valderrama.arvin.gt@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
University of Tsukuba
(Social Impact Project | Campus-in-Campus Initiative)
Social Impact Promotion Office | Bureau of Global Initiative
Administration Center,
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki,
JAPAN. 305-8577
arvin.valderrama@aimjp.net
AIM JP Solution
(Tech Development and Education)
Tsukuba City Industrial Promotion Center
Tsukuba Startup Park 1F
2-5-1 Azuma, Tsukuba, Ibaraki,
JAPAN. 305-0031
I am currently the University of Tsukuba's coordinator for the MEXT initiative "Multicultural Campus Project towards Social Impact" which aims to develop and implement Problem-Based Learning opportunities inside and outside Japan. I also manage UT's Campus-in-Campus (CiC) Initiative, which partners with 13 universities worldwide as of 2026. The CiC network allows for the sharing of research and educational resources, breaking down institutional and national barriers. I am also involved in designing and developing appropriate technologies. I have experience in molecular biology, chemical engineering, equipment design, and optimization. I collaborate with diverse teams to brainstorm and create solutions that improve quality of life and enhance human capabilities.
2024 - present [Specially Appointed Professor]
Principal Investigator, Appropriate Technology (AppTech) Lab, AIM JP Solution
Focus on appropriate technology co-creation with local communities in Japan and in developing countries.
2024 - present [Program Coordinator]
Social Impact Project, Social Impact Promotion Office, University of Tsukuba
Multicultural Co-learning Program of University of Tsukuba to expand internationalization of Japanese Universities
Campus-in-Campus, Bureau of Global Initiative, University of Tsukuba
The Campus-in-Campus Initiative works among the partner universities utilizing research and educational resources without national or institutional barriers.
2017 - 2024 [Manager]
Appropriate Technology Course, University of Tsukuba
Students conduct Problem-Based Learning activity on local issues in Japan and overseas.
2021 - 2024 [Researcher]
Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba
Research Theme: Improving the Quality of Life through Appropriate Technology and Applications of AI in Human Biology
2021 - 2022 [Guest Lecturer]
Current Trends in Food Technology and Challenges Obtaining UN’s SDGs, Ibaraki University
2018 - 2020 [Research Fellowship]
SIGMA and T-CReDO, University of Tsukuba
Research Theme: Translational Medicine (Sensors and Wearable Devices)
2015 - 2020 [Special Fellow, MEXT-JSPS]
Leading Graduate School Doctoral Program, University of Tsukuba
Research Theme: Post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression by the Ccr4-Not Complex
2014 - 2015 [Graduate Research Assistant]
Pure Earth NPO (Previously Blacksmith Institute)
Research Theme: Environmental analysis and Bioremediation of Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River system, Philippines
2012 - 2014 [Science Research Specialist / University Research Associate]
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Research Theme: Design and fabrication of bioenergy systems from agricultural wastes and byproducts
2015 - 2021 [Ph.D. in Human Biology]
School of Integrative and Global Majors, University of Tsukuba
2012 - 2015 [M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Pollution Engineering)]
Graduate School, University of the Philippines Los Baños
2010 - 2011 [Certificate in Sustainable Development of Agrobiological Resources in Indo-China Region]
School of Life and Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba
2005 - 2012 [B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering]
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technologies, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Mar 2024 Appropriate Technology (AppTech) Immersion. A.L. Valderrama, T. Taketomi, N. Gogoleva, K. Irie. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral and Poster Presentation)
Mar 2024 Gyromagnet Glove: aiding tremor control and restoring independence. N. Mohamed, N. Zamani, A.L. Valderrama. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster Presentation)
Mar 2024 Improving the sleep quality for cancer patients (Sleep-well kit). T. Tran, S. Sarkar, A. Florece, A.L. Valderrama. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster Presentation)
Mar 2024 Sustainable and Applicable Lifting Tool (SALT) for traditional salt farmers in Kusamba, Indonesia. M. Lomanto, R. Fatawy, A. Tikhonov, A.L. Valderrama. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral and Poster Presentation)
Mar 2024 FeedMe Game: proper nutrition education app for children. T. Socheata, W. Thwe, A.L. Valderrama. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral and Poster Presentation)
