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Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorMy research themes focus on the water cycle, including precipitation and river runoff. During my doctoral studies, I examined the relationship between geological characteristics of river basins and human activities, and their effect on water dynamics.
Currently, I am also working to enhance global precipitation estimates integrating various observations, such as rain gauges and satellite measurements using data assimilation.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Advancing precipitation estimation and Non-Gaussian data assimilation
Motto in Research or in Life:
Enjoy the "unexpected"
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
LecturerThe molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis mediated by extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) remain largely unknown, despite increasing interest in this area in recent years. Previous studies have identified the presence of ecDNA in virus-associated cancers, where segments of the human and viral genomes are fused to form human-viral hybrid ecDNA (hybrid ecDNA). These studies have also suggested that hybrid ecDNA may play a critical role in tumorigenesis. My current research aims to elucidate the oncogenic functions of hybrid ecDNA by performing multi-omics analyses of clinical specimens and integrating clinical imaging, nutritional information, and other datasets. Through this work, I seek to develop novel therapeutic strategies to overcome virus-associated cancers.
Recent Topics of Interest:
extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), Spatial transcriptome analysis, AI
Motto in Research or in Life:
Always strive to stay one step ahead of the status quo
Hobby / Holiday:
Enjoy playing baseball and soccer, appreciating art, and discovering natural wine
Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI conduct research to contribute to health and medicine by utilizing image processing, computer vision, and virtual reality technologies. My research focuses on various areas, including the development of augmented reality (AR) technology to support high-difficulty surgical operations, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) technology, and virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the efficiency of medical training for doctors. Additionally, I am involved in the research and development of technology using images and optics to measure biological information, such as respiration and gaze. By collaborating with physicians from different medical specialties, I am committed to developing new technologies that can promptly address the challenges in clinical settings.
Recent Topics of Interest: Cross Reality (XR), Deep Learning, Metaverse
Motto in Research or in Life: Knowledge is only part of understanding. Genuine understanding comes from hands-on experience (Seymour Papert, MIT Professor)
Hobby / Holiday: Tennis
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorMy goal is to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diseases caused by immune system overreactions, such as allergic conditions including bronchial asthma and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. I aim to develop treatments based on these findings.
I am particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms that control T cell activation, which plays a central role in immune system dysregulation, and exploring the epigenetic regulation of immune memory.
Recent Topics of Interest:
(1) Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the development of allergic diseases, including asthma
(2) Investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the development of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
(3) Advancing treatments for allergies and autoimmune diseases through immune memory resetting strategies
Motto in Research or in Life:
Research motto
(1) I prioritize ‘intriguing’: I aim for research that is not only ‘intriguing’ medically but also biologically.
(2) I cherish the unexpected: I consider our hypotheses to be as small as grains of sand in the 4.6 billion years of Earth's history.
Motto in life
(1) I avoid turning down work whenever possible, but as a result, I am finding it increasingly difficult to do what I truly want.
(2) I try not to say “I have no choice" as much as possible; however, as a consequence, there’s a buildup of situations where it just can’t be helped.
(3) I strive not to make enemies, or at least that's my intention.
Hobby / Holiday:
Watching wombat videos, Traveling, especially visiting shrines and temples, Jogging during a trip, Visiting art galleries and museums
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorEver since my undergraduate days, when I first encountered brilliant luminescence from rare earth complexes, I have been captivated by the beauty of their luminescence. Driven by this fascination, my research focuses on harnessing and controlling this unique luminescence through external stimuli. In particular, I aim to develop innovative display and dimming technologies by fine-tuning the light emission and coloration of these photo-functional materials via electrochemical reactions—precisely manipulating electron exchange within the materials.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I am interested in fusing electrochemical optical behavior, such as the light emission and color change of individual nanoscale molecules, with other optical phenomena observed in larger-scale micrometer-sized mesoscopic structures. Additionally, I often reflect on how best to inspire young people to experience the beauty and excitement of luminescence that captivated me.
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Always stay positive and embrace optimism!
・I strive to cherish the excitement and joy that research brings.
・I aspire to foster mutual growth with my students and colleagues through constructive and inspiring competition.
Hobby / Holiday:
・Weight Training (Since 2016—A great way to clear my mind and recharge mentally.)
・Watching Basketball (Since 2018—Proud fan of the Chiba Jets!)
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
