Trainees from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), an independent administrative institution, received training under the Knowledge Co-Creation Program for young professionals in the field of renewable energy at Graduate School of International Resource Sciences

On Wednesday, December 3rd, professor FUJII Hikari of Graduate School of International Resource Sciences recently gave a lecture at Akita University for trainees participating in a JICA program. This training was conducted as part of JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program for young professionals, which targets young people from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and other regions. The program’s goal is to provide them with fundamental knowledge to understand Japan’s experience and technology in fields needed in their home countries, and contributing to the development of human resources who will lead nation-building in the future.

This year’s trainees were nine administrative officials from the central and local governments from Mongolia. They are planning to stay in Akita City for 17 days to take part in training related to renewable energy and to visit relevant facilities in the prefecture.

The training at Akita University focused on the utilization of geothermal energy. Professor FUJII delivered a lecture titled “Energy Sharing Systems Using Geothermal Energy,” explaining that “technologies that utilize geothermal energy offer significant energy-saving benefits and hold strong potential as a renewable energy source.” Participants asked questions such as “When did Japan begin working on the widespread adoption of geothermal systems?” Additionally, Mongolian students studying in the Faculty of International Resource Studies also attended the lecture and took notes intently.

• Akita University Lab Interview : Professor FUJII Hikari of Graduate School of International Resource Sciences