Mar 2024 Empowering Daisan no ibasho through an innovative review system. S. Doi, M. Siyam, A.L. Valderrama. Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2024 Tokyo, Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster Presentation)
Oct 2023 Effects of visual stimuli on facial expressions and emotions. A.L. Valderrama, T. Nagata. 28th JFACE Annual Conference (Forum Kaogaku 2023), Tsukuba, Japan
Jul 2023 Random Combination Selection with Iterative Step (RACSIS) learning system for facial expression recognition. T. Taketomi, A.L. Valderrama, T. Nagata. 16th International Conference on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, Albi, France
Mar 2023 WHQ: Facial Recognition system for classrooms. S. Kim, V. Rana, A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Nakahara Children's Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2023 TopoShare: blockchain solution for experimental mice management. Z. Javan, K. Li, T.A. Dinh, A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Nakahara Children's Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2023 Stress Detective: stress detection and prevention system for graduate students. D.S.T. Nguyen, W. Yinghao, L. Ching-Wei, T. Taketomi, A.L. Valderrama, T. Nagata, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Nakahara Children's Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2022 BVAE: assistive technology for the visually impaired. K. Nguyen, N. Grooms, S. Tsumoto. A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Nakahara Children's Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2022 HaraStop: anti-chikan (molestation in public transport vehicle) monitoring system. N. Gogoleva, N.N. Hoang, M. Clarin, A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Nakahara Children's Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2022 Saya Pedal: computer keyboard system for people with limb impairments. S. Suzuki, A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2022, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2021 Automatic recognition of traffic signals in twilight and nighttime. A. Wakimoto, S. Keisham, X. Kui, T. Noguchi, C. Louis, A.L. Valderrama, T. Nagata. Dynamic Image Processing for Real Application Workshop 2021 (DIA 2021), Toyama International Conference Center, Toyama, Japan.
Feb 2020 Changes in the situation and motivation of graduate students from the ASEAN Region from 2010-2020. A.L. Valderrama. Office of Global Initiative Biannual Meeting, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Oct 2019 Visual cognition reconstruction using a single-channel EEG. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, T. Nagata. Tsukuba Conference 2019, Tsukuba, Japan.
Oct 2019 Babyula: sound-based baby tracker. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, K. Yoshida. Medical/Biological Fields Session, Tsukuba Conference 2019, Tsukuba, Japan.
Sep 2019 Using Appropriate Technology in attaining UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. A.L. Valderrama, S. Suzuki. Appropriate Technology Forum Japan, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2019 Akachan smart snug for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Prevention. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, K. Yoshida. Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2019, Belle Salle, Nishi Shinjuku, Japan.
Mar 2019 Appropriate Technology Education in Japan. A.L. Valderrama, S. Suzuki, K. Irie, Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2019, Belle Salle, Nishi Shinjuku, Japan.
Mar 2019 EEG-based image reconstruction. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem, H. Takatori, T. Nagata, Technology Splash and Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2019, Belle Salle, Nishi Shinjuku, Japan.
Dec 2018 Wearable sensors for monitoring infant condition. S.B. Maezono, K. Yoshida, A.L. Valderrama, K. Sakamoto, SPARK/T-CReDO Research Studio 2018, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Oct 2018 The distinct roles of Ccr4-Not complex deadenylases are dependent on the phase of yeast growth. A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, K. Irie. 34th International Symposium on Specialized Yeast, Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina.
Aug 2018 Pop2 and Ccr4 have distinct and overlapping roles in the translational repression of LRG1 mRNA. A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, and K. Irie. Yeast Genetics Meeting, Stanford University, Stanford, USA.
Jul 2018 Emotisync for Asperger’s Syndrome patients. A.L. Valderrama, P.A. Lo, A. Li, and M. Cummins, SPARK Meeting on Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany.
