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Tetsuya Ogata is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering at Waseda University. He also holds joint appointments as a Fellow at the Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and as a visiting professor at the National Institute of Informatics (NII). Professor Ogata serves as director of the Institute of AI and Robotics at Waseda University, chairperson of the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), and research supervisor of JST CREST "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI" since 2025. Professor Ogata received his B.S., M.S., and D.E. degrees in mechanical engineering from Waseda University in 1993, 1995, and 2000, respectively. He began his academic career as a Research Associate at Waseda University (1999-2001), followed by positions as a Research Scientist at RIKEN Brain Science Institute (2001-2003), Lecturer (2003-2005) and Associate Professor (2005-2012) at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Informatics, before becoming a Professor at Waseda University in 2012. He was also a JST PRESTO Researcher from 2009 to 2015. Professor Ogata's research focuses on cognitive developmental robotics, deep predictive learning, and the integration of vision, language, and action (VLA) for human-robot interaction. His work explores how robots can learn through experience and interaction with humans and environments, developing models that allow for flexible behavior generation and adaptation. His research has significant implications for creating robots that can understand human intentions, collaborate effectively in real-world settings, and continuously learn from their experiences. The integration of multimodal information processing with predictive models forms the core of his approach to embodied artificial intelligence. Analysis of Professor Ogata's recent publications reveals a strong focus on deep predictive learning frameworks that enable robots to anticipate future states and generate appropriate actions. His research spans multiple domains including soft object manipulation, bimanual coordination, transparent object grasping, and integration of large language models with robotic systems. A notable trend is the increasing emphasis on multimodal integration, combining visual, tactile, and linguistic information to create more robust and adaptable robotic systems. His recent work also shows growing interest in the application of foundation models to robotics, aiming to create more general-purpose robotic capabilities. Best Paper Award, Advanced Robotics, The Robotics Society of Japan (2024) Best paper award Nomination Finalist, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (2024) Frontiers of Science Awards, The International Congress for Basic Science (2023) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (2023) Fellow, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering (2023) Fellow, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (2022) Fellow, The Robotics Society of Japan (2022) IBM Academic Awards (2017) Professor Ogata has been instrumental in establishing collaborative research frameworks between academia and industry, serving in leadership roles for multiple professional organizations including the Robotics Society of Japan, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, and Japan Deep Learning Association. His research has been supported by significant grants including JST CREST funding for "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI." He has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to contribute to the field of robotics and AI, with many of his former students now holding positions in leading academic and industrial research institutions. Professor Ogata directs the Ogata Laboratory at Waseda University, which focuses on cognitive developmental robotics and deep predictive learning. The lab maintains strong collaborations with industry partners including major robotics companies and technology firms. In 2025, he played a key role in establishing the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), which brings together companies like Toyota, Nissan, and KDDI to advance the development of practical AI robotics technologies. His research group is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, and engineering to create more human-like robotic capabilities.

• Cognitive Robotics
• Developmental Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Professor Katsuyuki Kubo serves as a faculty member at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce, School of Commerce. Holding a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations from the London School of Economics, he has been affiliated with Waseda University since 2003, following his position as Lecturer at Hitotsubashi University's Institute of Economic Research from 2000 to 2003. His academic career demonstrates consistent focus on Japanese corporate governance structures and their economic implications. Professor Kubo's research interests center on Corporate Governance, Ownership Structure, Board of Directors, Executive Compensation, and Employment Relations. His scholarly work examines how corporate governance mechanisms affect firm performance, employee welfare, and broader economic outcomes in Japan and East Asia. He has conducted extensive empirical analyses on the relationship between board composition and employment practices, executive compensation structures, and the impact of foreign ownership on Japanese firms. His publication record reveals a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated research on corporate governance. Early work focused on basic relationships between executive compensation and firm performance, while more recent research examines nuanced aspects including female representation on corporate boards, decent work policies, and the impact of sovereign wealth funds. His studies often employ rigorous quantitative methods using large datasets of Japanese listed companies, contributing significantly to our understanding of the unique characteristics of Japanese corporate governance. Professor Kubo has led multiple significant research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including 'Corporate Governance Reforms and their Consequences' (2019-2024) and 'The impact of board composition on employment' (2020-2023). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for corporate governance reform in Japan. He teaches courses including Managerial Economics, Corporate Governance and M&A, and Data Science and Business Research at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His educational contributions extend to authoring textbooks such as 'Statistics and Data Analysis for Business Administration' (2021), demonstrating his commitment to developing analytical skills among business students.

