Faculty & Staff

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Executive Staffs

  • HOUKIN Kiyohiro
    Principal of Nitobe College (Hokkaido University President)
  • AMITSUKA Hiroshi
    Deputy Principal of Nitobe College (Executive Vice President, Head of Institute for Academic Innovation)
  • La Fay Michelle
    Vice-Principal of Nitobe College (Vice-President, Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Human Sciences)
  • MAYUMI Akihiko
    Vice Principal of Nitobe College (Chair of ELM, Hokkaido University Alumni Association)
  • TANI Hirofumi
    Deputy Vice-Principal of Nitobe College (Associate Professor of Faculty of Engineering)
    I have been involved at Nitobe College since the kickoff of Nitobe School in 2015. I believe that you will learn much from this program, in which students with different specialties and cultures come together and work independently on various issues, and that it will be a valuable experience for you. The class work may be by no means easy, but it is up to you to make the most of the program. Have fun and do your best!
    Research

    My research topic is bioanalytical chemistry including bio- and chemiluminescence in molecular assemblies functioning as a reaction field for highly sensitive assay, and microfluidics for biomedical analytical devices.

  • ITO Hidetaka
    Education Support Manager (Associate Professor of Faculty of Science)

Faculty (Undergraduate Curriculum)

  • KAMENO Jun
    Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • NOZAWA Shunsuke
    Associate Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
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    UCHIDA Haruko
    Associate Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • YAMAHATA Tomoyuki
    Associate Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • Xiao Lan
    Associate Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • JEONG Hanmo
    Lecturer of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • TANAKA Kohei
    Lecturer of Institute for Academic Innovation
  • KAWATANI Yuima
    Assistant Professor of Institute for Academic Innovation
    Thinking and acting together with your peers from various faculties may be exciting and challenging. We believe that these experiences will help you in your life. We look forward to seeing you at Nitobe College.
    Background

    Education: B. A., Tourism Industory @Meio University, Japan, B. A. @The Open University of Japan, Japan, M. A., Science @Hokkaido University, Japan, Ph. D., Science @Hokkaido University, Japan. Experience: 2016-2019 Station and Train Attendant @Hokkaido Railway Company, 2024 Research Associate @Setouchi Professional College of Tourism

    Research

    In the field of tourism, I have been involved in landscape evaluation, and in the field of physics, I have been involved in research on the glass transition of supercooled liquids.

Faculty (Graduate School Curriculum)

  • IWASAKI Shinya
    Assistant Professor of Graduate School of Environmental Science
    Lectures in Charge
    Global Advanced Course I: Practice of Problem Solving (Spring Term)
    I am excited to have each of you join us as we start a new experience together. I ensure that your presence enriches our learning environment. I also expect engaging discussions and opportunities for discovery as we navigate through the lecture. I am glad to assist you as you explore and learn. Let’s share a precious experience and make the most of our time together.
    Research

    Climatology, Paleoceanography, Micropaleontology. My research interest is discovering the history of climate change over the geological time period and clarifying the mechanism of it. To do that, I investigate microfossil obtained from deep seafloor sediment.

  • TAKANO Daichi
    Associate Professor of the Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability
    Lectures in Charge
    Global Advanced Course II: Foundations and Practice of Problem Finding (Summer Term)
  • BOMME GOWDA SIDDABASAVE GOWDA
    Associate Professor of Faculty of Health Sciences
    Lectures in Charge
    Global Advanced Course I: Practice of Problem Solving (Fall Term)
    Being a life science scientist, I always fascinated by the nature and science. Nitobe college is a place for students enlightenment in creating ideas to developing business models. I really enjoy teaching, questioning, and listing to the students who will be the great leaders of our future society.
    Research

    Lipid metabolism and chemistry, Lipidomics, Analytical chemistry, and Food analysis; My current research focuses on applying state-of-art of liquid chromatography/mass My current research focuses on applying state-of-the-art liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques to study the significance of lipids in food, health, and diseases. This includes the discovery of unknown lipids via untargeted approaches and exploring the links between lipid metabolism and obesity.

  • CHI Naomi Hyunjoo
    Professor of the Graduate School of Public Policy
    Lectures in Charge
    Global Advanced Course II: Foundations and Practice of Problem Finding (Winter Term)
    Studying across disciplines in a multicultural atmosphere can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity to grow. Embrace uncertainty, be patient with others and yourself, and do not fear mistakes. Your perspectives matter. Engage actively, support one another, and over time, you will gain confidence in thinking, communicating, and learning across boundaries.
    Research

    Area of specialization is contemporary East Asian politics, with an emphasis on migration, gender, demographic changes, multiculturalism, ethnic and sexual minorities, as well as human security in East Asia.

  • WHITFIELD Dale
    Assistant Professor of the Institute for Academic Innovation
    Lectures in Charge
    Instructing, development, and educational support of the Honors Programs and Pre-programs
    Since there is rarely a set route to achieving your life goals, it is important to be prepared for the inevitable detours. Nitobe College allows you to acquire skills to adapt and overcome many challenges you might face in life and develop a lifelong support network that will expand your opportunities and help you reach your destination. I look forward to welcoming you on this journey!
    Research

    Sports history and education, with a focus on the pre-war influence of British sporting ethics on the historical association between education and Japanese soccer.

  • YANG Zitong
    Assistant Professor of the Institute for Academic Innovation
    Lectures in Charge
    Instructing, development, and educational support of the Honors Programs and Pre-programs