جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Human–robot interaction
• Spoken language processing
• Image and audio processing
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Tetsunori Kobayashi is a Professor in the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering at Waseda University, Japan, where he has served since 1997. He is renowned for pioneering research in human–robot interaction, spoken language processing, and multimodal conversational systems, leading to over 230 refereed papers and an h-index of 35 (Google Scholar). Education: 1980 B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Waseda University 1982 M.Eng. and 1985 Dr.Eng. from Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University Research Interests: His work spans intelligent robotics , perceptual information processing , pattern recognition , image and audio processing , and conversational AI . He develops algorithms for real-time dialogue systems, multi-party conversation facilitation robots, and non-autoregressive speech recognition leveraging CTC and pre-trained language models. Recent Publication Trends: Since 2020 his group has advanced non-autoregressive end-to-end ASR (Mask-CTC, Intermpl, BECTRA), noise-robust attention , multi-look-ahead conversational ASR , and neural speaker diarization . They integrate BERT-style pre-training with CTC losses to accelerate inference while maintaining accuracy. Parallel work explores vision-and-language topics such as scene-graph generation, video semantic indexing, and personalized summarization for spoken news delivery. Scientific Awards: IEICE Fellow 2023 – for multi-modal multi-party conversation research IPSJ Fellow 2016 – for pioneering robot conversation studies JST Award for Academic Start-ups 2024 Best Paper Awards from IEICE, IEEE BTAS, ACM SIGGRAPH VRCAI, and several IPSJ workshop prizes Advising & Grants: He has mentored dozens of PhD and Master’s students who now lead in academia and industry. Major funded projects include JST CREST on conversational robotics, NEDO and JST-support for AI-based speech interfaces, and industry collaborations with NHK, OKI, and NEC. Labs & Teams: Kobayashi heads the Perceptual Computing Laboratory at Waseda, conducting interdisciplinary research with domestic and international partners such as MIT, ATR, and NHK Science & Technology Labs.

• Egyptology
• Archaeology
• Funeral rituals
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Seria Yamazaki is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at Waseda University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Egyptology and Archaeology . Her research focuses on Egyptian Middle Kingdom , funeral rituals , coffin studies , and object frieze analysis. Education: PhD in Letters, Arts and Sciences (2021), Waseda University MA in Letters, Arts and Sciences (2017), Waseda University Research Projects: She leads studies on Egyptian funerary rituals funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including diachronic analysis of vessel offering rituals and ceremonial syntax theory. Her work spans the Old Kingdom to New Kingdom periods. Scientific Awards: 44th Encouragement Award (2022), The Japan Near Eastern Studies Association Kawamata Memorial Encouragement Award (2019), Japanese Society for West Asian Archaeology Teaching: She instructs courses like Archaeology , Introduction to Archaeology , and Practical Egyptology Research at Waseda University and Ibaraki Christian University.

• Mathematical Logic
• Computer Science
• Proof Theory
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Kazushige Terui is an Associate Professor at the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS), Kyoto University. His research focuses on mathematical logic and its applications to computer science, particularly proof theory, computational complexity, and nonclassical logics. He investigates proof normalization complexity, algebraic reformulations of proof-theoretic techniques, and logical foundations of computation. Terui maintains an active research group at RIMS and teaches courses including Mathematical Logic and Computer Science Fundamentals. Research Interests: Terui's work spans: Proof-theoretic aspects of nonclassical logics (linear logic, substructural logics) Computational complexity of proof normalization in lambda calculus Algebraic reformulation of logical techniques (cut-elimination, interpolation) Denotational semantics approaches to complexity characterization Effective proof discovery methods based on programming language theory Publications: His recent articles primarily explore proof theory, computational complexity, and logical foundations, with frequent focus on lambda calculus, linear logic, and type systems. Works frequently bridge theoretical computer science and mathematical logic. Education & Outreach: Authored the book Can Computers Become Mathematicians? (2015) for general audiences and maintains extensive lecture materials on mathematical logic and computer science foundations.

