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• Economic Theory
• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wongkot Similan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics , Waseda University , Japan. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark (2017–2019). His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics (2017) and multiple advanced degrees from University College London and London School of Economics. Education PhD in Economics (2017, University College London) MRes in Economics (2012, University College London) MSc in Economic Policy (2011, University College London) MSc in Economics (Research) (2008, London School of Economics) BA in Economics (First class honours, Thammasat University) His research focuses on unemployment dynamics , unemployment insurance , and labour market frictions , integrating macroeconomic policy and search-and-matching theory . Key projects include analyzing UI history’s impact on job search efficiency and automation in imperfect labour markets. Publications emphasize general-equilibrium models , cyclical labour productivity , and UI extensions , with presentations at top conferences like the Econometric Society World Congress and Nordic Summer Symposium. Scientific Awards Horizon 2020’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Seal of Excellence (2018) UCL Overseas Research Scholarship (2012–2017) Best Overall Performance Prize, UCL Economics Department (2011) Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Royal Thai Government Scholarship (2007–2008) He has received peer-review invitations for journals such as Scandinavian Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Dynamics . His teaching includes DSGE Modelling and Labour Economics at Waseda University.

• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable Development
• Disaster Recovery Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Shunji Matsuoka is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education (Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies), where he serves as Director of both the Waseda Resilience Research Institute (WRRI) and the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center. With extensive expertise in environmental economics, disaster recovery, and international development, Professor Matsuoka has established himself as a leading scholar addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time. Professor Matsuoka's academic journey began with his PhD from Hiroshima University after withdrawing from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Economics in 1988 with study certification. His career progressed from Hiroshima University, where he served as Lecturer at the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences and later as Professor at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, to his current position at Waseda University since April 2007. His research interests span Environmental Economics , Sustainable Development , Disaster Recovery , and International Development Assistance , with particular focus on the intersection of policy, society, and environmental challenges. Professor Matsuoka's work on nuclear policy and the Fukushima disaster has made significant contributions to risk governance frameworks. His innovative approach integrates social acceptance theory with environmental policy analysis, creating new methodologies for understanding community resilience against complex disasters. His research demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary integration across economics, political science, and environmental studies. Professor Matsuoka's 15 most recent publications reveal an evolution from international development cooperation and environmental economics in Asia to contemporary focus areas including nuclear policy, social innovation, and Fukushima disaster lessons. His research consistently examines institutional mechanisms affecting environmental governance across multiple scales, from local communities to international agreements. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. His professional recognition includes the Asian Economic Research Association's Outstanding Paper Award (2000) , reflecting the quality and impact of his scholarly contributions. Professor Matsuoka has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research and Nippon Life Insurance Foundation Environmental Research Grant. His research projects span environmental impact assessment, nuclear waste disposal social acceptance, sustainable city development, and climate change adaptation. As Director of WRRI, he oversees interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on building societal resilience against complex disasters, fostering collaboration between academics, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Through his leadership of the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center, Professor Matsuoka transforms disaster lessons into practical frameworks for recovery and prevention. His 'dialogue spaces' research examines how science, politics, and society can collaboratively address 'difficult problems,' with particular focus on boundary knowledge workers who bridge different domains of expertise. His work on social acceptance models has significantly advanced understanding of how controversial environmental technologies can gain community support.

• Actuarial Science
• Insurance Risk Management
• Behavioral Economics in Insurance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akio Hoshino is an Associate Professor at the School of Commerce, Waseda University, specializing in actuarial science and insurance risk management. His academic work bridges theoretical risk analysis with practical insurance applications, focusing on how individuals perceive and respond to different types of risks. Hoshino actively contributes to both undergraduate and graduate education through multiple courses in insurance management, actuarial science, and business fundamentals. Hoshino's research centers on a groundbreaking three-type classification of risk preferences (pure, speculative, and lottery risks), which explains seemingly contradictory behaviors where individuals may be risk-averse in insurance contexts yet risk-seeking in gambling. His work demonstrates that risk preferences are domain-specific rather than universal, with minimal correlation between risk attitudes across different contexts. This has significant implications for insurance product development, pricing strategies, and consumer protection regulations. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on understanding how psychological and behavioral factors influence insurance decision-making. Recent work examines flood insurance take-up patterns, the impact of autonomous driving technology on automobile insurance, and cognitive biases affecting risk perception. Hoshino's research increasingly incorporates quantitative methods to measure risk premiums across different risk domains, contributing to more nuanced economic models of risk behavior. Fellow of Institute of Actuaries of Japan As principal investigator for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid project "Quantitative assessment of risk appetite based on a new classification of risks" (2022-2025), Hoshino has led extensive survey research involving 1,000 Japanese participants to measure risk preferences across different domains. His concurrent research project "Analysis of risk appetite by introducing three risk categories" further develops this framework, with findings presented at international conferences including the upcoming 2025 World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress.

