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Faculty of Education, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorMy main area of research is family and welfare sociology, with a particular focus on foster parents and children. Through my studies, I have explored topics such as child poverty and the relationship between juvenile justice and childcare. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the creation of a society where children’s best interests are protected, regardless of their background and environment, and where caring for others, particularly, child-caring, is valued and respected.
Recent Topics of Interests: Family changes among non-standard families, Maternal research
Hobby / Holiday: Going to the park with my children
Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba University
ProfessorI am dedicated to the practical pursuit of horticulture as an applied science. I promote innovation in the agricultural field by implementing the production technologies we have researched and developed on a global scale. Inspired by the advancements in crop production technology in space, I aim to establish sustainable agriculture on Earth. Moreover, I strive to pioneer the field of "horticultural root science," featuring in-depth research on the root systems of horticultural crops.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Sustainable agriculture, Circular resources, Isotope ecology, Food security, Terroir, Fruits and vegetables for health, Working with robots, AgriTech, FoodTech, Space horticulture, Plant-based food
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Enrich the world with horticultural innovation.
・Timing is Everything
・One sincere heart is worth more than a hundred strategies.
・Where there's a will, there's a way.
・Stay the course until the end.
Hobby / Holiday: Reading, walking, listening to the radio
Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorI started studying geography to understand why and how the world we live in, including natural landscapes, has evolved into its present form. Currently, my research involves various subjects, including agricultural meteorology, smart farming, and geography, using sensing technologies such as image analysis. I focus on exploring the relationships between the natural environment and agriculture.
Recent Topics of Interest: Agriculture in arid regions. Estimation of edible rice and sake rice quality. Artificial Intelligence.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Ultimately, cultivating sensitivity is of utmost importance.
Talent is the ability to sustain the same level of passion, drive, and motivation over time. (Yoshiharu Habu, Shogi Player)
Hobby / Holiday: Walking and exploring new places I have never been before
Browsing tableware and cooking utensils
Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorTo achieve a carbon-neutral society, it is essential to accurately assess the capacity of greenery to absorb carbon. I am researching to quantitatively evaluate the value of greenery using three-dimensional data obtained by laser technology. This research calculates the amount, spatial arrangement, and ecosystem service functions of greenery, and scientifically demonstrates the value of greenery.
Recent Topics of Interest:
・Forest fire studies: Conducting research on how greenery interacts with and controls natural disasters
・Development of forest drones: Developing advanced technologies to monitor large-scale forests in Japan more efficiently and accurately
・Promotion of citizen participation and Provision of technology for i-Tree: Advancing technological solutions to enable anyone to accurately evaluate the value of greenery
・Creation of inclusive society: Promoting democratization of technology
Motto in Research or in Life:
You can be the change which you would like to see in the world. (by Mahatma Gandhi)
Hobby / Holiday:
I cherish the time without television and a smartphone, making efforts to disconnect from current technology and prioritize self-refreshment.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Faculty of Medicine, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorMy research aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying autoimmunity and allergy.
In particular:
1) Uncovering the diverse role of IL-21, a pleiotropic cytokine, across various immune reactions and deciphering the regulatory mechanisms behind IL-21 production.
2) Elucidating the functions of Sox family molecules, identified during the process mentioned in 1), in the differentiation of helper T cells and regulatory T cells.
3) Investigating the mechanism of action of methotrexate, a key therapeutic agent for rheumatoid arthritis.
Recent Topics of Interests:
The development and maintenance of IL-17-producing γδT cells (γδT17 cells) and their role in autoimmunity and tumor immunity
Motto in Research or in Life: The truth is in the details / Let it be
Hobby / Holiday: Tennis, Jogging, Housework, Playing with my Cat
Design Research Institute
Professor / DirectorDesign is the science and practice that enriches human life. I will ‘learn’ about people’s lives and conduct surveys, research, propose ideas, and engage in practical activities to improve their lives. This is what we call ’lifestyle design based on the reconfirmation and re-recognition of local resources.’ Furthermore, as an extension of this concept, I am promoting the advancement of ‘dri activities centered around the Sumida Satellite Campus.’
Recent Topics of Interest:
Life design for coexistence with diverse environments and cultures, Co-creation design
Motto in Research or in Life:
Go into the fields, learn about life, and create a life together.
Hobby / Holiday:
Experiencing diverse cultures, Listening to jazz, Watching movies (not so often these days), Getting some sleep, Reading research papers, Making a plan
Faculty of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am actively conducting research on elementary particles, employing neutrinos at the highest energies attainable by humankind. My primary goal is to investigate potential undiscovered physics interactions between quarks and leptons. Specifically, I focus on the tau neutrino, the least understood among the three neutrinos, as it may serve as a key to unveiling previously unknown aspects of physics. For this, I am recognized as a world expert in the detection techniques for tau neutrinos.
Recent Topics of Interests:
I am interested in the existence of three generations of elementary particles—quarks and leptons—and the connection between their essential nature and the structure of the universe.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Bringing out a plot that no one has ever seen before.
Conducting research within my distinct realm of expertise.
Hobby / Holiday:
Research for my own, Programming, Playing with my son, PuyoPuyo!!Quest, FORTNITE, Fixing cars, Swimming in the Aare River
Faculty of Letters, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am conducting research on the mechanisms and evolutionary processes of cognitive abilities by studying the similarities and differences between human cognitive abilities and those of non-human animals through behavioral experiments. My current focus is primarily on areas such as memory, metacognition, and understanding of physical causal relationships.
Recent Topics of Interest: Metacognition, Episodic memory, Naive physics
Hobby / Holiday: Video call with my parents' cats, Songwriting
Faculty of Medicine, Chiba University / Health and Disease Omics Center
Professor / DirectorCells accumulate abnormalities in their genomic and epigenomic information, which can lead to diseases like cancer. The epigenome, which involves modifications to the genome, changes due to environmental factors and stress such as aging, infection, and inflammation in somewhat defined manners, resulting in cell fate alteration. Exploring and harnessing the accumulated epigenomic aberrations is a crucial step in elucidating cancer and developing novel cancer treatments.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Cancer risk diagnosis, Integrated omics analysis
Motto in Research or in Life: Insatiable inquiry and challenge