We are seeking motivated international students who are interested in engineering-based research and advanced STEM education.

Our group is based in a Faculty of Education, but our core research activities are firmly grounded in engineering and applied science. We particularly welcome students with an engineering or science background who wish to apply their technical expertise to both experimental research and innovative STEM education.

At the same time, we also encourage applications from students who are strongly interested in technology-centered STEM education, especially those who wish to develop educational research based on real engineering practice.

🌍 Who We Are

Our research group explores the intersection of:

• Engineering and applied science

• Technology-based STEM education

• Hands-on experimentation and real-world problem solving

Unlike traditional education-focused laboratories, our group places strong emphasis on actual experimental work, engineering thinking, and data-driven research, and uses these activities as a foundation for developing and evaluating advanced STEM education models.

🧪 Research Areas

Research topics are flexible and can be adapted to the student’s background and interests. Typical areas include:

• Experimental engineering research using laboratory-scale systems and analytical instruments

• Development of technology-centered STEM education based on authentic engineering experiments

• Design and evaluation of hands-on learning activities integrating engineering concepts

• Data analysis, experimental design, and scientific writing

• Collaboration with industry partners and overseas research groups

Students may focus primarily on engineering research, STEM education research, or a combination of both, depending on their academic goals.

👤 Who We Are Looking For

Primary Target

We particularly welcome students who:

• Have a background in engineering, science, or related technical fields

• Are interested in hands-on experimental research

• Wish to apply their engineering knowledge beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries

Also Welcome

We also welcome students who:

Are strongly interested in STEM education with “technology” as its core

• Wish to develop educational research grounded in real engineering practice

• Are motivated to connect making, experimenting, and teaching in STEM contexts
  
  

Language Requirements

• Japanese language skills are NOT required at the beginning