Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies Faculty
- *1M: Master's Thesis Advising, D: Doctoral Dissertation Advising
- *2Please note that seminar courses may not be offered every year.
【Current as of Oct 26, 2022】
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Professor
BUI Thanh Huong
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Tourism Management), Griffith University
MBA (International Business), Waseda University
MA (Tourism Management), Griffith University
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH) , International Public Administration (IPA) , Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Human Geography, Social Psychology, Tourism Management and Development, Sustainability and Resilience
- Biography
- Professor Bui completed her master’s in Tourism Management and International Management before completing her Ph.D. at Griffith University in Australia. Her current academic societies include the European Association for Southeast Asian Studies and the Australia and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies (ANZALS).
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Professor
GHOTBI Nader
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Modern Economics), Kyoto University
MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Divisions
- Development Economics (DE) , Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Public Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Ethics and Philosophy, Bioethics
- Biography
- Professor Ghotbi received a Medical Doctorate from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1992 before enrolling at Kyoto University to complete a PhD in Modern Economics with a focus on health economics and environmental economics. He is a member of the Asian Bioethics Association, an editor for a peer-reviewed public health journal, and a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed academic journals on bioethics and public health. He is currently engaged in research in public health, environmental ethics and economics, and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Professor
HAN Ji
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- DEng (Infrastructure Planning), Nagoya University
MEng (Environmental Science and Engineering), Tongji University
BEng (Environmental Science and Engineering), Dalian Maritime University - Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Urban Ecology, Material Metabolism, Low-carbon City/Transport, Livable City, Circular Economy, Ecosystem Services, GIS and Remote Sensing
- Biography
- After obtaining a PhD in Engineering from Nagoya University in Japan, Professor Han worked as a research fellow at the Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S) at the University of Tokyo, a full-time assistant professor at Nagoya University, a professor at the School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, and as the head of the Global Institute for Urban and Regional Sustainability at East China Normal University before joining APU in 2022.
Han specializes in climate change, resource management, and urban ecology. He has published numerous papers and received academic awards in these fields. In recent years, the professor has served as an editorial board member and guest editor for several top-ranked academic journals, such as Landscape and Urban Planning and Journal of Urban Ecology. In addition, he actively contributes to society with his research while serving as the deputy director of the Landscaping & City Appearance Administrative Bureau of Putuo District in Shanghai, China. - Research Activities
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Professor
IGUCHI Yufu
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Humanities), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
MA (International Studies), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies - Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (Malaysian Studies), Intellectual History
- Biography
- Professor Iguchi holds a PhD in Humanities from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and served as a visiting scholar at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & University College Dublin Malaysia Campus in 2018. Her research interests include the female body and sexuality and the formation of the national subject. Currently, Iguchi is conducting research on female genital cutting in Southeast Asia. Her work has been published in both English and Japanese.
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Professor
JONES Thomas Edward
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Agriculture), University of Tokyo
- Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS) , Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Environmental Policy, Nature-Based Tourism, Protected Areas, Regional Development
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Professor
KASEDA Yoshinori
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. in Political Science, Northern Illinois University
- Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- Politics, International Relations
- Biography
- Professor Kaseda received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University. His current research fields are Japanese Foreign Policy, Security Studies, and International Politics with a regional focus on East Asia. He has written extensively on Japan’s foreign policy toward North Korea, South Korea, China and the United States.
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Professor
KIKKAWA Takuro
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (International Relations), Ritsumeikan University
- Divisions
- International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- Politics, Area Studies, International Relations
- Biography
- Professor Kikkawa received his Ph.D. in International Relations from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto. He instructs under the International Public Administration (IPA) division and his current research fields are Politics and Area Studies. He is currently a member of the International Studies Association, the Japan Association for Middle East Studies and the Japan Association for Comparative Politics. He has written multiple books and research papers on the middle east; chiefly in regards to politics, security and social movements.
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Professor
KIM Sangho
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. in Economics, Michigan State University
MA in Economics, Sogang University
BA in Economics, Sogang University
- Divisions
- Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- Theoretical Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Economic Policy
- Biography
- He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University in 1990. His research interests are economic development, international trade, and productivity. His work has been published in Contemporary Economic Policy, Review of Development Economics, Asian Economic Journal, and many other PRJs. Research projects include those conducted with international organizations such as ADB, APEC, and MPC. Prior to his appointment at APU in 2012, he worked at Honam University in Korea. He currently sits on the editorial board of several academic journals in Korea, including International Economics Studies, Economics Studies, and Journal of Market Economy.
