Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Master's) Faculty | APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

FUCHINOUE Hideki

Professor

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Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Michigan State University Master of Arts in Economics, Kyoto University Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Kyoto University
Research Field	Peacebuilding, Resilience Building
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GHOTBI Nader

Professor

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Degree	PhD in Modern Economics, Kyoto University
Divisions	Public Health Management (PHM)
Research Field	Applied Health Sciences, Philosophy/Ethics, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology and Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science Professor Ghotbi received his MD from Tehran University in 1992 before coming to Kyoto University for his Ph.D. in Modern Economics. He is a member of the Asian Bioethics Association as well as a member of the International Association for Asia Pacific Studies and is also a member of the editorial board for its journal. His current research fields are Applied Heath Sciences, Philosophy/Ethics, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology and Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science.
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GUNARTO Hary

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D in Computer Engineering, Washington State University M.Sc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin Bachelor degree (BSc) in Electronics and Instrumentations, Physics Department, Gadjah Mada University
Research Field	Asia Pacific Studies (eSociety), Education, Digital Media and Tourism Professor Gunarto received his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Instrumentations from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia before pursuing his Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and finally his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Washington State University. He has lectured at Washington State University and Gadjah Mada University before coming to APU. His current research interests are ICT-based Computing, Smart Media Technology, SNS Services and e-Society. He has published many papers and books in relation to Data Processing and Computer Programming.
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HIRAI Tatsuya

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities)
Research Field	Cross-cultural counseling, Career counseling, Group approach, Positive Psychology Professor Hirai received his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota in the United States. His current research fields are Cross-Cultural Counseling, Career Counseling, Group Approach, and Positive Psychology. He has attended and contributed to multiple conferences around the world including the United States and Russia.
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HIRATA Junichi

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Economics), State University of New York at Buffalo
Research Field	Monetary Economics (the Japanese monetary system and policy for the post bubble era), Japanese Economy (post-war economic transition and external economic relations) He completed his Ph.D. in Economics State University of New York at Buffalo in 1980, after graduating department of economics at Saitama University in 1973, and completed his MA study at International Christian University. After receiving Ph.D. he taught economics at Nagaoka University of Technology and Ritsumeikan University. He served six years as a Dean of College of Economics at Ritsumeikan University and he has been in APU since 2010. His research interests are monetary economics, applied econometrics and post-war Japanese economic development. His research includes theoretical and empirical analysis of money-demand for U.S.A, Japan and several Asian counties, constructing econometric models for Japanese economy, econometric analysis of Japanese consumption and import functions. Recently he has been working on the relationship between educational background and earnings after graduation of university.
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IGUCHI Yufu

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Area Studies), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (Malaysian Studies), Intellectual History Professor Iguchi currently teaches under the Society and Culture division. She received her Ph.D. in Area Studies from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Her current research field is Area Studies and the History of Thought. She is involved in the International Association for Asia Pacific Studies as well as the Malaysian Social Science Association.
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KASEDA Yoshinori

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. in Political Science, Northern Illinois University
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	International Politics, International Security, Asia and North Korea Relations 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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KIKKAWA Takuro

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (International Relations), Ritsumeikan University
Divisions	International Public Administration (IPA)
Research Field	Comparative Politics, Area Studies 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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KIM Chan Hoe

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Literature), Ritsumeikan University
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Folklore Studies and Japanese Literature
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KIM Sangho

Professor

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Degree	BA in Economics, Sogang University MA in Economics, Sogang University Ph.D in Economics, Michigan State University
Divisions	Development Economics (DE)
Research Field	Theoretical Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Economic Policy 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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KIMURA Rikio

Professor

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Degree	Bachelor in Social Sciences, Mie University Master of Science, Michigan State University Master of Arts, Regent University Doctor of Education, University of Sussex
Divisions	International Public Administration (IPA)
Research Field	Social Welfare Studies (Community Development, NGO, Social Enterprise), Area Studies (Cambodia), Pedagogy (Adult Education)
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LI Yan

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Doctor of Engineering, Kyoto University Master of Science, East China Normal University Bachelor of Science, Nanjing University
Divisions	Sustainability Science (SS)
Research Field	Environmental Policy, City Planning, Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Social System Engineering 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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MANTELLO Peter A.

