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Graduate School of Humanities, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI study ancient Greek philosophy (esp. Aristotle’s ethics), contemporary virtue ethics, Japanese philosophy (esp. Japanese virtue ethics), and applied ethics (esp. neuroethics and space ethics). Through these studies, I investigate the notion of virtue and its contemporary significance.
Recent Topics of Interests:
I am recently focusing on the Japanese notion of virtue. Although virtue is an ancient notion embraced by both Eastern and Western philosophies, it takes an interesting form in Japan. Japanese intellectual history has been influenced by Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Accordingly, the Japanese notion of virtue includes these values in one way or another. In fact,some Japanese philosophers have struggled to harmonize these values. I think that looking through Japanese notion of virtue can help us develop a new perspective on the notion of virtue.
Graduate School 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.
Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am conducting research using electromagnetic wave technology to contribute to communication, health, and medical applications. Specifically, my research involves the development of non-contact sensors for acquiring biological information and early disease detection, the development of RFID for item management, and research on wireless power transmission to address power-related issues in information and communication devices used for applications like 5G.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Machine learning, Home healthcare, Wireless power transfer, Undersea communications
Motto in Research or in Life:
Let's give it a try.
Deadlines are meant to be kept.
Return a kindness received to the younger generations.
Hobby / Holiday:
Reading, Walking, Gym exercise, Tennis, Movies
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorNo two individuals share the exact same facial features, and similarly, no two individuals possess identical patterns of thought. This diversity and individual variations also exist in organisms other than humans.
My research focuses on understanding the process by which these individual differences are shaped during the evolutionary time scale. Additionally, I aim to explore the functional significance of individual variations within groups of organisms.
Recent Topics of Interest: I have keen interests not only in elucidating the functions of diversity from a biological point of view, but also in applying the “power” of diversity to the fields of industry, agriculture, and engineering.
Motto in Research or in Life: Cherishing my “unique perspective on things,” firmly believing in it, and confronting various events and phenomena. Additionally, embracing a balanced sense of self-doubt.
Hobby / Holiday: Spending time with my children
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University / Research Center for Space Agriculture and Horticulture
Professor / DirectorMy primary research encompasses various areas, including studying how plants respond to environmental stimuli such as gravity, light, touch, and moisture. Additionally, I investigate sex differentiation and expression of cucurbit flowers. Notably, I have rediscovered the ability of plant roots to show positive hydrotropism and clarified the unique molecular mechanisms underlying this process. Moreover, I have demonstrated the value of spaceflight experiments in enhancing our understanding of plant functionality.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I have been fascinated by peanut gynophore for a long time. After flowering, these gynophores exhibit a remarkable response to gravity as they grow downward and penetrate the soil. Despite being a part of the flower’s above-ground tissue, the gynophore behaves like a root. My particular interest lies in unveiling the mechanistic aspect of this phenomenon in peanuts, which hold a special significance as a prized product of Chiba prefecture.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Making an effort brings about serendipitous encounters with individuals that can create profound turnings point in life
Hobby / Holiday: Mountain climbing (walking), Skiing, Fishing
Graduate School of Humanities, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorAs a researcher, I specialize in Russian literature from the 1840s to the 1860s, with a particular interest in the intersection of literature and history, and the rewriting of Russian literary history.
Also, as a translator, I engage with a wide range of Russian literary works dating from the 19th century onwards, extending my scope beyond my primary area of expertise.
Recent Topics of Interests: A comparative literary study on the works and critiques of Apollon Grigoriev.
Hobby/Holiday: Reading and translating books. Watching movies. Listening to the radio before sleep.
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI embarked on an academic path driven by my fascination with stem cells, renowned for their remarkable regenerative and differentiation capabilities. Presently, I am dedicated to advancing research in regenerative medicine and developing pathological models utilizing various types of human stem cells, with the ultimate goal of their clinical application in medical treatments.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Regenerative medicine, Hematopoietic stem cells, Aging-related diseases, Rejuvenation of an organism
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
Professor / Vice President for Research and Academic-Industrial CollaborationI apply the visualization techniques of electrical tomography, specifically Impedance Tomography (EIT) and Capacitance Tomography (ECT). I strive to unlock new possibilities by revealing what was once considered imperceptible, thereby contributing to advancements and creative breakthroughs across various fields.
Recent Topics of Interest : Health
Motto in Research or in Life: Live Positively
Hobby / Holiday: Running, fishing, driving boats (holding a boat license)
Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorMy research centers on creating solar radiation estimation algorithms that utilize neural networks based on radiative transfer calculations. In 2007, I initiated semi-real-time solar radiation analysis using Himawari data, leading to the development of AMATERASS. I am deeply engaged in exploring aerosol–cloud–radiation climate feedbacks.
Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, I began providing technical support for renewable energy projects, particularly in solar power generation and solar heat utilization, by applying solar radiation estimation algorithms. Currently, my research is dedicated to developing new learning algorithms for satellite analysis.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Behavior of neurons during learning process
Motto in Research or in Life:
What is given to you by others is of no value; seize the success through your own efforts
Hobby / Holiday:
Going out with a camera