Jul 2018 Advances in portable Brain-Computer Interfaces. A.L. Valderrama, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem, T. Nagata, Digital Business in 2020, Mizuho Information and Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
May 2018 Cytoplasmic deadenylases of Ccr4-Not complex have overlapping roles in the translational repression, A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, K. Irie, Non-Conventional Yeast: from Basic Research to Application, University of Rzeszow, Poland.
Mar 2018 Potential uses of portable EEG devices. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem, H. Takatori, T. Honda, T. Nagata. DMM.Make Technology Pitch, DMM.make Akiba, Tokyo, Japan.
Mar 2018 TelepaSee: a mind scanner. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem, H. Takatori, T. Honda, Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference 2018, TEPIA Advanced Technology Hall, Tokyo, Japan.
Jan 2018 Visualizing thoughts project. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono, K Sakamoto, A Boem. 3rd Business Plan Competition of Leading Graduate Program, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Nov 2017 Cytoplasmic deadenylases Pop2 and Ccr4 have overlapping roles in translational repression. A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, and K. Irie. Cutting Edge Developments in RNA Biology for the Control of Gene Expression, OIST Seaside House, Okinawa, Japan
Oct 2017 Ph.D. Program in Human Biology: cultivating the seed of future global industries. A.L. Valderrama. MEXT-JSPS Leading Graduate School Forum, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, Nagoya, Japan.
Oct 2017 Current situation and direction of the Human Biology Program at the University of Tsukuba. A.L. Valderrama. MEXT-JSPS Leading Graduate School Forum, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, Nagoya, Japan.
Sep 2017 Internet of Things: interdisciplinary applications and social perspectives. A.L. Valderrama, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem. Interdisciplinary Workshop on Science and Patents (TGSW -IWP 2017), Tsukuba, Japan.
Sep 2017 Caf1 protein of the CCR4-NOT complex is required for translational repression in stationary phase. A.L. Valderrama, K. Irie. 16th Joint Symposium 2017 of National Taiwan University, Kyoto University, and University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Sep 2017 Current situation and networking activities of the Filipino scholars in Tsukuba. A.L. Valderrama, G.R. Lara, A.B. Parico. Tsukuba Global Science Week - 3rd Overseas Alumni Conference 2017
Sep 2017 Yeast Genetics: post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, K. Irie. University of Edinburgh Summer Program, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 2017 Cytoplasmic deadenylases Ccr4 and Pop2 are required for translational repression of LRG1 mRNA in the Stationary Phase. A.L. Valderrama, D.L. Duy, Y. Suda, K. Irie. 28th International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology (ICYGMB), Prague, Czech Republic
Mar 2017 Wearable IoT for healthcare and monitoring, A.L. Valderrama. Innovative Idea Generation Battle for Issues on the Year 2025, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
Feb 2017 A localized communication system for real-time detection of the public transportation vehicle for Tokyo 2020 (JP-Bus Go!). A.L. Valderrama, K. Sakamoto, A. Boem, J. Brumley. Second Business Plan Competition for Leading Doctoral Programs, Belle Salle Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.
Feb 2017 Mabuhay World Citizens' Retirement Homes. A.L. Valderrama, S.B. Maezono. Second Business Plan Competition for Leading Doctoral Programs, Belle Salle Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.
Dec 2016 Radio-based location system for Jeepneys in the Philippines. A.L. Valderrama, K. Sakamoto, S. Matsumoto, K. Oyama, H. Tran. Appropriate Technology Final Pitch 2016. BiVi Tsukuba, Japan.
Sept 2016 Retirement program in the Philippines: outsourcing geriatric care needs in Japan. A.L. Valderrama, S.B Maezono Tsukuba Global Science Week - International Symposium on Bio Entrepreneurship, Tsukuba, Japan.
Mar 2016 Nuclear export of single native mRNA molecule. M. Diaz, C. Londero, M. Toderi, A.L. Valderrama, U. Kubitscheck. Optics, Forces, and Development Technological Symposium, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Jan 2016 Studies on Sonophotocatalytic Synergism in Azo Dye Degradation under Low-power Ultrasonication. A.L. Valderrama, C.G. Alfafara, V.P. Migo, N. Nomura. Southern California Systems Biology Conference (SCSB), University of California Irvine, USA.
