JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Overseas Researcher FY 2019 Kanto Host Institute Region Name(Nationality) Research Subject Period Host Researcher Prefecture PRODHAN, M. A. Dissecting the genetic basis of root JIRCAS May 12, 2019~ Kanto vigor: applications for improving rice WISSUWA, Matthias May 11, 2021 Ibaraki for a changing world Senior Researcher Crop, Livestock and Environmental Division

AUSTRALIA DING, Y. Trauma Writing of Postwar Okinawan Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto Literature BABA, Mika Aug 31, 2021 Ibaraki Associate Professor Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

CHINA JIANG, B. New Functional Ceramic Membranes National Institute for Materials Science Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Using Nanoporous Noble Metals SAKKA, Yoshio Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki Senior Scientist Research Center for Functional Materials

CHINA LIU, Q. Petrology and tectonics of the Central University of Tsukuba Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Asian Orogenic Belt TSUNOGAE, Toshiaki Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki Professor Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

CHINA MA, H. Resource recycling system combining National Institute for Environmental Studies Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto anaerobic digestion and ANAMMOX KOBAYASHI, Takuro Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki using HAP-forming granules Senior researcher Center for material cycles and waste management research

CHINA SUN, X. L. Investigation of chemical mixture National Institute for Environmental Studies Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto effects on children's health in e-waste NAKAYAMA, Shoji Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki recycling process Head Exposure Dynamics Research Section, Centre for Health and Environmental Risk Research

CHINA HYNEK, J. Novel porous frameworks based on National Institute for Materials Science Oct 1, 2019~ Kanto pseudotetrahedral tetrapyrroles for HILL, Jonathan Sep 30, 2021 Ibaraki separation of chiral molecules Chief Scientist International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics

CZECH EMRAN, M. Y. Low-power energy, portable nano- National Institute for Materials Science May 1, 2019~ Kanto sensor chipset devices as early-stage EL-SAFTY, Sherif Apr 30, 2021 Ibaraki diagnoses of neuronal diseases Managing Researcher Research Center for Functional Materials

EGYPT BLOYET, C. Development of Nontoxic Biomarkers National Institute for Materials Science May 7, 2019~ Kanto Adapted for Multiphoton Excitation SHIRAHATA, Naoto May 6, 2021 Ibaraki Toward Cancer Theranostics. Associate Principal Investigator International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics

FRANCE DUCONSEILLE, A. Sensing protein oxidation by National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Sep 16, 2019~ Kanto spectroscopy -Find a marker from MOTOYAMA, Michiyo Sep 15, 2021 Ibaraki nutrition and digestion point of view- Senior researcher Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science

FRANCE BASU, T. S. Vertical spin transistors with organic National Institute for Materials Science Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto molecules as quantum dots: Futuristic HAYAKAWA, Ryoma Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki spintronics device Senior researcher International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics

INDIA BHANJA, P. Design and synthesis of novel National Institute for Materials Science Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto mesoporous metal oxides and YAMAUCHI, Yusuke Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki phosphates Group Leader International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)

INDIA SRINIVASAN, B. Exploiting the Refractory Rare-Earth National Institute for Materials Science Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Compounds for High Temperature MORI, Takao Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki Thermoelectrics Group Leader International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)

INDIA GRAMAZIO, P. Molecular and physiological University of Tsukuba Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto elucidation of GABA metabolism in EZURA, Hiroshi Mar 31, 2021 Ibaraki melon Professor Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

ITALY KISS, B. Exploring the governance dynamics of University Nov 1, 2019~ Kanto nature-based solutions for enhancing TAKAHASHI, Wakana Oct 31, 2021 Tochigi urban resilience Associate Professor School of International Studies

SWEDEN KIRSZENBLAT, L. C. Investigating the functional RIKEN Jun 1, 2019~ Kanto relationships between sleep and KAZAMA, Hokto May 31, 2021 sensory processing Team Leader Center for Brain Science

AUSTRALIA RANA, M. Signal Processing Based Optimal Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Filtering Techniques for Cyber SHIMAMURA, Tetsuya Mar 31, 2021 Saitama Physical Systems Professor Graduate School of Science and Engineering

