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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.
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
Chiba University Hospital
Assistant ProfessorAn orthopedic and hand surgeon.
During my time as a medical student, I experienced a fracture in my right arm, which caused anxiety. However, I persevered and successfully returned to playing musical instruments. This personal experience motivated me to pursue further studies in Germany and the UK. Subsequently, I established the Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) clinic at Chiba University Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
My research focuses on investigating the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders in musicians and analyzing the three-dimensional motion of the upper limbs. Drawing from my own experience in performing arts, including piano, violin, figure skating, and ballet, I am dedicated to providing compassionate care that caters to the needs of artists.
Recent Topics of Interest: Biomechanics of the upper limb and Performance motion analysis
Motto in Research or in Life:
Where there is a will, there is a way. Work with sincerity and integrity
Hobby / Holiday: Traveling abroad and Café-hopping. I enjoy spending relaxing time with my family on weekends.
Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research focuses on the construction of an economic theory on sustainability that encompasses both capital bases and throughput resources. Also, I have been working on research activities to provide information on sustainability at the local government level to support policy formulation through a back-casting approach. This includes visualizing the impact of population decline and understanding the potential for decarbonization.
Motto in Research or in Life: Let’s do it. Things will work out.
Hobby / Holiday: Ultra Marathon, Journey Run
Future Medicine Education and Research Organization, Chiba University / Chiba University Hospital
Distinguished ProfessorAfter graduating from the Nihon University’s School of Dentistry at Matsudo in 1977, and during the time of the doctoral program in medical sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1983, I started my significant research career by contributing to the launch of the “Mucosal Immunology” as a scientist at the UAB and the Max Planck Institute for Biology. While pursuing my research career as an immunologist, especially in the advancement of mucosal immunology and vaccinology, I also trained and educated the next-generation physician-scientists, students, and researchers as a professor at UAB, Osaka University and the University of Tokyo, and now University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Chiba University. In addition to my research and academic careers, I also contributed my expertise to leading the Institute of Medical Science as Associate Dean and Dean at the University of Tokyo,
My background as a dentist combined with extensive research experience in the field of Mucosal Immunology makes me exceptionally well qualified to lead and advance the current and future directions of mucosal immunology and mucosal vaccine development. I and my research team has also actively facilitated the development of the next-generation vaccines, the oral and nasal vaccines, which are now in critical pre-clinical and clinical trial stages.
These include efforts in developing practical applications such as “MucoRice,” the rice-based oral vaccine, and the “cationic nanogel” nasal vaccine. Currently, I am dedicated to advancing the practical development of “oral and nasal vaccines” at Chiba University.
Recent Topics of Interest: Mucosal immunology, Mucosal vaccines
Motto in Research or in Life: No problem!! Your dream is your destiny!!
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorThe immune system is a sophisticated biological system developed for the defense of an organism, maintaining homeostasis by recognizing and eliminating pathogens and cancer cells through immune cells. In my laboratory, I aim to contribute to developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, allergies, infections, cancer, and more by focusing on the role of glycans in immune cell trafficking.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Development of novel anti-glycan monoclonal antibodies applicable for the treatment of immune-related diseases such as autoimmune and allergic diseases.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Practice makes perfect.
Hobby / Holiday:
Watching Sports
Faculty of Informatics, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI have been consistently engaged in research in the field of image information processing. Recently, my focus has been on developing technology that visualizes objects and phenomena invisible to the human eye by measuring and analyzing the propagation of light hitting a subject. Furthermore, I conduct research activities spanning technology development to support animated video production, exploration of stage production, and investigation of texture reproduction using CG. My efforts encompass a wide range of fields aimed at advancing imaging technologies.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Imaging technology to enrich people's lives
Motto in Research or in Life:
Address a problem as simply as possible
Hobby / Holiday:
Visiting countryside restaurants
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Professor Though liquid crystals (LCs) make people think of LC displays, my laboratory performs a wide range of LC research without limiting the subject to displays.
My goal is to develop new functionalities and applications in LC materials. To achieve this, I conduct research in LC areas such as molecular design, organic synthesis, investigation of molecular assembly states, and performance evaluation.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Developing methods for creating nano-level recording devices and nanostructures, while also searching for materials that exhibit spontaneous optically active.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Let's do what we find fun in both research and work.
Hobby / Holiday:
Spending time with my family and, occasionally, working out
Faculty of Letters, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorI specialize in the study of 17th-century Italian paintings, with a primary focus on the works of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most famous female painters of those days. My research delves into her activities in Naples, including her professional strategies, client relationships, and influence on other regional artists. Additionally, I have a keen interest in biographies of female artists from the same era and in portraitures, including self-portraits by female painters.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Naples paintings, Biographies of female artists, Portraiture (Self-portraits)
Motto in Research or in Life:
I try to maintain good health to do more prosperous studies.
Hobby / Holiday:
I spend my time playing with my pet cockatiel at home and taking care of my Medaka (Japanese rice fish).