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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
Graduate School 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 Education, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorTrees grow on relatively long scales, resulting in the expansion of the timber segment. To promote sustainable timber usage, it is essential to go beyond forest management and understand the types and diversity of timber. My research focuses on exploring the diversity of wood produced due to individual variations in trees and their growing environments.
Additionally, I am involved in developing and implementing educational materials that address these issues.
Recent Topics of Interests: Dynamic Rationality of Trees
Motto in Research or in Life:
While it’s important to ponder, it is equally crucial to try things firsthand. Being able to shift your mindset when your efforts don’t yield the desired outcome is also a valuable skill.
Hobby / Holiday: Camping, Outdoor Activities
I enjoy spending the majority of my time with my children.
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorOn the Earth’s surface, various substances ubiquitously migrate and/or concentrate in a given environment. My primary research focus is the origin and migration dynamics of these substances, particularly methane, iodine, plastic, and others, in groundwater/seawater from a geological and geochemical perspective.
Recent Topics of Interest:
・Correlation between oceanic environmental changes and the growth/dissolution of methane hydrate
・Changes in seafloor environments around methane seepage
・Processes of iodine migration and concentration in sediment pore water
Motto in Research or in Life:
It isn’t that they can’t see the solution. It is that they can’t see the problem.
Hobby / Holiday:
I read various classical and famous books from different genres, following in the footsteps of people from the past. I also like taking care of land hermit crabs.
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI am undertaking the challenges of creating novel energy materials, energy storage devices, resource recycling processes, and operando analysis techniques that contribute to achieving the SDGs. This involves skillfully combining the enigmatic liquid salts—ionic liquids and molten salts—composed solely of ions with common elements.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I want to contribute to society using technologies related to Planet 6.0, specifically with ionic liquids and molten salts!
Motto in Research or in Life:
Turn everything into profit. There’s got to be something!
Hobby / Holiday:
Working out, Watching sports, Enjoying budget-friendly food crawls
Faculty of Education, Chiba University / Asia & ASEAN Center for Educational Research
ProfessorMy main research topic is “plant genetic resources,” including landraces and their wild relatives. I have conducted field surveys and characterization of the plant genetic resources for future conservation and utilization. For the field survey, various countries have been focused on, such as India, Nepal, and Malaysia.
In recent years, I have been working in the field of education and developing model lessons focusing on plant genetic resources with foreign collaborators. As the plant genetic resources, I am focusing on the crops which are familiar in Chiba and foreign countries.
Recent Topics of Interests:
To develop model lessons focusing on plant genetic resources, which are applicable not only to schools in Japan but also in foreign countries.
Motto in Research or in Life: With dreams, diligence, and modesty
Hobby / Holiday: To play Sumo wrestling (I was a member of the sumo club at university.)
Graduate School of Informatics, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI aim to achieve the measurement of peripheral circulation hemodynamics using a simple color camera. Peripheral circulation hemodynamics are significantly related to both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which means that this measurement also contributes to evaluating the balance of the autonomic nervous system. By visualizing the results obtained with the developed camera and providing feedback to the subjects, I strive to implement this technology in healthcare settings.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Biometrics, Image engineering, Information engineering, Cognitive science, Evolutionary psychology
Motto in Research or in Life:
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Hobby / Holiday:
Aikido 5 Dan (Rank)
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorFormulation research is the field dedicated to making medicines easy to take and effective in the body. I explore technologies and methods to optimize drug stability and absorption while maximizing the effects of active ingredients. My aim is to establish an effective platform for developing pharmaceutical formulations through advancements in drug delivery technology and formulation quality evaluation.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Understanding the phenomenon of drug dissolution and the formation mechanism of nanoparticle formulations.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Continuity is the father of success
Design Research Institute
Professor / DirectorDesign is the science and practice that enriches human life. I will ‘learn’ about people’s lives and conduct surveys, research, propose ideas, and engage in practical activities to improve their lives. This is what we call ’lifestyle design based on the reconfirmation and re-recognition of local resources.’ Furthermore, as an extension of this concept, I am promoting the advancement of ‘dri activities centered around the Sumida Satellite Campus.’
Recent Topics of Interest:
Life design for coexistence with diverse environments and cultures, Co-creation design
Motto in Research or in Life:
Go into the fields, learn about life, and create a life together.
Hobby / Holiday:
Experiencing diverse cultures, Listening to jazz, Watching movies (not so often these days), Getting some sleep, Reading research papers, Making a plan
