2024 Inamori Research Grants Recipients

The Natural Sciences

Name	Afilliation	Research Title
Abe, Yoshiaki	Assistant Professor, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba	Exploring functions and clinical relevance of minor T-cell subsets in lymphoma
Itsukushima, Rei	Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology	Development of a method for detecting blind active faults by focusing on knickpoints in mountainous streams
Ulanova, Dana	Lecturer, Multidisciplinary Science Cluster, Research and Education Faculty, Kochi University	Elucidation of microbial talk on molecular level and application for natural product discovery
Ohno, Hirohisa	Assistant Professor , Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University	Development of artificial RNA enabling precise gene expression control
Okamura, Hidenori	Assistant Professor, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University	Conception of intracellular photochemical molecular construction and its application to drug activity control
Ozawa, Takaaki	Assistant Professor, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University	Revealing neural mechanism of fear learning by multi-site dopamine imaging and optogenetic neural manipulation
Kojima, Shun	Project Research Associate, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo	Development of physical layer secret key generation for visible light communication systems
Kobayashi, Kyogo	Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University	Elucidation of the Cellular Basis Underlying Environment-Related Memory Discrimination
Sakamaki, Jun-ichi	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University	Study on the generality, molecular mechanisms, and biological significance of ubiquitination of organellar membrane lipids
Shibata, Shun	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University	Elucidation of pregnancy immunity network using the implantation organoids model
Shimomoto, Hiroaki	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Ehime University	Development of easily degradable acrylic resins with controlled tacticity
Zhou, Weiwei	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University	Creation of multifunctional ceramics by laser powder bed fusion
Shiraishi, Takahisa	Associate Professor, Magnesium Research Center, Kumamoto University	Elucidation of self-formation mechanism of unique periodic arrangement structure: development of titanium alloys
Suzuki, Yasuhito	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University	The relationship among heterogeneity, amorphous structure, and the reaction kinetics at the vicinity of the polymerization-induced vitrification
Suriajaya, Ade Irma	Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Kyushu University	The Riemann Zeta Function and Distribution of Prime Gaps
Seki, Takakazu	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Hirosaki University	Three-dimensional interfacial molecular view revealed by super-resolution surface specific vibrational spectroscopy
Takai, Atsuro	Senior Researcher, Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, National Institute for Materials Science	One-step synthesis of dense assembly of π-conjugated molecules for near-infrared photoelectric conversion
Takae, Kyohei	Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Tottori University	Universal feature of dynamics in skyrmion condensed phases
Takahashi, Ryo	Lecturer, Natural Science Division, Faculty of Core Research, Ochanomizu University	External control of spin hydrodynamic generation via vorticity dynamics
Taguchi, Jumpei	Project Assistant Professor, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo	BAC-based humanization with CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoprotein in mouse embryonic stem cells
Chadani, Yuhei	Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University	Development of a novel toolbox to control genetic information included in the context of amino acid sequences
Tsukamoto, Takamasa	Lecturer, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo	Development of A New Field of Physical Chemistry Based on Cluster Materials
Tsunematsu, Tomomi	Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University	Elucidating the mechanisms of neuron-independent sleep/wakefulness regulation
Terakawa, Tsuyoshi	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University	Molecular mechanism of DNA loop formation by transcription factor YY1 explored with DNA curtain single-molecule fluorescence imaging
Tomida, Kengo	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University	Development of the Athena++ massively-parallel radiation magnetohydrodynamic code
Nishiguchi, Akihiro	Principal Researcher, Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, National Institute for Materials Science	Development of in vivo vascularization technology by controlling liquid-liquid- phase separation
Nosaki, Shohei	Assistant Professor, Institutes of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba	Elucidation of molecular function and biological significance of the arginine-rich DNA-binding protein
Nomoto, Masanori	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama	Deciphering the information processing rule in the sleeping brain
Hayashi, Katsuma	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University	Development of an infectious disease dynamic model incorporating location heterogeneity of outbreaks
Hayashi, Hironobu	Senior Researcher, Center for Basic Research on Materials, National Institute for Materials Science	Synthesis of water-soluble organic porous nanosheets and their functions
Hiraike, Yuta	Assistant Professor, Division for Health Service Promotion, The University of Tokyo	Context-dependent transcriptional regulation by NFIA, a crucial regulator of brown adipocyte differentiation and function
Fujii, Shun	Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University	Nano-scale optical physics in ultrahigh-Q microcavities functionalized by atomically thin two-dimensional materials
Maeda, Takuya	Senior Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo	Study on Nitride Semiconductor High Electron Mobility Transistor Using Novel Heterostructure
Maruyama, Kenta	Professor, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University	Study of colon cancer prevention
Minami, Satoshi	Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full time) , Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University	Elucidation of the pathogenesis and therapeutic application for AKI to CKD transition using single cell RNA sequencing analysis
Minamitani, Emi	Professor, SANKEN, Osaka University	Elucidation of Structure-Property Relationships in Oxide Glasses Using Topological Data Analysis
Yamaguchi, Eiji	Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Gifu Pharmaceutical University	Development of visible-light redox catalytic chemistry based on strategic utilization of excited anion species
Yamamichi, Masato	Associate Professor, National Institute of Genetics, Research Organization of Information and Systems	Rapid evolution and coexistence dynamics: Theory and experiments
Wakatake, Takanori	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology	Understanding and regulation of xylem sap translocation between parasitic plants and host plants
Watanabe, Hiroko	Assistant Professor, Research Center for Neutrino Science, Tohoku University	Development of photodetector module for Ocean Bottom Detector toward geoneutrino observation

The Humanities and Social Sciences

Name	Afilliation	Research Title
Adachi, Tomoo	Assistant Professor, The United Graduate School of Professional Teacher Education, Kyoto University of Education	Development of support program for creating a code of ethics by teachers
Oyama, Takatoshi	Associate Professor, Institute of Liberal Arts, Kyushu Institute of Technology	The Transformation of the ‘Peaceful Nation’ from the Global South Perspective: Dialogues with Stakeholders in Aid and Development within the Mekong Region
Okamoto, Naoko	Research Fellow, Center for Innovative Research, National Institutes for the Humanities	Study of Joseph-Charles Mardrus, Translator of “One Thousand and One Nights”: Toward a Clarification of the Realities of Literary Space in the Mediterranean Region
Ozaki, Mitsuki	Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Miyazaki University	Creating CO-OP-based classes to promote independent, interactive, and deep learning at schools for special needs children with physical disabilities
Omata Rappo, Hitomi	Associate Professor, Hakubi Center, Kyoto University	Miracles in Question: A History of the Process of Constructing “Facts” about Relics
Kaide, Yusuke	Associate Professor, Public Policy School, Hokkaido University	Structures of International law for climate change——promises model and public interest model——
Kawasaki, Kentaro	Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo	Agricultural Development and Wildlife Conflicts: Empirical Evidence from Bhutan
Xiang, Jingjing	Associate Professor, Asia-Japan Research Institute, Ritsumeikan University	Influences of Japanese Kampo Medical Books on China in the First Half of the 20th Century: Exploring East Asian Ideological Exchange
Tashiro, Ai	Project Lecturer, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo	Constructing a transformative new commons management theory: An empirical study on the decision-making process on rice paddy dams
Mochizuki, Miki	Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Informatics, Shizuoka University	Current Status of Commuting Reconstruction and Livelihood Reconstruction after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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