Miho has various experiences working in different sectors in Japan, England, Sweden, and Rwanda. After working for a peacebuilding NGO in Rwanda, she became interested in the relationship between natural resources and violent conflict as well as the role and meaning of education for people affected by violent conflict. Her research areas include resource-related conflict, global governance, corporate responsibility, education and conflict, and peacebuilding. She also develops and delivers innovative educational programmes and workshops for different audiences. 

Peacebuilding and sustainable development; Human security; Natural resource governance; Business and human rights; Corporate responsibility; Peace education; Sub-Saharan Africa

I am interested in how socio-economic and environmental issues around natural resources interact and impact in unforeseen ways, including violent conflict. I examine current policies and practices to manage natural resources ethically and responsibly, especially in conflict-affected regions, and hope to identify how the private sector can and should contribute effectively through multi-stakeholder processes.