Workshop: International Collaboration to Accelerate Integration of Engineering, Plant Sciences & Agricultural Research using Artificial Intelligence

Date: Monday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Venue: Nagoya University, ES Building (ES Hall and ES Meeting Room) (C2-4 on campus map)

Language: English

Target audience: Researchers, students, general participants

Registration fee: None but please register at the link below

For more detailed information please follow this link: A12EAR Seminar & Workshop 2026 in Nagoya

Monday, January 5, 2026

Time	Event
9:30 am – 9:45 am	Opening session
9:45 am -12:30 pm	Seminar: Low-temperature plasma technology for resilience of agricultural production and food systems Keynote Lectures: 1) Prof. Masaharu Shiratani, Dean of the Institute for Advanced Study, Kyushu University “Cutting-edge Initiatives in Plasma Agriculture” (TBD) 2) Jacob Jones, Director, Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, North Carolina State University “Phosphorus Sustainability Opportunities and Successes across Diverse Landscapes and Scales” Panel Discussion: – Prof. Masaharu Shiratani, Dean of the Institute for Advanced Study, Kyushu University – Jacob Jones, Director, Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, North Carolina State University – Kazuki Saito, Senior Scientist,International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) – Jason Jones Electrical Engineer III, Textron Systems – Sosuke A. Otabe, Manager, Overseas Business Headquarters, OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.
2 pm – 2:50 pm	Tour of the Plasma Research Center
3 pm – 5 pm	Workshop 1: Innovative technologies for circular bio-economy
5:30 pm –	Networking reception

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Time	Event
9:30 am – 11:40 am	Workshop 2: Frontiers in interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable society
11:45 am –	Closing session

Additional Information

Coordinators: Hiroshi Ehara (NU ICREA); Kenji Ishikawa (NU CLPS); Ross Sozzani (AI2EAR, North Carolina State University)

Hosts: International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture, Nagoya University (NU ICREA); Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University (NU CLPS)

Supporters: Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas（A）: Plasma-driven Seed Memory Operation: Frontiers in Molecular Dynamics in Seeds driven by Plasma; MAFF Strategic International Collaborative Research Project on Development of low-temperature plasma technology for sustainable agricultural production contributing to global environmental conservation; Plasma Agriculture Research Consortium, Tokai Bio Community

Contact: Hiroshi Ehara