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Keiichi Muramatsu is Associate Professor (tenure-track since 2025) at Waseda University’s Global Education Center, Japan. Holding a Doctor of Human Sciences from Waseda, he has successively served as Assistant Professor at Saitama University and as part-time Lecturer at Bunkyo University. He is an active member of the Japan Society of Kansei Engineering, the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence and the Color Society of Japan. Education: Doctoral Program, Human Sciences, Waseda University (2009-2014) Master’s Program, Human Sciences, Waseda University (2007-2009) Bachelor, Department of Human Informatics and Cognitive Sciences, Waseda University (2003-2007) Research interests: Muramatsu integrates Kansei informatics and soft computing to quantify human emotional and aesthetic responses. His work spans colour-emotion modelling for lighting and butterfly aesthetics, bio-signal driven emotion recognition using chaotic fingertip plethysmography, and gait classification via deep learning for personalised rehabilitation and stumble prevention. He also develops ontological frameworks to share emotional knowledge across educational and product-service system design domains. Publication trends: Across 62 Scopus papers (h-index 7), Muramatsu’s recent outputs demonstrate a convergence of affective engineering and AI: convolutional networks visualise gait features for training feedback, neural predictors estimate learner states in intelligent tutoring systems, and psychophysiological models link colour, fragrance and 3-D sound to emotional dimensions. Studies consistently combine subjective evaluations with objective indices such as fNIRS, skin conductance and chaotic exponents. Grants & industry links: He has led JSPS KAKENHI grants and internal Waseda special research projects, collaborated with Toyota on driver affective scales, and contributed to exoskeleton development with Saitama medical device firms. His work on LED automotive lighting and mobility-scooter stress evaluation reflects ongoing industry knowledge transfer. Advising & labs: While specific student names are not disclosed, Muramatsu supervises graduate research on gait-assistive devices, emotion recognition wearables, and ITS architectures within the Global Education Center’s interdisciplinary environment.

• Kansei informatics
• Soft computing
• Colour emotion
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Professor Takeshi Moriguchi is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's School of Commerce, where he has served as a faculty member since 2005. Previously, he was at Rikkyo University from 1997 to 2005. His expertise spans marketing science, consumer behavior, and sensory marketing, with significant contributions to understanding how visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli influence consumer decision-making. Dr. Moriguchi earned his Bachelor's degree from Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics (1975-1979), followed by graduate studies at University of Tsukuba (1991-1993) and Tokyo Institute of Technology where he received his Doctorate in Engineering (1993-1996). His research focuses on the intersection of sensory marketing and consumer psychology, particularly examining how color, spatial arrangement, and multisensory integration affect product evaluation and purchase decisions. Recent work investigates e-commerce cart retargeting effects, luxury brand value dimensions, and anthropomorphism in tourism marketing. His approach combines field experiments with rigorous statistical analysis to generate actionable insights for marketers. Professor Moriguchi's publication portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated experimental designs and broader applications of sensory marketing principles across digital and physical retail environments. His recent work demonstrates growing interest in multisensory integration and the application of machine learning to consumer behavior data. 優秀論文賞 (2024, Japanese Society of Consumer Behavior Research) Encouragement Award (2023) Hideo Yoshida International Academic Award (2022) Executive of the Year (2019, Marketing Communications Executives International Tokyo Branch) Teaching Award (2015, WASEDA University) 日本商業学会賞・奨励賞 (1995, Japanese Commercial Society) As Director of the Research Center of Consumer Behavior since 2019 and Concurrent Researcher at Waseda's Center for Data Science (2025-2026), Professor Moriguchi leads multiple significant research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His current projects focus on multisensory interactions in consumer behavior, data-driven enterprise systems, and next-generation experimental planning technologies. He has supervised numerous graduate students through courses like Marketing Science IIA/B and Consumer Behavior at the graduate level. Professor Moriguchi directs the Research Center of Consumer Behavior and contributes to Waseda University's Center for Data Science. His research team comprises interdisciplinary scholars examining sensory marketing from psychological, neurological, and data science perspectives, with strong industry partnerships that facilitate real-world testing of theoretical frameworks.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Science
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Kosuke Yamamoto is an Assistant Professor at the Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Keio University and has affiliations with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University. His career spans roles at Tohoku University, Keio University, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Education: PhD in Psychology, Keio University (2011-2016) Bachelor's in Humanities and Social Science, Keio University (2006-2011) Dr. Yamamoto's research focuses on experimental psychology, perceptual psychology, and multisensory integration. His work examines temporal processing in speech production/perception and food texture evaluation using methods like Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS) and Temporal Drivers of Liking (TDL). His publications from 2010-2022 demonstrate expertise in vocal-auditory integration, audiovisual timing, and sensory perception. Key methodologies include delayed auditory feedback (DAF) adaptation, onomatopoeic descriptors, and physiological measurements during sensory tasks. Scientific Awards: JSPS Special Research Fellowship (DC1) Professional Memberships: The Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell The Japanese Psychonomic Society Dr. Yamamoto has teaching experience at Keio University, Taisei University, and Waseda University, offering courses in psychological experiments and research methods.

