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Student Support Division, Global Center
- Lecturer
- Mitsuhiro KIMURA
- Research Field
Mathematics Education, Educational Sociology
- Keyword(s)
Mathematics Education, Educational Sociology
- Research theme
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- Learning Mathematics in Students Second Language
- Effects of ICT in Highschool classroom
- IB (International Baccalaureate) teacher's regognition
Outline of research activitiesI am currently conducting research on the effects of the International Baccalaureate (IB) education that is spreading in Japan.
1. I am conducting research on the effects and challenges of the IB in the context of the increasing number of high schools where students are learning mathematics in English.
2. I am conducting research on the effects and challenges of ICT utilization, which is emphasized in the IB.
3. I am conducting research on how high school teachers will change as a result of the implementation of the IB.
We are interested in how to apply the suggestions obtained from the implementation of the IB to schools in general.- Desired cooperation
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- Research on cross-curricular learning
- Research on inquiry-based learning
- International volunteer work, etc.
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Organization for Research Development and Outreach, Research and Community Collaboration Center
- Professor
- Osamu NAKAMURA
- Research Field
Solid State Physics, Electronic materials, Thin-film devices
- Keyword(s)
4f electrons, rare earth hydride, thin film, semiconductor
- Research theme
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- Physical properties of the rare earth hydride
- Rare earth hydride semiconductor films
- Development of Thin-Film Transistors of Rare-Earth Hydride Semiconductors
Outline of research activitiesA semiconductor is the key material of the electronics. Most semiconductors are a substance suitable for one-electron approximation. However, in the strongly correlated electron systems,one-electron approximation can not be applied. These substances indicate the interesting characteristics that are not found in normal materials. Based on the study of strongly correlated electron systems, We aim to development of new material and new device with a focus on rare earth hydride semiconductor.
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- Desired cooperation
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- YbH2 rare-earth hydride semiconductor TFTs.
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Organization for Research Development and Outreach, The Institute of Viticulture and Enology
- Professor
- Akihiro KANEKO
- Research Field
Brewing , Applied Microbiology, Functional food
- Keyword(s)
Wine, Yeast, Brewing, Functional food
- Research theme
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- Research into alcoholic beverages.
- Beneficial effects of wine polyphenols.
Outline of research activitiesWe aim to contribute to the development of the wine industries and education, through our research.
Research and invstigation into wine, Japanese sake, fruits and functional foods. Invesigation of volatile compaounds in wine and its produvtion mechanisms. Especially, advanced analysis and evaluation of wine.Wine has favorable and characteristic flavor. We indentify the characteristic compounds in wine and investigate their production mechanisms.
Wine have multiple health functionalities since it is a fermented material. We investigate the health functionality of wine and fermented foods in vitro.And, we investigate the health functinalities of functinal components fermented foods.- Desired cooperation
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- Brewing , Microbiology
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Organization for Research Development and Outreach, Institute of Paleontology and Geochronology
- Professor
- Shinobu ISHIGAKI
- Research Field
Paleontology, Geology, Ichnology, Museology
- Keyword(s)
Paleontology, Dinosaur, Footprint, Behavior, Kinematics, Museum
- Research theme
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- Posture, kinematics and social life of dinosaur
- Dinosaur behavior analysis based on the facts of Paleoichnology
- Taphonomy of dinosaur footprints
- Museum exhibits and audience research in the Museum
Outline of research activitiesFootprints are important clue for understanding dinosaur social life and their kinematics. I investigate footprints of the Lower to Upper Jurassic of Morocco, and Upper Cretaceous of Mongolia.
In 2013, Okayama University of Science and Mongolian Academy of Science on paleontological research and education. We execute joint expedition and multidisciplinary study on dinosaur and dinosaur bearing beds in the Gobi Desert.
I also study local fossils of Okayama, and visitor behavior in paleontological exhibit of the museum.
Phogtograph: Parallel trackways of middle-sized Carnivorous dinosaur in the Gobi Desert. These trackways indicate the gregarious behavior of dinosaur.- Desired cooperation
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- Comparison of dinosaur social behavior with extant analogues.
- 3D Digital technique for recording dinosaur footprints
- Develop the dinosaur exhibits using digital devices
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Organization for Research Development and Outreach, Research Center for Architectural history and culture
- Professor
- Tsuguto EZURA
- Research Field
History of Japanese Architecture, Prervation and Repair of Cultural Assets, Preservaation of Historic Districts
- Keyword(s)
Historic district and cultural landscape conservation, World Heritage, Ecomuseum
- Research theme
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- Study on the early modern to modern temples and shrines and residential architectures
- Study on historic districts and villages (Entrusted researches by municipalities)
- Study on securing engineers and materials for repairing architectures of cultural assets
- Study of residential architectures overseas
Outline of research activitiesIn order to revitalize the rcommunities, many municipalities with declining populations are making efforts to utilize the “history” and “culture” of the region for community development and tourism. However, first of all, it is necessary to academically clarify what are the characteristics of history and culture of the region, and to think of effective ways to use them. The center conducts measurement surveys of historical buildings and townscapes to study the value of cultural assets and methods of utilization, and reports and makes proposals to prefectures and municipalities. We are also promoting research on the utilization of cultural assets at an academic level with the aim of contributing to the local communities, we are training and educating human resources with the ability of “cultural thinking ability” which means to see and think about things from a new point of view with understanding of coexistance and interdependency included in the concept of culture based on the understanding of what is culture. Overseas, we are transferring this technology and training engineers in the Philippines, Bhutan, Fiji, etc., making use of our original restoration method based on surveys of traces.
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- Survey Commission for Designation and Registration of Historic Buildings
- Technical guidance and general supervision in cultural asset buildings' repair work
- Consignment of townscape preservation surveys and explanations to local residents
- Training project related to protection of cultural properties, etc.
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Faculty of Engineering, Department of Information & Computer Engineering
- Associate professor
- Ryo OZAKI
- Research Field
Computer System, Educational Technology
- Keyword(s)
FPGA, PC-FPGA Hybrid Cluster, Machine Learning
- Research theme
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- PC-FPGA Hybrid Cluster
- e-Learning System for Self-Study
- Engineering Design Education
Outline of research activitiesWe propose a high-performance computer system called a Hybrid-Cluster and are conducting applied research. It provides a common framework for easy cooperation between computers and consumer electronic devices, such as controlling consumer electronic devices from computers and vice versa. In addition, in the field of educational technology, we are working on practical education, such as efforts to increase students’ self-study time and team development of software in lectures.
- Desired cooperation
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- Application case for hybrid cluster
- Practical education on software development model