GIFU UNIVERSITY (DOCTORAL COURSE) Ver.2

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCETHE UNI TE D GR ADUATE SCHOOL OF

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University

Contents
PARTICIPATING NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATIONS

From Dean of UGSAS-GU

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Organization

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Admission Policy

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Alumni & Alumnae

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Course Outlines

Shizuoka University

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Science of Biological Production
Science of Biological Environment
Science of Biological Resources

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Fields of Instruction and Research Themes of Professors

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Career Options upon Completion

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Participating Universities

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Support for Campus Life

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(Shizuoka University & Gifu University)

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The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University

From Dean of UGSAS-GU

Organization

The Unitd Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, Japan,

The United Graduate School is established based on the postgraduate master's course of agricultural science at Shizuoka University, Gifu
University, and the associated institution of Gifu University.

provides the following 3 courses: biological production, biological environment

The United Graduate School is operated in close alliance and cooperation with the master's course of the two universities. However, it is an

and biological resources. The uniqueness and flexibility of its education system

independent 3-year doctoral course separate from the master's courses.
The United Graduate School has three courses composed of seven major chairs (Rengo-Koza).

is embodied as a wide variety of subjects under the credit-based system anddoctoral dissertation research guidance by multiple supervisors through thesynergistic linkage between the Graduate School of Integrated Science andTechnology, Shizuoka Univeristy and the Graduate School of Applied Biological

Science of Biological Production

Science, Gifu University.

Plant Production & Management
Animal Resource Production

We endeavor to cultivate researchers and professional engineers/technologist

Science of Biological Environment
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering
Management of Biological Environment

with abundant knowledge and a broad perspective of agricultural sciences. At
the same time, we aim to contribute to the advancement of agricultural scienceand the development of biologial-resource-related industries. Recently, we haveenjoyed contributing to the development of agricultural science and its relatedindustries in foreign countries, by actively accepting foreign students who eager
for advanced science and technology in the fields of agriculture, forestry, animal

Prof. Masateru Senge
Dean of UGSAS-GU

husbandry, and fisherries.

Science of Biological Resources

The students participating in this program will belong either to Gifu
University or Shizuoka University, depending on their specialties and resorce

Utilization of Biological Resources

availability.

Smart Material Science

Currently, our doctoral course keeps a globally-rich environment where

Regulation of Biological Functions

international students occupies 50% of its pupulation.
Moreover, we have been adopting various globalizing activities, such as
introduction of all-English lectures, operation of overseas lab stations, andnetworking with the relatedindustries in and out of Japan.

Admission Policy
The United Graduate School provides unique educational programs with a wide variety of subjects under the credit-based system and doctoral
dissertation research guidance by multiple supervisors through the synergistic linkage mainly between the Graduate School of Integrated Scienceand Technology, Shizuoka University and the Graduate School of Applied Biological Science, Gifu University.
The principles of agricultural science are: in an ecological system called Earth, to preserve environment; to develop comprehensive scientifictechnologies and cultures based on the production of foods and biological materials; and to contribute to the existence and welfare of mankind.
Agricultural science is an integrated science based on the relationship between biological production, which is essential to human life, and humansociety, consisting mainly of biological science, biological resources science, environmental science, life science and social science. (in Charter ofAgricultural Science, Japan, 2002)
The Graduate School aims to cultivate researchers and professional engineers/technologists with highly professional ability, abundant academic
knowledge and a broad perspective of science related to Biological (animals, plants, and microbial products) Resources, Biological Environment andBiological Resources, and thereby to contribute to the advancement of agricultural science and development of biological-resources-related industries.
The Graduate School provides education to allow students to acquire extensive knowledge of agricultural science and to conduct a research on agiven subject and seek a solution, and furthermore to develop the ability to solve problems and the ability to discover research subjects that can be
exercised in the boundary fields and multidisciplinary fields. The Graduate School also welcomes overseas applicants who are willing to learn andacquire advanced agricultural technologies and science.

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Alumni & Alumnae

I g raduated f rom t he UG SA S - GU i n Ma rch 2 0 0 8 . My
concentration was Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, witha dissertation on the role of organic mulch for soil and water
conservation. Soon after I graduated, I entered a national selection
process for lecturers in Indonesia, and I was selected.
Since December 2008, I have been a lecturer in the Department
of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Seberas Maret University,

I am an agricultural engineer working for the National Academy

Indonesia. Our university is located in the historical city of Solo, inof Agricultural Science (NASS), Rural Development Administration

the province of Central Java. For the last five years, I have conducted(RDA), in South Korea. Since 2004 I have conducted substantial

research with colleagues and students, including some Ph.D.

research related to irrigation and drainage engineering, and I am

students. Most of our research topics have concerned identification of climate change and its impacts on agriculture.

currently working in the Research Planning and Management

Recently I have collaborated with my former supervisor in research concerning rainwater harvesting for

Division, NASS, RDA.

agriculture, an activity funded by the JSPS and the Indonesian government. In this research project, we are involving

