جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental Sociology
• African Area Studies
• Human–Wildlife Conflict
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Yukino Iwai is Associate Professor at the Hirayama Ikuo Memorial Volunteer Center, Waseda University, Japan, where she has taught since 2005. Holding a Ph.D. in African Area Studies from Kyoto University, she combines environmental-sociology fieldwork in East Africa with service-learning pedagogy for Japanese students. Education: Ph.D. (2003) Graduate School of Human & Environmental Studies, Kyoto University – African Area Studies B.S. (1993) Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology – Environmental Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture Research Focus: Her work explores human–wildlife conflict, community-based conservation, the sociology of “coexistence,” and the politics of tourism benefit-sharing around protected areas such as Serengeti National Park. She also investigates how volunteer experiences and project-based tourism reshape both student learning trajectories and host communities in Africa. Recent Articles Trend: Across her 15 most recent papers, three intertwined strands emerge: (i) empirical documentation of elephant crop-raiding and community-led mitigation, (ii) critical political-ecology analyses of conservation interventions that sometimes devolve into “green grabs,” and (iii) reflective studies on service-learning pedagogy that translate overseas field engagement into Japanese university curricula. Grants & Projects: She currently leads a JSPS KAKENHI project (2023-2027) on nature-conservation schemes in the post-“local-community” era and another (2022-2025) evaluating sustainable, community-run elephant-chasing teams in Tanzania. Teaching: At Waseda’s Global Education Center she offers a dozen courses annually—ranging from “Hunting and Human-Wildlife Conflict” to “Theory of Volunteerism”—that embed students in domestic and international experiential-learning practicums.

• Architecture Design
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Himari Saikawa is an Associate Professor at the Art and Architecture School , where she teaches foundational courses in architecture and urban design. Her academic focus spans architectural planning, drawing techniques, and environmental design. Plan of Architecture Design I Drawing for Architecture and Urban Design I Plan of Urban Design and Landscape I B Plan of Urban Design and Landscape I A Drawing of Architectural Design II Drawing of Architectural Design I Research interests include: Architecture Design Urban Design Landscape Architecture Architectural Drawing Urban Planning Environmental Design

• Sociology
• Cultural Sociology
• Life History Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kumiko Tsutsui is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Global Education Center , where she has worked since 2022. Previously, she was affiliated with Rikkyo University (2017-2022) and served as a part-time lecturer at Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School (2015-2017). She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Rikkyo University (2018). Research Interests : Tsutsui specializes in cultural sociology , life history research , and sociology of war , with a focus on Kenji Miyazawa and regional revitalization . Her work examines wartime experiences, post-disaster social dynamics, and the intersection of literature and sociology. Research Trends : Her publications and presentations explore military sociology (e.g., kamikaze memory preservation), disaster recovery (e.g., volunteerism's societal impact), and cultural narratives (e.g., Miyazawa's literary legacy). She combines historical analysis with qualitative fieldwork in postwar and post-disaster contexts. Teaching & Social Contributions : Tsutsui teaches courses on disaster sociology and volunteerism at Waseda. She leads initiatives like the Rikuzentakata Itartokoro University Project and Night of the Galactic Railroad research , bridging academic and community efforts. Her work includes organizing disaster reconstruction seminars and student-led research networks .

• Foreign Language Education
• Language Testing
• Learner Corpus
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yusuke Kondo is an Associate Professor at the Global Education Center, Waseda University , where he has worked since 2014. He holds a PhD from Waseda University and specializes in foreign language education , with a focus on language testing , learner corpus studies , and automated scoring systems . PhD in Education from Waseda University (2010) Master's and Bachelor's degrees in English Language and Literature from Waseda University His research bridges second language acquisition and educational technology , emphasizing the development of automated speech evaluation systems for Japanese English learners. He has pioneered longitudinal learner corpus projects to track speaking proficiency over time. 15+ peer-reviewed articles on speech scoring, corpus linguistics, and language testing Key projects include JSPS-funded studies on syntactic complexity and L2 developmental indicators Dr. Kondo has received awards for his contributions, including the JACET Newcomer Award (2012) and a presentation award from the Japan Society for Testing (2007). His work impacts language education policy and technology-enhanced learning , with applications in university-level courses and high school programs.

