Director Section
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Director | TAMAOKI Masanori | Study of environmental stress responses in higher plants and its application to environmental cleanup |
| 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 extinction risk of endangered plants |
| Chief Senior Researcher | FUKASAWA Keita | Connecting data and decision-making in ecosystem management using ecological models |
| [Concurrent post] Senior Researcher (FRECC affiliation) | YOSHIOKA Akira | Biodiversity monitoring and evaluation for research on disaster environment |
| Senior Researcher | FUKAYA Keiichi | Statistical modeling for the advanced assessment of species distribution and abundance |
| Researcher | SHINODA Yushin | Global-scale analysis of the effects of intensified agriculture on biodiversity |
| Research Associate | JOHN Jishaa | Assessing the global impact of mining on biodiversity |
| Research Associate | HAYASHI Masato | Research on remote sensing technologies for large-scale monitoring of forest biodiversity |
| 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 |
| Research Associate | KATAYOSE Ryosuke | The effect of lake thermal condition for fish distribution |
| Research Associate | KITAZAWA Munehiro | Broad-scale and long-term assessment of bird diversity in agricultural landscapes |
| 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 | Development of tools and data processing for biodiversity assessment |
| Expert | KUMADA Nao | Data collection, processing, and analysis of bird population trends |
| JSPS Research Associate | IKEMOTO Mito | Elucidating the ripple effects from flowers to arthropod communities via food webs |
＊ "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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 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 |
| Expert | IOKA Raito |
Ecophysiology Section
We conduct research on the mechanisms of biological responses, acclimation, and adaptation to their environment.
| 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 |
| Senior Researcher | NODA Hibiki | |
| Research Associate | VEGH Lea | The effects of climate change on forest ecosystems and biodiversity in Japan. |
| Expert | FUJIMURA Tomoko | Analysis of plant protein functions |
Organismal and Ecosystem Function Section
We will elucidate the functions of organisms and ecosystems and conduct research on their utilization and conservation.
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Head | MATSUZAKI Shin-Ichiro | Lake long-term monitoring, Ecology and conservation of freshwater species |
| Chief Senior Researcher | KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Evaluation of watershed ecosystem services and its application for regional restoration |
| 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 |
| Specially Appointed 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 Research Associate | UENO Ryuhei | Fundamental study on chironomid faunae as indicators of long-term or short-term changes of environments |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| [Concurrent post]Head | ONUMA Manabu | Research on reproduction and genetic diversity in endangered species |
| 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 |
| Researcher | OKAMOTO Ryotaro | Development of ecosystem monitoring systems using machine learning |
| Specially Appointed Researche | OGUMA Hiroyuki | Remote sensing of alpine line and coastal ecosystems |
| Research Associate | HSU Chia-Hsuan | Research on behavioral change towards biodiversity conservation |
| Research Associate | NOVELIA Triana | Research on funding mechanisms for biodiversity conservation |
| Expert | KUBO Risa | Geospatial analysis for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services |
| Expert | YO Gyoki | Research on behavior change for environmental conservation |
Biodiversity Resource Utilization Research 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, ex situ conservation studies of endangered algae |
| 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 |
| Research Associate | YAMAMOTO Kayoko | Collection of useful algae, investigation of useful information on algal strains, genomics of endangered algae |
| 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 Takaki | Infectious diseases derived from wild animals, Parasite examination and specimens, Data management work |
Environmental Genetic Information Research Office
We conduct the acquisition and analysis of genetic information that supports the assessment and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as related research.
| 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 | FUKAYA Yuki | Database and disclosure of biodiversity and ecological information |
| 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 |
＊ "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 at the Lake Biwa Environmental Research Institute (Shiga Prefecture). We conduct research on the lake environment, mainly on 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 | Lake long-term monitoring, Ecology and conservation of freshwater species |
| [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 diversity of algae |
| Expert | SADO Tetsuya | Research Support at Lake Biwa Branch Office |
| 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 (Research Collaboration Division) |
YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversity of algae |
| Researcher (FRECC) | IKUSHIMA Shiori | Study on environmental pollution by radiocesium excreted by wild mammals / Study on mechanism of antimicrobial resistance spread in wildlife community |
＊ "FRECC" stands for Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center.
Biodiversity Collaborative Research Group
We will develop a collaborative community to contribute to biodiversity and related policy through networking national and international networks of biodiversity observations and data applications.
| Job title | Name（Affiliation） |
|---|---|
| Group Leader | MURAOKA Hiroyuki （Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo） |
| member | KADOYA Taku （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | ISHIHAMA Fumiko （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | FUKASAWA Keita （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | TAKEUCHI Yayoi （Professor, Graduate School of Science Department of Biology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Visiting Researcher） |
| 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 | NODA Hibiki （Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | YAMANO Hiroya （Professor, Graduate School of Science, Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo, Visiting Researcher） |
| member | YOSHIOKA Akira （Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | IKEGAMI Makihiko （Lake Biwa Branch Office / Biodiversity Division, NIES） |
| member | NISHIHIRO Jun （Center for Climate change Adaptation） |
| member | KUMAGAI Naoki （Center for Climate change Adaptation） |
| member | KOIDE Dai （Center for Climate change Adaptation） |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUBO Takahiro | Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University | - | 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 |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Vietnam-Japan University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment | Lecturer |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Tokyo University of Agriculture | Lecturer | |
| KAMEYAMA Satoshi | Nippon Medical School | Lecturer |
Last updated Apr. 1, 2026