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大学院農学研究院

東 京 農 工 大 学

国 際 環 境 農 学 専 攻Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Graduate School of Agriculture

Mission of the Integrated Department

　　　The influence of industrialization and agricultural production coupled with human

lifestyle and activities, have caused global scale environmental problems to grow more serious.

These problems include environmental pollution, global climate change, acid rain,

desertification, the destruction of tropical forests, soil erosion, water pollution and

environmental hormones. On the other hand, faced with global food shortages due to an ever

increasing population, ensuring a sustainable food supply is a problem that demands a

solution.

　　　In order to deal with these issues and

explore solutions sustainable to the grobe,

promotion of a holistic environmental science is

required. Attempts should be made to restore and

conserve the destroyed environment. Creation of

a high level food production plan which does not

negatively impact the environment is an

imperative task. The program, "International

Environmental and Agricultural Science", is

created with the goal of treating these issues.

　　　The "International Environmental and Agricultural Science (IEAS)" program aims at

purification, restoration, and conservation of the environment, for development of high level

agricultural production. This is the basic area of study for those goals. The result is the

establishment and continuance of a long term comprehensive view of issues. In this program,

using international cooperation and area development, we will

look at current individual research projects and technical

advances related to the fields of agricultural and environmental

science in a holistic interconnected way. At the same time, we

will take these results and apply solutions that are ecologically,

culturally and socially workable in practical ways in developing

regions. This program aims to educate young leaders capable

of this task. This program does not aim to train uniform,

specialized technicians in their field. It aims to train a new type

of developmental specialized technician who carries the

aforementioned view of "International Environmental and

Agricultural Science".

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Distinctive Features

Structure and Linkages

Inter cooperation with guest research

professors

Cooperation with other institutions

Cooperation within university

Other Courses

International Environmental Rehabilitation

and Conservation

International Biological Production

and Resource Science

International Development

on Rural Areas

Field of International Development on Rural Areas

Field of International Biological

Production and Resource Science

Integrated research for rural development policy and social planning based on economic, social and cultural conditions combined with environmental and food production technology.

Development of high production technology integrated with high potential farming system, new plant breeding to realize high adaptability with resistance to severe environments, and with efficient utilization system for regional resources. These technologies will contribute to total regional environmental conservation.

Field of International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation Development of biological and technological

rehabilitation and conservation technology based on the integrated researches for forest-water-land system conservation and harmonization production in agroecology with general environments.

International Environmental and Agricultural Science

(IEAS)

International Environmental and Agricultural Science

(IEAS)

Organization and System

Integrated, disciplenal education & research on development for sustainable environment, food production, biological resources, and strategy and planninig for rural development

Distinctive Education and Research

Flexible special receiving systems for exchange students and returnee students; October entrance, special courses for foreign exchange students returnee students and so on

Education for wider international aspects and greater speciality introduced by the subcourse system

Training for practical technologists who can promote and unify environmental conservation with rural development in developing regions

Promotion of inter cultural exchange and experience by mixed education of foreign and Japanese students

Regard for regional practices and case-studies

Up-to-date education by inviting international trendsetters concerned with developing regions

Receiving exchange students, JICA short training for foreigners and community members

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　　　The International Integrated Department in Environmental and Agricultural Science is a multi-disciplinary postgraduate course designed to train students and researchers to be at the forefront in the development of the limited natural resources around us while maintaining the vitality of the environment. In recent years, intense human activities such as rapid industrialization and overexploitation of natural resources are causing severe global environmental problems. These problems include environmental pollution, global climate change, acid rainfall, desertification, degradation of tropical forests, soil erosion, water pollution, and evnironmental hormones. In addition, the exponential population growth coupled with global food shortages are some of the most pressing issues which demand utmost attention.　　　To tackle these problems, a holistic approach to sustainable development is indispensable. It is essential to develop appropriate policies for maximizing food production, to improve the quality of human life, while avoiding the depletion and degradation of the limited natural resources around us, and maintaining and ecological balance. there is an increasing global awareness for environmentally-friendly methods of food production. The faculty recognizes that the success of such methods depends on the integration of concepts and technologies from diverse disciplines, and that only a multi-disciplinary approach can ensure such sustainable development.　　　The program aims at optimization of food production, conservation of the environment, and the restoration and purification of degraded resources. Emphasis will be on integrating the technical merits of the various disciplines to develop holistic methods of resource development. This will be done through international cooperation. Ecologically, culturally, and socially effective strategies developed in these studies will then be applied to actual rural problems through technology transfer. The program also aims at training engineers and scientists who have broader international view of "Environmental and Agricultural Science" and wider knowledge in several disciplines such as sociology, ecology, agronomy, and engineering.