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Professor
KIMURA Rikio
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Doctor of Education, University of Sussex
Master of Arts, Regent University
Master of Science, Michigan State University
Bachelor in Social Sciences, Mie University - Divisions
- International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- Social Welfare and Social Work Studies, Area Studies, Sociology of Education, Education
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Professor
KUBO Takayuki
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- PhD (Economics), Chuo University
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH) , Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Urban and Regional Economics, Urban and Regional Policies, Urban and Regional Planning
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Professor
LI Yan
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Doctor of Engineering, Kyoto University
Master of Science, East China Normal University
Bachelor of Science, Nanjing University - Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS) , International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- Environmental Policy, City Planning, Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Social System Engineering
- Biography
- Professor Li received her Bachelor’s degree in City Planning from Nanjing University and Master of Science in Urban Geography from East China Normal University before obtaining her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Kyoto University. She served as an assistant in the Engineering Department of Ritsumeikan University before working at Fukuyama Consultants Co., Ltd. as a researcher; she has been at APU since 2000. She teaches under the Sustainability Science division. Her current research fields are Environmental Policy, City Planning, and Traffic Engineering. She currently is a member of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, the City Planning Institute of Japan and the GIS Association of Japan.
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Professor
MANTELLO Peter A.
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD, Aristotle University
MFA (Media Arts), Concordia University
BFA (Film Production), Concordia University
BA (Asian Studies), Carleton University - Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC), International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Human-Machine Relations, Emotional AI, Malicious AI, Surveillance Systems, Predictive Policing, Videogame Theory, Conflict Media
- Biography
- Professor Mantello holds a PhD from Aristotle University in Greece and a Master of Fine Arts from Concordia University in Canada. He is an award-winning and internationally recognized photographer, filmmaker, and game designer, with his work having been exhibited in museums and exhibitions around the world. He is the recipient of numerous research grants from the Japanese government and over a dozen artistic grants from the Canadian government.
Mantello combines theory and real-world practice in his research, focusing on the intersection between new technologies and popular culture. He is a leading expert in the field of emotional artificial intelligence and has been extensively published in major international journals, such as AI and Society (Springer Nature), Media, War and Conflict (Sage), Technology in Society (Elsevier), HSSCOMS (Nature), Big Data and Society (Sage), the Australian Journal of International Affairs (Taylor & Francis), and the American Journal of Economics and Sociology (Wiley). - Research Activities
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Professor
MEIRMANOV Serik
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Medical Sciences), Nagasaki University Medical School
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH) , International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- General Life Science, Social Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Pathology, Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science
- Biography
- Professor Meirmanov received his Ph.D in Medical Sciences from the Nagasaki University Medical School. His research fields are General Life Science, Social Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Pathology and Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science. Before coming to APU, Professor Meirmanov was an assistant professor at Nagasaki Medical School. He is licensed for General Surgery as well as a Medical Doctor. He has written a plethora of research papers as well as a few books.
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Professor
NATSUDA Kaoru
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D in Economics, The University of Sydney
MA in International Development Studies, The University of Bradford - Divisions
- Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- International Development Studies, International Political Economy, Economic Policy, Industrial Development, Rural and Community Development, Automotive Industry, Apparel Industry
- Biography
- He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sydney, Australia and a master’s degree in International Development Studies from the University of Bradford, UK. He was a vising scholar at Institute of East Asian Studies, Charles University in Prague in 2015-2016. His research interests are the political economy and economic development in Asia and Eastern Europe. His work has been published in Review of International Political Economy, European Journal of Development Research, Global Networks, Canadian Journal of Development Studies, Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, and other PRJs. He serves on the senior associate editor for PSU Research Review (Emerald Publishing) and the editorial board for International Journal of Development Issues (Emerald Publishing). Prior to his appointment at APU, he worked for Ernst & Young as an International Consultant and for Hitachi Metals as a Production Controller.
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Professor
OTSUKA Kozo
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (School of Economics), University of Sydney
- Divisions
- Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- Applied Economics
- Biography
- He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sydney in 2011. His research interests are endogenous growth theory and empirical analysis of innovation and technology, with a special interest in analysing knowledge spillovers, utilising patent statistics. In recent years, he has been part of a project analysing the automotive industry in South East Asian economies. His work has been published in Applied Economics Letters, Singapore Economic Review, Asian Economic Journal, and other PRJs. Prior to his appointment at APU, he was a lecturer in the College of Economics at Ritsumeikan University.
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Professor
PISHVA Davar
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. in System Engineering, Mie University
Master of Science, Ateneo de Manila University
Bachelor of Science, University of the Philippines - Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), Simulation and Modeling (SaM), Decision Science (DS)
- Biography
- Professor Pishva received his Ph.D. degree in System Engineering from Mie University, Japan. He has been serving APU since 2007 and currently teaches under the Sustainability Science division. His recent teaching focus includes Technology Management, Environmental Modeling and Analysis, Structured Decision Making, and Geographic Information System. The focus of his recent research includes Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), Simulation and Modeling (SaM), Decision Science (DS) and Information Security (IS). He has recently published a number of articles, book chapters and international patents. He has also been active in numerous academic societies and has been serving IEEE as a Senior Member for more than a decade now.
