Organization for Research Initiatives and Development
Doshisha University created the Office for Research Initiatives and Development in order to establish the university as a base for advanced interdisciplinary research, and to provide broad support for research activities.
The Office for Research lnitiatives and Development, which is comprised of numerous organizations and shared facilities for advanced research, returns the benefits of research activities to the educational field, and contributes to society as a whole.
Base for Advanced Education and Research
The purpose of this Office is to form a Base for Advanced Education and Research at Doshisha University, to improve graduate school education through distinctive and advanced research, and to pass on the results of research to society.
This Center conducts advanced, systematic research into next-generation zero-emission energy transformation systems with the goal of identifying the most ideal energy transformation processes for protecting the natural environment.
Based on the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Doshisha University and Daikin Industries, Ltd., this center is working on development of the science and technology and the co-creation innovation human resources that contribute to solving global environmental problems.
Research Centers
The goal of these Research Centers is to open up new directions in modern applied research, and at the same time to foster young researchers through ties to research and education at the University's Graduate Schools. Many of the full-time faculty members from Doshisha University are active as researchers at the various Research Centers, which also welcome eminent researchers from Japan and around the world as guest fellows. In this way, the Research Centers are able to strive for the world's highest standards.
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Center for Interdisciplinary Study of Monotheistic Religions [CISMOR]
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Institute for Technology, Enterprise and Competitiveness [ITEC]
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Life Risk Research Center
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Center for Baby Science
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Higher Education and Student Research Center
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Center for Korean Studies
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Mobility Research Center
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Research and Development Center for Advanced Composite Materials
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Research Center for Nano-Bioscience
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Center for the Study of the Creative Economy
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The Amami-Okinawa-Ryukyu Research Center
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Medical Ultrasound Research Center
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Research Center for Highly-functional Nanoparticles
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Research Center for Kyoto and tea culture
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Advanced Biomaterial Research Center
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Center for the Study of Conscience
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Center for Wing of Empirically Supported Treatments (WEST)
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Feminist Gender Sexuality Studies Center (FGSS Center)
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Center for Study of South China Sea
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Advanced Powertrain Research Center
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Research Center for International Transactions and Law [RECITAL]
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Research Center for Well-being
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Research Center for Space and Medical Sciences
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Bio-Microfluidic Science Research Center
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Research Center for Science, Technology and Social Communication in Next Generation
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International Infrastructure System Research Center
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Research Center for Knowledge Science in Cultural Heritage
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Applied Ultrasonics Research Center
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Research Centre for Small Business Management
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Sports Medicine & Science Research Center
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Sports Injury Prevention Research Center
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Latin America Studies Center
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Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Artificial Intelligence Engineering Research Center
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Research Center for Linguistic Ecology
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Work Environment and Science/Technology Research Center
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Research Institute of Sport Management
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Research Institute for STEM Human Resources
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Self-organization Science Research Center
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Research Center for Human Dignity
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Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
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Research Institute for Mechanobiology
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Research Center for Comparative Consumer Law and Policy in the Digital Society
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Center for the Development of Educational Materials on Classical Japanese Literature
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Research Center for the Protection of Cultural Properties
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Inclusive-BOSAI Research Center
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Center for the study of the Court Culture
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Research Center for Law and Social Policies
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The Social Marketing Research Centre
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Center of Youth Studies
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AI×Humanity Research Center
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Research Center for Regional Conflicts
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Research Center for Multiculturalism and Intersectionality in Complex Cities
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Journalism, Media & Archives Research Center
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Value Research Center
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Acoustic Navigation Research Center
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Diversity Research Center
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Research Center for Cell Protection and Regeneration Systems
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Center for Transimperial History
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Social Survey Research Center (SSRC)
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Research Center for Drug Development Against Fire Gas Poisoning
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Research Center for Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine
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Sports Sensing Research Center
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Research Center for Science Communication
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Data Science Research Center
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Research Center for Smart Electromagnetic and Electric Systems
This Center undertakes comprehensive and interdisciplinary research in the field of monotheistic religions, and focuses on achieving peace and coexistence among the civilizations that have developed around the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish religions.
This Center is involved in advanced, comprehensive research in technological strategies, innovative management and organizations, and international competitive capabilities.
The Center investigates various issues associated with risks and uncertainties which occur during human life courses. Particular attention is paid to social security, care systems, ordinary civil lives, risks which are common to females, and employment / income. We intend to produce not only research outputs but also policy proposals in these fields.
