According to Okayama University, bachelor's degree education in engineering has been promoted by two departments, the Faculty of Engineering established in 1960 and the Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering established in 1994, but in today's human-centered society where digital innovation and innovation are advancing. In order to promote education that achieves the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, the two new faculties have been reorganized to establish an engineering faculty.It will be the largest engineering faculty in the Chugoku-Shikoku region with an enrollment capacity of 2.

　The Faculty of Renewal Engineering has set up an architectural education program that was not previously available at Okayama University in the urban environment creation course for environmental and social infrastructure, and is considering establishing a new bachelor's degree in wood architecture in the future.

　Mr. Kuma is from Yokohama City and was born in 1954 at the age of 65.In addition to teaching at the University of Tokyo, he is also active as an architect and is considered to be a leading figure in Japanese-inspired architecture, such as using wood.He also designed the Takanawa Gateway Station, which will be provisionally opened in March on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo, the new national stadium that will be the main venue for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.It was decided to invite him as a person who is perfect for the direction of the Faculty of New Engineering.

　Mr. Kuma said, "I look forward to promoting the SDGs and architectural education programs in Okayama, which is rich in nature."

reference:[Okayama University] Architect Kengo Kuma will be appointed as a "specially invited professor"