Director Section
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Director | TAMAOKI Masanori | Study of environmental stress responses in higher plants and its application to environmental cleanup |
| Senior Principal Researcher | YAMANO Hiroya | Effects of environmental change on coastal ecosystems |
| [Concurrent post] Chief Senior Researcher （Research Collaboration Division） |
YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversty of algae |
| Research Associate | Bao Sarina | Impacts of changes in Marine life due to climate change on ecosystem services and society and adaptation options |
| Research Associate | NAKANISHI Kosuke | Integrated assessment of socio-economics and biodiversity and ecosystem services |
| Expert | TOTSU Kumiko | Database and disclosure of biodiversity and ecological information |
| Expert | ODAKURA Midori | Public relations |
| Expert | ISHIDA Takahide | Compliance with the access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing |
Deputy Director Section
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | ONUMA Manabu | Research on reproduction and genetic diversity in endangered species |
Biodiversity Assessment and Projection Section
We will conduct research on biodiversity evaluation and projection, as well as on the development of conservation methods.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | KADOYA Taku | Relationships between land-use heterogeneity and spatial distribution of indicator species at global scale Assessment of species extinction risk integrating spatio-temporal data |
| Chief Senior Researcher | ISHIHAMA Fumiko | Conservation genetic study on endangered plants Spatial ecological study on factors determining distribution and exintinction risk of endangerend plants |
| Chief Senior Researcher | FUKASAWA Keita | Connecting data and decision-making in ecosystem management using ecological models |
| Senior Researcher | TAKEUCHI Yayoi | Quantitative assessment of spatio-temporal changes and underlying processes in forest ecosystems and biodiversity in Asia |
| [Concurrent post] Senior Researcher (FRECC affiliation) | YOSHIOKA Akira | Biodiversity monitoring and evaluation for research on disaster environment |
| Senior Researcher | FUKAYA Keiichi | Statistical modeling of ecological community dynamics |
| Research Associate | SHINODA Yushin | Global-scale analysis of the effects of intensified agriculture on biodiversity |
| Research Associate | VEGH Lea | The effects of climate change on forest ecosystems and biodiversity in Japan. |
| Research Associate | LIU Mengyuan | |
| Research Associate | JOHN Jishaa | Assessing the global impact of mining on biodiversity |
| Research Associate | HAYASHI Masato | |
| Research Associate | TOCHIGI Kahoko | Development of methods for estimating bear population size and population dynamics / High-throughput processing of camera trap data on wild mammals |
| Expert | KUDO Hiroyuki | Data development and spatial information processing for broad-scale assessment of biodiversity |
| Expert | ZHAO Xuequn | Development of tools and data processing for broad-scale assessment of biodiversity and impact of climate change |
| Expert | SUMI Maya | A liaison of the Collaborative Research Core on Biodiversity |
| Expert | TANNO Yuki | Model construction and data processing for broad-scale assessment of biodiversity and impact of climate change |
| Expert | TERAYAMA Kana | Development of wildlife monitoring networks |
| Expert | TAKAHASHI Mika | |
| Expert | KUMADA Nao | |
| Research Assistant | KATAYOSE Ryosuke | The effect of lake thermal condition for fish distribution |
| JSPS Research Associate | KITAZAWA Munehiro | Broad-scale and long-term assessment of bird diversity in agricultural landscapes |
| JSPS Research Associate | IKEMOTO Mito |
＊ "FRECC" stands for Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center.
