SHIPMATES
Cornell University
ALENA X. ZHANG
In the summer of 2019, Columbia's undergraduate student Alena worked in Kanako's lab studying community development after disasters. She designed the original version of this website that you're currently visiting.
National Research and Innovation (Indonesia) U-Inspire Alliance
Nuraini “Rahma” Hanifa
I met and began working with Kanako sensei after the Palu 2018 earthquake. Working with her made me realize the difficulties of affected communities in the aftermath of disasters, of how residents and local governments struggle to rebuild their lives, especially those displaced.
World Bank
Sachi Suzuki
Sachi shares similar research interests with Kanako - post-disaster housing recovery, resettlement, and international development. While pursuing a PhD at Tohoku University, Kanako informally guided her and opened opportunities to meet with international experts. She is currently working on disaster management in South Asia Region. She loves to work with youth, local communities, and people with diverse backgrounds.