CRERC International Seminar
The CRERC International Seminar was held on August 28, 2026, at Odaira Memorial Hall, Hitachi Campus. At this seminar, Dr. Michael Shinhyuk Joo of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) gave a presentation entitled “Innovation that Matters: Solving Real-World Challenges at SwRI,” focusing on automotive exhaust emissions measurement technologies.
Assistant Professor Dr. Bhagirath Saini Joins Ibaraki University
Dr. Bhagirath Saini joined the faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, as an Assistant Professor on August 1, 2026. Earlier this year, Dr. Saini came to Japan in February through the LOTUS Programme (India-Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Programme) of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Since then, he has […]
The 3rd CRERC Symposium Held
The 3rd CRERC Symposium was held at the Hitachi Campus on June12, 2026.For more details, please see [here] on the Ibaraki University website (in Japanese).
CRERC Symposium to be Held on June 12
Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) at Ibaraki University will hold its 3rd Symposium on Friday, June 12, 2026. At this symposium, we will present the research achieved by CRERC over the past three years. We will also explore the current status and future of carbon recycling through presentations by external experts. We sincerely look […]
MSA-DAC Research Network Holds FY2026 Kickoff Meeting
On April 24, 2026, the MSA-DAC Research Network General Meeting was held at Hitachi Campus as the FY2026 kickoff meeting. The MSA-DAC Research Network was established in November 2025 to promote research and development through collaboration among industry, academia, government, and financial institutions, with the aim of achieving the societal implementation of “Moisture Swing Adsorption […]
MSA-DAC Research Network Webpage Launched
The Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) at Ibaraki University has launched a dedicated webpage for the MSA-DAC Research Network. The MSA-DAC Research Network focuses on Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC) technologies and aims to promote research and development toward low-energy CO₂ capture and carbon recycling, as well as to strengthen collaboration among […]
Four-Center Research Results Presentation and Discussion
On March 19, 2026, the Four-Center Research Results Presentation and Discussion was held at the Mito Campus of Ibaraki University. Director Tanaka from our center attended the event, presented the center’s research results, and participated in the panel discussion. For more details, please see [here] on the Ibaraki University website (in Japanese).
MSA-DAC Research Network Launched
The "MSA-DAC Research Network" was established on November 21, 2025, with participation from multiple companies, financial institutions, and local governments, aiming to achieve the social implementation of "Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC)", which enables low-energy carbon dioxide capture. The Network is organized into regular members (entering into joint research contracts worth 3 million […]
Establishment of the MSA-DAC Research Network
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the development of effective carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture technologies is an urgent priority. In particular, direct air capture(DAC) technology requires innovations that reduce both energy consumption and cost. At the Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center, Ibaraki University, we are advancing research focused on the Moisture swing adsorption method—an approach […]
Decarbonization Management Support Seminar (October 29)
On Wednesday, October 29, the Joyo Bank will host a seminar on decarbonization management support. CRERC Director Kotaro Tanaka will be speaking at the event. We warmly invite all those interested to participate. For details, please see the flyer and registration page below. 【Date & Time】Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM 【Format】In-person […]