神戸大学大学院国際協力研究科桜井愛子研究室

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#About Professor Sakurai

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University
Cross-appointed Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University

With extensive experience in international development, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and global education initiatives, she brings a unique blend of practical expertise and academic insight to her research and teaching. Her professional journey spans roles at the World Bank, international NGOs like Save the Children, and top-tier development consulting firms. Since transitioning to academia, she has dedicated her career to advancing disaster-resilient education systems and school-community collaboration both in Japan and globally.
As a passionate educator and researcher, her work seeks to bridge the gap between policy and practice, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration that combines social sciences, engineering, and environmental sciences.

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#Research Themes

Our seminar is at the forefront of exploring solutions for disaster preparedness and educational development. Key topics include:

School Disaster Safety and Preparedness
Disaster Education and Risk Communication
Post-Disaster Educational Recovery
School-Community Partnerships for Resilience

The projects span countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, and Turkey, offering opportunities for fieldwork and collaboration across diverse cultural and policy contexts.

#Why Join Our Seminar?

Our motto, “Grounded Thinking for a Better Planet,” reflects our commitment to meaningful, real-world impact. As a graduate student in her seminar, you will:

Engage in hands-on research in disaster-affected regions and hazard areas.
Collaborate with global organizations and local communities to create resilient education systems.
Develop skills in interdisciplinary analysis, tackling challenges at the intersection of education, disaster management, and sustainable development.
Be a part of groundbreaking studies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 4 (Quality Education), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action).

We welcome students who share a passion for tackling pressing global challenges through innovative research and field-based problem-solving. If you are eager to make a global impact and explore the intersection of disaster resilience, education, and sustainability, I invite you to join our seminar. Together, we can build a better, more resilient future. Let’s take the first step toward meaningful change—your journey starts here.

#Major Publications

Assessment of comprehensive school safety in Vietnam: From policy to practice. Progress in Disaster Science, 24, 2024
New Realization of Disaster Risk Reduction Education in the Context of a Global Pandemic: Lessons from Japan. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 12(4), 2021.
Impact evaluation of a school-based disaster education program in a city affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 47, 2020
Exploring Minimum Essentials for Sustainable School Disaster Preparedness: A Case of Elementary Schools in Banda Aceh City, Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 29, 2018
Shiwaku, K., Sakurai A., and Shaw, R.,et. al. (Eds.), Disaster Resilience of Education Systems: Experiences from Japan, Springer, Japan, 2016.

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#About Professor Sakurai

#Research Themes

#Why Join Our Seminar?

#Major Publications

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