When I enrolled in Gifu University, it was quite a challenge forjunior and senior staff members from the UGSAS and the Faculty of Agriculture in Seberas Maret University inme to understand the cultural differences that I experienced. But

order to increase academic exchange and activities in both institutions. I am also currently researching modeling of

my supervisor was considerate, treated me like family, and waswater management in rain-fed lands and peat lands in Java and Borneo.

even kind enough to teach me about Japanese culture and thought,
which helped me adapt to my new circumstances and finish my Ph.D. degree. His careful attention was a great
encouragement to me as a foreign student, and he set an example of excellence as an advisor, researcher, mentor,

I feel very lucky to have studied in the UGSAS for my Ph.D. Even now, as an alumnus, the UGSAS still offers
many opportunities to further my career in research and academia.

instructor, and role model.
Gifu University supports foreign students through many scholarships and language and orientation programs.

Komariah, Ph.D.

Through this brochure, I would like to thank all those involved for guiding and supporting me in the years of my stay

(Lecturer, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)

at Gifu University.

Sangbong Lee, Ph.D.
(Engineer, Rural Development Administration, South Korea)
It gives me immense pleasure to write about my experiences as
one of the alumni of the UGSAS-GU. I started my journey in thisfaculty as a Japanese Government scholarship student in 2003 inthe laboratory of applied biological chemistry. It was a wonderful
From the day I was granted my Ph.D. degree in 2004, myjourney throughout my student life. I had the opportunity to work inexperiences have proved that I absolutely made the right decision

the laboratory where I could utilize my own thinking for designingto come to the UGSAS-GU for my studies in Agricultural Science.

experiments and setting up unique techniques. I think I had the

I appreciated and cherished the comprehensive academic training

opportunity to work within the state-of-art facilities available inthat I received from the dedicated and resourceful professors andthe laboratory and other common utilities in the campus. The

members of the Forest Ecology Laboratory, where superb facilities

freedom I got during my research work made me more confident

assisted my research. For three years, I learned a great deal bothand responsible which helped me to finish my job within the stipulated 3 years of time. I also had the opportunity

intellectually and practically through the research and the guidance

to perform collaborative research work with other established world renowned scientists and researchers. For theof my supervisor. All that I have achieved now as a university

prospective students who are carrying on as well as who wish to pursue their higher study under this faculty, it isprofessor is the fruit of my labors at the UGSAS-GU.

indeed a great opportunity for you to explore yourself and your abilities, to test your patience, to assess your own self

I truly believe that continuing your studies here will provide a fascinating academic experience in a campus
where the beauty and tranquility of nature will empower your learning beyond your furthest expectations.

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beliefs. Keep discussing your findings with your supervisors and other senior lab mates. I believe that you all would
be able to complete your mission under the UGSAS with your hard work and honesty.

Sasitorn Poungparn, Ph.D.

A.H.M. Nurun Nabi, Ph.D.

(Lecturer, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)(Professor, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)07

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University

Science of Biological Production
Instruction and research unite a number of disciplines concerning soil fertility management for crops and feeding
management of livestock; animal and plant nutrition, protection, breeding and genetics, and product use; andmanagement, economics, and physical distribution in agricultural, forestry, and livestock industries. Topics concern
the scientific principles and technologies of these primary industries in all processes leading from plant and animal
production to delivery to the consumer.

Plant Production & Management

Daimon Syukri［Indonesia］

My name is Daimon Syukri. I am a junior lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Product
Technology, Andalas University, Indonesia.
I just never imagine before that I could continue my study in Japan, in which the country that
already known worldwide for its knowledge development.
I would like to deliver my big ‘ Thank you’ to Professor Kohei Nakano for his kindness being
my promotor so I could participate as a scholar in United Graduate School of Agricultural ScienceGifu University with MEXT Scholarship.
My research concern is about preventing quality loss of fresh produces in the delivery systemfrom producer to customer. Hopefully, all the knowledge that I gain can be developed and applicablein my home country.

Plant Production & Management
Multidisciplinary instruction and research focus primarily on processes leading from plant production through delivery to the consumer. These
processes comprise three areas: Production, from planting through harvest; Distribution, from shipment through consumer receipt; and Management
and economics related to plant production. In the areas of Production and Distribution, topics in instruction and research include adoption of advanced
technologies such as bioengineering and agricultural electronics, conservation of genetic resources, genetic improvement of plants, seed and seedling
production, production technologies extending to soil fertility management, distribution technologies for harvest products, and distribution systems.
In the area of Management and economics, topics in instruction and research include productivity in biological production, sustained improvement of
profitability, and improvement of rural living.

Animal Resource Production
The principles of production are explored for various animals exploited directly or indirectly for human welfare, and new technologies are developed,
established, and used. Instruction and research are founded on a broad and advanced perspective on topics concerning animal productivity, including
animal production functions, efficient utilization of feed, and optimization of feeding management. Areas of particular emphasis include applicationof bioengineering relating to animal growth, reproduction, and development, and information processing for improved utilization of feed and feed
management technologies.

