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Biomechanics and
Exercise Physiology
Research Group
Research Outline
Aiming to extend healthy life expectancy, we pursue research based on physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical approaches to acquire new scientific knowledge that contributes to maintaining and improving human physiological and motor functions and to applying these findings in the healthcare industry.
Research Introduction
Physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical analyses of human body function and movement
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Our research group aims to maximize one’s health and quality of life through physiological, biochemical, and biomechanical analyses of human body function and movement, and their applications to the healthcare industry.
Members
Primary Affiliation: Biological and Physical Function Research Team (BSRT), Integrated Research Center for Self-Care Technology, Research Strategy Headquarters
Secondary Affiliation: Health and Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
FUJIMOTO Masahiro, Ph.D.
- Position
- Team Leader (BSRT) / Group Leader (HMRI)
- Location
- AIST Shikoku
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Biomechanics and motor control of human movement
- Fall risk assessment and prevention in the elderly
- Protective/compensatory responses to balance perturbations
TSUCHIDA Wakako, Ph.D.
- Position
- Senior Researcher
- Location
- AIST Shikoku
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Walking and body movement analysis and biochemical analysis
- Research and development of prevention and treatment methods for sarcopenia and frailty
ASAHARA Ryota, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Exercise effect on neurophysiological function and cognition
- Central cardiovascular regulation during exercise
TSUCHIYA Yoshifumi, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Crosstalk of musculoskeletal organs
- Development of strategy for prevention of musculoskeletal-related disease based on molecular basis
INAI Takuma, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement using three-dimensional motion capture system
- Technology development for visualization of gait and health variables using simple equipment
SAKITANI Naoyoshi, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Deciphering molecular mechanisms behind the health promotion by exercise
- Developing therapeutic intervention system that reproduces health promotion effects of exercise
KIDO Kohei, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Investigating molecular mechanisms of metabolic adaptations to exercise and nutrition
- Development of exercise and nutrition prescription based on molecular basis of energy metabolism
KUDO Shoma, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Neuromusculoskeletal computer modeling and simulation of human movement
- Investigating human motor control mechanism and their application
HORI Amane, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Mechanisms of autonomic cardiovascular regulation
- Investigating the mechanisms of abnormal pressor response during exercise and developing management strategies
INOUE Koh, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Biomechanics of human movement
- Assistive devices for human movement
Primary affiliation: Behavioral Optimization Research Team (BORT),
Integrated Research Center for Self-Care Technology, Research Strategy Headquarters
NAKAJIMA Kanako, Ph.D.
- Position
- Senior Researcher (concurrent post with Human Augmentation Research Center)
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Research on fall prevention in the elderly, focusing on foot function
- Development of foot function evaluation techniques to extend gait life
KUTSUZAWA Gaku, Ph.D.
- Position
- Senior Researcher (concurrent post with Human Augmentation Research Center)
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Investigating improved self-control through training
- Development of an emotion measurement index using emoji
- Investigating psychological fluctuations during daily life using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM)
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