My study focuses on innate immune function in mammary glands to prevent and treat mastitis. I try to
establish the appropriate methods to maximize the amount of antimicrobial components（defensin, S100, cathelicidin, lactoferrin）in milk. Mastitis caused by the bacterial components translocated from uterus was identified.

keywords：mastitis, mammary gland, antimicrobial component, cow, goat, milk

1. Mastitis-Associated Production of S100A10 in the Mammary Gland of Goats. Front Anim Sci 6:1755201. （2026）
2. Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist （IL-1ra） production and expression dynamics in mammary glands after lipopolysaccharide infusion. Anim Sci J 96: e70047 （2025）
3. Mammary leukocytes function of endotoxin tolerant goat induced by intrauterine infusion of lipopolysaccharide. Innate Immun 31:1-12 （2025)

Our research focuses on molecular physiological analysis of environmental stress（high salinity, nutrient deficiency, etc.）tolerance in higher plants for sustainable crop production. We also study plant growth promoting bacteria to increase crop production through improving bacterial fitness in the rhizosphere and identifying bioactive compounds useful for crop growth.

keywords：sustainable crop production, rice, salinity stress, nutrient deficiency, plant nutrition, plant growth promoting bacteria

1. Microbial volatile organic compound enhances Arabidopsis growth through activation of nitrate and ammonium transport. J Exp Bot: In print （2026）
2. Physiological and transcriptomic insights into mechanisms of salt tolerance in the leaves and roots of the halophyte Suaeda japonica Mak ino under high salinity stress. J Plant Growth Regul 45: 321-339 （2026）
3. A chromosome-level genome sequence reveals regulation of salt stress response in Mesembryanthemum crystallinum. Physiol Plant 177: e70057 （2025）

My current research focuses on sustainable use of commercially important fish by using stock enhancement and resource management. Black sea bream is representative fish of my research, and I want to pursue studies to clarify all of the mysteries of this fish as my life work.

keywords：fish, black sea bream, stock enhancement, resource management, sustainable use

1. The role of the isolation of the marginal seas during the Pleistocene in the genetic structure of black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii （Bleeker, 1854）in the coastal waters of Japan. PeerJ 9（24）:e11001（2021）
2. Estimating the spawning season of black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, based on temporal variation in egg density. Fish Sci, 86:645-653（2020）
3. Infestation of the parasitic isopod Mothocya parvostis on Juveniles of the black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii as an optional intermediate host in Hiroshima Bay. Zool Sci,1-10（2020）

In order to establish sustainable and healthy ruminant production systems, I am studying by-product feed utilization, mitigation of enteric methane emission from ruminants, and regulation of amino acid metabolism in cattle and sheep by the natural functional compounds in forage.

keywords：forage, digestion, metabolism, protein, amino acid, cow, sheep, milk, meat.

1. Phytol supplementation alters plasma concentrations of formate, amino acids, and lipid metabolites in sheep. Animal 15:100174.（2021）
2. Effects of ensiling treatment for tuber crop forages and grain source on carbohydrate digestion, nitrogen utilization, and urea metabolism in sheep. Anim Feed Sci Technol 243: 140-149.（2018）
3. Effects of nitrogen fertilizer and harvesting stage on photosynthetic pigments and phytol contents of Italian ryegrass silage. Anim Sci J 88: 1513 – 1522.（2017）

Microalgae, or single-cell algae, especially their diversity, environmental adaptation and photosynthetic
mechanisms are investigated both from field studies and laboratory culture experiments. Goal of the study is to apply these knowledge for conserving characteristic ecosystems（e.g. coastal biological production, mangrove ecosystem, coral reef ecosystem, etc）whose basis are microalgae.

keywords：microalgae, aquatic ecosystem, coast, mangrove, coral reef

1. Fecal pellets of giant clams as a route for transporting Symbiodiniaceae to corals/ PLoS ONE/2020
2. Zooxanthellal genetic varieties in giant clams are partially determined by species-intrinsic and growth-related characteristics/ PLoS ONE/ 2017
3. Aplication of a pulse-amplitude-modulation（PAM）fluorometer reveals its usefulness and robustness in the prediction of Karenia mikimotoi blooms: A case study in Sasebo Bay, Nagasaki, Japan/ Harmful Algae/ 2017

Behavioral ecology of reef fishes focusing on survival and reproductive strategies（e.g. foraging and mating tactics, social and mating system, and sex change patterns）by using the method of animal sociology including field observation and demographic survey in nature.

keywords：underwater observation, field survey, function of behaviors, intra-and interspecific relationships, individual-level data, reproductive success

