I am currently a postdoctoral research fellow in Cognitive Psychology and Brain Science at the Behavioural Brain Sciences Centre, and a member of the Selective Attention & Awareness Laboratory (SAAL) directed by Dr Jason Braithwaite. My current research is to investigate the brain mechanisms of cortical hyperexcitability and the out-of-body experiences in non-clinical populations, supported by the Leverhulme Trust. The project employs diverse techniques, including psychophysiological measurements (electrodermal activity/skin conductance responses, body temperature, facial EMG activities) and brain stimulation (transcranial direct-current stimulation: tDCS).

PhD, MSc (Distinction), BSc (First) in Psychology, Bangor University, Wales

MSc (Distinction), BSc (First) in Physics, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

2008-2010   EPSRC: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (£23,000) for PhD study in Bangor University for two years.
2008     Grindley Grant (£600) for conference attendance at VSS by Experimental Psychology Society.
2008     The first prize poster presentation competition (£100) at the Body Representation Workshop, at Nottingham University.
2007-2010   ORSAS: Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (£16,500) for PhD study at Bangor University for three years.
2006-2007   School of Psychology International Student Funding Award (£3,900) for MSc study at Bangor University.
2006     Award for best academic performance in three final year undergraduate modules (National Book Token £25 x 3) "PCP3001: Biological Psychiatry", "PCP3002: Perception & Attention", and "PNP3002: Emotion & Motivation" at the School of Psychology, Bangor University.

(Engineering, Selected)
1999     Award for presentation in IEEEJ of Takahashi, C., Sasao, H., Kishida, Y., & Koyama, K. [Development of Current Limiter in Medium Voltage Class.] (1999). At IEEJ Society B: Power and Energy. Summer Conference. Japanese.

(Others, Selected)
2003     ELCOS (£600) for Distinction in English language programme, Bangor University.