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• Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Japanese Language Education
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Jaehee Chung is an Associate Professor (non-tenure-track) at the Ochanomizu University Center for Japanese Language. Holding a Master of Arts in Linguistics from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, her research focuses on Second Language Acquisition Cognitive Linguistics Japanese Language Education Cross-linguistic Construal with particular emphasis on passive expressions, benefactives, and subjective perspectives in Japanese grammar. Notable projects include Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (2025-2029, 2022-2024) Development of situational understanding indices for Japanese native speakers and learners Analysis of explicit instruction effects on construal patterns She has taught at institutions including Waseda University, Nihon University, and Ochanomizu University, covering courses from beginner Japanese to advanced sociolinguistic approaches. Her research examines Cognitive relativity in Japanese-Korean language acquisition Subjectivity markers in grammar (-kuru, passive constructions) Assessment methodology (rubric-based evaluation) Flipped classroom approaches in language instruction with findings revealing significant cross-linguistic influences on construal patterns. Scientific contributions include JSPS Grant: Online situational understanding materials (2025) JSPS Grant: Construal training indices (2022-2024) Co-authored publications on rubric evaluation (2019) Keynote presentations at German VHS language teacher trainings (2017) Teaching experience spans 2009-present across multiple Japanese language programs, including Waseda University Global Education Center (Sociolinguistic Japanese) Nihon University (Korean language instruction) Ochanomizu University (Advanced grammar courses)

• Citizenship Education
• Global Citizenship Education
• International Education
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Kazunari Yui is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Global Education Center, with additional roles at Kyoritsu Women's University, Chuo University, and Gakushuin University. His expertise spans multiple domains including Citizenship Education, Global Citizenship Education, Intercultural Education, and Extracurricular Activities. Doctor of Education (2025) and Master of Law (2005) from Gakushuin University Extensive research on bridging local identity with global citizenship through extracurricular programs Recipient of the AY2023 Waseda Teaching Award and 2025 Waseda University SDGs and Social Contribution Award Current teaching focuses on SDGs, Volunteerism, and Global Citizenship at Waseda University His publications critically examine Global Citizenship Education (GCE) frameworks, Indigenous perspectives in Canadian curricula, and sustainability in extracurricular activities. Research projects include: Comprehensive study on citizenship development through club activities in communities (2022-2025) Development and verification of Japan Standards for foreign language proficiency based on CEFR (2010-2012) Professional leadership roles: Cooperating Member, Japan Association for International Education Research Promotion Committee (2025-) Director, Japan Association for Citizenship Education (2019-) Supervisor, Nippon Institute for Educational Practices (2022-)

• Research synthesis
• Second Language Acquisition
• Applied Linguistics
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Joseph Paul Vitta is an Associate Professor at the Global Education Center , Waseda University , with a focus on Second Language Acquisition , Applied Linguistics , and Research Synthesis . His work spans lexical sophistication , vocabulary assessment , and methodological rigor in L2 research . He holds a Doctorate in Education from Queen's University Belfast . Research Areas : Vocabulary acquisition, psychometrics, flipped classroom efficacy, and teacher judgments in language assessment. Teaching Experience : Waseda University (2024–Now), Kyushu University (2021–2024), Rikkyo University (2019–2021), and others. Recent Publications include methodological critiques of sampling practices, comparisons of statistical modeling approaches in vocabulary research, and explorations of lexical complexity. His work emphasizes improving research validity through effect size-driven sampling and mixed-effects modeling . He also serves on editorial boards for journals like Asia TEFL Journal and Language Learning & Technology . Current Projects involve remote eye tracking (2025–2029) and teacher-based lexical sophistication measurement (2025–2029), funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science . He has delivered invited presentations at conferences including JALT Vocabulary SIG and Korea TESOL .

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
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Jialong Li is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study. His research focuses on dynamic responsibility allocation in human-software collaboration, with applications in autonomous driving, robotics, and adaptive systems. He employs techniques such as discrete controller synthesis and large language models to address runtime environmental changes. Key research themes: human-robot collaboration, self-adaptive software, autonomous systems Technical approaches: Discrete Controller Synthesis, LLM integration, reinforcement learning Recent publications emphasize multimodal human-AI collaboration, prompt engineering for software development, and ethical considerations in adaptive systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., requirements analysis, stochastic control) with real-world applications like warehouse robotics and color-blind accessibility tools. While no formal awards are listed, his research has been presented at top conferences in software engineering and autonomous systems.