1. Field of International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

For the educational programs, we emphasize environmental changes of agriculture and forestry ecosystem, investigation methodology for environmental deterioration, interaction between biological and human activities, and restoration and preservation of regional environment and natural resources.Research activities include: (a) Establishing strategies and technologies for management, conservation, and remediation of agro-ecosystems based on investigations of the effects of human activities on natural and managed land; (b) Investigating the causes and processes of air, water, soil, and pollution movement in natural and managed land; and (c) Developing of technologies and methodologies for the remediation of degraded natural resources and the management of sustainable agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

Outlines of the Integrated Department

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2. Field of International Biological Production and Resource Science

Education and research are performed for increase of food production and recyclic use of biological resources by using biological high potentiality for metabolism under the aspect of sustainable agriculture for regional and global environmental conservation.(a) Education and research are performed for increase of highly productive agricultural

technology improved by cropping, farming and breeding systems, which are cohesive with regional environments.

(b) Education and research are performed for development of efficient recyclic utilization technology of regional biological resources, which are adaptable for regional environmental conservation.

3. Field of International Development of Rural Areas

Education and research of performed for sustainable social development and planning of social communities under the aspects of economic, social and population sciences combined with natural environmental technology and food production technology.(a) Education and research are performed for comparative research on economics, culture and

social communities, and planning for sustainable development adaptable to regional circumstances.

(b) Education and research are performed for sustainable development strategy, development policy and international cooperation with consideration for regional, economic, cultural and social circumstances.

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・Regional Environmental Conservation 　Planning ・Environmental Rehabilitation and 　Conservation ・Biosphere Conservation Planning ・Evaluation Method of Environmental 　Research and Analysis ・Research in IERC ・Exercise for IERC

Field for International Development on 　Rural Areas (IDRA) ・Population Sociology ・Comparative Agricultural Economics ・Rural Development Policy ・International Development and 　Cooperation ・Research in IDRA ・Exercise for IDRA

Field for International Bilolgical Production 　and Resource (IBPRC) ・Sustainable Agricultural Technology ・Biotechnology for New Biological Functions ・Utilization of Regional Biological Resources ・Regional Recyclic Utilization for Biological 　Functions ・Research in IBPRS ・Exercise for IBPRS

・Field of Environmental Biology ・Field of Environmental Chemistry

Department of Environmental Science on Biosphere

Department of Science of Biological Production

・Field of Science of Agro-Environment ・Field of Science of Plant Production ・Field of Science of Animal Production

Department of Studies in Sustainable and Symbiotic Society Course

・Field of Humane Studies in symbiosis ・Field of Social Studies in Environment ・Field of Economics of Food and Environment

Department of Natural Resources and EcoMaterials

・Field of EcoMaterial Science ・Field of Function Control of Natural Resources

Department of Applied Biological Chemistry

・Field of Biomaterial Chemistry ・Field of Physiological and Biological Chemistry ・Field of Molecular Biology

・Field of Bioscience of Function and Regulation ・Field of Physiological and Ecological Entomology

Department of Bioregulation and Biointeraction

【Main Course Subject】

【Subcourse Subject】

・Critical Aspects on Global 　Environments ・International Comparative 　Agricultural Technology ・General Aspect for Regional 　Development ・Inter-Cultural Communication ・Advanced Lecuture on IEAS Ⅰ, Ⅱ

General Study Lecture

Integrated Practice and Exercise ・Communication Exercise for IEAS ・Practical Exercise for IEAS ・Subjective Exercise for IEAS

Field for International Environmental 　Rehabilitation and Conservation (IERC)

Special Field Study

Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Department of Environment Conservation

・Field of Ecosystem Conservation Science ・Field of Forest Environment Science

Department of Environmental and Agricultural Engineering

・Field of Regional Environmental Engineering ・Field of Agricultural Engineering

Relationships between IEAS and the Other Departments

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Field

Research subject

Method

Purpose of Field

Research Results

Social Impact

International Environment Rehabilitation and Conservation

International Development on Rural Areas

International Biological Production and Resource Science

Biological, Technological Functional Rehabilitation

Biological and Resource Utilization

Development Policy Based on Population and Regional

Research

Functional & Cyclic Conservation Technology

Bio-Conversion Technology for Production and Resources

Strategy and Planning for Rural Development

Development of Environmental and Agricultural Technology

Sustainable social development

Production increase in severe environments

Environmental rehabilitation and

conservation

Reduction of poverty

Development of biological and technological rehabilitation and conservation technology based on the integrated researches for forest-water-land system conservation and harmonized production agroecology with general environments.

