Key skills and expertise

With 20 years of experience in environment and natural resource management, the expert excels in disaster risk reduction and flood risk management, utilizing advanced ArcGIS and statistical analysis skills. The expert has led projects supported by international agencies such as JST and JICA, contributing to initiatives in Vietnam and Croatia. Career highlights include supervising students, coordinating seminars, and managing public relations. Notable accomplishments encompass publishing peer-reviewed research and securing grants like the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research. The expert's proficiency extends to advanced use of SPSS/Amos and Python.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on projects like the SATREPS initiative. These projects focus on landslide risk assessment in Vietnam and disaster mitigation in Croatia. The collaborations involved project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like disaster risk management and environmental sustainability, conducted on a regional and national scale.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, social development, and water and sanitation. Responsibilities have included roles such as researcher, assistant teaching staff, and program-specific assistant professor, with tasks in research, project coordination, and statistical analysis. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes ecosystem-based disaster risk management and educational development. Geographic experience is extensive in Japan, with significant involvement in projects focusing on environmental and disaster risk management. Internationally, the expert has worked on initiatives in Vietnam and Croatia, emphasizing landslide risk assessment and disaster mitigation, requiring a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, Spanish, and Japanese, utilizing these language skills in various professional contexts, including international collaborations and research projects. This multilingual capability has facilitated effective communication and coordination in diverse teams. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies from Kyoto University, Japan, awarded in 2020. Additionally, the expert obtained an M.A. in Education, Gender, and International Development from the Institute of Education, UCL, University of London, UK. The academic journey began with a B.A. in English Literature from Otemon Gakuin University, Japan.