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Animal Resource Production

Yuli Yanti［Indonesia］

I am a lecturer at Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia. I am now a second-year of doctoral
course, and my study is now fully funded by the Directorate General of Resources For Research,
Technology and Higher Education of Indonesia. After I joined the research student program in
Okinawa Japan, I fall in love with this country and want to return here again for study. I chose Gifu
University because my supervisor expertise is similar with my study background.
My focus study is on how to increase the utilization of agricultural waste as animal feed. In mycountry, small-scale farmers using agricultural waste for ruminant feed. Nutrient content of this feed
is very low so need a technological approach to increase this value so that livestock production has
also increased.
After graduating from Gifu University, I will be returning as a lecturer in Indonesia and share
the knowledge with my students and farmers as well. Also, I would make a research collaboration
with Gifu University to produce international publications.

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Science of Biological Environment
Crucial issues in this area that cannot be ignored, either currently or in long-term perspectives, include developmentof farmland, forests, and fields that are the basis for biological production; maintenance of these resources in goodcondition; disaster prevention; and protection from degradation. Special note should be taken that recent international
considerations of global-scale environmental problems from a number of perspectives have also included many issues
in the agricultural domain. Aspects of this field include investigation of problems in inorganic environments throughtechniques in physics and chemistry, and ecological mechanisms as the basis for understanding of problems in the
biological communities that populate these environments.

Agricultural & Environmental EngineeringTharangika Ranatunga［Sri Lanka］

I come from Sri Lanka. I had been dreaming of studying in Japan since the day I first visited
Japan, in 2002. After my graduation in Sri Lanka, I had been struggling over my placement at a
University in Japan. With the encounter of Professor Hiramatsu, I was introduced to the BWEL
program. I could realize my dream of studying in Japan thanks to this program. Next, I studied
for the entrance examination of Masters Course of Environmental science at Gifu University.
Currently, I’m studying for my Doctoral course of Biological environment at the United Graduate
School of Agricultural science. My research is on investigating the applicability of microbial fuelcell for controlling the process of denitrification in flooded rice soils. Besides this main objective,
my research would also help nearing the practical use of microbial fuel cell. I do hope that we cango into the world with much confidence after studying in Japan very much interactively. I’d liketo be an environmental scientist in the future.

Agricultural & Environmental Engineering
Instruction and research cover primarily engineering and planning techniques to manage the soil environment, water environment, living environment,
and regional environment in forests, fields, and agricultural land that serve as the base for plant production, and principles and technologies for greater
efficiency in work through machinery, and for building a basis for expanding and stabilizing plant production and improving productivity. Specific work
concerns long-term, efficient utilization of national resources through conservation, disaster prevention, development, improvement, and management;
construction of related facilities; and development and use of machinery to establish basis for plant production and living environment.

Management of Biological Environment
The structure and function of agricultural land, forests and fields, and the ecosystems they encompass are investigated to gain a biologicalunderstanding of changes in ecosystems under inorganic and organic environmental parameters that change from one minute to the next. In one
aspect, instruction and research cover principles and policies for conservation and efficient utilization based on the organization of such ecosystems.
Other aspects focus on plant conservation and the theory and application of equipment and machinery for environmental regulation and for cultivationin artificial environments.

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Management of Biological Environment

Auliana Afandi［Indonesia］

I am from Indonesia, a tropical country in the south east Asia. I choose to study in Japan because
the technology for genetics research here is more advance. Moreover I am so lucky to get support
from MEXT scholarship and join the doble degree program between UGSAS and Universitas Gadjah
Mada.
Indonesia is one of the largest pineapple producers in the world and when I studied for my master
research on pineapple plantation, I realized that Phytophthora is one of the problems that decreases
pineapple production. Considering that, I choose to pursue my PhD on micro satellite of Phytophthora
nicotiana as a causing agent of root rot disease in pineapple. Microsatellite markers can help us totrack the disease route as well as its source so we can come up with better disease management
strategy.
After graduating from UGSAS, I have to continue my study in Indonesia. I am looking forward
to become a lecturer to share the knowledge that I gained for elevating the quality of education andresearch in Indonesia.

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Utilization of Biological Resources

Science of Biological Resources
The organization, structure, and function of animal, plant, microbial, and other biological resources and soil, the baseof their production, are explored from an interdisciplinary and integrated perspective including physical chemistry,
chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. These analyses are the basis for investigating the principles governingbioresources and life functions; pursuit of basic research in bioengineering; understanding of the structure and functionof bioresources, including unutilized resources; and instruction and research in the principles and technologies behindmore advanced processing and use, discovery of new functions, and bioresource waste processing.

