March 9, 2010
University of Tokyo and Boeing signed MOU on collaboration
The University of Tokyo and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding to investigate and potentially develop technology projects of mutual interest. Regarding this MOU, Boeing made an announcement as follows (translation; original in Japanese).
TOKYO, February 25, 2010 – Boeing and the University of Tokyo signed a memorandum of understanding to investigate and potentially develop technology projects of mutual interest, Boeing announced today.
The agreement, signed Feb. 4 by Matthew Ganz, Boeing Research & Technology vice president and general manager, and Yoichiro Matsumoto, University of Tokyo managing director and executive vice president, outlines the framework and processes for future technology collaboration.
Researchers from Boeing and the University of Tokyo are evaluating opportunities for potential collaborative work in areas such as robotics and technology related to modeling and simulation.
"We are reaching out globally to find the best talent and technologies that can be used in aerospace applications," said Ganz. "We are very much looking forward to working with the University of Tokyo to not only help us meet the challenges of the future, but also to shape the future."
"Industry-academia collaboration is not only for the parties concerned," responded Matsumoto. "Our university, with talent and expertise in various research fields, hopes to jointly develop research projects with Boeing that will cultivate knowledge and make a contribution to society."
"Boeing is defined by its technological edge," said Nicole Piasecki, president of Boeing Japan. "Collaborating with the University of Tokyo helps Boeing assimilate new ideas and innovative processes into our products and programs. This also is good for the people of Japan because it helps to sustain and grow the capabilities of the R&D community here to meet emerging needs."
As Boeing’s advanced, central research-and-development unit, Boeing Research & Technology collaborates with Boeing business units, as well as with external customers and suppliers, universities, and other R&D agencies, to provide a broad base of innovative and affordable technologies not only for developing future Boeing systems and services but also for improving current ones.
The University of Tokyo is one of Japan’s premier educational institutions, conducting research in a broad range of fields in science and engineering that have potential application to aerospace.
Yoichiro Matsumoto (left) and Matt Ganz (right)
after the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
