Representatives of Japanese Companies and Organizations at GTU

Representatives of Japanese business companies and organizations paid a working visit to the Georgian Technical University. The delegation met with Professor Zurab Gudavadze, President of the Georgian Technical University Supervisory Board, and Professor Tamar Lominadze, Vice-Rector.

The Japanese delegation participated in the meeting: President and Director of Riken Kogyo Co., Ltd. Yukihiro Shibao and representative Junichi Takamiya; Senior General Manager of HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC. Masakazu Sako; Tomonori Deguchi, Executive Officer of KOKEN ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.; ArkEdge Space Inc. Senior Researcher Shio Kamibayashi; Yohei Soma, General Manager of SPEC CORPORATION JAPAN; Tetsuya Sugimoto, Chief Executive Officer of PADECO Co., Ltd.; Representative Director of Tokai-Denshi Inc. Taro Okamura; Chief Executive Officer of JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION Yoshimitsu Takanishi; Hokkaido Development Engineering Center Senior Advisor Shinsaku Fukazawa; Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Hokkaido Center employee Marina Kido and expert consultant Masaki Koda; Also, Yuki Osaka, a journalist from the Hokkaido Kensetsu Shimbun newspaper.

Representing the Georgian Technical University, the meeting was attended by Professor Zurab Gvishiani, Dean of the Faculty of Construction; Professor Ketevan Kutateladze, Dean of the Faculty of Power Engineering; Professor Noe Khozrevanidze, Dean of the Faculty of Mining Geology and Sustainable Mountain Development; Associate Professor Boris Gitolendia, Dean of the Faculty of Transport Systems and Mechanical Engineering; and Professor Taliko Zhvania, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems.

As the Vice-Rector noted, the visit of Japanese business companies and organizations to the Georgian Technical University aims to deepen professional ties between the two countries, showcase the university’s capabilities, and identify potential avenues for future cooperation. According to Professor Tamar Lominadze, representatives from companies and organizations across various Japanese sectors can examine the Georgian Technical University’s educational and research activities through the lens of engineering, technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development.

“The delegation members familiarized themselves with the university’s structure, educational programs, faculty activities, and research areas, allowing them to learn about the university’s academic and research work and share professional interests.

I want to emphasize that the delegation members represent various professional sectors in Japan, including engineering, industry, technology, infrastructure, consulting, and international cooperation. Their activities include industrial manufacturing and engineering project management, as well as developing technological solutions and participating in international development projects.

Riken Kogyo Co., Ltd., led by delegation member Yukihiro Shibao, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling protective barriers against snow, wind, and sand. The company focuses on improving the safety and reliability of transport infrastructure, particularly in regions with harsh climates. This work is crucial for preventing infrastructure-related issues caused by blizzards, snow accumulation, and strong winds.

HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC., represented in the delegation, operates in industrial manufacturing and technology. In contrast, KOKEN ENGINEERING Co., Ltd., SPEC CORPORATION JAPAN, Tokai-Denshi Inc., and JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION represent various engineering, technological, and business sectors. ArkEdge Space Inc. works in space technology and small satellite development, while PADECO Co., Ltd. provides international development consultancy services. The delegation also includes representatives from the Hokkaido Development Engineering Center and JICA, which strengthens the visit’s professional and international cooperation dimensions. Georgian Technical University possesses significant academic, scientific, and engineering potential, creating a solid foundation for developing sectoral cooperation with these companies and implementing joint scientific-technological initiatives”.

 – Professor Tamar Lominadze

As the guests noted, the delegation received information about the university’s academic disciplines and research potential, familiarized itself with the faculties’ experience, and identified areas of mutual interest for cooperation; this establishes a solid foundation for deepening future partnerships, implementing joint research projects, and fostering collaboration between the academic and industrial sectors.