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Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI extensively research the interactions between humans and living organisms, approaching the subject from evolutionary and ecological perspectives.
My research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including the rapid evolution of organisms in urban and agricultural environments, the integration of ICT in sustainable agriculture, and the study of evolutionary psychology and perspectives on nature.
Recent Topics of Interests:
I am interested in corporations’ initiatives towards biodiversity conservation.
Motto in Research or in Life:
“The most basic science is the most applied (Yoshiaki ITO, a Japanese biologist).”
Hobby / Holiday:
I like reading Science Fiction novels.
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
ProfessorI aim to realize a sustainable society by using digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to understand how landscapes influence people's happiness.
I am also pioneering new areas of landscape planning that are more attuned to people's hearts—including reconstruction plans for the Great East Japan Earthquake and consensus-building through citizen participation.
Recent Topics of Interest:
• Landscape evaluation using AI and its potential contribution to urban planning and environmental policy.
• Establishing quantitative evaluation methods for the well-being generated by green infrastructure.
• Landscape design of memorials and the role of citizen participation in the disaster recovery process.
• Consensus-building processes that foster people's attachment to specific places and help create sustainable communities.
Motto in Research or in Life:
To draw up a blueprint that helps make students' dreams come true and to accompany them until those dreams are realized.
Hobby / Holiday Activities:
On my days off, I enjoy reading light novels and immersing myself in their stories. My dream is to one day take up the pen myself.
I also enjoy swimming, which helps refresh my mind.
As another hobby, I create educational videos and am passionate about sharing the joy of learning with the next generation of aspiring researchers.
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI isolate and identify gut commensal bacteria exhibiting protective effects against pathogenic bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. By colonizing the intestinal tract with these beneficial bacteria in the gut, I aim to establish a strategy for acquiring a characteristic of resistance to the infection. Furthermore, I focus on understanding the role of diet, host immunity, and metabolites produced by intestinal bacteria and seek to elucidate the mechanisms of how gut commensal bacteria prevent pathogen colonization and infection.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・Exploring the dynamics and control mechanisms of pathogenic microorganisms and resident microorganisms in the gut
・Investigating the mechanisms by which gut microorganisms prevent infectious diseases.
・Examining the role of gut microorganisms in vaccine efficacy
・Developing genetic modification technology for intestinal bacteria
Motto in Research or in Life: Fortune favors the brave.
Hobby / Holiday:
I enjoy fishing and watching baseball, especially Hanshin Tigers and MLB, and spending most of my time with my child on weekends.
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorMy primarily area of focus is coding theory, which is known as the theory of error correction. As humans, we are skilled at estimating and restoring original information, even in the presence of mishearing or misspelling―essentially, error correction. My research involves mathematically describing the conditions under which error correction is possible and developing algorithms to correct errors.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I am interested in situations where information is shortened due to errors, with missing elements, yet I strive to restore the original data. This challenge has been a global problem tackled since the 1960s. Furthermore, I am developing methods to rectify missing information in scenarios involving planar arrangements, such as array-type designed codes, as well as in the context of future technologies like quantum computing and quantum communication.
Motto in Research or in Life:
I skip what I don't like and avoid putting in any extra effort.
Quibbles and poultices stick anywhere.
Hobby / Holiday:
I watch movies or TV dramas almost every day. I prefer to watch movies in a theater, especially those that leave a strong impact on my mind. As for TV dramas, I like suspense or horror from Nordic, Korean, or American productions. Alternatively, I play and sing songs I loved during my student days on the ukulele.
Graduate School 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
Center for Preventive Medical Sciences / Design Research Institute, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI conduct research on how the built environment—such as cities and buildings—affects human behavior and health from a public health perspective, and apply these insights to spatial design.
Grounded in the concept of ‘Primordial Prevention,’ which supports people's health simply through everyday living, my work empirically examines the relationship between environment and health, and translates the findings into real-world applications in collaboration with local governments and companies.
I view the living environment as a form of social capital that is open and accessible to all, and I explore how environmental design can help reduce health disparities among people.
By bridging the fields of architecture and urban design with preventive medicine and public health, my research aims to build a new paradigm—one that shifts the focus of health from individual behavior to environmental planning and design for society as a whole.
Through this interdisciplinary approach that integrates cities, architecture, and public health, I am working to establish a new academic field: Healthy Cities and Spatial Design Studies.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・The impact of climate change on urban environments and lifestyles
・Spatial design theories and their implications for reducing health disparities
・Spatial planning that supports human, social, cultural, and spatial behaviors: bridging behavioral science and urban design
・Visualization and co-creation of healthy environments through the integration of digital technology and spatial design
Motto in Research or in Life:
Keep evolving—professionally, intellectually, and personally.
Hobby / Holiday:
I enjoy experiencing nature through all my senses.
Design Research Institute, Chiba University
Professor / Vice DirectorMy design theme is centered around creating vibrant environments. In the botanical setting, I focus on designing initiatives to cultivate and utilize plants, aiming to create a design that connects people's lives and fosters a sense of harmony between people and the environment. When designing children's play environments, my theme is to establish a foundation for connecting daily life and embracing a joyful life by enriching the community with play opportunities during childhood.
Recent Topics of Interest:
The design of the daily play environment for middle and upper graders of elementary school.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Embrace the requests with a willing spirit, fearlessly confront conflicts, and discover the joy of play within those challenges.
Hobby / Holiday: Since 2020, I've been prioritizing family time by taking my wife on small trips.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorEnzymes are remarkable catalysts created by nature, but they generally perform only one chemical reaction for a single substrate. My research is working on synthesizing artificial functional molecules that surpass these ‘natural limitations.’ I am not only pursuing scientifically intriguing functions but also striving to create molecules with practical properties that others will find valuable and useful.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Spatiotemporal control of molecular functions
Motto in Research or in Life:
Staying positive, especially in tough times.
Hobby / Holiday:
Doing chores with my wife, and then relaxing. Making some tasty side dishes is another fun activity.
