Osaka University
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About Osaka University
According to Wikipedia, Osaka University, abbreviated as Handai, is a public research university located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan's former Imperial Universities, a Designated National University and listed as a "Top Type" university in the Top Global University Project. The university is often ranked among the top three public universities in Japan, along with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University.
What Is Osaka University Known For?
Osaka University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Education
- Medical
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Business
- Political Science
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Communications
- History
- Law
- Anthropology
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Osaka University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Osaka University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Osaka University ranks #80 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Osaka University ranks #83 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Osaka University ranks #101 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Osaka University ranks #97 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Osaka University ranks #132 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Osaka University ranks #156 worldwide for influence in Education.
Osaka University ranks #138 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Osaka University ranks #101 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Osaka University ranks #91 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Osaka University ranks #370 worldwide for influence in Business.
Osaka University ranks #271 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Osaka University ranks #238 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Osaka University ranks #273 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Osaka University ranks #333 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Osaka University ranks #282 worldwide for influence in History.
Osaka University ranks #470 worldwide for influence in Law.
Osaka University ranks #106 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Osaka University ranks #326 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Osaka University ranks #381 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Osaka University ranks #286 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Osaka University ranks #406 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Osaka University ranks #375 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesOsaka University ranks #2721 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Osaka University ranks #2455 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Osaka University's Most Influential Alumni?
Osaka University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics. Here are some of Osaka University's most famous alumni:
- Osamu Tezuka
- A Japanese cartoonist and animator .
- Akira Yoshino
- A Japanese engineer and researcher , known as an inventor of lithium-ion battery.
- Katsumi Nomizu
- A Japanese-American mathematician.
- Osamu Hayaishi
- A Japanese biochemist.
- Shizuo Kakutani
- A Japanese mathematician.
- Yoshizumi Ishino
- A Japanese molecular biologist.
- Shoichi Sakata
- A Japanese physicist.
- Keiji Inafune
- A Japanese video game designer.
- Kōsaku Yosida
- A Japanese mathematician .
- Hiroshi Ishiguro
- A Japanese roboticist.
- Tadamitsu Kishimoto
- A Japanese immunologist.
- Satoshi Kawata
- A Japanese physicist.
Who Are Osaka University's Most Influential Faculty?
Osaka University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics. Here are some of Osaka University's most famous faculty:
- David Bartel
- An American biochemist.
- Musashi
- A Kickboxer.
- Ron Kikinis
- A Radiologist.
- Minoru Yoshida
- A Researcher.
- Koichiro Tamura
- A Researcher.
- Fumio Matsumura
- A Researcher.
- Hiroki Ueda
- A Japanese life scientist.
- Naoto Chatani
- A Researcher.
- Katsunori Wakabayashi
- A Japanese nanotechnologist.
- Jong Seung Kim
- A South Korean chemist .
- Ullrich Scherf
- A German chemist and professor.
- Toshio Suda
- A Researcher.