Ecological Risk Assessment and Control Section
We will conduct research on the assessment of risks threatening biodiversity and ecosystems and on the development of countermeasures.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| [Concurrent post] Head | ONUMA Manabu | Research on reproduction and genetic diversity in endangered species |
| Senior Researcher | SAKAMOTO Yoshiko | Integrated risk assessment of emerging infectious diseases of bees in Japan |
| Senior Researcher | SAKAMOTO Hironori | Study on development of preventive and control methods of invasive alien species |
| Specially Appointed Researcher | GOKA Koichi | Ecological risk assessment of invasive alien species |
| Research Associate | SUZUKI Akihiko | Detection and transmission risk assessment of pathogen from honeybees |
| Research Associate | SEKO Yugo | Assessment of behavioral responses of alien species to insecticide applications |
| Research Associate | MORII Kiyohito | Assessment of ecological impacts and possible invasion routes of alien species |
| Research Associate | TAKAI Hiroki | Ecological risk assessment and development of control methods for invasive alien species (mainly insects) |
| Expert | HIRATA Takuma |
Environmental Stress Mechanisms Section
We will evaluate the effects of environmental stresses, such as climate change/pollutants, on the functions and genes of living organisms, and research the adaptive mechanisms of the organisms.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | INOUE Tomomi | Research on plant adaptation mechanisms to living environments |
| Senior Researcher | AKAJI Yasuaki | Survival and growth pattern of tree species along environmental gradients |
| Expert | FUJIMURA Tomoko | Analysis of plant protein functions |
Ecosystem Function Research Section
We will evaluate the structure and function of the ecosystem and research the methods for their conservation.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | MATSUZAKI Shin-Ichiro | Freshwater biodiversity monitoring and conservation |
| Chief Senior Researcher | KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Evaluation of watershed ecosystem services and its application for regional restoration |
| Senior Researcher | YABE Tohru | Ecosystem function of tideland and seaweed in shallow water Influence of dominant phenomena due to invasive alien species on ecosystem function in shallow waters |
| Senior Researcher | ANDO Haruko | Adaptive evolution and ecosystem function of birds in island environments |
| Specially Appointed Researcher | FUKUSHIMA Michio | Development of strategic environmental assessment technology and its application to watershed restoration |
| Senior Research Associate | UENO Ryuhei | Fundamental study on chironomid faunae as indicators of long-term or short-term changes of environments |
| Expert | Xinqiletu | Evalution of ecosystem function and ecosystem services in the Satoumi area; the investigation and analysis related to adaptation planning support for climate change |
| Expert | NAKAGAWA Megumi | Kasumigaura long-term monitoring UNEP GEMS / Water national center secretariat |
| Expert | YOSHIBA Megumi | Analysis of the long-term lake monitoring samples |
Biodiversity Conservation Planning Section
We will conduct research on biodiversity conservation planning based on the evaluation of biodiversity/ecosystem services.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | OGUMA Hiroyuki | Remote sensing of alpine line and coastal ecosystems |
| Chief Senior Researcher | YOSHIDA Katsuhiko | Theoretical study on ecosystem response to disturbances Theoretical study on ecosystem evolution |
| Senior Researcher | KUBO Takahiro | Promotion of biodiversity conservation through changes in human behaviour |
| Research Associate | HSU Chia-Hsuan | Rsearch on behavioral change towards biodiversity conservation |
| Research Assistant | OKAMOTO Ryotaro | Development of ecosystem monitoring systems using machine learning |
| Expert | KUBO Risa |
Biodiversity Resource Conservation Office
We will promote research infrastructure related to biological resources and monitoring that will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| [Concurrent post]Head | ONUMA Manabu | Research on reproduction and genetic diversity in endangered species |
| Chief Senior Researcher | TANABE Yuuhiko | Algal bloom, algal diversity and its effective utilization, and streamlining of algal culture collection |
| Senior Researcher | KATAYAMA Masafumi | Improvement of cell culture and preservation methods, and establishment of bio-resource in wild animals |
| Researcher | NABESHIMA Kei | Study on wildlife conservation / Establishment of a comprehensive pathogen detection method from wild animals and elucidation of virome and microbiome in wild animals |
| Senior Research Associate | KAWACHI Masanobu | Research on the diversity of algae concerned with environmental issues and ecological importance, conservation of endangered algae, and culture collection |
| Expert | MORI Fumi | Cryopreservation of algal strains, and strain management |
| Expert | ISHIMOTO Miwa | Culture and preservation of endangered algae, and strain data management |
| Expert | SATO Mayumi | Establishment and maintenance of culture strains, and improvement of cultivation and preservation conditions |
| Expert | KAWACHI Mary-Helene Noel | Establishment and maintenance of culture strains, and improvement of cultivation and preservation conditions |
| Expert | TAKAHASHI Yumiko | Endangered species genetic resources cryopreservation and data management of samples |
| Laboratory for Wildlife Medical Science | HONJYO Hisako | Infectious diseases derived from wild animals, Parasite examination and specimens, Data management work |
| Laboratory for Wildlife Medical Science | RYOKAWA Takak | Infectious diseases derived from wild animals, Parasite examination and specimens, Data management work |
Environmental Genomics Office
We will promote research infrastructure related to the acquisition and analysis of genetic information and its application for the evaluation/projection/conservation of biodiversity.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | KONDO Natsuko | Biodiversity monitoring and assessment using environmental DNA analysis and genetic indicators |
| [Concurrent post] Senior Researcher (FRECC affiliation) | ISHII Yumiko | Studies of the radiocesium transfer in freshwater ecosystem and freshwater fish, Studies of relationship between fish diet and radiocesium transfer by DNA barcording |
| Senior Research Associate | NAKAJIMA Nobuyoshi | Research on the effects of genetically modified plants on the biodiversity of plant populations |
| Expert | SHINDO Tomomi | Collection and maintenance of DNA barcode information and analysis of genetic diversity information |
| Expert | MACHIZAWA Junko | Collection and maintenance of DNA barcode information and analysis of genetic diversity information |
| Expert | ITO Hiroshi | Detection of biodiversity and analyses of population structure based on genetic variation |
| Expert | NAKAJIMA Momoko | Maintenance and management of Environmental Genomics laboratory |
| Expert | FUKAYA Yuki | Database and disclosure of biodiversity and ecological information |
| Expert | TSUTSUMI Yoshimi | Investigation and research work related to the flow of herbicide resistance genes |
＊ "FRECC" stands for Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center.