Development of high production technology integrated with potential farming system, new plant breeding to realize high adaptability with resistance to severe environments, and with efficient utilization system for regional resources. These high technologies will contribute and sound to total regional environmental conservation.

Integrated research for rural development policy and social planning based on economic, social and cultural conditions combined with environmental and food production technology.

Interdisciplinary Research Projects

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Educational Curriculum IEAS

Curriculum

(General Study Lecture)

General Aspect for Regional Development

International Comparative Agricultural Technology

Global Environment

Inter-Cultural Communication

Advanced Lecture on International Environmental and Agricultural Science Ⅰ

Advanced Lecture on International Environmental and Agricultural Science Ⅱ

Field of International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation(Special Field Study)

Regional Environmental Conservation Planning

Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Biosphere Conservation Planning

Evaluation Method of Environmental Research and Analysis

(Research Subject for Thesis)

Communication Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Research in International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Exercise for International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Subjective Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

(Subcourse Lecture)

Advanced Lecuture on International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Advanced Exercise for International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Field of International Biological Production and Resource Science(Special Field Study)

Sustainable Agricultural Technology

Biotechnology and Improvement for New Biological Functions

Utilization of Regional Biological Resources

Regional Recyclic Utilization for Biological Functions

(Research Subject for Thesis)

Communication Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Research in International Biological Production and Resource Science

Exercise for International Biological Production and Resource Science

Subjective Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

(Subcourse Lecture)

Advanced Lecture for International Biological Production and Resource Science

Advanced Exercise for International Biological Production and Resource Science

Field of International Development in Rural Areas(Special Field Study)

Population Sociology

Comparative Agricultural Economics

Rural Development Policy

International Development and Cooperation

(Research Subject for Thesis)

Communication Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Research in International Development in Rural Areas

Exercise for International Development in Rural Areas

Subjective Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical Exercise for International Environmental and Agricultural Science

(Subcourse Lecture)

Advanced Lecture for International Development in Rural Areas

Advanced Exercise for International Development in Rural Areas

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Study

Year

Credits

Required Optional Free

Completion Requirements: Student must pass and obtain 6 or more credits from general study lectures, 6 or more credits from the subjects of the special field to which he/she belongs with 2 or more credits from the other fields, in total 8 or more credits from special field. Student also must pass 14 or more credits from research subjects for thesis including self-study, and 4 or more credits from subcourse subjects. Total 32 or more credits.

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Outline of Lectures

General Study Lectures

Lecture

General Aspect for Regional Development

Outline

General theoretical view of regional sustainable development by making the

best use of economical, social and cultural conditions.

International Comparative Agricultural Technology

Making clear the subjects and problems to solve in agricultural production

technology, consistent with conservation of environments based on research of

comparative international agricultural technology.

Global Environment

General discussion of the global environmental problems, especially

focusing on acid rain, water pollution, forest destruction and soil erosion in

developing regions, and theorizing on various solutions.

Inter-Cultural Communication

Foundation for the ability to understand economical, social and cultural

conditions. Analysis of those subjects for solutions by training in the practical

study of inter-cultural communication and its theory.

Advanced Lecture on International Environmental

and Agricultural Science Ⅰ

Advanced Lecture on International Environmental

and Agricultural Science Ⅱ

International scope of comparative agriculture, forestry and fisheries

technology sounded with sustainable environments based on the real

international activities and research.

Introduction and discussion of real issues for complex agro-forestry

management in sustaining regional lifestyles.

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International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Lecture

Regional Environmental Conservation Planning

Outline

Lecture on environmental conservation, planning, and technology for

sustainable watershed management including agriculture and forestry

ecosystems. Processes related to water cycle and soil erosion and sediment

transport are included in the lecture.

Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

In order to maintain and repair farmlands and agricultural facilities against

environmental impacts such as natural disasters, it is necessary to introduce

procedures based on environmental geotechnical engineering. This lecture

provides theories and interpretation methods about stabilities of soil structures

and water and mass transfers through soils on the base of environmental

geotechnical engineering, namely unsaturated soil mechanics

Environmental Water Use and Conservation

Lecture on lowland hydrology and associated numerical technique to

simulate water movement for the ecosystem preservation and restoration

planning.

