Faculty
HOUKIN Kiyohiro
Principal of Nitobe College (Hokkaido University President)
YAMAGUCHI Junji
Deputy Principal of Nitobe College (Vice-President/Executive, Head of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education)
YUHAZU Kazuyori
Vice-Principal of Nitobe College (Vice-President, Professor of Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences)
ODA Migaku
Deputy Vice-Principal of Nitobe College (Professor of Faculty of Science)
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
Assistant-Principal of Nitobe College (Associate Professor of Faculty of Engineering)
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 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!
Hidetaka ITO
Associate Professor of Faculty of Science / Practice of Team-based Learning (Summer 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.
Katsufumi HASHIMOTO
Associate Professor of School of Engineering / Practice of Team-based Learning (Summer Term)
Research Fields
Civil 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.
Message
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.
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.
Hyunjoo Naomi CHI
Associate Professor of Graduate School of Public Policy / Problem Finding (Summer 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.
Atsushi MIURA
Associate Professor of Faculty of Science / Practice of Team-based Learning (Winter Term)
Research Fields
Analytical chemistry, Photochemistry, Spectroscopy. Exploration and the elucidation of novel photo-induced phenomena under photon pressure especially caused by tightly-focused laser beam.
Message
What you can learn at Nitobe College is determined by your own actions. Let’s have fun together!
Branislav HAZUCHA
Professor of Graduate School of Law / Problem Solving (Fall Term) 
Research Fields
My research interests focus on studying the impact of intellectual property protection on cultural production and development of new information and communication technologies.
Message
This program will open new horizons for you. You will be able to acquire skills which are vital for innovative and competent leaders in the highly competitive world. Have courage and be ambitious!
Caitlin COKER
Associate Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Human Sciences / Problem Finding (Winter Term)
Research Fields
Anthropology, Dance, Affect theory, Movement research
Message
In class my goal is to create an atmosphere where students can take the lead, express themselves, and genuinely pursue the questions and answers that spark their interests. I hope to see you there!
Kaori SHIGETOMI-KURIBAYASHI
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、Yumenavi Speaker
Message
Be Confident. Be Ambitious. Unleash Your Potential.
Kazuhisa SHIMADA
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 a 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.