We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, we will host a special lecture featuring Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren.
Dr. Lindgren currently serves as Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. As an astronaut, he has accumulated a total of 311 days in space and has extensive experience flying aboard both the Russian Soyuz spacecraft and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.
In this lecture, he will share his valuable firsthand experiences, offering insights into the forefront of space exploration and the responsibilities of an astronaut.
Following the lecture, a panel discussion will be held with faculty members from Kyushu Institute of Technology specializing in space-related fields, to further explore the future of research and education in the space domain.
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 16:30–18:10 |
| Venue | Memorial Hall, Tobata Campus, Kyushu Institute of Technology
(Building No. 51) |
| Format | In-person
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Please register using the button below. |
| Program (Tentative) | 16:30–16:40 Opening Remarks
Dr. Takuo Yasunaga President of Kyushu Institute of Technology 16:40–17:10 Lecture for Space Engineering Students Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren Deputy Director, Flight Operations Directorate NASA 17:10–17:20 Q&A Session 17:20–18:10 Panel Discussion with Professors and Researchers Moderator: Dr. Tetsuhito Fuse Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Laboratory of Lean Satellite Enterprises and In-Orbit Experiments |
※There are no available parking spaces on the Tobata Campus.(Please use public transportation)
※Please do not park at nearby commercial facilities, schools, hospitals or on the street.
Simultaneous interpretation equipment is limited in number, and may not be available if applications exceed capacity. Please note that the equipment will be distributed with priority given to general participants, and may not be available to Kyutech students. We appreciate your understanding and kindly ask that you apply only if you agree to these conditions.
Contact:
Office of International Strategic Partnerships
Kyushu Institute of Technology
E-mail: kok-kouryu*jimu.kyutech.ac.jp
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