• Corporate Governance
• Ownership Structure
• Board of Directors
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Professor Masashi Okubo at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering specializes in electrochemistry and energy materials development. With cross-appointments at Kyoto University and the Advanced Collaborative Research Organization for SmartSociety, his work focuses on sustainable battery systems including aqueous proton batteries, MXene-based electrodes, and oxygen-redox chemistry. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical energy storage applications through combined experimental-theoretical approaches. Education : Ph.D. in Basic Science (2005) and M.Sc./B.Sc. in Basic Science from The University of Tokyo Research Strengths : Solid-state ionics and intercalation chemistry MXene electrode engineering Oxygen-redox reaction mechanisms High-rate energy storage systems Hydrate-melt electrolyte optimization Scientific Contributions include: Discovering near-zero-volume-phase battery materials Developing distortion-relieving voids in host structures Elucidating multiorbital bond formation in oxygen-redox reactions Advancing aqueous redox-flow battery catholyte design Prominent Awards : Waseda Research Award (2021) ACS Reviewer Excellence Award (2018) Ministry of Education Young Scientist Award (2017) Multiple Young Investigator Awards (2016)

• Energy Chemistry
• Inorganic Materials Chemistry
• Solid-State Ionics
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Ralph WILLOX is a Professor in the Department of Basic Analysis at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on integrable systems, particularly discrete and ultradiscrete nonlinear dynamical systems, with applications to cellular automata and natural phenomena modeling. Research Areas : Integrable systems, Hirota's bilinearization method, Sato theory, discretization/ultradiscretization techniques. Affiliations : Mathematical Society of Japan, Japan Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (JSIAM), Councilor at the Solvay Institutes' International Physics and Chemistry Institutes. Teaching : Instructs Mathematics IA (Master's Program, Science 1) and Applied Mathematics XB (Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences). His work bridges algebraic methods with computational simulations, exploring how discrete systems retain essential dynamics of continuous models. Recent publications analyze generalized QRT mappings, ultradiscrete KdV solutions, and predator-prey system discretizations. Advisory Roles : Advisory Board member for the Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical. Activities : Active in academic dissemination through seminars, conferences, and collaborative research projects.

• Applied Mathematics
• Integrable Systems
• Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
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Jun KATAOKA is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Advanced Science and Engineering, where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of high-energy physics, medical imaging, and radiation detection. He serves as Research Director for the JST Strategic Basic Research Programs (ERATO) 'Kataoka Line X-ray Gamma-ray Imaging' project and maintains an active research laboratory (SPXG Laboratory) focused on developing novel imaging technologies. Dr. KATAOKA earned his Doctor of Science from the University of Tokyo, completing his entire academic training in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. His educational background spans from undergraduate studies (1991-1995) through doctoral work (1997-2000), establishing a strong foundation in fundamental physics that informs his interdisciplinary research approach. His research program focuses on three interconnected domains: High-energy Astrophysics : Development of compact gamma-ray detectors for small satellite platforms to explore the MeV gamma-ray band, including discoveries of galactic-scale bubbles towering over the Milky Way Medical Physics : Creation of activation imaging techniques for tracking gold nanoparticles in vivo, enabling long-term visualization of drug distribution and pharmacokinetics Radiation Detection Technology : Innovation in Compton cameras, spectral CT systems, and prompt radiation imaging for applications in proton/carbon-ion therapy monitoring and nuclear decommissioning efforts His laboratory has achieved notable breakthroughs including the world's lightest (580g) palm-sized gamma-ray camera and techniques for visualizing cesium distribution using drone-mounted systems. Dr. KATAOKA's scientific contributions have been recognized with Japan's highest research honors, including the 2024 Commendation for Science and Technology from MEXT. His work has received extensive media coverage in outlets including Nikkei Newspaper, AIP, and Quanta Magazine, particularly for demonstrations of 'radioactivation imaging' technology that tracks gold nanoparticles in living organisms. His research has practical applications in cancer therapy, space exploration, and environmental remediation following nuclear incidents. As principal investigator of major research projects including JST ERATO and collaborations with JAXA, Dr. KATAOKA has secured substantial funding for interdisciplinary research. His laboratory serves as a hub connecting physicists, engineers, and medical researchers, with strong partnerships extending to space agencies, medical institutions, and national research organizations both in Japan and internationally. The SPXG Laboratory (http://www.spxg-lab.phys.waseda.ac.jp/) continues to push technological boundaries with recent developments in alpha particle trajectory imaging and multi-modal beam monitoring systems for radiation therapy.

