2011 Inamori Research Grants Recipients

The Natural Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Igarashi, Koji Lecturer
Graduate School of Engineering
The University of Tokyo
Ultra fast single-shot real-time measurement of optical complex fields and its application to evaluation of ultimate performance of lightwave communication systems
Ichii, Osamu Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
Hokkaido University
Analysis of the Luminal Epithelial Deciduation in chronic kidney disease
Ichino, Atsushi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
Osaka City University
Representation Theory and Arithmetic Invariants
Ueda, Kei-Ichi Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research
Kyoto University
Self-organized motion generation based on bifurcation analysis
Ueda, Yoshikatsu Assistant Professor
Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere
Kyoto University
Hydrogen gas sensor using electrolyte made of proton conductive manganese dioxide
Uemura, Takashi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Isolation and Arrangement of Photoconductive Polymers for Elucidating Their Inherent Conducting Mechanism
Ohkubo, Takahiro Associate Professor
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Okayama University
Development of Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Ions by Controlling Chemical States of the Surface on Nanocarbons
Katsumata, Ken-ichi Assistant Professor
Materials and Structures Laboratory
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Preparation of highly-efficient hydrogen evolution materials with a unique nano carbon
Kano, Naokazu Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo
Study on synthesis of transition metal complexes bearing a highly electron-donating ligand aiming for carbon dioxide fixation
Kitano, Jun Associate Professor
Research Organization of Information and Systems
National Institute of Informatics
Identification of Speciation genes
Kuhara, Atsushi Lecturer
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Nagoya University
Analysis of molecular mechanism for sensitivity-control in temperature sensation
Shima, Hiroyuki Assistant Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Hokkaido University
Anomalous relaxation of photo-excited carriers in peanut-shaped fullerene polymers
Shin, Hye-Won Assistant Professor
Career-path Promotion Unit for Young Life Scientists
Kyoto University
Roles of phospholipid flippase (P4-ATPase) in membrane trafficking
Sumino, Hirochika Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo
Water recycling in the Earth’s mantle revealed by elemental and isotopic compositions of ultra trace amounts of halogens and noble gases
Takahashi, Kiyohiro
2011 Hakuraku Grantee
Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kyoto University
Functional analysis of virus sensor protein RIG-I
Takahashi, Tatsuro Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science
Osaka University
Novel functional interaction between chromatin assembly and DNA mismatch repair
Takahashi, Hiroo Assistant Professor
Advanced Medical Research Center
Nara Medical University
Molecular basis of CO2 sensing in the mammalian olfactory system
Takeuchi, Jun Associate Professor
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
The University of Tokyo
Key factors in Cardiovascular Progenitors and Cardiac Stem Cells
Takemi Tetsuya Associate Professor
Disaster Prevention Research Institute
Kyoto University
Numerical Analysis of Microscale Wind Variability over a Metropolitan Area by Merging Meteorological and Fluid-Dynamical Models
Tanabe, Takasumi Lecturer
Faculty of Science and Technology
Keio University
Development of an all-optical microcavity switch operating at a very low power enabled by optical Kerr effect in silica
Taniguchi, Masateru Associate Professor
The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research
Osaka University
Development of Core-technology for identifying epigenome
Tominaga, Yoichi Lecturer
Graduate School of Engineering
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Synthesis of CO2/epoxide copolymers possessing various side groups for ion-conductive materials
Torimaru, Takeshi Assistant Professor
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science
Hirosaki University
Study on Ecological Genetic Factors determining the sex ratio of dioecious plant population
Nakano, Minoru Associate Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kyoto University
Elucidation of Lipid Transfer Promotion Mechanisms by Time-Resolved Neutron Scattering
Nakayama, Masanobu Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Exploration for Li+ conductive oxides with Olivine-type structurematerials prediction and construction of library with first-principles computation
Nitta, Takeshi Lecturer
Institute for Genome Research
The University of Tokushima
Regulation of T-cell repertoire selection by thymic epithelial cells
Noda, Satoko Associate Professor
Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering
University of Yamanashi
Phenotypic evolution of environmental microorganisms through gene duplication
Hagihara, Koji Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
New material design for biodegradable implant materials focusing on the Ca-based intermetallic compounds
Hashimoto, Ayako Researcher
National Institute for Materials Science, Nano Characterization Unit
Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science
Development of image processing for three-dimensional imaging by transmission electron microscopy
Bandyopadhyay, Anirban Senior Researcher
National Institute for Materials Science, Nano Characterization Unit
Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science
Realization of nano-machine working in cells
Hirono, Tetsuro Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
Osaka University
Physicochemical process of coseismic reactions during large earthquake slip
Fujieda, Shun Assistant Professor
Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials
Tohoku University
Control of itinerant-electron metamagnetic transition by partial substitutions for high-performance magnetic refrigera
Masai, Hirokazu Assistant Professor
Institute for Chemical Research
Kyoto University
Study on Sn-doped low-melting glass for emitting material
Matsuno, Hisao Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Kyushu University
Analysis of the relationship between aggregation structure of polymer materials at a water interface and their biocompatibility
Miyaji, Godai Assistant Professor
Institute of Advanced Energy
Kyoto University
Nano-processing of materials with phase-stabilized intense femtosecond laser pulses
Miyoshi, Tasuku Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Iwate University
Development of air-vehicle in the micro-gravity environment equipped the variable elastic mechanisms
Motohashi, Teruki Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Hokkaido University
Microstructure control of manganese-based oxygen storage materials for enhanced performance and future applications
Morisaki, Yasuhiro Lecturer
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Creation of Microporous Conjugated Network Polymers
Yasuda, Takuma Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering
Kyushu University
Development of Nanostructured Liquid-Crystalline Semiconductors Based on Donor-Acceptor Functional Integration
Yabuta, Hikaru Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science
Osaka University
Experimental study on the homochirality of hydroxyl acids produced by circular polarized soft x ray irradiation of cosmic dust analogue

