Member

Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects

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  • Ph.D.
  • Research Manager
  • Associate Professor

  Noriko (Kondo-) Okamoto Activities Provision of External Funding Opportunities Research Promotion Policy Planning Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Decision Support for Executive Members
  

  Noriko (Kondo-) Okamoto

  • Ph.D.
  • Research Manager
  • Associate Professor

  After completing a Master's degree in Genetic Science at Hiroshima University, she ventured to the United States to work as a Research Assistant at University of Texas Southwestern Medical center. Subsequently, she engaged in a project on neurodegenerative diseases at the Institute of Physiology and Biochemistry at University of Munich, Germany. Following this, she spent four and a half years conducting mitochondrial research at University of Utah in the United States. Upon returning to Japan, she dedicated herself to the quality control of mitochondrial research at National Institute of Basic Biology and obtained Ph.D. at Nagoya University. Transitioning to Tokyo Institute of Technology, she continued mitochondrial research at the Graduate School FBS, Osaka University from 2010 onwards. In 2016, she shifted her focus to research promotion within the Planning and Public Relations Office of the same department. She started her current career in April, 2024.

  • Provision of External Funding Opportunities
  • Research Promotion Policy Planning
  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Decision Support for Executive Members

  She aspires to provide hands-on research support and contribute to the advancement of collaborative international research endeavors drawing from the rich experiences of research and education in diverse settings.

  Mail

  okamoto.noriko.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4817

  
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  • Research Manager
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor

  Yasushi Sogabe Activities Provision of External Funding Opportunities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis
  

  Yasushi Sogabe

  • Research Manager
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor

  He received his M.Eng. from the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka　University. In 1988, he joined Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (now Panasonic Corporation), where he contributed to global video recording standards, and technology strategy within the AVC Business Division. He later transitioned to the Human Resources Division within the corporate headquarters, where he designed global evaluation systems for engineers and led technical talent strategy. He subsequently served as General Manager of Product Planning and Customer Research in the Home Appliance Business Division. Throughout his career, he also led various company-wide and cross-divisional strategic initiatives. He assumed his current academic position in October 2025

  • Provision of External Funding Opportunities
  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis

  Drawing on a wide range of experience and insights gained through corporate work, I approach problem-solving with sincerity’Sunao- mind’ and a hands-on mindset, aiming to support and strengthen research capabilities at Osaka University.

  Mail

  sogabe.yasushi.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4817

  
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  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer)

  Yumiko Iwase Activities Provision of External Funding Opportunities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis
  

  Yumiko Iwase

  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer)

  She graduated from the Division of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Osaka, with a concentration in Nursing. She obtained a master’s degree in Community Health Nursing and Public Health Nursing from the Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo. She is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program in the Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University. Her professional experience includes working as a public health nurse at Kamakura City Office and contributing to community health policy and research at the Japan Nursing Association. She served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University. Since October 2025, she has been serving as Chief Research Administrator at the Office of Management and Planning, The University of Osaka.

  • Provision of External Funding Opportunities
  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis

  I would like to make the most of my experience in teaching and research as a faculty member and devote myself to further contributions.

  Mail

  iwase.yumiko.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4830

  
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  • Ph.D.
  • Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

  Daichi Yoshizawa Activities Provision of External Funding Opportunities Research Promotion Policy Planning Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Research Analytics
  

  Daichi Yoshizawa

  • Ph.D.
  • Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

  He received his Ph.D. (Science) from Graduate School of Science, Osaka University. As a student, he belonged to the Research Center for Advanced High Magnetic Field Science, where he mainly conducted research on magnetism under extreme conditions. After obtaining his Ph.D., he engaged in research on magnetism in the nano range at the Institute for Molecular Science. Since May 2023, he has been working as a research administrator.

  • Provision of External Funding Opportunities
  • Research Promotion Policy Planning
  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Research Analytics

  Mail

  yoshizawa.daichi.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4819

  
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  • Ph.D.
  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Academic Policy Researcher

  Chiaki Fujii Activities Provision of External Funding Opportunities Research Promotion Policy Planning Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis
  

  Chiaki Fujii

  • Ph.D.
  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Academic Policy Researcher

  She received her Ph.D（Area Studies）from Kyoto University. Her research was popular Islam on the East African Coast. She has been engaged in research and project management as a JSPS Research Fellow (PD, RPD) at The University of Osaka, and as an Assistant Professor, Project Associate Professor, and Visiting Associate Professor at Kyoto University. In April 2025, she started her current career as a research administrator.