BANGLADESH CHEN, Y. Accelerated quantum control methods RIKEN Sep 30, 2019~ Kanto NORI, Franco Sep 29, 2021 Saitama Chief Scientist RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research

CHINA WANG, Y. Investigation of thermoelectric RIKEN Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto properties among rylene diimide based TAKIMIYA, Kazuo Mar 31, 2021 Saitama n-type organic semiconductors Team Leader Center for Emergent Matter Science

CHINA SAINT MARTIN, M. Role of APLP1 and APLP2 expressed RIKEN Jun 1, 2019~ Kanto C. in astrocytes on astrocyte/synapse GODA, Yukiko May 31, 2021 Saitama interactions and synaptic plasticity Team Leader RIKEN Center for Brain Science

FRANCE ANNAMALAI, P. Piezoelectric Soft Materials Based on RIKEN Jul 14, 2019~ Kanto Magnetically Oriented Cellulose ISHIDA, Yasuhiro Jul 13, 2021 Saitama Nanocrystals Team Leader Center for Emergent Matter Science

INDIA BUKHANKO, V. Highly active heterogeneous RIKEN Jul 1, 2019~ Kanto photocatalysts on the basis of late- YAMADA, Yoichi Jun 30, 2021 Saitama transition metals. Team Leader RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science

UKRAINE ZHANG, P. Study of topological superconductors The Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto using laser photoelectron spectroscopy KONDO, Takeshi Mar 31, 2021 Chiba Associate professor The institute for Solid State Physics

CHINA FEDYNITCH, A. Interdisciplinary link between Ultra- The University of Tokyo Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto High Energy Cosmic Rays, Hadronic SAGAWA, Hiroyuki Aug 31, 2021 Chiba Interactions and Multi-Messenger Professor Institute for Cosmic Ray Research astrophysics

GERMANY BERMEJO NIEVAS, Deep Learning for Craniofacial National Research Institute of Police Science Jun 1, 2019~ Kanto E. Superimposition, a Forensic IMAIZUMI, Kazuhiko Nov 30, 2020 Chiba Identification technique Head of second biology section First Department of Forensic Science

SPAIN CAUQUOIN, A. P. Development of water isotope The University of Tokyo Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto incorporated Earth System Model and YOSHIMURA, Kei Aug 31, 2021 Chiba first Euro- intercomparison Associate Professor Institute of Industrial Science

FRANCE EVANS, M. J. The urban functional landscape: the The University of Tokyo Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto effect of urbanisation on ecosystem MIYASHITA, Tadashi Aug 31, 2021 Tokyo services provided by insects Professor Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences

AUSTRALIA GAISIN, I. M. Deligne-Lusztig varieties and the The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Fargues-Fontaine curve IMAI, Naoki Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Associate Professor Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences

AUSTRALIA TAYLOR, L. A. Urban nature integration for human The University of Tokyo Nov 18, 2019~ Kanto wellbeing in Tokyo, Japan HASHIMOTO, Shizuka Nov 17, 2021 Tokyo Associate Professor Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences

AUSTRALIA DASTOGEER, K. Engineering of synthetic and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Apr 24, 2019~ Kanto functional rice microbiome that confers OKAZAKI, Shin Apr 23, 2021 Tokyo resistance to pathogen Associate professor Graduate School of Agriculture

BANGLADESH DA SILVA EHALT, R. Jesuit mission of the early modern Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Japan and moral theological issues KAWAMURA, Shinzo Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo professor Faculty of Humanities

BRAZIL CHEN, E. C. Genomic basis of adaptive advantages The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto of autopolyploids and allopolyploids IWASAKI, Wataru Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Associate Professor Graduate School of Science

CANADA GUAN, K. Study on microstructures and The University of Tokyo Nov 1, 2019~ Kanto mechanical properties of wrought Mg- ABE, Eiji Oct 31, 2021 Tokyo RE-based alloys Professor Graduate School of Engineering