• Civil Law
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sho Ogata is a Professor at the School of Law, Waseda University , with a focus on civil law, commercial law, and corporate governance. His academic journey includes a PhD in Law granted by Waseda University. Research Interests: Commercial Law, Company Law, Financial Instruments Regulation, Insurance Law Key Themes: Corporate control structures, governance of school corporations, shareholder rights, and regulatory compliance in financial and insurance sectors Ogata has authored numerous influential papers on corporate governance, particularly analyzing Swedish law and its implications for controlling shareholders, board accountability, and minority protections. His work also addresses the governance of foundations and school corporations under Japanese law, often drawing comparisons with UK and US frameworks. Recent grant-funded research projects include: JSPS Grant-in-Aid (2021-2024): Governance of foundations under company law JSPS Grant-in-Aid (2017-2020): Governance of school corporations under company law His teaching spans Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and specialized seminars at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Law and School of Law.

• Medical law
• Bioethics
• Pediatric Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Megumu Yokono is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in medical law and bioethics. With a Master of Laws from Waseda University, she has held her current position since 2011 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution. She has extensive experience in national and international committees related to genomic medicine, ethics, and law, including multiple roles with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and various professional societies. Her work bridges legal frameworks with ethical considerations in emerging medical technologies. 2000.04-2005.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law (Master of Laws) 1997.04-2000.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law 1993.04-1997.03: Waseda University School of Law Megumu Yokono's research focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and medicine, with particular emphasis on Medical Law , Bioethics , Pediatric Ethics , and ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) . Her work examines how legal frameworks can address challenges in genomic medicine, patient privacy, and informed consent. She investigates issues surrounding genetic discrimination, particularly in life insurance contexts, and explores the ethical implications of whole-genome analysis. Her research also covers data ethics in medical research, patient and public involvement in genomic studies, and the legal aspects of reproductive technologies. Yokono's scholarship demonstrates how comparative legal analysis can inform Japanese policy development in rapidly evolving medical fields. Yokono's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving legal and ethical landscape of genomic medicine in Japan. Her work examines the implementation of the Genomic Medicine Promotion Act, privacy protections for medical data, and the challenges of preventing genetic discrimination. She has documented the development of Japanese genome research regulations over two decades, highlighting key lessons for future policy. Her scholarship increasingly addresses practical implementation issues, including patient and public involvement in national genomic projects, ethical review processes, and the specific challenges of applying genomic medicine across the lifespan from prenatal to pediatric care. Her work consistently bridges theoretical ethical frameworks with practical regulatory solutions. No specific awards mentioned in the provided information While specific students aren't listed, Professor Yokono has served as a mentor through various research projects and committees. She leads multiple significant research initiatives, including "Research into ethical, legal, and social issues related to whole-genome analysis of humans" (2021) and "Building Legal Policy to Close ELSI Lag for Fair Use of Gene Information" (2022-2026). Her grant portfolio includes projects funded by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. These projects focus on developing ethical frameworks for genomic medicine, addressing genetic discrimination, and creating sustainable governance models for medical data usage. She has also contributed to international research collaborations, particularly with Oxford University where she served as an academic visitor. Professor Yokono is affiliated with multiple research entities at Waseda University, including the Center for Data Science and Center for Higher Education Studies. She serves as a Concurrent Researcher at both centers, indicating her interdisciplinary approach. She is also connected to the Global Education Center at Waseda. Her committee work shows strong connections with national research infrastructure, particularly through her involvement with the National Center for Child Health and Development Research Ethics Committee and various AMED (Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) initiatives. Her leadership in developing the Certified Research Ethics Professionals system demonstrates her role in building research ethics capacity across Japan.

• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Finance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hongmu Lee is a Professor at the School of Commerce, Waseda University, where he has been employed since 2002. He earned his PhD from Waseda University's Graduate School of Commerce (1991-1995) after completing his Master's degree at the same institution (1989-1991). His academic career includes previous positions as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Waseda University, and visiting scholar roles at Beijing University (2007-Present) and Temple University (2009-2011). His research focuses on risk management , insurance systems , pension frameworks , and financial consumer protection , with emphasis on international comparisons between Japan, Korea, and China. Key areas include catastrophe financing, corporate risk strategies, and insurance market globalization. His publications demonstrate strong focus on insurance industry dynamics, risk financing mechanisms, and pension systems, with recent work examining post-pandemic financial consumer behavior and international expansion of insurance companies. Research trends highlight comparative analyses of Asian markets and evolving risk management methodologies. Awards: Japan Society for Risk Management Outstanding Book Award (1996) Public Interest Trust Yasuda Wafu Memorial Youth Exchange Foundation Invitation Research Award (1996) He leads major research projects including Personal Risk Management and Insurance (JSPS-funded, 2022-2025) and Disaster and Insurance System (2017-2018). As Director of Waseda's Insurance and Risk Management Institute (2025-2029), he coordinates academic-industry collaborations. He chairs the International Academy of Financial Consumers (IAFICO) and holds leadership positions in multiple professional associations.

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Business Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keiko Hayashi is a Professor at the Graduate School of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce. She contributes to academic education through teaching courses such as Advanced Auditing, Basic Auditing, and Ethics for Profession, while also engaging in concurrent research at the Research Institute of Business Administration. Primary Role: Professor in Accountancy Teaching Focus: Auditing practices, ethical frameworks, and insurance theory Sub-Affiliation: Global Education Center Research Engagement: Concurrent Researcher at Research Institute of Business Administration (2023–2059) Her research interests align with core disciplines in accounting and business administration, emphasizing practical applications in auditing and ethical compliance.

• Statistical Science
• Earthquake Prediction
• Actuarial Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shunichi Nomura is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Commerce, Graduate School of Accountancy, with a PhD in Statistical Science from The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (Sokendai). His research bridges statistical methodology with applications in earthquake forecasting and actuarial science. Education: PhD in Statistical Science (Sokendai). He develops Bayesian space-time models for earthquake recurrence prediction and applies data mining techniques to insurance risk and healthcare data. His work integrates mathematical statistics with seismological observations to improve probabilistic hazard assessments. Recent publications focus on nonstationary renewal processes, slip rate inversion, and sparse estimation methods like group fused lasso. These studies span geophysics, actuarial mathematics, and machine learning applications. Scientific Awards: Actuarial Excellent Paper, The Japanese Actuarial Society (2017). He leads JSPS-funded research projects on spatiotemporal earthquake modeling and Bayesian prediction frameworks. His teaching includes advanced statistics and data science courses for actuarial students.

• Infectious Disease Control
• Public Health Policy
• Global Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ikuma Nozaki is a Visiting Associate Professor at Nagasaki University, with over two decades of expertise in public health and infectious disease control . His primary affiliation lies with the Bureau of International Health Cooperation at Japan's National Center for Global Health and Medicine, where he has worked since 2000 as a core member of Japan's international health cooperation framework. B.E. in Chemical Engineering (1993, Doshisha University) M.D. (2000, Shishu University School of Medicine) Ph.D. (2013, Kyorin University School of Medicine) Takemi Fellow at Harvard School of Public Health (2011-2012) Dr. Nozaki specializes in global health policy and operational research, with fieldwork experience in Myanmar (2013-2018) and Zambia (2007-2010). His research focuses on developing health equity assessment tools , TB data systems , and AMR awareness programs in low-resource settings. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in vaccination coverage analysis, HIV transmission prevention, and historical health policy evaluation. While his work primarily operates in public health and infectious disease epidemiology , his future research aims to expand into non-communicable diseases and aging studies in developing countries. Japan Association for International Health Young Professional Award (2011) Takemi Incentive Award (2013) As an educator, he supervises Master's theses and contributes to international health capacity-building through technical advisory roles in Myanmar and Zambia.

