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In addition to Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) projects, researchers at APU also conduct research through partnerships with industry and government. Such partnerships manifest in different types of research projects, as listed below. To apply for or inquire about research partnerships with APU, click here.
Joint Research refers to research projects where one or more researchers from APU collaborate with researchers affiliated to an external institution to conduct research on a common topic.
| AY | Collaborating Institution | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019~ 2023 |
University of Warsaw Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań La Sapienza University University of St Andrews Jawaharlal Nehru University |
SATO Yoichiro | Eurasian Insights: Strengthening Indo-Pacific Studies in Europe (EISIPS) |
|
2020~ 2022 |
Fundokin Shoyu Co., Ltd. Inspire Corporation |
YOO Bosul PARDO Phillip Dean |
Creating a New Product for the Overseas Expansion of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. and Developing an Appropriate Marketing Method |
|
2017~ 2019 |
The Development of New Products Based on Halal Soy Sauce and Relevant Marketing Research |
Delegated Research refers to research projects delegated by an external institution to one or more researchers affiliated to APU. A contract must be established between APU and said institution, and APU manages the research funds provided.
| AY | Delegating Institution | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023~ 2024 |
WoW SPACE Corporation | NISHANTHA Giguruwa | Joint Development of a System for Providing Services through the Creation of a Program and Trial Operation Verification Related to the "Overseas Joint Development of an Employment Matching System Linked to a Language Learning Application" Project |
| 2019~ 2023 |
Japan Science and Technology Agency | MANTELLO Peter A. | Emotional AI in Cities: Cross Cultural Lessons from UK and Japan on Designing for An Ethical Life |
| 2021~ 2022 |
Ministry of the Environment (Kyushu Regional Environmental Office) | JONES Thomas E. | FY2021 Explore to investigate how the collaboration between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU regarding the countermeasure for inbound work |
| 2020 | FY2020 Ideal Methods of Collaboration Between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU in Relation to the National Park's Activities | ||
| 2019 | FY2019 Ideal Methods of Collaboration Between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU in Relation to Foreign Visitors' Use of the National Park and its Activities | ||
|
2019~ 2020 |
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association | YAMAURA Koichi | Sustainable Energy and Cities: From a Perspective of Comparison between Japan and Taiwan |
| 2018 | International ONSEN Summit OITA Prefecture Planning Committee | KUBO Takayuki | Surveying Hot Springs Areas Overseas |
| 2017 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited | TODOROKI Hiroshi | Surveying Potential to Develop Exchange-Centered Tourism Aimed at Foreign Tourists Visiting Japan |
Unlike Delegated Research, the research projects listed under this category do not require the establishment of a contract between APU and the private foundation. Researchers may directly send their applications to the foundation in question. Research funds may or may not be managed by APU.
| AY | Private Foundation | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024~ 2026 |
Japan Internal Audit Research Foundation | YANG Jeongwoo | A Study of Internal Audit Standards Compliance in Small Internal Audit Departments |
| 2024 | Kyushu Economic Research Center | FUKUYAMA Kimihoro | A Study on the Overseas Expansion of Family Businesses in Oita Prefecture |
| 2024 | Kyushu Economic Research Center | MITO Takahisa | An Investigation into the Situation Regarding Accepting Foreign Care Workers in the Kyushu Region |
| 2023~ 2025 |
The Asahi Glass Foundation | UEHARA Yuko | Problems of Refugees /Displaced Persons and Multicultural Coexistence in Japan: Analysis of the Current Situation of Ukraine Evacuees |
| 2023~ 2025 |
Nomura Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | The Water Business and International Law: The Role of Investor-State Arbitration in Water-Related Investment Disputes |
| 2023~ 2024 |
Taiwan Fellowship | YAMAURA Koichi | Clarifying Differences in Consumer Restrained Buying Behavior by Information in Pacific Island Countries -Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan |
| 2021~ 2022 |
The Mitsubishi Foundation | OHASHI Hiroaki | A Study on Spatial Transformation Accompanying Suburban Development and Policies/Plans for the Formation of a Sustainable Metropolitan Area in Melbourne |
|
2020~ 2022 |
The Institute of Internal Auditors-Japan | YANG Jeongwoo | Impact of Conformance with Internal Audit Standards on Internal Audit Performance |
|
2019~ 2020 |
Kurita Water and Environment Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | Protection of the Right to Access Water in International Water Law |
|
2019~ 2020 |
The Asahi Glass Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Perspective Over Water Administration in Japan: Proposal of a Legal Research Method |
|
2018~ 2019 |
Takahashi Industrial and Economic Research Foundation | ISHIMURA Fumie | Providing Local Disaster Support for A Multicultural Society: An Analysis of the Differences in Behavior Perception and Changes in Awareness in Workshops for Multilingual Support Groups |
| AY | Company | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Needs Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Devising Product Improvement Measures and Developing Marketing Strategies in Collaboration with APU Students for New Product Development |
| 2024 | CircleOne Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Devising Product Improvement Measures and Developing Marketing Strategies in Collaboration with APU Students for New Product Development |
| 2022~ | Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Marketing Strategies for Domestic and International Markets |
| 2022~ | Oita Prefecture (Medical Robot and Equipment Industry Association) |
FUJIMOTO Takeshi MEIRMANOV Serik |
Research to Support the Development of Overseas Sales Channels for Medical Equipment Which is Produced in Oita as Part of the East Kyushu Medical Valley Initiative |
| 2021~ 2025 |
Eco Ring Co., Ltd. | SHINOHARA Yoshiki | Measuring the Global Environmental Impact of their Reuse Business. |
| 2021~ 2022 |
Aoyama Stat App Partners Co., Ltd. | OTAKE Toshitsugu | Marketing Research for Overseas Development of Digital Comics |
| 2020~ | Qlonolink Inc. | LEE Geunhee | Overseas Promotion Strategy for the Japanese Entertainment Industry |
| 2019~ 2020 |
Co-op Oita | VAFADARI M. Kazem | A Study on the Mountain Foothills of the Araki River Basin in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture: Striking a Balance between Conservation/Restoration and Sustainable Tourism |
| 2019~ | Asahi Environmental Management Co., Ltd. | YOUN Seung Ho | Innovation in Jigoku Mushi Kobo Kannawa |
| 2019~ | Crowdfunding | HONDA Akiko |
Community Building, Bringing us Together! Creating Multicultural Events with International Students |
| 2018~ | Kyudenko Corporation | SHINOHARA Yoshiki | A Research of Success and Failure Factors in Social Innovation: The Relationship between Social Entrepreneurial Networks and their Success and Failure |
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