RMAN-J Conference 2024-Makiko Takahashi

Makiko Takahashi, Professor at Kanazawa Institute of Technology and Vice Chair of the Research Manager and Administrator Network Japan (RMAN-J)

Makiko Takahashi, Professor at Kanazawa Institute of Technology and Vice Chair of the Research Manager and Administrator Network Japan (RMAN-J), looked back on the 10-year history of RMAN-J. 

Makiko Takahashi, Professor at Kanazawa Institute of Technology and Vice Chair of the Research Manager and Administrator Network Japan (RMAN-J)

Date:
20 November 2024

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