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Graduate School of Social Sciences / Law School, Chiba University
ProfessorFrom a Criminal Law standpoint, I conduct research in areas closely related to information and communication technology (ICT), such as cybersecurity and cybercrime. With new technologies emerging daily, novel criminal methods also develop, prompting me to explore effective legal responses. At the same time, since over-criminalization could impede technological advancement, so I strive to find a balance where both technology and law can evolve effectively and interactively.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Technology and Law, Information Criminal Law, Cybercrime, Criminal provisions in the fields of Intellectual Property law, such as the Copyright Act, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, AI and Law, Metaverse and Law, Defamation and Insults, Criminal legislation theory
Motto in Research or in Life:
With an engineering background and a fascination with law, I find it rewarding to develop legal theories that benefit society. Since both laws and legal interpretations are the product of human effort, I believe there is a significant similarity between engineering, which aims to create valuable things, and law.
Hobby / Holiday: Making Mapo Tofu
Faculty of Education, Chiba University / Asia & ASEAN Center for Educational Research
Professor and Director Since 2008, I have been dedicated to developing and implementing training courses aimed at nurturing the scientific skills and abilities of junior and high school students. During this time, I established a two-stage selection training program, which remains in operation today. Moving forward, my goal is to expand this initiative globally, and currently, I am developing scientific experiment courses to be conducted in English.
Furthermore, utilizing this platform, I have created a program called “TWINCLE,” which integrates the humanities and sciences in a cross-disciplinary education format. Graduate and undergraduate students actively contribute to this program by designing their own teaching materials based on their specialized areas and implementing them as classes in high schools abroad. Subsequently, I have developed a workshop that combines elements of the humanities and sciences, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals to foster collaborative science education on a global scale.
In addition, I organize an annual International Research Meeting, providing a valuable platform for high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students, and in-service schoolteachers to present their research findings and share their proceedings.
Along with these activities, I engage in collaborative education and research with partner universities, including Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia, where I contribute to graduate student education. Our joint research endeavors primarily focus on analyzing the physiological effects of bioactive substances derived from tropical organisms, such as plants and fungi, with a particular emphasis on their anticancer properties, antioxidant effects, and impact on fat metabolism.
Recent Topics of Interests :
1) I am developing new educational programs in online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats with the aim of establishing Chiba University as a leading hub for science education and research in Asia.
2) Additionally, as a member of the nursing teacher training course, I am conducting research from the perspective of teacher training and professional development for in-service school teachers to ensure a smooth response to school accidents. Specifically, my research focuses on improving communication between healthcare teachers (school nurses) and homeroom teachers, as well as enhancing accident response skills at the school level.
Motto in Research or in Life:
“Path of Sincerity”: I approach projects as if playing a game of poker, where I strive to win even if all my hands are exposed. I will give it my best and tackle it seriously.
However, there is a saying that goes, “Perseverance is power”: I believe that by continuously affirming something, even if it may sound like a big boast to those around me, I can make it a reality.
“When one door shuts, another opens”: The number and quality of people who lend a helping hand can significantly impact our perspective on life. However, I’ll give my hardest until somebody trust and believe in me enough to help.
“A life of Reprimands”: I often make mistakes, so I frequently find myself getting dressing-down. But I see these challenging moments as opportunities.
“Seizing opportunities”: This may seem contradictory to the previous points, but well, that’s how I am. In more eloquent terms, I would say, “I will do my best and leave the rest to fate.” However, in my case, I tend to rely more on trial-and-error approaches.
Hobby / Holiday:
When I had my beloved dog, I used to have BBQ in the garden, even during the winter. However, since he passed away at the age of 17, I merely do that.
I go fishing from time to time (about three times a year), but I’m not very good at it, so I ask my friends to take me to the best fishing spots. I pretend to be exclusively focused on lure fishing, but when I can’t catch, I resort to bait fishing as well.
Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorMy research interests lie in intercultural teaching and learning.
Here are my key research questions:
- How do people interact to learn each other's language(s) and culture(s)?
- What enables people from different cultures to live together?
- How can education contribute to a more inclusive world?
Recent Topics of Interests: I've been thinking about learners and teachers of Japanese.
Motto in Research or in Life: The world is like this, but it doesn't have to be like this.
Hobby / Holiday: If I had time, I'd be traveling around the world.
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
Professor / Vice Dean・Research on environmentally friendly pest management
Instead of resorting to the complete elimination of pests through chemical pesticide spraying in vegetable fields and paddy fields, I employ methods like biological control using natural predator insects and physical control using night-time lighting. My aim is to conduct basic and applied research on reducing pest populations to levels that do not cause damage and then maintain those populations at that density through "Integrated Pest Management (IPM)".