• High-energy Astrophysics
• Medical Physics
• Radiological Sciences
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Takeshi Tanaka is an Associate Professor at the Infection Control and Education Center, Nagasaki University Hospital , with clinical expertise in Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine . He holds dual qualifications as an MD and PhD . Key affiliations: Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (Fellow), American Thoracic Society , JICA Japan Disaster Relief Team Dr. Tanaka's research focuses on vascular permeability regulation in ARDS and septic shock , epidemiology of HIV/AIDS-related opportunistic infections , and infection control strategies for emerging pathogens. His recent work includes evaluating Mycobacterium tuberculosis diagnostics, analyzing non-AIDS-defining cancers in HIV patients, and developing novel approaches for coronavirus disease management . He has contributed to national guidelines and infection prevention policies in Japan. Scientific contributions include >150 peer-reviewed publications and awards such as: Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (2021) Encouragement Award, Kyushu Society for Molecular Lung Pathology (2010) Dr. Tanaka actively participates in educational initiatives , including lecturing medical/dental/pharmacy students and training JICA Japan-Mexico fellows. His work bridges clinical practice, basic research on macrophage function , and global health policy .

• Clinical Infectious Diseases
• Infection Control and Prevention
• Vascular Permeability Regulation
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Makiko Sasada is a Professor at the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Tokyo. Her research focuses on probability theory, interacting particle systems, and classical integrable systems, with an emphasis on hydrodynamic limits, spectral gaps, and non-gradient models. She has made significant contributions to understanding energy diffusion in stochastic systems and integrable cellular automata like the box-ball system. 2010: MSJ Takebe Katahiro Prize for Encouragement of Young Researchers 2011: Second JSPS Ikushi Prize 2011: University of Tokyo President's Prize Her recent work explores scaling limits in the box-ball system, thermal conductivity in stochastic models, and topological structures in large-scale systems. She actively participates in international conferences, serves as an associate editor for leading journals, and organizes educational initiatives like the FoPM program, which trains students to apply basic science to societal challenges through mathematical and physical innovation. Selected publications include: The incompressible Navier–Stokes limit from the discrete-velocity BGK Boltzmann equation (2025) Characterization of Gradient Condition for Asymmetric Partial Exclusion Processes (2025) Topological structures of large-scale interacting systems (2024)