• High Performance Computing
• Entertainment and Game Informatics
• Human Interface and Interaction
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Dr. Tsukasa Fukusato is an Assistant Professor at the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering , Waseda University since April 2023. His work spans Human Interface and Interaction , Entertainment Informatics , and High-Performance Computing , with a focus on interactive systems for digital art and animation. Current Research: Developing interactive tools for 2D/3D animation, workflow systems in bioinformatics, and AI-assisted artistic creation Technical Expertise: Latent diffusion models, motion segmentation, sketch-based interfaces, garment transfer, and aerodynamic design His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate advancements in: Animation and motion design (15+ papers) Workflow execution services AI-guided facial synthesis Interactive garment/textile modeling Biomechanical simulation systems Visual language interfaces Scientific Awards: 2024 Best Poster Award (NICOGRAPH) 2023 Honorable Mention (Computational Visual Media) Multiple Best Paper/Poster awards (2014-2023) 2014 Nishida Award from the Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers of Japan Teaching Activities (2025): Lecturer for Computer Graphics, Media Science, and Project-Based Learning Supervising graduation theses and advanced digital media projects

• Music Education
• Elementary Education
• Curriculum Development
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Ryoko Ino serves as Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education, Department of Education. Previously, she held teaching positions at Meisei University (2025.09-present), Seiwa Junior College (2023-2025), and elementary schools in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward (2018-2021). Her academic foundation includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education from Kunitachi College of Music (2024), with prior graduate and undergraduate studies at the same institution specializing in keyboard instruments. Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education (Kunitachi College of Music, 2024) Graduate studies in Music Education (Kunitachi College of Music, 2016-2018) Bachelor's in Keyboard Instruments (National University of Music, exact dates unspecified) Her research focuses on conceptual understanding in music education, particularly examining International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme implementation in Japanese elementary schools. She investigates curriculum development, teaching methods, educational materials, and the historical evolution of music education practices in post-war Japan. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing cross-cultural comparisons between Japanese and international educational systems. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent exploration of concept-based music pedagogy within IB frameworks, historical analysis of Japanese music education materials (particularly melodions), and cross-cultural curriculum comparisons. Her recent work (2023-2025) increasingly focuses on technology integration (GarageBand), conceptual scaffolding techniques, and the adaptation of Western educational models within Japanese contexts. Dr. Ino maintains active membership in multiple academic societies including the Japan Comparative Culture Association, Japan Society for Science of Teaching, Music Learning Society, International Baccalaureate Education Society of Japan, Japan Society for Child Studies, and Japan Society for Music Education. She currently leads two major research projects funded by the Japan Society for Promotion of Science: Development of Teaching Materials Compatible with Both International Baccalaureate and Japanese Curriculum Guidelines for Elementary School Music (2025-2028) and Establishment of Methodology for Music Lesson Development Based on Concepts in IB PYP (2023-2025). Additional research includes historical studies of melodion instruments in Japanese elementary education and piano accompaniment instruction in childcare training institutions. Her teaching portfolio at Waseda University includes Elementary Music Education Methods, Teaching Practice Induction Programs, and specialized courses in elementary music education. Previous teaching appointments involved piano instruction at Seiwa Junior College and music expression courses at Yokohama Children's Vocational School.

