Teaching at GRIPS

I have been teaching at GRIPS (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies) since 2010 Fall. I teach Introduction to Applied Econometrics, Microeconomics I and Microeconomics II for Master’s program students who need a smooth transition from their career to a short academic life.

As of September 2025, I have produced seven Ph.Ds and 67 Master’s as the main thesis supervisor. Since March 2020, I also take care of the PF (Public Finance) program as a director.

I produced three Ph.Ds in September 2025!

Doctoral Students as the Main Thesis Supervisor
- Mukhamed Komilovich Ibragimov (Ph.D in Public Economics, 2025)
- Yemareshet Hailu Demeke (Ph.D in Development Economics, 2025)
- Jariya Jiriyasin (Ph.D in Public Economics, 2025)
- Phuong Ngoc Pham (Ph.D. in International Economics, 2022) Faculty at Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
- Chandan Sapkota (Ph.D. in Development Economics, 2019) Economist at Asian Development Bank
- Tomoe Naito (Ph.D. in Public Economics, 2019) Full-time Lecturer at Seikei University
- Yoko Oishi (Ph.D, 2017)

Master Students as the Main Thesis Supervisor
- AY2024
  - Eric Mbugua (PF, Kenya Revenue Authority)
  - Zeeshan Muhammad (PF, Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan)
  - Rowel Johnson (PF, Vanuatu Customs & Inland Revenue Dept)
  - Orapeleng Setabo (PF, Botswana Unified Revenue Service)
  - Rupasinghe Arachchige Dilan Sirantha (PF, Sri Lanka Customs)
- AY2023
  - Shangandi Ester Oufrou (PF, Namibia Revenue Agency)
  - Ampofo Kwabena Appiah (PF, Ghana Revenue Authority)
  - Minhas Ali Mohtashim (PF, Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan)
  - Mhlanga Sifiso Njabulo (PF, Eswatini Revenue Service)
  - Wilaiwutbundit Supawan (PF, The Customs Department of Thailand)
  - Aubeeluck Tahil (PF, Mauritius Revenue Authority)
- AY2022
  - Sudasinghage Amila Iresha (PF, Sri Lanka Customs)
  - Keeme Motswakae (PF, Botswana Unified Revenue Service)
  - Khanim Nazarova (PF, The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan)
  - Roth Sothav Sreng (PF, General Dept. of Customs and Excise of Cambodia)
  - Wajeeha Khan (PF, Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan)
- AY2021
  - Jinwoo Ham (YLP, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of Korea)
  - Evelyn Mbabazi (PF, Uganda Customs)
  - Edah Maina Wanjiru (PF, Kenya Customs)
  - Isura Madheeshana Sumanarathne Deundara Maha Galappaththi Arachchige (PF, Sri Lanka Customs)
- AY2020
  - SangYong Lee (YLP, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of Korea)
  - Gazi Ali Arafat (MEP, Bangladesh Bank)
  - Ilyas Ahsan (PF, Maldives Customs)
  - Ramil Bayramov (PF, Azerbaijan Customs)
  - Frank Chinayama (PF, Malawi Customs)
  - Moses Mjagi Kubugi (PF, Kenya Customs)
  - Stephanie Sandy Gladys Rodine (PF, Sierra-Leone Customs Office)
  - Bathiya Sachith Vidanapathirana (PF, Sri Lanka Customs)
  - Frances Camille Dumalaog (PP, Philippines)
- AY2019
  - Chatchinat Jannuthisead (MEP, Bank of Thailand)
  - Budi Hari Setia (PF, Indonesia Customs)
  - Jane Karen Wanjira Kigoro (PF, Kenya Customs)
  - Jomy Jacob (PF, India Customs)
  - Benedict Mompoloki Mantswenyane (PF, Botswana Customs)
  - Sadaf Ali Shah Syeda (PF, Pakistan Customs)
- AY2017
  - Kattaree Impol (PP, Bank of Thailand)
  - Martha Marunga Murungi (PF)
  - Reuben Chipenge (PF, Zambia)
  - Jennifer Goitseone Lenyatso (PF, Botswana)
  - Hemedi Mwanahamisi Ngwira
  - Yuki Mizuo (PF, Japan Customs)
- AY2016
  - Amanuel Teklay (PP, Mekelle University)
  - Muhammad Azeem (PP, State Bank of Pakistan)
  - Bidhan Chandra Shaha (MEP, Bank of Bangladesh)
  - Don Jeffery A. Quebral (PP, University of the Philippines Diliman)
  - Parnchanok Prasongnijjakij (PF, The Thai Customs Department)
  - Hendro Nugroho (MEP, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia)
  - Jessica Montgomery (YLP, Commonwealth Treasury, Australia)
  - Ketevan Aghoshashvili (PF, Revenue Service of Georgia)
  - Ruamporn Prawatmuang (MEP, Bank of Thailand)
  - Theerapat Prayoonrat (MEP, Bank of Thailand)
  - Mangi Muhammad Zeeshan (YLP, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform, Pakistan)
- AY2015
  - Caroline Krissyantikaratih Dewi (MP2, Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, Republic of Indonesia)
  - Perfect Ahamadzie (PF, Ghana Revenue Authority, Customs Division)
  - Tandekile Mkiwa (PF, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority)
  - Phuentsho Yuden (MP1, National Statistics Bureau, Bhutan)
- AY2014
- AY2013
- AY2012
- AY2011
- AY2011