Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Department

1.

Laboratory

Area of Research

Resources Cycling inPedosphere

Cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and trace elements in pedosphere and related environments. Chemical structure, function, anddynamics of soil organic matter, in particular humic substances.

Professor

Studies on nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems. Our specific focus is to evaluate forest health by disentangling tripartite
interactions among plant, soil, and microbes.

Forest Hydrology
3. and Disaster
Mitigation Science

Research for elucidating hudrological cycle, sediment dynamics, and disaster volnearbility of local comunity in regional andwatershed scales. Research and its social implementation for sustainable resources management is included.

4. Forest Ecology

Our laboratory covers a wide range of studies related to forest ecology, forest genetics, and forest ecophysiology. Especially
TOMARU,structure, dynamics, and functions in tree communities. Also genetic diversity, reproductive ecology, ecophysiology, and dry
Nobuhiro
matter production in tree populations.

5. Forest Protection

Forest entomology focusing on insect‐fungus and insect‐plant interactions. Forest ecosystem conservation based on themanagement of biological communities.

KAJIMURA,
HisashiResearch on development of cutting edge measurement technology of forest, construction of theory concerning forest
resource management, development of future planning and evaluation method of forest management.

YAMAMOTO,
Kazukiyo

Studies on forest management policy for realizing both forest conservation and improvement of local livelihoods, forest
certification, participatory forest management, community forestry and timber procurement strategies of enterprise

HARADA,
Kazuhiro

GOMI, Takashi

KOTANI, AyumiNAKAGAWA,
MichikoTOKI, Wataru

IWANAGA, Seiji

AOKI, DanIsolation and structural elucidation, biosynthesis, distribution and utilization of wood extractives.

IMAI, Takanori

10. Wood Physics

Generation processes of growth stress and wood properities during tree growth, Growth and maturation of tropical
YAMAMOTO,
plantation species, Analysis of reaction wood formation by molecular approach , Physical and mechanical properties of wood
Hiroyukimaterials.

YOSHIDA, Masato

11. Timber Engineering

Mechanical durability in structural use of wood and wood‐based materials, Analysis of mechanical behavior in timber
YAMASAKI,structure, Quality‐of‐material distribution and the plan for demand and supply of forest resources, Wood utilization in urban
Marikodesign.

9.

12.

Biomass Resource
Utilization

System Engineering forStudies on nondestructive measurement system and data science for biological resources.
Biology*** Designated Assistant Professor

Assistant
Professor

TANIKAWA, Toko

Organic chemical, biochemical, and analytical chemical studies on the formation process, structure, and advanced utilization FUKUSHIMA,of woody biomass.
Kazuhiko

8. Forest ChemistryLecturer

WATANABE, Akira

2. Plant‐Soil Systems

Forest Resource6.
1. Forest andManagement
Envioronmental
Resources
Forest Resources andSciences
7.
Society

Associate
Professor

TSUCHIKAWA,
SatoruWAN,Hang

ANDO, Kosei

INAGAKI,
Tetsuya

MA, Te(as of October 1, 2024)

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Laboratory

Department

Professor

Associate
Professor

13.

Plant Physiology andMorphology

Studies from both aspects of structure and function on functional differentiation of plant cells and tissues, and response and TANIGUCHI,
tolerance to environmental stresses.
Mitsutaka

MITSUYA, Shiro

14.

Plant Genetics andBreeding

Breeding, molecular genetical, molecular biological, and physiological researches related to the evolution, morphogenesis,development, and environmental stress tolerance of cultivated plant species.

NAKAZONO,
Mikio

TAKAHASHI,
Hirokazu

15. Crop Science

Eco‐phyiological studies and development of novel measurement techniques to improve crop production and sustainability
focusing on photosynthesis and nutrient acquisition.

KONDO, Motohiko

YANO, Katsuya

16. Horticultural Science

Physiological, biochemical, and molecular biological approaches to clarify the characteristics and growth of horticultural
crops, i.e. flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees, to improve their quality and productivity.

