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• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
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Carina Hanashima is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences , Waseda University, Japan. Her research focuses on neuroscience , developmental biology , and molecular mechanisms underlying cortical development . She has held academic positions at Kobe University (2014.04-2018.03), RIKEN (2008.10-2017.03), Osaka University (2012.04-2015.03), and Nara Women's University (2007.09-2014.11). Research Interests Neuronal specification and cortical circuit formation Role of transcription factors (e.g., Foxg1, Robo1) in brain development Gene regulatory networks in neurogenesis Evolutionary origins of the neocortex Recent Trends in Publications : Her work explores transcriptional repression , axon guidance signaling , and developmental clock mechanisms in mammalian and non-mammalian models (chicks, mice). Key themes include neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, schizophrenia), angiogenesis , and cell migration . Scientific Awards : Poster Award, Asia-Pacific Developmental Biology Conference APDBC (2012.10) Grants and Projects : Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid (2016.06-2021.03, 2021.04-2022.03) RIKEN Joint Retreat Organizer (2011-2017) Labs and Collaborations : She leads the Hanashima Lab at Waseda University, focusing on spatiotemporal control in neuronal identity and neurovascular coupling . Her lab employs genetic lineage tracing , in situ hybridization , and in utero electroporation techniques.

• Applied Mathematics
• Integrable Systems
• Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
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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.

• Marketing
• Consumer Economics
• Business Administration
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Professor Tatsuya Kimura serves at Waseda University's Graduate School of Business and Finance, holding a Ph.D. from Waseda University and an MBA from Lancaster University (UK). His academic appointments include Professor at the Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Business and Finance, with additional affiliations at the Global Education Center. His research spans Consumer Economics and Society , Marketing , Internal Marketing , and Service Management , with particular focus on Japanese market adaptations of customer satisfaction metrics. Kimura pioneered the Promoter Score Japan (PSJ) as a culturally adapted alternative to Net Promoter Score (NPS), demonstrating through empirical studies that Japanese consumer response patterns differ significantly from Western models. His publication trends reveal evolving specialization from foundational marketing theory (1990s-2000s) toward culturally-specific metric development (2010s-2020s). Recent work analyzes care worker motivation through internal marketing frameworks and examines service industry dynamics through Japanese cultural lenses. His research consistently bridges academic theory with practical business applications across manufacturing and service sectors. Nikkei Advertising Award Category Award Winner (since 1990) Fujisankei Advertising Award (since 1986) Kimura leads multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science research projects including Research on the promotion requirements for internal marketing (2018-2023) and Internal Marketing (2011-2013), with findings published in Routledge's Internal Marketing: Another Approach to Marketing for the Growth (2016). His international collaborations include research at Columbia University (2012-2013) on global marketing strategy. He teaches core graduate courses including Marketing & Brand Management , Service Marketing & Management , and Marketing Management , with particular emphasis on case-based learning methodologies for Japanese business professionals.

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Tactile Sensing
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Satoshi Funabashi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Intermedia Art and Science at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Japan. He is affiliated with the Graduate Program for Embodiment Informatics under Waseda University's Program for Leading Graduate Schools and contributes to multiple graduate schools including the Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering. Education: Doctor of Engineering (Waseda University, 2017-2021) Research Focus: Robotics, tactile sensing, deep learning, and embodiment informatics Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) His research centers on symbiotic robotics and tactile-driven manipulation, with recent publications exploring graph convolutional networks, vision-touch fusion, and morphology-specific deep learning for robotic hands. He has secured multiple competitive research grants including JSPS KAKENHI and JST ACT-I programs. Scientific Awards: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) (KAKENHI), JSPS (2024-2027) Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists, JSPS (2022-2024) JST ACT-I Research Fellow (2020-2022, 2018-2020) JSPS Research Fellowship DC1 (2017-2020) He collaborates with the Intelligent Dynamics and Representation Lab (Prof. Tetsuya Ogata) and the Intelligent Machine Lab (Prof. Shigeki Sugano) at Waseda University. He has interned at MIT's CSAIL (2018-2019) and conducted research at UC Davis (2015). His work has been cited over 500 times with an h-index of 14 according to Google Scholar.

• Sports Business
• Sports Management
• Sports Sciences
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Takeo Hirata is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Sport Sciences and Graduate School of Sport Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from The University of Tokyo and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His academic career follows a distinguished professional background in government and sports administration. His research primarily focuses on Sports Business , Sports Management , and Sports Sciences , with particular emphasis on professional football/soccer management, sports industry analysis, and the economic aspects of sports. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in sports management and policy development. Professor Hirata's publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing Asian football systems, particularly the J-League, with comparative studies against European and South American leagues. His research examines player development pathways, national team performance correlations, sponsorship economics, and the impact of international events like the World Cup on domestic leagues. He has served in numerous leadership roles including President of the Japan Society of Sport Industry, Director of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, Director of the Japan Sports Association, and Director of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation (2010-2013). Since 2013, he has advised the Cabinet Secretariat as Secretary-General of the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Introduction of Sport Business, Outline of Sport Business, Seminar on Top Sports Business, and Business Management in Top Sports across both undergraduate and graduate levels at Waseda University. His academic guidance focuses on practical applications of sports business principles within Japan's unique sports ecosystem.

