Prof. Kitamori & Prof. Kato Visited Yangon Technological University (Myanmar)

On February 20, 2018, Head of Department of Applied Chemistry of UTokyo, Prof. Kitamori and Prof. Mawatari made a courtesy call on Head of Department of Chemical Engineering of Yangon Technological University (YTU), Prof. Mar Lar Tan and Prof. Mya Mya Oo (Former Rector) at YTU. At the same time, Head of Department of Civil Engineering of UTokyo, Prof. Kato, Prof. Meguro, Proj. Prof. Kawasaki visited Head of Department of Civil Engineering of YTU, Prof. Nyan Myint Kyaw. Based on a Memorandum of Understanding between School of Engineering of UTokyo and YTU signed on the same day, both parties discussed possible future collaborations.

In the scheme of UTokyo Strategic Partnership Project, the School of Engineering (Applied Chemistry Dept. and Civil Engineering Dept.), in collaboration with Institute of Industrial Science, has established a platform of educational programs for science and technology infrastructure in the past years. This MOU aims to accelerate further academic interactions including student exchange and joint research as well as sustainable relationships in broader fields.

This visit is expected to promote the mobility of faculty and students, and expand opportunities of research collaborations between the University Departments.

Courtesy Call on Prof. Nyan Myint Kyaw	Meeting of Department Heads
Meeting of Department Heads	Courtesy Call on Prof. Mya Mya Oo