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Members of the RISH and their profiles| Junji Sugiyama, Professor | ||
 | Hierarchical structure and function of cell wall Biogenesis and biodegradation of structural polysaccharide Wood anatomy: diversity and identification | |
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| Tomoya Imai, Associate Professor | ||
 | Functional and structural study of ce11ulose synthase Study of membrane proteins by electron microscopy Wood anatomy: diversity and identification | |
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| Kei’ichi Baba, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Molecular machanisms for attitute control against gravity in woody plants Molecular biological analysis on wood formation and xylem differentiation Wood anatomy: diversity and identification | |
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| Suyako Tazuru, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Wood anatomy: Identification and development of the new identification techniques Construction of a database for wood species of wooden heritages Dendroclimatology and dendrochronology using old wood | |
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Laboratory of Biomass Conversion
Biological functions of lignin-degrading fungi, including control of free radical reactions by secondary metabolites and gene expression of key enzymes for lignolysis, are studied in the light of recent advances in gene technology, biochemistry and organic chemistry. Gene-engineered lignin-degrading fungi and biomimetic reactions are applied to bioremediation and conversion of wood biomass into ethanol and other useful chemicals to establish sustainable humanosphere.
| Takashi Watanabe, Professor | ||
 | Analysis of molecular systems for the control of extrace11ular freeradical reactions by selective white rotfungi. Conversion of wood biomass into fuel ethanol and other usefu1 chemicalsby biologlcal functions of white rot fungi. Degradation of polymers by white rot fungi and their biomimetic radicalreactions. | |
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| Takahito Watanabe, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Proteomics of white rot fungi Genetic and biochemical bases for the microbial degradation of lignin Biotechnology for bioremediation | |
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| Hiroshi Nishimura, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Quantification and accurate structural analyses of wood cell walls using NMR and MS Elucidation of the wood biodegradation mechanisms by basidiomycetes Structure and bioactivity analyses of natural products from biomass | |
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Laboratory of Metaboic Science of Forest Plants and Microorganisms
We are involved in analyzing metabolic functions of forest plants from a wide variety of aspects, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genomic science, in order to conduct basic investigations contributing to cultivation and protection of forest resources.
| Toshiaki Umezawa, Professor | ||
 | Organic chemistry and molecular biology of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis Holistic systems analysis of integrated mechanisms for secondary xylem formation Molecular breeding of trees which are suitable for sustainable society | |
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| Yuki Tobimatsu, Associate Professor | ||
 | Structure and formation of plant cell walls Lignin chemistry and biochemistry Molecular breeding of biomass crops | |
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| Shiro Suzuki, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Regulatory mechanism of gene expression in wood formation Control of wood formation by molecular breeding Molecular mechanism of plant phenylpropanoid biosynthesis | |
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Laboratory of Plant Gene Expression
We are studying on the characterization of useful genes isolated from plants in forest-sphere, which are involved in biosyntheses of various metabolites and their transport. Molecular breeding using characteristic genes for metabolic and transport engineering to establish novel plants, which are advantageous for human life and environment, is also our research targets.
| Kazufumi Yazaki, Professor | ||
 | Gene expression of plant ABC proteins and their functions Regulation of plant secondary metabolism and metabolic engineering Phytoremediation by molecular breeding | |
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| Akifumi Sugiyama, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Gene expression and functional analyses of plant membrane transporters Functional analyses of plant metabolic genes involved in the interactions with microbes and environment Studies on the functions of root exudates in soil ecosystem of forest-sphere | |
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| Kojiro Takanashi, Program-Specific Assistant Professor | ||
 | Metabolic dynamics in legume nodules Biosynthesis and translocation of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants | |
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Laboratory of Atmospheric Sensing and Diagnosis
We study and diagnose the atmosphere through accurate, long-term, and comprehensive sensing using radio, light, and sound waves. We also develop techniques and instruments for this purpose.
| Toshitaka Tsuda, Professor | ||
 | Development of observation techniques of the Earth's atmosphere Dynamics of atmospheric waves and convection Application of precise satellite positioning to monitoring the Earth’s environment | |
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| Jun-ichi Furumoto, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Observational Study of atmospheric thermodynamics and transportation | |
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| Masanori Yabuki, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Observational study of aerosol-cloud interactions Study of atmospheric environment using lidar remote sensing | |
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Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Information Analysis
Atmospheric conditions are monitored and diagnosed on the basis of synthetic analyses on global environmental informations obtained from satellite observations, complementary ground based observations, and laboratory experiments.