• Viscosity Solution Theory
• Partial Differential Equations
• Nonlinear Analysis
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Shigeaki Koike is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering, specializing in viscosity solution theory for partial differential equations. He has held academic positions at Waseda University since 2019, following professorships at Tohoku University (2012-2019) and Saitama University (2006-2012). His academic journey began at Waseda University where he completed both his undergraduate studies (1981) in Physics and his graduate studies (1988). His research focuses on viscosity solution theory , particularly for fully nonlinear partial differential equations . Key areas include maximum principles (especially ABP-type), regularity theory for equations with unbounded coefficients, obstacle problems, and integro-differential equations. His work provides fundamental theoretical frameworks for analyzing nonlinear phenomena in mathematical physics and engineering applications. His publication record shows consistent research output with 37 papers and 517 citations (h-index 13) as of 2025. His recent work (2015-2024) demonstrates continued leadership in the field, with emphasis on equations with unbounded terms, obstacle problems, and regularity results. His research shows a clear progression from foundational theory to increasingly complex applications. Analysis Prize (2016) from Japanese Mathematical Society for work on Lp viscosity solution theory JMSJ Outstanding Paper Prize (2010) from Japanese Mathematical Society Professor Koike serves on committees for the Japanese Mathematical Society and has participated in numerous international conferences as an invited speaker. His current research project (2020-2025) focuses on regularity theory for viscosity solutions of fully nonlinear equations and applications. His work bridges pure mathematical analysis with applications in physics and engineering, demonstrating the power of viscosity solution methods in handling complex nonlinear phenomena.

• Modern and Contemporary Japanese History
• Meiji Period Political and Ideological Developments
• History of Human-Animal Relationships
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Professor Masayuki Manabe of Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences specializes in modern and contemporary Japanese history, with particular focus on Meiji period political ideologies, human-animal relationships, and Japanese university history. He serves as Director of Waseda University's History Museum and Associate Dean of the Cultural Affairs Division. Doctor of Literature (2009), Waseda University Master of Arts (1998), Waseda University Bachelor's degree, Department of Economics (1996), Waseda University His research explores cats as cultural symbols in Japanese history, demonstrated in works like Modern Japanese History of Cats . He leads the 150 Years of Waseda University History compilation project and investigates cross-cultural aspects of animal cenotaphs in East Asia. His methodology combines archival analysis with comparative studies between Japan and Europe. Recent publications address cat domestication processes, Meiji political turmoil, and animal memorials in postwar Taiwan. He has received the Nishimura Shigeki Research Paper Award twice. Manabe collaborates internationally, with lectures at Shanghai International Studies University and research activities in Belgium comparing Japanese and European cat cultures. Hosts visiting scholars at Waseda University Chair of Japanese History Course at Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences (2012-2018) Active member of Nihon Rekishi Gakkai and Japanese Society for the Study of Old Documents Contributor to NHK programs and major newspapers

• Social Education
• Educational Sociology
• Adult Education
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Natsuko Sakauchi is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education at Waseda University. She holds a PhD in Education from Waseda University and is affiliated with institutions like the Global Education Center. The Japan Society for the Study of Education The Japan Society for Adult Education The Japan Society for Educational Sociology The Japanese Society for the Study on Teacher Education The Japan Society of Library and Information Science Research Interests : Sakauchi specializes in Social Education , focusing on historical intersections between leisure, entertainment, and pedagogy in Japan. Her work examines figures like Yasunosuke Gonda to analyze public education's role in leisure policy and ideological shifts. She investigates how social education frameworks address labor, urbanization, and media's impact on learning. Article Trends : Her publications span from 2001–2015, with a focus on educational sociology , leisure theory , and historical case studies . Key subfields include community-based archives, multicultural education, and the evolution of recreational practices. Scientific Contributions : 2004 Research Grant from Nihon University Educational System Research Institute Historical analysis of leisure concepts in modern Japan Studies on Yasunosuke Gonda's public entertainment theories