1. Functions of bidirectional sex change and simultaneously hermaphroditic phase gonads in the monogamous goby Lubricogobius exiguus. Ethology 131:94-106 （2025）
2. Predatory foraging tactics correspond with aggressive mimetic fidelity in carnivorous blenniid fishes on coral reefs. J Zool 327:19-27 （2025）
3. The potential for egg-guarding care in females of the damselfish, Dascyllus reticulatus, in the absence of uniparental male care. J Fish Biol 104:979-988 （2023）

My work focuses on the nutrition and metabolism at transition periods for weaning and calving in dairy
cattle, especially the relationship between dietary nutrition and metabolic hormone action.

keywords：gastro-intestinal hormone, dairy cow, dairy calf, nutritional management

1. Nutritional Endocrinology in Dairy Cattle: Roles of the Ghrelin and Glucagon-Like Peptide Axis in Metabolic Adaptation and Developmental Programming. Anim. Sci. J. 97: e70179 （2026）
2. Effects of fat content of high-protein milk replacer on intake and growth performance of Holstein calves in summer and winter. J. Dairy. Sci. 108: 5860-5874 （2025）
3. Effect of medium-chain fatty acid supplementation on feed intake, rumen fermentation, blood profile, and milk production of dairy cows in the transition period. J. Dairy Sci. 108: 4381-4389 （2025)

The aim of our study is to elucidate the mechanism of epidermal cell differentiation in plants, by using epidermal cells from specialized organs, such as root hairs. By focusing on the function of transcription factors, we aim to understand plant morphogenesis and cell differentiation at the molecular level.

keywords：Arabidopsis, root hair, transcription factor

1. Effect of shading on trichome formation and CAPRICE-like gene expression in tea（Camellia sinensis var. sinensis）leaves. Sci. Hortic. 330: 113049（2024）
2. Effect of phosphorus deficiency on the expression and protein localization of ENHANCER OF TRY AND CPC3 gene in Arabidopsis roots. J. Plant Biochem. Biotech. 33: 260-264（2024）
3. Complementation and protein localization analyses of R3 MYBs in an Arabidopsis caprice mutant. Plant Biotech. 40: 99-103（2023）

I am studying fisheries biology in Japan, especially in the Seto Inland Sea, to contribute to sustainable
coastal fisheries. My research interests are mainly in the life history traits of commercially important species, predator-prey interactions, and the response of fishes to climate change.

keywords：aquatic ecology, fisheries, life history, thermal biology, tidal flat

1. Local environmental changes boost predation risk in forage fish: application to the sand lance in the eastern Seto Inland Sea. Mar Environ Res 215: 107827 （2026）
2. A new approach for estimating larval settlement timing of a flatfish based on the shift in lapillus growth direction at settlement. J Sea Res 210: 102687 （2026）
3. Post-release predation of hatchery reared marbled flounder Pseudopleuronectes yokohamae in Hiroshima Bay, Japan. Fish Res 292: 107589 （2025)

Based on genome information, we aim to elucidate the domestication origins, the global propagation processes, and the genetic basis for the diverse phenotypes of Japanese native chickens and other livestock, in order to promote further breeding.

keywords：genome, evolution, breeding

1. Phylogenomics and morphology of extinct paleognaths reveal the origin and evolution of the ratites. Current Biology, 27:68-77（2017）
2. Paleogenomics reveals independent and hybrid origins of two morphologically distinct wolf lineages endemic to Japan. Current Biology 32:2494-2504（2022）
3. Complete mitochondrial genome analysis clarifies the enigmatic origin of Haplogroup D in Japanese native chickens. The Journal of Poultry Science, 59: 316-322（2022）

We study how marine organisms interact with the environment, aiming to understand two main effects:
how organisms influence the environment, like carbon sequestration, and how the environment affects organisms, such as ecosystem responses to rising CO₂ levels.

keywords：carbon sequestration, rising CO₂ level

1. Massive loss and microbial decomposition in reproductive biomass of Zostera marina. Est Coast Shelf Sci 275:107986（2022）
2. Ocean acidification increases phytobenthic carbon fixation and export in a warm-temperate system. Est Coast Shelf Sci 250:107113（2021）
3. Contribution of macroalgae to coastal dissolved organic matter pool. Est Coast Shelf Sci 129:77-85（2013）

We are establishing a circular initiative in agricultural production to generate highly applicable agricultural products. Our focus is on the utilization of agricultural by-products, particularly from rice production, for developing foods, pharmaceuticals, and fertilizers. Additionally, we are applying mutation and crossbreeding methods to create high-yield rice varieties.