• Theoretical Statistics
• Probability Theory
• Asymptotic Expansion
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Nakahiro Yoshida is a Professor at the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Tokyo, specializing in Theoretical Statistics and Probability Theory. He leads the YUIMA Project, developing computational frameworks for stochastic differential equations. His affiliations include memberships in the Mathematical Society of Japan, Japan Statistical Society, International Statistical Institute, and Bernoulli Society, with editorial roles for several academic journals. Research Interests: His work spans asymptotic expansion theory, limit theorems, and statistical inference for stochastic processes, with applications in finance and insurance mathematics. Key areas include: Martingale expansions and Malliavin calculus Non-synchronous covariance estimation for high-frequency data Quasi-likelihood analysis for jump diffusions Stochastic numerical methods and computational statistics Statistical learning theory for econometrics and biostatistics Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on asymptotic expansion techniques for Wiener functionals and martingales (2023), adaptive estimation methods (2021), financial applications of stochastic processes (2017), and foundational work on quasi-likelihood analysis (2011-2013). Awards & Honors: Mathematical Society of Japan Autumn Prize (2024) Hiroshi Fujiwara Prize for Mathematical Sciences (2019) Japan Statistical Society Award (2009) Research Achievement Award, Japan Statistical Society (2007) Analysis Prize, Mathematical Society of Japan (2006) He leads the YUIMA Project Team, developing open-source software for stochastic differential equation analysis, with applications in quantitative finance and computational statistics.

• Urban Planning
• Community Development
• Regional Planning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Shuhsien Lin serves as an Assistant Professor and Junior Researcher at the Research Innovation Center, conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of architectural design, urban planning, and community well-being. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable urban environments in Japanese and Taiwanese contexts, focusing on neighborhood dynamics, aging populations, and underutilized space revitalization through resident-led initiatives. Her academic credentials include: Master of Architecture, Waseda University (2010-2012) Master of Engineering, National Taiwan University (2008-2012) Bachelor of Science, National Cheng Kung University (2004-2008) Dr. Lin's research centers on Urban Planning, Community Development, and Regional Planning, with particular expertise in sustainable campus initiatives, rural health tourism development, and inclusive design for aging communities. She investigates how environmental cognition influences subjective well-being and explores innovative models for resident-led public space conversion through mixed-methods approaches combining large-scale surveys, case studies, and participatory design workshops. Her 2018-2023 publications demonstrate consistent focus on built environment-social outcome relationships across multiple scales—from Tokyo neighborhood well-being studies to Taipei aging community interventions—revealing methodological diversity while maintaining emphasis on community-driven spatial solutions and evidence-based policy development. Notable recognition includes: University students promote sustainable campus planning (2009, Taiwan Ministry of Education) Dr. Lin has secured significant research funding including a 2019-2023 project on resident-initiated public space conversion, a Nippon Life Insurance Foundation grant (2017-2019) for mutual assistance spaces in aging communities, and an Asahi Glass Foundation award (2017-2019) studying urban environmental factors for elderly mobility. Her collaborative approach involves partnerships with municipal governments, community organizations, and interdisciplinary research teams across East Asia.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Masanori Okada is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Law, specializing in Public Law with a focus on Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, and State Compensation Systems. He holds both an LL.M. and LL.D. from Waseda University's Graduate School of Law and has maintained an active research and teaching career through 2025. Professor Okada's research interests encompass Public Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, State Compensation Systems, Social Security Law, Local Autonomy, and Judicial Review. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on how administrative systems interact with individual rights, particularly in the context of state liability and judicial oversight. His research often examines specific legal cases to illuminate broader theoretical frameworks within Japanese administrative law. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of administrative law through case analysis, with numerous articles examining specific lawsuits across diverse areas including environmental regulation, nuclear disaster liability, local government autonomy, and social security administration. His work shows a methodological approach that connects detailed case analysis with broader theoretical questions about the Japanese administrative state. Professor Okada has published extensively on administrative law theory, with recent books including 'Administrative Law II Administrative Relief Law' (2024) and 'Administrative Law I General Theory of Administrative Law' (2022), demonstrating his commitment to both theoretical development and practical application of administrative law principles. He is actively engaged in research projects examining global administrative law perspectives and sustainable social security systems, with recent grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science supporting his work through 2024. His teaching for the 2025 Fall Semester includes Advanced Administrative Law courses and Social Security and Administrative Law, reflecting his dual expertise in theoretical frameworks and practical applications.