17. Plant Pathology

Physiological, biochemical and molecular‐biological researches on defense mechanisms of plants against plant pathogens,and interactions of plant pathogens and beneficial environmental microorganisms with host plants. Development ofbiocontrol measures and understanding of its mechanisms.

18. Plant Immunology

Studies on the molecgular mechanisms of plant immune response in plant‐pathogen interactions. Development of a plantvaccine based on the mechanisms.

LecturerAssistantProfessor

AGATA, Ayumi
SUGIURA,Daisuke

SHIRATAKE,
Katsuhiro
TAKEMOTO, Daigo

CHIBA, Sotaro

SATO, Ikuo

YOSHIOKA, Hirofumi

Studies to improve agricultural production by analyzing information from field (crop DNA sequences, morphology,
physiological characteristics, yield, soil, environment, etc.) by means of informatics/ data science

MURASE, Jun

DOI, Kazuyuki

NISHIUCHI,
Shunsaku
SAWADA, Kozue***

20. Food Economics

Socioeconomic studies on food system, regional resource management and multifunctional roles of agriculture.

TOKUDA, Hiromi

TAKESHITA,
Hironobu

MIURA, Satoshi

21. Plant Gene Function

Studies on plant gene function and its application.

ASHIKARI, Motoyuki HOBO Tokunori*19.
2. Plant
Production
Sciences

Area of ResearchInformation Sciencesin Agricultural Lands

22.

Developmental andFlorigen function in the shoot apical meristem of plants. Root tissue structures that contribute to plant growth andSystems Plant Biology adaptation to abiotic stress.

TSUJI, Hiroyuki

23.

Plant Genomics andBreeding

Studies on plant genomics and breeding to solve various problems of modern society, i.e. environment, energy, foodproblems, etc.

SAZUKA, Takashi

24. BioindustryStudies on plant grafting and systemic signaling in plants to improve plant resources for future sustainability.

NOTAGUCHI,
Michitaka

25. Tropical Bioresources

Exploring and evaluating the traits of tropical plant resources for sustainable agricultural development in the tropics
responding to diversification of food demand and climate change (drought, saline stress, flooding).

EHARA, Hiroshi

INUKAI, Yoshiaki

YAMAUCHI, Takaki

OKADA, Satoshi
KUROTANI,
Kenichi*KASAHARA
NAKATA, Mana

26.

Genetic Informationfor Bioresoureces

Aiming at stable crop production under climate change, we conduct research on the extraction and utilization of genetic
information related to useful traits from bioresources and utilization of low‐temperature plasm for agricultural practicies.

27.

Practical Studies inAfrica

Research on environmental response of crop genetic resources and cultivation technology development for improving andstabilizing crop production in Africa.

MAKIHARA, Daigo

28.

Practical Studies inAsia

Studies on agriculture and rural developmet including natural resources management in Asia for better livelihoods, poverty
reduction and food security.

ITO, Kasumi* Designated Associate Professor** Designated Lecturer*** Designated Assistant Professor

NAGAI, Keisuke(as of October 1, 2024)

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Laboratory

Department

Studies on the genetic basis of qualitative and quantitative traits in mammals and birds; evolutionary genetics research ofanimals using genetic engineering such as genome editing; evaluation, conservation and utilization of animal geneticresources; and development of new laboratory animal models for human disease and biological functions.

Professor

29.

Animal Genetics andBreeding

30.

Epigenetic regulatory systems for transposons and genes in vertebrates. Epigenome regulation during germ cell
Genome anddevelopment. Genome‐epigenome interactions during evolution. Mechanism of cancer cell growth inhibition by activation of ICHIYANAGI Kenji
Epigenome Dynamics
transposons.

31. Animal Morphology

Formation and deformation of the traits in vertebrates. Viral endogenization and the roles of the viral‐derived element invertebrates. Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance (TEI).

Associate
Professor

HONDO, Eiichi

IIDA, Atsuo

33. Animal Reproduction

Basic studies on the neuroendocrinological mechanism regulating animal reproduction and its application to animalproduction and drug discovery.