| Masato Shiotani, Professor | ||
 | Analyses on the global atmospheric informations observed by satellites Processes on the troposphere-stratosphere exchange Observations on the atmospheric minor constituents in the tropics | |
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| Kenshi Takahashi, Associate Professor | ||
 | Observational studies on the atmosphere-biosphere exhange of atmospheric trace gases Laboratory studies on the chemical processes of atmospheric trace gases and aerosol Creation of novel laser-based techniques for atmospheric observation | |
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| Shin-ichi Enami, Associate Professor | ||
 | Research of heterogeneous reaction of atmospheric aerosols with reactive gases Research of molecular interaction between air pollutants and biosurfaces | |
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Laboratory of Radar Atmospheric Science
Experimental research of the dynamics and electrodynamics, especially the vertical coupling processes, of the Earth’s atmosphere from the boundary layer up to an altitude several hundred kilometers, through the development of advanced atmospheric radars from VHF to millimeter-wave band, such as the MU radar in Shigaraki, the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar in lndonesia, the portable Lower Tropospheric Radar (LTR), and the 35-GHz cloud radar.
| Mamoru Yamamoto, Professor | ||
 | Study of ionospheric irregularity Study of atmospheric turbulence layer with radar interferometry technique Study of atmospheric radar system | |
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| Hiroyuki Hashiguchi, Associate Professor | ||
 | Development of imaging wind profiler Observational study of the equatorial atmosphere with the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar (EAR) Observational study on lower atmospheric dynamics | |
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Division of Strategic Research of the Humanosphere
Laboratory of Climate and Ecosystems Dynamics
We concentrate on analyzing and modeling the state of, or the changes in, the earth’s eco-climate systems (climate change, environmental destruction, their feedbacks on the flow of matter and energy), with special attention to impacts related to human actions onto the tropical biosphere. Field observation, CIS and remote-sensing techniques are our mam analytical tools, and the search for integrated and sustainable solutions remains our main objective.
| Kazadi SANGA-NGOIE, Professor | ||
 | Analysis and modeling of the states, changes and interactive effects in the earth climate and ecosystems using CIS and Remote Sensing techniques Integrated and sustainable energy and material flow in the biosphere Sustainable and participatory environment resources development in the tropics | |
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Laboratory of Advanced Research
National visiting professorship for advanced research closely related to the Missions.
Laboratory of Integrated Research
International visiting professorship for integrating various research on humanosphere.
Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Research
International visiting professorship for interdisciplinary research among the spheres constituting humanosphere.
Division of Creative Research and Development of Humanosphere
Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials
The innovation of various advanced processing technologies and functional materials relating to sustainable bioresources such as wood based on the fundamental studies of their physical properties and control.
| Hiroyuki Yano, Professor | ||
 | Bio-nanofiber composites Effective utilization of bark tannin from fast growing trees Materials design in the sound board of musical instruments | |
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| Fumiaki Nakatsubo, Professor | ||
 | Studies on the cellulose-based advanced materials | |
| Toshiro Morooka, Associate Professor | ||
 | Rheological properties of wood at high temperatures Temperature and humidity environment of wooden building | |
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| Fumio Tanaka, Associate Professor | ||
 | Crystal structure analysis of polysaccharides and their derivatives. Computer aided molecular design of functional polysaccharides. Physical and mechanical characterization of bio-based polymers. | |
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| Kentaro Abe, Associate Professor | ||
 | Development of further application of cellulose nanofibers Mechanical function of cellulose in plant cell wall Studies on wood physics and cell wall structure | |
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Laboratory of Sustainable Materials
The laboratory aims to establish the sustainable cycle of forest and forest products by developing the production, utilization and recyling/desposal system of wood biomass. New wood based materials harmonized with both global and regional environment are being developed by making use of the functions of wood as a cellular solid, and integrated projects in the interdisciplinary fields are being carried out to confirm the sustainability of production/utilization system of wood biomass.
| Kozo Kanayama, Professor | ||
 | Deformation processing of wood based materials into three-dimensional complicated shape. Impregnation technique for high function of quality of wood based materials Investigation of nonequilibrium state of wood based materials | |
| Kenji Umemura, Associate Professor | ||
 | Development of natural adhesives for wood Degradation and durability of wood adhesives Development of new wood-based materials | |
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Laboratory of Structural Function
We are estimating strength properties of wooden structural materials and innovating engineered timber joints. Evaluation and analyses of the structural performance of wooden sub-assemblies, which compose of wooden structures, are also our important research targets in order to make them satisfy the safety criteria against earthquakes or/and strong wind.