Methavee Peanparkdee［Thailand］

I am from Thailand. I graduated master degree from Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science,
Chulalongkorn University. I am interested in the relationship between food and health. When I was master student,
I researched about encapsulation of antioxidants from Thai plants which have functional properties of decreasing arisk of some chronic diseases. I expected that the microcapsules from Thai plant extracts could be used for improving
human health in the future. For this reason, I started planning to study the PhD program, searched for the informationand found that research in this area is very active at Assoc. Prof. Satoshi Iwamoto’s group of Gifu University.
I started my PhD program at UGSAS, Gifu University from April 2015. Since I started the PhD program, I
have faced many challenges and also got the valuable experiences. I continued researching on microencapsulationof bioactive compounds from Thai riceberry bran together with learning Japanese language and applying for thescholarship. My research aims to increase the value of Thai rice bran by developing the novel application. In thisstudy, microencapsulation process is used to protect bioactive compounds from environmental factors, extend shelf life
and improve the release-properties of those compounds. For Japanese language, I have an opportunity to prepare thescholarship documents in Japanese and take Japanese class at Gifu University. I have passed the Japanese language
proficiency test (JLPT) in level N2 on December 2015.
For my future, I would like to continue my research in this field and try to achieve my expectation. I hope that
produced microcapsules can be used in food and pharmaceutical industry for improving human health.

Smart Material Science

Nahoko Yagami［Japan］

Utilization of Biological Resources
Research focuses on basic issues of biological resource physiology, chemistry, and physicochemical characteristics. A wide variety of perspectives
such as those in physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and engineering are employed to investigate the scientific principles needed to utilizebioresources as food resources, energy resources, and various other resources and materials. These scientific principles form the basis for development
and improvement of technologies for more advanced processing, utilization, and preservation of bioresources, including unutilized resources. Instruction
and research cover improvement of clothing, foods, and housing and living environments; conversion of bioresources to energy, feed, and fertilizer; andefficient reductive use and waste disposal.

Smart Material Science
Techniques of chemical analysis and chemical synthesis are used to study the structure and function of various materials comprising different naturaland synthetic materials for understanding at different levels, including the atomic, molecular, cellular, and histological. Topics investigated also include
interactions among such materials, molecular information signaling mechanisms, and expression mechanisms for physiological activity. The chemical
principles of life phenomena are explored, and these principles form the basis for instruction and research concerning chemistry-based techniques formore advanced use of bioresources, and technologies for development of materials embodying new physiological functions.

Regulation of Biological Functions
The qualities, structure, and function of microbes, cultured cells, and biofunctional polymers such as proteins and nucleic acids are analyzed in an
exploration of the scientific principles applicable to biological functions and their control and use. These scientific principles form the basis for basic
research directed toward enhancement and improvement of metabolic regulatory functions and production functions demonstrated by animals, plants,
and microbes, and likewise, development of useful biological production systems. In turn, this work is the foundation for instruction and researchon biological production technologies utilizing biotechnologies such as genetic recombination, cell fusion, cell culturing, and enzymatic and microbial
immobilization.

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I registered in Science of Biological Resources major in Gifu University. Currently I am working
in the area of carbohydrate chemistry in laboratory of bio-active molecular science. I decided to enter
the doctoral course, because I learned delight of studying chemistry through my research. It is agreat opportunity for me to find new knowledges and discoveries, thus I consider myself fortunate tolearn a lot every day in this course. And in the much friendly and high academic environment in ourlaboratory, held several group discussions as well as literature review meetings which increased mypassion towards chemistry.
During my doctoral course I have been involved in the development of novel stereoselective
glycosylation approaches and total synthesis of glycolipid. Stereo control of glycosylation is moredifficult and important task for a carbohydrate chemist. After the finishing the course, I want to go
abroad to study chemistry more deeply and become a world-class scientist.

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Wu Liujie［China］

I am WU LIUJIE from south of China where the winter is not so cold. Thus, the moment of first snowing inJanuary 2016 impressed me deeply. Before deciding to come to Japan, I also considered a number of aspects. Asa master student in China, I majored in Plant Nutrition Science. However, with respect to Plant Nutrition, I know
clearly that I prefer the direction of Molecular Biology. Luckily, during the communication with my supervisor in
China, I was fortunate enough to know some information about this lab where I study with now. So, I checked a
lot of research content and results done by this research team in recent years, then I knew that is it.
This is my second year to study in the UGSAS, and my research topic focused on profiling the Al-responsive
signaling pathway regulating ALMT1 by chemical genetic. As we know, acid soil stress is one of the major
limited factors affecting the growth and yield of numbers of crop species worldwide. It induces a complex
syndrome, such as ion toxicities (e.g. aluminum toxicity) and nutrient deficiency (e.g. phosphate deficiency)
among lots of crop plants. Besides, aluminum (Al3+) toxicity is the most harmful factor in terms of yield loss
among these factors. ALMT1 (ALUMINUM-ACTIVATED MALATE TRANSPOTER1), a malate transporter,transports malate into the rhizosphere, plays a critical role in protecting the root apex from Al toxicity. In mystudy, we interested in the molecular mechanisms of these regulation systems which are poorly understood.
In the future, I hope that I can be a researcher or teacher in a university or other research center. So that I
can have a chance to tell them what I have learned in Japan, not only the knowledge but also teamwork and trustin each other.

