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I am interested in the formation of science and technology in human society. In particular, I focus on the academic research system of modern Japan. |
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YAMANAKA Chihiro
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Degree
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Doctor of Philosophy ( 2022.03 Kobe University )
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Master of Arts ( 2007.03 Kobe University )
Research Areas
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Sociology of science, history of science and technology
From Graduate School
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Kobe University Graduate School of Human Development and Environment Doctor's Course Accomplished credits for doctoral program
2010.04 - 2013.03
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Kobe University Master's Course Completed
2005.04 - 2007.03
External Career
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Yokohama National University Diversity Strategy Promotion Headquarters Lecturer
2019.02 - 2023.03
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Hitotsubashi University Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study Specially Appointed Research Associate
2015.03 - 2019.01
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Keio University International Center(Office of Student Services) Coordinator for Student Exchange Program & JJ/WGSP
2012.09 - 2015.03
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Center for Science Systems Officer in charge
2011.09 - 2012.08
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science International Program Department Officer in charge
2007.04 - 2011.08
Professional Memberships
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Japanese Society for the History of Mathematics.
Qualification Acquired
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Teaching License, High School, Science
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Teaching License, Junior High School, Science
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Elementary School Teacher Specialization License
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First Kind of Elementary School Teacher License
Papers
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RIKEN’s Formative Years: Insights from Historical Archives Reviewed
Chihiro Yamanaka
The journal of the Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry 51 ( 4 ) 2024.12
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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Insights from abroad: Tracing Joji Sakurai’s notes on his 1901 visit to Western academic institutions
Chihiro Yamanaka
Trans/Actions ( 9 ) 93 - 154 2024.11
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
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Who cares the Funding in Science?: A Note on the Private Donations for the Research Grant Program of the Imperial Academy in modern Japan Reviewed
Chihiro Yamanaka
Conference Proceedings, the 60th Congress of the Business History Society of Japan 2024.10
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Transcript and Interpretations of the President’s Address on the 17th Award Ceremony of the Imperial Academy in 1927
Chihiro Yamanaka
Journal of History of Science, JAPAN 63 ( 310 ) 192 - 201 2024.07
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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Joji Sakurai’s Commitment to the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research: Focusing on the Founding and Initial Management of the Institute Reviewed
Chihiro Yamanaka
Japan Business History Review 59 ( 1 ) 3 - 29 2024.06
Authorship:Lead author, Last author, Corresponding author Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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The Other Side of an International Conference?-Excursions and Hospitality at the Third Pan- Pacific Science Congress 1926
Chihiro Yamanaka
Trans/ Actions ( 8 ) 161 - 197 2023.11
Authorship:Lead author, Last author, Corresponding author Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
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Quantitative Analysis of the Participants and Paper Submissions in the Third Pan-Pacific Science Congress Reviewed
Chihiro Yamanaka
The Journal of the Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry 52 ( 3 ) 113 - 129 2023.09
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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Joji Sakurai’s Commitment to and Thoughts on the Formation of the National Research Council of Japan, 1918–20 Reviewed
Chihiro Yamanaka
Journal of History of Science, Japan ( 306 ) 2023.07
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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A Study of the Early Stages of the National Research Council of Japan: 1921-26 Reviewed
Yamanaka, Chihiro
Japan Business History Review 58 ( 1 ) 3 - 26 2023.06
Authorship:Corresponding author Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (scientific journal)
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Joji Sakurai’s engagement in the early days of RIKEN: focusing on the establishment and management of the organisation
Chihiro Yamanaka
Full Paper, The 58th Congress of Business History Society of Japan 1 - 23 2022.09
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)
Books and Other Publications
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The formation of Nihon Gakujutsu Shinko Kai: Joji Sakurai’s initiative for the promotion of science in Japan
Chihiro Yamanaka( Role: Sole author)
Kazama Shobo 2023.02
Book type:Scholarly book
History of JSPS, the funding agency in Japan. English summary is available at the end of the book. [10,000JPY+tax]
Misc
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Book Review: Y. Yoshiba, M. Motomura, S. Kato (eds.) "Intellectual Basis of Researchers at Imperial Universities"(Teikokudaigaku ni okeru Kenkyusha no Chiteki Kiban)
Chihiro Yamanaka
Journal of History of Science, JAPAN (Kagakusi Kenkyu) 63 ( 311 ) 326 - 329 2024.10
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Book review, literature introduction, etc.
