Forefronts of Research: Interviews

Interviews: Faculty

Interviews: Students

Interviews: Faculty

Kiyokazu Okita (Assistant Professor, the Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, Kyoto University)

Dr Kiyokazu Okita, of the Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, shares his experiences as a researcher of classical Sanskrit literature and his interest in the theory of emotion that is part of the South Asian faith tradition.

Published: 20 November 2015

Eriko Ishida Kawai (Professor, Shishu-Kan Graduate School, Kyoto University)

Eriko Ishida Kawai reveals new developments at Shishu-Kan, a unique graduate school dedicated to blending active learning and research with real-world practice to cultivate the next generation of global leaders.
Published: 17 March 2015

Wako Asato (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Letters, Kyoto University)

Based on his award-winning research on migration, Dr Wako Asato explains the importance of building a truly diverse, inclusive society.
Published: 23 January 2015

Masato Iguchi (Professor, Sakurajima Volcano Research Center, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)

Professor Masato Iguchi reflects on a century of volcanic activity at Sakurajima and prospects for the future.
Published: 24 December 2014

Tadashi Takayanagi (Professor, Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University)

Tadashi Takayanagi, Professor at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, is awarded the 2015 New Horizons in Physics Prize.
Published: 3 December 2014

Yutaka Yamauchi (Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University)

Dr Yutaka Yamauchi uncovers the secrets of sushi service to develop new insights into service design.
Published: 28 November 2014

Takuya Nishimura (Associate Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)

Prof Takuya Nishimura shares his insights on the challenges of earthquake research.
Published: 11 November 2014

Mario Ivan Lopez (Associate Professor, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University)

Dr Mario Ivan Lopez introduces the 2014 Visual Documentary Project: People and Nature in Southeast Asia Project.
Published: 21 October 2014

Interviews: Students

Kohei Ichikawa (PhD Candidate, Department of Astronomy, Kyoto University)

Kohei Ichikawa talks about the East Asian Young Astronomers Meeting 2015 and how to get involved in science outreach activities.
Published: 24 February 2015

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