• Game theory
• Decision theory
• Experimental economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daijiro Kawanaka serves as Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce since 2023, concurrently holding a Researcher position at the Research Institute of Business Administration. Previously, he held academic roles at Meiji Gakuin University (2022-2023), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2020-2022), and Osaka University (2018-2022). His research integrates game theory, decision theory, and experimental economics to analyze psychological phenomena including guilt dynamics in principal-agent relationships, sunk-cost fallacy mechanisms, and intrinsic motivation. He employs both theoretical modeling and laboratory experiments to explore how cognitive dissonance, anticipated regret, and social-image concerns shape economic behavior across market design and organizational contexts. His scientific recognition includes: Best Presentation Award (2022) for research on regret aversion and sunk-cost fallacy Best Presentation Award (2021) for work on decreasing marginal guilt and psychological contracts Dr. Kawanaka leads multiple research initiatives: Principal Investigator for Insurance behavior under expectation-based model (JILI, 2025-2026) Principal Investigator for Experimental approach to bidding behavior (Kyoto Institute, 2024-2025) Principal Investigator for Belief Elicitation in Game Experiments (Osaka University, 2023-2024) Co-investigator for JSPS public procurement design project (2023-2028) Lead researcher for intrinsic motivation studies (2023-2024) As co-organizer of the Behavioral and Experimental Economics Seminar, he actively fosters academic collaboration while teaching graduate microeconomics and behavioral economics courses at Waseda University.

• Systems Theory
• Agent-based Simulation
• Soft Systems Approach
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Shingo Takahashi is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, specializing in complex systems analysis. With a Doctor of Science degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology, he has established himself as a leading researcher in systems theory, agent-based simulation, and soft systems approaches applied to social and organizational contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications across multiple domains including urban planning, healthcare systems, organizational behavior, and innovation management. Dr. Takahashi's research interests span Systems Theory, Agent-based Simulation, Soft Systems Approach, Social Systems Engineering, and Safety Engineering. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding complex interactions within social systems through computational modeling approaches. He has developed sophisticated agent-based models to analyze organizational learning, consumer behavior in medical insurance markets, urban development processes, and innovation diffusion mechanisms. His methodological contributions include the development of scenario analysis techniques for validating agent-based social simulations and the creation of frameworks for modeling micro-macro linkages in complex systems. His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a continued evolution of his research toward practical applications in societal challenges, including urban development simulations, consensus-building processes, and policy design for sustainable societies. The papers demonstrate increasing sophistication in modeling techniques, with a particular emphasis on causal structure analysis, conflict-of-interest mapping, and evaluating synthetic population data for virtual city planning. His work maintains strong connections between theoretical frameworks and practical implementation across diverse domains. Outstanding Paper Award (2024) from the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers for research on similarity measurement indexes in urban development simulation Honorable Mention Paper (2022) from the International Simulation and Gaming Association for work on conflict-of-interest structures in consensus-building processes Professor Takahashi leads multiple significant research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including 'Deepening understanding of business phenomena by combining agent-based simulation and business theory' (2025-2029) and 'Normative Analysis of Diversity of Disruptive Innovation Processes by Agent-Based Model' (2023-2027). His work on modeling methods for social simulation that don't rely on big data demonstrates his commitment to developing robust methodologies applicable to contexts where quantitative data is limited. His research has been consistently supported by major funding bodies, reflecting the significance and impact of his contributions to the field.

• Welfare Sociology
• Disability Studies
• Social Policy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kosuke Okabe is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Culture, Media and Society. With a Ph.D. from Tokyo Metropolitan University, he specializes in Welfare Sociology, Disability Studies, and Social Policy, focusing particularly on independent living for people with disabilities and personal assistance systems. His educational background includes: 2003-2006: Graduate School, Division of Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University (Social Welfare) 2001-2003: Graduate School, Division of Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University (Social Welfare) Prior to 1979: Faculty of Literature, Tokyo University (Department of Sociology) Professor Okabe's research centers on disability rights, welfare policy, and independent living for people with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His work critically examines the Japanese welfare system through the lens of disability studies, advocating for person-centered approaches and self-determination. He has made significant contributions to understanding personal assistance systems, the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Japan, and alternatives to institutional care. His research often bridges academic theory with practical policy recommendations, drawing on comparative studies with systems in countries like the United States. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on citizenship rights for people with disabilities, the implementation of personal assistance systems in Japan, and critical examinations of welfare policy reforms. His work increasingly incorporates intersectional perspectives, connecting disability with other social categories and examining how multiple forms of marginalization interact. Professor Okabe has served in numerous committee memberships related to disability policy, including as Deputy Chair of Tokyo's Committee for Building a New Transition Framework for Children with Disabilities, and as a Board Member of the Disability Society since 2008. His professional memberships include the Social Policy Society, Japanese Sociological Society, Japanese Society of Social Welfare, Disability Society, and Welfare Society. Through his teaching in courses such as "Disability Studies" and "Welfare Society," he has contributed to educating future scholars and practitioners in the field. His research projects, including those funded by MEXT and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, have advanced understanding of quality assurance in social care and the development of inclusive welfare policies.