Exercise Biochemistry Division, Institute of Health and Sport Sciences
Sport IT Division, R&D Center for Sport Innovation
R&D Center for Lifestyle Innovation
The Essence of Exercise, Martial Arts, and eSport Unraveling in Sport Neurobiology
Matsui Lab (Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Neurobiology) at the University of Tsukuba is working to uncover the essence of high performance in exercise, martial arts, and e-sports, and to create a sporting lifestyle with own dreams and social bonds toward everyone's health and well-being.
TAKASHI MATSUI, PHD
Assistant Professor, University of Tsukuba
Exercise Biochemistry, Sport Neurobiology, eSport Science
Born in Tsukuba University Hospital in 1984.
After that, he spent his childhood in Kyoto and Tokyo.
Due to his father's influence, a former candidate for Japan, he has been practicing judo since he was five years old. Fifth-dan.
2nd place in inter high-school judo tournament (2002),
Winner of the Macau International judo tournament (2005).
2007 Graduated from University of Tsukuba School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Japan
2009 Sekisho Ikueikai Scholarship Student
2010 Research Fellow (DC2), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2012 Graduated from Doctoral Program in Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Ph.D. (Science in Physical Education)
2012-2015 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow SPD (Niigata University of Health and Welfare),
Promoting "Sports Neurobiology" while working as a Postdoctoral fellow and Promoting "Sports Neurobiology" while working as a visiting assistant professor at the Department of Neurobiology, Cajal Institute, Spain
2015-Present Assistant Professor, University of Tsukuba, Japan
2017- Developing "Judo Physiology" while working as a Director, Basic Research Division, Scientific Research Department, All Japan Judo Federation
2020- Leading "eSport Science" while working as a Director, Sports IT, University of Tsukuba R&D Center for Sport Innovation (SIRC)