Director Section
| Job title | Name | Research Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Director | YAMANO Hiroya | Effects of environmental change on coastal ecosystems |
| Senior Research Associate | TADA Mitsuru | Kankyo cafe / Development of a Method for Social Dialogue and a Tool for the Communication of Science about the Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind |
| 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 | FUKAYA Yuki | 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 | AONO Mitsuko | Clarification of the mechanisms in stress responses in plant and development of the methods in stress diagnosis |
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 |
| Senior Researcher | ISHIHAMA Fumiko | Conservation genetic study on endangered plants Spatial ecological study on factors determining distribution and exintinction risk of endangerend plants |
| 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 (FRCRC affiliation) | YOSHIOKA Akira | Biodiversity monitoring and evaluation for research on disaster environment |
| Senior Researcher | FUKAYA Keiichi | Statistical modeling of ecological community dynamics |
| Research Associate | MATSUBA Misako | Nationwide assessment of the decline of Red list vascular plants |
| Research Associate | SHINODA Yushin | Global-scale analysis of the effects of intensified agriculture on biodiversity |
| Research Associate | NAKADAI Ryosuke | Development of assessment indicators for genetic diversity |
| Research Associate | VEGH Lea | The effects of climate change on forest ecosystems and biodiversity in Japan. |
| Junior Research Associate | OGAWA Yui | Ecosystem monitoring in research on environment after disaster and tool development contributing to citizen science |
| 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 | KUMADA Nao | Monitoring of avian communities and construction of regional networks in research on environment after disaster |
| Research Assistant | KATAYOSE Ryosuke | The effect of lake thermal condition for fish distribution |
| JSPS Research Associate | AOKI Satoshi | Development of a genetic diversity measure for non-random samples |
＊ "FRCRC" 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 | GOKA Koichi | Ecological risk assessment of invasive alien species |
| Chief Senior Researcher | 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 |
| Research Associate | 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 |
| 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 | KONDO Mitsuk | Toxicological effect of lead (Pb) on wild birds / Chemical sensitivity in wildlife |
| Expert | HIRATA Takuma | Distribution survey, development of control method, laboratory breeding experiment, and genetic analysis for insects and other arthropods |
| Expert | HONJYO Hisako | Infectious diseases derived from wild animals, Parasite examination and specimens, Data management work |
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 | TAMAOKI Masanori | Study of environmental stress responses in higher plants and its application to environmental cleanup |
| Chief Senior Researcher | INOUE Tomomi | Ecophysiology of wetland plants |
| 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 | FUKUSHIMA Michio | Development of strategic environmental assessment technology and its application to watershed restoration |
| 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 |
| Senior Research Associate | NOHARA Seiichi | Development of Watershed Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure |
| 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 |
| JSPS Research Associate | SAWADA Akira | Researches on mate choice and population dynamics through long-term field studies of island avian populations, Analysis of inbreeding avoidance using genomic information and pedigree information |
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 |
| Junior Research Associate | HSU Chia-Hsuan | Rsearch on behavioral change towards biodiversity conservation |
| Research Assistant | OKAMOTO ryotaro | Development of ecosystem monitoring systems using machine learning |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | KAWACHI Masanobu | Research on the diversity of algae concerned with environmental issues and ecological importance, conservation of endangered algae, and culture collection |
| [Concurrent post] Senior Researcher （Research Collaboration Division） |
YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversty of algae and algal bioresources |
| Research Associate | OTA Shuhei | Development of water quality monitoring technology for marine environment using bioassay Imaging analysis of algae autophagy in stress environment |
| Expert | SUZUKI Shigekatsu | Analysis of eukaryotic algae related to environmental research genome and transcriptome |
| Expert | MATSUZAKI Ryo | Taxonomy and phylogeny of snow 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 |
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 | 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] Senior Researcher (FRCRC 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 |
| Researcher | KATAYAMA Masafumi | Improvement of cell culture and preservation methods, and establishment of bio-resource in wild animals |
| Senior Researcher | NAKAJIMA Nobuyoshi | Whole genome analysis of endangered species Research on the effects of genetically modified plants on the biodiversity of plant populations |
| Research Associate | FUKUMORI Kayoko | Detection of biodiversity using environmental DNA and analysis of environmental factors |
| 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 |
＊ "FRCRC" 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] Senior researcher | YAMAGUCHI Haruyo | Studies on diversty of algae and algal bioresources |
| Expert | NISHIDA Kazuya | Investigation and analysis on distribution of aquatic organisms and their habitats for conservation of biodiversity in the Lake Biwa Basin |
| 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 |
| 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 |
＊ "FRCRC" 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 （River Basin Research Center, Gifu University / Regional Adaptation Research Center, 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 | 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） |
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 Policy and Planning Sciences, Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba | - | Professor |
| NAKAJIMA Nobuyoshi | Doctoral Program in Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba | Photosynthetic metabolism control | Professor |
| KAWACHI Masanobu | Doctoral Program in Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba Environmental Management Course, School of Integrative and Global Majors, University of Tsukuba |
Environment algae | Professor |
| AONO Mitsuko | Environmental Management Course, School of Integrative and Global Majors, University of Tsukuba | Mechanism of stress response in Plants | 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 |
| FUKASAWA Keita | Department of Ecosystem Studies, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences/ Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo | Laboratory of Biodiversity Science | Associate 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 |
| NOHARA Seiichi | Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba University | Environmental analysis chemistry | Visiting Professor |
| NOHARA Seiichi | Hiroshima University | Biomedical ＆ Health Sciences | Visiting 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 |
Last updated May. 9, 2023