- H-AIST CE Lab.
- Research Theme
Theme1: Formulation of grand design for circular economy and society
Drawing up of a grand design for a circular economy and society through methods such as backcasting from the 2050 vision of a circular economy, and formulation of cross-sector evaluation methods and indicators
- Research leader
- Ban Masahide (Hitachi) / Masui Keijiro, Morimoto Shinichirou (AIST)
Theme2: Development of digital solutions for circular economy
Development of digital solutions which support that all stakeholders in a product life cycle are willing to work on Circular Economy to realize both environmental load reduction and economic growth.
- Research leader
- Kono Ippei (Hitachi) / Furukawa Yoshiyuki (AIST)
Theme3: Planning of standardization strategies/proposal of measures
Proposal of standardization strategies and measures aimed at achieving a smooth transition to a circular economy and increasing the international competitiveness of Japanese companies. Research and analysis of market trends and regulatory developments, consideration of standardization items and opportunities, and networking for such proposal
- Research leader
- Hoshino Osamu (Hitachi) / Nakabayashi Akira(AIST Solutions) / Kamigaki Koshi (AIST)