“Baby Science” is the interdisciplinary study to see baby’s continuous changes including the development of behavior, cognition and body from the comprehensive and multilateral perspectives and conduct research in various academic fields. Center for Baby Science aims to investigate the development of humans scientifically from a fetus, the beginning of a human, to a newborn, infant and child and clarify the mechanism of generation and development of the mind and body.
Higher Education and Student Research Center
This research center aims to further the research base of student surveys that it has conducted over the years, and enhance theoretical studies on student growth and achievement. The center also aims at expanding its activities to practical studies that will help universities participating in the center’s student surveys to improve their educational system and student learning using the data and analysis of the survey results that the center provides.
Center for Korean Studies
As a hub for the Kyoto Consortium for Korean Studies, this research center engages in a range of activities including seminars, international academic conferences and workshops for young researchers, joint research projects, and research support for young researchers. Through such efforts, the center aims to energize research activities on the Korean Peninsula and train next-generation researchers for work in this field.
Mobility Research Center
A paradigm shift in mobility led by technological innovation related to information and communication is required in developed countries that are rapidly transitioning to aging societies, and also developing countries where traffic problems and environmental degradation are in progress. For example, while personal mobility devices, which have been studied from a viewpoint of efficiency in people’s travel behavior, require a combination of sensing, automatic control and robot technologies based on information and communication technology, it is also important to investigate a system for distributing such devices throughout society with consideration for building a complementary relationship between existing transportation options such as cars and next-generation mobility vehicles. The center conducts research, development and dissemination of new technologies for realizing mobility innovation for the future by closely combining and integrating the information system, the control system and the social system.
Research and Development Center for Advanced Composite Materials
This research center conducts research on carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials with a focus on their evaluation and processing technology, and aims to become a leading base for disseminating research findings in this field. Carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials are used in the manufacture of small- and medium-sized aircrafts, automobiles and robots, which require mass-production technologies and whose further development is expected.
Research Center for Nano-Bioscience
The rapid advances in bioscience and evolution of nanoscience where nanosized and mesoscopic-sized molecular assemblies are designed and synthesized enable us to understand vital phenomena at the molecular level. In this research center, chemists, biologists, physicists, and mathematicians work together to develop new nano-biomaterials on the basis of the knowledge of nano-bioscience. The center will also establish Doshisha’s own system for supplying the nano-biomaterials to various fields and spreading the knowledge widely all over the world.
To strategically strengthen Japan’s economic competitiveness in the 21st century and enhance people’s quality of life, it is of great importance to deepen understanding of the kind of creativity that leads to innovation with market value. On that premise, this research center aims to advance fundamental research on environments that promote the development of products and services based on creativity, as well as market expansion strategy in the global market, with a view to developing policy proposals. Specifically, the center deals with research themes such as R&D strategies, human resource development, the creative city, nation branding and development plans of creative industries, and welfare policies. At the same time, the center conducts comprehensive research on the aforementioned themes and disseminates the research findings in Japan and beyond.
The Amami-Okinawa-Ryukyu Research Center
This research center conducts joint research on the history and contemporary issues of the Ryukyu Islands including the Amami Islands, and also cultivates young researchers who will engage in studies on Amami, Okinawa and Ryukyu to establish a continuous research network in the field. ‘Amami’ is included in the name of the center because when examining the modern and contemporary history of Ryukyu, Okinawa-Amami relations hold great importance, and the history of Amami has its own specificity that prevents it from being integrated into the histories of Ryukyu and Okinawa.
Medical Ultrasound Research Center
Subsidized by MEXT’s ‘Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities’, this research center works to clarify the ultrasound output range for safe use, establish a highly accurate quantitative examination technique,and organize a system to continuously define safety standards even after the government-aided program ends. Ultimately, the center aims to strengthen the foundation for the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques based on ultrasound technology, and form a research base for the development of patient-friendly medical technology.
Research Center for Highly-functional Nanoparticles
Doshisha University has been pioneering fundamental research on the creation of highly-functional nanoparticles, and possesses high potential for knowledge accumulation in this field. Kyoto is a region where particle industries have been traditionally active and there are many world-class companies using nanoparticles such as metallic particles, and ceramics, as materials. Against this background, universities and industries collaborate to cultivate local industries and implement the regional COE (Center of Excellence) program supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. Based on the challenges discovered through this university-industry collaboration, the Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities has been implemented. Furthermore, to realize the process design concept cultivated in these initiatives, the center will create highly-functional nanoparticles and develop particulate processes that enable the creation of devices.
