Cross appointment with Osaka University in Japan

ILS scientist Dr. Noriko Otsuka holds the position of Specially Appointed Associate Professorship at Osaka University, Japan. She was in Japan for two weeks in January for research activities using the cross-appointment system initiated by Osaka University. The appointment as a faculty member of the Cybermedia Centre, an interdisciplinary research centre, in Osaka University has facilitated the opportunity to exchange knowledge on the field of urban design and mobility, and urban regeneration, as well as educational activities for Master and PhD students. Dr. Otsuka has held this position since 2019 and has played a key role in strengthening international exchanges and creating new project opportunities in German and Japanese academic institutions.