・Molecular phylogenetic studies and intraspecific variation analysis of insects through their genes
I investigate DNA sequences of genes to discern differences between species of Noctuids. Additionally, I examine individual populations within species of insects with wide distribution to clarify intra-species variations. Notable findings from intraspecies mutation analysis include the differentiation of yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe into Northern species (E.mandarina) and Southern species (E. hecabe), and the discovery of the cryptic species Chrysoperla nigrocapitata (Kurozu Yamato lacewing) within C. nipponensis lacewing group.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・Linage replacement of Endosymbiotic bacteria in insects, Wolbachia, in a short period of time
・The effect of ultraviolet radiation on beneficial insects
・Intraspecific variation analysis in dragonflies
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Research is not something one can do alone; it is enjoyable to clarify fascinating matters by engaging with people from various backgrounds.
・Similarly, in life, I feel that my current state is the result of encounters and interactions with diverse individuals, and I am progressing positively in both personal and professional aspects.
Hobby / Holiday
・I am passionate about photographing insects，specifically dragonflies and damselflies. On sunny weekends, I go out to take pictures.
・Music appreciation (Popular music, especially the Beatles, rock and pop from the 70's and 80's: mainly enjoying during driving)
・Reading (related to the above-mentioned hobbies and mystery novels)
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Professor / DeanAs a lifelong endeavor, I am researching why living organisms require metals for survival, as well as the differences between metals that are essential to life and those that are not. Given that cells contain only trace amounts of metals, I am also developing analytical techniques to measure these metals with high sensitivity. Recently, my research has expanded to analyze not only metals but also a wide range of metabolites.
Recent Topics of Interest:
As biochemistry is the field of study that elucidates the chemical processes related to life and living organisms, necrochemistry can be defined as the study of the chemical processes that originate from the death of organisms. In this context, I am tackling themes in the field of forensic toxicology, such as the transformation of substances within the body after death, and how pharmaceuticals ingested before death or environmental chemicals to which one was exposed change after death (postmortem metabolism).
Motto in Research or in Life:
Successus mater successus majoris. (Success is the mother of greater success.)
Hobby / Holiday:
Biking, Solving puzzles, Spicy food touring
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorAiming to build a sustainable society that addresses resource, energy, and environmental issues, we are developing next-generation material and energy recycling and utilization systems, while also examining living energy environments, primarily from the perspective of environmental energy chemical engineering.
Recent Topics of Interest: Living energy environments
Motto in Research or in Life: Life is a series of efforts
Hobby / Holiday: Recovering my health from a week of work
Center for Frontier Science, Chiba University
ProfessorCosmology and cosmic structure formation.
My goal is to reveal the origins and evolution of the Universe by utilizing both astronomical observational data and physics. In particular, I carry out diversified research with a focus on gravitational lens phenomena to unravel the mystery of dark matter and dark energy, which are unknown components that dominate the energy density of the Universe.
Recent Topics of Interest: Dark Matter, Gravitational Waves, First Generation Objects
Motto in Research or in Life: Valuing simple questions and keeping them in mind.
Hobby / Holiday: Playing Go Game
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am engaged in synthesizing and functionalizing nanomaterials, using nanospaces and interfaces for molecular control. In particular, I work with nanocarbons such as graphene and carbon nanotubes to discover new molecular control mechanisms and achieve high thermocatalytic activity through the creation of nano-sized catalysts. In addition, I am investigating the behavior of molecules at interfaces using computational chemistry techniques.
Recent Topics of Interests: Interfacial behavior of graphene, Catalyst for CO2 reduction
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Learn from the past to innovate
・Taking proactive initiatives, possessing strong decisiveness, and boldly forging ahead
・Embrace a spirit of challenge
Hobby / Holiday: Snowboarding
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
LecturerLife begins with a single fertilized egg. In mice, an early embryo known as a blastocyst forms three to four days after fertilization. The blastocyst is a simple tissue structure consisting of several dozen cells from three different types. I am focused on elucidating the mechanism by which life emerges through the interaction of these small groups of cells, with the aim of reproduce this process in vitro using stem cells.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I am conducting research to create artificial embryos using stem cells in vitro, approaching the fundamental question, “How does life originate?” By leveraging our unique stem cell culture technology, my goal is to uncover the underlying principles of life’s beginnings.
Motto in Research or in Life:
An unexpected detour. That's will do, too!
Hobby / Holiday:
Playing the trumpet, listening to music, cooking, growing fruit, getting together with friends and drinking till passing out, exploring tasty ramen restaurants, and walking
