Hajime Kawamukai Laboratory
Hajime KawamukaiAssociate Professor
Master of Philosophy (Urban and Regional Planning) (University of Tsukuba)
1990-1995 Research Associate, Kobe University of Commerce
1995-1998 Lecture, Kobe University of Commerce
1998-2004 Associate Professor, Kobe University of Commerce
2004- Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Informatics, University of Hyogo
2004- Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Information Science, University of Hyogo
【Research Interests】
My main research interests have focused on the theoretical and empirical analysis of the spatial structure of local areas. In line with the recent increase in both the quality and quantity of open data on regional areas, I have conducted several research projects on the spatial structure of regions using open spatial data. Additionally, I have worked with local agricultural organizations. For example, I have assisted some of these organizations by developing decision support systems that enable more effective and efficient farming activities.
My research topics can be summarized as follows:
・Utilization of Geographic Information Systems for Community Support
・Analysis of Transformations in Community Structure with a Focus on Residential Environments in an Aging Society
・A Systems-Theoretical Study on the Use of Information Technology in Planning Processes
・Analysis of Community Phenomena Using Geographic Information Systems and Open Data
・Development of an Agricultural Support System Utilizing Geographic Information
Research keywords: Open Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Information Science, Geographic Information Science, Spatial Decision Support System, General System Thinking
