We propose a framework that benefits the mentors and the students (mentees)

Benefits to Mentees （1） entees can learn from the mentor's approach to research and research behavior (or personal qualities) （2） Mentees can obtain advice on research themes that respond to social needs and develop a future-oriented mind （3） Mentees can deepen their practical knowledge of technical development and research　 （4） Mentees can learn from the mentor's expertise in project management （5） Mentees can define the role model and mid- to long- term career path

Benefits to Mentors （1） Mentors are rewarded by putting their work experience to appropriate use in a cutting edge field （2） Mentors can plant the seeds of research themes for the present and the future （3） Mentors can select competent students for future recruitment programs or openings （4） Mentors receive feedback from students

Benefits to Osaka University and the Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering （1） By using experiences from mentors and mentees (students) to provide lectures and exercises to the public, Osaka University and the division can facilitate educational reform （2） The university and the division receive feedback from practical experiences on a regular basis （3） The university and the division can foster the opportunities for collaborative research with the private sector and for research promotion （4） Network of excellent students (mentees) and senior top leaders (mentors) can be established.