• Energy Chemistry
• Nanobioscience
• Biosensors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hiroki Hayashi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry , Waseda University 's School of Advanced Science and Engineering . With a PhD in Engineering from Waseda University (2021), his research bridges Energy Chemistry and Nanobioscience . His work focuses on: Field-effect transistor (FET) biosensor development for non-invasive diagnostics Lithium battery materials optimization for energy storage Glycan-based virus detection systems for pandemic preparedness Recent publications demonstrate expertise in cortisol detection via aptamer engineering ( Colloids Surfaces B , 2025), lithium battery mechanisms ( J. Electrochem. Soc. , 2025), and RNA sensing systems ( Talanta , 2024). His research combines semiconductor physics with biochemical applications, yielding >100 citations (h-index 6). Key awards include: 2021 Mizuno Prize for cortisol biosensor innovation 2019 Excellent & Interdisciplinary Award for stress monitoring systems 2018 Excellent Poster Award for influenza virus detection He teaches core applied chemistry courses including: 2025 Fall: Applied Chemistry Laboratory I 2025 Spring: Applied Chemistry General Graduate-level seminars on energy materials

• Modern and Contemporary Literature
• Critical Theory
• Textual Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yoshiaki Otta is a faculty member serving as an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the Global Education Center, with affiliations to multiple schools including the School of Culture, Media and Society , School of Humanities and Social Sciences , and School of Advanced Science and Engineering . He specializes in Modern and Contemporary Literature , Critical Theory , and Textual Analysis , teaching courses such as Academic Writing in Japanese and Japanese Language and Culture in a Global Context across various semesters. Research Interests include interdisciplinary studies in literature, critical theory, and cultural analysis. His teaching spans foundational writing skills to advanced theoretical frameworks, often contextualized within global humanities. While Scopus data indicates a paper count of 2 (h-index: 0, citations: 0), no specific publications or awards are detailed in the provided information. He contributes to curriculum design through diverse course offerings in textual analysis, Japanese language pedagogy, and critical theory.

• Japanese Language Education
• Japanese Applied Linguistics
• Communication Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuki Hiramatsu is an Assistant Professor at the Global Education Center of Waseda University , where she focuses on Japanese language education and applied linguistics. Holding a PhD in Japanese Language Education (2023) and a Master's degree (2016) from Waseda University, she has been actively involved in teaching and research since 2016. Education: PhD in Japanese Language Education (Waseda University, 2023) Professional Affiliations: Japan Society for Treatise Communication, Waseda Japanese Language Association, Qualitative Psychology Society Her research explores communication education through Taigu-communication theory, focusing on academic writing , business email communication , and subjective awareness in Japanese language education. Key findings in her work highlight the correlation between cognizance of communication subjects and verbal acts, with particular attention to situational awareness and contextual factors. Recent publications examine challenges in graduate student academic writing and framework development for business Japanese education. She has received recognition through committee roles in academic societies and contributes to educational practices through writing center initiatives and curriculum development. Scientific Awards Vice Representative of Graduates, Waseda University Graduate School of Japanese Language Education (2016) Hiramatsu actively participates in writing center operations and educational research projects, including grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science related to academic writing support for international students and business Japanese language education frameworks. She teaches courses in Academic Writing in Japanese and Communication Theory Through Japanese Language at Waseda University.

• Career Development
• Leadership Development
• Third Place Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Akiko Kataoka is an Assistant Professor at the Global Education Center of Waseda University, specializing in career development , leadership education , and local third places . With academic foundations from Hosei University (Master's 2015, Doctorate 2021), she combines practical experience from NEC, educational institutions, and her own career break journey into her research. Key affiliations: Waseda University (2021–present), Hosei University (2022–2023), Tokyo Keizai University (2023–2024) Education: Doctorate in Policy Studies (2021), Master's in Policy Studies (2015) from Hosei University Her research explores career breaks as non-blank periods for self-reassessment, focusing on women's transitions and third places as environments for self-efficacy and regional revitalization. She co-authored the 2024 book Career Break: Letting Go Is Not a Blank and conducted fieldwork on cross-border learning's role in leadership education. Recent publications analyze third place dynamics in local communities, career gap stigma , and self-efficacy mechanisms for displaced workers. Her teaching includes leadership development, organizational communication, and career theory courses at Waseda and Tokyo Keizai University.

