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Tetsuya Torayashiki is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Center for Data Science, specializing in disaster management, business continuity planning, and resilience research. With extensive experience across multiple Japanese institutions including Tohoku University and University of Hyogo, his work bridges academic research with practical applications in disaster risk reduction.
Education Background:
- 2012.04 - 2015.03: Doctoral Course, Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University
- 2010.04 - 2012.03: Master Course, Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University
- 2006.04 - 2010.03: Faculty of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kansai University
Torayashiki's research focuses on understanding how businesses and communities can better prepare for and recover from disasters. His work spans economic statistics, business administration, social systems engineering, and disaster prevention engineering. He has made significant contributions to understanding public-private partnerships during disasters, business continuity management, and the challenges of stranded commuters during major seismic events. His research often examines lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake and applies them to prepare for future disasters like the anticipated Nankai Trough earthquake.
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical disaster management solutions, with recent work examining temporary shelter planning for stranded commuters, business continuity during power outages, and the effectiveness of public-private disaster response partnerships. His research combines quantitative analysis with field studies to develop actionable insights for policymakers and businesses.
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 Regional Security Society Annual Outstanding Paper Award
- 2024 Regional Security Society Encouragement award
- 2021 Institute of Social Safety Science (ISSS) BCAOO
- 2019 International Institute of Disaster Science, Northeastern University Excellent Poster Award
- 2017 Tohoku University-affiliated research institute consortium Winner
Torayashiki has secured multiple research grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including current projects on quantifying resilience as a transformative force (2025-2030) and assessing post-disaster industrial recovery support methods. He actively contributes to policy development through committee memberships with organizations like the Regional Security Society and the Natural Disaster Research Council.
As part of the Waseda University Center for Data Science, he leads research on applying data science methodologies to disaster management challenges and contributes to the Regional Safety Academy Summer School program, which trains the next generation of disaster management professionals.