Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration

About Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration
Member

Hiroshi Hashizume

橋爪 寛
  • Ph.D. (Environmental Earth Science), Ph.D. (Medicine)
  • Research Administrator
  • Supervisor of Research IR, Analysis and Evaluation Division
    [sub] Strategic Planning and Design Division (Design and Development)

Current roles & responsibilities

  • #Research Assessment
  • #Research Capacity Analysis

Specialized field/skill

Brain Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Programming, Pre-Award, Human Resources Training and Management

Message for researchers

Working alongside researchers and colleagues, I have many opportunities to learn and explore a wide range of research fields. This has been an incredibly meaning experience. I am committed to providing and analyzing data that will support evidence-based measures, helping create a better environment for you to carry out your research!

What inspired me to become a research administrator (URA)

I decided to apply for URA when I realized that my broad research experience would be valuable not only in my own research but also in other fields. Around the same time, I saw a huge trend occurring with Japanese universities strengthening their research capabilities as well as promoting the professional development of research administrators.

Academic & Professional Background

  • B.S., Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kanazawa University
  • Ph.D. (Environmental Earth Science), Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University
  • Postdoctoral Scholar, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • CREST Researcher, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University
  • Ph.D. (Medicine), School of Medicine, Tohoku University
  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer

Personal Note

At KURA, I am in charge of IR (Institutional Research) work in relation to research activities, such as visualization of research productivity at Kyoto University based on abstract citation database, etc. I am also responsible for the Kyoto University URA Training Curriculum which aims to improve research administration skills.
I enjoy photography and cherish every moment when taking a photo with my film camera. On weekends, I brew coffee, organize photos I have taken, and spend relaxing time with my family at home.