Specially Appointed Lecturer
Gupta Vinayak
グプタヴィナイアーク
THE TEAM
Wicked problems.
Persistent peers.
大橋 匠
Ohashi Takumi
Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Institute of Science Tokyo. Ph.D. in Engineering, M.S. in Management of Technology. Specializes in transition design and human-centered design. Pursues interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research across diverse fields—including livestock production, disaster preparedness, and care—toward the realization of a sustainable society. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, works on solving challenges in each field and codifying the transition processes toward sustainable practices. Visiting Assistant Professor, Stanford University CDR (2019–2020). Honorary Mentor, Beijing Normal University, China (2024). Affiliated Researcher, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2024). Member, Human Resource Development Committee, Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) (2023–). Project Director, Semiconductor Co-creation Arena (SiCA) (2025–).
MEMBERS
Lab Members
Faculty & Researchers
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Takagi Sota
髙木 聡太
Research through design
eat well, sleep well
Researcher
Sakuma Dai
佐久間 大
Designing emergent instructional design training methods
Proving that human learning accelerates through other humans.
Researcher
Matsumura Daiki
松村 大貴
Pricing × Behavior Change × Transition
Exploring how to transform hard-to-change societies and organizations
Doctoral Students
D2
Moro Seiya
茂呂征弥
Designing support systems to sustain daily-living independence for children and adults with severe intellectual disabilities
Cherishing every chance to speak up — every day!
D2
Laosunthara Ampan
ラーオスンタラー アンパン
Transition design for disaster preparedness among foreign residents
D1
Kamitsubo Norio
上坪 教夫
A Research Through Design (RtD) for Chiplet Ecosystem Transition Pathways
Designing semiconductor futures with society.
D1
Fujisaki Maoko
藤崎 真生子
Research through Design for Transitioning towardan AW-Friendly Livestock Ecosystem
Transition Design Researcher aiming to "bridge" the gaps.
D1
Fukuoka Shota
福岡 翔太
Improving the Transparency of Qualitative Text Analysis Using Language Models: Development and Evaluation of Methods Focused on Explainability
At a moderate pace!
D1
Kimoto Hiromi
木許 宏美
Research through Design on the Role of Universities in the Sustainability Transition
A walking design researcher.
Master's Students
M2
Inoue Keito
井上敬斗
An Empirical Study on Smart Shrinkage Policies in Japan
I pursue my research with a strong sense of passion and commitment.
M2
Miyao Kaho
宮尾花歩
Investigating the factors influencing telemedicine implementation in Japan
Enjoy the uncertainties in life!
M1
Thippayajindakul Kritchavit
シペーアジンダカル クリチャビット
Investigating IoT-Based Approaches to Improve Flood Information Access
Exploring how small devices can make a big difference!
M1
Matsuno Yusuke
松野佑亮
Design for the Promotion of AW Using Cow Collar-Type Sensors
Never forget gratitude, never stop growth
M1
Lim Chaehyun
林 采炫
Investigating user perception and decision-making in healthcare data sharing
Less over-engineering, more human well-being
M1
Amarume Saki
餘目早希
A Study on the Dissemination and Retention of Research Support Specialists in Japan
Value experiences and cherish human connections.
M1
Nakamura Tsuzumi
中村鼓
Structural Analysis of Investment Intention and Financial Education Ecosystem
Do my best!
M1
Kawahara Miyako
川原京子
Emotional labor and its care in youth work
Continue learning with curiosity as the driving force!
Undergraduate Students
B4
Sood Shambhava
ソード シャンバブ
EdTech, Psychology
I always resonate with the latin phrase 'Ad Meliora' — to keep moving toward better things!
B4
Cho Min Hyun
ジョ ミンヒョン
Factors Influencing career intentions in the semiconductor industry
Do my best while enjoying the process
ALUMNI Alumni
Graduates of Ohashi Lab who now work at the frontlines of academia and industry.
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ALUMNI
Alumni
Graduates of Ohashi Lab who now work at the frontlines of academia and industry.
2026
M.E.
Osaki Yutaka
尾﨑 豊
Structural Relationship between Tsunami Evacuation / Non-Evacuation Intentions and the Intention to Use Disaster Prevention IT
2026
M.E.
Ozeki Yuki
大関 優希
Systematizing the Learning-Outcome Taxonomy for Education and Training to Enhance the Effectiveness of Municipal BCPs
2026
Dr.Eng.
Takagi Sota
髙木 聡太
Toward shorter food supply chains: Elucidating the participation and practice processes in community-supported agriculture
2024
B.E.
Pattayawij Natprawee
Pattayawij Natprawee
Factors Driving Thai Residents in Japan to Download Disaster Preparedness Applications: A Grounded Theory Approach
2024
B.E.
Hon Shuka
馮 秀嘉
Building a Sustainable Livestock Ecosystem through the Use of Black Soldier Fly Larvae as Feed: A Scoping Review
2023
M.E.
Komori Takeru
小森 丈瑠
Utterance Analysis of Caregivers and the UX of Assistive Technology, Grounded in Attribution Theory
Co-advisor
西條 美紀
Miki Saijo
Professor, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Institute of Science Tokyo
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Visit Saijo LabCareer Paths
McKinsey & Company, Tokyo Tech, Hitachi, Bosch, Konica Minolta, Globis, Hitachi Systems, Oriental Land, ABeam Consulting, Canon, TEPCO Design, Nippon Life, Accenture, NTT DOCOMO, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank, IDEXX Laboratories, Mercari, Deloitte Tohmatsu, Recruit Holdings (including Saijo Lab alumni).
LAB ATMOSPHERE
Lab Atmosphere
Members who resonate with the challenge of solving wicked problems and creating a better society share insights gained from internships, study abroad, and other experiences, mutually accelerating each other's learning.
