Hatsuko Yoshikubo

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Hatsuko Yoshikubo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of engineering education and robotics, whose work redefines how interdisciplinary, project-based learning (PBL) is delivered in the digital age. Her primary research areas include global project-based learning (gPBL) design, online engineering pedagogy, and the integration of robotics into collaborative educational frameworks. Yoshikubo’s major contribution lies in systematically identifying and addressing the structural challenges inherent in global, interdisciplinary robotics workshops—particularly those exacerbated by the shift to online environments. Her most-cited paper, "Creating Innovation for Interdisciplinary Robotics Workshops: Solving Issues in the Online Project-Based Learnings in Engineering Education" (2024, 2 citations), offers a preliminary yet critical analysis of the systemic issues that can undermine gPBL effectiveness, proposing actionable solutions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This work has already sparked dialogue among educators seeking to scale high-quality, hands-on engineering experiences across borders. Yoshikubo’s research is especially notable for its practical focus: rather than merely extolling the benefits of gPBL, she confronts its real-world obstacles, making her insights invaluable for curriculum designers and institutions aiming to foster innovation in engineering education. Her ongoing efforts promise to shape the future of remote, collaborative learning in technical fields.