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Fields of Instruction andResearch Themes of Professors
CourseMajor Chair[Rengo-Koza]

Plant Production &Management

Science of
Biological
Production

PROFESSOR

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Research Field

Research Theme

Major Chair[Rengo-Koza]

Major Subject
Offered for
Examination

MATSUBARA, Yoichi(Gifu University)

Biological and physiological study andVegetable Crop the application to sustainable culture andVegetable Crop
Scienceenvironmental stress tolerance in vegetable Sciencecrops

SUZUKI, Katsumi(Shizuoka University)

Protected
Horticulture
and Vegetable
Crop Science

The study of suitable and high-quality
vegetable production in protectedhorticulture

KIRIIWA, Yoshikazu(Shizuoka University)

Vegetable Crop
Science

The study on physiological response to
Vegetable Crop
abiotic stress in vegetable crop production Science

YAHATA, Masaki(Shizuoka University)

Pomology

Study on physiology of fruit set andDevelopment of high quality fruit treeusing chromosome engineering technique

SHIMAZU, Teruaki(Gifu University)

Enviromental
Development of environmental control
Control in Plant
techniques for plant production and its
Production
application to plant science
Systems

Science of
Biological
Production

AnimalResource
Production

Protected
Horticulture
and Vegetable
Crop Science

Research Field

Research Theme

Major Subject
Offered for
Examination

IWASAWA, Atsushi(Gifu University)

Chemical
Endocrinology

Biochemistry of animal endocrine system
and metabolism

Chemical
Endocrinology

MATSUMURA, Shuichi(Gifu University)

AnimalGenetics

Studies on evolutionary history and genetic Animal
Molecular
diversity of animals
Genetics

DOI, Osamu(Gifu University)

AnimalReproduction

Physiology and technology of reproduction Physiologyof Animal
in animals
Reproduction

YAYOTA, Masato(Gifu University)

AnimalNutritional
EcologyNutritional ecology of ruminants andapplication to animal production

AnimalNutrition

YAMAMOTO, Akemi(Gifu University)

AnimalNutrition

Nutrients requirement and nutritional
evaluation for feedstuffs in monogastricanimalAnimalNutrition

NINOMIYA, Shigeru(Gifu University)

Animal Welfare
and Behaviour Applied Ethology and animal welfare

KOYA, Yasunori(Gifu University)

AnimalReproductive
Biology

Studies on evolution of reproductive mode
Animalin fishes using functional morphology of
Reproductive
gonad and reproductive behavior, and their Biology
application for aquaculture

HIRAMATSU, Ken(Gifu University)

Environmental
Hydraulics

Management of water environment andaquatic ecosystem in rural area

Environmental
Hydraulics

ONISHI, Takeo(Gifu University)

Hydrology

Understanding the mechanism of waterand material cycles and evaluation of theanthropogenic impact on these cycles

Hydrology

ITO, Kengo(Gifu University)

Aquatic
Environment

Management of environment andecosystem conservation in paddy field

Ecologyand Civil
Engineering

NISHIMURA, Shinichi(Gifu University)

Engineering for Safety and effective use of agricultural
Agricultural
structures for water supply
Structures

Engineering for
Agricultural
Structures

IMAIZUMI, Fumitoshi(Shizuoka University)

Erosion Control Management of sediment and water inEngineering
mountainous catchments

Erosion Control
Engineering

MATSUI, Tsutomu(Gifu University)

Crop Production
Sustainable crop production
Science

Crop Production
Science

TSUCHIDA, Koji
(Gifu University)

Insect Ecology

Studies on the genetical variation within
insect populations

MUKAI, Takahiko(Gifu University)

Biogeography

The studies of the biodiversity in space
and through time, and of the conservation Biogeographymethods

TAGAMI, Yohsuke(Shizuoka University)

AppliedEntomology

Development of insect pest control
technique using insect-symbiont
relationship

KAGEYAMA, Koji
(Gifu University)

Fungal Ecology technique of oomycetes and clarification of Fungal Ecology

PROFESSOR

Field of Instruction and Research

Pomology

Greenhouse
and Biosystems
Engineering

OBA, Shinya(Gifu University)

Plant Growth
Diagnostics

Analysis of economical plants by genetic
and eco-physiological aspects to develop
the technology for plant production

MAEZAWA, Shigenori(Gifu University)

Food
Distribution
System

Empirical study for mechanism of food
distribution

Food
Distribution
SystemYAMAWAKI, Kazuki(Shizuoka University)

Science andTechnology
for Harvested
Horticultural
Food Products

Studies on keeping and raising quality inharvested fruits and vegetables

Science andTechnology
for Harvested
Horticultural
Food Products

Postharvest
Engineering

Development of the quality preservation
theory and technology in agricultural
produces

Postharvest
Technology

NAKANO, Kohei(Gifu University)

AnimalResource
Production

Field of Instruction and Research

CoursePlant Ecophysiology

Agricultural &Environmental
Engineering

Science of
Biological
Environment

Animal Welfare
and Behaviour

Insect Ecology

KATO, Masaya(Shizuoka University)

Postharvest
Physiology

Physiology, biochemistry, and molecularbiology in postharvest horticultural crops

