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Faculty of Education, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorMy main area of research is family and welfare sociology, with a particular focus on foster parents and children. Through my studies, I have explored topics such as child poverty and the relationship between juvenile justice and childcare. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the creation of a society where children’s best interests are protected, regardless of their background and environment, and where caring for others, particularly, child-caring, is valued and respected.
Recent Topics of Interests: Family changes among non-standard families, Maternal research
Hobby / Holiday: Going to the park with my children
Faculty of Education, Chiba University
ProfessorI specialize in educational methodology and primarily focus on developing innovative teaching methods and materials through 'classroom practice development.' I have extensive experience in areas such as debate education, media literacy education, and entrepreneurship education, where I utilize various media platforms and incorporate game-based techniques. Additionally, I have actively engaged in initiatives aimed at promoting responsible internet use among youth and implementing effective bullying prevention measures.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Development of an entrepreneurship education program for elementary school students
Theoretical investigation on "changing games"
Organizational structures capable of addressing bullying
Motto in Research or in Life: Strive to be practical and theoretical, aiming for academic rigor and social applicability. Stay grounded while maintaining agility.
Hobby / Holiday: Watching TV dramas, Supporting my favorite pop idols, Exploring Tokyo by walking and cycling
Faculty of Education, Chiba University
ProfessorI work on research and teaching focused on providing education for children who require special educational support and establishing a comprehensive support system around them. Additionally, I explore the collaboration between education and welfare studies, as well as other relevant fields.
Recent Topics of Interest:
How can we effectively support gifted children in the framework of inclusive education?
What accomplishments have the SDGs achieved in promoting inclusive education across different countries?
What are the positive impacts of the spread of infectious diseases on school education?
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Practice makes perfect.
・Continuity is the father of success.
Hobby / Holiday: I enjoy reading books, particularly novels, during my long commute on the train. It allows me to reset my mind.
Faculty of Education, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorSpecializing in Biogeosciences, my research revolves around the theme of “environmental and biotic changes throughout the Phanerozoic, and their interactions.” While my primary focus lies in geological and paleontological approaches, I have newly expanded biological investigations after joining Chiba University. Recognizing that strata and fossils are the products of past environmental changes and biological activities, I have embarked on modern environmental and biological studies encompassing these geological remnants, current processes, and extant organisms.
Recent Topics of Interest: Understanding the characteristics of information potentially preserved in strata and fossils, Exploring the heterogeneity of information recorded in sediments and organisms, etc.
Research motto: If you’re interested, let’s give it a try. Always remain mindful of your uniqueness and originality.
Life motto: Embrace the unwavering belief that “it will work out.” Cherish what lies before you.
Hobby / Holiday: Baseball, Sumo, Cars (I just like them, not playing). The happiest time on my days off is spending time with my family.
Faculty of Education, Chiba University
ProfessorWith a focus on international expansion, I am developing teaching materials for physics experiment education.
My aim is to create sustainable and simple physics experiment teaching materials suitable for various environments in Asian countries. These materials will include simulations as resources for analyzing daily-life physical phenomena with non-uniformly distributed forces, as well as science-educational activities related to handmade toys and devices with inhomogeneous electromagnetic fields or transients in electrical circuits.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Improving physics education in developing countries, Finite element method simulation, Electrical circuit simulation
Motto in Research or in Life:
Use all of your abilities and resources to do your best.
Hobby / Holiday:
Listening to classical music, Learning Southeast Asian languages, Running
Faculty of Education, Chiba University / Junior High School affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Chiba University
Professor / Vice-principal As a junior high school technology teacher, I have been actively involved in information education, especially in the area of information moral education, even before the widespread use of Windows 95. In addition to authoring articles and textbooks on information education and authorized textbooks, I develop teaching materials related to information morals, such as "Guide to Living in the Internet Society (in Japanese)."
Moreover, I have been honored to serve as a workshop lecturer for programs focused on information ethics education, including the "Media Education Leader Course" and "Information Morality Leader Training," both sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Currently, I hold the position of vice-principal of the Junior High School affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Chiba University. Additionally, as a visiting professor at Chiba University, and a specially appointed professor at the Faculty of Education, I provide guidance to graduate school students pursuing careers in education.
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.
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.
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.)