UENOYAMA,
Yoshihisa
INOUE, Naoko

34. Animal Nutrition

Studies on the metabolic properties of nutrients (amino acids and vitamin C etc.) and their physiological functions in avian
and mammalian species. Analysis of the uptake mechanism of biomolecules into avian eggs and its application to production MURAI, Atsushiof valuable protein.
MATSUYAMA,OHKURA, Satoshi Shuichi
NAKAMURA, Sho*

36. Avian Bioscience

Functional genomics‐based identification of genes that control useful phenotypes of birds. Production of geneticallymannipulated birds for model animals and industrial use.

NISHIJIMA, Ken‐ichi

37. Fish Biology

Morphological, physiological, and behavioral studies of the brain, sensory receptors, motor systems, and peptidergic neurons YAMAMOTO,
in aquatic animals.
Naoyuki

38.

Animal Production
ScienceSericulture andEntomoresources

39. Applied Entomology

Molecular mechanisms of baculovirus infection, baculovirus‐host interaction and antiviral responses in insects.

Studies on ecology and management methodology of insect pests by physiological, molecular, and chemical approaches.
* Designated Associate Professor** Designated Lecturer*** Designated Assistant Professor

KON, Naohiro**

TSUKADA, Akira
NAKAYAMA,
Tomoya***FURUKAWA,Kyohei

Studies on regulatory mechanism of physiological and reproductive functions in ruminants and its utilization for animalproduction.

35.

YAMAGATA,Takahiro
TANABE, Akira

OHTANI, Hitoshi

OHKAWA, Taeko

Animal Integrative
Physiology

Assistant
Professor

Lecturer

SUMIYAMA, Kenta ISHIKAWA, Akira

Understanding the regulatory mechanisms of circadian and seasonal rhythms in vertebrates. Development of transformative
YOSHIMURA,
bio‐molecules that improve animal production and human health. Studies on physiological regulation of gene expression andTakashi
release of growth factors in birds.

32.

3. AnimalSciences

Area of Research

OKUZAKI, Yuya

ABE, Hideki

IKEDA, Motoko

GOTO, Maki
HAGIO,
Hanako***HAMAJIMA, Rina

MINAKUCHI,Chieka

MITAKA, Yuki

(as of October 1, 2024)

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Laboratories, Areas of Research, and Staff
Staff
Department

Laboratory

Area of Research

Professor

Associate
Professor

40. Organic Chemistry

Bioorganic studies on naturally occurring organic molecules possessing novel structure and biological activity: development NISHIKAWA,of new synthetic methodologies, total synthesis of natural products, elucidation and control of the biofunctions.
Toshio41. Bioactive Molecules

Studies on identification, action mechanisim, and application of bioactive molecules produced by plants andmicroorganisms. Mechanistic analysis and application of carbohydrate‐binding small molecules.

NAKAGAWA,
Yu

Chemical Biology of42.
Natural Products

Isolation, structure determination, synthesis, biosynthesis, and modes of action of bioactive natural products that regulate
biologically and physiologically intriguing phenomena. Anesthetic substances from venomous mammals, and keyKITA, Masaki
substances for marine symbiotic relationships. Development of new analytical methods for target molecules using
fluorescent probes.

TSUNEMATSU,Yuta

43. Polymer Chemistry

Studies on controlled syntheses and functions of biomaterials and medical polymers including artificial glycoconjugates,
biofunctional polymers and environmentally friendly synthetic polymers.

AOI, Keigo

NOMURA,
Nobuyoshi

44. Applied Enzymology

Mechanistic enzymology of flavin and pyridoxal enzymes. Physiological function of isoprenoid, amino acids, and vitamins.
Microbial and enzymatic production of useful substances. Lipid biosynthesis in Archaea.

HEMMI, Hisashi

ITO, Tomokazu

Lecturer

Assistant
Professor
MIYASAKA,
Tadachika

KONDO,
Tatsuhiko

INOUE, Takato

45.

MolecularBiotechnology

Molecular bioengineering for novel biomolecules, bioprocesses and analytical processes. Currently, novel monoclonal
antibody screening, single molecule technology for protein engineering, and the mechanism of translation‐enhancing
peptide are major research topics.

NAKANO, Hideo

COROVIC Jasmina

KATO, Teruyo

46.

