We are interested in environmentally friendly water management in agricultural fields concerning water and carbon/nitrogen cycles (irrigation drainage engineering, soil hydrology) and evaluating light environments essential for crop cultivation (agricultural meteorology, agricultural environmental engineering). The current main themes are as follows: 

①Paddy water management for mitigating methane emissions 

Methane, a type of greenhouse gas, is emitted from paddy fields. When paddy fields remain flooded for an extended period, the soil becomes reduced, initiating the activity of methane-producing bacteria. For methane emissions mitigation, it is an effective way to drain the water, allowing the soil to oxidize. Water management is crucial for rice growth and environmental conservation. Considering the water movement in the soil and the associated substance transport, we aim to explore region-specific environmentally considerate water management practices that optimize rice cultivation and environmental preservation.  

I hope you can acquire technical skills and expertise and deepen your understanding of socially necessary qualities through engagement in your research topics. Together, let's strive to achieve this goal.

Skills Emphasized in Our Lab
　①Abilyty to Think for oneself on how to identify and resolve issues.
　②Abilyty to communicate ideas to others, known as Presentation skills.
　③Abilyty to solve problems while collaborating with others, known as Communication skills.