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Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research to examine environmental changes occurring on the Earth’s land surface, particularly in vegetation, in response to climate change. My research involves utilizing data from Earth observation satellites and conducting computer simulations to understand the absorption and emission of greenhouse gases, such as CO2.
Recent Topics of Interest:
・Utilizing the global network of geostationary meteorological satellites, including Himawari, to monitor land surface dynamics at high frequencies, such as every 10 minutes.
・Leveraging various Earth observation datasets treated as big data and employing technologies like artificial intelligence to extract environmental variations on the Earth’s surface.
・Enhancing our understanding and forecasting abilities of Earth system processes through refinement of models using various Earth observation datasets.
Motto in Research or in Life: Let’s give it a try.
Hobby / Holiday:
I thoroughly enjoy staying active, and one of my favorite activities is inline skating. I often skate along riverbanks, covering distances of approximately 20 kilometers. Exploring the vibrant city center of Tokyo on skates is a future adventure I eagerly anticipate. Furthermore, I find immense joy and solace in the presence of my pet java sparrow at home, as its delightful nature always brings me comfort and happiness.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Professor My laboratory is pursuing environmental prediction research, with a focus on various Earth environmental phenomena such as meteorological and hydrological events. I strive to advance the boundaries of this field by integrating Earth observation satellites and employing diverse prediction methods. Specifically, I am committed to enhancing and refining weather forecasts for extended periods of several weeks, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the long-term impact of climate change on the water resource environment over a century.
To achieve my prediction refinement goals, I employ numerical simulations powered by state-of-the-art supercomputers and harness the potential of machine learning techniques. I will facilitate the fusion of forecast and observation data through statistical mathematics, including data assimilation. My ambition is to pioneer a groundbreaking environmental prediction science by conducting interdisciplinary research that spans earth science, computational science, and statistical mathematics.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Seasonal forecasting, Weather control, Social consensus building, and Optimization of observation location
Motto in Research or in Life:
The good is the enemy of the best.
Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself, believe.
Hobby / Holiday:
Reading books, Observing behaviors and activities of my son
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research interests are lives in snow and ice of glaciers and snowpacks. What kinds of lives are on snow and ice? What are they doing? And why do they live in such harsh conditions of snow and ice? These are the questions and motivations of my research.
To explore these topics, I am conducting fieldwork in various locations across the world, including snowy mountains in Japan, glaciers in the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the Arctic. I am utilizing a combination of physical, chemical, and biological analyses to explore the fascinating and unknown snow and ice ecosystems.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Biosphere and geosphere interaction, Climate change, Humanity in environmental change
Motto in Research or in Life:
If you make assurance too much, you will miss a chance.
Hobby / Holiday:
Mountaineering, Bicycling, Skiing (cross-country / downhill), Traveling