Aquatic Environmental Assessment

Lectures consist of the subjects regarding fundamentals of stream biology,

aquatic chemistry, and hydrology as well as the applications of environmental

monitoring and modeling.

Communication Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical presentations are prepared on sustainable development for

agriculture, environment and rural community by Japanese and foreign

researchers. Students are trained for practical English communication and

international awareness.

Research in International

Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Research and experimental training on conservation and rehabilitation of

environments and agroecology consistent with food and other primary

productions

Exercise for International Environmental

Rehabilitation and Conservation

Research exercise on real environmental conditions and pollution, learning

the basic aspects for environmental conservation and rehabilitation.

Subjective Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Exercise for individual subjects and methods for conservation, rehabilitation

of soil, water and agroecological environments.

Practical Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practice for real exper ience and exper iments in agr icultural and

environmental science and technology in Japanese and international fields.

Advanced Lecture on International Environmental

Rehabilitation and Conservation

Lecture on environmental technology for analysis, conservation and

rehabilitation in rural development.

Advanced Exercise for International

Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Exercise on environmental technology for analysis, conservation and

rehabilitation in rural development. Discussion on the subjects and solutions

based on presentations on environmental problems and subjects.

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International Biological Production and Resource Science

Lecture

Utilization of Regional Biological Function

Outline

Development of sustainable agricultural production technology utilized by

high potential biological functions in tropical, semi-dry, cool-cold and high-cold

regions.

Utilization of genetic resources and development of crop improvement

biotechnology for higher production and plant resistance to severe conditions

for rural development.

Lecture on efficient utilization of unutilized resources and recyclic utilization

of regional biological resources.

Development of resistance to severe environments, and development and

utilization of new functions for increasing biological production by using genetic

engineering of microbes.

Practical presentations are prepared on sustainable development for

agriculture, environment and rural community by Japanese and foreign

researchers. Students are trained for practical English communication and

international awareness.

Research training and experimenting for high-level sustainable agricultural

production and effective biological resources.

Exercise and training for high-level sustainable agricultural production and

effective development of biological resources utilization.

Exercise for individual subjects and methods for conservation, rehabilitation

in soil, water and agroecological environments.

Practice for real experience and experimenting for agricultural and

environmental science and technology in Japanese and international fields.

Lecture on sustainable agricultural production, new biological functions, and

recyc l ic u t i l i za t ion of b io log ica l resources for in ternat ional rura l

development.

Exercise on sustainable agricultural production, new biological functions,

and recyclic uti l ization of biological resources for international rural

development.

Improvement of Biological Functions

Utilization of Regional Biological Resources

Regional Sustainable Bio-Production Science

Communication Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Research in International

Biological Production and Resource Science

Exercise for International Biological Production

and Resource Science

Subjective Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Advanced Lecture for International Biological

Production and Resource Science

Advanced Exercise for International Biological

Production and Resource Science

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International Development on Rural Areas

Lecture

Population Sociology

Outline

Lecture on population explosion and related religious, ethnical and national

problems, and discussion on issues to solve for food supply, environmental

sustainabilty and social systems.

Precise analysis of examples of regional economics and developments to

ascertain the correct agricultural sustainable situations, and discuss applicable

theory of agroeconomics.

Integral policy for ideal development thought, planning, method, application

and evaluation for sustainable rural development aided by regional economics,

culture and social conditions.

Critical analysis of international corporations in developing countries and

postulat ion of ideal s t rategy for internat ional corporat ion in rural

development.

Communication training using English and other non-native language for

subjects in agricultural and environmental science and technology.

Research training for sustainable development in developing regions and to

complement integrated advanced knowledge.

Exercise for general theory of development, relationship between

development and environment based on comparative case studies in developed

and developing regions.

Exercise for definite planning for technological and social development in

urgent subjects and regions concerning sustainable rural development.

Practice for real experience and experimenting for agricultural and

evnironmental science and technology in Japaneses and international fields.

Advanced lecture on international rural development.

Advanced exercise for integrated study of regional inhabitants concerns and

deveopment policy in sustainable rural development.

International Cooperation on

Sustainable Agriculture

Rural Development Policy

International Development and Cooperation

Cummunication Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Research in International

Development on Rural Areas

Exercise for International Developmet on Rural

Areas

Subjective Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Practical Exercise for International

Environmental and Agricultural Science

Advanced Lecture for International

Development on Rural Areas

Advanced Exercise for International

Development on Rural Areas

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　　　The influence of industrialization and agricultural production, coupled with human

lifestyle and activities, have caused global scale environmental problems to grow more

serious. These problems include environmental pollution, global climate change, acid rain,

desertification, the destruction of tropical forests, soil erosion, water pollution and

environmental hormones.

