University-industry collaboration and the success mechanism of collaboration : case studies from Japan / Nian Zhiying.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nian, Zhiying, 1978- author.

Series:

River Publishers Series in Innovation and Change in Education : Cross-Cultural Perspective ; Volume 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business and education.

Academic-industrial collaboration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 pages) : illustrations, tables.

Place of Publication:

Gistrup, Denmark : River Publishers, [2016]

Summary:

In recent years, a considerable amount of effort has been devoted, both in industry and academia, towards the transformation of academic research at universities into the development of advanced technologies in industry, therefore enabling a full role of the university as a center of knowledge-creation.University-Industry Collaboration and the Success Mechanism of Collaboration presents recent developments in university-industry-collaborations, using case studies from Japan, and showing the mutual needs from both universities and enterprises in the knowledge-based society. Technical topics discussed in this book include: * Development of University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) in the world* Development of UIC in Japan* Case studies of UIC in Japan* Contribution of UIC from Japan to the world

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Foreword I

Foreword II

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Abbreviations

1: Introduction

1.1 The Rising Role of the University in the Knowledge-Based Society

1.2 The Development of UIC

1.2.1 Development of UIC in the World

1.2.2 Development of UIC in Japan

1.2.3 The Policy and Environment of UIC

1.2.4 Limitations of UIC in Japan

1.3 The Evolution of the UIC Concept in Japan

1.3.1 University-Industry Collaboration

1.4 Study Design

1.4.1 Case Selection

1.4.2 Information Collection and Ethical Considerations

2: Macro-Background of UIC in Universities of Japan at the Turn of the Century

2.1 Strategic Orientation of Developing the Country via Science and Technology Innovations

2.2 Specific Impact of National Technology Licensing Policy

2.3 Reform in Universities Centered on National University Corporatization

2.3.1 Reform Centered on National University Corporatization

2.3.2 Changes in Internal University Organizations

2.4 Research and Development Forms in Enterprises and Institutional Change

2.4.1 Technology-Introduction Stage, Led by Large Enterprises (1950-1989)

2.4.2 Large Enterprises and Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises Playing Equal Roles in UIC

3: Collaboration Between University of Tokyo and ZENSHO Group

3.1 Introduction

3.2 The University of Tokyo and ZENSHO

3.2.1 Collaboration Tradition at the First National University

3.2.2 Transition of ZENSHO

3.3 Vegetable Preservation Collaboration Project

3.3.1 Launch of the Project

3.3.2 Introduction of DUCR

3.4 Win-Win and Conflicts

3.4.1 Breakthrough in Enterprise Development Bottleneck

3.4.2 Perfect Combination of Theory and Practice

3.4.3 Difficulty in Collaboration.

3.4.4 Limitations on the Growth Circle of Scientific Research

3.5 Summary

4: Collaboration Between Waseda University and Nissan Motor Co.Ltd.

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Waseda University and Nissan

4.2.1 Transition of a Liberal Arts University

4.2.2 Nissan's Research and Development Difficulties

4.3 Engine Project

4.3.1 Launch of the Engine Project

4.3.2 Collaborative Mechanisms

4.3.2.1 Researcher Exchange

4.3.2.2 Effective Task division

4.3.2.3 Technology Selection Guidance

4.4 Win-Win and Conflicts

4.4.1 Circumvention of High-Risk Enterprise Input

4.4.2 Enterprises' Social Concern Aroused by Universities

4.4.3 Enterprise's Development Value Constantly Affected by the Ideas of the University

4.4.4 Compensation for the Lack of Hardware and Software for Scientific Research in Universities

4.4.5 Assistance in Cultivation of Doctoral Students and Employment

4.4.6 Distance Between Ambitions of Universities and Reality of Enterprises

4.4.7 Ownership of Research Achievements

4.5 Summary

5: Collaboration Between Hiroshima University and Mazda Motor Corporation

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Hiroshima University and Mazda

5.2.1 Efforts of a Local University

5.2.2 Independence of Mazda from Outsourcing Service Provider

5.3 Internal Combustion Engine Research Collaboration Project

5.3.1 Launch of the Internal Combustion Engine Project

5.3.2 Collaboration Mechanism

5.3.2.1 Technical Integration of the Spoke Principle

5.3.2.2 Platform Constructed by UIC Center

5.4 Win-Win and Conflicts

5.4.1 Realization of Economic and Philosophical Win-Wins

5.4.2 Research Direction Chosen by Students in Practice

5.4.3 Construction of Potential Scientific Research Teams in Enterprise

5.4.4 Reliance of Enterprises on Basic Research from the University.

5.4.5 Students' Self-Directed Research Plans Impacted by Enterprise Objectives

5.4.6 Disputes Between Sides Over Handling of Research Achievements

5.5 Summary

6: Conclusion

6.1 Conclusion and Discussion

6.1.1 Basic Motivation of UIC: Mutual Demands

6.1.2 Important Guarantee for Stable UIC: Institutional Support

6.1.3 Active Impact Factors in UIC: People

6.1.4 Basic Mode of UIC in the Research University: Research

6.1.5 Basis of Collaboration: Differentiation Between University and Enterprise

6.1.6 UIC: Begun for Economic Purposes But Concluded with Far-Reaching Effects

6.2 Construction of Effective Cooperative Mechanisms

6.2.1 Source of Organic Soil

6.2.2 Key People

6.2.3 Mode of Task Division Depends on Research

6.3 Drawbacks of This Study

Annexure

Annexure 1

Interview Outline

Annexure 2

Reference Case I: Hiroshima University and Revival of Pearl Star Ltd. ("Pearl" for Short)

Annexure 3

Reference Case II: Cooperation in Product Development with the Graduate School of Science of Hiroshima University

Annexure 4

Reference Case III: Waseda University and Construction of the First Smart Town in Japan

Postscript

Acknowledgment

Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-79274-9

1-00-333994-8

1-003-33994-8

1-000-79543-8

87-93379-03-X

9781003339946

OCLC:

1100857764