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Faculty of Science, Department of Applied Mathematics
- Associate professor
- Yoshiyuki MORI
- Research Field
Graph Theory and Representation Theory of Finite Groups
- Keyword(s)
Graph Theory, Representation Theory
- Research theme
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- Representation Theory of Finite Groups
- Knot and Link
- Number Theory with a Computer
Outline of research activitiesDetermination and characterization of the structure of graphs.
Recognition of graph isomorphism
The study of Polynomial Invariants of Knots and Links
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Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
- Associate professor
- Kiho YAOITA
- Research Field
Urban planning, Cultural heritage conservation, International cooperation, Community development
- Keyword(s)
Historic district and cultural landscape conservation, World Heritage, Ecomuseum
- Research theme
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- Historic district protection and utilization
- Cultural landscape protection and utilization
- Community development based on cultural heritage
Outline of research activitiesThe landscapes of traditional townscapes and villages are based on the natural conditions of the land, such as climate and topography, and are the tangible manifestations of social characteristics such as history and livelihoods, which have been inherited through traditional lifestyles and local traditions. In our laboratory, we are conducting research to clarify what kind of background has formed such a beautiful landscape, and what kind of elements it is composed of, fucusing on the characteristics of the traditional architecture of the region. We are also examining methods of heritage conservation that involve local residents in order to inherit these cultural heritages to future generations.
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- Fundamental surveys for historic district and cultural landscape conservation
- Protection and utilization of cultural heritage
- Development of Master Plan and Action Plan for the Preservation and Utilization of Historical and Cultural Heritage
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Faculty of Life Science, Department of Bioscience
- Professor
- Yoshiko MINAMI
- Research Field
Molecular biology, Biochemistry
- Keyword(s)
Protein, Cell, Metabolic pathway
- Research theme
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- Analysis of the indican metabolic pathway from an indigo plant, Polygonum tinctorium.
- Analysis of unique proteins from a true slime mold, Physarum polycephalum.
- Analysis of secretory pectolyase from the fungi, Aspergillus japonicus.
Outline of research activitiesI study the biosynthetic pathway of indican (a precursor of indigo). As an application, I attempt the mass production of indigo in E. coli.
I analyze the intracellular function of several unique proteins from a slime mold.
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- Production and utilization of indigo dye.
- Research on the character of true slime mold.
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Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education
- Associate professor
- Takako DOI
- Research Field
History of Education, Adult Education in England
- Keyword(s)
Workers' Educational Association, Liberal Adult Education, National Union of Teachers
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- Establishment and development of Workers' Educational Association
- Educational reconstruction in England : argument of WEA and NUT
- The history of Social Studies at the Joint University Council for Social Studies
Outline of research activitiesThe founding of Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) in 1903 is situated in the social development of the working class organisation and is sustained the rich associational culture. In my research, I apply on the focus to the working-class association which was affiliated with WEA and the adult students who came to class. What was contributed to the educational life of the workers? What was the WEA’s purpose in putting forward the educational reconstruction? I will try to explore this.
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- lifelong education, further education, continuing education
- History of educational thought
- Modern history in England, Social welfare society
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Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education
- Associate professor
- Tomonori MASAKI
- Research Field
Lesson study
- Keyword(s)
Lesson study Teaching skills
- Research theme
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- On the Theory and Practice of Lesson Design
- Improvement of teaching skills
- Rethinking Teaching
Outline of research activitiesMy research focuses on teacher education in the subject (Japanese language), with a focus on “Lesson Study.”
Teacher education has two objectives: “to become a teacher” and “to improve own skills as a teacher.
The former is the question of “what kind of process students need to go through in order to become teachers,” and “what kind of knowledge, experience, and support they need in order to do so. With these questions in mind, I am conducting research while practicing daily in the teacher training program at the university.
The latter can be expressed by the question, “How can in-service teachers improve their teaching practice? This question concerns teacher training (class research) conducted as part of school work. We aim to build a training model that encourages both in-service teachers and researchers to think together and cooperatively work toward achieving school goals, valuing the question, “How can we refine our classroom views and teaching based on the facts of children’s learning?- Desired cooperation
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- Research on teacher competence building with a focus on classroom research
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Masumi ETO
- Research Field
Professor of Veterinary Medicine
- Keyword(s)
Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
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- Smooth muscle, artery, digestive tract, cell signaling, CPI-17
- Establishing veterinary medical engineering field
- Coordinating Himepet, a pet-related industrial cluster
Outline of research activitiesSmooth muscle cells are major components of the organ walls of organs, such as artery, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and trachea. Smooth muscle cell motility is highly regulated by nerve and hormonal stimuli. Accumulating lines of evidence suggest that impaired smooth muscle motility is involved in a variety of diseases, such as hypertension, digestive dysfunction, asthma, and dysuria. To elucidate the molecular basis of smooth muscle diseases, and to develop their effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, we have been studying the mechanisms that regulate smooth muscle motor function. Meanwhile, we have discovered a protein that regulates smooth muscle contractile function and have elucidated the underlying mechanism by which the protein mediates regulation of smooth muscle motility. We now study the signals in smooth muscle disease.
In parallel with our research on smooth muscle disease, we are assisting in the development of devices and products to improve the quality of life of animals, including pets, and their owners through collaborative research.- Desired cooperation
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- Translational research in organ failures
- R&D in pet-related devices and products
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Associate professor
- Ryusei KUWATA
- Research Field
zoonosis, infectious diseases,
- Keyword(s)
zoonosis, wild animal, viruses
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- Epidemiology for zoonotic diseases
- Transmission mechanisms and molecular biology of zoonotic diseases
- Ecology of wildlife and disease vectors
Outline of research activitiesAmong infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria, we are studying zoonoses, which are infectious diseases between animals and humans. In recent years, with the increasing distance between animals and humans and the improvement of diagnostic techniques for pathogenic microorganisms, it has become clear that a variety of zoonoses exist in the world and pose a significant threat to us and human society. Our research contributes to the prevention and control of these zoonotic diseases by clarifying how these pathogenic microorganisms are actually maintained in the field and the degree of risk they pose to humans and animals. We also conduct molecular biological studies using actual pathogens and various types of cultured cells to evaluate pathogenicity and elucidate the mechanisms of pathogen transmission.
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- Biotechnology (for vaccine development and diagnosis)
- Pathology
- Reserch on wildlife
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Lecturer
- Kei HAYASHI
- Research Field
Parasitology, Veterinary Parasitology, Phylogeny
- Keyword(s)
Parasite, Trematode, Cestode, Nematode, Helminth
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- Relationship between the parasite evolution and their host.
- Parasite dynamics, pathogenesis and morphological and molecular characters.
- More usuful diagnosis and identification methods for parasites.
Outline of research activitiesI analyze influences of biogeographic phenomena such as evolution and migration of host animals on parasite distribution or population using molecular phylogenetic analyses. I’m also conducting research on the mechanisms of migration and pathology of helminths in their host.
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- Experimental biological research of parasitic helminths.
- Biogeographic study of host livestocks and wild animals.