• Theory of Informatics
• Computer Systems
• Distributed Algorithms
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Professor in the Department of Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, specializing in distributed algorithms and autonomous mobile robotics. Research focuses on self-stabilizing systems for luminous robots, fault tolerance, and grid-based coordination with applications in dynamic network environments. Degrees: Doctor (Engineering) and Master (Engineering) from Osaka University Professional Memberships: ACM, IEEE Computer Society, Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) Research centers on theoretical informatics and computer systems, particularly self-stabilizing distributed algorithms for robot swarms. Key areas include visibility problems in luminous robots, Byzantine fault tolerance, and uniform deployment in bipartite graphs. Recent work addresses defected-view models and st-edge-ordering via ear decomposition, emphasizing algorithmic solvability under asynchronous conditions. Publications since 2022 reveal strong trends in mobile robotics (70% of output) and distributed computing (30%), with subfield emphasis on fault tolerance (25%), grid networks (20%), and self-stabilization (15%). International collaborations with Israeli and Japanese researchers dominate recent work. Information and System Society Contribution Award (2024) - For editorial contributions to English-language journals 13th Telecommunications Advancement Foundation Award (1998) - For student research in telecom systems Secured multiple competitive grants including JSPS KAKENHI projects (2020–2025) as co-PI on $$\text{JP20KK0232}$$ ($$\text{\$18.72M JPY}$$) for sustainable autonomous systems, and JST SICORP funding (2018–2022) for low-functionality robot swarms. Previously led NTT DoCoMo collaborations on fault-tolerant routing (2007–2008) and sensor networks (2004–2006). Serves as advisor to researchers like Yonghwan Kim and Masahiro Shibata through co-authored publications. Leads the Center for Research and Development in Higher Engineering-Education while chairing major symposia including the 26th International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS 2024). Organizes the Information Science Workshop series as committee chair and participates in program committees for CANDAR and IEEE conferences.

INUZUKA NobuhiroView profile

Professor

• Intelligent Informatics
• Database Systems
• Theoretical Informatics
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Nobuhiro Inuzuka is a Professor in the Department of Information Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology, specializing in intelligent informatics and data-driven applications. His research integrates theoretical informatics with practical implementations across diverse domains including social networks, robotics, and human behavior analysis. Education: Doctor of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology Master of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology His research focuses on intelligent informatics with emphases on machine learning for social network analysis, safe reinforcement learning, and data mining applications. Key areas include developing algorithms for community behavior modeling, martial arts evaluation systems using sensor data, and recommender systems incorporating social dynamics. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world implementations in counseling systems and robotics. Recent publications (2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in applying machine learning to complex human-centric problems, particularly in social network dynamics, safe robotics navigation, and evaluation systems that replicate human judgment. Trends show increasing integration of multi-relational data mining with reinforcement learning frameworks across retail analytics, sports science, and mental health informatics. Scientific Awards: 2019 JSAI National Conference Excellent Award 2013 IPSJ National Conference Student Encouragement Award 2011-2010 Information Science Workshop Awards (multiple) 1996 Tokai Branch Electrical Societies Encouragement Award Professor Inuzuka has secured significant research funding including a 4-year Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) on human relationship analysis algorithms (2015-2019) and multiple JST programs for data mining applications. His student advisees have received national recognition including the IPSJ Student Encouragement Award. Current projects focus on scientific methodology development for student counseling and knowledge discovery systems. He leads research within Nagoya Institute of Technology's Creative Engineering-Education Promotion Center, directing teams that develop data analysis systems for social networks, martial arts evaluation, and evacuation planning. His laboratory combines theoretical informatics with practical implementations using multi-relational data mining and machine learning frameworks.

• Environmental Design
• Art Education
• Regional Revitalization
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Professor Takeyoshi Ishimatsu at Nagoya Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, Social Engineering Department (Architecture & Design Field), holds a Doctorate in Engineering (2015). His work bridges environmental design, art education, and regional revitalization through community-university collaborations. Doctor (Engineering), Nagoya Institute of Technology (2015) Professional Memberships: Institute of Environment Art and Design, Japan Society of Basic Design and Art Research focuses on environmental design with emphasis on regional revitalization through art , educational design workshops , and human-environment interaction . His recent studies explore balance toy-inspired kinetic design, cross-modal sensory experiences in origami and electric guitar aesthetics, and STEAM education applications in personal fabrication workshops. Scientific awards include: Japan Society of Basic Design and Art 2014 Young Researcher Award Nagoya Institute of Technology Staff Award (2017) Japan Society of Basic Design and Art 2014 Research Encouragement Award Contributions span: Principal investigator for art festival projects funded by NPO法人越後妻有里山協働機構 (2024, 2022) Collaborative research with companies like 株式会社伊藤商店 Media coverage in 毎日新聞, 十日町新聞社, and TV programs

