Joint Degree Program (Doctoral Course)

The Joint Degree Program between Kyushu University and the University of Antwerp is a doctoral course that aims to cultivate international leaders in the field of nanomaterials and nanoscience.

Overview

The program is a collaboration between Kyushu University's Graduate School of Engineering and the University of Antwerp's Faculty of Science. The program focuses on the development of innovative materials and technologies to address global environmental and energy issues.

Program Description

The Joint Degree Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nanomaterials and nanoscience, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to become international leaders in their field. The program includes a research project, coursework, and a dissertation.

Admission Criteria

The program is open to students who have completed a master's degree in a relevant field. The admission criteria include:

• Academic achievement
• Research experience
• Language proficiency (English)

Program Structure

The program is a three-year course that includes:

1. First Year: Research planning and joint seminar presentation
2. Second Year: International joint research at the University of Antwerp (six months)
3. Third Year: Dissertation defense and public presentation

Faculty Members

The program has a team of experienced faculty members from both Kyushu University and the University of Antwerp, including:

• Prof. Hiroshi Hatada (Program Director)
• Prof. Takashi Agoh
• Prof. Tomohiro Iwasaki
• Prof. Tsuyoshi Yoshitake
• Prof. Nobuhiro Shimada (Cooperating Professor)
• Prof. Masaaki Matsuda (Cooperating Professor)
• Prof. Kazuhiro Yamada (Cooperating Professor)
• Prof. Kazuhiko Ando (Cooperating Professor)
• Assoc. Prof. Mitsuru Saito
• Assoc. Prof. Yuta Tsujimoto (Cooperating Associate Professor)
• Assoc. Prof. Ken Watanabe (Cooperating Associate Professor)
• Assoc. Prof. Koichi Suenaga
• Assoc. Prof. Yohei Ishida

From the University of Antwerp:

• Prof. Sara Bals
• Prof. Sandra Van Aert
• Prof. Johan Verbeeck
• Prof. Joke Hadermann
• Prof. Dirk Lamoen
• Prof. Milorad Milosevic
• Prof. Bart Partoens
• Prof. Annemie Bogaerts
• Prof. Erik Neyts
• Assoc. Prof. Karolien De Wael
• Assist. Prof. Sammy Verbruggen
• Assist. Prof. Lucian Covaci

Research Areas

The program focuses on the development of innovative materials and technologies to address global environmental and energy issues, including:

• Nanomaterials and nanoscience
• Energy and environmental science
• Materials science and engineering

International Collaboration

The program is a collaboration between Kyushu University and the University of Antwerp, providing students with the opportunity to conduct international joint research and gain a global perspective.

Expected Outcomes

The program aims to cultivate international leaders in the field of nanomaterials and nanoscience, with the skills and knowledge necessary to address global environmental and energy issues.

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