• Sociolinguistics
• Japanese Language Education
• Discourse Analysis
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Naomi Yanagida is a Professor at the Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics , Waseda University (since 2023). She holds a PhD in Linguistics and a Master's degree in Area Studies from the University of Tsukuba. Her career spans institutions like Hitotsubashi University, Kwansei Gakuin University, and Yokohama National University. Current affiliation: Waseda University (2023–Now) Previous roles: Hitotsubashi University (2015–2023), Kwansei Gakuin University (2010–2012) Research Interests : Symbiotic Language, Easy Japanese (Yasashii Nihongo), Discourse Analysis, Japanese Language Education Methodology, and Multicultural Communication. She focuses on how native Japanese speakers adapt their communication strategies when interacting with non-native speakers, particularly in discussion and explanatory contexts. Her scientific awards include the 2020 Japanese Language Education Association Encouragement Award and the 2020 'Japanese Language Education' Paper Award, both recognizing her work on native speaker explanatory strategies. She also received the 6th Hayashi Dai Memorial Paper Award in 2011 for early career research on contact situations. Research Trends : Yanagida's publications emphasize practical applications of Japanese language education, including syllabus design, intercultural discussion frameworks, and tools for improving communication between native and non-native speakers. Her work often intersects with policy development for multicultural societies and empirical studies on discourse behavior.

• Tumor Microenvironment
• Extracellular Vesicles
• Exosomes
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Nao Nishida serves as Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Institute for Advanced Study since 2022, following appointments at Tokyo Medical University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Her research bridges cancer biology and cell-cell communication mechanisms within tumor microenvironments. Her educational background includes: PhD in Agriculture (2014) from Kyoto University Master's in Applied Life Sciences (2011) from Kyoto University Bachelor's in Applied Life Sciences (2009) from Kyoto University Nishida's research centers on extracellular vesicle-mediated tumor-stroma crosstalk, with particular focus on exosome-driven metastasis, tumor-associated macrophage reprogramming, and organotypic culture modeling. She investigates how lipid composition and serine metabolism in cancer-derived EVs regulate microenvironmental remodeling and therapeutic resistance. Her work integrates advanced lipidomics, real-time tissue imaging, and spatial EV distribution analysis to uncover metastatic mechanisms. Analysis of her 17 publications reveals dominant themes in exosome biology (71% of works), cancer microenvironment dynamics (63%), and therapeutic targeting strategies (41%). Recent work increasingly incorporates spatial tissue context (2022-2024) and clinical translation potential. Her awards include: ISEV2025 New Parents Scholarship Japan Society for Promotion of Science Outstanding Researcher Candidate (2021) ISEV2017 Junior Member Scholarship Young Researcher Excellent Presentation Award (2015) Nishida directs multiple active grants including JSPS KAKENHI projects on EV secretion mechanisms (2023-2026) and nutritional stress adaptation (2025-2028), plus Mitsubishi Foundation and Uehara Memorial Foundation awards. She mentors through Waseda's bioscience curriculum while developing organotypic slice platforms for drug screening. Her laboratory utilizes advanced tumor slice culture systems and spatial EV mapping techniques to dissect microenvironmental heterogeneity, with current work focusing on stromal contribution to therapeutic resistance and organ-specific metastatic niches.

• Software Engineering
• Information Security
• Computer Systems
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Hironori Washizaki is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Department of Information and Computer Science, and serves as Director of the Global Software Engineering Laboratory. He also holds a visiting professorship at the National Institute of Informatics and serves as outside director at SYSTEM INFORMATION CO.,LTD. and eXmotion Co., Ltd. With a Doctorate in Information and Computer Science from Waseda University (2003), he has established himself as a leading researcher with 384 publications and an h-index of 36 according to Google Scholar. His research spans multiple domains including software engineering methodologies, security patterns, programming education, and the application of machine learning to software development. His work has significantly contributed to the fields of software patterns, quality assurance, and educational tools for programming. With over 20 years of academic experience, his career progressed from Research Associate (2002-2004) to Assistant Professor (2004-2008), Associate Professor (2008-2016), and Professor (2016-present). Washizaki's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying AI and machine learning techniques to software engineering challenges, including prompt engineering patterns, program repair methods, and vulnerability assessment. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in both educational and industrial contexts, particularly in B2B software development and programming education for diverse age groups. KDDI Foundation Award (2022) Spirit of the Computer Society Award (2022) Distinguished Contributor, IEEE Computer Society (2022) IEEE Computer Society Golden Core Member (2022) Fellow, International Academy, Research, and Industry Association (2022) Computer Research Contribution Award, APSCIT (2016) Washizaki has served as chair of the IEEE CS Japan Chapter and SEMAT Japan Chapter, director of ACM-ICPC 2014 Asia Regional Tokyo Contest, and Convenor of ISO/IEC/JTC1/SC7/WG20. His editorial work includes positions at IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems and International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. His leadership extends to programming education initiatives like SamurAI Coding, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of software engineers.