| Hirohsi Isoda, Professor | ||
 | Development of mid-rise multi-story, large-scale wood building Structural design and performance evaluation of construction with timber-bases material | |
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| Takuro Mori, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Development of timber frame structures Evaluation of seismic performance of wooden post and beam structures Evaluation of survival strength performance of wooden houses attacked by biodeterioration | |
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| Akihisa Kitamori, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Evaluation of load-bearing characteristics on Japanese traditional construction Structural application of compressed wood technique R&D for utilization of softwood timbers as structural elements | |
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Laboratory of Innovative Humano-habitability
To establish the society with resource recycle system in the future humanosphere, fundamental and innovative investigations on natural and urban/housing ecosystem will be conducted with emphasis on the symbiotic relations with forest and wood resources. The conversion of wood biomass to fuel, chemicals or advanced carbon materials using thermochemical technologies is also studied.
| Tsuyoshi Yoshimura, Professor | ||
 | Feeding ecology of wood-attacking insects Diversity of wood deteriorating organisms in tropical forests Development of environmental technologies and new energy options with wood deteriorating organisms | |
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| Toshimitsu Hata, Senior Lecturer | ||
 | Nanostructural analysis of carbonized wood for new applications Development of purification technologies with thermal conversion technologies Development of non platinum catalytic cathode in fuel cells from carbonized wood | |
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| Aya Yanagawa, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Behavioral and communicative activities as disease resistant mechanism in insects. Insect pathology and Microbial control. | |
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Laboratory of Computer Simulation for Humanospheric Sciences
We evaluate electromagnetic environments in natural space plasmas as well as those around spacecraft by taking full advantage of supercomputer resources. We also perform computer simulations of material cyclings in our humanosphere in order to predict its possible future variations.
| Yoshiharu Omura, Professor | ||
 | Computer experiments of nonlinear wave-particle interactions in space plasmas Computer experiments of spacecraft environment Computer simulation of material cyclings in the humanosphere | |
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| Yusuke Ebihara, Associate Professor | ||
 | Computer simulation of charged particles in the inner magnetosphere Computer simulation of circulation of material in the magnetosphere Computer simulation of magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling | |
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Laboratory of Applied Radio Engineering for Humanosphere
Research on solar power satellite through wireless power transmission and other microwave applications for humanosphere.
| Naoki Shinohara, Professor | ||
 | Space Solar Power System Microwave Power Transmission Microwave Applied Technology | |
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| Junji Miyakoshi, Professor | ||
 | Bioelectromagnetics. Radiation Biology. Research on the health effects of electromagnetic fields in cellular and genetic levels for humanosphere life sciences. | |
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| Yohei Ishikawa, Professor | ||
 | Wireless Power Transmission Dielectric Resonator & Filter Microwave Antenna | |
| Tomohiko Mitani, Associate Professor | ||
 | Wireless Power Transmission Microwave Chemical Processing Solar Power Station/Satellite (SPS) | |
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| Shin Koyama, Lecturer | ||
 | Bioelectromagnetics Radiation Biology Research on the health effects of electromagnetic fields in cellular and genetic levels for humanosphere life sciences. | |
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Laboratory of Space Systems and Astronautics
In order to expand the current humanosphere to space, we investigate the space environments via satellite observations, theory, and computer simulations based on radio science and radio engineering. We also investigate new space missions from the vicinity of the Earth to the solar system with new technologies such as formation flight concept and new space propulsion system based on space engineering and orbital dynamics studies.
| Hiroshi Yamakawa, Professor | ||
 | Space Environment Measurement and Mission Applications Space Systems and Astronautics | |
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| Hirotsugu Kojima, Associate Professor | ||
 | Measurement of space electromagnetic environments via spacecraft Development of lightweight system for the measurement of space electromagnetic environments | |
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| Yoshikatsu Ueda, Assistant Professor | ||
 | Development of Digital Wave Particle Correlator (DWPC) System design and development of plasma wave instrument for micro-satellite BepiColombo mission (Exploration mission to Mercury) | |
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Technical Staff
| Hajime Sorimachi | ||
 | Identification of wood species Administrative coordination for research projects Publicity for the activities of the Institute | |
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