Contents

• • 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

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  Division of Diagnostics and Control of the Humanosphere

  Laboratory of Material Biology

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  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.

  Tomoya Imai Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Synthetic biology of biological macromolecules Structure-property relationship in solid biomass Development of new methods to identify the origin of wood material > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Activity Database on Education and Research
  Suyako Tazuru-Mizuno Junior Associate Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Unit for Interdisciplinary Research on Wood Science > Activity Database on Education and Research

   

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  Laboratory of Biomass Conversion

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  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	Takahito Watanabe Assistant Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyushu Univ.) Proteomics of white rot fungi Genomics of xenobiotic-degrading bacteria Biotechnology for bioremediation > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 Personal web page Activity Database on Education and Research	Hiroshi Nishimura Assistant Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Biomass Product Tree Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Unit

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  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research	Koji 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 > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Information Analysis

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  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Laboratory of Radar Atmospheric Science

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  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research	Tatsuhiro Yokoyama Associate Professor Dr. Infor. (Kyoto Univ.) Ionospheric observation in Southeast Asia Numerical simulation of ionospheric irregularities Vertical coupling of atmosphere and ionosphere > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research
  Toshitaka Tsuda Professor Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.) Development Observation techniques of the Earth’s atmosphere Middle atmosphere science Monitoring the atmosphere environment with GNSS > Activity Database on Education and Research	Hsieh Yikai Assistant Professor Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.) Numerical simulations of nonlinear wave-particle interaction Numerical simulations on the inner magnetosphere Relativistic electron accelerations and precipitations in the radiation belts > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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

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  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.

  Kenji Umemura Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Development of natural adhesives for wood Development of new wood-based materials Degradation and durability of wood adhesive > Activity Database on Education and Research	Miyuki Matsuo-Ueda Associate Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Natural aging and thermal treatment of wood and their application Application of mechanical optimization of trees > Activity Database on Education and Research
  Shuoye Chen Assistant Professor Dr. Agri. Sci (Nagoya Univ.) Physical property analysis of wood with help of artificial intelligent approaches Materials development from lignocellulose by making use of its characteristics. > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Researchmap Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 Activity Database on Education and Research	Yuji Imamura Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Kyoto Univ.) Wood Preservation Wood Properties and Processing Protection of Cultural Architecture > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 Activity Database on Education and Research	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 Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Laboratory of Computer Simulation for Humanospheric Sciences

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  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research

  Yoshiharu Omura 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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Laboratory of Applied Radio Engineering for Humanosphere

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  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research	Tomohiko Mitani Associate Professor Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.) Wireless power transmission Microwave chemical processing Solar-power station/satellite (SPS) > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research
  Junji Miyakoshi Professor Dr. Med. (Osaka City Univ.) Bioelectromagnetics Wireless power transfer Radiation biology > Activity Database on Education and Research	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） > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Laboratory of space electromagnetic environment exploration

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  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research	Satoshi 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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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 > Personal web page > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 Professor Dr. Agric. Sci. (Fukui University) cross appointment Smart fiber materials Processing with high energy charged particle beams Impregnation technique using supercritical fluid > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Center for Future Pioneering Research on the Humanosphere

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  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

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  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

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  Unit for Atmosphere-Plant-Soil interaction Research

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  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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

  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

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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 > Activity Database on Education and Research

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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 > Activity Database on Education and Research	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 > Activity Database on Education and Research
  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

   

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