Affiliation: Lecturer, Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo

Office address: Shounji 128, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 668-0014, Japan

Education:

2010: Ph.D., Ibaraki University, Japan (Geology)

2005: M.S., Ibaraki University, Japan (Geology)

2003: B.S., Ibaraki University, Japan (Geology)

Professional Experience:

2017-Present: Lecturer, Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo

2015- Present: Academic specialist, San'in Kaigan Geopark Promotion Council

2015-2016: Research associate, Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo

2010-2014: Research associate, Division of Geo Environmental Sciences, Institute of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Hyogo

2010-2014: Researcher, San'in Kaigan Geopark Promotion Council

Special Experience

2015-Present: Field evaluator, UNESCO Global Geoparks

2011-Present: Field evaluator, Japanese Geopark Network

2014: Lecturer, Intensive Course on Geoparks 2013 (Lesvos Global Geopark)

2010: Sedimentologist/Volcanologist, IODP Expedition 324, Shatsky Rise

Publication List

Research Papers

Shimizu, K., Shimizu, N., Sano, T., Matsubara, N. and William Sagere. 2013, Paleo-elevation and subsidence of ~145 Ma Shatsky Rise inferred from CO2 and H2O in fresh volcanic glass. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.383，37－44．

Sakiyama,T. and Matsubara,N. 2013, Educational programs using topographic models for understanding the geology and land use at the volcanic area in San-in Kaigan Geopark, Japan - Creation of Communicating Geology -. Proceedings of The Second Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium on “Geopark and Geotourism for Regional Sustainable Development”, p.41.

Matsubara, N. and Sakiyama, T., 2013, Reexamination of "ancient ripple mark" designated as a natural monument, preserved in the Miocene gravel bed in Shimonohama, Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture based on facies analysis. Humans and Nature, 23, 39-51.

Amano, K., Matsubara N., Hosoi, J., Honda, N., Komine, S. and Ito, T., 2011, Activities of Ibaraki University in the North Ibaraki Geopark Project: Case Study on the Role of the University in Implementing the Geopark Project. Journal of Geography,120,5,786-802.

Matsubara, N. and Amano, K., 2010, Occurrence and genesis of Miocene peperites in the Tanzawa area, South Fossa Magna, central Japan. Journal of the Geological Society of Japan,116,3,134-150.

Sager, W.W., Sano, T., Geldmacher, J., and the Expedition 324 Scientists, 2010, Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Expedition 324 Preliminary Report,Testing plume and plate models of ocean plateau formation at Shatsky Rise, northwest Pacific Ocean. Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Management International, Inc, Washington, DC, 1-115.

Amano, K., and Matsubara, N., 2007, Detailed reconstruction of collided and accreted oceanic island arc in South Fossa Magna, central Japan. Earth Monthly, 57, 20-25.

Amano, K., Matsubara, N. and Tagiri, M., 2007, The Basement of Mt. Fuji: The Tanzawa Mountain Collided and Accreted Paleo oceanic Island Arc. in Aramaki, S., Fujii, T., Nakada, S. and Miyaji, N. eds, Fuji volcano, Yamanashi Institute of Environmental Sciences, 59-68.

International Conference

Matsubara, N. and Sakiyama, T., 2014, Effects and Issues of Resident Involvement in Walking Model Route Map. The 6th International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks.

Matsubara, N. and Sakiyama, T., 2013, Reexamination of "ancient ripple mark" designated as a natural monument and its contribution to education. 3nd APGN Symposium 2013.

Matsubara, N. and Sakiyama, T., 2012, Preservation and Utilization of Epicentral Earthquake Heritage in the San’in Kaigan Geopark. The 5th International UNESCO

Conference on Geoparks.

Matsubara, N., Sakiyama, T. and Mitamura, M., 2011, Natural environment and people’s lives based on the geodiversity - Case studies in the San’in Kaigan Geopark –. 2nd APGN Symposium 2011.

Matsubara, N., 2010, San’in Kaigan Geopark – Geological features, the natural environment, people’s lives, and the formation of the Sea of Japan. 9th European Geoparks Conference 2010.