“Energy-Next,” a series of joint workshops on energy and nanomaterials, was held on March 8, 2016 together with Xi’an Jiaotong University at Xi’an Jiaotong University.

This time, Xi’an Jiaotong University was a main organizer and presented its pilot project concerning ultra-high voltage electricity transmission in China, which encourages exchange between faculty and students from the two universities. Waseda Professors Yoshimichi Ohki, Hiroyuki Nishide, and Hideo Ishii from the Faculty of Science and Engineering attended the workshop. Both universities presented their latest research and engaged in an interactive discussion. Presentation topics included:

• “Organic-based Soft Batteries”
  Professor Hiroyuki NISHIDE, Waseda University
• “Progress in Power Electronics”
  Professor Yang XU, Xi’an Jiaotong University
• “Ion-induced Changes in Refractive Index and Structure of Solid Dielectrics and Their Applications”
  Professor Yoshimichi OHKI, Waseda University
• “Atomic-Layer-Deposition Nano-Glue to Protect Sn Anodes for Sodium Ion Batteries”
  Professor Han XIAOGANG, Xi’an Jiaotong University
• “Demand Response, PV Control and Energy Resource Aggregation – Current Trend and Activities in Japan”
  Professor Hideo ISHII, Waseda University
• “Fault Detection, Isolation, and Restoration in Distribution Network with DES integration”
  Professor Jiao ZAIBIN, Xi’an Jiaotong University

The workshop was a great success, especially for participating students and junior researchers from the perspective that it provided an opportunity for professional development. A preceding event was held on November 11, 2015 in partnership with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, which plans to host the third workshop.

Workshop program