Thank you for visiting the blog of Kyoko Kato (Katokyo as a nickname) from College of Design and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology. Here, I would like to introduce the purpose of this blog.

As a researcher, I can summarize my research field in one word: “organizational behavior and human resources management.” I am always searching for answers to the question, “What can we do to help individuals learn and work in a healthy and happy way?” At the root of this pursuit is my desire to solve the various challenges I witnessed in people and organizations during my time as a company employee.

While I have always experimented and struggled with the above question, I have come to realize that there is no consistent information about myself being presented. Research has places where its results, such as paper submissions and conference presentations, can be compiled and presented, but there is no place where I can compile my trials and errors, examples, and achievements regarding education, which I equally devote my time and energy to. Additionally, there is no place where I can introduce “Katokyo” as a combination of research and education.

Judging someone solely by their results is only partial. By understanding what they think, see, and how they act to achieve their results, we can develop a clear image of who they are. Through this blog, I hope to introduce my activities, attitudes, and current status regarding my research and education, and provide a clearer image of “Katokyo” in your minds.

FYI – The design and the structure of this blog were created by a student from my college…thank you, Mr. Hikichi! 😊

Kyoko Kato, Associate Professor

College of Design and Engineering