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	M.F.A. Master of Fine Arts, Media Arts, Concordia University B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Production, Concordia University B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies, Carleton University
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Surveillance, Predictive Policing, Videogame Theory, Conflict and Media, Politics and the Cyber Realm He received a master of fine arts from Concordia University and is currently enrolled as a Phd candidate at Aristotle University in Greece. He is an award-winning and internationally recognized photographer, filmmaker and game designer. His films and photography have been exhibited in museums and exhibitions around the world. He is the recipient of several major grants from the Japanese government and over a dozen artistic grants from the Canadian government. His academic research focuses on the intersection between media, surveillance and conflict. He has published in major peer-review journals such as Media, War and Conflict (Sage), Big Data and Society (Sage), Australian Journal of International Affairs (Taylor& Francis) and American Journal of Economics and Sociology.
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MEIRMANOV Serik

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Ph.D. (Medical Sciences), Nagasaki University Medical School
Divisions	Public Health Management (PHM)
Research Field	General Life Science, Social Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Pathology, Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science 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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NATSUDA Kaoru

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Ph.D in Economics, The University of Sydney MA in International Development Studies, The University of Bradford
Divisions	Development Economics (DE)
Research Field	International Development Studies, International Political Economy, Economic Policy, Industrial Development, Rural and Community Development, Automotive Industry, Apparel Industry 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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NISHANTHA Giguruwa

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Information Science), Saga University
Research Field	Software, Educational Technology, Media Information/Data Base, Computer System Networks, Crowdsourcing Applications Professor Nishantha received his Ph.D. in Information Science from Saga University. His current research fields are Software, Educational Technology, Media Information/Data Base, and Computer System Networks. He’s written multiple research papers and presented about technology and its place in our current world.
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OTSUKA Kozo

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M
Degree	Ph.D. (School of Economics), University of Sydney
Divisions	Development Economics (DE)
Research Field	Applied Economics, Innovation and Productivity 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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PISHVA Davar

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	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 Field	Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), Simulation and Modeling (SaM), Decision Science (DS) 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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PROGLER Joseph

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. in American Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo M.Phil. in Ethnomusicology, Columbia University M.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities, State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. in Secondary Music Education with a Minor in Jazz Guitar, Concordia College
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Cinema (Science Fiction, Docudrama, Literary Adaptation), Education (Multiculturalism, Curriculum Studies, Pedagogy), Music (Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, Performance Practice), Religion (Local-global Dynamics, Environmental Ethics, Pilgrimage) Professor Progler holds the PhD in American Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He worked as an assistant professor of Social Studies in the College of Education at Brooklyn College in the City University of New York and then at Zayed University in Dubai as an associate professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. He joined the APU faculty as a full professor in 2007, and teaches in the Culture, Society and Media cluster in the College of Asia Pacific Studies. His current research interests are in Cinema, Education, Music and Religion.
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ROSE John A.

Professor

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Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Memphis Master of Science, Memphis State University Bachelor of Arts, Rhodes College
Divisions	Public Health Management (PHM)
Research Field	DNA Nanotechnology, Nanobioscience, Biomolecular Computing, Soft Computing, Bioinformatics Professor Rose received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Memphis. Before coming to APU, he worked at the University of Tokyo as a research fellow and lecturer. His current research fields are DNA Micro & Nanotechnology, Soft Computing, and Software Engineering. He is currently a member of the IEEE academic society (since early 2007).
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SASAGAWA Hideo

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Area Studies), Sophia University
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Area Studies in Southeast Asia Professor Sasagawa received his Ph.D. from Sophia University. He teaches under the Society and Culture division, while his current research field is Area Studies. He is currently a board member of the Japan Society for Southeast Asian Studies. He has written a book and multiple research papers particularly focused on cultural politics in Cambodia.
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SATO Yoichiro

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Political Science), University of Hawaii
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	International Relations and Foreign Policy (Asia-Pacific), Comparative Politics (Southeast Asia), Maritime Security 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 Theory. Professor Sato has authored many books and papers, most of which focus on Asia or an Asian perspective.
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SEIKE Kumi

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M
Degree	Master (Sociology), Kyushu University Credits Awarded, Withdrawal from Doctor Course, Graduate Faculty of Literature, Kyushu University
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Sociology, Cultural Anthropology (including Ethnology and Folklore), Religion 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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SUDO Tomonori

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D in International Studies, Waseda University
Divisions	International Public Administration (IPA)
Research Field	Environmental and Climate Policy, Resource/Environment/Climate Economics, Development Economics and Finance, Development Policy Professor Sudo graduated from Osaka University before attending the University of London for his masters. In 2008, he graduated from Waseda University with a Ph.D. in International Studies. Professor Sudo worked for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a Senior Research Fellow and as a Visiting Scholar. He was also a part-time lecturer for the Graduate School of Aoyama Gakuin University before coming to APU. Currently, he is the Division Head of the International Public Administration division.
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SUZUKI Yasushi

Professor

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Degree	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)
Research Field	Fiscal Studies/Finance Theory, Theoretical Economics, Institutional Economics, Political Economy 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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TAHARA Hiroki