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Professor
SATO Yoichiro
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Political Science), University of Hawaii
- Divisions
- International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- Politics, International Relations
- Biography
- Professor Sato graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Ph.D. in Political Science. At APU, he teaches under the International Relations Division, and his research fields are Politics and International Relations. Professor Sato has authored many books and papers, most of which focus on the Indo-Pacific
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Professor
SEIKE Kumi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- Credits Awarded, Withdrawal from Doctor Course, Graduate Faculty of Literature, Kyushu University
Master (Sociology), Kyushu University - Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- Sociology, Cultural Anthropology (including Ethnology and Folklore), Religion
- Biography
- Professor Seike studied sociology, structuralism and poststructuralism at Kyushu University where she earned her master’s degrees and completed her doctoral coursework. She further studied the religion and ethnicity of Malaysian Chinese from the perspective of Anthropology as a research fellow at Malaya University in Malaysia. More recently, she conducted research on NPOs whose purpose is the revitalization of rural areas vis a vis social movement theory and the theoretical possibility of cohabitation in present society. Currently, she is working on the articulation of “New-Realism” within sociological theory as a matter of philosophical concern.
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Professor
SUZUKI Yasushi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD in Economics, University of London
LLM in International Economic Law, Birkbeck, University of London
MSc (with Distinction) in Economics with reference to South Asia, SOAS, University of London
B.A. in Political Science, Waseda University - Divisions
- International Public Administration (IPA) , Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- Fiscal Studies/Finance Theory, Theoretical Economics, Institutional Economics, Political Economy
Doctoral supervision available only for students that have completed their master's thesis under the professor's supervision
- Biography
- He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from University of London, SOAS in 2009, LLM in International Economic Law from University of London, Birkbeck in 2011 and Msc (distinction) in Economics with reference to South Asia from University of London, SOAS in 1999, respectively. His research interests are the institutional political economy of financial development, comparative financial systems, and economic philosophy. His work has been published in Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, Journal of Comparative Asian Development and Journal of Global Ethics, International Journal of Islamic Finance and Business Management, and many other PRJs. He has been a co-editor of a special issue of the International Journal of Financial Service Management on the Future of Islamic Banking. Prior to his appointment at APU, he worked for the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan (LTCB) including assignments as Vice President for customer relations at LTCB Central Asia in Indonesia, Vice President for loan syndication at LTCB Singapore Branch, and Deputy General Manager for loan syndication at LTCB New York Branch.
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Professor
TODOROKI Hiroshi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Geography), Seoul National University
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Geography, Area Studies, Human Geography
- Biography
- Professor Todoroki graduated with his Ph.D. in Geography from Seoul National University. He currently teaches under Tourism and Hospitality, while his current research field is Geography, Area Studies, and Human Geography.
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Professor
VAFADARI M. Kazem
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Asia Pacific Studies), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
MA, Theoretical Economics - Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH) , Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Cultural Heritage Management, Ecotourism, Agriculture Heritage Tourism, Community Based Tourism and Rural Tourism
- Biography
- Tourism destinations vary greatly from urban to rural settings and from artificial structures to remote locations in nature. This diversity results in demand for knowledge in various subfields of tourism and related skills. Such subfields include natural environment studies, human resource management, economics, and socio-cultural issues, knowledge of which assists our graduates in contributing to sustainable tourist destinations based on available resources. Today, tourism and hospitality are among the top grossing global industries, and attract individuals from both academia and the business world in order to manage the tourism industry and its socio-cultural, economic, and environmental impacts.”
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Professor
YAMAGATA Tatsufumi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester
- Divisions
- Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- Development Economics, Textile Industry, Bangladeshi Economy, Health and Development, Disability and Development
- Biography
- Professor Yamagata was a researcher of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan, from 1988-2018 and was a visiting research fellow of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies from 2000-2001. He has also been engaged in the evaluation of Japan's ODA on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan as a chief evaluator eight times since 2006. In addition, he was an Affiliate Member of the Science Council of Japan from 2008-2014. Now, while teaching Development Economics and Development Studies at APU, he is serving for the Japan Society for International Development as its president (-2020).
