Ph.D.

Erogonomics for all ages and abilities

I investigate human beings, products, and life environment from the view point of ergonomics and exercise physiology. Our special interests are to scientifically design devices with universal designs, that help and assist individuals with physical disabilities and the Elderly, preventing falls, creating a barrier-free environment, and promoting a healthy lifestyle for them. I have been and are collaborating with some private and large Japanese companies, with regards to achieving the above mentioned goals.

Research Interests

• Human Physiological Adaptation to Assistive Technology
  keyword : Assist, Muscle activity, Elderly, Technoadaptability
  2017.04～2014.03.
• Physiological Anthropology Research Center
  keyword : Physiological Anthropology, Active Life
  2015.10～2020.03.
• The assessment of muscle fatigue and strength by muscle tightness using new ultrasound technique
  keyword : Muscle tightness, Muslce strength, Musucle fatigue, Ultrasound
  2007.03～2010.03The assessment of muscle fatigue and strength by muscle tightness using new ultrasound technique..
• The development and assessment of the measuring system for muscle cross-sectional images for the Elderly and individuals with physical disabilities using ultrasound
  keyword : Muscle, Ultrasound
  2006.04～2015.03The development and assessment of the measuring system for muscle cross-sectional images for the elderly and individuals with physical disabilities using ultrasound..
• Living environment and equipment for elderly and individuals with physical disability on the basis of their movement and physical activity
  keyword : Living environment, Equipment, Elderly, Physical disability
  2004.04～2020.03Live environmental and equipment for elderly and individuals with physical disability on the basis of their movement and physical activity.
• A proposal of preferable methods to use assiting equipments, based on scientific evidence.
  keyword : Wheelchair, Assiting equipment
  2005.04～2010.03Investigation of wheelchair pushing technique for wheelchair riding comfort. The operability of a lightweight wheelchair made from incombustible magnesium alloy. .
• Ergonomics of walking in elderly
  keyword : Ergonomics. Walking, Elderly
  2003.04～2015.03Ergonomics of walking in elderly.
• A proposal for a universal design for household appliances and small electrical devices from the viewpoints of human motion.
  keyword : Universal design, Ergonomics
  2003.12～2008.03A proposal for a universal design for household appliances and small electrical devices from the viewpoints of human motion. .
• A strategy in preventing falls at homes for the Elderly.
  keyword : Fall, Home, Elderly
  2003.12～2008.03A strategy in preventing falls at homes for the elderly.
• A proposal for a desirable gradient of slope for all users.
  keyword : Barrier free environment, Slope, Wheelchair, Elderly
  2002.07～2007.03A proposal for a desirable gradient of longitudinal slope for all users..
• A strategy for maintaining physical fitness in the elderly and wheelchair users.
  keyword : Elderly, Wheelchair, Physical fitness
  2002.04～2005.03A strategy for maintaining physical fitness in the elderly and wheelchair users. .

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