Sawada Lab.

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大学3回生で本格的に始まった専門分野の授業のなかで，土質力学がお気に入りでした。土の挙動を数式で表す理論があり，またシンプルながらも土の性質がよくわかる実験方法が確立されている点に惹かれました。実験は，班ごとに実習しましたが，全部自分でやりたいくらいでした。その願いが叶い，4回生では地盤力学研究室に配属が決まり，三軸試験等の基礎的な実験からX-CTを使った最先端のものまで経験しました。

修士課程修了後は，ゼネコンの研究所に就職し，ICT技術を使った地盤や構造物のモニタリングや，地中構造物の耐震に関する業務に携わりました。

そして，博士課程では，不飽和土の力学を学び，地盤遺跡の保全への応用について研究をしました。自分なりに研究を進めて先生と議論を繰り返す中で，少しずつ研究を計画・推進する力が身につくと，研究がどんどん楽しくなりました。博士課程修了後は，助教として研究を続け，また研究指導や実習科目の担当を通じて，教えることの難しさと楽しさを実感しました。

2022年4月から，東京工業大学で研究と教育に携わる機会を得ました。新しい環境での研究室のスタートにわくわくしています。視野を広く持って勉強し，研究と教育の腕を磨き，また新しいことにチャレンジしたいと思っています。

The introductory courses for my major subjects began in my third year as an undergraduate student. Among them, I am most interested in the course on soil mechanics. I was fascinated by theories that describe soil behavior using mathematical formulae as well as simple yet well-established experimental methods for elucidating soil characteristics. In my classes, the experiments were conducted in groups; however, I wished to perform those experiments all by myself. That wish was materialized in my fourth year—I was assigned to a geomechanics laboratory and was able to conduct basic experiments such as triaxial tests as well as state-of-the-art experiments using X-ray computed tomography.

I secured employment in the research institute of a major construction company after obtaining a master’s degree. I was participating in several projects related to monitoring systems using ICT for ground, buildings, and earthquake-resistant underground structures.

I investigated the mechanics of unsaturated soil and its application to the conservation of historical monuments via a doctoral program. Engaging in my own research as well as the opportunity to participate in discussions frequently with my professor have gradually improved my ability to plan and implement independent research. After obtaining my PhD, I secured a position as an assistant professor to continue my research. In that role, I experienced both difficulty and pleasure in guiding research investigations and teaching some experimental classes.

In April 2022, I was appointed as a faculty member at Tokyo Tech, where I had the opportunity to engage in research and education. I am excited to begin laboratory activities in this new space. I will keep abreast with current research in my field of study, improve my teaching skills, and endeavor new projects.

Experience

Employment

2008-2012　大成建設株式会社

Taisei Corporation, Japan

2014-2016　日本学術振興会特別研究員（DC2）

Research Fellow (DC2), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

2016-2022　京都大学大学院　工学研究科　都市社会工学専攻　助教

Assistant Professor, Kyoto University, Japan

2022-current　東京工業大学　環境・社会理工学院　准教授

Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

2023.4-2024.1 Imperial College London, Academic visitor

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