I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo. My research centres on climate change education, drawing on insights from environmental education, behavioural psychology and policy studies, with a particular focus on empowering young people through approaches that are both locally grounded and globally informed.

Over the past seven years, I have been investigating how climate change education can be meaningfully integrated into formal education systems in Japan and Indonesia. My doctoral research explored the translation of international climate change education agendas into national curricula and school-level practices. This work combined policy analysis, curriculum development and close collaboration with teachers and schools to bridge the gap between policy intentions and classroom realities. Supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, I worked with stakeholders across sectors (national governments, local governments, NGOs and schools) to improve the quality and relevance of climate change education in both countries. 

Beyond academia, I serve as a Cross-Cultural Education Facilitator with Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, promoting mutual learning between Japanese and Indonesian governments and schools. I also act as an SDGs Coach with several organisations in Japan, where I have designed and led educational initiatives that engage children and youth as active participants in climate action. These programmes have supported the learning journeys of over 3,000 students, covering topics such as sustainability, environmental responsibility and global citizenship.

I am committed to advancing education as a foundation for climate resilience and social equity. By fostering critical thinking, emotional engagement and a sense of agency, I believe we can nurture a new generation of leaders capable of driving transformative change in their communities and beyond.