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Faculty of Engineering / Center for Aerial Intelligent Vehicles, Chiba University / Molecular Chirality Research Center
Associate ProfessorI am developing polymeric materials that not only imitate but surpass living organisms by incorporating designs inspired by them. My goal is to pioneer a novel category of materials, previously nonexistent, translating the functions that living organisms have evolved over many years into human technology.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Development of a convenient method for creating hierarchical structures of particles and molecules
Motto in Research or in Life:
The daily commitment to work and the cherishment of relationships with others are the essence of life, leading to richness of spirit. (Words from Professor Shigemori Otani, the16th president of Tohoku University)
Hobby / Holiday: Spending time outside with my children
Faculty of Nursing / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research on the practical activities of public health nurses in the administrative field and focusing on the clarification of preventive techniques and capacity development in public health nursing. In particular, due to the comprehensive utilization of public health nurses' abilities during disasters, we are continuously conducting investigations and research on their activities during such times. We are working on the development of evaluation indicators, practice guides, and training programs for activities during disasters, which are being used in various locations.
Recent Topics of Interest: System establishment for activities during health crises.
Motto in Research or in Life: Every experience is valuable.
Hobby / Holiday: Nature exploration, Buddhist statues appreciation.
Medical Mycology Research Center / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorInfectious diseases caused by RNA viruses, such as COVID-19 and Influenza, are significant threats to our daily lives. In order to overcome them, I am working on analyzing the physiological significance and molecular mechanism of anti-viral signaling induced by host RNA sensors in our innate immune system and trying to gain valuable insights that can contribute to developing therapeutic strategies for emerging infectious diseases.
Recent Topics of Interest: Interaction between Anti-viral and Stress Responses
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research to elucidate the real surface structure of the electrodes involved in triggering electrocatalytic reactions at both the molecular and atomic levels.
Based on the insights gained from this investigation, my goal is to establish design principles for practical catalysts. These guidelines will facilitate the development of fuel cells and the initiation of water electrolysis processes targeted at hydrogen production.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Novel surface analysis technology, Fuel cells, Water electrolysis
Motto in Research or in Life: Always rising after a fall.
Hobby/Holiday:
Watching movies and live performances, Photo shooting
Faculty of Informatics / Digital Transformation Enhancement Council, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI specialize in the fundamentals and applications of Information and Communication Technology, with recent research focusing on designing protocols for wireless sensor networks, environmental sensing, and estimating mental states such as stress, concentration, relaxation, and fatigue. Additionally, my study includes research on indoor positioning utilizing sensors and radio signal strength. Through these endeavors, I aim to pioneer technologies that improve the quality of human life and contribute to mental well-being.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Creating sensor networks using optical wireless communication, including visible light and infrared.
Contributing to the resolution of societal issues through advancements in information and communication technology.
Expressing human responses through information and communication technology.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Failure teaches success.
Embrace trial and error.
Learn from the past to create the future.
Hobby / Holiday: Exploring historical and archaeological sites, visiting museums—particularly those focused on history, natural history, and natural science—taking leisurely strolls, enjoying alcoholic beverages, and indulging in reading, especially historical novels, and detective fiction
Faculty of Horticulture / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorI am researching the role of landscape in enhancing the interaction between human activities and the natural environment. Specifically, I am exploring how landscape can shape this relationship in urban spaces, preserve green spaces in development projects, and contribute to land-use strategies that mitigate the impact of natural disasters. Ultimately, I aim to improve the connection between human activities and the natural environment through innovative landscape initiative approach aspects.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I am interested in green space policy and land use management, river basin flood control, resident consensus buildings, and landscape governance. Specifically, I am examining new disaster prevention and post-disaster planning approach in response to the high incidence of disasters associated with climate change in recent years. Additionally, I am also exploring the issue of gender in spatial planning.
Motto in Research or in Life: There is nothing worthless in our lives.
Hobby / Holiday: Jazz piano (as I haven’t had much time to practice, it’s a “half wish.” I will work hard from now on!)
Faculty of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research interests are lives in snow and ice of glaciers and snowpacks. What kinds of lives are on snow and ice? What are they doing? And why do they live in such harsh conditions of snow and ice? These are the questions and motivations of my research.
To explore these topics, I am conducting fieldwork in various locations across the world, including snowy mountains in Japan, glaciers in the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the Arctic. I am utilizing a combination of physical, chemical, and biological analyses to explore the fascinating and unknown snow and ice ecosystems.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Biosphere and geosphere interaction, Climate change, Humanity in environmental change
Motto in Research or in Life:
If you make assurance too much, you will miss a chance.
Hobby / Holiday:
Mountaineering, Bicycling, Skiing (cross-country / downhill), Traveling
Faculty of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorThe insect exoskeleton (cuticula/cuticle), the shell-like material covering the body surface, shows astonishingly diverse properties ranging from the hardness of a beetle’s cuticle to the vibrant colors of a jewel beetle’s cuticle.
Moreover, I have revealed that altering the properties of the cuticle can result in changes in the overall body shape. I aim to understand how insects create such diverse cuticles and how the cuticles contribute to the wide range of insect morphologies.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I aspire to understand the physical forms of living organisms by directly connecting them to the functions of genes. Based on this understanding, one of my dreams is to account for diversifying biological forms, such as how the ladybugs become perfectly round or how the stick insects get elongated.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Embrace what I find truly ‘interesting’ and ‘fun.’
Hobby / Holiday:
On my days off, I make preparations by cooking meals in advance for the following week. If I have some spare time, I also enjoy playing the piano.
Faculty of Medicine, Chiba University
LecturerI am currently engaged in basic cancer research, with a particular focus on T cell-mediated anti-tumor immune responses in tumor-draining lymph nodes. I truly hope our research will contribute to developing innovative cancer immunotherapies.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・Fate determination of tumor-specific CD8T cells
・Molecular function of an activation marker CD69
Motto in Research or in Life: If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?
Hobby / Holiday: Spending time with family, Exercising