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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.
Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorMy research interests lie in intercultural teaching and learning.
Here are my key research questions:
- How do people interact to learn each other's language(s) and culture(s)?
- What enables people from different cultures to live together?
- How can education contribute to a more inclusive world?
Recent Topics of Interests: I've been thinking about learners and teachers of Japanese.
Motto in Research or in Life: The world is like this, but it doesn't have to be like this.
Hobby / Holiday: If I had time, I'd be traveling around the world.
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
Professor / Vice Dean・Research on environmentally friendly pest management
Instead of resorting to the complete elimination of pests through chemical pesticide spraying in vegetable fields and paddy fields, I employ methods like biological control using natural predator insects and physical control using night-time lighting. My aim is to conduct basic and applied research on reducing pest populations to levels that do not cause damage and then maintain those populations at that density through "Integrated Pest Management (IPM)".
・Molecular phylogenetic studies and intraspecific variation analysis of insects through their genes
I investigate DNA sequences of genes to discern differences between species of Noctuids. Additionally, I examine individual populations within species of insects with wide distribution to clarify intra-species variations. Notable findings from intraspecies mutation analysis include the differentiation of yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe into Northern species (E.mandarina) and Southern species (E. hecabe), and the discovery of the cryptic species Chrysoperla nigrocapitata (Kurozu Yamato lacewing) within C. nipponensis lacewing group.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・Linage replacement of Endosymbiotic bacteria in insects, Wolbachia, in a short period of time
・The effect of ultraviolet radiation on beneficial insects
・Intraspecific variation analysis in dragonflies
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Research is not something one can do alone; it is enjoyable to clarify fascinating matters by engaging with people from various backgrounds.
・Similarly, in life, I feel that my current state is the result of encounters and interactions with diverse individuals, and I am progressing positively in both personal and professional aspects.
Hobby / Holiday
・I am passionate about photographing insects，specifically dragonflies and damselflies. On sunny weekends, I go out to take pictures.
・Music appreciation (Popular music, especially the Beatles, rock and pop from the 70's and 80's: mainly enjoying during driving)
・Reading (related to the above-mentioned hobbies and mystery novels)