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Professor
YAMASHITA Hiromi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. Univesity of Birmingham
- Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Environmental Sociology, Environmental Communication, Public Participation in Decision Making, Coastal Wetlands Restoration Projects, Ramsar Convention and Local Implementation
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Professor
YOSHIDA Kaori
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Master of Arts, University of Calgary
Master of Education, Fukuoka University of Education - Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- Media Studies (Representation Politics: Gender, Ethnicity, Nation), Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Comparative Culture Studies
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Professor
YOSHIMATSU Hidetaka
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD in International Relations, Australian National University
MA in International Relations, Warwick University
LL.B., Kyushu University - Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- International Relations, International Political Economy, Regional Studies (East Asia)
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Professor
YOTSUMOTO Yukio
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Sociology), University of Kentucky
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Sociology, Tourism
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Associate Professor
GOMEZ Oscar A.
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- PhD (Environmental Studies), Tohoku University
- Divisions
- International Public Administration (IPA)
- Research Fields
- Global Governance, Human Security, Humanitarian Crises (disasters, armed conflicts, displacement, pandemics), International Cooperation
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Associate Professor
HASUDA Takashi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Asian History), Osaka University
- Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- History of Pre-modern Southeast Asia
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Associate Professor
HEO Emilia S.
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (International Relations), The Graduate Institute Geneva
- Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- International Relations and Global Studies, Peace and Reconciliation, Diplomatic History, International Organization, Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
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Associate Professor
HIRANO Miharu
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- PhD, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University
LL.B., Faculty of Laws, Kyoto University - Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- Public International Law, The Law of Global Governance, New Fields of Law, International Water Law, International Human Rights Law
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Associate Professor
KOJIMA Shinji
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- Social Inequality and Stratification, Globalization, Sociology of Work, Social Movements
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Associate Professor
LE Hoang Anh Thu
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Anthropology), Australian National University
- Divisions
- Society and Culture (SC)
- Research Fields
- Cultural Anthropology, Folklore Studies
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Associate Professor
MAHICHI Faezeh
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- Ph.D (Life Science), Tokyo Institute of Technology
- Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS)
- Research Fields
- Environmental Education and Awareness, Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Environment, Environmental Microbiology, Air/Soil/Water Pollution, Global Warming, Coral Reef Ecosystem Health, Organic Agriculture, Chemical Disaster Management
- Biography
- Professor Mahichi received her Ph.D in Life Science from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. She is currently active in the American Society of Microbiology and the Iranian Society of Microbiology. Her current research fields are Environmental Education and General Life Science.
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Associate Professor
OHASHI Hiroaki
- Graduate Advising *1
- M
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- PhD (Urban and Regional Planning), University College London (UCL)
MArch (Architectural Design), University of London (UCL)
MSc with Distinction (Built Environment: Advanced Architectural Studies), University of London (UCL)
MEng (Civil Engineering), The University of Tokyo
BEng (Civil Engineering), The University of Tokyo - Divisions
- Sustainability Science (SS), Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Urban and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning and Policy, Comprehensive Planning, Urban (Re)development, Real Estate Development, Urban Design, Development and Environment, International Cooperation
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Associate Professor
ROTHMAN Steven B.
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D., University of Oregon
Master of Science, University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, University of Delaware - Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- International Relations Theory, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy, Subject Pedagogy
- Biography
- Professor Rothman received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He works under the International Relations division. His current research fields are International Relations, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy Subject Pedagogy. Hehas published articles on soft power, decision making, research methodology, and pedagogy. He recently co-edited a book on geo-strategy in the Asia Pacific.
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Associate Professor
SUN Yiyang
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D. (Hospitality and Tourism Management), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MSc (International Tourism & Convention Management), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (Hotel, Restaurant, & Resort Management), Northwood University - Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Information Network, Web Informatics, Service Informatics, Management, Commerce
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Associate Professor
VYAS Utpal
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- Ph.D (International Relations) University of Sheffield
MSc, (East Asian Political Economy), University of Sheffield
LLB, (Law) University of Birmingham
- Divisions
- International Relations (IR)
- Research Fields
- Area Studies (East Asia), Area Studies (European Union), Politics, International Relations, Political Economy
- Biography
- Professor Vyas received his PhD from the University of Sheffield. His research interests include political economy and international relations of Japan and China as well as regional issues in Asia and Europe. He has authored or edited several books, chapters and articles on these topics. He teaches in the International Relations division at APU.
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Associate Professor
YAMAURA Koichi
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Economics), Kansas State University
- Divisions
- Development Economics (DE)
- Research Fields
- Food and Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics
- Biography
- Professor Yamaura is currently researching consumer behavior e.g., analyzing consumer preferences toward foods and country-of-origin after the Great East Japan Earthquake using surveys. He is also looking at food system analysis, e.g., estimating market power on food systems under various conditions, and socio-economic analysis, e.g., assessing the indirect socio-economic impacts of global warming.
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Associate Professor
YOUN Seung Ho
- Graduate Advising *1
- M, D
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- PhD (Psychology), University of Surrey
- Divisions
- Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
- Research Fields
- Tourism Studies, Social Psychology
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