2006 Inamori Research Grants Recipients

The Natural Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Ishikawa, Hiroshi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Natural Science
Nagoya City University
A study on general data representation of structuralinformation -Toward a Structural Information Language-
Ito, Takeo Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Molecular Design of Chemiluminescent Materials for Hypoxic Tumor-Cell Imaging
Inoue, Yusuke Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Gunma University
Analysis of the control mechanism for glucagon receptor by HNF4α
Ooya, Tooru Associate Professor
Department of Intelligent Systems Design Engineering
Toyama Prefectural University
Regulation of Hierarchy Structures of Programmed. Self-assembly Having Biodegradable Functions
Obuse, Chikashi Professor
Faculty of Advanced Life Science
Hokkaido University
Proteome analysis on dynamics of the functional complexes during cell cycle
Kagi, Hiroyuki Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo
In situ observations of pressure-response of hydrogen bonds by neutron diffraction and vibrational spectroscopy
Katsuyama, Masanori Senior Researcher
Research Department
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Estimation of water-yield and quality with long-term hydro-biogeochemical observations in forest catchments
Kaneko, Haruhiko Aerospace Project Research Associate
Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Research on low-complexity video coding based on low-density parity check codes
Kawasaki, Hiroshi Project Associate Professor
The University of Tokyo Hospital
The University of Tokyo
Molecular basis of functional specialization between eyes and visual cortex
Kawarabayashi, Ken-ichi Associate Professor
Foundation
National Institute of Informatics
Applying Graph Minor Theory and Structural Graph Theory to Graph Coloring Problems
Kanno, Yoshihiro Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Bifurcation of Equations over Symmetric Cones and Mechanical Structures with Unilateral Constraints
Kinbara, Kazushi Lecturer
Graduate School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo
Construction of Molecular Carrier System with Biological Molecular Machines
Kubota, Masato Assistant Professor
Institute of Materials Structure Science (IMSS)
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
Study on self-organized in homogeneous electronic structure in oxide materials
Kuroiwa, Asato Lecturer
Creative Research Initiative “Sousei”
Hokkaido University
Sex chromosome evolution in XO mammal, the Amami spiny rat -The fate of Y chromosome-
Koshiba, Takaaki Associate Professor
Faculty of Medicine
Kyoto University
The development of in vitro human regulatory T cells expansion
Kobayashi, Akira Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
University of Tsukuba
Transcriptional regulation of oxidative stress response gene through regulating protein turnover
Komori, Hirofumi Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Life Science
University of Hyogo
Structure analysis of CO-sensing protein
Saito, Michiko Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Biological Sciences
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
A novel method for target cell ablation using toxin receptor and application to regeneration
Sata, Noriko Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Tohoku University
Study of low temperature crystallization process of oxide thin films by PLD at room temperature
Sawamoto, Kazunobu Associate Professor
School of Medicine
Keio University
Neuronal regeneration in the ischemic brain
Shinto, Hiroyuki Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Total Analysis System for Uptake/Metabolic Pathway into/inside Single Living Cells: Toward an Aid for Design of Drugs and DDS Particles
Sutou, Yuji Assistant Professor
Research Organization
Tohoku University
Development of Ti-Ni-base superelastic stent with excellent deliverability and mountability
Seo, Kazuya Associate Professor
Faculty of Education, Art and Science
Yamagata University
Multi-objective Optimization of Sports Fluid Dynamics ProblemFlights of Ski-jumping and a Rugby Ball
Takeoka, Yukikazu Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Nagoya University
Development of Tear Glucose Sensing
Tachibana, Hirofumi Associate Professor
Faculty of Agriculture
Kyushu University
Studies on green tea catechin signaling and its application for disease-preventive foods
Nagai, Takeharu Professor
Research Institute for Electronic Science
Hokkaido University
Development of a photo-dynamic therapy using a genetically-encoded photo sensitizer
Nakano, Masaki Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Nagasaki University
Low temperature fabrication process of Co (or Fe)-Pt system film magnets and their application for micro-machine in human body by using PLA method in liquid and wet process
Hashimoto, Mamoru Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering Science
Osaka University
Real time CARS microscopy
Hasegawa, Hideyuki Lecturer
Graduate School of Engineering
Tohoku University
Accurate Measurement of Small Strain and Elasticity of Artery Wall Using Broad Band Ultrasonic RF Echo for Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis
Hayami, Shinya Research Associate
Faculty of Science
Kyushu University
Development of metallomesogens for the photo-induced ferroelectric compounds
Hiraoka, Shuichi Research Associate
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo
Control of Rotation Rate of Molecular Ball Bearings
Fukaki, Hidehiro Associate Professor
Faculty of Science
Kobe University
Elucidation of the mechanism of auxin-mediated root system development in higher plants
Fukui, Toshiaki Associate Professor
Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Identification of genes providing hyperthermophily to microorganisms
Hosoo, Yoshihiro Assistant
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Niigata University
Identification and characterization of genes involved in expression of male sterility in Cryptomeria japonica
Mano, Nariyasu Associate Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tohoku University
Specific Analytical Method for Phosphorylated Proteins
Miura, Yoshiko Associate Professor
Schools of Materials Science
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Carbohydrate Module Microarray and Analysis to Analyze Amyloidosis
Misaka, Takumi Lecturer
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Functional characterization of mitochondrial large G protein (OPA1) mutants identified to cause an autosomal dominant optic atrophy
Mitarai, Namiko Research Associate
Faculty of Science
Kyushu University
Rheology of Dense Granular Flows and Jamming Phenomena
Moriyama, Sanefumi Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Mathematics
Nagoya University
Matrix Description of String Theory
Watanabe, Yo-hei Lecturer
Faculty of Science and Technology
Konan University
Molecular mechanism of reactivation of aggregated proteins by ClpB chaperone

The Humanities and Social Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Ishimura, Naoyuki Professor
Graduate School of Economics
Hitotsubashi University
Study on insurance mathematics by the method of financial engineering
Iwamoto, Yasushi Professor
Graduate School of Economics
The University of Tokyo
A study on evaluation and reform of health care system based on aggregate performance indicators
Kurokawa, Yoshiko Lecturer
Faculty of Education
Bukkyo University
Language and Transitional Objects -The boundary in infants and young children-
Nishino, Yoshiaki Professor
The University Museum
The University of Tokyo
Trans-regional study on avantgarde arts movements in Europe between the World War Ⅰ and Ⅱ
Qin, Jie Associate Professor
Department of Economics
Ritsumeikan University
A Comparative Study of Japan’s Bubble in 1980s and Chinese Markets in Recent Years
Hayashi, Shuya Associate Professor
School of Law
Nagoya University
Research on the legislative history of original Anti-Monopoly Act
Harata, Hisashi Associate Professor
Faculty of Law
The University of Tokyo
A historical and filological analysis of same juristic conceptions for the multistratified and pluralistic international civil society constructed by way of international private law
Hoshino, Takahiro Assistant Professor
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Developing estimating causal effects for observational studies and application to evaluation of educational programs
Morimoto, Kazuo Associate Professor
Institute of Oriental Culture
The University of Tokyo
A study on Muslim discourses on the kinsfolk of the Prophet Muhammad
Watanabe, Yasushi Professor
Faculty of Environmental
Keio University
An Ethnographical and Historical Analysis on the Politics of Culture and the Community Re-building in the U.S.A.

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