Postharvest
Physiology

TOGASHI,Koichi(Gifu University)

Researchon LocalIndustries andCorporations

Local industries and community
development

Regional Policy
for Industrial
Development

SHIBAGAKI,Hiroshi(Shizuoka University)

Agricultural
Managementand Economics

Theoretical and positive studies on
agricultural cooperatives and agricultural
finance

Agricultural
Managementand Economics

SASANAMI, Tomohiro(Shizuoka University)

Molecular Cell
Biology

The studies on the molecular mechanismof egg envelop formation and fertilizationin birds

Cell Biology

SUGA, Haruhisa(Gifu University)

Molecular Plant Stuies on evolution, ecology andPathology
pathogenicity of plant pathogens

TORIYAMA, Masaru(Shizuoka University)

Cell Biology

The studies on the mechanism of sea
urchin egg mitosis

Molecular
Biology of the
Cell

TSUDA, Satoshi(Gifu University)

Plant Ecology

Ecological studies on vegetation structureand dynamics

Plant Ecology

YOGO, Keiichiro(Shizuoka University)

Reproductive
Biology

Molecular and cellular biology ofdevelopment and differentiation of
mammalian germ cells

Reproductive
Biology

SAWADA, Hitoshi(Shizuoka University)

Applied Ecology

Plant population biology and adaptation to
defoliation and disturbance

Applied Ecology

YAMASHITA, Masayuki(Shizuoka University)

Ecological
Genetics

Invasion ecology of exotic plants andweeds

Invasion
EcologyManagementof
Biological
Environment

Biology of insect
symbiosis

Development of molecular detection
their ecology using the technique

Molecular Plant
Pathology

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CourseMajor Chair[Rengo-Koza]

Management
Science ofof
Biological
Biological
Environment
Environment

Science of
Biological
Resources

UtilizationofBiological
Resources

PROFESSOR

Major Subject
Offered for
Examination

Research Field

Research ThemeINAGAKI, Hidehiro(Shizuoka University)

Agroecology,
Weed science

Studies on assessment of biodiversity inrural area and ecological management ofweed

MUKAI, Yuzuru(Gifu University)

Population genetics and eco-physiology
analysis of mating systems andForest Genetics
mechanisms for maintenance of genetic
diversities in woody plants

Genetics andEco-physiology

KAWAKUBO, Nobumitsu(Gifu University)

Plant
Evolutionary
Ecology

Evolutionary Studies on Flowering andPollination

Evolutionary
Biology

OHTSUKA, Toshiyuki(Gifu University)

Ecosystem
Ecology

Carbon cycling and carbon sequestrationin terrestrial ecosystems

Carbon cycling
in terrestrial
ecosystems

Rehabilitation of forest ecosystem

CourseMajor Chair[Rengo-Koza]

PROFESSOR

Field of Instruction and Research

Major Subject
Offered for
Examination

Research Field

Research Theme

ISHIDA, Hideharu(Gifu University)

Glycotechnology

Chemical biology of bioactive
glycoconjugates

Chemical
Biology

ANDO, Hiromune(Gifu University)

Chemistry
Featuring
Carbohydrates

Molecular biology-oriented chemical
synthesis of carbohydrates and applicationof their functions to medicinal chemistry

Chemistry on
Synthesis andApplication of
Carbohydrates

IMAMURA, Akihiro(Gifu University)

AppliedCarbohydrate
Chemistry

Chemical synthesis of biologically-relevant
carbohydrate molecules and functional
glyco-probes

AppliedCarbohydrate
Chemistry※

KAMEYAMA, Akihiko(Gifu University)

Analytical
Glycotechnology and its applications to pharmaceuticals

Structure-function analysis of glycans

including products for medical diagnosis

Analytical
Chemistry for
Glycoconjugates

EcologicalManagement ofForest

UENO, Yoshihito(Gifu University)

Nucleic Acid
Chemistry

Design and chemical synthesis offunctional nucleic acids for gene therapy
and genetic diagnosis

Chemistry of
Nucleosides,
Nucleotides andNucleic Acids

Ecosystem
Metrology

YOSHIMATSU, Mitsuhiro Life Science
Organic(Gifu University)
Chemistry

Synthesis of bioactive compounds using
a new methodology and their biological
functions

Organic
Chemistry

NAKAGAWA, Tsutomu(Gifu University)

AppliedBiochemistry

Biochemistry and molecular cell biology
of enzymes and proteins, and theirapplication

AppliedBiochemistry

IWAHASHI, Hitoshi(Gifu University)

AppliedMicrobiology

Elucidation and utilization of stress
OMICS Biology
response from microbe to higher organisms

SUZUKI, Tohru(Gifu University)

GenomeMicrobiology

A new aspect of microbiology from genome Genome
Microbiology
science and bio-informatics

NAKAMURA, Kohei(Gifu University)

Microbial
Molecular
Ecology

Fundamental and applied microbial ecology Microbial
Molecular
in anaerobic environments
Ecology

Weed science

MIZUNAGA, Hiromi(Shizuoka University)

Silviculture

AWAYA, Yoshio(Gifu University)