• Network Engineering
• Quality of Service (QoS) Control
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
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ITO Yoshihiro is a Professor at the Nagoya Institute of Technology , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Information Engineering, Network Field . He holds a Doctor and Master in Engineering from Nagoya Institute of Technology, completed in 1993 and 1991 respectively. His research focuses on Quality of Service (QoS) control , Software-Defined Networking (SDN) , and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for automotive and industrial Ethernet applications. Doctor (Engineering), Nagoya Institute of Technology Master (Engineering), Nagoya Institute of Technology Bachelor (Engineering), Nagoya Institute of Technology His work evaluates QoS mechanisms like IEEE 802.1TSN , IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization , and SDN-based multi-path TCP optimization . He investigates configurations for gate control lists (GCL) in time-aware shapers and frame preemption (FP) efficiency in automotive networks. Recent studies focus on quantifying congestion-induced synchronization errors and their impact on network reliability. Articles from 2024–2023 highlight trends in automotive Ethernet protocols , TSN standardization , and SDN/P4 integration for dynamic network control. Topics span time synchronization accuracy, traffic shaping techniques, and congestion mitigation strategies across in-vehicle and industrial environments. Best TPC Award (2023) IEICE Communication Society Contribution Award (2019, 2006) IEEE GCCE 2015 Outstanding Paper Award IEICE Young Engineer Award (1999) He has advised students on TSN and SDN research and secured collaborative grants with industry partners like Toyota Central R&D and Panasonic. His committee roles include editorships and leadership positions in IEICE and IPSJ .

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Associate Professor

• Web Mining
• User Interfaces
• Information Visualization
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Masashi Toyoda is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo. He leads the Kitsuregawa and Toyoda Laboratory and is affiliated with the International Research Center for Strategic Information Fusion. His research focuses on web mining, user interfaces, and information visualization. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1999) M.S. in Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1996) B.S. in Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1994) His research interests span web mining, user interfaces, information visualization, and visual programming. He has conducted significant work in spatiotemporal web analysis, web spam detection, evolution of web communities, and visualization techniques including zooming interfaces and 3D web graph visualization. Recent publications (2008-2011) demonstrate strong focus on web mining, information visualization, and web security. Research trends include 3D visualization of time-series web data, analysis of blog archives and CGM images, and novel methods for detecting and classifying web spam. The work consistently emphasizes large-scale web data analysis and interactive systems. Scientific Awards: 1st DBSJ Paper Award Winner (2003) FIT Paper Award and Funai Best Paper Award (2002) Best Presentation Award at DEWS2002 Presentation Award at DEWS2000 Best Paper Award at DEIM2011 Conference Excellence Award at IPSJ 72nd National Convention As head of the Toyoda Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, he leads research in web mining, information fusion, and visualization. The lab has developed notable projects including WebRelievo for web structure evolution analysis and KLIEG visual programming environment.

• Combustion chemistry
• Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) kinetics
• Materials chemistry
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Nilson Kunioshi is Professor at Waseda University’s School of Creative Science and Engineering, holding a Dr. Eng. from Kyoto University. His work integrates combustion chemistry, materials chemistry, and science-education research, with 32 Scopus papers and an h-index of 8. He leads projects on CVD reaction kinetics, English-medium instruction, and corpus-based pedagogical tools. Education: 1992 – Dr. Eng., Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University (Industrial Chemistry) 1985 – B.Eng., University of São Paulo, Faculty of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Research Interests: Kunioshi’s group applies quantum chemical calculations and kinetic modeling to silicon CVD processes, elucidating pressure-dependent rate coefficients, surface reaction mechanisms, and chlorine elimination pathways. Parallel work in education employs large-scale corpora (OnCAL, JECPRESE) to reveal cultural differences in Japanese vs. American STEM lectures and to support non-native English instructors in EMI contexts. Publication Trends: Recent articles shift from fundamental combustion/PAH studies toward CVD kinetics and English for STEM education, reflecting dual foci on materials chemistry and pedagogical innovation. Grants & Projects: JSPS KAKENHI (B) 2019-2022: “Elucidation of the role of language in science instruction through English and Japanese” JSPS KAKENHI (C) 2021-2024: “Designing novel bone-inducing molecules by an experimental-computational approach” JSPS KAKENHI (B) 2012-2016: Development of OnCAL corpus for EMI support Labs & Teams: He heads a computational-reaction group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, collaborates with the Yamaguchi and Fuwa laboratories on surface chemistry, and co-leads international corpus projects with partners at Stanford and MIT.

