Members of the RISH and their profiles
Updated: 2023/08/22
Contents
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- Division of Diagnostics and Control of the Humanosphere:
Laboratory of Material Biology |
Laboratory of Biomass Conversion |
Laboratory of Metaboic Science of Forest Plants and Microorganisms |
Laboratory of Plant Gene Expression |
Laboratory of Atmospheric Sensing and Diagnosis |
Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Information Analysis |
Laboratory of Radar Atmospheric Science |
Laboratory of Atmospheric Observation Data Analysis | - Division of Creative Research and Development of Humanosphere:
Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials |
Laboratory of Sustainable Materials |
Laboratory of Timber Science and Engineering |
Laboratory of Innovative Humano-habitability |
Laboratory of Computer Simulation for Humanospheric Sciences |
Laboratory of Applied Radio Engineering for Humanosphere |
Laboratory of space electromagnetic environment exploration |
Laboratory of Fiber Multiplication - Center for Future Pioneering Research on the Humanosphere:
Unit for Interdisciplinary Research on Wood Science |
Unit for Atmosphere-Plant-Soil interaction Research |
Unit for Advanced Measurement and Technology Development |
Biomass Product Tree Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Unit - Technical Staff
Division of Diagnostics and Control of the Humanosphere
Laboratory of Material Biology
We investigate biomass structure and its formation/degradation to understand the potential of biomass as a sustainable material. Interdisciplinary research is conducted by scientific analysis of wood species and by compiling traditional species-specific wood uses.
Kei’ichi Baba
Assistant Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Physiology of wood formation and xylem differentiation
- Wood formation under the shortened annual cycle system
- Response of trees to microgravity or gravity direction
Suyako Tazuru-Mizuno
Junior Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)Unit for Interdisciplinary Research on Wood Science
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Laboratory of Biomass Conversion
We contribute to establishment of sustainable humanosphere through fundamental and applied studies on conversion of lignocellulosic biomass, functional analysis of biomass-degrading microorganisms and enzymes, advanced structural analysis of plant cell wall components and bioremediation.
Takashi Watanabe
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Biodegradation mechanisms of selective white rot fungi
- Conversion of biomass into functional materials and biofuels
- Studies on biocatalysts for biomass conversion
Takahito Watanabe
Assistant Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyushu Univ.)- Proteomics of white rot fungi
- Genomics of xenobiotic-degrading bacteria
- Biotechnology for bioremediation
Kaori Saito
Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Nagoya Univ.)- Efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass
- Dissolution of biomass and structural analysis
- Chemical structure of lignin polymer
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Activity Database on Education and ResearchHiroshi Nishimura
Assistant Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)Biomass Product Tree Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Unit Return to Core Research Divisions | Staff members | Contents.
Laboratory of Metabolic Science of Forest Plants and Microorganisms
Using ideas and approaches based on chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genomic sciences, we study the structure, formation, and engineering of plant secondary metabolites that constitute an important part of forest biomass.
Yuki Tobimatsu
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Structure and formation of plant cell walls
- Lignin chemistry and biochemistry
- Molecular breeding of biomass crops
Toshiaki Umezawa
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Mechanisms for phenylpropanoid biosynthesis
- Molecular mechanisms for lignin biosynthesis
- Molecular breeding of biomass plants for a sustainable society
Satoshi Konishi
Professor
Dr. Eng. Sci. (Tokyo Univ.)- Sustainability Science
- Fusion Technology
Bunzo Mikami/
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Structural Biology (Protein X-ray crystallography
- Structure and function of food-related enzymes
- Elucidation of protein function by crystal structure
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Laboratory of Plant Gene Expression
The molecular functions of valuable genes from plants and other relevant organisms are genetically and biochemically studied. We also aim to integrate utilization of the studied useful genes for human life.