Sep 2022 Student Representative of Graduates, School of Integrative and Global Majors, University of Tsukuba
Oct 2018 Conicet (National Scientific and Technical Research Council) and Instituto Andino Patagónico de Tecnologías Biológicas (IPATEC) Young Researcher Fellowship Award
Research Title: The distinct roles of Ccr4-Not complex deadenylases are dependent on the phase of yeast growth.
Jul 2018 SPARK Berlin Bio-Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award (2nd Prize), Berlin, Germany
Research Title: Emotisync for Asperger’s Syndrome patients.
Jun 2018 SPARK and T-CReDO Grant, Japan Representative
Apr 2018 Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) Early Career Scientist Award
Research Title: Cytoplasmic deadenylases of Ccr4-Not complex have overlapping roles in the translational repression
Mar 2018 Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference 2018, Best Presentation Award and Leave-a-Nest Startup Prize, TEPIA, Tokyo, Japan
Research Title: TelepaSee: A Mind Scanner
Nov 2017 Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Fellowship Grant
Research Title: Cytoplasmic deadenylases Pop2 and Ccr4 have overlapping roles in translational repression
Sep 2017 Interdisciplinary Workshop on Science and Patents (TGSW -IWP 2017), Best Oral Presentation and Poster Awards
Research Title: Internet of Things: interdisciplinary applications and social perspectives
Sep 2017 University of Edinburgh Summer Program, Best Oral Presentation, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Research Title: Yeast Genetics: Post-transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression
Jul 2017 5th Leading Graduate School Meeting, Excellent Poster Award, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano.
Research Title: Integration of Non-Japanese Students to the Society
Feb 2017 Second Business Plan Competition for Leading Doctoral Programs, Best Poster Award, Belle Salle Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Research Title: A localized communication system for real-time detection of the public transportation vehicle.
Mar 2016 Fellowship Grant, Cell Morphodynamics Latin America, Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago, Chile.
Sep 2013 Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Graduate Research Grant, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Research Title: Degradation of endocrine-disrupting compounds residue in agricultural wastewater
Sep 2010 Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Undergraduate Research Grant, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Research Title: Design and optimization of sonophotocatalytic treatment of wastewater
Estimation of subtle facial emotion changes from expressionless images. A.L. Valderrama, T. Taketomi, C. Louis, T. Sanbongi, A. Kuno, S. Takahashi, T. Nagata. Proc. SPIE 12749, Quality Control by Artificial Vision, 127490H. Jul 2023.
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Pan2-Pan3 complex, together with Ccr4-Not complex, has a role in the cell growth on non-fermentable carbon sources. S. Fujii, D.L. Duy, A.L. Valderrama, R. Takeuchi, E. Matsuura, A. Ito, Ka. Irie, Y. Suda, T. Mizuno, Ke. Irie. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2021 Jul 16;570:125-130.
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Pbp1 mediates the aberrant expression of genes involved in growth defect of ccr4∆ and pop2∆ mutants in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. A.L. Valderrama, S. Fujii, D.L. Duy, Ka. Irie, T. Mizuno, Y. Suda, Ke. Irie. Genes Cells. 2021 Jun;26(6):381-398.
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The eIF4E-binding protein Eap1 has similar but independent roles in cell growth and gene expression with the cytoplasmic deadenylase Ccr4. Y.Higuchi, S. Fujii, A.L. Valderrama, Ka. Irie, Y. Suda, T. Mizuno, Ke. Irie. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2021 May 25;85(6):1452-1459.
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Pbp1, the yeast ortholog of human Ataxin-2, functions in the cell growth on non-fermentable carbon sources. D.T.T. Vi, S. Fujii, A.L. Valderrama, A. Ito, E. Matsuura, A. Nishihata, Ka. Irie, Y. Suda, T. Mizuno, Ke. Irie. PLoS One. 2021 May 13;16(5):e0251456.
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Appropriate Technology Handbook 1st edition (2019). A.L. Valderrama, T. Asano, K. Irie. Ph.D. Program in Human Biology, School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA). University of Tsukuba