📣 Professor Chih-Hao Fan conducted an academic visit to Japan from October 23rd to 28th, 2025. This mission aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Japan in agriculture and environment through three key objectives: visiting Hokkaido University、Tohoku University，並赴 Morioka 參與 the 2025 PAWEES International Conference，深化臺日間在農業與環境領域的合作交流。
🏫 Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation with Hokkaido University
Professor Fan visited the Faculty of Agriculture at Hokkaido University and held discussions with Dean Lin regarding the promotion of multilateral research projects in collaboration with the Joint Research Center of the University of Illinois. promotion of multilateral research projects Both parties reached a consensus to deepen their cooperation. Additionally, Professor Fan visited multiple laboratories to gain insights into the university's latest research advancements in the fields of agricultural science and bioresources.
🎓 Advancing Dual Degree Cooperation with Tohoku University
At the Graduate School of Agriculture, Tohoku University, Professor Fan engaged in a symposium with Dean Lin and several faculty members to conduct in-depth discussions on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for dual degree programs. The discussions covered:
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methods for credit recognition
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regulations for degree awarding
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the feasibility of operational processes.
This visit paves the way for future student exchanges, transnational programs, and dual degrees, expanding the exchange of talent between the two universities in the fields of agriculture and the environment.
🌍 Participating in the 2025 PAWEES International Conference and Presenting Research Results
Professor Fan attended the 2025 PAWEES Annual Meeting in Moriokaand presented two research outcomes, including a poster presentation titled:
“Impact on agricultural irrigation under the influence of climate change and adaptation strategies for stabilizing agricultural irrigation water supply.”
The research explores the resilience, risk assessment methodologies, and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for agricultural irrigation water sources under the influence of climate change, with Taoyuan City serving as a pilot case for methodological validation.