Research Center for Kyoto and tea culture
Kyoto is the center of Japan’s traditional culture. It also holds an important position in the history of cultivation, production and consumption of Japanese tea, and the development of the tea ceremony and related art works. It was Yae Neesima (our founder’s wife) who promoted women’s participation in the tea ceremony after the Modern era. As an area that not only produces high-quality tea but is also home to the Grand Master of the Urasenke School of Tea, Kyoto has always been inextricably linked to tea culture. Capitalizing upon these characteristics of Kyoto, this research center conducts interdisciplinary and comprehensive research on the relationship between the regional identity of Kyoto and tea, whose culture is renowned throughout the world alongside Japanese cuisine, through industry-university-government collaboration. The center aims to not only disseminate its research findings through publications, but also to promote the holding of cultural events and symposiums in Kyoto, thereby making a meaningful contribution to regional vitalization and wider society.
Advanced Biomaterial Research Center
This research center aims to contribute to medicine, medical care and engineering through the development of advanced biomaterials, and also aims to promote the invention of world-class biomaterials, the development of processing technology, and the study of clinical application.
The goals of this research center are to examine ‘conscience’ in contemporary society and establish the ‘study of conscience’ as an interdisciplinary academic field through the exploration of its possibilities for application and practice. Furthermore, the center aims to disseminate the research findings in Japan and abroad, and establish a new academic community in this field.
Center for Wing of Empirically Supported Treatments (WEST)
This research center aims to take on a central role in Western Japan to promote increased development, dissemination and research of the empirically supported treatments in Japan.
Feminist Gender Sexuality Studies Center (FGSS)
This research center is working to establish a base for feminist gender sexuality studies where researchers gather and disseminate their findings in Japan and beyond. The center also aims to foster Doshisha University’s educational ideals of ‘Liberalism’ and ‘Internationalism’.
Center for Study of South China Sea
The Center for Study of South China Sea was established in 2015 to analyze the disputes in the South China Sea. The Center consists of specialists of international law, international politics and area studies.
Advanced Powertrain Research Center
This Center conducts Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program(SIP) of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation(CSTI) and some projects entrusted by Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)
Research Center for International Transactions and Law [RECITAL]
The mission of Research Center for International Transactions and Law (RECITAL) is to research on issues related to international business and law. The major players in the global economy these days are companies in each country. They cannot make their businesses successful without having relations with businesses in other countries which have different laws, systems, customs, languages, and cultures. However, because of these differences, international business cannot be free from various problems and challenges. This Center seeks to contribute to solving these problems and also to the development of society through research on those issues.
Research Center for Well-being
Well-being refers to the positive state of being physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially. Well-being is beyond the mere emotional happiness. The concept of well-being includes not only individual happiness but also it encompasses positive states of individuals in communities (such as schools, companies, society, etc.) in a broader sense. There has been an increasing awareness on the importance of the concept of well-being, among societies and the international community.
The Well-being Research Center aims to conduct following activities:
- Examine various aspects of “well-being” and conduct interdisciplinary research on measures to attain well-being. For interdisciplinary study, our researchers are coming from the areas of brain science, psychology, sociology, business science, global sociology research, etc.
- Undertake a multifaceted research on the "well-being" culture reflecting Japanese (Kyoto’s) unique culture, including tea ceremony, Zen, etc. We also aim to advance our understanding on the "way of being" based on those cultural contexts, in the areas of management and enterprise strategies aligned.
- Based on the above, the center aims to foster Well-being related industries.
The center’s ultimate goal is to contribute “Well-being” (happiness) of the people regardless of nationality by widely disseminating the research outcomes from Kyoto to Japanese and international societies.
Research Center for Space and Medical Sciences
One of the purposes of this research center is to investigate the physiological and/or biomedical adaptation in human and animals to the lower gravity environment on the Mars and moon, in addition to the microgravity. We would like to apply for the spaceflight experiments, if possible. However, all experimental models are not necessarily depended on the flight study. Investigation of the methods for prevention and/or inhibition of medical problems, such as locomotive syndrome caused by aging or reduced anti-gravitational physical activity, etc., by using various simulation models.
Bio-Microfluidic Science Research Center
We research various types of flow in a microspace. We clarify and control their microfluidic flows, as well as read information from them. These studies are the first step to follow the path that the living organisms have walked on the process of evolution by controlling the flow of microspace from ancient times and improving and developing them.