• Architectural history
• Urban history
• Port-city studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Taishi Watanabe is Associate Professor at Waseda University’s School of Creative Science and Engineering, where he has taught since 2012. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo, he specializes in architectural and urban history, port-city studies, and design theory, and maintains an active architectural practice. Education: Doctor of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (2009-2013) M.S. equivalent, Waseda University Faculty of Science and Engineering (2003-2005) B.S., Waseda University School of Science and Engineering (1999-2003) Research Interests: Watanabe investigates the historical evolution of port cities through their “blue infrastructure,” especially warehouse networks that mediate sea-land interfaces. Comparative studies between Japanese and Finnish National Romanticism, shrinking-population construction methods, and the concept of “cross-over architecture” that transcends functionalist typologies constitute his current theoretical core. Publications & Creative Work: He is author of the monograph Tokyo Coastal Theory (2017) and the exhibition catalogue Unity Architecture (2021), and has designed realized houses such as Morris House and Xover House . His articles trace waterfront transformations in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, and explore ritual space, parking morphology and Olympic legacy narratives. Awards: Architectural Institute of Japan New Designer Award 2022 Japan Finland Design Association Award 2021 Residential Architecture Gold Award, Tokyo Association of Architects and Building Engineers 2021 Residential Architecture Encouragement Prize 2018 Grants & Projects: He currently leads five competitive grants including JSPS Kakenhi studies on Helsinki port models and Finnish artist colonies, and practical projects on “container gardens” and Okinawa “Murayashi” community networks. Teaching & Service: Watanabe chairs the Architectural Construction History Working Group of the Architectural Institute of Japan, serves on Minato Ward Landscape Council, and teaches design studios from undergraduate to doctoral level every semester.

• semantics
• pragmatics
• language acquisition
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Ayaka Sugawara serves as Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, with concurrent affiliation at the Global Education Center and Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (2024-2026). Her academic journey includes positions at Mie University (2015-2019) and multiple research appointments. BA (2008) and MA (2010) from The University of Tokyo PhD in Linguistics (2016) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Sugawara's research spans formal semantics, pragmatics, and language acquisition with specific focus on quantifier scope interpretation , focus particles , Japanese dialectology , and second language processing . Her experimental work combines cross-linguistic comparison (Japanese/English/German/Persian), neuroimaging techniques (MEG/EEG), and computational approaches to vocabulary assessment. Current investigations examine early English education's impact on first language acquisition and non-literal language processing. Her publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary work bridging theoretical linguistics with educational applications, particularly in automated language assessment tools and experimental validation of semantic theories across developmental stages. Recent work demonstrates increasing collaboration with computational linguists and educational technologists. Dr. Sugawara actively contributes to the academic community through: Standing Committee membership in The Linguistics Society of Japan (2021-present) Professional affiliations with Linguistic Society of America and The Japanese Society for Language Studies Her research projects include multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants examining: Early English education effects on L1 acquisition (2021-2024) Question-under-Discussion mechanisms in ambiguous sentences (2019-2021) Cross-linguistic 'only' comprehension studies (2016-2018) Current internal projects investigate non-literal language processing and pragmatics in L1/L2 acquisition contexts.

• Optimality Theory
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Haruka Fukazawa is a Professor at Keio University's Faculty of Business and Commerce (Hiyoshi Campus). Her research focuses on theoretical linguistics within the framework of Optimality Theory, examining phonological systems and language acquisition mechanisms from a cognitive science perspective. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland at College Park (1999) and has taught extensively in Japan and the U.S., including roles at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland. Education: Aoyama Gakuin University (BA, 1987), West Virginia University (MA in Linguistics, 1993), and University of Maryland (Ph.D., 1999). Her research emphasizes articulatory and auditory constraints in phonological theory, with notable work on Japanese adjective acquisition and paradigm uniformity in Optimality Theory. Research Themes include investigating how both auditory and articulatory factors shape phonological systems, and the role of indirect negative evidence in language learning. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, including contributions to Japanese Linguistics and MIT Phonology Circle presentations. Her teaching includes courses like Comprehensive English Seminar and English Listening Seminar.

• Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Behavioral Epidemiology
• Clinical Psychology
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Koichiro Oka is a Professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences , Waseda University . His research integrates health and behavioral sciences with behavioral epidemiology , focusing on how built environments influence cardiometabolic health , mental well-being , and physical activity across age groups. Research Themes : Urban design for active living, sedentary behavior epidemiology, digital health interventions, and aging-related mobility. Methodological Expertise : Accelerometry, space syntax analysis, DNA methylation aging clocks, and cross-sectional/cohort studies. Recent Publications address: Virtual audit tools for urban park redesign (2025) VR exergames in office worker health management (2025) Place attachment and urban stress reduction (2024) Metabolic syndrome in relation to fitness and BMI (2024)

