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Noriko IWAI (Ph.D)
Associate professor
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
3-5-8 Saiwai-cho Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, JAPAN
Tel:+81
E-mail:iwain (a) cc.tuat.ac.jp
EDUCATION
Ph.D. The University of Tokyo 2009
Forest Ecology, The graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Including research at James Cook University, School of Tropical Biology, Australia
Thesis: Effects of nutrient regeneration by tadpoles in aquatic food webs.
M.S. The University of Tokyo 2006
Forest Ecology, The Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Thesis: Feeding response to different contents of multiple nutrients in a tadpole.
B.S. The University of Tokyo 2004
Forestry, Department of Agriculture.
Thesis: Positive indirect effect of tadpoles on litter consumers through nutrient regeneration.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
1/2014 - Associate professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
12/2011 - 12/2013 Assistant professor at the University of Tokyo
08/2011 - 11/2011 Post-doc, National Institute for Environmental Studies
04/2010 - 07/2011 Post-doc, JSPS
04/2009 – 03/2010 Post-doc at Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
04/2006 – 03/2009 Research Fellow at Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
10/2004 - 03/2005 Teaching Assistant at the Department of Agriculture, the University of Tokyo
04/2004 - 03/2005 Research Assistant at Forestry and Forest Product Research Institute
05/2003 - 04/2006 Irregular Research Assistant at Wildlife Research Center
PUBLICATIONS
Reviewed scientific journals:
Sato TC, Iwai N (accepted) Choice of tree holes as oviposition sites by Kurixalus eiffingeri on Iriomote Island. Herpetozoa. (Accpeted 21 Sep 2021)
Hiroyama K, Iwai N (accepted) Examination of color preferences of invasive Green anoles in the Ogasawara Islands. Wildlife Society Bulletin. (Accepted 03 Sep 2021)
Iwai N, Yasumiba K (accepted) Field variations in mass at metamorphosis in a stream frog, Odorrana splendida, and their relationship with the stream environment . Animal Biology. (Accepted 29 May 2021)
Iwai N. (2021) Effects of topography and anthropogenic alterations in forest environments on the breeding use by two endangered frog species in Amami-Oshima Island. Journal of Forest Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/13416979.2021.1899577. (Accepted 02 Mar 2021, Published online: 23 Mar 2021)
Komine H, Iwai N, Kaji K (2021) Rapid responses in morphology and performance of native frogs induced by predation pressure from invasive mongooses. Biological Invasions. 23:1293–1305. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02440-0. (accepted 19 December 2020, Published 03 January 2021)
Lela Susilawati, Iwai N, Komatsu K, Arie T (accepted) Antifungal activity of bacteria isolated from Japanese frog skin against plant pathogenic fungi. Biological Control.
Komine H, Fukasawa K, Akasaka M, Watari Y, Iwai N, Kaji K (2020) Rapid behavioural responses of native frogs caused by past predation pressure from invasive mongooses. Journal of Zoology 310:126-134. Feb 2020.
Takahara T*, Iwai N*, Yasumiba K, Igawa T (in press) Comparison of the detection of 3 endangered frog species by eDNA and acoustic surveys across three seasons. Freshwater Science. (* equal contribution)
Iwai N, Yasumiba K, Takahara T (2019）Efficacy of environmental DNA to detect and quantify stream tadpoles of Odorrana splendida. Royal Society Open Science 6(1): Jan 2019
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.181798
Iwai N, Yasumiba K, Akasaka M (2018) Calling site preferences of three co-occurring endangered frog species on Amami-Oshima Island. Herpetologica 74:199-206. Sep 2018
Ishikuro H, Iwai N* (2018) The effects of noise and light on breeding site and oviposition site selection by frogs in urban ponds. Japanese Journal of Conservation Ecology 23:177-186. (* corresponding author) (in Japanese) Dec 2018
Iwai N (2018) Relationship between chorusing activity and number fo oviposition events in the Otton Frog. Animal Biology 68:105-111.
Imamura N, Iwai N, Tanaka N, Ohte N (2018) A comparison between wet-only and bulk deposition at two forest sites in Japan. Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment 12:67-77.
Iwai N, Koyama N, Tsuji S, and Maruyama A (2018) Functions of indigenous animals in paddy fields: An in situ experiment on their effects on water quality, phytoplankton, weeds, soil structure, and rice growth. Paddy and Water Environment 16(1):89-98. Doi:10.1007/s10333-017-0618-7
Iwai N, Akasaka M, Kadoya T, Ishida S, Aoki T, Higuchi S, and Takamura N (2017) Examination of the link between life stages uncovered the mechanisms by which habitat characteristics affect odonates. Ecosphere 8:e01930
Hata K, Iwai N, Sato T, Sawada H. (2017) Species-specific Growth Patterns of Trees Neighboring Dead Oak Trees Caused by Japanese Oak Wilt Disease. Journal of Forest Research 22:248-255. DOI:10.1080/13416979.2017.1337554.
Iwai N (2017) Estimating tadpole-detection rates using visual field surveys: effects of survey time, tadpole species, and tadpole density. Wildlife Research 44:147-152.