Soil Biology andChemistry

Studies on the microbial population, and the chemical and biological processes occurring in the paddy field ecosystem.

ASAKAWA,
SusumuWATANABE,Takeshi

SHINJO, Rina

47. Applied Microbiology

Molecular and chemical genetic studies on gene regulation of agriculturally and industrially important microorganisms,
especially filamentous fungi.

KIMURA, Makoto

MAEDA, Kazuyuki

SHIBATA,
Takahiro

NAKASHIMA,
Fumie

48. Food and Biodynamics Chemical biology of electrophilic ligands, such as lipid peroxidation products and functional food molecules.

49.
4. AppliedBiosciencesMolecular and Cellular Biochemical and molecular cell biological studies on signal transduction, intracellular traffic, gene expression regulation inRegulation
animal cell differentiation, growth, proliferation and cell death.

Molecular50.
Bioregulation

Biochemistry and molecular cell biology on the biosynthesis and dynamics of proteins, nucleic acids and their complexes inmammals, and on the functions and regulations of these molecules in living organisms, including cell proliferation and tissue
differentiation. Specifically, we are studying mammary gland development and milk synthesis, translational controlincluding ribosomes, and the epithelial responses to bioactive factors.

51. Glyco‐Life Science

Interdisciplinary studies between bioagricultural, medicinal, and pharmaceutical sciences on regulatory mechanisms forglycans‐involved phenomena to attain better health, environment, and food

52. Animal Cell Physiology Studies on functions of extracellular matrix, transporter proteins, and signal transduction.

53.

Nutritional
Biochemistry

Nutritional regulation of enzyme and gene expression in mammals. Molecular mechanisms for hepatocyte differentiation in
3‐dimensional culture systems. Physiological significance of liver circadian rhythm.

TAKAHARA,Terunao

SHIBATA, Hideki

OHSHIMA,Kenji

NADANO, Daita

HANE, Masaya Wu,
Di****SATO, Chihiro
MATURANA,Andrés Daniel
ODA, Hiroaki

NIIMI, Tomoaki

54.

Alimentary
Neuroscience

RATTANAJEARAKU
L, Nawarat***SHIOTANI, Kazuki

Omnivorous animals including human evaluate and select specific foods among several candidates before consumption. Our NAKAJIMA,
goal is the identification of the neural mechanism for food choice.
Ken‐ichiro

55. Plant Signaling

Studies on molecular mechanisms underlying optimization of plant growth and development in response to environmental SAKAKIBARA,
cues with focusing on phytohormone function.
Hitoshi

KIBA
Takatoshi

56. Biochemistry

Biochemical, molecular genetic, and microscopic studies on regulatory mechanisms of development of plant organs such as
flowers, pollen grains, and roots. Studies on molecular functions and regulation of membrane proteins that support
photosynthesis and inorganic nutrient assimilation in plants and cyanobacteria.

ISHIGURO, Sumie

MAEO, Kenichiro
MAEDA, Shin‐ichi
NAKANISHI, Yoichi

YAMASHINO,
Takafumi

YAMAMOTO,Haruki

57.

Molecular andFunctional Genomics

58. Plant Cell Function

59.

Plant Integrative
Physiology

Biochemical, cellular and genetic studies on molecular mechanisms of chlorophyll biosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, circadianrhythm and phytohormone signal transduction in cyanobacteria and plants. Cyanobacterial microevlution.

FUJITA, Yuichi

UEGUCHI,
Chiharu
TAKEDA, Shin

Molecular mechanisms of plant growth and development, and their regulation in response to environmental signals. Studies
on the construction of artificial membrane‐less organelles in plant cells.
Understanding plant circadian rhythms and seasonal behaviors with multi‐omics approaches. Improvement of plantbiomass and productivity by controlling key genes for circadian and seasonal behaviors.
**Designated Lecturer***Designated Assistant Professor****Assistant professor in Bioscience and Biotechnology Center

HASHIMOTO‐BELLEGARDE,SUGIMOTO, Mimi Fanny***

NAKAMICHI,
Norihito

MURANAKA,Tomoaki(as of October 1, 2024)