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Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI am dedicated to addressing issues related to the safety of infrastructure facilities, particularly lifeline systems such as roads, water, and gas, in response to natural disasters including earthquakes, with the goal of mitigating their impact.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Anomaly detection and maintenance management of lifeline systems
Motto in Research or in Life:
I often find myself regretting and reflecting on many things, but I do my best to move past them as soon as possible.
Hobby/Holiday:
I haven’t been able to do it much lately, but I enjoy playing amateur baseball and watching professional baseball games.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / International Center for Hadron Astrophysics, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorCosmic rays, high-energy particles that travel at almost the speed of light, are ubiquitous throughout the universe. More than a century after their discovery, their origin remains one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. My research focuses on shock waves and magnetic energy release associated with explosive astrophysical phenomena, aiming to uncover how the plasma components of cosmic rays—protons and electrons—gain energy spanning more than 20 orders of magnitude. I employ first-principles simulations that self-consistently model the evolution of charged particles and electromagnetic fields, leveraging cutting edge software and the flagship supercomputers of Japan.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Exploring the correspondence between plasma physics and quantum mechanics, and its potential applications to quantum computing
Motto in Research or in Life: “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield” by Alfread, Load Tennyson
Hobby / Holiday: Reading and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorA quarter of a century has passed since I obtained my Doctor of Engineering degree in 1996 and embarked on my career as a researcher. In contemporary terms, I have been engaged in research activities aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through collaborations with various industries, I have gained numerous learning opportunities.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Urban mine recycling, especially focused on precious metals and rare metals. Creation of a carbon-neutral society.
Motto in Research or in Life:
It's often preferable to take action and potentially fail rather than live with the regret of not having tried at all.
Hobby / Holiday:
Golf, Mahjong, Mountain Climbing. I try to make time for enjoying those hobbies as much as possible in order to extend healthy life expectancy.
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Professor / DeanI am conducting fundamental medical research on the regulation of sugar and energy metabolism. My primary research interests lie in investigating inter-organ networks and intracellular signal pathways. Specifically, I am exploring innovative treatments for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Additionally, I actively contribute to promoting research in the field of disaster medicine, with the ultimate goal of fostering a resilient society that can effectively protect people's health during and after emergencies and disasters.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Necessity is the mother of invention. Where there's a will, there's a way. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
Tenure Track Associate ProfessorI am collaborating with the Institute of Fruit Tree and Tea Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, to conduct research aimed at developing efficient breeding methods for fruit trees using genomic information. Specifically, I am working on the development of a method called genomic selection (GS), which predicts the characteristics of future fruits, such as pericarp color and fruit weight, at the seedling stage, enabling early selection.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I am interested in researching how to extract essential information from big data, such as genomes and images, and how to utilize this information for the breeding of fruit trees.
Motto in Research or in Life: Practice makes perfect. Constant dripping wears away a stone.
Hobby / Holiday: I enjoy spending time with children, homemaking, and swimming.
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
LecturerMy research focuses on the analysis of the synthetic pathways of plant pigments, and the isolation and functional identification of the enzyme genes that synthesize them. Of particular interest are the enzymes that synthesize pigments with unique structures, often found only in specific plant species.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Modifying enzyme function
Construction of a pathway for the synthesis of pigments in other plants
Motto in Research or in Life:
I pursue work that genuinely sparks my curiosity.
Hobby / Holiday:
Keeping tropical fish, Spending time with my children
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorUsing interface-specific spectroscopic techniques, I explore the diverse structures, reactions, and interactions of molecules at surfaces and interfaces. My goal is to uncover unique molecular properties by investing their functionalities in these environments. Our research focuses on elucidating phenomena associated with organic devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes, as well as molecular behavior at adhesive interfaces, and the role of surfactants and trace molecules at liquid interfaces.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Charge transfer at organic device interfaces, the impact of food additives at interfaces, and the interplay between liquid interfaces and environmental factors.
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research focuses on exploring various topics: the relationship between color and object surface perception and the recognition of spatial and lighting cues, the adaptivity of vision in different environments, the diversity of color vision, and the perception of skin color and texture. The ultimate goal is to unravel the mechanisms behind human visual information processing and apply them to engineering applications. To achieve this, I employ psychophysical techniques that involve presenting individuals with diverse visual stimuli and analyzing their responses and evaluation results.
Recent Topics of Interest:
The relationship between the color and distribution of lighting, and the overall appearance of objects. International comparison of skin color and texture recognition. The variations and diversity in color vision among individuals.
Motto in Research or in Life: The truth is out there. There's no such thing as luck. Que Sera, Sera.
Hobby / Holiday: Appreciation of Art, Movies, Theater, and TV Dramas
Graduate School of Social Sciences / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorI specialize in European political history and comparative politics, with a particular focus on the Netherlands. My research interests encompass various topics, including ongoing welfare and labor reforms in European countries, the impact of populism on established political parties and parliamentary politics, developments concerning minority groups such as Jews, and the intricate relationship between monarchies and democracy.
Recent Topics of Interest: Urban regeneration and the role of “neighborhood” are central themes that directly impact shaping the community’s approach to disaster prevention.
Motto in Research or in Life: Once-in-lifetime-“word” (as a researcher dedicated to the study of the power of conversation)
Hobby / Holiday: Travelling and “Exploring towns”
