Fostering Research Capacity Among Academic Staff  

On April 30th, 2025, the Faculty Research Committee (FRC), in collaboration with PRECIDA-JICA, organized a scholarly presentation led by Professor Yukiharu Ogawa from the Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University, Japan.

The session aimed to share Professor Ogawa’s valuable insights and extensive experience in fostering research capacity among academic staff. The focus was on enhancing research infrastructure and promoting effective collaboration Professor Ogawa, a short-term expert for food chemistry and academic research capacity building, engaged the audience with practical strategies and lessons drawn from his work in Japan and other global academic institutions. His presentation provided actionable advice on improving research skills and creating a more vibrant and productive research culture within academic settings. The event saw the participation of 22 academic staff members, who actively engaged with the speaker and exchanged ideas on building stronger research capacities.

Reported by

Dr. (Mrs). S. Piratheepan

Chairperson/FRC