　　　On the other hand, faced with global food shortage due to

an ever increasing population, ensuring a sustainable food supply

is a problem that demands a solution. In order to deal with these

issues and explore solutions sustainable to the globe, promotion of

a holistic environmental science is required. Attempts should be

made to restore and conserve the destroyed environment. Creation

of a high level food production plan which does not negatively

impact the environment is an imperative task.

　　　This new program, "International Environmental and

Agricultural Science," is created with the goal of treating these issues. Currently,

environmentally friendly food production development research is progressing in some

areas. However, that research focus is mostly independent, fragmented research for which

the goal of reducing environmental loading is the only focus. The resulting evaluation is

entrusted to a short-term viewpoint.

　　　The "International Environmental and Agricultural Science" program aims at

purification, and conservation of the environment, for development of high level agricultural

production. This is the basic area of study for those goals. The result is the establishment

and continuance of a long term comprehensive view of issues. We will look at current

individual research projects and technical advances related to the fields of agricultural and

environmental science in a holistic interconnected way. At the same time, we will take these

results and apply solutions that are ecologically and socially workable in practical ways in

developing regions. This program aims to

educate young leaders capable of this task. This

special graduate program does not aim to train

uniform, specialized technicians in their field. It

aims to train a new type of developmental

spec ia l ized techn ic ian who car r ies the

a fo remen t ioned v iew o f " In te r na t iona l

Environmental and Agricultural Science".

Special Graduate Program

CountryNo. of

studentsJapan 308China 93

Vietnam 81Cambodia 35Indonesia 25Myanmar 19

Uzbekistan 17Thailand 12

Laos 10South Korea 8

Mongolia 7Brazil 7Ghana 7

Bangladesh 6Iran 5

Afghanistan 4India 4

Malaysia 4Nepal 3Kenya 3

Mozambique 3Hungary 2Ethiopia 1

USA 1Taiwan 1

Pakistan 1Bulgaria 1

Peru 1South Africa 1Mauritania 1

Egypt 1Sudan 1

Tanzania 1North Korea 1Philippines 1

Malawi 1Rwanda 1

Total 678

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IEAS Students around the World

(1999 to 2018)

Japan, 308

China, 93

Vietnam, 81

Cambodia, 35

Indonesia, 25

Myanmar, 19

Uzbekistan, 17

Thailand, 12

Laos, 10 South Korea, 8

Mongolia, 7

Brazil, 7

Ghana, 7

Bangladesh, 6 Iran, 5

Afghanistan, 4

India, 4

Malaysia, 4

Nepal, 3

Kenya, 3

Mozambique, 3

Hungary, 2 Ethiopia, 1

USA, 1 Taiwan, 1

Pakistan, 1

Bulgaria, 1

Peru, 1

South Africa, 1

Mauritania, 1 Egypt, 1

Sudan, 1

Tanzania, 1 North Korea, 1

Philippines, 1

Malawi, 1 Rwanda, 1

IEAS Faculty Members (as of June 2018) ◆Field of International Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation

Environmental Geotechnical Engineering Slope Stability due to Rainfalls and Earthquakes, Mitigation of Soil Erosion

We have recently many huge earthquakes and heavy rainfalls due to the global warming and active diastrophism. The earthquakes and rainfalls apply heavy damages and failures to artificial soil structures, including agriculture facilities and farmlands, and natural slopes. What prevents the failures and makes the damages lower is designated as soil environmental rehabilitation and conservation issues. In this field, we are now focusing and conducting the following main research topics. These topics are conducted under environmental geotechnical engineering procedures (saturated and unsaturated soil mechanics, engineering analyses, numerical methods, elastoplastic theories etc.). 1) To investigate mechanism of slope failures due to heavy rainfalls. 2) To investigate mechanism of slope failures due to earthquakes. 3) To propose simulation procedures for slope failures due to heavy rainfalls. 4) To propose simulation procedures for slope failures due to earthquakes. 5) To develop numerical procedures for water fluctuations 6) To develop measures for preventing erosion of soil structures etc. http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~kohgo/

Yuji KOHGO Professor TEL (042)367-5836 FAX (042)367-5836 kohgo@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Pollutant Fate and Transport Monitoring and Modeling of Pollutant Behavior and Environmental Assessment