• Probability Theory
• Interacting Particle Systems
• Hydrodynamic Limits
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Hirata Akimasa is a Professor at Osaka University's College of Engineering, Department of Communications Engineering, and affiliated with the Advanced Medical Physics and IT Research Center. His work bridges biomedical engineering , electromagnetic safety , and neuroscience . Degree: Doctor of Engineering (Osaka University, 2000) External Career: Researcher at University of Victoria (1999) Research Focus : Electromagnetic wave effects on human physiology Thermal stress and heatstroke risk assessment Machine learning for personalized brain stimulation Computational anatomy and dosimetry Article Trends : Recent work spans neural stimulation , millimeter-wave safety , thermal modeling , and machine learning applications , emphasizing electromagnetic compatibility , neurophysiology , and environmental health . Scientific Recognition : 2024: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award 2023: IEEE Fellow 2022: Japan Open Innovation Award 2018: Japan Academy Medal Grants & Collaborations : Multiple JSPS grants (2001-2025), including basic science research (2011) and bioelectromagnetics (2014). Collaborated with IEEE, WHO, and ICNIRP committees.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Physics
• Electromagnetic Field Safety
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Tsuyoshi Morito serves as an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's School of Sport Sciences, where he focuses on rehabilitation science and sports medicine. His academic journey includes a PhD in Sports Science from Waseda University (2023) and a Master's in Medical Engineering from Hiroshima International University (2020). He maintains dual professional roles as both an academic researcher and a practicing physical therapist at Kasumigaura Rehabilitation Orthopedic Clinic. Waseda University, School of Sport Sciences (2023-Present) Medical Corporation Sakawakai Kasumigaura Rehabilitation Orthopedic Clinic (2021-Present) Professional memberships in 10+ organizations including Japanese Society of Low Back Pain, Japanese Orthopaedic Sports Association, and Sacroiliac Medical Expert Group Dr. Morito's research centers on musculoskeletal rehabilitation with particular expertise in sacroiliac joint disorders, motor control mechanisms, and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions. His work integrates clinical practice with biomechanical analysis, focusing on practical applications for athletes, patients with chronic pain, and perinatal women. Recent studies examine core stability mechanisms, pelvic alignment changes, and innovative rehabilitation techniques like paper balloon-based motor control exercises. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals including Journal of Biomechanics, European Spine Journal, and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. Research trends show progression from foundational anatomical studies to applied clinical interventions, with increasing focus on workplace wellness programs and community-based prevention strategies. His work bridges basic science with practical applications across sports medicine, occupational health, and women's health. Outstanding Presentations Award, Japanese Society for Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education (2025) Academic Encouragement Award, Orthopedic Rehabilitation Society (2013) Principal investigator for multiple government-funded research projects including MEXT's Basic Research (C) and Sports Agency's Sport in Life Promotion Project Dr. Morito actively contributes to academic mentoring through teaching Sports Education Seminars at Waseda University and has received research funding totaling over 10 million yen from MEXT, JSPS, and the Sports Agency. His community engagement includes public health initiatives like the SAFE Consortium's workplace wellness programs and municipal prevention projects focused on musculoskeletal health. Current research directions emphasize translating high-performance athlete conditioning techniques to improve general population health and developing evidence-based preventive strategies for perinatal women.

• Rehabilitation Science
• Sports Science
• Orthopedics
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Katsuhiko Matsuzaki is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences , Waseda University, Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in Science from Kyoto University and has held academic positions at Okayama University, Ochanomizu University, and Tokyo Institute of Technology. His research spans geometric function theory, Teichmüller spaces, and quasiconformal mappings, with particular emphasis on symmetric structures and their applications to hyperbolic geometry. Education: Ph.D. (Science), Kyoto University (1992) Graduate School, Division of Natural Science, Kyoto University (1989) Faculty of Science, Kyoto University (1987) Professional Memberships: Mathematical Society of Japan Matsuzaki’s research explores the intersection of complex analysis and hyperbolic geometry , focusing on Teichmüller spaces of symmetric homeomorphisms, quasiconformal extensions, and the analytic structure of infinite-dimensional Teichmüller spaces. His work on p-Weil–Petersson curves , BMO embeddings , and vanishing Carleson measures has advanced the understanding of conformal invariants and their geometric implications. Recent publications analyze the complex Banach manifold structure of Teichmüller spaces and the rigidity of diffeomorphism groups under conjugation. Scientific Awards: Analysis Prize, Mathematical Society of Japan (2022) Takebe Katahiro Award, Mathematical Society of Japan (1996) His extensive research activity includes grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, such as projects on the Weil-Petersson metric , quasiconformal groups , and thermodynamic formalism for conformal semigroups. Matsuzaki’s contributions to the theory of infinite-dimensional Teichmüller spaces and modular groups reflect a deep interplay between geometric analysis, group theory, and dynamical systems.