Forest Resource Plant remote sensing and forest
Management
management

MURAOKA, Hiroyuki(Gifu University)

Ecosystem
Physiology

Ecophysiological study from whole-plant to Ecosystem
Physiology
landscape in terrestrial ecosystems

ISHIDA, Megumi(Gifu University)

MontaneEcology andManagement

Conservation and management of mountain Montane
ecology andzone
management

WEI, Yongfen(Gifu University)

Environmental
Monitoring

Monitoring and assessment of masscirculation in basin environment

Environmental
Monitoring

Smart Material
Science

Science of
Biological
Resources

MITSUNAGA, Tohru(Gifu University)

Phytochemistry

Structural analysis and functional
elucidation of plant secondary metabolites

NaturalProducts
Chemistry

TERAMOTO, Yoshikuni(Gifu University)

Chemistry of
Biomass-based
Materials

Material functionalization of cellulose,
related polysaccharides, and woodcomponents

Chemistry of
Biomass-based
Materials

OGAWA, Naoto(Shizuoka University)

Environmental
Microbiology

Analysis of the function of environmental
microbes

Environmental
Microbiology

YANASE, Emiko(Gifu University)

Bioorganic
Chemistry

Structural analysis and chemical study ofplant polyphenols

Bioorganic
Chemistry

SHIMIZU, Masafumi(Gifu University)

Plant Pathology

Studies on plant probiotics and plantmicrobe interactions in the rhizosphere

Plant Pathology

KAWAI, Shingo(Shizuoka University)

LigninBiochemistry

Biosynthesis and biodegradation of lignin
and related compounds

LigninBiochemistry※

CHIBA, Yasunori(Gifu University)

Microbial
Glycobiology

Microbial
Glycobiology

YAMADA, Masaaki(Shizuoka University)

Polymer
Composite
Material

The development and performance
evaluation of new wood adhesives

Production technologies of glycanengineered proteins and materials by
microbes

Wood Adhesion

KOJIMA, Yoichi(Shizuoka University)

Wood Biomass
Science

Studies on the effective use of woody
biomass

Wood Biomass
Science

NAKAGAWA, Tomoyuki(Gifu University)

Food andNutritional
Biochemistry

Molecular cell biology and molecular
breeding of yeasts, Development ofindustrial enzymes

Food
Microbiology

KOBAYASHI, Kenji(Shizuoka University)

Timber
Structures

Studies on seismic performances of timber Timber
Structures
structures

EBIHARA, Akio
(Gifu University)

Enzyme Science

Studies on structure and function of
enzymeEnzyme Science

KAMAYA, Yasushi(Shizuoka University)

Environmental
Toxicology

Environmental Fate and Biological Effects
Ecotoxicologyof Organic Contaminants

NAGAOKA, Satoshi(Gifu University)

Functional Foodstudies on the physiological functions of
Science

IWAMOTO, Satoshi(Gifu University)

PhysicalPhysicochemical studies of phase and/or
Chemistry andEngineering for glass transitions of food colloids for highFood Materials value-added food production

Colloid Sciencefor Food
Materials

MORITA, Akio
(Shizuoka University)

Plant Nutrition

Nutritional physiology of plants and plant
cells

Plant Nutrition

NISHIZU, Takahisa(Gifu University)

Food Process
Engineering

Research in food physics and engineering
analysis of food process operations

Food Process
Engineering

KOYAMA, Hiroyuki(Gifu University)

Plant Cell
Technology

Molecular physiology and molecular
breeding of acid soil tolerant plants

Plant Cell
Technology

Study of environmental adaptation andevolution in plants

Plant Genome
Biology

Carbohydrate
Biochemistry

Biochemistry and molecular cell biology
of glycans for molecular structure andbiological functions

Glycobiology

YABE, Tomio(Gifu University)

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Field of Instruction and Research

RegulationofBiological
Functions

Biochemical and molecular biologicalfood components

YAMAMOTO, Yoshiharu Y. Plant Genome
Biology(Gifu University)

Functional Food
Science※ indicates guest professors from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology(AIST). Please note that in the case you prefer tostudy under the supervision of them, you will conduct research mainly at the AIST.

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The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University

Support for Campus Life

Career Options upon Completion

Employment-based Assistance

As of April, 2016
Graduates

Graduates(International Students)■ Academia

130

106

■ Governmental / Public Sector (Researcher)

151

61

■ Private Sector (Researcher)

149

36

Profession■ Other141

69■ Independent

32■ Under Survey

80

53

Total

654

327

Research Assistant (RA)
16.2%

0.6%

32.4%

Graduates

21.1% (International Students)

11.0%

Employed as aide in research projects, approximately ¥50,000 monthly assistance provided.

Academia

18.7%

Approximately 59 applications in AY2015, approximately 73 applications in AY2016; all accepted.
29

Ghana

3

Bangladesh 16

Egypt

3

Indonesia

16

India

2

Thailand8

Sri Lanka

2

USA

8

Other

12

China

Teaching Assistant (TA)Acts as aide in midterm presentations and other remote learning, approximately ¥10,000 monthly assistance provided.
Approximately 17 applications in both AY2015 and AY2016; all accepted.