Research Topic: “The Non-point Source Pollution Control of the Pesticide”. Since the 1960’s, adverse effects on the aquatic environment resulting from intensive agrochemical usage have been a major issue for the agricultural communities. My research activity focuses on monitoring and modeling for the pesticide fate and transport in agricultural environments including upland fields and paddy fields Objectives of my research are to study mechanisms of pesticide fate and transport, to develop and evaluate the best management practices for controlling pesticide discharges, and to develop better tools for investigating and evaluating pesticide fate and transport for improving agricultural environment. Current ongoing projects are: 1. Plot scale monitoring and modelling of pesticide fate and transport in paddy fields. 2. Applications of Micro-Paddy Lysimeter for the evaluation of pesticide fate and transport in a paddy field. 3. Plot scale monitoring and modelling of pesticide fate and transport in upland fields. 4. Development and applications of Portable-Rainfall-Runoff-Simulator for the evaluation of pesticide fate and transport in a upland field. 5. River basin scale modeling of pesticide fate and transport for environmental assessment in aquatic ecosystem.

http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~pochi/

Hirozumi WATANABE Professor TEL (042)367-5889 FAX (042)367-5889 pochi@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Watershed Hydrology and Ecosystem Management Forest Management and Eco-hydrological Processes

Forest resources management strongly relates to water resources management and soil conservations. Understanding physical hydrology, water quality (temperature, suspended sediment, nutrient), erosion and sedimentation, channel processes is essential for forest and riparian zone management, watershed analysis, and watershed restoration. I focus primarily on hydrologic and geomorphic processes including storm runoff generation, soil erosion, water quality, landslides and debris flows at watershed scales. Linkages among hydrologic, geomorphic, and biological processes are also emphasized, as are the effect of regional land use. Issues of scales related to hydrological and geomorphic response and system behavior are explored for examining water and sediment transport from headwater to downstream systems. For the watershed management perspectives, stream ecology including organic matter dynamics and in-channel biotic habitat will also be studied. Topics related to sustainable land management and natural hazard assessments are also included as research topics. Emphasis will be places on hydrologic and geomorphic processes in steep terrains. I focus both field monitoring and computer modeling (e.g., distributed runoff model and GIS) for understanding and evaluating the effects of forest management on runoff generation and sediment movement in watershed scales. http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~gomit/

Takashi GOMI Professor TEL (042)367-5751 FAX (042)367-5751 gomit@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Agricultural water use and conservation

Water Resources and Environment Management in Irrigation and Drainage Watershed

Tasuku KATO Associate Professor TEL (042)367-5757 FAX (042)367-5757 taskkato@cc.tuat.ac.jp

I mainly engage in water quality issues in agricultural area. Especially, nutrients (Nitrogen and Phosphorous) concentration in agricultural drainage is focused on because it causes eutrophication in enclosed water body, and it will be finally influenced and degraded to sustainability in rural society. To prevent this situation, irrigation and drainage planning or design is important technology, and model analysis and scenario forecast are quite useful as an decision support tool. The development of water quality model in agricultural area is difficult work because there is a complicated runoff mechanism in paddy fields. So then, in my laboratory, I would like to conduct below: 1) hydrological and water quality observation in paddy fields area 2) water quality model development in watershed scale 3) scenario forecast and evaluation on future counter measures 4) proposal on new irrigation and drainage technology toward sustainable society in water environmental aspect http://kenkyu-web.tuat.ac.jp/Profiles/23/0002222/prof_e.html

◆Field of International Biological Production and Resource Science

International Agro-Biological Resources

Allelopathy, Chemical Ecology and Weed Science

Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon by which an organism produces natural bioactive chemicals (allelochemicals) that influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms. These allelochemicals offer unlimited range of potential use as natural herbicide, insecticide, or fungicide to promote organic and sustainable agricultural practices for safe food production. Our major endeavor involves screening of allelopathic plants, isolation and characterization of allelochemicals, and utilization of these allelopathic plants as cover crops, rotation crop or bioresource for agroforestry. I have special interest in traditionally proven plants in old civilizations believing that rediscovery of traditional plants as novel allelopathic agents will bring our future to a healthy and productive way of life. http://kenkyu-web.tuat.ac.jp/Profiles/39/0003820/prof_e.html

Yoshiharu FUJII Professor TEL (042)367-5625 FAX (042)367-5625 yfujii@cc.tuat.ac.jp