Kazufumi Yazaki
Professor
Dr. Pharm. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Study and engineering of plant secondary metabolism
- Transport mechanisms of functional small molecules in plants
- Physiological functions of ABC transporters in plants
Akifumi Sugiyama
Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Metabolites involved in rhizosphere interactions
- Expression and functional analysis of membrane transporters
- Metabolic engineering in plants and microalgae
Ryosuke Munakata
Assistant Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Biosynthesis of plant metabolites showing pharmaceutical and/or toxic activities
- Evolutionary analysis of plant specialized (secondary) metabolism
- Microbial production of plant bioactive molecules
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Laboratory of Atmospheric Sensing and Diagnosis
We study and diagnose Earth’s atmosphere through accurate, long-term and comprehensive sensing using radio, light, and sound waves. We also develop various radio-optical atmospheric probing techniques, such as radar, lidar, and GNSS meteorology.
Hiroyuki Hashiguchi
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development of advanced atmospheric measurement techniques
- Observational study of the equatorial atmosphere using the EAR
- Observational study of lower atmosphere dynamics
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> Activity Database on Education and ResearchKoji Nishimura
Associate Professor
Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development of radar technologies for the atmosphere
- High-dimensional and space-time signal processing/data analysis
- Inverse problems of measurement and mathematical modeling
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Masanori Yabuki
Associate Professor
Dr. Sci. (Chiba Univ.)- Observational study of aerosol optical properties
- Development of lidar techniques for atmospheric measurements
- Height-resolved observations of atmospheric constituents
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Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Information Analysis
Atmospheric conditions are monitored and diagnosed on the basis of synthetic analyses of global environmental information obtained from satellite observations, complementary ground-based observations, and laboratory experiments.
Kenshi Takahashi
Professor
Dr. Sci. (Nagoya Univ.)- Atmosphere-biosphere interactions through trace gas exchange
- Creation of laser-based methods for atmospheric observation
- Laboratory study on chemical reactions of gases and aerosol
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Laboratory of Radar Atmospheric Science
Experimental research on the dynamics and electrodynamics, especially vertical coupling processes, of the Earth’s atmosphere, through the development of advanced atmospheric radars from VHF to millimeter-wave band, such as the MU radar in Shigaraki and the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar (EAR) in Indonesia.
Mamoru Yamamoto
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Ionospheric irregularity
- Atmospheric turbulence layers with radar interferometry techniques
- Atmospheric radar systems
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> Activity Database on Education and ResearchTatsuhiro Yokoyama
Associate Professor
Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.)- Ionospheric observation in Southeast Asia
- Numerical simulation of ionospheric irregularities
- Vertical coupling of atmosphere and ionosphere
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Toshitaka Tsuda
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development Observation techniques of the Earth’s atmosphere
- Middle atmosphere science
- Monitoring the atmosphere environment with GNSS
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Laboratory of Atmospheric Observation Data Analysis
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Small-scale turbulence plays a crucial role in the atmosphere’senergy cycle and is expected to have an increasing impact on human activities in the atmosphere due to climate change. We conduct experimental studies of its properties, generation mechanisms and impacts on vertical transport, energy budget, cloud dynamics at various altitudes and latitudes using multi-instrumental approaches.
Hubert Luce
Professor
Ph.D. (Toulon Univ., France)- Radar/in situ data analysis of the lower atmosphere at various latitudes Multi-instrumental observations of atmospheric turbulence, waves, and instabilities
- Impacts of small-scale turbulence on vertical transport and cloud life cycles
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Division of Creative Research and Development of Humanosphere
Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials
We aim for the innovation of a variety of advanced processing technologies and functional materials related to sustainable bioresources, such as wood, based on the fundamental study of their physical properties and control mechanisms.
