Okamoto Makiko

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Title

Professor

Researcher Number(JSPS Kakenhi)

00432906
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Current Affiliation Organization 【 display / non-display 】

  • Duty   University of the Ryukyus   Faculty of Education   Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Training Program   Professor  

  • Concurrently   University of the Ryukyus   Graduate School of Education   Professional Teacher Education   Professor  

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University 【 display / non-display 】

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    2000

    University of the Ryukyus   Faculty of Engineering   Graduated

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    2000.03

    University of the Ryukyus   Faculty of Engineering   Graduated

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    2002

    Kyushu University   Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences   Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering   Graduated

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    2005

    Kyushu University     Graduated

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Academic degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Kyushu Univ. -  Dr. Engineering

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External Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2003.04
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    2005.03

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Research Fellowship for Young Scientists  

  • 2005.04
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    2006.03

    The University of Kitakyushu, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Engineering Adviser  

  • 2006.04
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    2010.09

    Kyushu University, Dept Energy and Environmental Engineering, Assistant Professor  

  • 2010.10
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    2014.03

    University of the Ryukyus, Faculty of Education, Assistant Professor  

  • 2017.04
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    2023.03

    University of the Ryukyus, Faculty of Education, Assistant Professor  

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Research Interests 【 display / non-display 】

  • Technology education

  • Energy conversion

  • Compressible fluid dynamics

  • Shock waves

  • Choking

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Research Areas 【 display / non-display 】

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Education on school subjects and primary/secondary education

  • Manufacturing Technology (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering) / Fluid engineering

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Published Papers 【 display / non-display 】

  • A Practice of Expressing `Identity' through Remote Collaborationin Junior High School Art Education

    Okawa Hikaru, Yasuda Sho, Itokazu Yasushi, Yoshida Etsuji, Okamoto Makiko

      107   45 - 54   2025.08

    Type of publication: Research paper (scientific journal)

  • Investigation of Energy-Saving Operation of Food Waste Composter in Off-Grid Environment

    Makiko OKAMOTO

      1   2025.08

    Type of publication: Research paper (scientific journal)

  • Classes for Graduation Work Exhibitions using Virtual Space

      ( 105 ) 47 - 53   2024.08

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)

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  • From Observation to Action: Enhancing Environmental Education through Fluorescence Visualization of Micro-plastics

      ( 105 ) 41 - 46   2024.08

    Type of publication: Research paper (bulletin of university, research institution)

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  • Thermal Characteristics of an Educational Coffee Roaster Using a Portable Gas Stove

    OKAMOTO Makiko, SHIMIZU Yoichi, KADOTA Kazuo

    The Proceedings of the Tecnology and Society Conference ( The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers )  2024 ( 0 ) 201   2024

    Type of publication: Research paper (scientific journal)

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    <p>This study explores heat transfer through natural convection experiments and thermal simulations of an educational coffee roaster. Using a simple silicon rubber heater, students measure heat transfer coefficients, bridging theory and practice. The simulation of the roaster, powered by a gas stove, analyzes temperature distribution and heat flow, validated by experimental data. Results show that integrating experiments and simulations enhances students' understanding of heat transfer, offering valuable insights into optimizing roaster dsign and heat efficiency, thus linking theoretical knowledge with practical application.</p>

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Presentations 【 display / non-display 】

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SDGs 【 display / non-display 】

  • 教育における地域格差を少なくする教材開発や教材手法の提案

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Social Activity 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2026.01
    　
    　

  • 2025.10
    　
    　

  • 2023.04
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    2025.03

  • 2022.04
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    2025.03

  • 2021.04
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    2021.09

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Media Coverage 【 display / non-display 】

  • Virtual 教育ICT Expo 2021  Internet

    2021.6

  • GIGAスクール時代のICT教育シンポジウム(パネリスト)

    株式会社プラズマ、株式会社琉球新報  2020.10

  • こどもITプログラミング発表会(パネリスト)

    株式会社プラズマ  2019.12

  • Protect our beautiful oceans! Children observe microplastics using the HORIBA microplastic observation kit

    Author： Other 

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    HORIBA developed an educational microplastic observation kit in 2022, enabling visualization of microplastics in sand from beaches and rivers. In February 2024, they held hands-on workshops in Okinawa at schools and a student science exhibition, in collaboration with Prof. Makiko Okamoto of the University of the Ryukyus. Using the kit, children can observe microplastics invisible to the naked eye, raising awareness of plastic pollution close to their daily lives. They also explore applications such as studying traditional Ryukyushi paper, soil and biodegradable plastics.

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