The Japan Chapter of The American Ceramic Society serves ACerS members throughout Japan for the purpose of promoting the arts and sciences connected with ceramics and glass science and engineering. Events such as workshops, industrial showcases, and seminars are planned to enhance and facilitate the interaction, technical discussions, and potential collaborations between and among ACerS members in Japan.
The Japan Chapter is headquartered in Tsukuba, Japan.
Officers of the Japan Chapter are:
Chair: Dr. Kiyoshi Shimamura, National Institute for Materials Science
Chair-Elect: Dr. Yoshihiko Imanaka, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.
Secretary: Dr. Theresa Davey, Tohoku University
Treasurer: Dr. Hiroaki Furuse, National Institute for Materials Science
If you would like to contact any of the officers for the Japan Chapter, visit the ACerS online membership directory for contact details. You must be a member to access the directory. Or, you may contact Vicki Evans at vevans@ceramics.org for assistance.
Check back often for upcoming meetings and events!
Japan Chapter completes Fulrath Award Lecture
The Japan Chapter of The American Ceramic Society and the International Committee of the Ceramic Society of Japan completed the International Session at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan in Yokohama, Japan on March 9, 2023.
Opening remarks were given by chapter secretary, Dr. Tessa Davey (left photo below)
The keynote lecture was given by Prof. Young-Wook Kim of the University of Seoul, Korea (right photo below)
Japan Chapter completes International Session at 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics
The International Session, jointly organized by the Japan Chapter of ACerS and The Ceramic Society of Japan, was held January 7, 2023 at the 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics at Okayama University, Tsushima Campus, Okayama, Japan.
Awards for Excellent Presentation were given to Norifumi Asakuma (left below), Zannatul Mumtarin Moushumy (center below), and a award for Impressive Presentation was given to Nanami Nakayama (right, below).
The Japan Chapter congratulates these three individuals for outstanding performance.
Japan Chapter announces the Richard M. Fulrath Award Recipient Lecture, International session, at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan
March 10, 2022
The International Committee of the Ceramic Society of Japan and the Japan Chapter of the American Ceramic Society organized the Richard M. Fulrath Award Lecture, International session at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan.
The lecture was March 10, 2022.
Japan Chapter participates in the 60th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics
The Japan Chapter and The Ceramic Society of Japan recently jointly organized the International Session at the 60th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics, January 8 and 9, 2022.
Congratulations to the speakers who were recognized for best oral presentations:
- Kyusung Kim, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
- Yunzi Xin, Nagoya Institute of Technology
Additionally, congratulations to Prof. Dr. Theresa Davey for receiving recognition as an invited lecturer.
Japan Chapter co-organizes the International Session at the Annual Fall Meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan
On September 2, 2021, the Japan Chapter co-organized the International Session of the Annual Fall meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan. The speakers and programs are available at this link.