NAWA Toyoharu
President of Hokkaido University/Principal of Nitobe School
HASEGAWA kou
Vice-President/Executive, Head of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/ Deputy Principal of Nitobe School
YAMAGUCHI Junji
Vice-President, Professor of Faculty of Life Science/Vice-Principal of Nitobe School
HAGA Hisashi
Professor of Faculty of Advanced Life Science/ Deputy Vice-Principal, Director of Problem-finding
Research Fields
3D morphogenesis of epithelial sheets using viscoelastic substrates, Acceleration of metastatic growth of cancer cells induced by substrate stiffness.
Message
Do you still want to be a stereotypical graduate student in Japanese Universities? Break out of your shell, and go beyond your limits to be a global leader.
YAMAUCHI Taro
Professor of Faculty of Health Sciences/Director of Basics of Problem-solving & English Courses
Research Fields
I am interested in the health and nutrition of local populations; specifically, the nutritional status, physical activity, and dietary intake of vulnerable subpopulations such as children, elderly and people with disabilities. I have been conducting fieldwork for around 25 years in the Pacific Islands, Africa and Asian countries including Japan.
Message
At Nitobe school, you are not only trained in competencies for surviving in global society, but you also get wonderful fellows and international alumni network that will be helpful even 10, 20 years after graduation. I, along with several excellent lecturers gathered from various faculties of Hokkaido University, am waiting for you.
HATANO Ryusuke
Professor of Faculty of Agriculture/Director of Planning for Advanced Program
Research Fields
I am focusing my research on carbon cycling, nitrogen cycling, stream nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions from agroecosystems. Also, I am studying about the chain of populations, activities, resources and environments (PARE), I am in charge of PARE program to educate students from HU, Thai and Indonesia consortium universities.
Message
The advanced program progresses your 3+1 competencies (Personal Development, Team Organization and Management, Giving Back to Society and Professional Ethics） through your own research. participate the program.
ODA Migaku
Professor of Faculty of Science/Director of Education Support System
Research Fields
Electronic phenomena such as superconductivity and magnetism in highly correlated electronic systems.
Message
Make a great effort to acquire abilities that are useful for your own future!
TANI Hirofumi
Associate Professor of Faculty of Engineering/Director of Practice of Team-based Learning
Research Fields
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.
Message
I am involved in the Nitobe program as a lecturer from the kickoff of this program, 2 years ago. You can learn many things thru this program, in which students having various specialties and cultures bring together in the class, and tackle various issues proactively thru in-class discussion and field-work. The program is not easy and everything depends on you, but this must be a precious experience for your future. The most important thing is to… Enjoy the Nitobe Program!
ARIMA Taro
Associate Professor of Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine/Practice of Team-based Learning
Research Fields
Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders, Sleep Bruxism.
Message
Tips how I got globalised would be provided during the course. Welcome to the school and let’s enjoy sharing the time together!
Ooi Kock TEH
Assistant Professor of Faculty of Science, Integrated Science Program/Practice of Team-based Learning
Research Fields
I am a plant scientist specialising in cell biology.I received my primary
education in Malaysia and subsequently achieved my doctorate in Plant Sciences from Oxford University in the UK. My postgraduate studies focussed on the movement of proteins in plant cells which has implications in growth, immune responses and development. I then went on to research in major plant science laboratories in Japan, Sweden and Germany. I have received fellowships from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Alexander von Humboldt foundation to carry out my research. My current research interest is understanding the switch of cell fate in moss development.
Message
It is relatively easy to distinguish the “right” from the “wrong”; it is however very challenging to differentiate between the “right” and the“seemingly right”. Being capable of critical thinking is a life-long beneficial requisition.
HIROSE Yoshihiro
Associate Professor of Graduate School of Information Science and Technology/Practice of Team-based Learning
Research Fields
Statistics (Geometrical aspect of statistical methods)
Message
Nitobe school helps you find your potential and develop your ability.
KIMURA Masaaki
Associate Professor of Faculty of Science/Practice of Team-based Learning
Research Fields
Theoretical Physics (Theoretical Nuclear Physics)
Message
Let us enjoy and try something new. We’ll help and encourage you.
ABE Yukiko
Professor of Faculty of Economics/Problem-solving
Research Fields
I teach labor economics in Economics Department. My current research is about how female participation rates differ across regions, and what happened to the regional dispersion over time.
