A delegation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) were welcomed by Professor HABAZAKI Hiroki (Dean, Faculty of Engineering), Professor IZUMI Norihiro (Dean, Graduate School of Engineering), Professor TADANAGA Kiyoharu (Dean, Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering), Professor KONNO Atsushi (Dean, Faculty of Information Science and Technology), Professor MOTOHISA Junichi (Director, Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics), Professor TABE Yutaka (Director, International Exchange Office), and Professor SHIBAYAMA Tamaki on Monday, November 18, 2024. Professor Robert Hull (Vice President for Research), Ms. Sarah Niemann (Assistant Vice President for Research), and Professor Shekhar Garde (Dean of Engineering) visited our campus to seek exchange opportunities.
Founded in 1824, RPI is the oldest technological university in the United States. It offers more than 140 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across five schools: the School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Lally School of Management, and School of Science. RPI encourages students to pursue interdisciplinary studies and engage in research, including opportunities for undergraduate students. The School of Engineering comprises seven departments, offering 11 undergraduate and 19 graduate degrees. Students gain in-depth knowledge in their technical fields through hands-on learning and laboratory experiences.
HU and RPI signed a letter of intent on August 20, 2024, to explore collaborative opportunities in human resource development and research activities within the semiconductor field. This partnership is anticipated to significantly enhance the quality of education and strengthen research capabilities in this area.