• Linguistics
• Foreign Language Education
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Makiko Hoshii is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Law, specializing in German linguistics and foreign language education. She holds a PhD in German Linguistics from Dokkyo University and a Bachelor's degree from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Research Interests: German as a foreign language, second language acquisition, discourse analysis, interactive competence, and technology-mediated language learning. Recent Research: Focus on disfluency patterns, videoconferencing pedagogy, and longitudinal studies of Japanese learners' acquisition of German syntax. Professional Memberships: German Society for Foreign Language Research, Association for German as a Foreign Language, Japanese Association of Sociolinguistic Sciences. Key Collaborations: Nicole Schumacher (Humboldt University) on interactive language development and videoconference-based learning environments. Grant Funding: Multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science projects analyzing German word order, article systems, and virtual exchange programs.

• Japanese Language Education
• Japanese Linguistics
• Course Design
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KOBAYASHI Mina is a Professor at the Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics , Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University. Her career spans institutions like Hokkaido University and Nagoya University, with a focus on Japanese language education, educational grammar, and learner-centered pedagogy. Education Ph.D. in Japanese Language Education (Nagoya University) Master's in Japanese Language Education (Nagoya University) Bachelor's in Literature (Aoyama Gakuin University) Research Interests Her work emphasizes course and syllabus design , teacher education , and multimodal communication . She explores how learners internalize language rules and the role of technology in writing instruction. Article Trends Her recent publications analyze online teaching methodologies , loanword phonology , and pragmatic approaches to grammar . These often integrate corpus linguistics and pedagogical innovation . Scientific Awards Recipient of the Waseda University Teaching Award twice (2018, 2022) for her contributions to Japanese language education. Teaching & Mentorship She supervises doctoral and master's theses, emphasizing problem-finding skills and research communication . Her lab fosters collaborative environments for student growth. Labs & Teams Leads the Kobayashi Mina Laboratory , focusing on communication-based Japanese education and rule construction in learners . The lab promotes real-world language use and theoretical analysis.

• Japanese Linguistics
• Japanese Language Education
• Grammar
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Masae Matsuki is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences. She holds concurrent appointments at the Graduate School of Education and serves as a Concurrent Researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Education since 1989. Her academic career at Waseda spans from 1989 to present, progressing through roles including Assistant at the Waseda University Japanese Language Research and Education Center (1989-1993) before becoming Professor. Her educational background includes a Master of Arts in Letters from Waseda University (1993) and a Bachelor's degree from Tokyo Gakugei University's Faculty of Education (1982). Matsuki's research focuses on Japanese linguistics and language education, with particular expertise in grammatical structures, vocabulary development, teaching materials, and Japanese language studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with compound particles, attributive clauses, quotation structures, and the historical evolution of Japanese grammar. Her research projects include multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid, notably leading a 2001-2002 project on creating expression databases for contemporary Japanese grammar analysis and co-investigating a major 2002-2004 study on compound particles in Japanese. These projects produced significant publications analyzing compound case postpositions, conjunctive postpositions, and auxiliaries. She actively contributes to academic societies including the Waseda University Japanese Language Education Society, Japanese Language Society, Japanese Grammar Society, and Japanese Language Education Society. Her teaching portfolio for 2025 includes Japanese Linguistics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, Educational Literacy, and specialized seminars in Japanese language teaching. Her international engagement includes research at Stanford University, Harvard University, and the University of Iowa during 2001-2002, focusing on cognitive linguistic approaches to Japanese grammar description.

• Japanese linguistics
• Japanese language education
• Grammar studies
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Takuro Moriyama is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic career spans several decades with a focus on Japanese linguistics, language education, and grammar studies. He has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications and research projects. Education Background: 1985: Osaka University Graduate School, Division of Letters, Japanese Literature 1985: Osaka University 1982: Kyoto University of Education Faculty of Education Professor Moriyama's research interests center around Japanese linguistics and language education. His work explores various dimensions of Japanese grammar, spoken language, and pedagogical approaches. He has developed innovative frameworks for understanding Japanese grammar from both theoretical and practical perspectives, with particular attention to how grammar education can be improved in school settings. His research often bridges the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical language teaching, making complex linguistic concepts accessible to educators and students alike. His publications over the past decade demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing Japanese language education. Moriyama's work spans grammar reference materials, workbooks for various educational levels, and theoretical explorations of Japanese linguistic phenomena. His research shows particular interest in conversational grammar, politeness expressions, intonation patterns, and the practical application of linguistic theory in educational settings. He has also conducted comparative studies between Japanese and Chinese language structures, contributing to cross-linguistic understanding. Scientific Awards: Niimura Foundation Research Grant (1989) Professor Moriyama has served as principal investigator on numerous research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His work has focused on various aspects of Japanese language education, including grammar instruction, spoken language pedagogy, and cross-linguistic comparisons. He has been actively involved in professional organizations including the Japanese Language Association, Japanese Grammar Society, and The Japanese Language Education Association. At Waseda University, Professor Moriyama teaches courses in Japanese Grammar and Linguistics, supervises graduate research, and contributes to the development of Japanese language education curricula. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the connection between theoretical understanding and practical application in language learning.