The Humanities and Social Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Ida, Takanori Professor
Graduate School of Economics
Kyoto University
Econometric Analysis of Social Acceptance of Life Innovation: A Case of iPS cell
Kitamura, Kentetsu Associate Professor
Law School
Chiba University
A institutional study of a “loser pays” system
Sato, Hikari
2011 Hakuraku Grantee
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Philosophical Explorers for Multicultural Symbiotic Societies – YANAGI Muneyoshi and William Blage in the 1910s
Takeshita, Takayuki Project Lecturer
Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science
The University of Tokyo
Analyzing the optimal mix and design of various economic measures for decarbonizing the transport sector
Duan, Ruicong Professor
Faculty of Business and Commerce
Keio University
Chiang Kai-shek’s vision on the world order after WWⅡ: A study on his diaries
Hamamoto, Atsushi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Nagoya City University
Comparative Study on Social Dimension of Rapid Growth in Japan and China: An Analysis of Manners and Behaviors in Public Space in the Age of Olympic Games and World Expo
Fujimoto, Masayo Associate Professor
Faculty of Social Studies
Doshisha University
The influence of Social Mobility to Job Change and Work Attitude of Scientists and Engineers: Comparative Studies Among Japan, U.S., and France
Ma, Xiaohua Associate Professor
Faculty of Education
Osaka Kyoiku University
Rebuilding Confidence in the Asia Pacific Region: Search for a New Partnership between the United States, Japan and China
Maruyama, Masami Lecturer
Faculty of Literature and Social Sciences
Yamagata University
The Relationship between UN Security Council and the International Criminal Court: Toward Peace and Justice
Mizuta, Susumu Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Hiroshima University
A study on the public works in the colonial cities of 19th century Great Britain
Yasuda, Takuto
2010 Hakuraku Grantee
Professor
Graduate School of Law
Kyoto University
Challenge from brain science and the future of criminal law based on free will

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