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Social and Cultural Studies), Nihon University
Research Field	Vietnamese and Language Education Professor Tahara graduated from Nihon University with his Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Studies. His research fields are Vietnamese and Language Education.
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TAKEKAWA Shunichi

Professor

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Degree	PhD in Political Science, University of Hawaii Master of Arts in Political Science, Wichita State University
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Politics and the Media Professor Takekawa graduated with a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Hawaii. Before starting his graduate studies in the United States, he worked as an editor and reporter for Mainichi Shimbun in Japan. He is currently a member of the Association for Asian Studies, the International Studies Association, and the International Communication Association, His current research field is politics and the media, focusing on major newspapers in Japan.
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TODOROKI Hiroshi

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Ph.D. (Geography), Seoul National University
Divisions	Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
Research Field	Geography, Area Studies, Human Geography 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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YAMAGATA Tatsufumi

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester
Divisions	Development Economics (DE)
Research Field	Development Economics, Textile Industry, Bangladeshi Economy, Health and Development, Disability and Development 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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YOSHIDA Kaori

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	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 Field	Media Studies (Representation Politics: Gender, Ethnicity, Nation), Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Comparative Culture Studies
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YOSHIMATSU Hidetaka

Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	PhD in International Relations, Australian National University MA in International Relations, Warwick University LL.B., Kyushu University
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	International Relations, International Political Economy, Regional Studies (East Asia)
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YOTSUMOTO Yukio

Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. (Sociology), University of Kentucky
Divisions	Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
Research Field	Sociology, Tourism
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BUI Thanh Huong

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	MA, Griffith University MBA, Waseda University PhD, Griffith University
Divisions	Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
Research Field	Human Geography, Tourism Psychology, Tourism Development and Cultural Heritage Conservation, Tourism Management 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). Professor Bui’s research fields are Heritage Tourism, Human Geography, Social Psychology and Southeast Asian studies.
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HASUDA Takashi

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	PhD (Asian History), Osaka University
Research Field	History of Pre-modern Southeast Asia
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HEO Emilia S.

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	PhD (International Relations), The Graduate Institute Geneva
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	International Relations and Global Studies, Peace and Reconciliation, Diplomatic History, International Organization, Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
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JONES Thomas Edward

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	PhD (Agriculture), University of Tokyo
Divisions	Sustainability Science (SS)
Research Field	Environmental Policy, Nature-Based Tourism, Protected Areas, Regional Development
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KOJIMA Shinji

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M
Degree	Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Divisions	Society and Culture (SC)
Research Field	Social Inequality and Stratification, Globalization, Sociology of Work, Social Movements
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QIAN Xuepeng

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Ph.D. (Engineering), Ritsumeikan University Master (Engineering), Ritsumeikan University Dual Bachelor (Civil Engineering, International Economics and Trade), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Divisions	Sustainability Science (SS)
Research Field	Environmental Policy and Management, Regional Development, Sustainable Systems Engineering, Behavioral Science Professor Qian received both his masters and Ph.D from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. He was a lecturer at Ritsumeikan University before becoming an assistant professor at APU. His current research fields are Civil Engineering Environmental Systems, Environmental Influence Valuation/Environment Policy, Traffic Engineering and Land Planning, Social Psychology, and Area Studies. He is currently a member of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, the Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International, Association for Policy Informatics, and the International Society for Industrial Ecology.
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ROTHMAN Steven B.

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, University of Delaware Master of Science, University of Oregon Ph.d., University of Oregon
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	International Relations Theory, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy, Subject Pedagogy 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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VAFADARI M. Kazem

Associate Professor

Graduate Advising *1	M, D
Degree	Ph.D. (Asia Pacific Studies), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University MA, Theoretical Economics
Divisions	Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
Research Field	Cultural Heritage Management, Ecotourism, Agriculture Heritage Tourism, Community Based Tourism and Rural Tourism 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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VYAS Utpal

Associate Professor

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Degree	LLB, (Law) University of Birmingham MSc, (East Asian Political Economy), University of Sheffield Ph.D (International Relations) University of Sheffield
Divisions	International Relations (IR)
Research Field	Political Economy and International Relations of Japan and China, East Asian Regional Politics, European Politics 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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YAMASHITA Hiromi

Associate Professor

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Degree	Ph.D. Univesity of Birmingham
Divisions	Sustainability Science (SS)
Research Field	Environmental Risk Communication, Coastal Wetland Restoration and Decision Making, Education for Sustainable Development
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YAMAURA Koichi

Associate Professor

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Degree	PhD (Economics), Kansas State University
Divisions	Development Economics (DE)
Research Field	Food and Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics 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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