Message
In the class, we hope to have fruitful exchanges of realities and ideas on labor markets around the world.
HAZUCHA Branislav
Associate Professor of Graduate School of Law/Problem-solving
Research Fields
My research interests focus on impacts of intellectual property protection on cultural production and development of new technologies. In my research, I employ interdisciplinary, empirical and comparative analysis.
Message
Leadership and competency is crucial for professional survival in the contemporary world. Accordingly, prepare yourself for being challenged to seek solutions to one of most challenging problems faced by humanity nowadays.
MIURA Atsushi
Associate Professor of Faculty of Science/Problem-solving
Research Fields
Photochemistry, spectroscopy. Exploration and the elucidation of novel photo-induced phenomena under photon pressure especially caused by tightly-focused laser beam is our research focuses.
Message
Your progress depends on your active participation to this program, not education from lecturers. I hope you will learn as much as you can with fun.
TAKASUKA Taichi
Assistant Professor of Research Faculty of Agriculture/Problem-finding
Research Fields
I completed my PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Purdue U, then worked at University of Wisconsin-Madison as postdoctoral researcher. Currently, my lab has focused on enzyme discovery and engineering from symbiont microbes to achieve economically feasible biofuels production.
Message
You will be given an opportunity to gain various skill sets important to become a global leader with your expertise.
UCHIDA Yoshitaka
Associate Professor of Research Faculty of Agriculture, Global Food Resources/Problem-solving
Research Fields
I study nutrient cycles in agricultural and natural systems, in relation to productivity and environmental impacts.
Message
This school is aiming to push your boundaries in many areas, in relation to your dreams. I will try to help you as much as I can.
KATO Tomomichi
Assistant Professor of Research Faculty of Agriculture/Problem-finding
Research Fields
Interaction between ecosystem CO2 cycling and climate change at the global scale
Message
Multiple background of students and teachers would enhance your ability in surviving the real society. Hope you join!!
Ankit RAVANKAR
Assistant Professor of Research Faculty of Engineering/Problem-finding
Research Fields
My research focuses on Intelligent Autonomous Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and their application to different fields. I have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Message
Nitobe School is a great place to learn advanced skills. At Nitobe School you will enhance your communication, problem-solving and leadership skills. Working with students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities will expose you towards team building and provide necessary tools and knowledge to improve your personal abilities. Nitobe School will provide you the right platform to succeed in your professional career.
SHIGETOMI-KURIBAYASHI Kaori
Associate Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor / Developing & Supporting Educational Program, Planning for Advanced Program
Research Fields
Mechanical Engineering、Origami Engineering、Micro/Nano Technologies、Regeneration Medicine、Entrepreneur
Message
Be Confident. Be Ambitious. Unleash Your Potential.
TSUJI Teruyuki (Terry)
Associate Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor / Developing & Supporting Educational Program, Development of FD program
Research Fields
Sociocultural Anthropology, Sociology, Ethnography. Immigrant faiths; intersections of religion, race, and ethnicity,” and “race, ethnicity, and sexuality”; area studies (the Anglophone Caribbean and the United States).
Message
The Nitobe School is the most promising as well as most challenging educational program at Hokkaido University, where you are urged to “simultaneously” learn and unlearn (critically reflect and deconstruct what you have learned) with intensive, team-based active learning methods in an international and cross-disciplinary milieu.
IMAI Shotaro
Assistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program, ICT Support
Research Fields
Theoretical Nuclear and Hadron Physics, Nuclear Reaction Database, Instructional Technology; Development and execution of Nitobe School curriculum and development of ICT educational environment
Message
Nitobe School has a potential to change a typical life of graduate school student. We provide an opportunity to discuss and communicate with your generation comes from different research field and culture. Be a leader of global society!
SAITO Ken
Assistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Start-Up Course, Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program
Research Fields
Philosophy of science, mathematics, and logic. Communication in science and technology.
Message
You can develop comprehensively your practical abilities and skills required for a world-class player. Why don’t you come to Nitobe School, ambitious youth!
AGATSUMA Tomohiro
Assistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program
Research Fields
Molecular Biology, Cancer Signal transduction, Cryo-electronics, e-learning Educational System development
Message
Don’t lock yourself away. For taking a larger view, Let’s enjoy and learn communion of different backgrounded-students. You may get perspective of diverse from a non-traditional angle. And this experience made you more great steps.