JASEC - TU Wien

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
The Forschungsbereich für Verkehrsplanung und Verkehrstechnik invited to an incredibly insightful seminar featuring Prof. Kenichi Soga from UC Berkeley. As the Director of the Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure, Prof. Soga shared groundbreaking insights into how data-informed systems can help us tackle the dual challenges of infrastructure deterioration and climate change.
Traditional design methods often fall short when long-term user behaviors, technological shifts, and environmental demands evolve. Prof. Soga convincingly argued that the future lies in closing the gap between measured asset behavior and actual service delivery.

This cutting-edge research is a perfect example of how combining engineering innovation with smart technology strengthens a resilient society and enables effective risk management. By transforming static infrastructure into adaptable, learning systems, we can better protect our communities from cascading failures and the increasingly severe impacts of climate change.
A huge thank you to Prof. Soga for bringing these inspiring perspectives from UC Berkeley to TU Wien. Many thanks also to Bingyu Zhao for organizing this inspiring event.

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It was a pleasure to welcome colleagues from the Nagoya Institute of Technology to TU Wien last week. 🇯🇵🤝🇦🇹

Our discussions focused on strengthening the long-standing partnership between NITech and TU Wien. In particular, we explored ways to intensify academic cooperation and significantly increase student exchange opportunities at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
International collaboration and mobility are essential for educating the next generation of engineers and researchers. We are excited about the next steps in expanding this partnership and creating more opportunities for students from both universities.
A big thank you to our colleagues from NITech for the inspiring exchange and for visiting Vienna!

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼 – 𝗡𝗜𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Master’s & PhD students at TU Wien can apply for a funded research stay at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan.
🔬 TU Wien Informatics students work with leading researchers in AI, data science & informatics
💰 ~5,700 JPY/day allowance
📅 60–165 days (by March 31, 2027)

Important:
Applications must be submitted via JASEC (TU Wien) — no direct applications to NII.

🗓 Internal deadline: April 1, 2026 (17:00 CET)

More info & topics:
https://www.tuwien.at/en/research/facilities/jasec/news

🌍 Student Experience Report

In September 2025, Denys Денис Кушнір took part in the Summer School at Saga University Mishima Laboratory, Saga Univ. in Japan 🇯🇵
Together with students from TU Wien and Saga, they worked on the preservation of historical architecture in the Prefecture - researching, discussing, and learning from each other across cultures.
“ We gained valuable knowledge and unforgettable experiences while working together internationally.”

Want to experience this yourself?

The next Summer School is coming soon - follow our channels so you don’t miss the application call 👀

🌍 Studieren im Ausland?

Studierende der Architektur und Raumplanung können sich über ERASMUS, Joint & Double Degrees, Anrechnung, Stipendien und internationale Studienmöglichkeiten weltweit – von Japan bis Kanada - informieren.

📅 27.01.2026
🕐 13:00 Uhr
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 jasec.tuwien.ac.at -> news

TU Wien students can apply for the 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝘂 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and spend a few weeks studying in one of Japan’s most exciting cities.

You’ll take academic courses and Japanese language classes, meet students from around the world, and experience daily life in Tokyo.

Internal application deadline: 19.2.
Program fee: waived for TUW students
Apply via: [email protected] (nomination required)

If you’ve been thinking about studying abroad or want to add an international experience to your studies, this is a great opportunity.

More details: https://www.tuwien.at/forschung/facilities/jasec/news/news/ochanomizu-university-summer-program-2026

𝟭𝟬. 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗨 𝗪𝗶𝗲𝗻

Angesichts der Komplexität moderner Sicherheitsherausforderungen ist eine enge und dauerhafte Zusammenarbeit unerlässlich. Die TU Wien setzt daher auf intensiven Dialog und Kooperation zwischen Wissenschaft, Fördergebern, staatlichen Institutionen und Anwendern. Starke internationale Allianzen, sowie die aktive Einbindung in nationale Netzwerke wie das DCNA - Disaster Competence Network Austria bilden die Grundlage für wirksame Partnerschaften. Ziel ist es, gemeinsam Lösungen zu entwickeln, die die Sicherheit und Resilienz der Gesellschaft nachhaltig stärken. Vizerektor Peter Ertl wurde in der Mitgliederversammlung zum neuen Vorstandmitglied gewählt.
Fotos: Johanna Zweiger/DCNA