CHINA HU, Y. Structural mechanisms of The University of Tokyo Sep 26, 2019~ Kanto crystallization and complex-liquid TANAKA, Hajime Sep 25, 2021 Tokyo behaviors of phase change materials Professor Institute of Industrial Science

CHINA LI, N. A comparative study of the Dunhuang International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto manuscripts, Yiqiejingyinyi,and Old OCHIAI, Toshinori Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Japanese Sutras Professor Graduate School of Buddhist Studies

CHINA LIAO, M. Research on the Ritual Studies in the Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Early and Middle Qing Dynasty HASHIMOTO, Hidemi Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Professor School of International Politics, Economics and Communication

CHINA QIAN, K. Deep Learning for Intensive The University of Tokyo Sep 30, 2019~ Kanto Longitudinal Biomedical Signals and YAMAMOTO, Yoshiharu Sep 29, 2021 Tokyo its Health Related AI Applications Professor

CHINA SUN, Z. Stretch-Tolerant, High Tensile The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Strength Aerogels Embedded with SAITO, Tsuguyuki Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Oriented Cellulose Nanofibers Associate Professor Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences

CHINA WANG, F. Research on Influence Maximization Tokyo University of Technology Apr 10, 2019~ Kanto Algorithm and Recommendation OHYAMA, Yasuhiro Apr 9, 2021 Tokyo Application based on Social Big Data Professor School of Engineering

CHINA YIN, X. Mechanisms of flattening growth The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto regulation in unifacial leaves by PRS TSUKAYA, Hirokazu Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo genes Professor Graduate School of Science

CHINA YUAN, D. Exploitation of the intelligent image- The University of Tokyo May 30, 2019~ Kanto activated cell sorting technology for GODA, Keisuke May 29, 2021 Tokyo diverse biomedical applications Professor School of Science

CHINA ZHAO, K. Fault-Tolerant Control Method for Tokyo University of Technology Apr 10, 2019~ Kanto Demagnetization of Permanent SHE, Jinhua Apr 9, 2021 Tokyo Magnet Synchronous Motors Professor School of Engineering

CHINA MEISTER, D. High-Performance Ray Tracing for The University of Tokyo Aug 26, 2019~ Kanto Real-Time Light Transport Simulation HACHISUKA, Toshiya Aug 25, 2021 Tokyo Associate Professor Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

CZECH LEON, J. C. Template-directed synthesis of The University of Tokyo Jun 1, 2019~ Kanto asymmetric metal nanomaterials SHIONOYA, Mitsuhiko May 31, 2021 Tokyo using artificial metallo-DNA Professor School of Science

GERMANY LILL, F. Intergenerational solidarity in ageing National Institute of Population and Social Security Research Jul 13, 2019~ Kanto populations: a multidimensional and FUKUDA, Setsuya Jul 12, 2021 Tokyo multinational approach Senior Researcher Department of Research Planning and Coordination

GERMANY WEISS, T. W. Institutionalization of social Sep 15, 2019~ Kanto movements in Japan. A field TANAKA, Mikihito Sep 14, 2021 Tokyo theoretical perspective. Associate Professor Faculty of Political Science and Economics

GERMANY AHMED, A. K. Diversity and coevolution of The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto mutualism between plants and KAWAKITA, Atsushi Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo pollinating gall midges Professor Graduate School of Science

EGYPT AHMED, H. S. Micro RNAs as biomarkers for Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Apr 7, 2019~ Kanto enhancement of female reproduction WATANABE, Gen Apr 6, 2021 Tokyo Professor Institute of Agriculture

EGYPT ELSAMADONY, M. M. Adsorption treatment using carbon Tokyo Institute of Technology May 7, 2019~ Kanto nanocomposite for removal of FUJII, Manabu May 6, 2021 Tokyo persistent organic micropollutants Specially Appointed Associate Professor School of Environment and Society

EGYPT GONZALEZ-LOPEZ, I. REMEMBERING AND Mar 30, 2020~ Kanto FORGETTING: REMAKES AND SAITO, Ayako Mar 29, 2022 Tokyo ADAPTATIONS OF OCCUPIED Professor Faculty of Letters JAPAN

