2024.04.09
The Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, and Graduate School of Media and Governance are pleased to announce the appointment of the following new faculty members, effective April 1, 2024.
(*Messages from the new appointees are from the time of their appointment.)
Hello. My specialty is "police administration." To help create a safe and secure society, I have planned and drafted various laws, regulations, and systems related to the police, drawing on my practical experience working with prefectural police forces.
In the classes I teach, we will discuss the current situation and challenges at two front lines: ① the prefectural police forces confronting crime, and ② the planning and drafting of public security measures. Among these, planning measures against cybercrime is a critical and urgent issue, and it is a field that is attracting global attention. In my research group, we will also focus on "individuals protecting themselves from cybercrime," conducting interdisciplinary research characteristic of SFC and carrying out cybercrime prevention educational activities for elementary, junior high, and high school students and their guardians, with the aim of expanding these activities nationwide.
My field of expertise is the literature and culture of the English Renaissance (c. 15th–17th centuries). Specifically, I research the plays written by William Shakespeare, a leading playwright and poet of the era, and the creative activities of his female contemporaries. While engaged in research and teaching at universities, I have also been involved in planning and managing exhibitions and international symposia on Western theater at the Waseda University Theatre Museum. Currently, I am also working on research into the performance and translation of Shakespeare's plays. At SFC, while leading a research group on theater and English literature, I hope to explore with you the new possibilities of English education that utilizes theatrical methods.
My specialties are health economics and social epidemiology. I conduct research that uses statistical causal inference methods to clarify the impact of policies and social environments on people's health. Before becoming a university faculty member, I worked for 12 years at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, where I was primarily involved in planning and drafting social security policies. By combining my knowledge of economics, epidemiology, and public administration, I aim to help build a society where people can naturally become healthier. I hope to introduce SFC students to the fascinating world of health-related research.
I am Petrus Ari Santoso from Indonesia. I grew up in a small town called Salatiga in Indonesia. About 190,000 people live there. Although the majority of the population is moslem, Salatiga has quite many christians. This makes Salatiga well known as one of the most tolerant cities in Indonesia. It is quite interesting to see how people with different religions live side by side and celebrate religious holidays together. My research interests are intercultural communication and the teaching of Indonesian as foreign language.
I have been teaching the Indonesian language as foreign language for about20 years. What I love about teaching is to find students enjoying learning.
It is always fascinating to see the progress and how their interests in the language and culture increased. I also find that teaching foreign language is challenging since I have to introduce a new learning paradigm. I always emphasize that language is for communication. To be able to communicate well, one has to master the language and also open oneself. Students are encouraged to use Indonesian language to make friends in class and to explore their interests in language learning. I understand that there are few opportunities to use Indonesian language outside class compared to other major foreign languages. However, the benefit of learning a new language is to make someone ready to actively participate in a global society which requires skill to adapt and present oneself accordingly.
I am a fieldworker with a background in sociology. My research begins in the field: walking through towns and observing, listening to people's stories, and collecting materials. However, the research does not end there. To explain the phenomena encountered in the field, I explore historical processes, reference theories and concepts, and deepen my experiences into research. Since my university days, I have been conducting research in Tsuchiura City and Ami Town in Ibaraki Prefecture, and I have written books about the memory of war and the life histories of the region. I also make appearances in various other places, such as Tokunoshima (Amami Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture) and Ueda (Nagano Prefecture), to conduct research on cultural heritage and the people who run museums. I look forward to the day I can go out and do fieldwork with all of you Keio students.
Annyeonghaseyo~!
My specialty is sociolinguistics. I have been researching language policy on the Korean Peninsula and the languages of North and South Korea. At SFC, I am in charge of language classes such as Korean Intensive and Basic Skills, as well as lecture courses. I strive to help students build a solid foundation in the Korean language so that they can use it as a tool to gain a deeper understanding of the society and culture not only of the Korean Peninsula but of the entire Korean-speaking world.
I conduct research on the kinematic evaluation of motor skills in competitive sports and on building evaluation systems that can be easily used in actual competitive settings. Drawing from my own experience as a competitive fencer, I aim to conduct research that bridges the gap between research and practice.
In competitive sports, many of the factors thought to determine victory or defeat are still based on tacit knowledge. There are also many challenges in applying research findings to real-world situations, but I believe that evidence-based knowledge will lead to the further development of the competitive sports world. At SFC, I look forward to sharing information from various fields and learning together with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
My specialties are Japanese language education, cultural psychology, and refugee studies. After graduating from the Faculty of Policy Management at SFC, I majored in Japanese language education in my master's program. Later, while involved in Japanese language education as a form of refugee support, I realized the need for a transdisciplinary approach that is not limited to a single standpoint or academic background. Currently, while focusing on Japanese language education and cultural psychology, I am working to build a foundation for better collaboration and cooperation among diverse actors, including refugees themselves.
I believe SFC is a campus where people from diverse backgrounds gather. I hope to contribute through my teaching and research to creating an environment where this diversity leads to exciting chemical reactions.
My specialty is mathematics. In particular, I have been conducting research on geometry over complex numbers. In recent years, I have been conducting research using Lie theory. In parallel, I have also been working on the application of mathematics in the fields of design and art through computers. I have collaborated on architectural design, the development of Nishijin-ori textiles, and worked with artists and graphic designers. Although I am not an SFC graduate myself, I have been greatly influenced by SFC's pioneering design education, which incorporates computational thinking, through its alumni. I hope to create a place where diverse fields resonate with each other to open up new areas of knowledge.
As a national public servant in a research position, I have been involved in planning and drafting science and technology policy and implementing policy through research and development projects for defense equipment, primarily from a national security perspective. Neither science and technology policy nor defense equipment can be realized through the abilities of a single individual. In addition to the passion and effort of those involved, concepts are refined and brought to fruition by incorporating various perspectives. I am delighted to have the opportunity to be involved in nurturing the next generation at SFC, a place where diverse and talented people gather. Through lectures and research groups, I hope not only to convey what I have learned through my practical experience but also to think together about what kind of contributions we can make to our country's security and development through science and technology policy.
I am sincerely looking forward to creating an exciting future with all of you at SFC starting this April. I myself studied at the SFC campus for my undergraduate and master's degrees, and I also served as a part-time instructor for physical education at SFC for nearly 10 years. My own research and practice focus on building safety nets for children and young people in adverse circumstances in the Philippines and Japan. Over the past 15 years, I have achieved co-creation that transcends traditional passive support relationships by empowering those in adverse situations, especially in the Philippines, to take the lead. In the future, I will continue to launch projects that connect to and restore the dignity of each individual in adversity, advance my research and practice, and strive to realize the idea that "no matter the situation, we can create the future from here and now!" I look forward to working with you!
As a national public servant, I have been involved in the planning and implementation of environmental policies. Specifically, I have worked on measures to achieve regional decarbonization in conjunction with solving local issues, the enforcement of various recycling laws for a circular society including a circular economy, the design of systems for plastic recycling, and the implementation of decontamination projects following the Fukushima nuclear accident. The climate change situation has reached a critical point where we can no longer wait. To achieve a transformation of society as a whole, it is necessary to accumulate small changes, including behavioral changes at the regional and individual levels. I hope to explore with the students and faculty of SFC what kinds of technologies and policies are needed to achieve this.
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Posted by: General Affairs Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office