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Japanese Linguistics
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Shuichi Yatabe is a Professor of Language and Information Sciences at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1993) and specializes in syntax, semantics, and Japanese linguistics with a focus on formal grammar theories. His research explores phenomena like non-constituent coordination, scrambling, and linearization effects in Japanese syntax and semantics. Research Interests: Specializing in syntax-semantics interface, Yatabe's work addresses challenges such as quantifier scope, right-node raising, and honorific morphological paradoxes. He advocates for HPSG-based analyses and linearization theories to explain Japanese linguistic structures. His formalist approach bridges syntactic architecture with prosodic and semantic composition mechanisms. Publications: Over 30 key works include groundbreaking studies on medial left-node raising (2016), non-constituent coordination defenses (2021), and scrambling theories (1993 doctoral thesis). His 2001 analysis of left-node raising in Japanese became foundational for syntactic-prosodic interface studies. Labs/Teams: Active in theoretical linguistics research groups at the University of Tokyo, contributing to the Language and Information Sciences department's research agenda. Maintains a scholarly website with publications (http://phiz.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~yatabe/).

• Japanese Linguistics
• Phonological History
• Sino-Japanese Pitch Accent
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daikaku Kato is a Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences of Waseda University since 2024, with a Ph.D. in Literature (2016) from the same institution. He previously served as Professor at Atomi University (2021-2024), Associate Professor at Atomi University (2018-2020), and held academic roles at Tohoku Bunkyo Junior College and Yamagata Junior College. Education: Ph.D. in Literature, Waseda University (2016) Professional Memberships: The Phonetic Society of Japan, Japanese Association of the Sociolinguistic Sciences, Kunten Linguistic Society Kato specializes in Japanese phonological history and Sino-Japanese pitch accent , focusing on how Chinese characters' tonal systems were adapted into Japanese phonology from ancient to early modern periods. His research integrates historical documents, databases, and comparative analysis of Kamakura period manuscripts. Recent publications (2023-2025) examine melodic notation in historical texts, tonal variations in manuscripts like 延慶本平家物語 , and cross-database studies of Sino-Japanese phonetics. His work reveals trends in accent system evolution and phonetic glosses in premodern Japanese-Chinese texts. Award : Konida Midori Publishing Culture Award (2017) Kato teaches courses on Japanese language history and regional dialects, and has led social projects like the Minamiyamagata Dialect Survey . He directs the Database for Historical Sino-Japanese Readings (DHSJR) and contributes to linguistic education through community initiatives.

• 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)

• Linguistics
• Language Education

Kenichi Namai serves as a Professor at Waseda University with dual appointments in the Faculty of International Research and Education (graduate level) and School of International Liberal Studies (undergraduate level). Holding a Ph.D. from Georgetown University, he specializes in Linguistics and Language Education across both research and teaching domains. His academic foundation includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Georgetown University, enabling critical analysis of linguistic theory and pedagogical practices. This background supports his cross-cultural examination of language teaching methodologies in Asian educational contexts. Dr. Namai's research focuses on Linguistics and Language Education with emphasis on Malay language pedagogy and second language anxiety reduction. He challenges universal applicability of Communicative Language Teaching, advocating for structured grammar instruction and teacher-centered drills in quiet-student contexts like Japan, while exploring culturally resonant Eastern approaches to alleviate language learning anxiety. His publication trends reveal consistent investigation into context-specific language teaching frameworks. He critically examines Western pedagogical models in Southeast Asian settings, proposing adaptations that prioritize systematic syntactic rule explanation and leverage cultural perspectives to enhance learner confidence without compromising communicative competence.