  • Provision of External Funding Opportunities
  • Research Promotion Policy Planning
  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis

  Mail

  fujii.chiaki.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4830

  
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  • Ph.D.
  • Senior Research Manager
  • Professor

  Michiko Muraki Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Social Impact Analytics Management Analytics IR System Development
  

  Michiko Muraki

  • Ph.D.
  • Senior Research Manager
  • Professor

  She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Tokyo Medical and Dental University. She had been engaging in systems biology and cell biology research at several universities in Japan and the United States. After working at Nara Institute of Science and Technology as an Assistant Professor (URA), she assumed her current position at Osaka University since February 2018. Here she has been challenging to enhance Osaka university's research capabilities through research development and institutional research by utilizing her academic background.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Social Impact Analytics
  • Management Analytics
  • IR System Development

  Mail

  muraki.michiko.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6105-6126

  
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  • Ph.D.
  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer)

  Akiko Oki Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Management Analytics Research Analytics
  

  Akiko Oki

  • Ph.D.
  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer)

  Akiko Oki received a Ph. D. in Health Sciences from Osaka University. She engaged in biomedical imaging and technology research at National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center as a predocroral fellow. After that, she worked at Kyoto University Hospital as a radiological technologist. Since November 2022, she has been working as a research administrator to enhance the Osaka university's research capacity.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Management Analytics
  • Research Analytics

  Mail

  oki.akiko.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6105-6126

  
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  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Lecturer

  Yoshiko Furuya Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Social Impact Analytics Research Analytics
  

  Yoshiko Furuya

  • Chief Research Administrator
  • Lecturer

  Yoshiko Furuya has been engaged in international educational programs and research support as an administrative staff member at the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, the Center for International Educational Exchange (Osaka University), the International College of Osaka University (Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program), the National Museum of Ethnology, and the Immunology Frontier Research Center (Osaka University). She started her career as a university research administrator in the Office of Management and Planning, Osaka University in April, 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Arts in Language and Culture. Her hobby is growing roses.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Social Impact Analytics
  • Research Analytics

  Mail

  furuya.yoshiko.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6105-6130

  
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  • Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Academic Policy Researcher

  Nao Hoshinouchi Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Social Impact Analytics Research Analytics
  

  Nao Hoshinouchi

  • Research Administrator
  • Specially Appointed Academic Policy Researcher

  Nao holds an M.A. in Engineering from Kyoto University, specializing in the maintenance of reinforced concrete structures. After graduation, she joined JAXA as an engineer. Since February 2025, she has been working as a research administrator at Osaka University.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Social Impact Analytics
  • Research Analytics

  Mail

  hoshinouchi.nao.omp@osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6105-6131

  
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  • Research Administrator

  Risa Arakawa Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Management Analytics Research Analytics
  

  Risa Arakawa

  • Research Administrator

  She received M.A. from the Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University. She joined Osaka University as an administrative staff member in 2015. She was engaged in receiving and implementing KAKENHI and donations at the Graduate School of Medicine, and in payroll at the Personnel Division. She also worked at the Recruitment Examination Office for National University Corporation Employees of Kinki Area. Since April 2024, she has been working as a research administrator.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Management Analytics
  • Research Analytics

  Mail

  arakawa-r@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4981

  
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  • Research Administrator

  Nichina Yamagami Activities Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects Research Trend Analysis Management Analytics Research Analytics Analytical HR Development
  

  Nichina Yamagami

  • Research Administrator

  A graduate of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Osaka University, she worked as a career advisor at Persol Career Co., Ltd., supporting job seekers through career transitions, and later managed HR and labor affairs at The University of Osaka Hospital and the Graduate School of Dentistry. She has been in her current role since October 2025.

  • Fostering Multidisciplinary Research Projects
  • Research Trend Analysis
  • Management Analytics
  • Research Analytics
  • Analytical HR Development

  Mail

  nishimura-ni@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

  Tel

  06-6879-4345