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Preface: Eyes on Educational History Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
The 21st Seminar on the History of Chemistry Textbook 1 - 1 2024.08
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Lecture material (seminar, tutorial, course, lecture, etc.)
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[Symposium] Achievements and Challenges of the History of the Academic System: The Case of Japan Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
The Journal of the Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry 51 ( 2 ) 16 - 17 2024.06
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Research paper, summary (national, other academic conference)
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[Essay/Book Review] Hirota Kozo "Chemists in the Meiji Era: Their Struggle and Bitterness"(Meiji no Kagakusha: sono koso to kuju) Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
The Journal of the Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry 51 ( 2 ) 42 - 46 2024.06
Language:Japanese Publishing type:Book review, literature introduction, etc.
Presentations
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The periphery of the academic studies Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
3QUESTIONS(International Institute for Advanced Studies) 2024.11 International Institute for Advanced Studies
Event date: 2024.11
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Poster presentation
Venue:Nagoya International Center
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Who cares the Funding in Science?: A Note on the Private Donations for the Research Grant Program of the Imperial Academy in modern Japan International conference
Chihiro Yamanaka
International Session, The 60th Congress of the Business History Society of Japan 2024.10 International Session, The 60th Congress of the Business History Society of Japan
Event date: 2024.10
Language:English Presentation type:Symposium, workshop panel (public)
Venue:The University of Tokyo
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Achievements and Challenges of the History of the Academic System: The Case of Japan Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
2024 Annual Meeting, Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry [50th Annivarsary Symposium]] 2024.09 Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry
Event date: 2024.09
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Symposium, workshop panel (nominated)
Venue:Kobe
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The Structure of Academic Research in Modern Japan: With a focus on the work of Joji Sakurai Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
Public Lecture Series, the History of Science Society of Japan (Kagakushi Gakko) 2024.06 The History of Science Society of Japan
Event date: 2024.06
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Public lecture, seminar, tutorial, course, or other speech
Venue:Online
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A Study on the Publication of Proceedings of Imperial Academy
Chihiro Yamanaka
71th Annual Meeting, The History of Science Society of Japan 2024.05 The History of Science Society of Japan
Event date: 2024.05
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Oral presentation (general)
Venue:The University of Tokyo
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A Study on Background of the Governmental Research Funding in Japan
Chihiro Yamanaka
2023 Annual Meeting, The Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry 2023.07 The Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry
Event date: 2023.07
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Oral presentation (general)
Venue:Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo
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Academic Research Grants at Imperial Academy: The Origin of Public Research Funding System in Japan
Chihiro Yamanaka
70th Annual Meeting, The History of Science Society of Japan 2023.05 The History of Science Society of Japan
Event date: 2023.05
Language:Japanese
Venue:Waseda University [Tokyo]
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The Foundation of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Inauguration of the 19th Subcommittee ~Rethinking Modern History for the Next 100 Years Invited
Chihiro Yamanaka
JSPS 19th Committee the 88th year anniversary lectures 2023.03
Event date: 2023.03
Language:Japanese Presentation type:Oral presentation (invited, special)
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The contribution of Joji Sakurai in the early days of RIKEN [peer-reviewed]
Chihiro Yamanaka
The 58th Congress of Business History Society of Japan 2022.09
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Quantitative Analysis of the Third Pan-Pacific Science Congress: Focusing on participants and presentations
Chihiro Yamanaka
The Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry, Annual Conference 2022 2022.07
Awards
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Best Paper Award,The History of Science Society of Japan
2023.05 The History of Science Society of Japan Formation and Program Management of a Research Funding Institution in Modern Japan: Nihon Gakujutsu Shinko Kai
Chihiro Yamanaka
Award type:Honored in official journal of a scientific society, scientific journal
Reasons for the award are described in the Journal of History of Science, JAPAN, Issue 307 (October 2023).
