IIMOTO Takeshi
(Professor/Division of Environmental Studies)
Department of Environment Systems
Career Summary
Mar. 1991 Graduated from Waseda University
Mar. 1996 Completed Ph.D. program of Waseda University
Apr. 1996: Researcher, Waseda University
Jun. 1996: Researcher, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Japan
Sep. 1996: Researcher, The University of Tokyo
Apr. 1998: Researcher, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
Jun. 1998: Assistant Professor, The University of Tokyo
Nov. 2007: Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo
Jul. 2017: Professor, The University of Tokyo
Educational Activities
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS):
- Management of Radiation Risk
- Advanced Radiation Protection
Research Activities
We encounter radiation in various environments and situations. Examples include natural radiation that has existed from ancient times, artificial radiation that is used in the medical and industrial fields, radioactive wastes, and radioactively contaminated environments after the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Although it is undeniable that radiation for medical diagnosis in hospitals or inspection in airports is quite useful, we are also concerned about the risk of radiation from radiation exposure.
"Radiation environment" is a typical example of an environment system relating to both humans and surrounding society. Our research field " Environmental Safety Management" covers all studies on safety and risk management, mainly in radiation environments. The keywords of our research are "radiation and radioactive materials" and "radiological protection". We pursue studies from the viewpoints of both natural and social sciences.
Our main research targets are:
1) Development of methods for radiation measurement and dosimetry
2) Study of safety measures for radiation applications and the management of radioactive waste materials
3) Study of natural radiation environments and naturally occurring radioactive materials
4) Study of environmental protection and environmental assessment pertaining to radiation
5) Study of risk management, risk communication, etc.
Our research themes are selected from timely discussion points and needs relating to the activities of IAEA, UNSCEAR, ICRP, and regulatory science in Japan.
Literature
https://researchmap.jp/takeshi_iimoto/published_papers
Other Activities
Japan Health Physics Society
Japanese Society of Radiation Safety Management
Atomic Energy Society of Japan
The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan
Future Plan
Environmental safety management, which is one of the practical sciences based on real scene viewpoints, covers specific research issues, especially those pertaining to radiation protection and safety control. I believe our approach to environmental safety management can also be applied to additional environment safety fields other than radiation.
My perspectives on planning the radiation safety management strategy in our university as a member of the Division for Environment, Health and Safety, as well as my focus on the regulatory scientific point of view to ensure the safety and security of citizens, are the foundation of this practical science research. I would like to make a social contribution through the development of superior human resources with a sense of balance by our research and educational activities.
Messages to Students
Our main focus on "radiation protection" is strongly related to natural science based on Science and Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) as well as to social science. We feel the ability to listen to and understand others' opinions, and the ability to convey one's claim properly to others from the standpoint of one's own expertise, are crucial. Let's cultivate such abilities together in our laboratory activities.