Hiroyuki Yano
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Production and utilization of cellulose nanofibers
- Enhancement of wood properties
Masayoshi Watanabe
Professor Coordination Fellow
Dr.Eng (Tohoku Univ.)- Innovation Policy
- Manufacturing Technology
- New material (CNF etc.) R&D
Shuichi_Kawai
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development Wooden habitat and human health
- Studies on aged wood
- Studies on wood composites
Fumiaki Nakatsubo
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Synthetic organic chemistry and woody biomass constituents
- Chemical structure-property relationships of woody biomass
- Lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonding sites
Arimitsu Usuki
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Nagoya Univ.)- Preparation of Polymer/cellulose nanofiber(CNF)composites
- Application of plant nanomaterials for automobiles
Yasuki Matsumura
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Quality control of food dispersion systems
- Application of non-utilized materials to food products
- Structuring and destructuring of complex food products
Takashi Kuboki
Associate Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyushu Univ.)- Cellulose nanofiber reinforced polymer composites
- Processing of polymers and composites
- Microstructures and properties of polymers and composites
Soichi Tanaka
Assistant Professor/Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)
- Deformation processing of wood and wood-based materials
- Impregnation of wood
- Wood physics for processing and utilization
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Laboratory of Sustainable Materials
We aim to establish a sustainable and circular system for the production and utilization of wood biomass by exploring its structure and function and developing environmentally friendly wood-based materials that take advantage of these characteristics.
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Laboratory of Timber Science and Engineering
We estimate the strength properties of wood-based structural materials and pursue advances in engineered timber joints. We also evaluate and analyze the structural performance of wooden sub-assemblies and wooden structures in order to improve their safety performance in the event of earthquakes or/and strong winds.Division of Creative Research and Devlopment of the Humanosphere
Hiroshi Isoda
Professor
Dr. Eng. (The Univ. of Tokyo)- Development of mid-rise, multi-story large-scale wooden buildings
- Structural design and performance evaluation of construction with
timber-based composite materials
Kohei Komatsu
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development of the engineered joints for the glulam structures
- History of the glulam
- Structural characteristics of the traditional wooden structures in East Asia
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Tomoyuki Hayashi
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci (Kyoto Univ.)- Processing technology and performance evaluation of structural wood-based materials
- Utilization of wood for civil engineering
- Dissemination and enlightenment regarding the use of wood
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Yuzo Sakamoto
Professor
Doctor of Engineering (University of Tokyo)- imultaneous heat and moisture transfer simulation in timber building components
- Thermal insulation design and durability evaluation for timber buildings
- Temperature and humidity simulation models in timber buildings
Takafumi Nakagawa
Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (The Univ. of Tokyo)- Development of collapse analysis method for timber structures
- Development of structural performance evaluation method for wood houses using 3D CAD Information
- Sophistication of the seismic diagnosis for wood houses
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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.
Ohmura Wakako
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Physiology and Ecology of Wood-Deteriorating Organisms
- Development of a Detections System for Habitat Degrading Organisms
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Yuji Imamura
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)
- Wood Preservation
- Wood Properties and Processing
- Protection of Cultural Architecture
Kozo Kanayama
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Osaka Univ.)- Deformation processing of wood into complicated shapes
- Impregnation techniques for highly functional wood quality
- Nonequilibrium states of wood-based material
Toshimitsu Hata
Junior Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Development of functional carbonized wood
- Development of useful chemicals with thermal conversion
- Analysis of carbon materials with electron microscopy
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Laboratory of Computer Simulation for Humanospheric Sciences
We evaluate electromagnetic environments in natural space plasmas, as well as those around the spacecraft itself by taking full advantage of supercomputer resources. We also perform computer simulations of the cycle of materials in the humanosphere, in order to predict possible future variations.
Yusuke Ebihara
Professor
Dr. Sci (Grad. Univ. Adv. Studies)- Ring current and radiation belt simulations
- Magnetic storm and substorm simulations
- Solar wind-ground coupling simulations
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Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Computer experiments on nonlinear wave-particle
interactions in space plasmas - Computer experiments on the spacecraft environment
- Computer simulations of material cycling
in the humanosphere
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Laboratory of Applied Radio Engineering for Humanosphere
We pursue research to wireless power transfer via microwave not only toward Solar Power Satellites/Station (SPS) but also various applications through microwave applied engeering for the humanosphere.