keywords：circular agricultural production, biochemistry, natural products, biological activities, plant breeding, genetic engineering

1. Cytotoxic mechanism of momilactones A and B against acute promyelocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma cell lines. Cancers 14:4848（2022）
2. Uniparental Inheritance of Salinity Tolerance and Beneficial Phytochemicals in Rice. Agronomy-Basel 10:1032（2020）
3. Decomposition of allelopathic plants in soil. J Agron Crop Sci 191:162（2005）

I am an aquatic environmental scientist with a broad perspective of wastewater treatment, restoration of coastal seas etc. based on my analytical chemistry background. My specialties and skills include（1）Coastal environment restoration using industrial recycled materials, （2）Development of analytical methods to evaluate aquatic environment.

keywords：aquatic environment, environmental analytical chemistry, environmental remediation, SDGs, wastewater treatment

1. A single-step cultivation approach for lipid production by Nannochloropsis using a carboxymethyl cellulose-bonded anaerobic digestate tablet, J Environ Chem Eng 14: 121349（2026）
2. Sustainable Nutrient Removal System With Johkasou and Bio-Geofilter Hybrids, Water Environ Res 98: 70336 （2026）
3. Identification of sulfur species in coastal marine sediments collected from the Seto Inland Sea, Japan in summer, Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 313:109130 （2025)

Our aim is to develop the reproductive technology in animal production. To achieve this aim, we are focusing on mammalian reproductive biology of both female and male, such as ovary, oocyte, testis and sperm, especially focusing on metabolism, endocrine and immune system.

keywords：animal reproduction, reproductive technology, endocrine, metabolism

1. A simple sperm-sexing method that activates TLR7/8 on X sperm for the efficient production of sexed mouse or cattle embryos. Nature protocols,（2020）
2. Activation of Toll-like receptor 7/8 encoded by the X chromosome alters sperm motility and provides a novel simple technology for sexing sperm. PLoS Biol.,（2019）
3. The acceleration of reproductive aging in Nrg1flox/flox; Cyp19‐Cre female mice. Aging cell, 16, 1288-1299.（2017）

Seaweeds benefit human life by providing food and indirectly by maintaining biodiversity in coastal ecosystems. Focusing on the impacts of climate change on seaweed aquaculture and seaweed forests, I have examined molecular phylogeny and ecophysiology of key species of macroalgae and conducted empirical research relevant for aquaculture.

keywords：coralline algae, edible seaweeds, optimum growth conditions, rhodolith, taxonomy

1. Coralline red algal species diversity at a shallow rhodolith bed in warm-temperate Japan, including two new species of Roseolithon（Hapalidiales, Corallinophycidae）. Phycologia 63: 520–533（2024）
2. Lithophyllum nagaokaense sp. nov.（Corallinales, Corallinophycidae, Rhodophyta）: A new rhodolith‐forming non‐geniculate coralline alga from Japan. Phycological Research 72: 167-179（2024）
3. Effects of seawater temperature and irradiance on the growth of sporelings of Amphiroa cf. zonata and Corallina berteroi（Corallinales, Rhodophyta）in Japan. Phycologia 62: 585-592（2023）

Research on the brain mechanisms of innate behavior such as feeding, drinking, and aggressive behavior in chickens.

keywords：feeding behavior, drinking behavior, aggressive behavior, hypothalamus, chicken

1. Screening of the behavioral tests for monitoring agonistic behavior of layer chicks. J.Poult.Sci. 54:296-302.（2017）
2. Blood testosterone concentration and testosterone-induced aggressive behavior in male layer chicks: Comparison between isolated- and grouped-raising. J.Poult.Sci. 56:290-297.（2019）
3. Effects of testicular and non-testicular testosterone on territorial and isolation-induced aggressive behavior of male layer chicks. J.Poult. Sci. 57:236-240.（2020）

The aim of my study is construction of management system achieving higher animal welfare and productivity by the analysis of social behavior, affinity and agonistic relationships between dairy cows (lactating cows and raising cows) through social network analysis.

keywords：social network analysis, dairy cows, milk production, social behavior

1. Effect of relationships among clinical mastitis incidence, reproductive performance, and culling rate on the lifetime of dairy cows at Hiroshima University Farm./Anim. Sci. J. /2021
2. Changes of photosynthetic pigments and phytol content at different levels of nitrogen fertilizer in Italian ryegrass fresh herbage and hay./ Grassl. Sci./2022
3. A comparison of plasma glucose and oxidative status in lactating dairy cows in summer and autumn/Anim. Sci. J./2016

My research interests are ecological researches on aquatic organisms, especially understanding of life history aimed at the dispersal mechanism of alien species and the conservation of threatened species.