Research Center for Science, Technology and Social Communication in Next Generation
The center consists of two groups, the integration of science-technology and social sciences, and the science communication of next generation. The aim of this center is to approach science and technology in human society from social scientific point of view and to study about development of human resources with scientific literacy.
International Infrastructure System Research Center
This research center conducts interdisciplinary and comprehensive research on infrastructure and related areas through a range of activities such as: holding research meetings and symposiums, publishing research reports, exchanging with universities and research organizations inside and outside of Japan, and training young researchers.
Research Center for Knowledge Science in Cultural Heritage
The purpose of this research center is to promote informationalization and restoration for recording and preservation of diverse cultural heritages of various regions and ethnicities, and to develop measurement technology development. And we widely publishes its achievements to field scientists around the world and aims to share its resources.
Applied Ultrasonics Research Center
This research center focuses on “Ultrasound” and related studies, with engineering points of view. The interdisciplinary approach with ultrasound is expected to create new topics in physics, electronics, mechanics, biology, and medical sciences. The center also encourages young researchers to develop industry-academia and international collaborations.
Research Centre for Small Business Management
The purpose of this research centre is to analyze and examine scientifically the management of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) thought to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Sports Medicine & Science Research Center
This research center is to establish the purpose of integrating the results of basic research and returning it to people's lives. In particular, it plays a role and function as a place for researchers' organic collaboration to the latest social issues such as "physical activity guidelines for children", "physical activity and sleep" "prevention of lifestyle diseases" and "care prevention"
Sports Injury Prevention Research Center
Early detection of physical disorders by medical check are not enough for sports injury prevention. Comprehensive strategy would be required to reduce sports injuries, such as evidence based nutritional support, training method and conditioning therapy. The purpose of this center is to investigate the new sports injury prevention methods with medical doctors, physiotherapists, trainers, researchers of training science, health science and nutritional specialists. Results are supposed to report widely both within and outside Japan.
Latin America Studies Center
Doshisha Latin American Studies Center is expected to be the center of Latin American Studies in Kansai area. The purpose of this Center is to study comprehensively on Latin American issues such as immigration, human rights regime and politics and economics.This center is also required to contribute to improvement of the level of Latin American studies in Japan.
Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dementia is an urgent medical and social issue in Japan. The purpose of the Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases is to clarify the pathogenesis of dementia, to develop diagnostic methids and treatments, and to develop novel techniques for the research in the field of neuroscience. We will establish a research network in neurodegenerative disease and aim to disseminate the latest finding and advances in dementia studies and foster next-generation researchers in neurodegenerative disease.
Artificial Intelligence Engineering Research Center
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) is booming again due to recent advances in deep learning underpinned by powerful computer hardware and the availability of large and diverse data sets. Our mission is to develop AI technologies that can learn from multimedia, perform intellectual tasks, and collaborate with humans in meaningful ways. Our activities span basic and applied research, with a focus on machine learning, sensor networks, multimedia processing, and semantic analysis.
Research Center for Linguistic Ecology
Through an interdisciplinary approach based on linguistics, geography, culture and literary studies, data science, and other scientific fields, this center aims to explore not only the intrinsic characteristics of language itself but also the variation and change arising from complex interactions between language and its sociocultural and geographical environment. In the process, special importance is attached to firsthand data collected from field work and experiments, and social and educational contributions will be made through research outcomes.
Work Environment and Science/Technology Research Center
This center is established for the following four purposes. The first is to consider individual’s style of work and labor. The second is to study social institutions and the organizational social responsibility related to the working culture. The third is to examine the influence of science and technology in the workplace. The fourth is to examine the thinking and behavior of people working at sites that produce science and technology. It is also the aim of this center to conduct international research exchange.
Research Institute of Sport Management
After deciding to hold the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games, private investment in sports has become active, and many new business models are appearing.This research center aims to strengthen mutual relations in the linkage of industry, government and academia from the viewpoint of sports management, to share the knowledge system of sports business and to examine the way of new business model.
The value of STEM people has never been so high than in 21st century. It is particularly true in Japan. But the public resources for all levels of education have been shrinking in the past 20 years. We will conduct research on the linkage between all types of educational resources and their impacts on wellbeing of people and society in general. We are particularly interested in the following three issues, which we have decided to focus in the research projects we will conduct in the next few years. The first is what make engineers more productive, creative and happy. The second is what is the relationship between the institutional STEM education and the economic and social state of its nation. The third is the quantity, quality and inter-working of health professional and their impacts on patient’s quality of life and the national expenditure on health. We will conduct those researches with domestic and international collaborators.
