Experience

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  Keio University

  • Professor

    • Apr 2003 - Present

    Instructor of courses: Introduction of Global Environment; Ecosystems Assessment; Spatial Thinking; Spatial Analysis; Digital Earth.Research topics: climate change mitigation and adaptation, pre/post-disaster reconstruction planning, sustainable development.

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  GISA: Geographic Information Systems Association

  • Tokyo, Japan

  • Secretary

    • Apr 2012 - Present
    • Tokyo, Japan

    GISA is the only academic association in Japan on GIS. The purpose of GISA is to expand research in Geographic Information Systems (GIS); promote mutual exchanges and colloquiums for GIS researchers, officials, etc. in order to present the findings of their investigations; and contribute to the development of GIS research through organizational exchanges. >> http://www.gisa-japan.org/eng/

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  Research Center for Climate Change Adaptation

  • Keio University, Tokyo

  • Director

    • Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
    • Keio University, Tokyo

    Based at the Shonan Fujisawa Campus of Keio University, just north of Yokohama, RCCCA is able to draw on more than 150 years of international connections developed since the university was founded, but is dedicated to expanding the network especially with groups devoted to innovation and to practical efforts. In 2011 RCCCA of Keio University became the host for the Northeast Asia region APAN node. Students and professors of Keio University take part as active contributors and participants of the network, conduct research, and act as facilitators between practitioners and communities in need of support in the face of climate change.

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  Tokyo City University

  • Associate Professor

    • Apr 1997 - Mar 2003

    Research on urban heat islands.

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  Construction Technology Institute, Corp

  • Engineer

    • Apr 1992 - Mar 1993

    Consulting and application of geospatial information technology.