• Japanese phonetics
• speech production
• speech perception
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Takako Igeta is an Associate Professor (without tenure) at Waseda University's Center for Japanese Language. She holds a Ph.D. from Sophia University and an M.A. from Waseda. Her affiliations include the Faculty of Science and Engineering Global Center for Science and Engineering and the Global Education Center at Waseda. Her research explores Japanese phonetics , speech production/perception , and second language acquisition , with a focus on cross-linguistic challenges for Korean/Chinese learners. Key interests include vowel articulation, sociophonetic variation, and technology-enhanced language pedagogy. Recent publications emphasize phonetic training, online language assessment, and hybrid teaching methodologies. Her articles frequently integrate acoustic analysis, perceptual experiments, and educational technology design. She currently leads JSPS-funded projects examining: Yo-on sound production difficulties (2025–2030) Consonant/semivowel perception in learners (2020–2023) Foreign accent acceptability in Japan/US (collaborative, 2024–2027)

• Japanese Language Education
• Second Language Acquisition
• Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language

Keiko Waki is an Associate Professor (non-tenure-track) affiliated with the Center for Japanese Language. Her primary responsibilities include teaching specialized courses for international students such as Reading and Retelling 3, grammar enhancement modules, and comprehensive Japanese language training. Her academic work centers on: Japanese language curriculum design Second language acquisition techniques Pedagogical strategies for non-native speakers Course offerings reflect a focus on practical language application, reading proficiency, and grammatical foundations for international learners.

• Second Language Writing
• Language Assessment
• Study Abroad Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miyuki Sasaki is a Professor at Nagoya City University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education, specializing in second language writing, language assessment, and the effects of study abroad experiences. With a PhD in Applied Linguistics from UCLA and extensive research experience, she has made significant contributions to understanding L2 writing development and assessment. Educational Background: PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles MA in English Education, Hiroshima University BA in English Education, Hiroshima University Additional studies at Georgetown University in Teaching English as a Second Language Professor Sasaki's research focuses on the longitudinal development of second-language writing ability, the effects of raters' values and belief systems on composition evaluations, and sociocultural factors affecting L2 writers' motivation. Her work takes an ecological-historical approach to understanding multilingual writing development, examining how learners' experiences across different languages and contexts interact to shape their writing abilities. Recent research has increasingly incorporated technology, exploring AI tools like ChatGPT in writing assessment and the impact of machine translation on writing instruction. Her publication trends show a consistent focus on longitudinal studies of writing development, with increasing attention to technology-mediated language learning and assessment. The research demonstrates a progression from examining individual writing processes to investigating broader sociocultural and technological influences on L2 writing. Recent work has particularly emphasized the ecological context of writing development and the intersection of writing with other language skills. Scientific Awards: Special Grant for the Promotion of Research (2019) Nagoya City University Highest Ranked Paper Award (2018) Abe Fellowship for international research (2016) UCLA Nida Award for best qualifying paper (1990) Rotary International Foundation scholarship (1984) Ministry of Education scholarship for University of Michigan (1980) Professor Sasaki has served on numerous editorial boards including the Journal of Second Language Writing, Language Testing, and TESOL Quarterly. She has coordinated AAAL conference strands and served on TOEFL and TOEIC technical panels. Her research projects have been consistently funded by Japanese academic institutions, with current work examining third-language study abroad effects and multilingual writing development. She teaches courses in second language writing, applied linguistics, and English communication, mentoring the next generation of language education researchers.