Self-organization Science Research Center
The aim of establishment of the research center on self-organization is to develop a new field of study on origin of life in terms of self-organization though collaborative research with researchers in wide range of research fields.
Research Center for Human Dignity
Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
The present research center aims to clarify neural mechanisms underlying various behaviors from innate to learning ones. The researchers of brain science, life science, ethology, and experimental psychology are collaborating for the objective.
Research Institute for Mechanobiology
The aim of this research center is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence from a new point of view by identifying the molecules that link the physical properties of cells to cellular senescence.
The Center will conduct its research on consumer law and legislation in the digital society in the EU and EU member states (Germany and France), the United Kingdom and the United States.
Center for the Development of Educational Materials on Classical Japanese Literature
The goal of establishing the Center for the Development of Educational Materials on Classical Japanese Literature is to help train a new generation of future-oriented scholars able to draw connections between the literature of classical Japan and the wider world beyond. To attain this goal, the faculty composing the Center—specialists in classical literature, Japanese bibliography, and Japanese linguistics, together with primary-school teachers of Japanese Language—are cooperating to develop new materials and methodologies for teaching classical Japanese literature, integrating the cursive kuzushi-ji script throughout and making full use of the intellectual resources such classical texts have to offer.
Research Center for the Protection of Cultural Properties
Doshisha University owns a wide variety of designated cultural properties. Taking them as subjects, we will study their essential and various ways of being from a new perspective. Then, we aim to build an original idea and practical methods regarding “preservation and utilization of cultural properties”.
Inclusive-BOSAI Research Center
The i-BOSAI Research Center aims to conduct research, development and dissemination of the science and technologies for the advancement of inclusive BOSAI (Disaster Risk Reduction) practices among local governments through the development of evidence-based curricula, teaching materials and related ITC tools.
The purpose of this center is to contribute to the development of the study of court culture by focusing on the cultural activities of emperors and court nobles in Kyoto.
Research Center for Law and Social Policies
Research Center for Law and Social Policies was established for the purpose of conducting empirical and interdisciplinary research on various issues in legal sociology and law-and-psychology, and contributing to the formulation of legal policy.
The aim of the Research Centre is to contribute to the advancement of academic research, the resolution of social issues and the achievement of the SDGs by conducting interdisciplinary, multilayered and creative research on approaches to increase social good behaviour and implementing the findings in society.
Center of Youth Studies
The Center for Youth Studies aims to develop youth research that integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches and to build a network with other research groups based on our research outcomes. Through these activities, we seek to form a research hub that takes a comprehensive approach to studying the life structure and consciousness of youth.
AI×Humanity Research Center
In this research center, we conduct research related to understanding the human condition by processing various types of human information. For this purpose, we are developing and applying elemental technologies associated with AI, data science, and information processing. Our research results will lead to the well-being of humans and society.
Research Center for Regional Conflicts
Research Center for Regional Conflicts, making field researches and organizing workshops about many cases of regional conflict, facilitates researchers set viewpoint for comparing among the cases, and then contributes to Regional Studies.
Research Center for Multiculturalism and Intersectionality in Complex Cities
The Research Center for Multiculturalism and Intersectionality in Complex Cities(MICCS) explores issues of multicultural and “hyper-diverse” (race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc.) cities on both academic and practical level. The center supports research and academic discussion investigating questions such as the relationship between multiculturalism and intersectionality, between social mix and segregation.
Journalism, Media & Archives Research Center
This research center aims to collect, investigate, and archive original materials on unpublished and unclarified journalism and media in the Kansai region. In addition, it aims at the construction of interdisciplinary research base and education base based on these.
The purpose of this research center is to research and develop a system for measuring, monitoring, assessing and reporting on value creation and destruction impacts that organizations make on various stakeholder groups including (1) the organization itself, as well as its (2) shareholders or owners, (3) customers, (4) employees, (5) partners, the (6) society within which it operates and (7) the planet.
Acoustic Navigation Research Center
The Acoustic Navigation Research Center conducts a wide range of academic research in animal behavior, neuroscience, ecology, and engineering applications, with a particular focus on sound as perceptual information, with the aim of elucidating the superior navigation abilities of animals.
