Curriculum Vitaes
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Professor, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Master's (Doctoral) Program in Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University(Concurrent)Chairperson of the Master's(Doctoral) Program in Global Environmental Studies
- Degree
- 学士(Hosei University)修士(Keio University)Master of International Affairs(Columbia University)Ph.D.(Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam)
- Researcher number
- 90454214
- J-GLOBAL ID
- 201001090276378161
- researchmap Member ID
- 6000026072
Research project: Clean energy technology development
The objectives of this research are twofold. The first objective is to show a broad landscape of barriers in technology development. This research project attempts to uncover technology-specific barriers in technology development. The second objective of this research is to highlight and define roles of international institutions in overcoming identified barriers in clean energy technology development.
Research project: Drivers for the introduction of clean energy technologies and products: differences and similarities among key industry sectors in the EU and Japan
Introduction of clean energy technologies and products is becoming a key strategic and managerial issue for companies in various industry sectors. This study attempts to classify different drivers for the introduction of clean energy technologies and products among key industry sectors.
Research project: Survey study on citizens’ views and priorities over SDGs and indicators
This research project conducts a survey study on citizens’ views and priorities over SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and indicators in several countries including Japan, US, Thailand and Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to understand the issues and the area of citizens’ concerns and priorities over SDG indicators and goals.
Research Interests
6Research Areas
3Papers
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The Maldives National Journal of Research, 11(Special Issue) 38-55, Apr 5, 2025 Peer-reviewedSocial acceptance particularly public opposition on renewable energy have been key obstacles for renewable energy deployment in many developed nations particularly in Europe. The level of awareness of the situation in the global south, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), was rather limited. This research utilizes Cultural Theory as a framework, incorporating data obtained from household questionnaire surveys, focus group discussion and individual interviews conducted on Hanimaadhoo island in the Maldives. The objective is to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how individuals’ worldviews influence their opinions and behaviors regarding renewable energy. This study also aims to comprehend the anticipated social, economic, and environmental impacts of renewable energy. The authors highlight key findings from a local perspective that they deem crucial to consider for the future deployment and diffusion of renewable energy in the Maldives
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Development in Practice, 1-6, Nov 14, 2024 Peer-reviewed
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2024 International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Energy Transition and Net-Zero Climate Future (ICUE), 1-8, Oct 21, 2024
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2024 International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Energy Transition and Net-Zero Climate Future (ICUE), 1-12, Oct 21, 2024
Misc.
11Books and Other Publications
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Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2008
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Toshindo, 2008 (ISBN: 9784887138230)
Presentations
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Joint 5th SCORAI, 21st ERSCP, and Wageningen University Conference, Jul, 2023
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11th International conference on industrial ecology (ISIE): Transition in a world in turmoil, Jul, 2023
Research Projects
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2020 - Mar, 2025
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国連大学サステイナビリティ高等研究所共同研究, 国連大学サステイナビリティ高等研究所, Nov, 2022 - Mar, 2024
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私立大学研究ブランディング事業, 上智大学, 2021 - 2022
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石井記念証券研究振興財団, Sep, 2019 - Mar, 2021
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2012 - Mar, 2017