SPAIN BONFANTE, G. A Novel Fabrication of Dissoluble The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Microneedle Patch for Bio-Medical KIM, Beomjoon Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Applications and Monitoring Professor Institute of Industrial Science

FRANCE BREUILS, S. M. Geometric Algebra and its application Research Organization of Information and Systems Jul 16, 2019~ Kanto in discrete geometry and topology. SUGIMOTO, Akihiro Jul 15, 2021 Tokyo professor National Institute of Informatics

FRANCE CAZENILLE, L. Bio-micro-robots as building blocks for Ochanomizu University Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto smart materials AUBERT-KATO, Nathanael Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Assistant Professor Faculty of Core Research

FRANCE SALA, A. Y. Japanese lawyers, legal mobilizations The University of Tokyo Oct 7, 2019~ Kanto and social movements MIZUMACHI, Yuichiro Oct 6, 2021 Tokyo Professor Institute of Social Science

FRANCE LEE, J. M. Development of stimuli-responsive The University of Tokyo Sep 30, 2019~ Kanto hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks SATO, Hiroshi Sep 29, 2021 Tokyo Lecturer

UNITED KINGDOM BURAGOHAIN, M. Understanding the nature of The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto interstellar PAHs based on a combined SAKON, Itsuki Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo approach Assistant Professor Graduate School of Science

INDIA CHANDEL, A. K. Development of new injectable The University of Tokyo Apr 8, 2019~ Kanto hydrogels with anti-adhesive, ITO, Taichi Apr 7, 2021 Tokyo hemostatic, and antimicrobial Associate Professor Graduate School of Medicine properties

INDIA MAITI, D. Development of nanocapsules loaded The University of Tokyo Jul 15, 2019~ Kanto with scintillating particles for MIYATA, Kanjiro Jul 14, 2021 Tokyo radiotherapy Associate Professor Graduate School of Engineering

INDIA TAK, R. K. Development of Backbone Modification Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation Apr 8, 2019~ Kanto of Peptides and Proteins SHIBASAKI, Masakatsu Apr 7, 2021 Tokyo Director Institute of Microbial Chemistry

INDIA DE RENZI, M. Diagrammatic Construction of Non- Waseda University Oct 2, 2019~ Kanto Semisimple TQFTs MURAKAMI, Jun Oct 1, 2021 Tokyo Professor Faculty of Science and Engineering

ITALY LIVIERI, P. The Theory of Immediacy. The Logic Nov 1, 2019~ Kanto of Epistemological and Ethical YAMAGUCHI, Seiichi Oct 31, 2021 Tokyo Hypotheses. Professor The Graduate School of Humanities

ITALY ROSTI, M. Large-scale numerical simulation of The University of Tokyo Aug 1, 2019~ Kanto gas-solid-liquid flow in air-lift pump TAKAGI, Shu Jul 31, 2021 Tokyo for deep-sea mining Professor Graduate School of Engineering

ITALY KITHINJI, K. L. Political Economy of Mobile Phone Hosei University Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Money Exchange Technology in ASAMI, Yasuhito Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Kenya: Implications for Japanese ODA Professor Department of Global Politics, Faculty of Law

KENYA SO, H. Study on the Scope of National The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Regulatory Autonomy in International NAKATANI, Kazuhiro Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Investment Law Professor Graduate Schools for Law and Politics

KOREA (REP. OF KOREA) ABUTAHA, F. Y. Effect of Alkaline Activators and The University of Tokyo Aug 10, 2019~ Kanto Binder on the Properties of Volcanic NOGUCHI, Takafumi Aug 9, 2021 Tokyo Ash-based Geopolymer Mortar Professor Graduate School of Engineering

PALESTINE KOWALCZYK, B. M. Nihon no sakka: Constructing Literary The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Careers in the Japanese Literary NUMANO, Mitsuyoshi Mar 31, 2020 Tokyo World Professor The Graduate School of Humanities and Socciology