• Migration Studies
• American Regional Studies
• Oral History
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Toyotomi Morimoto is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, specializing in Migration Studies with a focus on Japanese diaspora communities, particularly Japanese Americans. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1989) and has dedicated his career to researching migration patterns, oral history, language maintenance among immigrant communities, and the preservation of historical materials related to overseas Japanese. His research spans historical periods from pre-WWII to contemporary times, with special attention to Japanese language schools, cultural maintenance during internment, and transnational identities. Morimoto has directed significant research institutes including the Waseda Institute for Migration and Ethnic Cultural Studies (2008-2018) and the Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences (2010-2012). He served as President of the Japanese Association for Migration Studies (2014-2016) and maintains active research collaborations with institutions in the US, Brazil, and Hawaii. His methodology combines archival research, oral history collection, and linguistic analysis, with recent projects focusing on digital archiving of historical materials. Morimoto's work bridges academic research with practical applications for multicultural education and community engagement, particularly in the areas of heritage language maintenance and cultural preservation among immigrant communities. Research interests: Migration Studies, American Regional Studies, Oral History, Japanese American History, Heritage Language/Culture Maintenance Key research areas: Preservation of Overseas Japanese Historical Materials, Japanese language education, Area studies His publications reveal a consistent focus on the education of Japanese Americans, particularly examining how language schools functioned as cultural institutions within immigrant communities. Recent work has increasingly focused on digital archiving of oral history materials and comparative analysis of Japanese language education across different diaspora communities. His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches that integrate historical, linguistic, and sociological perspectives. Director, Waseda Institute for Migration and Ethnic Cultural Studies (2008-2018) Director, Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences, Waseda University (2010-2012) President, Japanese Association for Migration Studies (2014-2016) Morimoto has secured multiple research grants from prestigious organizations including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, NHPRC (National Historical Publications & Records Commission), and UCLA. His current projects focus on language and cultural maintenance among Japanese Americans during WWII, digital archiving of the Japanese American Research Project Collection, and collaborative historical projects with international partners. His teaching includes Migration Studies, American Studies, and various levels of English language instruction through Waseda's Online Degree Program.

• Tertiary Education
• Human Geography
• Sociology of Education
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Lizhou Wang is an Assistant Professor at the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, specializing in tertiary education, human geography, and sociology of education. His research focuses on knowledge diplomacy, international mobility, cross-cultural teaching, and higher education internationalization. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Higher Education, Boston College (2019–2023) Ed.M. in International Education Policy, Harvard University (2018–2019) M.Sc. in Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Oxford (2013–2014) B.A. in Economics and Government, Smith College (2009–2013) His work analyzes international education trends, particularly in non-Anglophone contexts. Recent publications examine European regional alignment processes, pandemic-era student transitions, and China's international education dynamics. He contributes to journals like Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education and Journal of International Cooperation in Education . Scientific Awards: No explicit mentions found in the text. Teaching Experience: Academic English Writing (Waseda University, 2024–2025); Global & Comparative Systems in Higher Education (Boston College, 2020). Research Projects: Current projects include 'Knowledge Diplomacy in Northeast Asia' funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Waseda University.

• History of Europe and America
• Habsburg
• Secret Societies
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Toshiro Uemura is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, and previously at Dokkyo University's Faculty of Foreign Languages. His research focuses on publishing networks, intellectuals' speech activities during the Austrian Enlightenment, and the interplay between power and public discourse in the Habsburg Monarchy. Doctor of Philosophy (University of Vienna) Master of Arts (University of Tsukuba) His research areas include 18th-century European history, secret societies, and social networks. He examines how Enlightenment ideas spread through unconventional channels like taverns, secret societies, and Protestant networks in Catholic regions. Recent publications analyze Enlightenment networks in Vienna's suburbs, Galicia's intellectual perspectives, and public health reforms under Maria Theresa. His work explores the tension between top-down enlightened despotism and bottom-up intellectual activism. He participates in major academic societies like the Japanese Society for Historical Anthropology and Habsburg History Research Society, while contributing to public education through lectures on Empress Elisabeth and Maria Theresa at Dokkyo University's Open College programs.