Scientific Research Funds Acquisition Results
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The Development Process of the Academic Research System in Modern Japan: Focusing on the formation of academic-related organizations
2022.04 - 2027.03
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Chihiro Yamanaka
Authorship:Principal investigator
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A Study on the Promotion of Science in Modern Japan: Joji Sakurai and the Establishment of the JSPS
Grant number:23907037 2011 - 2012
Grant amount:\600000 ( Direct Cost: \600000 )
Teaching Experience
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History of Science and Technology
Institution:Nagoya Institute of Technology
Level:Undergraduate (liberal arts)
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History of Science Ideas
Institution:Nagoya Institute of Technology
Level:Undergraduate (liberal arts)
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History of Science
Institution:Nagoya Institute of Technology
Level:Undergraduate (liberal arts)
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Advanced History of Science and Technology
Institution:Nagoya Institute of Technology
Level:Graduate (liberal arts)
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History of science and STS for students in humanities and science Ⅱ
2022.04 - 2022.08 Institution:Yokohama National University
Committee Memberships
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The History of Science Society of Japan Editorial Board Member of Japanese Journal
2023.11 - 2025.06
Committee type:Academic society
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Japanese Society for the History of Chemistry Board Member
2023.06 - 2025.03
Committee type:Academic society
Social Activities
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Group Session
Role(s): Commentator
International Institute for Advanced Studies 3Questions Tokai 2024.11
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Nagoya Elementary and Junior High School STEAM Lab
Role(s): Appearance, Lecturer
City of Nagoya 2024.11
Type:Lecture
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How I became a researcher
Role(s): Presenter, Lecturer, Planner
2022.06
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Guide to finding industry-academic collaboration partners
Role(s): Contribution
Yokohama National University 2022.03 - 2023.03
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Talk Session with Alumni(Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration)
Role(s): Presenter, Planner
Yokohama National University 2020.10 - 2022.11
Type:Seminar, workshop
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Public Lecture: YNU Science Program 2 for Girls in Science
Role(s): Lecturer, Planner
2019.10
Type:University open house
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Event for Research Collaboration
Role(s): Planner
2019.07
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Diversity Seminar Series
Role(s): Presenter, Planner
Yokohama National University 2019.06 - 2023.03
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Keio University Student Exchange Program (for students from Europe and Canada)
Role(s): Advisor
2012 - 2015
Academic Activities
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Session Chair, 71st Annual Meeting, The History of Science Society of Japan
Role(s): Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
The History of Science Society of Japan 2024.05
Type:Academic society, research group, etc.
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Interview to the President
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
名古屋工業大学産業文化研究会 2024.04 - 2024.07
Type:Editing Academic Journal
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"30 interviews"
STEAM Association 2023.02
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Facing science: as a researcher and as a human being.
Kyoto University 2021.09
Type:Competition, symposium, etc.
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Compilation of materials on industry-academia research collaboration on iron-steelmaking (related to Takayuki Somiya at JSPS 19th Committee)
Role(s): Planning/Implementing academic research
2021.06 - 2022.06
Type:Academic research
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MEXT funded project mid-term report
Role(s): Planning/Implementing academic research
JST 2020.07
Type:Editing Academic Journal
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Bridge Seminar Series
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Yokohama National University, Taisei Corporation 2020.04 - 2023.03
Type:Academic society, research group, etc.
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100-nin Rombun
Kyoto University 2019
Type:Competition, symposium, etc.
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YNU joint-research matching event
Yokohama National University 2019 - 2022
Type:Exhibition
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Research Performance Analysis (Such as World University Ranking) International contribution
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
Hitotsubashi University 2016.08 - 2019.01
Type:Academic research