• Geometry
• Basic Analysis
• Complex Analysis
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Shigeo Kato is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University , specializing in the History of Science and Technology with a focus on Colonial Science and Science and Empire . His academic journey includes positions at Waseda University (2004.10-2018.03 as Assistant Professor, 2018.03-present as Associate Professor) and Nihon University (2000.03-2004.09 as Assistant Professor/Research Associate). He holds an MSc in Physics from Kyushu University and an MA in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Tokyo, with additional graduate studies in Basic Science and Science/Technology Studies. His research spans Colonial Science , Medical History , Geoscience Development , and Science Studies , emphasizing unequal knowledge flows and science-policy intersections in Japanese imperial contexts. His 15 most recent publications (2004-2024) analyze post-war Japanese geoscience evolution, colonial medical systems in Taiwan, imperial resource exploitation, and science-empire dynamics. Notable collaborations include works with Kazuo Kuroda and Toshiyuki Shimazu on geoscience history. Grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2020-2023, 2024-2028) support his studies on Japanese Imperial Science Networks and East Asian Scientific Collaboration . He actively contributes to international conferences like the International Conference on the History of Science in East Asia and serves on editorial committees for societies such as the Tokyo Geographical Society . His educational contributions include teaching courses in History and Philosophy of Science and Science Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on human behavior and environmental sciences . As a member of organizations like the History of Science Society and International Society for the History of East Asian Science , he bridges interdisciplinary perspectives on science, technology, and cultural imperialism.

• Sociology of Science
• History of Science and Technology
• History of Earth Sciences
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Professor Yasuhiko Terada is a distinguished molecular biologist at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry. With a PhD and extensive research experience, he leads investigations into chromosome distribution mechanisms, spindle apparatus function, and cancer development pathways. His laboratory focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying chromosomal instability and mitotic regulation. Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Advanced Science and Engineering Professor specializing in molecular biology and cancer mechanisms Principal investigator for JSPS-funded research on mitosis-specific chromosomal instability (2022-2025) Previously led research on Naked mole-rat longevity and cancer resistance mechanisms (2011-2013) Terada's research primarily investigates the molecular machinery of cell division, with particular emphasis on chromosomal passenger proteins including Aurora kinases and their regulatory networks. His work has established critical connections between centrosome function, microtubule dynamics, and chromosomal stability. Key research areas include the role of Cep169 in centrosome-microtubule interactions, Aurora B kinase regulation at centromeres, and the mechanisms linking mitotic errors to cancer development. His laboratory employs advanced cell biological, biochemical, and proteomic approaches to dissect these complex processes. Analysis of Professor Terada's publication record reveals a consistent focus on mitotic regulation mechanisms spanning two decades. His work demonstrates an evolution from fundamental studies of Aurora kinases and chromosomal passenger proteins toward more complex investigations of tension-sensing mechanisms at centromeres and the role of centrosomal proteins in maintaining genomic stability. The research shows increasing sophistication in experimental approaches, incorporating advanced proteomics, live-cell imaging, and structural analyses to understand how mechanical forces and biochemical signals integrate during cell division. Professor Terada's significant research impact is evidenced by his substantial citation metrics: 2,911 citations with h-index 23 on Scopus, and 4,127 citations with h-index 24 and i10-index 32 on Google Scholar. These metrics reflect the importance of his contributions to understanding mitotic regulation and chromosomal instability mechanisms. As an educator, Professor Terada mentors numerous graduate students through thesis supervision and specialized courses in molecular biology and biochemistry. His research program includes substantial grant funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, supporting investigations into mitosis-specific chromosomal instability and previously exploring the remarkable cancer resistance mechanisms of Naked mole-rats. His laboratory maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions, contributing to both basic science and potential therapeutic applications targeting mitotic machinery in cancer. Professor Terada's laboratory maintains active research programs focused on centrosome biology, microtubule dynamics, and the molecular mechanisms connecting mitotic errors to cancer development. His team employs cutting-edge techniques including advanced microscopy, proteomics, and chemical biology approaches to investigate how mechanical forces and biochemical signals integrate during cell division. The research has significant implications for understanding cancer mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting mitotic machinery.

