名古屋工業大学 社会工学科

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Ecological and Environmental Engineering

We study the interaction between organisms or ecosystems and human activities. Humans obtain resources from the natural environment, transform them, and discharge by-products into the environment.
Currently, the equilibrium between human impacts and the recovery of the natural environment has been disrupted, and various environmental problems have arisen. We are working on the realization of a sustainable society that maintains the homeostasis of the earth by taking an approach based on ecology and environmental engineering.


We conduct field surveys of rare and invasive species to help protect ecosystems. In addition to field biological surveys, we consult local residents to investigate the ecological issues and concerns around proposed zoning.
Resource circulation technology is important for a sustainable society. We study the role of water treatment facilities and coastal areas in resource circulation.

Introduction to the Research Laboratory for Ecological and Environmental Engineering

Conservation Ecology Laboratory

■Teaching faculty
  • Masuda Riko
    Professor
■Research Focus

We are evaluating the effects of human activities on ecosystems and working to restore and protect ecosystems. The main research topics are ① research on the conservation of endangered organisms, ② research on the invasion pathways of alien organisms and their effects on ecosystems, ③ environmental assessment of ecosystems, ④ development of basic technologies for ecosystem restoration, ⑤ basic research on Satoyama conservation, and ⑥ guidelines for the conservation of valuable species.


■Laboratory HP

http://suiko.web.nitech.ac.jp/~ecology/?page_id=12

Aquatic Microbial Engineering Laboratory

■Teaching faculty
  • Naoko Yoshida
    Associate Professor
■Research Focus

We are researching environmental remediation using aquatic microorganisms. We are designing self-powered wastewater treatment systems using a microbial fuel cell that recovers electrons to electrodes instead of oxygen. We are also conducting groundwater purification research using microorganisms that use organic halogens instead of oxygen.


■Laboratory HP

http://yoshidana.web.nitech.ac.jp

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