Yasumiba K, Okada A, Okochi I, Iwai N* (2016) Minimum Longevity and Growth of the Invasive Green Anole in Chichi-jima, the Ogasawara Islands. Current Herpetology 35:101-105. (* corresponding author)
Noelikanto R, Iwai N, Natuhara Y (2016) Post-metamorphic costs of carnivorous diets in an omnivorous tadpole. Copeia 104:808-815.
Iwai N, Ishii H, Oumi S, Watari Y, Akasaka M (2016) 美大島南郷地域に生息するアマミイシカワガエル大型個体群の体サイズと地表徘徊性無脊椎動物量の関係．Bulletin of the Herpetological Society of Japan 2016(1): 13-18.
Iwai N, Watari Y, Ishii HT, Akasaka M. (2016) Are forest roads attractive hunting sites for frogs? - a comparison of on-road and in-forest prey biomass and composition in Amami Island. Current Herpetology 35:1-7.
Hata K, Iwai N, Sawada H. 2014. Attack by Platypus quercivorus enhances diameter growth of surviving Quercus serrata. Forest Science 60: 1024-1028.
Kakehashi R, Igawa T, Iwai N, Shoda-Kagaya E, Sumida M. 2013. Revelopment and characterization of new microsatellite loci in the Otton frog (Babina subaspera) and cross-amplification in a congeneric species, Holst's frog (B. holsti). Conservation Genetics Resources 5:1071-1073.
Iwai N 2013. Home range and movement patterns of the Otton frog: integration of year-round radiotelemetry and mark-recapture methods. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 8:366-375.
Iwai N 2013. Morphology, function, and evolution of the pseudothumb in the Otton frog. Journal of Zoology 289:127-133.
Oumi S, Iwai N*CA, Watari Y. 2012. Comparison of body size among local populations of Odorrana splendida. Bulletin of the Herpetological Society of Japan 2012(2): 101-106.
Iwai N, Shoda-Kagaya E. 2012. Population structure of an endangered frog (Babina subaspera) endemic to the Amami
Islands: possible impacts of invasive predators on gene flow. Conservation Genetics 13: 717-725.
Iwai N, Kagaya T, Alford RA. 2012. Feeding by omnivores increases food available to consumers. Oikos 121: 313-320.
Iwai N, Shoda-Kagaya E, Hamaguchi K. 2012. Isolation and characterization of eight microsatellite loci in the Otton frog, Babina subaspera. Journal of Forest Research 17: 446-448.
Iwai, N., Sugiura, S., Chiba, S. 2010. Prey-tracking behavior in the invasive terrestrial planarian Platydemus manokwari (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida). Naturwissenschaften 97: 997–1002.
Iwai, N., Sugiura, S., Chiba, S. 2010. Predation impacts if invasive flatworm, Platydemus manokwari on eggs and hatchlings of land snails. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 76: 275–278.
Tokita, M. and Iwai, N. 2010. Development of the pseudothumb in frogs. Biology Letters 6: 517-520.
González, A. L., Kominoski, J. S., Danger, M., Ishida, S., Iwai, N. and Rubach, A. (equal contribution) 2010. Can ecological stoichiometry help explain patterns of biological invasions? Oikos 119: 779-790.
Iwai, N, R. G. Pearson, and R. A. Alford. 2009. Shredder-tadpole facilitation of leaf litter decomposition in a tropical stream. Freshwater Biology 54: 2573-2580.
Iwai, N and T. Kagaya. 2007. Positive indirect effect of tadpoles on a detritivore through nutrient regeneration. Oecologia 152: 685-694.
Iwai, N, T. Kagaya, and I. Okouchi. 2007. Choice of oviposition site by Rana japonica: role of the developmental stage of conspecific eggs. Herpetologica 63: 31-34.
Iwai, N and T. Kagaya. 2005. Difference in larval food habit of two Japanese Rana species. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 20: 765-770.
Iwai, N and T. Kagaya 2005. Growth of Japanese toad (Bufo japonicus formosus) fed different food items. Current Herpetology 24: 85-89.
Other publications:
Iwai, N and M. Toda. 2006. Pond use by Rana frogs. (in Japanese) Report of River Ecology Research Group of Japan: 543-556.
Iwai, N and W. Yuya 2006. Distribution of Ishikawa’s Frog and Otton Frog in Amami Island. (in Japanese) Bulletin of the Herpetological Society of Japan 2006(2):109-114.
Iwai, N, W. Yuya, M. Toda, S. Abe, and T. Kagaya. 2006. Conservational research of Otton frog (Rana (Babina) subaspera), the endemic frog in Amami Islands (in Japanese with English abstract). 15th report of Pro-natura fund: 51-59.
Iwai, N 2006. Ecology of the Otton frog has gradually found out! (in Japanese) The Nature Conservation 490: 24.
Iwai, N and T. Kagaya 2005. Larval food habit of Forest Green Tree Frog. (in Japanese with English abstract) Bulletin of the Herpetological Society of Japan 2005(2): 100-102.
