In fiscal year 2026, we recognized 11 young faculty members as "Distinguished Researchers (DR)" for their outstanding research.

We have now recognized 11 individuals as "Distinguished Researchers (DR)" for the 2026 academic year (Reiwa 8).
The "DR (Distinguished Researcher)" program recognizes young faculty members who conduct particularly outstanding research and provides them with focused research support. Selection is based on a multifaceted set of indicators tailored to the specific field, including research achievements, external funding acquisition, and academic awards received. The certification period is generally three years.
In addition to research funding support, certified individuals will receive priority support for travel expenses related to overseas dispatch and for improving the working environment of their affiliated department through the "Hiroshima University Young Faculty Overseas Dispatch Program," which is implemented as part of the J-PEAKS project.
The DR (Disability Rating) system was established in fiscal year 2012, and to date, 53 people have been certified, including the 11 people mentioned this time.

Certified DR in 2020

• Yui Arimatsu, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Associate Professor Mitsuaki Takemi, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Keishi Okazaki, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Associate Professor Satoru Muramatsu, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Naoki Tarutani, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Mitsuyo Saito, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Associate Professor Setsu Kato, Graduate School of Integrative Life Sciences
• Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Medicine) Atsushi Ohno Lecturer
• Tomoyuki Akita, Lecturer, Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Medicine)
• Hospital (Crisis Medical Center) Mitsuaki Nishikimi, Specially Appointed Lecturer
• Takashi Asano, Associate Professor, Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine

*The affiliation and job title are based on information at the time of certification.

Through this support for young researchers, J-PEAKS aims to strengthen the university's research capabilities and cultivate the next generation of research talent.

🔗 For more details, please click here (Hiroshima University Institute for Future Co-creation Science)

Contact Information

Research Strategy Promotion Division, Research Strategy Department, Research Headquarters for Future Co-creation Science
E-mail: URA＊office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
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