- Visiting Professor, Center for Design Research, Stanford University
- Professor, Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University
- Director, Space Service Innovation Laboratory Inc.
Links
- Stanford Center for Design Research (CDR)
- Stanford Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab (BDML)
- Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management (SDM)
- Google Scholar
Research Activities
- Systems Engineering, Systems Design and Complex Socio-Technical Systems
- Design Thinking and Human-Centered Innovation
- Space Systems and Space Policy
- PNT/GNSS and Resilient Navigation Systems
- International Space Cooperation and Governance
Current Activities
- Research on the integration of Systems Engineering and Design Thinking
- Research and education in space systems, resilience, and innovation
Selected Topics
- Transformation of Socio-Technical Systems
- Space Development and Lunar Exploration
- Space Business and Entrepreneurship
- Disaster Response and Societal Resilience
- Complex Project Management
- Education and Leadership Development
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Naohiko Kohtake, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor, Center for Design Research, Stanford University
Professor, Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University
Office:
Center for Design Research, Building 560 Room 203
Stanford University
Email: kohtake [at] stanford.edu | kohtake [at] keio.jp
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