POLAND JAMMO, S. Investigating human behavior during The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto the Neolithization intra/beyond the NISHIAKI, Yoshihiro Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Fertile Crescent Professor The University Musuem

SYRIA CHIU, W. Enhancing stability and selectivity of The University of Tokyo Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto self-powered gas sensors by nano- TOSHIYOSHI, Hiroshi Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo Au/ZnO decorated polyaniline Professor Institute of Industrial Science

TAIWAN EDWARDS, S. T. Internationalization of Higher The University of Tokyo Jun 3, 2019~ Kanto Education and the Experiences of KITAMURA, Yuto Jun 2, 2021 Tokyo International Students in Japan Associate Professor Graduate School of Education

U.S.A. KHALMIRZAEVA, S. The Oral Tradition of the Blind Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto Musicians of Kyushu: History, Form, HYOHDOH, Hiromi Mar 31, 2021 Tokyo and Function Professor Graduate School of Humanities

UZBEKISTAN AKALIYSKI, P. I. Cultural and Social Change in Affluent Oct 1, 2019~ Kanto Societies: East Asia and the Nordics TANIGUCHI, Naoko Sep 30, 2021 Kanagawa compared Associate Professor Graduate School of System Design and Management

BULGARIA CHEN, Y. Exploring polycomb-mediated genomic RIKEN Aug 1, 2019~ Kanto imprinting in human and its INOUE, Azusa Jul 31, 2021 Kanagawa application to ART Senior Scientist RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences

CHINA HU, L. Investigation of metal-insulator Tokyo Institute of Technology Sep 25, 2019~ Kanto transition and negative thermal AZUMA, Masaki Sep 24, 2021 Kanagawa expansion in layered ruthenates Professor Institute of Innovative Research

CHINA BRANDNER, K. Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics of Keio University Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto Collective Quantum Matter SAITO, Keiji Aug 31, 2021 Kanagawa Professor Faculty of Science and Technology

GERMANY TRISNANTO, S. Analysis of magnetization dynamics of Yokohama National University Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto magnetic nanoparticles for new TAKEMURA, Yasushi Mar 31, 2021 Kanagawa diagnostic imaging technology Professor Faculty of Engineering

INDONESIA MANI, G. K. Next Generation Implantable Apr 15, 2019~ Kanto Nanosensor Technology for Monitoring TSUCHIYA, Kazuyoshi Apr 14, 2021 Kanagawa Single Cell Metabolites Professor School of Engineering

INDIA VILLANI, E. Shaping Conducting Polymer Fibers Tokyo Institute of Technology Nov 18, 2019~ Kanto by Means of INAGI, Shinsuke Nov 17, 2021 Kanagawa Electrochemiluminescence Microscopy Associate Professor School of Materials and Chemical Technology

ITALY ABBASI, S. A. In vivo genome editing using Kawasaki Institute of Industrial Promotion Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto hepatocyte-targeted RNA delivery KATAOKA, Kazunori Mar 31, 2021 Kanagawa system Director General

JORDAN BALCYTIS, A. Photonic crystal nanolaaser and its Yokohama National University Apr 1, 2019~ Kanto applications BABA, Toshihiko Mar 31, 2021 Kanagawa Professor Faculty of Engineering

LITHUANIA SCHUMACHER, K. D. Sustainable Finance in Europe and Tokyo Institute of Technology Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto Japan: How the Low-Carbon Energy NISHIKIZAWA, Shigeo Aug 31, 2021 Kanagawa Transition can be implemented at the Associate Professor School of Environment and Society Project Level

LUXEMBOURG LIM, P. Novel Infection Models for Sep 1, 2019~ Kanto Development of Artificial Bone with AIZAWA, Mamoru Aug 31, 2021 Kanagawa Antibacterial and Osteogenic Efficacy Professor Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Science and Technology

SINGAPORE FISHMAN, M. R. Characterization of the signaling RIKEN Nov 30, 2019~ Kanto pathway utilized by parasitic plants SHIRASU, Ken Oct 29, 2021 Kanagawa during haustorium induction Group Director RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science

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