About us :: Nagahara Lab.

Message to students

Welcome to Nagahara lab!

Nagahara Lab. is a laboratory that was just launched in the 4th year of Reiwa. I would like to invite student who are interested in mathematics education methods, educational technology, etc. and are willing to actively engage in research.
My background is pure mathematics (partial differential equations, especially reaction-diffusion equations). In addition, I worked at Tokyo Tech High School for 6 years and have been in contact with high school students as a mathematics teacher. I think it's even more fun if you are interested in mathematics.

Student Recruitment

Nagahara Laboratory is

Undergraduate Student who is senior in Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology), (Bachelor's specific research project)
Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology), School of Environmental and Society, Department of Social and Human Sciences, Master's Course / Doctoral Course

We accept students from the following departments. When applying, please select the above-mentioned department.

Educational technology research is a continuous process of diligent literature research and system development. It is important to not only attend seminars, but also to actively consider for yourself what the problem is, and how and to what extent you will clarify it.

In addition to the analytical approach, computational science methods using computers and physical considerations are also important in nonlinear system research. To do this, it is necessary to acquire basic knowledge of analysis, especially the basics of functional analysis, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations, and it is also important to have a proactive attitude of finding problems and thinking about how to solve them on your own.

Laboratory Activities

The activities of the laboratory include

Educational seminars (once a week)
Mathematical seminars (once a week)
Open laboratory at the university festival (once a year)
Workshops (irregularly)

etc. In addition to the above events, one-off or quarterly events may be held unexpectedly. In addition, joint seminars with other educational laboratories belonging to the Department of Social and Human Sciences are also held on an irregular basis.

The attitude of actively participating in these events and seeking a broad range of knowledge and inquiry beyond one's own field of specialization will be useful not only during this graduate school life, but also after entering society.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there any core time?
A. No, there is no core time. You are free to work as you wish. （However, in order to complete the student program, you must write a master's thesis, so you must be willing to do so.)
Q. How do we decide on a research theme? (For undergraduate and master's programs)
A. The faculty members will work with you to determine your research theme, taking into consideration your individual background and areas of expertise.
Q. Is it possible to participate in seminars online?
A. Yes. Other meetings and individual research can be conducted online, but we encourage students to work in the laboratory.
Q. What kind of students are suited to Nagahara Lab?
A. I think that students who can conduct research in a free atmosphere are suited to the Nagahara Lab. Students should have a wide range of interests, such as educational technology, mathematics education, and mathematics itself.

Collaboration with Institute of Science Tokyo High School

This laboratory, centering on the Joint Research Group for Next-Generation Manufacturing Education, conducts research with the aim of considering and making recommendations on independent, interactive, and deep learning (active learning) and curriculum management in manufacturing education.

Principal Investigator

Kentaro Nagahara

Tokyo Institute of Technology, Institute for Liberal Arts, Associate Professor (Lecturer)

Course: Teacher Education Course

affiliations (School, Department):Environment and Society, Social and Human Sciences

Curriculum Vitæ

April 2007-March 2010: Tokyo Denki University Senior High School

April 2010-March 2014: Department of Mathematics, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science, Supervisor: Eiji Yanagida)

April 2014-March 2016: Department of Mathematics, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Master of Science, Supervisor: Eiji Yanagida)

April 2016-March 2017: High School Instructor, High School of Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology

April 2016-March 2020 (Leave of absence due to work from April 2016-March 2017): Department of Mathematics, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Ph.D, Supervisor: Eiji Yanagida)

April 2017-March 2022: Teacher, High School of Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology

April 2022-September 2024: Associate Professor (Lecturer), Institute for Liberal Arts, Tokyo Institute of Technology

October 2024-present: Associate Professor (Lecturer), Institute for Liberal Arts, Institute of Science Tokyo

Professional Membership

Dec, 2023 - Present: Mathematics Education Society of Japan
Apr, 2021 - Present: Japan Association of Simulation And Gaming
Mar, 2021 - Present: Japan Society for Educational Technology
Mar, 2021 - Present: Japan Society of Mathematical Education
Apr, 2019 - Present: The Mathematical Society of Japan

An interview with Kentaro Nagahara 2022.07.08

Interview, Institute for Liberal Arts (Only Japanese)