017. The two are currently working for the Gifu Prefectural Governmentas CIR (Coordinator for International Relations). They spoke about their experiences ofstudying abroad and many useful tips to live in different countries.
While at college and at university, Ms. Lagrouas studied in Japan and Mr. Collins inGermany. By showing slides and photos, the two spent a lot of time talking about what
they have learned and how to overcome difficulties while staying overseas and mental
preparations before studying abroad.
In the following question and answer time, the participants asked the speakers manyquestions in English.
Around 30 people including students, teaching and administrative staff took part in andthe session turned out to be a big success as many positive feedback came from theparticipants. Some wrote in the questionnaire, “It was a great chance for me to be
exposed to real English-speaking environment,” “I am thinking about studying abroad
soon and the speakers’ advice meant a lot to me.”English Circle of Friends continues to offer a variety of English-learning opportunities
to students, teaching and administrative staff of Gifu University so that they canexperience lively, dynamic international exchange while on campus.

Mr. Collins (left) and Ms. Lagrouas (right)

Scene of the special session

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The 3rd Press Conference by the President for AY 2017 is held
The 3rd Press Conference by the President for AY 2017 was held on June 21, 2017.
First, President Hisataka Moriwaki spoke about “Gifu Rebirth by Gifu University
students attending Next-Generation Regional Leader Fostering Program” in association
with the “Gifu University Future Vision Towards 2025.” Next, Dr. Koichi Masukawa,Director of the Center for Collaborative Study with Community reported a number ofactivities taking place at the center. The two students who have completed the“Next-Generation Regional Leader Fostering Program” also gave speeches about theirimpressions of the program and their research activities.
Establishment of a new base of the center is expected to augment its roles as a “corebase for regional revitalization” in the days ahead.

President Moriwaki explaining theDr. Masukawa explaining the center

Future Vision

Two students giving speeches

17Mr. Sujin Sawangsri, Director of Lopburi Panyanukul School, Kingdom of Thailand
gave a lecture at the Faculty of Education, Gifu University
As part of research exchange activities based on the Framework of Agreement between
Gifu University and the Ministry of Education, Thailand, Mr. Sujin Sawangsri, Directorof Lopburi Panyanukul School visited Gifu University on June 23, 2017. He gave alecture for the students studying the Training Course for Teachers at Special Needs
School at the Faculty of Education.
Mr. Sawangsri introduced a unique curriculum for children with special needs focusing
on job-seeking and employment. The curriculum starts from a kindergarten and when
students enter a junior high school, they take part in working experience programs toknow more about themselves, such as their interests and skills. The whole audience wasintently listening to his presentation. They came to learn that special curricula are inplace for children with disabilities at an earlier age than in Japan. Later, manyquestions were raised from the students such as, “What is unique about special needs
education in Thailand as opposed to that in Japan?” “What about a turnover rate in
Thailand?” After attending the lecture, the students had developed deeper
understanding about special needs education from global points of view.
Lastly, Professor Naotake Iketani, Dean of the Faculty of Education gave Mr. Sawangsri
a letter of appreciation for his lecture, and they confirmed continued, strong
partnership between the two universities. The lecture turned out to be an enormous
success with participation of so many ardent students studying special needs education.

Mr. Sawangsri giving a speech

Question and answer session

Mr. Sawangsri (left) and Professor
Iketani (right) with the letter ofappreciation holding in their hands

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The Health Administration Center holds the 1st Consultant Workshop for University
Students in AY 2017
The Health Administration Center held the 1st Consultant Workshop for University
Students in AY 2017 on June 26, 2017. Associate Professor Akihiro Nishio (psychiatrist
and school physician) and Assistant Professor Ryo Horita (clinical psychotherapist) of
the center gave instructions as to how to provide consultation services for students.
The target audience is the whole teaching and administrative staff of Gifu University. A
total of 41 people including counselors for students, “campus life helpers,”harassment
consultants and “mentors”of the Gender Equality Promotion Office.
Dr. Nishio spoke about how to deal with students who stop coming to school due tomental problems (psychological disorders) under the title, “Why students become
unable to come to a laboratory.” In his speech, he quoted several actual cases to explain
the details of psychological problems that university students have today.
Dr. Horita mentioned definition and ideals of consultation services, worrying symptomsof students and effective use of consultation services. Under the theme, “Student
Support by Consultation Services: How to assist students in difficult situations,” heunderscored the importance of cooperation and information-sharing among staff to offer
a long-term help to students with problems.
The participants learned how to cope with students from the right perspectives, and the
1st Consultant Workshop gave them a new insight into better consultation services foruniversity students.

Scene of the workshop

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The Graduate School of Education, Gifu University and the National Institute for School
Teachers and Staff Development signs Cooperation Agreement
The Teacher Education Course of the Graduate School of Education, Gifu University concluded
a Cooperation Agreement with the National Institute for School Teachers and Staff
Development (NITS）on June 26, 2017.
The signing ceremony was held at Kazan Kaikan Hall (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo). Professor
Naotake Iketani, Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Mr. Shinya Takaoka, Presidentof NITS signed an agreement. The ceremony was joined by the people from both institutions. In
addition, Mr. Kouji Yanagisawa and Mr. Daichi Yamaguchi from the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) attended the ceremony as observers.
The agreement aims to promote partnership and cooperation of both institutions to address
various issues and challenges ahead with regards to teachers’ training. Under this goal, the two
institutions will work closely for a shared use of the Technical Education Course curriculum of
the Graduate School of Education, Gifu University, and training programs of NITS. They also
pledge to develop and support implementation of training programs for improvements ofteachers’ quality. With conclusion of the agreement, it is hoped that the two institutions will
forge strong ties with one another in developing training programs and cultivating
highly-skilled teachers within Gifu Prefecture.

(right) Mr. Shinya Takaoka, President

Signing Ceremonyof NITS(left) Professor Naoto Iketani, Dean of
the Graduate School of Education, Gifu
University

20Degree Awarding
DegreePh.D. in Engineering

Ph.D. in Agricultural
Science

Diploma Number*1

Ko No. 527*1

Ko No. 677

Name

Date of Degree
Awarding

Dissertation Title

Yuma Koto

June 30,2017

Imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-ylidenes as πAccepting N-Heterocyclic
Carbenes:Synthesis and Characterization
for Catalytic Transformations

June 30,2017

Molecular Genetic Studies on
Intraspecific Differentiation andReproductive Variation within
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi

Ichiro Okita*1 Completed the study of the course

21Foreign Researchers Accepted by Gifu University in June

Faculty

Name（Country）

Title,University

PeriodResearch Title

Faculty ofEngineering

Aristidis de Jesus Ornai(East Timor)

Contract Lecturer,
National University of East Timor

2017/6/7～
2017/8/25

Study of the natural language processing on
East Timorese local language Makasae

Faculty ofEngineering

Mateus Pinto S. Kom(East Timor)

Lecturer,National University of East Timor

2017/6/7～
2017/8/25

Implementation Steganography to Protect the
Ownerships Rights Document

Faculty ofEngineering

Joel de Sousa(East Timor)

Technical Officer,
National University of East Timor

2017/6/7～
2017/7/13

Technical enchancement of the electrical andelectronic engineering experimental

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