• Experimental Psychology
• Perceptual Psychology
• Temporal Processing
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John Maurice Gayed is an Associate Professor at the Global Education Center of Waseda University . Holding a PhD from Tokyo Institute of Technology (2023) , he specializes in Educational Technology , focusing on AI-driven tools for language learning and metacognitive strategies. Research Themes : AI writing assistants, equity in educational technology, cognitive load reduction for EFL learners. Grants : Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grant (2022.04–2025.03) for AI-based writing assistant studies. Courses Taught : Academic Writing and Discussion in English (Alpha/Beta) for undergraduate and retaker students. His publications (9+3) span Computer Science , Linguistics , and Education , with key trends including: AI-based writing tools (e.g., AI KAKU, Grammarly) for EFL learners. Metacognitive training in online learning environments. Equity implications of educational technology (Matthew effect in CALL). Twine for nonlinear educational storytelling. Climate risk mitigation tools for elderly populations. MOOCs and blended learning in cross-cultural contexts. Grant Details : His JSPS-funded project investigates AI writing assistants' long-term impact on EFL writing proficiency. Collaboration with May Kristine Jonson Carlon and Jeffrey S. Cross is frequent, with tools like AI KAKU and metacognitive tutors being central to his work.

• Educational technology
• Second Language Acquisition
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
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Professor Yasuyo Sawaki is a distinguished academic in the Department of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences at Waseda University's School of Education in Tokyo, Japan. With a career spanning over two decades in language assessment and applied linguistics, she has established herself as a leading expert in English language testing, particularly focusing on the TOEFL iBT and Japanese language assessment contexts. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Education from Kumamoto University, followed by advanced degrees in the United States - an M.A. in teaching English as a second language and a Ph.D. in applied linguistics. Prior to joining Waseda University in 2009, she worked as a Research Scientist at Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, where she contributed to major language assessment research. Professor Sawaki's research interests center on language assessment methodologies, cognitive diagnosis approaches in language testing, validity research, and how test results can provide meaningful feedback to learners and teachers. Her work often employs sophisticated statistical methods including factor analysis and structural equation modeling to examine the underlying constructs measured by language tests. Analysis of her 34 publications (with 792 citations and an h-index of 13) reveals consistent focus on TOEFL iBT validation, test score interpretation, and the practical application of assessment results in educational contexts. Her recent work has increasingly addressed formative assessment and how performance feedback can bridge the gap between testing and instruction. 2021 Language Testing Reviewer of the Year Award Professor Sawaki serves in leadership roles in major language assessment organizations, including as First Vice President of the Asian Association for Language Assessment (AALA) and as a Board Member of the Japan Language Testing Association. Her current research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science focus on developing tools for teaching English summary writing to Japanese university students and examining the effects of formative feedback. She teaches courses including Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers, and various English education seminars at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Language assessment
• Applied linguistics
• English education
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Kunihiro Koda is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education. His academic career spans decades of research and teaching in Japanese language education, with a particular focus on curriculum theory, historical development of Japanese language instruction, and literature education in primary and secondary schools. Ph.D. (Education) from Waseda University Graduate School of Education Bachelor's degree from Hosei University Faculty of Letters Department of Japanese Professor Koda's research interests center on the historical development of Japanese language education, curriculum theory, and literature instruction. His work examines how Japanese language education has evolved through different historical periods, particularly focusing on textbook development, teaching methodologies, and the implementation of educational reforms. He has extensively analyzed the transition from prewar to postwar educational practices, with special attention to concepts like 'appreciation' and 'reading comprehension' in literature education. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly contributions spanning two decades, with a clear focus on curriculum development and historical analysis of Japanese language education. The articles demonstrate a methodological approach that combines historical research with practical educational theory, often examining specific literary works ('Rashomon', 'Run, Melos') as case studies for broader educational principles. His recent work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges in Japanese language education, including peace education, spelling instruction, and curriculum reforms in secondary education. Professor Koda actively contributes to the academic community through various professional memberships: Japanese Language Education History Society Japanese Association for Language Teaching JAPANESE TEACHING SOCIETY OF JAPAN Waseda University Japanese Language Education Association Japan Reading Association His current research includes a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-funded project on developing language skills for inquiry-based learning (2021-2025) and historical studies of Japanese language curriculum development. He teaches multiple courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on Japanese language education methodology, literature instruction, and educational literacy.

• Japanese Language Education
• Curriculum Theory
• History of Education
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Ralph Leon Rose is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in computational linguistics and second language acquisition. Holding a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Northwestern University (2005), his career spans over 30 years in language education across Japanese institutions including Gunma Prefectural Women's University and Notre Dame Seishin Women's Junior College. His research focuses on hesitation phenomena , speech fluency measurement , and computer-assisted language learning . Recent work analyzes filled pauses across languages, develops AI-powered vocabulary assessment tools (VocQGen), and investigates ethical implications of disfluencies in AI speech. His publications reveal consistent exploration of how temporal speech variables affect second language perception and production. AY2018 e-Teaching Award from Waseda University Cognitive Science Fellow at Northwestern University Rose leads multiple research projects including Automatic generation of vocabulary quiz items and Modeling speech fluency for e-learning . His lab develops practical tools like Fluidity (real-time fluency feedback), JESPR (self-paced reading tasks), and the Crosslinguistic Corpus of Hesitation Phenomena . As an active member of ISCA, IEEE, and EUROCALL, he contributes to shaping ethical standards in AI speech applications while maintaining strong industry connections through regular media appearances and conference keynotes.

• Computational linguistics
• Hesitation phenomena
• Fluency
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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.

• Second Language Writing
• Language Assessment
• Study Abroad Effects
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