Faculty
HOUKIN Kiyohiro
Hokkaido University President, Principal of Nitobe College
YAMAGUCHI Junji
Vice-President/Executive, Head of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Deputy Principal of Nitobe College
YUHAZU Kazuyori
Vice-President, Professor of Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences/Vice-Principal of Nitobe College
ODA Migaku
Professor of Faculty of Science/Assistant-Principal of Nitobe College
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 Education Support System
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, 3 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!
HATANO Ryusuke
Professor of Faculty of Agriculture/Director of Project Execution
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
In Honors Program, Project Execution Class, your 3+1 competencies (Personal Development, Team Organization and Management, Giving Back to Society and Professional Ethics）will be improved through learning to write persuasive and logical research proposal and doing English presentation. Join this program!
Peter SHANE
Associate Professor of Hokkaido University Hospital / Problem Solving (Spring Term)
Research Fields
Mitochondrial Transplantation
Message
Life is serial problem-solving and innovative solutions are beautiful.
Pengru DENG
Assistant Professor of School of Engineering / Practice of Team-based Learning (Summer Term)
Research Fields
My research interest is understanding the performance of composite materials and composite structures under loads and environmental attacks, and then applying them on infrastructures toward a durable and sustainable construction.
Message
Keep moving with purpose to be a better yourself.
HEKI Kosuke
Professor of Faculty of Science / Practice of Team-based Learning (Summer Term)
Research Fields
I moved from National Astronomical Observatory to Hokkaido University in 2004. I have been working on space geodesy, studying earth and planetary physics using satellite data, and am interested in gravity and its change, crustal movements, upper atmospheric physics, earthquake and natural disasters.
Message
I am not an expert of active learning, and have little experiences of classes of this kind of style. Nevertheless, I like talking with people on various topics, hearing interesting stories from remote countries, and exchanging opinions on social and natural problems with people of diverse backgrounds. So I look forward to learning with you although I do not have a clear image of the Nitobe School right now. One year later, I hope I could write something more specific and nice in the message to perspective students!
Hyunjoo Naomi CHI
Lecturer of Graduate School of Public Policy / Problem Solving (Fall Term)
Research Fields
My research interests include Migration and Gender Policies in East Asia. My current research focuses on the gender aspect on migration including the issue of female domestic and care workers (global households), as well as the vulnerability and agency of these women.
Message
We live in an age full of beauty and wonders but we also have our share of challenges. When faced with such challenge don’t look away; look at it dead in the eye and do something. We don’t have time to waste. Stay curious and don’t be afraid to take action.
ITO Hidetaka
Associate Professor of Faculty of Science / Problem Finding (Winter Term)
Research Fields
My interest is how environment affects transposon activation in nature. Transposons exist in almost all eukaryotes and they are important elements on the genome. I focus on the relationship between environmental stress and transposon activation.
Message
I would like to help students to be independent, professional, and active.
Seongjin OH
Assistant Professor of Faculty of Agriculture / Practice of Team-based Learning (Winter Term)
Research Fields
I am interested in animal nutrition. The stomach of ruminant animals is composed of 4 compartments, forming a unique digestive system. The microbial fermentation in the first stomach is the key process for their feed utilization. I have focused on natural feed additives for better animal performance.
Message
More experience improves you more. Give it a shot!
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、TEDxSapporo
Message
Be Confident. Be Ambitious. Unleash Your Potential.
SHIMADA Kazuhisa
Associate Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program
Research Fields
Local resilience in natural disasters, Local governance, National security
Message
In this program, I will support you to learn the skills of working together with the people in a diverse academic background. I have a various work experience in different work places (in the business sector, universities and the government) as different job titles (an engineer, an administrative staff and an academic), and will encourage you to explore your new interest outside of your research area!
Qianran WANG
Assistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program
Research Fields
Social education and lifelong learning. Especially focus on the educational functions as well as the welfare functions of the elderly’s learning activities at community level.
Message
Leaving one’s comfort zone is the first step to make a change. Nitobe college provides you the opportunity to break out of your comfort zone and lead you to a broader world. Looking forward to your participation.
Michal MAZUR
Assistant Professor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education/Instructor, Developing & Supporting Educational Program
Research Fields
Development and globalization of higher education in Japan. Also natural language processing and e-learning for language acquisition
Message
Think of Nitobe College like a fresh start and let’s make most of it! Team-based learning in diverse groups brings many possibilities, and the only limits we have are the ones we choose to place on ourselves. So instead, together let’s focus on discovering your real potential and see what you are truly capable of. We are here to support you all the way!