Research Interests：
- Economics of Education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Researchmap: https://researchmap.jp/noayokogawa
Education：
- Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March 2028) [Expected]
- Master of International Studies, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March 2025)
- Master of Public Administration, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University (June 2024)
- Bachelor of Economics, Kobe University (March 2023)
Experiences：
- Traineeship at UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta, Education Sector, Indonesia (November 2025 – May 2026)
- Consultant at UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), France (October 2025 – November 2025)
- Research Assistant at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (August 2025 – November 2025)
- Visiting Reseacher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Airlangga University, Indonesia (August 2025 – October 2025)
- Internship at UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), France (January 2025 – February 2025)
- Internship at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Human Resource Department, Higher and Technical Education Sector, Japan (August 2024 – September 2024)
- Internship at Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) Center for Educational Research and Innovation, Cambodia (December 2023-May 2024)
- Kobe University, Asia Fieldwork: Sulawesi, Indonesia, Hasanuddin University (September 2019)
- Kobe University, Australia, the University of Queensland English Study Program (August-September 2018)
Publications：
Peer-Reviewed Journal
- Sakurai, A., Koike, T., Yokogawa, N., Watanabe, M., Okamoto, K., & Meidinger, B. (2025). A Structural Analysis of Disaster Memory Inheritance through the Lens of the Kobe Model: A Case Study of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Bōsai Kyōikugaku Kenkyū [Journal of Disaster Education Studies], 6(1). [In Japanese]
- Yokogawa, N., & Ogawa, K. (2024) “The Influence of Household Socioeconomic Status on Vocational Senior High School Choice in Indonesia”. Bulletin of Japanese Comparative Education Society (比較教育学研究), 69, 175-192.
Thesis
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Household Socioeconomic Status on Vocational School Choice: Evidence from Indonesia”. Master’s thesis, Fudan University, June 2024.
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Horizontal Education-job Mismatch on Wages of Vocational Senior High School Graduates in Indonesia”. Master’s thesis, Kobe University, March 2025.
Academic Associations：
- Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)
- Japan Society for African Education Association (JSAER)
- Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
- Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA)
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Yokogawa, N. “School–Industry Partnerships and Employment Support in Vocational Education: A Case Study of Surabaya, Indonesia” Paper presented at 14th Biennial Conference of Comparative Education Society of Asia, Allama Iqbal Open University, November14th, 2025. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “School-Industry Partnerships and Employment Outcomes of Vocational Senior High School Graduates: A Case Study of Surabaya, Indonesia” Paper presented at the 21st International Education Development Forum, Tohoku University, October 18, 2025. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Horizontal Education-job Mismatch on Wages of Vocational Senior High School Graduates in Indonesia: Focusing on Gender Differences” Paper presented at Japan Comparative Education Society The 61st Annual Conference, Teikyo University, June 28, 2025. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Horizontal Education-job Mismatch on the Wages of Vocational Senior High School Graduates in Indonesia” Poster presented at the 26th Japanese Society for International Development Spring Conference, Hokkaido University, June 21, 2025 (E)
- Yokogawa, N., Sakurai, A., Meidinger, B., Koike, T., Watanabe, M., & Okamoto, K. “A Study on the Transmission of Disaster Experiences of Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban City, Philippines” Paper presented at Japanese Society for Disaster Education 6th Conference, Momoyama Gakuin University, June 14, 2025. (J)
- Koike, T., Watanabe, M., Okamoto, K., Meidinger, B., Yokogawa, N., Sakurai, A., & Aure, F, A. “Comparative Study of Disaster Memory Transmission between Japan and the Philippines: Cases of Kobe City and Tacloban City” Paper Presented at UNESCO Chair Conference 2025 Gender, Disaster, and Well-Being, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, May 27, 2025. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “Transition from Vocational Senior High School to Work in Indonesia” Proposal presented at the 21st International Education Development Forum, Hiroshima University, October 12, 2024. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Household Socioeconomic Status on Vocational Senior High School Choice: Evidence from Indonesia” Paper presented at the Japan Comparative Education Society The 60th Annual Conference, June 30, 2024. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “The Influence of Senior High Vocational School Expansion on Enrollments’ Characteristics and Labor Market Outcomes in Indonesia” Paper presented at 2023 CAMPUS Asia Plus Symposium in Shanghai Asian Cooperation in Risk Management in a Changing Era, Fudan University, November 24, 2023. (E)
- Yokogawa, N. “An Analysis of the Employment Probability of Senior High Vocational School Graduates in Indonesia” Paper presented at the 7th International Conference and Ph.D. Colloquium for Economics & Business, Universitas Airlangga, October 4, 2023. (E)
Language/ Skills：
- Japanese, English
- STATA, NVivo, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Awards：
- Kobe University SPRING Scholarship “Premium Program” (August 2025) (1,000,000 JPY, Overseas travel and accommodation expenses for overseas internship)
- Kobe University SPRING Scholarship “Prioritized Research Funds” (August 2025) (450,000 JPY, Research grant)
- Excellent Poster Prize, the 26th Japan Society for International Development Spring Conference (June 2025)
- Kobe University SPRING Scholarship Awardee, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) “Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation (SPRING) Program” (April 2025-March 2028) (2,200,000 JPY/year Research support fund, and 250,000 JPY/year Research grant)
- Kobe University Tuition Payment Exemption for Outstanding Doctoral Students (full payment exemption) (April 2025 – present)
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
I joined the Master’s Program at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies in April 2023. Since entering the program, I have had a wide range of experiences that gradually turned my once-vague ideas about the future into something more concrete. These experiences have allowed me to pause, reflect, and better understand my own values and long-term goals. One of the greatest strengths of this seminar is the people. Learning alongside seniors and peers who share similar ambitions has been incredibly motivating, and the daily exchange of ideas continues to push me to grow. For anyone thinking about joining this seminar, I believe this is a place where you can gain meaningful experiences and discover a career path that feels right for you.
