Executive Staffs
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HOUKIN KiyohiroPrincipal of Nitobe College (Hokkaido University President) -
YAMAMOTO FumihikoDeputy Principal of Nitobe College (Vice-President/Executive, Head of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education) -
YUHAZU KazuyoriVice-Principal of Nitobe College (Vice-President, Professor of Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences) -
La Fay MichelleDeputy Vice-Principal of Nitobe College (Professor of Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences) -
TANI HirofumiAssistant-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!ResearchMy 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.
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ITO HidetakaEducation Support Manager (Associate Professor of Faculty of Science)
Faculty (Undergraduate Curriculum)
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SASAKI KeiSpecially appointed professor of Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences -
KAMENO JunProfessor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education -
NOZAWA ShunsukeAssociate Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education -
UCHIDA Haruko -
YAMAHATA TomoyukiLecturer of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education -
HATANAKA TakamiLecturer of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education -
Xiao LanLecturer of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education -
KAWATANI YuimaAssistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher EducationThinking 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.BackgroundEducation: 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
ResearchIn 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)
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SAUNAVAARA JuhaAssociate Professor at the Arctic Research CentreLectures in ChargeGlobal Advanced Course I: Practice of Problem Solving (Spring Term)I believe that one's journey in academia is not just about learning, but about discovering one's own potential. My role is to help you push your boundaries, as opportunities don’t happen – you create them.ResearchI earned my PhD in History and the Title of Docent (also known as Adjunct Professor) in Japanese Studies. Currently, I am an Associate Professor at the Arctic Research Center. I have published in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes covering a range of fields, including Arctic and Asian studies, history, geography, international relations, and tourism. My current research focuses on telecommunications/digital and transport infrastructure in the Arctic and North, international cooperation between subnational governments and non-state actors, and sustainable tourism. I am also interested in regional development policies and the relations between Finland and Japan.
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OSPINA RicardoAssistant Professor of Graduate School of AgricultureLectures in ChargeGlobal Advanced Course II: Foundations and Practice of Problem Finding (Summer Term)I am looking forward to working with students enrolled in this program, helping them cultivate not only practical problem-solving skills but also enhancing their proficiency in effective communication.ResearchMy skills and expertise primarily lie in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with emphasis in the area of automatic control. My current research interests include Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Robots, Machine Vision, Remote Sensing and AI.
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IWASAKI ShinyaAssistant Professor of Graduate School of Environmental ScienceLectures in ChargeGlobal Practical Course II: Practice of Team-based Learning (Summer Term, Tuesday class)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.ResearchClimatology, 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.
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SCRIMSHAW TravisAssociate Professor of Graduate School of ScienceLectures in ChargeGlobal Practical Course Ⅱ: Practice of Team-Based Learning (Summer Term, Thursday class)Mathematics is a beautiful subject that can be found in all aspects of our lives. Doing research in mathematics amounts to simply working on a problem nobody has considered before, and does not even require doing a lot of computations. I look forward to working together with you in exploring the richness that can be found by asking the simple question of “What if I do this?”ResearchCombinatorics, representation theory, and probability theory; turning mathematics into silly diagrams.
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BOMME GOWDA SIDDABASAVE GOWDAAssociate Professor of Faculty of Health SciencesLectures in ChargeGlobal 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.ResearchLipid 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.
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MIURA AtsushiAssociate Professor of Faculty of ScienceLectures in ChargeGlobal Advanced Course II: Foundations and Practice of Problem Finding (Winter Term)What you can learn at Nitobe College is determined by your own actions. Let’s have fun together!ResearchAnalytical chemistry, Photochemistry, Spectroscopy. Exploration and the elucidation of novel photo-induced phenomena under photon pressure especially caused by tightly-focused laser beam.
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HASHIMOTO KatsufumiAssociate Professor of Faculty of EngineeringLectures in ChargeGlobal Practical Course Ⅱ: Practice of Team-Based Learning (Winter Term)I would like to enjoy and think together with you at Nitobe College about what to learn and what to acquire in our life with a sense of mission. In this program, we’ve got promising environments and methods to extend our skills and knowledge to contribute and share with our global society. Happiness is only real when shared.ResearchCivil Engineering, Cement and Concrete Engineering, Non-destructive Evaluation Engineering My research interests include material and structural evaluation of civil infrastructures. Current research works are focused on non-destructive testing for detecting damage in materials and structures based on development of innovative sensing techniques.
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WHITFIELD DaleAssistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher EducationLectures in ChargeInstructing, development, and educational support of the Honors Programs and Pre-programsSince 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!ResearchSports history and education, with a focus on the pre-war influence of British sporting ethics on the historical association between education and Japanese soccer.
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LOMAEVA MarinaAssistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher EducationLectures in ChargeInstructing, development, and educational support of the Honors Programs and Pre-programsAlways be the author and the main character of your life story. It is never late to try something new and learn from whatever happens. Never settle for anything less than you deserve or are capable of achieving. And do not compromise your values and principles, they make up your personality.ResearchMy current research interests lie in the fields of international relations, global environmental governance, wildlife conservation and living resource management, the Arctic governance, and North Pacific regional studies (Japan, Russia, the United States and Canada). I am aiming for interdisciplinary studies covering the historical, political, economic, legal and cultural aspects of human relationships with the other living beings. Another major area of my studies is the concept of the North in the Arctic countries and Japan, particularly Hokkaido, and how it impacts on the northern communities’ identities, relations with other regions and strategies of development. My particular focus is on how various actors and stakeholders interact, resolve conflicts and produce innovative win-win solutions.