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Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
EarthEnvironmental

高野 雅夫
教授

Designing a sustainable Earth and social system based on the developmentof small-scale renewable energy technologies, for example, using micro-Systems

Prof. Masao

hydro power, geothermal energy, or woody biomass energy, and application

Takanoof these technologies to revitalize mountainous areasmasao＊nagoya-u.jp

平野 恭弘

Eco-physiological study of forest belowground ecosystem (tree roots and准教授

forest soil), particularly to clarify the effects of soil acidification and global

Assoc. Prof.

warming, and the contribution of tree roots to the carbon cycle

Yasuhiro Hirano

yhirano＊nagoya-u.jp

Geology and竹内 誠

Geobiology

教授

Research in the fields of sedimentology, sedimentary petrology, andstructural geology to reconstruct the geological history of East Asia,

Prof. Makoto

particularly the study of the tectonic evolution of East Asia based on

Takeuchiprovenance analyses of clastic sedimentary rocks
takeuchi＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

道林 克禎・ Structural evolution of crustal and mantle rocks

教授

・ Structure and petrological properties of peridotite and seismic wave

Prof. Katsuyoshi
Michibayashi

anisotropy
・ Rheological properties and microstructure of rocks in a ductile field・ Mid-ocean ridges, trenches and subduction zones – sea- and land-based
approaches
michibayashi＊nagoya-u.jp

纐纈 佑衣
講師
Lecturer Yui
Kouketsu

 Development of the analysis methods for rocks using Raman and IR
spectroscopy Research on the formation conditions of metamorphic and metasomaticrocks
kouketsu.yui*nagoya-u.jp

氏原 温
Assoc. Prof.

・Biostratigraphy and paleoclimate reconstruction based on fossil pteropods

Atsushi Ujihara・Miocene paleogeography of the Seto Inland Sea

during the Cenozoic Era
ujihara＊info.human.nagoya-u.ac.jp

ハンブレ マーク准教授

Study of modern and fossil coral reef ecosystems; in particular, research on
the responses of reef and reef communities to environmental and sea-level

Assoc. Prof. Marcchanges during the Quaternary

Humblethumblet.marc＊f.mbox.nagoya-u.ac.jp

林 誠司

・ Evolution and diversity of mollusks based on morphological and講師

molecular phylogenetic analyses

Lecturer Seiji
Hayashiseijih＊nagoya-u.jp

Geochemistryand日高 洋・ Evolution of the primitive solar system based on isotopic analyses ofCosmochemistryProf. Hiroshi

教授
Hidakaplanetary materials
・ Isotopic study of the interaction between planetary materials and cosmicrays
・ Development of new methods for detecting natural nuclear reactions
based on isotopic chemistry
hidaka＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

三村 耕一・ Stability of organic molecules at high temperature and high pressure

准教授

・ Experimental study of the behavior of volatiles and their isotopic

Assoc. Prof.

composition during planetary formation

Koichi Mimura・ Origin and evolution of life on the early Earthmimura＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

平原 靖大

Infrared spectroscopic analysis of interstellar molecules and planetary准教授

atmospheres, development of new astronomical observation devices, andAssoc. Prof.

laboratory study of short-lived molecular species important in cosmological

Yasuhiro Hirahara

chemistryyasu＊nagoya-u.jp

淺原 良浩

Isotope geochemistry of metallic elements and applications in Earth Science

准教授

・ Reconstructions of ocean paleocirculation based on geochemical

Assoc. Prof.
Yoshihiro Asahara

analyses of marine sediments
・ Paleoenvironmental reconstructions based on geochemical analyses ofsedimentary rocks
・ Dating and petrogenetic analyses of igneous rocks and ore deposits
asahara＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Earth and渡邊 誠一郎

Study of the formation of planetary systems, the early evolution of Earth, thePlanetary教授

origin of life, and application of numerical simulations to investigate thePhysics

Prof. Sei-ichiro

formation and evolution of our solar system, as well as extrasolar planetary

Watanabesystems.
seicoro＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

熊谷 博之

・ Volcano seismicity and mechanisms of volcanic eruptions

教授・ Large earthquakes along subduction zones in Asia and Pacific regions

Prof. Hiroyuki

・ Volcano and earthquake monitoring using seismological methods

Kumagaikumagai＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

城野 信一

・ Numerical simulations of the evolution of matter during planetary

准教授

formation

Assoc. Prof. Sin-

・ Theoretical study of the evolution of small system solar bodies, such as

iti Sirono

asteroids and comet nuclei
sirono＊eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp

並木 敦子
Physical volcanology, geodynamics, dynamics of geological fluid, rheology of
准教授
complex fluids. I mainly use experimental approaches and sometimes
Assoc. Prof. Atsuko combine them with field observations and theoretical approaches
Namikinamiki*eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Earth and山岡 耕春

・ Study of the origin of earthquakes and volcanic activity monitoring

Planetary

教授

・ Statistical analysis of crustal deformation and seismic activity

Dynamics

Prof. Koshun
Yamaokakyamaoka＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

鷺谷 威・ Theoretical and observational study of crustal deformation processes

教授

・ Research on earthquake occurrence cycles and fault slip behavior

Prof. Takeshi

・ Study of seismicity, volcanism and tectonics in the Japanese Archipelago

Sagiyabased on crustal deformation
・ Crustal activity prediction based on numerical simulations and analysesof observational datasagiya＊nagoya-u.jp

渡辺 俊樹
教授

・Visualization and monitoring of underground structures and physicalproperties using geophysical exploration methods
・Study of earthquakes and volcanoes using seismic wave field analysis

Prof. Toshiki
Watanabe・Application of geophysical exploration to energy, environmental anddisaster mitigation studies
watanabe＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

田所 敬一

・ Development of ocean bottom crustal movement observation systems

准教授

・ Study of the structure and evolution of fault fracture zones based on

Assoc. Prof.
Keiichi Tadokoro

seismological data
・ Study of crustal heterogeneity based on seismic wave analysis
tad＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

山中 佳子
准教授

・ Research on earthquake occurrence mechanism (hypocenter, asperitymap, tectonics)

Assoc. Prof.

・ Study of volcanic phenomena based on seismic wave analysis

Yoshikosanchu＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Yamanaka
橋本 千尋

Theoretical study of crustal activities due to tectonic plate interactions,准教授

particularly themes related to physics of earthquake generation cycles andAssoc. Prof.

tectonic activities in plate boundary zones, numerical simulations of crustal

Chihiroactivities in the Japanese Archipelago

Hashimotohashi＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp
伊藤 武男

・ Research on crustal activity based on numerical simulations

准教授

・ Study of the ionosphere, Earth and ocean tides based on GNSS

Assoc. Prof.

observations

Takeo Ito

・ Theoretical and observational study of earthquake occurrence cycles
based on crustal deformation data
takeo_ito＊nagoya-u.jp

寺川 寿子

Research on earthquake physics

准教授

・ Theoretical study of tectonic loading process caused by plate motion

Assoc. Prof.

・ Tectonic stress field in the crust

Toshiko・ Roles of pore fluid pressures in earthquake generation

Terakawa

・ Interaction between volcanic activity and seismicity
terakawa＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

前田 裕太

Research on volcano seismology

講師

・ Waveform analyses of Mt. Ontake region

Lecturer Yuta

・ ACROSS analyses at Sakurajima

Madeamaeda＊seis.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Chronology and吉田 英一

Natural History

教授

Research on the circulation/migration of material in the Earth’s crust andrelated rock weathering, particularly dissolution and precipitation processes

Prof. Hidekazu

linked to interactions between rock minerals and groundwater, theYoshidaformation of secondary minerals, and environmental and applied geology
related to material migration in rock formations and fault zones
dora＊num.nagoya-u.ac.jp

北川 浩之

Analyses of cosmogenic nuclides (e.g., 10Be, 14C, 26Al, 36Cl) for age

教授

determination of geological and archeological samples, and for gaining

Prof. Hiroyuki

insight into geological processes and environmental changes, with aKitagawa

particular focus on lake sediments and archeological sites in Asia
hiroyuki.kitagawa＊nagoya-u.jp

南 雅代
教授
Prof. Masayo
Minami• 14C application studies: 14C dating of human bones and charred materials
excavated from archeological sites, development of new methods forhigh-accuracy 14C measurements• Other isotopic studies: nationwide Sr isotopic ratio mapping, paleodietary
analyses based on C, N and Sr isotopic ratios in bones
minami＊nendai.nagoya-u.ac.jp

加藤 丈典• CHIME dating and its applications

准教授• Electron and X-ray spectroscopic analysis of rock minerals

Assoc. Prof.
Takenori Kato

kato＊nendai.nagoya-u.ac.jp

束田 和弘

Field-based investigation of the paleogeographic evolution of Gondwana

准教授

and the formation of the Eurasian continent with geological field surveys

Assoc. Prof.

conducted in Mongolia, Russia, Antarctica, and Japan.