桂先生

顔写真

Crop Production Science

Crop Science, Crop ecophysiology, Agronomy

When we think about crop production in the actual farmers' field, we have to understand that various factors, such as crop genotype, environment, crop management and interactions of these factors, affect crop productivity. Hence, it is necessary to have comprehensive approaches to improve crop productivity in field conditions. The objective of my research is to improve crop productivity in the actual farmers' field based on a crop ecophysiology with a wide perspective. Research topics include improving the yield potential of rice, developing water-saving rice cultivation system, improving rice production in Africa, developing sustainable and high-yielding upland rice cultivation system in Laos, and so on. I'm endeavoring to observe crops grown in the field condition to find the problems or yield limiting factors. In addition, I would like to become a bridge between front-line science and crop field. I have research projects in many Asian and African countries. https://sites.google.com/site/tuatcroplabeng/

Keisuke KATSURA Associate Professor TEL (042)367-5952 FAX (042)367-5952 kkatsura@go.tuat.ac.jp

Microbiology Soil Microbiology (Molecular Analysis of Plant-microbe Interaction)

Plants are continually exposed to a variety of microbes. These microbes may be harmful such as pathogens that cause plant diseases; or may be beneficial such as symbionts help supplying various nutrients, confer disease resistance, or drought tolerance. To achieve sustainable agriculture we must harness these beneficial microbes instead of relying on chemical fertilizers and agricultural chemicals. The work in our laboratory focuses on beneficial soil microbes such as rhizobium, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and endophytic bacteria. In addition to conventional analyses, genome and metagenomic analyses using next generation sequencers enable detection of beneficial genetic resources that have never been identified. We further analyze molecular interactions between plants and microbes using molecular and biochemical techniques and plant genetics. We then translate evidence derived from the above analyses into pockets of technologies such as bio-fertilizers, microbial inoculants or soil diagnostic kits to promote sustainable agriculture. http://web.tuat.ac.jp/~okazaki/enindex.html

Shin OKAZAKI Associate Professor TEL (042)367-5847 FAX (042)367-5847 sokazaki@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry in the Tropics Improvement of Agroforestry Practices

Yosei OIKAWA Assistant Professor TEL (042)367-5888 FAX (042)367-5888 yosei@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Why and how have environmental degradations occurred in rural areas of the tropics? How are local people making efforts to solve the problems? How can we participate in their activities? To approach these subjects, I have been learning local knowledge and experiences, occasionally by participating in farm works. I have been focusing on 1) mixed gardening with tree crops, 2) charcoal (biochar) making and its applications for improving farming systems and rural livelihoods, and 3) agricultural extension and education in the tropics. After returning to the university, I review the meaning of indigenous practices, technologies, and views that I learned from the people in the fields, by comparing with academic information, such as agricultural sciences, ecological studies, and area studies. Then, I approach the solution to share with people and collaborators of our counterpart organizations. http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~tropical/

◆Field of International Development in Rural Area

International Cooperation for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development

Since 2008, the annual official development assistance (ODA) of Japan has kept the 5th position after United States, Britain, Germany and France. Total annual budget of non-governmental development organizations (NGOs) of Japan does not reach 2% of ODA amount, but they have been providing careful support for people with difficulties in developing countries. In addition, since 2011, annual foreign direct investment of Japan is in the second place after that of the United States that has led to active economic development by the Japanese companies and migrants overseas. In particular, I am interested in agricultural development by the migrants and their descendants for their own survival and prosperity, and as a consequence of their economic activities, technology transfer to neighboring farmers. In the Americas, intensive production technology of Japanese farmers facilitated efficient utilization of land, water and wood resources, and realized increased farm income. For example, deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon since 1970s went by the ranch development of several hundred to a thousand and several hundred hectares, while the nikkei farmers earned equivalently in agroforestry of ten to twenty hectares of forest conversion. I will work on case studies of dissemination mechanisms of nikkei agriculture, and will compare it with Chinese migrant agriculture in Southeast Asia. On the other hand, I am organizing an interdisciplinary research for the improvement of nikkei agroforestry in the Amazon, agroforestry technology transfer to small farmers, and certification of their products by a JICA grassroots technical cooperation project. http://www.fapesp.br/japanbrazilsymposium/pdf/2-4_Yamada.pdf http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fapespsympo/data/2-4_Yamada.pdf

Masaaki YAMADA Professor TEL (042)367-5886 FAX (042)367-5886 masaakiy@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Ikuo TAKEUCHI Associate Professor TEL (042)367-5876 FAX (042)367-5876 itla@cc.tuat.ac.jp

International Development and Cooperation Economic Development, particularly Agricultural and Rural Development in Developing Countries

We'd like to study the agricultural and rural development in developing countries and its international cooperation based on basic economics. To begin with, we must grasp the causes and the reasons that the necessity of 'Sustainable Development' has been advocated in the world recently. Next, we must understand the policies on international cooperation for the sustainable agriculture and rural development in developing organization, governments and non-governmental organizations. We should say that a lot of Japanese policy markers keep minds integrated social aspects including market mechanism. This principle must be based on the economical, social and cultural characteristics of every rural development in developing countries. It is important to critically examine the process of international cooperation on agricultural and rural development in development in developing countries.

