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
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Policy Brief series. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, 2024 Peer-reviewed
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EcoSummit 2023: Building a sustainable and desirable future, Jun, 2023
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NERPS Conference 2023: Bridging Peace and Sustainability amidst Global Transformations, Feb, 2023
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43rd IAEE International Conference: Mapping the Energy Future -Voyage in Uncharted Territory, Aug, 2022
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series, Aug, 2022 Peer-reviewedThis policy brief explores how developed countries can address the needs of vulnerable groups in their climate mitigation actions, focusing on clean energy policies. To realise the full potential of clean energy, social and economic incentives and support measures must be strengthened and widely implemented. The brief provides the following recommendations to guide policymakers in developed countries to achieve a net zero transition that ensures equal access to clean energy and energy efficiency solutions for all: (i) identify vulnerable energy users through data collection and analysis of socio-economic challenges for net zero emissions; (ii) improve governance mechanisms to harmonise climate change policies with socio-economic policies; (iii) enhance support measures for vulnerable energy users to ensure equal access to clean energy through evidence-based information.
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Sustainability, 14(15) 9321-9321, Jul 29, 2022 Peer-reviewedThe impact of socio-cultural outlooks on the acceptance of sustainability measures in a low-income context should be complemented by better understanding of socio-economic drivers to bridge the gaps between policy expectation and acceptance in social housing projects. The study attempts to explore the different aspects of well-being in determining the housing satisfaction of the residents of social housing under the slum rehabilitation schemes in Mumbai. Social housing offers considerably improved social and environmental sustainability components compared to slums; however, social acceptability remains low due to their location disadvantages. Using primary data collection from the sample of 298 households in Mumbai, the paper explores the varying levels of their housing satisfaction. The study found that economic opportunity is low in slum rehabilitation, mostly reflected in the job loss of the second earner, exacerbated by the change of work after shifting to social housing. Among other factors, location, accessibility of the building, household size and opportunity for social engagement play the most critical role in deciding the households’ perceived housing satisfaction with social housing compared to slums.
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3rd International Conference on Energy Research & Social Science, Jun, 2022
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地球環境 : 日本の2050年脱炭素シナリオ, 27(2), 2022 Peer-reviewedInvitedLead authorCorresponding author
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20th European Roundtable Sustainable Consumption and Production, Sep, 2021
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Global Environmental Research, 25 101-110, 2021 Peer-reviewed
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International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Development, 2021
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series, (27) 1-4, 2021 Peer-reviewed
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Pan-Pacific Management Science, 3 35-43, Dec, 2020 Peer-reviewed
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OECC会報第92号特集「SDGs達成に向けたJCM活用の可能性」, Apr, 2020
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series, (29) 1-4, 2020 Peer-reviewed
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地球環境学 上智大学大学院地球環境学研究科紀要, 15, 2020
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25th International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference, Nanjing, Jun, 2019
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief, 19, 2019 Peer-reviewed
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Pan-Pacific Management Science, 2 21-29, 2019 Peer-reviewed
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地球環境学 上智大学大学院地球環境学研究科紀要, 13, 2018
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief, 14, 2018 Peer-reviewed
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Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 2018
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SUSTAINABILITY, 9(2), Feb, 2017 Peer-reviewed
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International Studies Association, Hong Kong, 2017
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International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) Framing Paper, 2017
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JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 128(128) 1-5, Aug, 2016 Peer-reviewed
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Journal of Cleaner Production, (128) 234-235, 2016 Peer-reviewed
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European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (EU-SPRI) Conference, 2016
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Journal of Cleaner Production, 270-271, 2016 Peer-reviewed
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International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 64-70, 2016
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JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 98(98) 229-240, Jul, 2015
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URBAN POLICY AND RESEARCH, 33(2) 233-246, Apr, 2015
Misc.
11Books and Other Publications
9Presentations
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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