Senior Research Fellow
Doctor (D, Fine Arts) / Master (MA, Fine Arts)/ Bachelor (BS, Engineering)
■Research Area
Transformative Co-creation, Transition Management, Citizen-Participatory Design Processes, Design Thinking, Architecture/Civil Engineering/Urban Planning, Transdisciplinary Research
Since 2014, I have been involved in large-scale research and development projects through industry-government-academia collaboration aimed at solving societal challenges, planning and designing cross-disciplinary research and development spanning fields such as information science, engineering, medicine, and law. Additionally, I have extensively engaged in business coordination for the societal implementation of science and technology, supporting local governments in formulating vision strategies, and assisting in the implementation of policies.
Large-scale projects often involve diverse stakeholders—citizens, businesses, local governments, universities—whose differing cultural norms and practices, coupled with multi-layered approval processes, frequently complicate communication. Recognizing these challenges, my strength lies in designing co-creation processes to facilitate smooth project advancement through collaboration with stakeholders whose relationships are inherently complex.
Leveraging experience in developing and commercializing diverse fields—including MaaS utilizing autonomous driving, healthcare, smart cities, and metric development—we aim to support the social acceptance and implementation of new technologies. We also strive to contribute to building a better society by collaborating with diverse players across industry, government, and academia.
I majored in geotechnical engineering as an undergraduate but shifted my focus to art and design research during my studies abroad. After returning to Japan, I researched the design of processes enabling citizen participation in public facility development and community planning. From a project management perspective, I have managed large-scale R&D projects as a Creative Advisor and Research Administrator while also building platforms for interdisciplinary researchers to engage in transdisciplinary discussions. Through business coordination and metric development for societal implementation, I engage in ongoing dialogue with diverse individuals to explore the future of society. I actively promote the practical development of future scenarios that serve as optimal solutions in an increasingly individualized and diverse society.
March 2008 Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Social and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya University
April 2011 Completed Art and Architectural Design Course, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London (UAL)
March 2014 Master of Fine Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
March 2020 Doctor of Fine Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
April 2014 Research Administrator/Creative Advisor, Nagoya University
November 2020 Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Nagoya University
April 2023 Specially Appointed Lecturer, Nagoya University
April 2024 Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Nagoya University
April 2025 Principal Researcher, GLOCOM, International University of Japan