keywords：benthos, fishing bait, freshwater, intertidal flat, polychaete, shrimp

1. Appearance of exotic shrimp Palaemon sinensis (Sollaud, 1911) and other freshwater shrimps before and after the 2018 extreme flood in western Japan. BioInvasions Rec. 13: 183-194 (2024)
2. Host selection and potential predation in host-parasite interaction between the isopod Tachaea chinensis and freshwater species. Int J Parasitol: Parasites Wildl. 21: 59-68 (2023)
3. Population genetics of the non-native frechwater shrimp Palaemon sinensis (Sollaud, 1911) in Japan based on mitochondrial 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Aquat. Invasions. 16: 710-720 (2021)

The aim of my studies is to contribute food（milk）supply and food（milk）safety by elucidating mechanisms of bacterial intramammary infection in dairy animals.

keywords：dairy animals, intramammary infection, zoonosis, diagnosis

1. Seasonal variations in the concentration of antimicrobial components in milk of dairy cows. Anim Sci J. 91（1）.（2020）
2. Outcome prediction from the first examination in clinical mastitis using ultrasonography in dairy cows. Anim Sci J. 91（1）.（2020）
3. Rapid determination of pathogens in mastitic milk of dairy cows using Gram staining. J Vet Med Sci. in press.（2022）

My research group focuses on invertebrates, mainly decapod crustaceans, to understand sexual dimorphic characteristics such as morphology, behavior, physiology, and gene expression based on fieldwork and breeding experiments.

keywords：crustacean, sexual difference, aquaculture

1. Eyestalk transcriptome and methyl farnesoate titers provide insight into the physiological changes in the male snow crab, Chionoecetes opilio, after its terminal molt. Sci Rep 13:7204 (2023)
2. Dual roles of crustacean female sex hormone during juvenile stage in the kuruma prawn Marsupenaeus japonicus. Gen Comp Endocrinol 344:114374 (2023)
3. Impacts of methyl farnesoate and 20-hydroxyecdysone on larval mortality and metamorphosis in the kuruma prawn Marsupenaeus japonicus. Front Endocrinol 11:475 (2020)

My research group aims to develop culture, cryopreservation and transplantation of germ cells including primordial germ cells and spermatogonial stem cells in birds and mammals, and to apply germ cell manipulation technologies from conservation of biological diversity to human infertility treatment.

keywords：germ cells, chicken, mouse, genetic conservation, infertility treatment

1. Transient suppression of transplanted spermatogonial stem cell differentiation restores fertility in mice. Cell Stem Cell 28:1-14.（2021）
2. Efficient system for preservation and regeneration of genetic resources in chicken: concurrent storage of primordial germ cells and live animals from early embryos of a rare indigenous fowl（Gifujidori）. Reprod Fertil Dev 22:1237-1246.（2010）
3. Germline replacement by transfer of primordial germ cells into partially sterilized embryos in the chicken. Biol Reprod 83:130-137.（2010）

Aiming for sustainable plant production, we are conducting researches on the effective utilization of useful resources, dynamics of nutrients in soils, and improvement of their utilization by plants. We analyze productivity and nutrient use efficiency of crops（such as rice）by applying organic matter such as compost.

keywords：plant production, soil, organic matter, nutrient cycling

1. Shoot and root responses to low phosphorus and their genotypic variability in selected cultivars of Japanese core collections of maize and soybean. Soil Sci. Plant Nutr. 70: 100-113 (2024)
2. Phytate degradation by fungi and bacteria inhabiting sawdust and coffee residue composts. Microbes Environ. 28: 71-80 (2013)
3. Isolation and characterization of cellulose-decomposing bacteria inhabiting sawdust and coffee residue composts. Microbes Environ. 27: 226-233 (2012) 

I work on the research about enhancement of mucosal barrier function and improvement of egg production for healthy and secure poultry production of chickens. In particular, I focus on the intestinal environment and the network between intestine and surrounding organs such as liver, brain and reproductive organs.

keywords：avian, mucosal immunity, digestive tract cellular immunity, reproductive organ, egg laying function, probiotics

1. Slight Disruption in Intestinal Environment by Dextran Sodium Sulfate Reduces Egg Yolk Size Through Disfunction of Ovarian Follicle Growth. Front Physiol. 11:607369.（2021）
2. Intestinal inflammation induced by dextran sodium sulphate causes liver inflammation and lipid metabolism disfunction in laying hens. Poult Sci. 99:1663-1677.（2020）
3. Effects of avian infectious bronchitis virus antigen on eggshell formation and immunoreaction in hen oviduct. Theriogenology. 81: 1129-1138.（2014）