PRESENTATIONS (abstracts on request)
Iwai, N., Sawada, H. 2012. Dynamics of litter fall in the LTER plot of Ecohydrology Research Institute, the University of Tokyo Forests. 5th Symposium of Asian University Forest Consortium. Yamanashi, Japan. (Poster)
Iwai, N. 2012. Morphology and functions of the "fifth finger" in the Otton frog, Babina subaspera. 7th World Congress of Herpetology. Vancouver, Canada. (Oral)
Iwai, N., Kadoya, T., Akasaka, M., Ishida, S., Takamura, N. 2012. Biomass or Diversity? - How aquatic plants affect Odonata. East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies. Shiga, Japan. (Poster)
Iwai, N., R. G. Pearson and R. A. Alford 2008. Species diversity enhances ecosystem functioning: shredders facilitate leaf litter decomposition by tadpoles in a tropical stream. Herpetological Society of Japan. (Oral)
Iwai, N., and R. A. Alford 2007. Intraclutch variation and reproductive strategies of frogs in tropical Australia. Australian Society of Herpetology. Perth, Australia. (Poster).
Iwai, N. and R. A. Alford 2007. Intraclutch variation and reproductive strategies of frogs in tropical Australia: preliminary results. Japan Evolutional Society. (Poster)
Iwai, N. 2006. Ecology of Otton Frog. Lecture presentation sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan. (Invited, oral)
Iwai, N. and T. Kagaya. 2006. Macronutrient imbalance and anuran metamorphosis: responses of tadpoles to different protein content in their food. East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies 2nd International Congress. (Oral)
Tamai, A., T. Hashimoto, S. Ohshiro, and N. Iwai 2006. Lesson from IPOS; factors governing communications between instructors and participants. Annual meeting of the Alliance for Global Sustainability. (Poster)
Iwai, N., Y. Watari, M. Toda, and T. Kagaya. 2005. Ecology of Otton Frog (Rana (Babina) subaspera); distribution, age structure, and reproduction. Herpetological Society of Japan. (Oral)
Watari, Y., N. Iwai, and T.Miyashita. 2005. Food habit of the Otton Frog (Rana (Babina) subaspera). Herpetological Society of Japan. (Oral)
Iwai, N. and T. Kagaya. 2005. Influence of food conditions on age and size at metamorphosis in amphibian larvae. Ecological Society of Japan. (Poster)
Toda, M. and N. Iwai 2004. Pond environment and animals inhabiting in Nagata Region of the Tama river; pond use by Rana species. Joint conference of the River Ecology Research Group of Japan. (Oral)
Iwai, N., I.Okochi, and T. Kagaya. 2004. Choice of oviposition site by Rana japonica: influence of the presence of conspecific eggs or tadpoles. Herpetological Society of Japan. (Oral)
Iwai, N. and T. Kagaya. 2004. Indirect effect of tadpoles on detritivores through nutrient regeneration. Ecological Society of Japan. (Oral)
Iwai, N. and T. Kagaya. 2003. Survival, growth, and development of anuran larvae fed on different food items: comparison of Rana japonica, R. ornativentris, and Bufo japonicus formosus. Herpetological Society of Japan. (Poster)
RESEARCH GRANTS
2012-2014 Grants-in-aid for scientific research (Research Activity Start-up)
2010 – 2011 JSPS Research Grant, Japan Society of the Promotion of Science
2009. Pro-Nature Fund, The Nature Conservation Society of Japan
- as a representative of Amami Amphibian Research Group
2007. Grant for Conservational Research, Zo-shin-kai
- as a member of Amami Amphibian Research Group
2006 – 2008. JSPS Research Grant, Japan Society of the Promotion of Science
10/2004 - 09/2006. Pro-Nature Fund, The Nature Conservation Society of Japan
- as a representative of Amami Amphibian Research Group
04/2003 - 03/2006. Commission survey grant, Japan Wildlife Research Center
AWARDS and FELLOWSHIPS
04/2010 – 07/2011 Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, Japan Society of the Promotion of Science
03/2009 Award for the best thesis in the graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the University of Tokyo
04/2006 - 03/2009. Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, Japan Society of the Promotion of Science.
04/2004 – 03/2006. Student scholarship, Japan Student Services Organization.
2000. Tokyo Governor's award for an excellent high school graduate.
1998. Highest award at a composition contest of Bungei Shunjyu-sya, one of the most famous publisher in Japan. The composition was published in "Bungei Shunjyu" 77(4): 415-516. (in Japanese)
ACADEMIC SOCIETY and GROUP
Ecological Society of Japan
Herpetological Society of Japan
American Society of Ichthyologist and Herpetologist
Amami Amphibian Research Group (representative)
River Ecology Research Group of Japan (research fellow)
OTHER EXPERIENCES
Participant of Woodstoich, summer workshop of Stoichiometry (2009)
Visiting student at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia. (2006-2008)
Participant of IPOS (Intensive Program on Sustainability) student workshop in Thailand, conducted by University of Tokyo and Asian Institute of Technology. (2005)