Graduate Courses : Department of Environmental Information Engineering : Teaching Staff

ANAZAWA Masahiro

Professor
ANAZAWA Masahiro
Research : The concern about the effect of human activity on ecosystems is growing today. Ecosystems are very complex systems consisting of many biological species. It is critical to understand mechanisms that retain biodiversity and stability of ecological communities and ecosystems. Through mathematical models and computer simulations, I explore fundamental properties of ecological communities and ecosystems.

UCHIDA Miho

Professor
UCHIDA Miho
Research :We perform research on how to assess environmental risks, such as the effects of chemical substances on the basis of their physico-chemical properties.
We are creating chemical exposure assessment methods that make use of environmental models and monitoring data obtained from various environmental measurement technologies.

KATO Zenta

Professor
KATO Zenta
Research : In order to supply abundant renewable energy and to avoid global warming, we are proposing global CO₂ recycling. The global CO₂ recycling consists of electricity generation by solar cells in the deserts, hydrogen production by seawater electrolysis and methane production by the reaction of hydrogen with carbon dioxide at the nearby desert coasts, and methane combustion and carbon dioxide recovery in energy consuming districts. For global CO₂ recycling, we have researched oxygen evolution anodes for seawater electrolysis and catalysis for CO₂ methanation.

SATO Yoshiyuki

Professor
SATO Yoshiyuki
Research :We are conducting researches on plasticization of polymers using supercritical fluid and on equilibrium and transport properties of gas-expanded liquids composed of polymer solutions. These are related to the development of energy saving processes and environmentally friendly processes.

MARUO Yasuko

Professor
MARUO Yasuko
Research :We investigate on nano-technology and its application to CO₂ photochemical conversion and simple analysis method of chemical materials.
Nanotechnology is the key technology for achieving sustainable society. Our research focuses on especially three fields as followings.
（1）CO₂ photoreduction catalyst including nanoparticles.
（2）Simple and easy analysis method of volatile organic compounds using a combination of nanoporous material and chemical reaction.
（3）Application of our developed analytical chips for environmental measurement and environmental evaluation.

YAMADA Kazuhiro

Professor
YAMADA Kazuhiro
Research :The main themes are as follows,
1）Study of management of aquatic ecosystems by ecological engineering ex. Study of effect of reed cutting on reed biomass and reed warbler
2）Study of efficient use of biomassex. Study of improvement of harvey acid soil using marine wastes
3）Proposal of programs and teaching materials on environmental education for aquatic ecosystems ex. Study of water pollution and purification on environmental education

KONDO Yuichiro

Professor
KONDO Yuichiro
Research :Based on design studies and environment studies, we study a methodology of community development, practice and evaluation. Recent studies are follows.
1）Designing of environmental education programs with teaching materials.
2）Community development using rural resource.
3）Consciousness investigation by text mining.
Web site : http://www.yuichirokondo.com

SANO Tetsuya

Associate Professor
SANO Tetsuya
Research :Renewable energy: sustainable use of forest biomass for energy and recycling the residue from biomass energy plant.
Vegetation and soil science: evaluation of site quality on land ecosystems for conservation and sustainable management.

TAKURA Tetsuya

Associate Professor
TAKURA Tetsuya
Research : Recently, in various fields, wireless energy transmission techniques have attracted people's attention. I investigate wireless energy transmission method via electromagnetic induction. My major research topics include design and evaluation method of coil for wireless power transmission（WPT）, development of WPT equipment for EVs on parking and moving, and development of hyperthermia system for cancer therapy comprised of implantable heating device and exciting equipment generating highfrequency magnetic field for heating.

TADA Mika

Associate Professor
TADA Mika
Research : Reduction and oxidation（redox）are extremely important for life support. I have studied redox pathways related to free radical or reactive oxygen species（ROS）generations, oxidative stress, and anti-oxidative functions in vivo. In our latest studies, biological defense mechanisms by blood cells or by natural pigments have been investigated through redox reactions.