Lake Biwa Branch Office
It is a joint laboratory under the Regional Environment Conservation Division and the Biodiversity Division and is based in the Lake Biwa Environmental Research Institute (Shiga Prefecture). We will conduct research on the lake environment mainly for Lake Biwa.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | MABUCHI Kohji | Fish biodiversity, habitat ecology and their conservation |
| Senior Researcher | IKEGAMI Makihiko | Ecological risk management and conservation based on biogeography |
| Senior Researcher | SHIMOTORI Koichi | Study on environmental evaluation and organic balance of bottom layer of lakes |
| Researcher | SUEYOSHI Masanao | Catchment management for resilient freshwater ecosystems |
| [Concurrent post] Head | MATSUZAKI Shin-Ichiro | Freshwater biodiversity monitoring and conservation |
| [Concurrent post] Head | KONDO Natsuko | Application of environmental DNA to monitoring of biodiversity DNA barcoding of freshwater organisms Research on the maintenance of insect diversity in urban parks |
| [Concurrent post]Chief Senior researcher | YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversty of algae |
| Expert | SADO Tetsuya | Research Support at Lake Biwa Branch Office |
| Expert | TAKASHIMA Ayaka | Public relations for Lake Biwa Branch Office and development of research support databases |
| Expert | NISHIO Yoshimi | Research collaboration, research support, and public relations works at Lake Biwa Branch Office |
Concurrent post of Divisions
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head (Lake Biwa Branch Office) | MABUCHI Kohji | Fish biodiversity, habitat ecology and their conservation |
| Deputy Director (CCCA affiliation) | NISHIHIRO Jun | Monitoring of biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems / Ecosystem based climate-change adaptation |
| Senior Researcher (CCCA affiliation) | KUMAGAI Naoki | Statistical modeling and inference on changes in the distribution pattern and mechanisms of coastal communities, particularly in macroalgal beds and coral reefs |
| Senior Researcher (CCCA affiliation) | KOIDE Dai | Analysis about changes in forest carbon budget according to environmental changes and evaluation of simulation results by process-based models |
| Researcher (FRECC) | IKUSHIMA Shiori | Study on environmental pollution by radiocesium excreted by wild mammals / Study on mechanism of antimicrobial resistance spread in wildlife community |
| Head (Research Collaboration Division) |
YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversty of algae |
＊ "FRECC" stands for Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center.
＊ "CCCA" stands for Center for Climate change Adaptation.
Biodiversity Collaborative Research Group
We have been working on biodiversity assessment and policy response based on strengthening the biodiversity observation network in the Biodiversity Division since April 1, 2021.
| Job title | Name（Affiliation） |
|---|---|
| Group Leader | MURAOKA Hiroyuki （Center for Environmental and Societal Sustainability, Gifu University） |
| member | KADOYA Taku （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | ISHIHAMA Fumiko （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | FUKASAWA Keita （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | TAKEUCHI Yayoi （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | KONDO Natsuko （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | MATSUZAKI Shin-Ichiro （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | ONUMA Manabu （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | FUKAYA Keiichi （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | YAMANO Hiroya （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | YOSHIOKA Akira （Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | NISHIHIRO Jun （Center for Climate change Adaptation / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | KUMAGAI Naoki （Center for Climate change Adaptation / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | KOIDE Dai （Center for Climate change Adaptation / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | IKEGAMI Makihiko （Lake Biwa Branch Office / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | NODA Hibiki （Earth System Division, NIES） |
Collaborative teacher
Staff concurrently serve as faculty members based on the cooperation system between the NIES and the university.
| Name | University | Laboratory / Field | Job title |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMANO Hiroya | Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo | - | Professor |
| YAMANO Hiroya | Department of Policy and Planning Sciences, Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba | - | Professor |
| NISHIHIRO Jun | Department of Ecosystem Studies, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences/ Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo | Laboratory of Conservation Ecology | Professor |
| MATSUZAKI Shin-Ichiro | Department of Ecosystem Studies, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences/ Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo | Laboratory of Aquatic Conservation | Associate professor |
| NISHIHIRO Jun | Graduate School of Science, Toho University Department of Environmental Sciences | - | Visiting Professor |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Kyoto University | Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research | Specially Appointed Professor |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Vietnam-Japan University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Climate Change and Development | lecturer (JICA expert) |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Department of Bioproduction and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture | Laboratory of Regional Environmental Information Studies | Lecturer |
| KUBO Takahiro | Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University | - | Professor |
Last updated Sep. 29, 2025