Diversity Research Center
Diversity Research Center will search for issues related to promoting diversity in academia and conduct surveys and research on case studies and knowledge necessary to improve the research environment and reflect them in universities’ strategic goals and action plans. We will research and analyze advanced cases of diversity promotion in Japan and overseas, focusing on issues related to the adopted subject, Diversity Promotion Model in Private Universities through Advanced Overseas Cases through the “Diversity Research Environment Initiative” (survey analysis), by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Research Center for Cell Protection and Regeneration Systems
With the goal of clinical application, we will study multifaceted issues in the practical application of technologies related to cell protection and activation and regeneration of living tissues as a system. In addition to researchers at the University, researchers from outside the university participate and conduct joint research with companies. The aim of this study is to solve the problems encountered in the field of the development of the protection and activation of cells and the practical application of the regeneration of living tissues.
“Transimperial history” is an emerging field of research dealing with the histories of modern empires and of resistance thereto as well as the influence of both on the post-imperial world. Center for Transimperial History (CTH) aims to develop this emerging field of study, with Doshisha University as the center for joint research in Japan. CTH also seeks to promote international research collaboration based at Doshisha University and thereby play a central role in developing research on transimperial history.
Social Survey Research Center (SSRC)
The Social Survey Research Center (SSRC) aims to contribute to world peace through mutual understanding among nations by conducting “research on practical statistical data collection and analysis methods of social surveys” under the banner of “Science of Data” in cooperation with domestic and international research institutions.
Research Center for Drug Development Against Fire Gas Poisoning
In fire accidents, carbon monoxide and other toxic gas poisoning claims many lives each year. Currently, there is no drastic cure for gas poisoning in the medical field. The Research Center aims to develop and clinically use an emergency treatment for gas poisoning that can be used immediately on site. We use “hemoCD” as a water-soluble artificial hemoglobin compound originally developed in Doshisha University.
Research Center for Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine
The research center consists of four groups: malignant tumors, regenerative medicine and organ transplantation, autoimmune diseases and metabolic diseases. We conduct a wide range of research, from basic medicine to clinical medicine, with the aim of elucidating disease onset mechanisms and developing treatments and preventive methods for diseases.
Sports Sensing Research Center
Doshisha University Sports Sensing Research Center will be composed of University teaching staff, graduate students and specialist researchers affiliated with other institutions, and will be established mainly for research into the analysis of biomechanical and physiological parameters in various sports using sensor technology.
Research Center for Science Communication
The focus of this research center is to analyze and present various approaches and effects of science communication with differentiating target groups and goals. Moreover, the center will develop computational technologies to help non-experts understand research outputs and their trends.
Data science is an academic field that develops and utilizes theories and techniques such as mathematical modeling, machine learning, and large-scale software to derive valuable insights through the analysis of various data. This research center aims to develop, utilize, and fuse theories and technologies in the multiple fields of data science, and to study their dissemination to society.
Research Center for Smart Electromagnetic and Electric Systems
The global trend toward electrification of mobility and the stable supply of energy are becoming important. The research center for Smart Electromagnetic and Electric Systems aims to conduct research on key fundamental technologies and their applications in the electrification of vehicles and the use of solar energy.
Research Projects for External Grants
Research Projects for External Grants, which operate based on grants from individuals, corporations, companies, and other external organizations, are established with the goal of contributing to the vitality and diversity of research and education activities at Doshisha University. Unique courses and open classes are also offered as part of these projects in the form of "contributed classes."
Anti-Aging Medical Research Center
Classifying aging as a disease, this center conducts scientific investigations into the phenomena generated in the aging process from birth to death. It aims to use the research findings to prevent various diseases such as lifestyle-related conditions, as well as to help eliminate disease-causing factors such as stress-related fatigue and decreased immunity, and ultimately aims to contribute to the promotion of people’s health and well-being.
Glycative Stress Research Center
Glycation is a non-enzymatic reaction between reducing sugars and proteins, which results in the formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), advanced glycation of proteins, and induction of receptor-mediated inflammation. Therefore, glycative stress is believed to be one of the risk factors affecting aging. This research center aims to establish a measurement method of a glycative stress marker and further the research based on the fundamental research on the mechanism of glycative stress with a view to developing anti-glycation agents in the future.
MBA Educational Function Enhancement Project through Industry-Academia Collaboration
The subject of the project is to develop education and research based on business and management experience in the field of technology-based industries in cooperation with SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.The aim is to form a new industry-academia partnership for being an internationally acclaimed business school.