• Molecular Biology
• Chromosome Distribution
• Spindle Apparatus
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Shin Matsuzawa is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, School of Law at Waseda University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Chugoku Law and Politics University since 2022. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to criminal law, particularly in comparative studies between Japan and Nordic countries. Professor Matsuzawa holds a Doctor of Laws degree from Rikkyo University. His research primarily focuses on criminal law theory, punishment theory, and comparative criminal law with special emphasis on Nordic legal systems, particularly Denmark and Sweden. His research interests include criminal law theory, punishment theory, comparative criminal law (especially Nordic systems), document forgery, sexual offenses, and corporate crime. Professor Matsuzawa employs both normative and empirical approaches to examine how legal systems handle various criminal matters, with particular attention to how public opinion influences penal policy. Professor Matsuzawa's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward comparative analysis of criminal law systems, particularly examining Nordic approaches to issues like sexual offenses, document forgery, and punishment theory. His work shows increasing interest in empirical approaches to understanding public attitudes toward punishment and how these might inform legal reform. Editorial Board Member, Journal of Criminology and Criminal Law (2018-present) 理事 (Board Member), Japanese Society of Criminal Law (May 2018-present) Member, International Association on Penal Law Member, Dansk Kriminalistforening His research projects include 'Empirical Research on the Public Sense of Penal Policy' and 'A Comprehensive Study on Juvenile Criminal Cases.' He has received research funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for multiple projects examining criminal law theory and practice. Professor Matsuzawa directs the Waseda Institute of the Policy of Social Safety and serves as a Concurrent Researcher at the Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society. His work bridges theoretical criminal law scholarship with practical policy considerations.

• Criminal Law
• Comparative Criminal Law
• Punishment Theory
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Yasushi Homma is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering. He has held this position since 2012, following his promotion from Associate Professor (2007-2012). His academic career includes research positions at Tokyo University of Science and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Homma earned his Doctor of Science degree from Waseda University, where he completed his doctoral, master's, and undergraduate studies in Mathematical Science. Homma's research focuses on advanced geometric structures, particularly spin geometry and differential geometry. His work explores spinor fields, Dirac operators, Clifford analysis, and Rarita-Schwinger fields on various manifolds. He investigates Weitzenböck formulas, spectral properties of geometric operators, and their applications to mathematical physics. His research bridges pure mathematics with theoretical physics, examining how geometric structures relate to physical phenomena. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on spin geometry and related fields over two decades. His most recent work examines spinor and tensor fields with higher spin on spaces of constant curvature, spectra of the Rarita-Schwinger operator on symmetric spaces, and harmonic analysis on Grassmannians. The research demonstrates deep connections between representation theory, differential geometry, and mathematical physics, with applications to understanding fundamental geometric structures. Waseda University Teaching Awards 2017 Fall Semester Homma has secured multiple research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including projects on Spin Geometry and Clifford Analysis (2024-2029), New developments in spin geometry (2019-2023), and Study on identities for generalized gradients (2015-2018). His international collaborations include work with researchers from University of Stuttgart, University of Antwerp, and others. He teaches various mathematics courses including Linear Algebra, Geometry B1 (surface theory), Geometry B2 (theory of manifolds), and Advanced Geometry. As a member of the Mathematical Society of Japan Education Committee and various review committees for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Homma contributes significantly to the mathematical community. His research laboratory at Waseda University focuses on advancing spin geometry with Rarita-Schwinger operators, exploring connections between geometric structures and physical theories.

• Geometry
• Basic analysis
• Spin geometry
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Daisuke Nakazato is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business and Finance, with sub-affiliation at the Faculty of Commerce. His academic work bridges applied mathematics, statistics, and financial engineering, focusing on quantitative finance and stochastic modeling. Research Interests: His primary research areas include applied mathematics and statistics, with applications in financial modeling, risk management, and queueing theory. His work explores mathematical frameworks for interest rate models, credit risk, and transient behavior in queuing systems. Publication Trends: His research spans computational finance (1990–2000s), with emphasis on derivatives modeling, term structure analysis, and stochastic processes. Collaborative work includes co-authorship with D. Bertsimas and others in operations research. Teaching: Currently teaches advanced courses in computational finance and mathematical finance at the graduate level, including seminars and research guidance for MSc in Finance students.

• Applied mathematics and statistics
• Basic mathematics
• Quantitative finance
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