• Human Interface
• Intelligent Mechanical Systems
• Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

LIN, Jia-Yeu is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Global Center for Science and Engineering. They currently serve as a Lecturer at Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering, International Science and Technology Center (2023.04-Present) and previously held Assistant Professor position at Waseda University (2021.04-2023.03). They also maintained a part-time lecturer role at Tokyo Design Technology Center's Robotics Department (2019.04-2024.02). Dr. Lin's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Engineering (2021.03) from Waseda University, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Integrative Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering Master's degree (2018.03) from Waseda University, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Integrative Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's degree (2016.01) from National Taiwan University, Department of Physics Dr. Lin specializes in robotics with particular expertise in humanoid musical robots, human-robot interaction systems, and therapeutic applications. Their research spans human interfaces, intelligent mechanical systems, and robotics applications in music performance. Notably, they've developed advanced systems for humanoid saxophonist robots capable of musical dynamics expression and contributed significantly to robot-based music therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on synchronization feedback systems and facial expression recognition interfaces. Dr. Lin's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on humanoid musical robotics, particularly saxophone-playing robots, with significant contributions in musical expression systems, articulation control, and performance dynamics. Their work also extends to social companion robots for elderly care (DarumaTO project) and search and rescue robotics. The interdisciplinary nature of their research bridges mechanical engineering, music technology, healthcare applications, and human-computer interaction, with consistent publication in top robotics conferences including IEEE/RSJ IROS, IEEE ICRA, and IEEE/ASME AIM. Dr. Lin teaches multiple courses at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, including Physics Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Laboratory (multiple levels), Control Systems, and Fundamentals of Robotics. Their teaching spans both foundational and advanced topics across spring and fall semesters of 2025. Currently leading research on tactile sensation simulators for VR environments, Dr. Lin has developed an independent finger joint force feedback system that provides precise resistance at individual finger joints with forces up to 5N per joint and response time of 20ms. Previous projects include multi-sensory feedback systems for VR, instrumental ensemble systems for human-robot musical interaction, and conductor robots for emotional musical engagement, demonstrating consistent innovation in human-robot interaction systems.

• Food Industry
• Food Culture
• International Comparison of Management Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Imura Naoe is a Professor in the Department of Social Engineering, Management Systems at Kyoto Sangyo University, where she leads research in business administration with a focus on food industry management, cross-cultural business practices, and strategic management systems. She holds a Doctorate from Kyoto University Graduate School of Economics, Department of Organizational Management Analysis, completed in 2003. Her educational background includes a Doctoral Program at Kyoto University Graduate School of Economics, Department of Organizational Management Analysis, where she graduated in 2003. Her academic foundation combines economics with organizational management, providing a strong basis for her interdisciplinary research approach. Professor Imura's research spans food industry management, particularly focusing on Japanese cuisine internationalization, with specific interest in halal market adaptation and cultural recontextualization. Her work also explores corporate governance evolution, with notable studies on female external directors in Japanese boardrooms, international comparison of management systems, and strategic interorganizational relationships. She has conducted extensive research on Scandinavian design influences and their application in global business contexts, as well as sustainability challenges in historic market streets like Kyoto's Nishiki Market. Her recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strong focus on the internationalization of Japanese food culture, particularly examining how traditional Japanese cuisine adapts to global markets like the halal sector. Simultaneously, she has made significant contributions to understanding gender diversity in corporate governance, with multiple studies on female external directors in Japan. Her research methodology often employs text analysis to compare management systems across countries and industries, with particular attention to Japan, the United States, China, and European contexts. Young Researcher Presentation Award (November 2017, Japan Society for Information and Management) Professor Imura has secured multiple competitive research grants totaling over 30 million yen, primarily from MEXT and JSPS, with projects focusing on design management, food philosophy transformation, and strategic regional resource management. Her teaching portfolio includes Business Administration, Product Development, Business Management, and Management Strategy courses at both Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and Kyoto Sangyo University. She has served on important civic committees including the Kyoto Minimum Wage Council and Kyoto City Large-Scale Retail Store Location Law Council, demonstrating her commitment to applying academic knowledge to practical community issues.