2023 Inamori Research Grants Recipients

The Natural Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Akiyama, Midori Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Investigation of Electronic Conductivity of the Box-shaped Molecule “Perfluorocubane”
Araki, Teppei Associate Professor
SANKEN
Osaka University
Research on Large-Scale Organic Circuits with Flexibility and Transparency
Ishiwari, Fumitaka Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
Surface Passivation of Perovskite Solar Cells with Designed Bifacial Molecule
Ino, Daisuke Lecturer
Graduate School of Medicine
Osaka University
Development of fluorescent sensors for visualization of the dynamics of cytokine receptor ligands
Iwasaki, Yuka Team Leader
Center for Integrative Medical Sciences
RIKEN
Impact of small RNA and transposable elements on heterochromatin formation
Ujihara, Yoshihiro Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Study on the mechanism underlying the high output of avian cardiomyocytes
Usui, Noriyoshi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Medicine
Osaka University
Novel molecular mechanisms underlying formation of drug addiction
Einaga, Mari Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
Search for ternary hydrides with high-Tc superconductivity near room temperature
Osabe, Kenji Assistant Professor
SANKEN
Osaka University
Analysis of phenotypic and gene expression change upon transformation of light quality in plants
Kaku, Shigeru Associate Professor
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Hosei University
Study and control of epitaxial growth through Graphene
Kariya, Shota Assistant Professor
Joining and Welding Research Institute
Osaka University
Plastic deformation mechanism of Ti-O alloy
Kikuta, Junichi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences
Osaka University
Elucidation of the regulatory mechanisms of osteoclast functions in bone and joint destruction
Kimura, Kenichi Assistant Professor
Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance
University of Tsukuba
Elucidation of bone marrow hematopoietic niche formation by CD73 positive cells
Kurumaji, Takashi Research Associate
Department of Advanced Materials Science
University of Tokyo
Single crystal synthesis and understanding of physical properties of novel magnetic topological semimetals with strong coupling between magnetism and conduction electrons
Morino-Koga, Saori Assistant Professor
Institute of Melecular Embryology and Genetics
Kumamoto University
In vitro derivation of hematopoietic stem cells from mouse ES cells
Goto, Taichi Associate Professor
Research Institute of Electrical Communication
Tohoku University
Development of magnetooptical nano-structure for spin-wave and optical-wave converter
Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Associate Professor
Research Center for Nuclear Physics
Osaka University
Novel study of nuclear reactions by crystal targets
Shinoda, Kazuma Associate Professor
School of Engineering
Utsunomiya University
Multispectral polarization imaging and multipurpose digital staining method for rapid telepathology
Sakai, Yuji Program-Specific Associate Professor
Institute for Life and Medical Sciences
Kyoto University
Theoretical study of intracellular degradation mechanisms
Sakamoto, Takaiku Associate Professor
Graduate School of Technology, Industrial and Social Sciences
Tokushima University
Molecular breeding of filamentous fungi Fusarium for fermentation production of polymer raw materials
Sakamoto, Masayuki Associate Professor
Graduate School of Biostudies
Kyoto University
Rational design of ultra-bright probe for deep brain imaging
Sada, Aiko Associate Professor
International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS)
Kumamoto University
Elucidating the mechanism of epidermal stem cell formation mediated by commensal bacteria in the neonatal skin
Sato, Eisuke Assistant Professor
Faculty of Natural Science and Technology
Okayama University
Electrochemical Trimerization of Indole
Sato, Hajime Assistant Professor
Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering
University of Yamanashi
Study of Terpene Cyclase by Combined Method of Experimental and Computational Chemistry
Sekimoto, Atsushi Associate Professor
Faculty of Environmental and Life Science
Okayama University
An advanced flow control system based on mathematical and data-driven optimization
Takahashi, Yuma Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
Chiba University
Ecological functions and its genetic basis of intraspecific diversity a duckweed
Takeda, Hironori Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Structural study for biological process of membrane protein insertion by the mitochondrial translocator SAM complex
Tanaka, Wakana Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life
Hiroshima University
Molecular mechanisms of axillary stem cell establishment involving a plant hormone
Tamamitsu, Miu Project Assistant Professor
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology
The University of Tokyo
Non-destructive phenotyping of cells by biologically-supervised machine learning of single-cell label-free optical data
Tsukasaki, Masayuki Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine
The University of Tokyo
Discovery and regulation of a novel type of bone-forming cell
Nishikawa, Tsuyoshi Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Kyoto University
Development of Recyclable Materials Based on Designed Depolymerization Ability of Boron-Containing Vinyl Polymers
Noda, Taichi Associate Professor
Priority Organization for Innovation and Excellence
Kumamoto University
Dynamics of spermatogenesis and fertilizing ability in aneuploid male germ cells
Hirschberger, Max Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
University of Tokyo
Detecting the quantum phase of spin excitations by heat transport
Hirose, Hisaaki Program-Specific Associate Professor
Institute of Chemical Research
Kyoto University
Elucidation of the cell selectivity mechanism of the antibody cytosolic delivery peptide
Fukushima, Kiyoharu Assistant Professor
Immunology Frontier Research Center
Osaka University
The dynamism of fibrotic pathology formed by diverse monocyte subsets
Hosokawa, Tomonaga Project Lecturer
Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine
Kyoto University
Suppression of Parkinson’s disease via liquid-liquid phase separation
Manabe, Yoshiyuki Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Science
Osaka University
Glyco-editing pioneered by Golgi/endoplasmic reticulum selective drug delivery
Yazaki, Ryo Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kyushu University
Development of synthetic platforms for practical use of deuterium compounds
Yamamoto, Shohei Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Development of a cell-like robot based on centrosome-microtubule network
Yokoi, Taishi Associate Professor
Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Development of non-peeling apatite coatings
Wakabayashi, Tomomi Assistant Professor
Graduated School of Science and Technology
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Intraspecific flowering time variation by critical daylength and local adaptation in Lotus japonicus

The Humanities and Social Sciences

Name Afilliation Research Title
Akesaka, Mika Assistant Professor
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Kobe University
“Invisible Killer”: Seasonal Allergy, Accidents, and Economic Loss
Utagawa, Koichi Associate Professor
Graduate School of Nursing Science
St. Luke’s International University
Japan-U.S. Comparison Study of Influences of Serious Leisure in Lifelong Learning Policy
Ghadimi, Amin Associate Professor
Graduate School of Humanities
Osaka University
The Shinpuren Rebellion: A Global Intellectual History of Samurai Rebellions
Kanezaki, Yuko Assistant Professor
The University Museum
The University of Tokyo
Fundamental Study for Sustainable Development in the South American Amazon: Based on Archaeological and Paleoclimatic Approaches
Kojima, Daizo Associate Professor
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Empirical Analysis on Reduction of Household Food Waste
Tsuchida, Chiaki Project Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Rethinking Temporary Protection: Case Study of Ukrainian Refugees
Fujimura, Tatsuya Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Education
Kyoto University
The massification of competition for university admission and the rise of private tutoring industry in post-war Japan
Misawa, Daiju Associate Professor
Graduate School of Childhood Education
Tokai University
A fundamental study for a new approach on performances of Japanese songs
Yamato, Yuko Associate Professor
Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education Center for Japanese Language and Culture
Kyoto University
Processing of Japanese Kanji words by Learners of Japanese as a Second Language: Consideration from Temporal Analysis of Kanji Handwriting
Yamamoto, Kento Associate Professor
Faculty of Law
The University of Kitakyushu
Constitutional studies on the right of exit from religious organizations

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