South Korea 5

Scholarship Opportunities
Throughout a year, there are twelve kinds of scholarships available; eight of them are to be paid ¥80,000 or more per month.
Furthermore, application for Japanese Government Scholarship is available to all students once a year.

Participating Universities(Shizuoka University & Gifu University)
Shizuoka University
Graduate School of Agriculture, Shizuoka University (Master’s Degree Program)
The Graduate School of Agriculture regards 21st century agriculture as having a critical role in preserving the environment, and strives tocontinually enrich its educational and research activities. The Shizuoka Campus hosts such joint research and education facilities as the Institute for
Genetic Research and Biotechnology and the Center for Instrumental Analysis, which are equipped with the most advanced experimental apparatus.
The School carries out highly advanced research in an ideal environment for agricultural research.

Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences (Master’s Degree Program)
The School seeks students who have an understanding of the scientific principles that serve as a foundation within the Department, as well as
specialized skills and practical training. The School cultivates specialists who have an even greater specialized knowledge of scientific principles
and technologies to promote the sustainable existence of humankind and improve its living environments, or to apply the scientific principles andtechnologies of the biological and life sciences to bioindustries.

Division of Applied Life Science
Within this course, two groups work together to advance instruction and research, one working from the genetic or proteinic level in

Molecular Life Sciencepursuit of a systematic understanding of the diverse functions embodied in life forms ranging from microbes to higher organisms, andanother seeking a molecular-level understanding of organisms and their constituents, for application of results in health, environmental,
and other fields closely concerned with the lives of people.
Food is the most basic determinant of human health and requires a comprehensive understanding from production to consumption. ThroughLife Science for Foods

the development of useful food resources and an understanding of food nutrition and its diverse functional qualities, we seek to elaborate therole of food in human health and to develop production, processing, and distribution technologies based on an advanced knowledge of related
quality and safety.

This major responds to the need for productive activities that allow sustainable development reflecting environmental considerations. The

Symbiosis and Biosciencecurriculum merges substantial portions of existing concentrations in Bioproduction Science and Human and Environmental Science, andCourses offered:・Agricultural Bioscience
・Human and Environmental Scienceand research seek to cultivate high-level researchers and professionals who have an unprecedented familiarity with specialized areas evenby studying bioproduction technologies as well as the environment, concentrators gain greater specialization in each area. Instruction
beyond those where they may be grounded in either "production" (agricultural bioscience) or "environment" (human and environmental

Courses offered:・Applied Biochemistry

Environment andForest Science
Courses offered:・Forest Research Environmental Studies
・Living Spaces Environmental Studies

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Plant Production

Plant production faces crucial issues such as food problems accompanying global environmental changes and the globalization of society.
Through instruction and research at various sites, and from the molecular level to that of ecology and regions, the Course cultivates
professionals to solve these problems and contribute to the building of sustainable and prosperous societies.

science). Examples could include pesticide researchers with deep expertise in an area such as environmental microbes, agricultural
managers knowledgeable in genetic manipulation, and habitat coordinators knowledgeable in plant cultivation or pest control.

Applied Biochemistry

Division of Agricultural Science

Animal Science

This concentration addresses efficient use of microbial, plant, and animal resources to develop high value-added products and also seeks
cellular-, molecular-, and genetic-level understanding of control mechanisms for a variety of functions embodied by organisms. Instruction
and research reflect an international purview of advanced scientific principles and technologies applicable to bioscience and biotechnology.

Field Ecology

This concentration comprises two tracks: Forest Research Environmental Studies and Living Spaces Environmental Studies. Instruction
and research incorporate techniques from a wide variety of basic science and applied science fields to facilitate understanding of the diverse
functions of forests; promotion and sustained utilization of those functions; and advanced, efficient use of wood-based materials in particular.
Instruction imparts broad, advanced knowledge of forest science and wood science and effective use of this understanding, with a goal of
cultivating high-level specialists and technical professionals capable of problem-solving from a global perspective.

Ecological andEnvironmental Management

The ideal of instruction and research is to create sustainable and more prosperous relationships between humans and livestock, companion
animals, and wild animals. Based on scientific principles concerning animal life and physiology, the Course cultivates professionals withadvanced, specialized knowledge and technical skills applicable to "production", "management", and "conservation" of animals.
The Course addresses the major themes of "ecological conservation" and "coexistence between nature and humans." Specialists in habitat
investigation and conservation planning are cultivated through greater depth and practice in technical fieldwork designed to put knowledgeof biology, ecology, and other such fields into actual use.
The natural environment and the agricultural and rural environments that it benefits are a complexly intertwined ecology of physicalelements present in forms such as soil and water, chemical elements in the form of cyclical materials, biological elements in the form of living
animals and plants, and various phenomena, including human activities. The Course cultivates professionals able to solve problems arising inthis complex system and contribute to environmental conservation and restoration and greater resilience in agricultural and forest industries.

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