Naoki Shinohara
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Solar-Powered Station/Satellite (SPS)
- Wireless power transfer via radio waves
- Microwave-applied technology
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Associate Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Wireless power transmission
- Microwave chemical processing
- Solar-power station/satellite (SPS)
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> Activity Database on Education and ResearchJunji Miyakoshi
Professor
Dr. Med. (Osaka City Univ.)- Bioelectromagnetics
- Wireless power transfer
- Radiation biology
Bo YANG
Assistant Professor
Dr.Eng.(Kyoto Univ.)- High Power Wireless Power Transfer
- Microwave Power Transmission with Auto-tracking Beam-forming
- Solar-Power Station/Satellite(SPS)
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Laboratory of space electromagnetic environment exploration
We investigate space environments via satellites and sounding rockets to promote an understanding of the space electromagnetic environments based on space science and radio engineering, which is vital for expanding the humanosphere in space. We also pursue the study of exploratory techniques through the development of ultra-miniature onboard instruments.
Hirotsugu Kojima
Professor
Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)- Exploration of space electromagnetic environments
- Miniaturization of onboard instruments for space missions
- Electromagnetic compatibility in spacecraft
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> Activity Database on Education and ResearchSatoshi Kurita
Associate Professor
Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.)- Exploration of space electromagnetic environment
based on satellite observations - Observational study of radiation belt variations
driven by wave-particle interactions - Coupling between Earth’s radiation belts and upper atmosphere
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Yoshikatsu Ueda
Assistant Professor
Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.)- Research for Fukushima reconstruction
- Electrical and electrochemical properties of fine bubbles
- Basic properties oft proton-conducting material
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Laboratory of Fiber Multiplication
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We target creation of smart materials responding to environment and external conditions by functionalization of fibrous materials around us and its conjugation with materials of different properties.
Satoko Okubayashi
Program-Specific ProfessorDr. Agric. Sci. (Fukui University)
cross appointment
- Smart fiber materials
- Processing with high energy charged particle beams
- Impregnation technique using supercritical fluid
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Center for Future Pioneering Research on the Humanosphere
Center Head Shuichiro Kuwajima
Shuichiro Kuwajima
Program-Specific Professor
Dr. Sci. (Kyushu Univ.)- Society-Academia Collaboration Research
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Research
- Transdisciplinary Research
Kazushi Nakai
Program-Specific Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)
cross appointment- Development and Implementation of Community-based Forest Management Model in Tropical regions
- Ecological Strategies for the Survival of Rare Timber Species in the Tanzanian Miombo Woodlands
Unit for Interdisciplinary Research on Wood Science
Suyako Tazuru-Mizuno
Junior Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Wood species database construction for East Asian wood heritages
- Development of new methods for wood identification
- Isotope ratio studies in tree rings
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Unit for Atmosphere-Plant-Soil interaction Research
Kenshi Takahashi
Professor
Dr. Sci. (Nagoya Univ.)- Atmosphere-biosphere interactions through trace gas exchange
- Creation of laser-based methods for atmospheric observation
- Laboratory study on chemical reactions of gases and aerosol
Akifumi Sugiyama
Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)Laboratory of Plant Gene Expression > Activity Database on Education and Research
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Unit for Advanced Measurement and Technology Development
Yoshikatsu Ueda
Assistant Professor
Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.)- Research for Fukushima reconstruction
- Electrical and electrochemical properties of fine bubbles
- Basic properties oft proton-conducting material
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Biomass Product Tree Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Unit
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- Takashi Watanabe Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)
Keiko Kuroda
Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- Functional anatomy and pathology of woody plants
- Empirical research for cascade use and regeneration of Satoyama forests
Hiroshi Nishimura
Assistant Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.)- High-resolution structural analysis of lignocellulosic biomass
- Biodegradation mechanisms of wood-decaying basidiomycetes
- Structure and bioactivity analyses of natural products
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Kaori Saito
Associate Professor
Dr. Agric. Sci. (Nagoya Univ.)Laboratory of Biomass Conversion > Activity Database on Education and Research
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Technical Staff
Hajime Sorimachi
Technical Staff- Wood diversity database management
- Xylarium technical management
- Cooperative research support and publicity
- Division of Diagnostics and Control of the Humanosphere: