I have been engaged in connectivity analysis and environmental impact assessments using genetic analysis, and more recently, I have been working on research related to environmental DNA. Going forward, I would like to actively pursue collaborative research with other fields.

I conduct research on the impact of physical environments on marine ecosystems, focusing on coastal and open-ocean areas. My work involves numerical modeling of ocean currents, dispersion simulations of plankton and suspended matter, and image analysis utilizing machine learning.

I am engaged in taxonomic and molecular ecological research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the biodiversity and conservation of marine organisms inhabiting coral reefs and the deep sea.

Through geochemical analysis of environmental samples such as marine and lacustrine sediments, I am working to elucidate material cycles related to ecosystems and reconstruct long-term environmental changes.

I am developing biosensing technologies to detect unknown biomolecules in the environment by utilizing the synthesis and design of artificial materials based on glycan polymers. I am conducting pioneering research and technological development with the goal of creating next-generation materials that can replace antibodies.

We plan to investigate bioaerosol collection methods aimed at analyzing atmospheric eDNA. Additionally, our technology for accurately determining the concentrations of atmospheric major components (oxygen, argon) and greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, etc.) is among the best in the world.

I am dedicated to mastering elemental analysis techniques, with a focus on ICP-MS. My research focuses on enhancing sensitivity, separating and suppressing interference, and ensuring data validity. I aim to develop peripheral equipment and provide high-quality data that will serve as the foundation for the AI era. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can assist you with.

In collaboration with researchers from AIST’s seven core research areas (Energy and Environment, Bioengineering, Information and Human Engineering, Materials and Chemistry, Electronics and Manufacturing, the Geological Survey of Japan, and the National Metrology Institute of Japan), as well as various external research institutions and companies, we are currently conducting a wide range of interdisciplinary research and social implementation activities, with a focus on agriculture-engineering and medical-engineering collaboration.

I am engaged in the development of sensing technologies targeting biological substances that serve as indicators for assessing ecological environments. Currently, I am leading research and development focused on the rapid, simple detection, analysis, and on-site evaluation of environmental DNA using sensor arrays. If you know of any interesting targets, please consider collaborating with me.

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I conduct research on environmental risk assessment and management for specific substances (primarily metals) and locations, as well as the assessment methods that support these efforts. My work includes practical research such as dose assessment in Fukushima, and recently I have also been engaged in research on the environmental risk assessment of microplastics and measures to mitigate the risks of COVID-19.

I am engaged in research on the ecological risk assessment of chemicals, primarily metals, using field surveys of aquatic organisms in rivers and modeling of species sensitivity distributions. In the context of TNFD and Nature Positive, I believe that ecological risk assessments based solely on laboratory toxicity tests lack a clear connection to actual biota, and that biological monitoring in real-world environments plays a significant role.

I conduct toxicity assessments of new nanomaterials and chemical substances. My research primarily focuses on human health, and I am actively engaged in developing assessment methods that make full use of cell culture techniques and technologies for analyzing biological information at the genetic level.

I have been researching the roles of microorganisms inhabiting various environments, including soil, cities, forests, rivers, insects, plants, and wastewater treatment facilities. I believe that natural environments and natural capital are supported by networks of living organisms (ecosystems), and that microorganisms play a vital foundational role in this. I hope to contribute to achieving a nature-positive future through my research on microorganisms.

As part of environmental impact assessments related to the development of marine energy and mineral resources, I am primarily engaged in elucidating the dynamics of metals in the marine environment. To help achieve a Nature-Positive future, I aim to provide technologies that contribute to diagnosing and improving material cycles in local environments.

To date, I have conducted research in diverse regions—including mountainous areas, urban centers, mines, and island regions—to elucidate the origins of groundwater and the mechanisms governing water quality formation, as well as to explore ways to coexist with nature. Moving forward, I intend to advance research that leads to practical societal applications, always keeping the concept of “Nature Positive” in mind.

I am a researcher in sustainable remediation technologies, specializing in passive treatment of acid mine drainage, soil contamination management, applied geochemistry, and surface water and groundwater modeling. I am dedicated to nature-positive solutions and ecosystem restoration.

I have conducted research on the social impact assessment of nuclear disasters and the social acceptability of waste disposal. In the context of Nature Positive, I hope to conduct research aimed at fostering harmony among diverse stakeholders regarding natural capital.

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I will be conducting research on plants and microorganisms. I look forward to working with you.

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