Flow dynamics is a comprehensive academic field that examines not only fluids, but also flow phenomena concerning energy and information as well as related changes in states. Our 21st Century COE has established academic principles of flow dynamics on the nano-mega-temporal-spatial scales.
In addition to phenomena related to fluid machinery, flow dynamics addresses important phenomena from various science and technology fields such as aerospace, energy, information science, nanotechnology, life science, and material science. To build a trans-disciplinary flow dynamics field and to establish flow dynamics as a comprehensive academic field within engineering, the Global COE will integrate academic principles established through our 21st Century COE with these science and technology fields.
Specifically, we will establish an integrated field among information flow, reaction flow, nano-flow, and advanced flow by conducting trans-disciplinary research activities in different fields, such as information science, chemical engineering, and life science, as well as conduct global research activities through the International Joint Laboratories. We will create innovative science and technology fields, which center on flow dynamics, through Frontier Projects that span across integrated flow dynamics fields as international collaborative research with domestic and international research institutes. Anticipated results from this new integrated field include the development of a supersonic biplane and risk management of flow in nuclear reactors. Moreover, our education and research center will continually produce innovative people, who are international caliber scientists in the field of flow dynamics.
Additionally to recruit excellent Ph.D. candidates from across Japan and around the globe, we will elevate our international network into a multi-stage international network using such programs as our International "Takenoko" (bamboo shoot) Student Promotion Program. Educational programs, including the International leading researcher hatchery program and research activities such as those through the International Joint Laboratories and Frontier Project, will produce individuals, whose academic ability exceed international standards and are future global leaders in flow dynamics. Moreover, our graduates will consistently produce innovative achievements.