Toshihiko SunaharaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medical Entomology
• Ecology
• Mosquito Control
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Toshihiko Sunahara is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH) at Nagasaki University , Japan. With a PhD in Medicine, his work focuses on mosquito ecology and disease transmission control. His research includes: Medical Entomology: Studying Aedes albopictus behavior and control methods Vector Ecology: Assessing mosquito population dynamics in urban settings Dengue Prevention: Developing risk assessment models for non-endemic areas Tropical Health: Participating in international studies on parasitic infections in Kenya Recent publications reveal interdisciplinary work combining ecological modeling, field entomology, and public health interventions. Notable themes include mosquito control strategies, dengue outbreak risk analysis, and tropical disease mapping. He teaches in both Master's and Doctoral programs at TMGH, emphasizing rigorous research methodology and field preparation. His 2017 collaborative study in Kenya demonstrates global health engagement beyond Japan.

• Bioimaging
• Bioluminescence
• Molecular Biology
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Takeharu Nagai is a Professor at Hokkaido University's Research Institute for Electronic Science, leading the Nagai Laboratory in the Department of Biomolecular Science and Engineering. His research integrates bioimaging technologies with molecular biology to explore fundamental questions about life and develop practical applications. Ph.D. from The University of Tokyo (1998) Professor, Hokkaido University (2022-present) Visiting Professor, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (2022) Vice Director, Osaka University SANKEN (2020-2022) Research Interests: Focus on Singularity Biology to study outlier cells' impact on biological systems, trans-scale imaging technologies (e.g., AMATERAS 3.0), and autoluminescent plants for sustainable lighting. Key methodologies include fluorescent/bioluminescent protein development and super-resolution imaging. Publication Trends: Recent works span cellular thermodynamics , water quality monitoring , synaptic plasticity , and trans-scale analytical systems . Collaborative projects address kidney injury mechanisms, plant biotechnology, and medical diagnostics. Scientific Recognition: 44th Shimadzu Prize (2024) 15th Nakatani Award Grand Prize (2023) Japanese Society of Microscopy Award (2020) 38th Japanese Society for Bioimaging Research Paper Award (2023) Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of JST ERATO grants and a Takeda Science Foundation grant (2021) for trans-scale life imaging. Collaborates with RIKEN, JST PRESTO, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, and Kyushu Institute of Technology. Lab Overview: The Nagai Lab maintains active international partnerships (Indonesia University, Emory University) and hosts students through Osaka University's Frontier Bio program. Technical staff and research associates support projects in bioluminescent reporter systems and cellular logic.

Katsuro InoueView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Program Analysis
• Code Clone Detection
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Katsuro Inoue is a Professor at Ritsumeikan University within the College of Information Science and Engineering. He holds a Dr. degree of Engineering from Osaka University (1984) and specializes in Software Engineering with a focus on Program Analysis , Code Clone Detection , Software Ecosystem Analysis , and Process Modeling . His work includes developing systems like CCFinder for code clone analysis and SPARS for software component significance ranking. Research Interests Program Analysis: Code Clone Analysis, Origin and Evolution Analysis, Software Ecosystems, Bug Detection, Analysis Tools and Algorithms Program Reuse: Code Search Engines, Program Archives, Searching Mechanisms Software Process: Process Modeling, Process Centered Environments, Process-Based Metrics, Quality Standards Key Publications Code Clone Analysis (2021), Library Dependency Updates (2018), Code Clone Tracking in Open Source (2012), Distributed Code Clone Detection (2007), Software Component Significance Ranking (2005), Compiler Garbage Collection (1991), Code History Tracking (2012) Professional Activities Program Committee Member in over 20 conferences (ICSE, IWPSE, PROFES) Editorial Board Member for IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering Co-Chair of multiple workshops (IWSC, IWPSE) Reviewer for SEC Journal Teaching Course: System Architect Course Developed course materials for Compiler Design and Language Processing Created exam problems and optimization examples for language processing courses

• Mathematical Logic
• Computer Science
• Proof Theory
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Kazushige Terui is an Associate Professor at the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS), Kyoto University. His research focuses on mathematical logic and its applications to computer science, particularly proof theory, computational complexity, and nonclassical logics. He investigates proof normalization complexity, algebraic reformulations of proof-theoretic techniques, and logical foundations of computation. Terui maintains an active research group at RIMS and teaches courses including Mathematical Logic and Computer Science Fundamentals. Research Interests: Terui's work spans: Proof-theoretic aspects of nonclassical logics (linear logic, substructural logics) Computational complexity of proof normalization in lambda calculus Algebraic reformulation of logical techniques (cut-elimination, interpolation) Denotational semantics approaches to complexity characterization Effective proof discovery methods based on programming language theory Publications: His recent articles primarily explore proof theory, computational complexity, and logical foundations, with frequent focus on lambda calculus, linear logic, and type systems. Works frequently bridge theoretical computer science and mathematical logic. Education & Outreach: Authored the book Can Computers Become Mathematicians? (2015) for general audiences and maintains extensive lecture materials on mathematical logic and computer science foundations.