Water Resources in Arid Land Global Environment in Arid Land

Humans have always inhabited two worlds. One is the natural world that preceded us and of which we are a part. The other is the world of social institutions and artifacts that we create for ourselves using science and Technology, and political organization. Both worlds are essential to our lives, but integrating them successfully causes enduring tensions. Aral Sea Problem is one of the famous global environmental problems. I have been working for this problem. This is not only shrinkage of lake but also the change of aquatic conditions and living live around the lake. I focus the water pollution in this area including river water, ground water and drinking water, and evaluate the effect for humans.

Yoshiko KAWABATA Associate Professor TEL (042)367-7614 FAX (042)367-7614 yoshikok@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Population Sociology Developing Countries Population Issues in Developing Societies

Haisong NIE Assistant Professor TEL (042)367-5699 FAX (042)367-5699 nie-hs@cc.tuat.ac.jp

The world population reached 7 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Population Studies examine the multifaceted issues facing communities in terms of both the sheer number of people and the makeup of the population. The questions we study are, for example, how does a community deal with an aging senior population as the labor force decreases? How can a country produce enough food when all its farmers have moved to the city? How do we empower women so they can have equal rights in the workforce or in the family? When a population of people move to another country how do they integrate and contribute to the community where they have chosen to settle. My fieldwork in China and neighboring countries has allowed me to explore these questions and focus on four main areas and how they relate to both population and the environment: Population Migration, Women, Aging Populations and the Silver Industry. Previous research topics funded by grants have included “China’s Population and Environment - the Aging Population, and Social Security ,” and “The safety, security and health of populations from the perspective of women - how to empower women and improve their reproductive health and rights.” In addition to these important themes, my research is branching into other core themes. First, as I am a Chinese living in Japan, I'm deeply interested in studying ethnic Chinese who settle overseas especially in relation to population and environmental issues. Second, in researching aging populations, I recognized the need to analyze issues surrounding the provision and care for elderly left behind in rural areas while adult children work in the city. Finally, my research into aging populations also revealed that in countries such as China where the elderly population is exploding, the demand for senior care related products and services has created a whole new industry with massive market potential.

● Field of International Development in Rural Area

Agricultural Economics Int'l Agricultural Trade, Int'l Agricultural Development, Ag. & Food Industrial Organization

Vulnerability analysis to food insecurity including child malnutrition, undernourishment in population, cereal production, per capita daily kilocalorie consumption, HIV/AIDS, market liberty, governance factors, environmental factors, and access to clean water remains urgent problems after substantial economic growth in many developing countries during the late twentieth and early twenty first centuries. International agricultural development is designed to provide an overview of important through on the agricultural and rural economic development processes as well as insight into the microeconomics of behavior in agricultural farmers, merchants, markets and institutions through empirical approach. International agricultural trade emphasizes the significance and implications of government policies for trade on food and agricultural markets and foreign direct investment, and of international institutions, such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, that assist multi-national efforts by Japan and other countries to move toward more open agricultural trade using empirical methods. Agricultural and food industrial organization focuses on competitive issues in the agricultural and food industry including perfect and imperfect competition, market power by firms, strategic firm behavior, price discrimination, the role of government competitive policy, and agricultural industrialization, and how firms interact in different markets and to measure empirically such interactions. My research focuses on international trade, market structure and competition, product differentiation, and marketing in food and agricultural industries. I have also consulting experience for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on issues of African food insecurity risk, for the Kansas Soybean Commission on issues of international soybean market, and for the Ministry of the Environment (Kankyo-sho), Government of Japan on issues of economic impacts of global warming.

http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~kyamaura/

Koichi YAMAURA Assistant Professor TEL (042)367-5735 FAX (042)367-5735 kyamaura@cc.tuat.ac.jp

www.tuat.ac.jp/̃ieas/

大学院農学研究院

東 京 農 工 大 学

国 際 環 境 農 学 専 攻Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Graduate School of Agriculture