Kazuhiro Tsukada

tsukada＊num.nagoya-u.ac.jp

西田 佐知子Taxonomy and ecology of plants, particularly ecological study of closely

准教授

related plants, interactions of plant organs and animals, and taxonomic

Assoc. Prof.

study of tropical Lauraceae

Sachiko Nishidanishida＊num.nagoya-u.ac.jp

門脇 誠二

Archeological study of human evolution and the origin of agriculture based

講師

on field surveys of archeological sites, mainly in West Asia, analyses of theLecturer Seiji

morphology of artifacts, such as stone tools, and of production techniques,

Kadowaki

as well as DNA analysis of animal bones
kadowaki＊num.nagoya-u.ac.jp

藤原 慎一

Research on the relationships between musculoskeletal morphologies of講師

living animals and their locomotor abilities, and application in paleontology

Lecturer Shinichi

for the paleoecological study of extinct animals

Fujiwara

sifjwr＊num.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Department of Hydrospheric and Atmospheric Sciences
Global

篠田 雅人

Areas of expertise: climatology, drought science, arid land research.

Environmental

教授

Research themes: interactions between climate and terrestrial ecosystems

Variation

Prof. Masato

through water, carbon cycle, and energy; field experiment on drought in

ShinodaEurasian grasslands; development of early warning systems for dryland
disasters; yellow dust events and desertification; long-distance migration of
wildlife and climate change, changes in vegetation cover and snow cover;scientific verification of nomadic knowledge (why has nomadism persisted forthousands of years?)
shinoda.masato＊g.mbox.nagoya-u.ac.jp
中塚 武

Major Research Topics: paleoclimatology and dendrochronology.

教授
Prof. Takeshi
Nakatsuka

Reconstruction of multi-millennial and centennial climate variations using
tree-ring oxygen and hydrogen isotopic ratios. Investigation ofmechanisms of pre-industrial climate variations and climate-society
relationships in the historical and archaeological viewpoints.
nakatsuka.takeshi＊f.mbox.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Global長田 和雄

Major Research Topics: atmospheric aerosol particles and relating

Geochemistry

教授
Prof. Kazuo Osada

gaseous species, wet and dry deposition, Asian dusts, transformation ofparticles, based on laboratory experiments, data analysis and observation
at remote, rural, and urban sites. Developing new methods to measuregases and particles in the atmosphere.
kosada＊nagoya-u.jp

Climate Science藤田 耕史

Study of glacier fluctuations in mountainous regions of Asia, such as

教授
Prof. Koji Fujita

Himalaya and Tibet, based on observations of present-day conditions,numerical models of glacier dynamics, and analyses of ice cores
cozy＊nagoya-u.jp

須藤 健悟

・Development of atmospheric chemistry-aerosol coupled climate教授
Prof. Kengo Sudomodeland Earth-System model (incl. ecosystem and carbon/nitrogencycles)
・Study on stratospheric ozone change and its interaction with climate
・Study on global tropospheric chemistry and aerosols:interannualvariability and long-term trend, focusing on interactions withclimate and terrestrial ecosystem (incl. future projection)
・Evaluation of hemispheric-global-scale air pollution and its impacts
onclimate, health, and agriculture.
・Development of emission reduction strategy for SLCPs (shortlivedclimate pollutants like black carbon, ozone, and CH4) toward
mitigating climate change and health problem.
kengo＊nagoya-u.jp

植村 立

Past climate and environmental changes by using isotope geochemistry.

准教授
Assoc. Prof. Ryu
UemuraThe target time period ranges from modern to Quaternary.
・Stable isotope analyses of polar ice cores for temperaturereconstruction.
・Isotope analyses of speleothems (and its fluid inclusions) to estimate
pasttemperature and hydroclimate changes
・Developments of methods and present-day observations tounderstandthe climatic proxy data.
ryu.umeura*nagoya-u.jp

Global Water石坂 丞二

Research on the dynamics of phytoplankton, the primary producers of theCycle

教授
Prof. Joji Ishizaka

oceans, using satellite data and ship observations. Phytoplankton plays an

Oceanography

important role in material circulation and biological production and is anindicator of environmental and climate change caused by human activities.
Research is conducted on various spatial scales and in various marine
environments, such as inner bay areas, the East China Sea, the Japan Sea,and the open ocean.
jishizaka＊nagoya-u.jp

Global Water

持田 陸宏

Research on the properties, behavior, and roles of atmospheric aerosols,

Cycle

教授Prof. Michihiro
Mochidawhich relate to the Earth’s hydrological cycles through their role as cloud

AtmosphericChemistrycondensation nuclei. Outcome is expected to contribute to theunderstanding of the influence of aerosols on air quality and climate aswell as hydrological cycles. Approach: field observations and laboratory
experiments based on chemistry, with a focus on the relationship between
the properties and composition of aerosols, and their formation and aging.
mochida＊isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp

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