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Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorTo pave the way for the realization of a hydrogen-based society, I am actively engaged in developing electrode catalysts that aim to promote both water electrolysis, the process that generates hydrogen, and fuel cells, which convert hydrogen into electricity.
I employ state-of-the-art analytical techniques to gain a deep understanding of complex electrode reactions at the atomic and molecular levels. My research places a strong emphasis on the basics, intending to create electrode catalysts that exhibit higher levels of activity.
Recent Topics of Interests: The universality of water
Motto in Research or in Life: To live in a well-balanced manner
Hobby / Holiday: Taking a walk with my child
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
ProfessorI am dedicated to the practical pursuit of horticulture as an applied science. I promote innovation in the agricultural field by implementing the production technologies we have researched and developed on a global scale. Inspired by the advancements in crop production technology in space, I aim to establish sustainable agriculture on Earth. Moreover, I strive to pioneer the field of "horticultural root science," featuring in-depth research on the root systems of horticultural crops.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Sustainable agriculture, Circular resources, Isotope ecology, Food security, Terroir, Fruits and vegetables for health, Working with robots, AgriTech, FoodTech, Space horticulture, Plant-based food
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Enrich the world with horticultural innovation.
・Timing is Everything
・One sincere heart is worth more than a hundred strategies.
・Where there's a will, there's a way.
・Stay the course until the end.
Hobby / Holiday: Reading, walking, listening to the radio
Graduate School of Engineering / Center for Aerial Intelligent Vehicles, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorWith engineering tools such as computational simulations and robotics, I am investigating how flying animals such as insects and birds utilize air to achieve their goals, including efficient long-distance flight, stable flight in disturbance, efficient localization of food and mates, and others. Based on the knowledge and insights gained from these studies, I am also trying to develop bio-inspired robots.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Insect and bird flight without flapping
Olfactory and auditory navigation in insects
Motto in Research or in Life:
Self-centeredness
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Hobby / Holiday:
I engage in programming for my research or go outside with my camera to take pictures of birds and insects (thanks MICRO FOURTHIRDS for the compactness!). Taking pictures is enjoyable as it lets me appreciate the beauty of nature more clearly than seeing with my poor eyesight. Additionally, I have a keen interest in watching foreign dramas and shogi (Japanese chess) matches.
Graduate School 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
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research focuses on the development of innovative methodologies and catalytic reactions in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. I strive to create synthetic methods for molecules with biological activity. I utilize computational chemistry techniques to design functional molecules and unravel the mechanisms of chemical reactions. My ultimate goal is to develop organic molecules that can be applied in medicinal chemistry research.
Recent Topics of Interest: Developing novel synthetic chemistry techniques for linking molecules at the skeletal level
Motto in Research or in Life:
If you're going to aim for something, strive to be the best in the world.
Embrace your failures as opportunities for growth; they will make you stronger.
Make generous investments in your future endeavors.
Design Research Institute
ProfessorA creative communicator and designer. Established znug design, inc. after working at Toyota Motor Corporation. Developed various projects, including the electric motorcycle ‘zecOO,’ the soft-surfaced micro mobility ‘rimOnO,’ the humanoid heavy machinery ‘JINKI,’ the autonomous patrol robot ‘cocobo,’ the family robot ‘LOVOT,’ THERMOS mobile mug ‘JNL,’ Tamiya Mini 4WD, among others.
Recent Topics of Interest:
How can mobility and robotics contribute to community development?
Motto in Research or in Life: Communication = Creation
Hobby / Holiday: I like anything that has tires! :)
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorWhen light interacts with a material, it triggers the emission of photoelectrons.
My research focuses on exploring the myriad interactions these photoelectrons undergo during the emission process. Through this investigation, I aim to elucidate the electronic states of thin magnetic and semiconductor films.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Photoelectron momentum maps, Programming, English, and the Future of Japan
Motto in Research or in Life:
Challenge, Cooperation
Hobby/Holiday:
Spending time with my son, Work!
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.
