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RIKEN Europe Office Director Toshiyasu Ichioka visits University of Latvia

From the right: Acting Vice-Dean for Science of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Sandris Lācis; Director of the Institute of Astronomy, Faculty of Pof Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Kalvis Salmiņš; Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Aigars Ekers; Director of the RIKEN Europe Office, Toshiyasu Ichioka; Director of the Latvian Council of Science, Lauma Muižniece; Vice-Dean for Science of the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia, Vita Rovīte; Senior Expert of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Zane Čerpakovska; Head of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Guntis Arnicāns.

On 26 November, the Director of the RIKEN Europe Office, Dr. Toshiyasu Ichioka, visited the Academic Centre of the University of Latvia to discuss opportunities for scientific cooperation together with the University’s leadership and the Latvian Council of Science.

During the visit, he met with the Vice-Rector for Science of the University of Latvia, Guntars Kitenbergs, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology  Aigars Ekers, Acting Vice-Dean for Science Sandris Lācis, the Vice-Dean for Science of the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences Vita Rovīte, as well as the Director of the Latvian Council of Science Lauma Muižniece. The meeting was also attended by the directors of LU scientific institutes and research centres, along with other interested participants.

The meeting featured presentations of the scientific achievements and research directions of both faculties, followed by a roundtable discussion on future cooperation opportunities.

At the conclusion of the visit, the RIKEN Director toured laboratories of Faculty of Science and Technology, where he learned about their research activities, ongoing projects, and future plans. Possible areas of collaboration were discussed.

About RIKEN

RIKEN is Japan’s largest national research institute, established in 1917. It encompasses a wide range of scientific fields — physics, chemistry, biology, artificial intelligence, medicine, and more. RIKEN manages world-class research infrastructures, including particle accelerators, synchrotron light sources, supercomputers, and a bioresource center. The institute is renowned for its international collaborations and innovations that advance science globally.

In 2018, the RIKEN Europe Office was established in Brussels with the aim of strengthening cooperation with European partners, promoting researcher mobility, and monitoring developments in science and innovation policy in Europe. Since its founding, the office has been led by Dr. Toshiyasu Ichioka.

 

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