The main purpose of my study is to maintain and manage the marine environment for sustainable fishery production. For the purpose, I perform studies about the material circulation system in the coastal seas by computer data analysis, numerical ecosystem model and field observations.

keywords：sustainable fishery production, computer data analysis, numerical ecosystem model

1. Primary Production and Physical Structure of the Seto Inland Sea, Japan / Bull. Coastal Oceanogr.（1997）
2. Analysis of Primary Production in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan, Using a Simple Ecosystem Model/ J. Oceanogr. 54: 123-132.（1998）
3. Optical Properties of Sea Water in Hiroshima Bay, Japan / Oceanography in Japan（1997）

Biological psychology and behavioral neuroscience. Studying animal mind as a biological function. My research involves quantitative observation of behavior and manipulation of underlying neural activities to evaluate emotional states of animals.

keywords：behavior, biological psychology, brain, emotion

1. Recording the ventilation activity of free-swimming zebrafish and its application to novel tank tests. Physiology & Behavior, 244, 113665 （2022）
2. Measurement of emotional states of zebrafish through integrated analysis of motion and respiration using bioelectric signals. Scientific Reports 11:187（2021）
3. Relationship between brain morphology and life history in four bottom-dwelling gobiids. Zoological Science, 37, 168-176（2020）

My main research interest is the early life history of marine invertebrates particularly from the viewpoints of taxonomy, developmental biology, and ecology. Applied aquaculture sciences of crustaceans and echinoderms are also the research topics that we focus on.

keywords：lobster, larvae, jellyfish, hatchery, land-based aquaculture

1. The final phyllosoma, nisto, and first juvenile stages of the slipper lobster Petrarctus brevicornis（Holthuis, 1946）（Decapoda: Achelata: Scyllaridae）. J Crustac Biol 40: 237–246.（2020）
2. Culture of slipper lobster larvae（Decapoda; Achelata; Scyllaridae）fed jellyfish as food. In Lobsters: Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Springer Singapore, Singapore, pp. 519–540.（2019）
3. Amended larval recruitment model for the Japanese spiny lobster Panulirus japonicus from new larval records and population genetic data in Taiwan. J Oceanogr 75: 273–282.（2019）

Research focusing on physiological and endocrine mechanisms and intestinal environment to improve health and productivity of ruminants (dairy and beef cattle).

keywords：ruminants, endocrinology, physiology, hormones, gut-derived peptides, nutrition, intestinal environment

1. Effect of extended colostrum feeding on plasma glucagon-like peptide-1 concentration in newborn calves. J Dairy Sci: 4619-4627 (2019)
2. Effect of kraft pulp inclusion in calf starter on performance, health, and plasma concentration of glucagon-like peptide 2 in calves. J Dairy Sci 4443-4453 (2023)
3. Development of a novel feeding method for Japanese black calves with thermophile probiotics at postweaning. J Appl Microbiol 3870-3882 (2022)

I aim to uncover the genetic mechanisms of complex traits using genome big data, grounded in evolutionary biology and statistical genetics. My work also includes viral genome-based epidemiological research and genomic breeding studies in livestock.

keywords：evolutionary biology, statistical genetics, virology

1. SGV-caller: SARS-CoV-2 genome variation caller. Heliyon 11（4）:e42613（2025）
2. The SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant exhibits enhanced infectivity and immune resistance. Cell reports 38（2）110218（2022）
3. Genomic adaptation to polyphagy and insecticides in a major East Asian noctuid pest. Nature ecology & evolution 1（11）, 1747-1756 （2017）

My research seascape ranges from the Seto Inland Sea in Japan to the ice-covered waters of Antarctica,
focusing on when, where, and how coastal marine fishes spawn and enhance the individual, population, or species success through their characteristic reproductive strategies.

keywords：biotelemetry, environmental DNA, gonadal observation, molecular phylogenetics, otolith, pelagic eggs

1. Oyster farms are the main spawning grounds of the black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii in Hiroshima Bay, Japan / PeerJ / e11475 （2021）
2. Spawning time of black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii, related to underwater photoperiodism in oyster farms. J Fish Biol 101: 1142-1149（2022）
3. Estimating the spawning season of black sea bream Acanthopagrus schlegelii in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, from temporal variation in egg density / Fish. Sci. / 645-653（2020）

My research aims for the improvement of animal welfare, especially the welfare of free-roaming cats, from the view point of the symbiotic relationships between humans and animals.

keywords：animal Welfare, human-animal relationships, free-roaming cats

1. Health status of 'community cats' living in the tourist area of the old town in Onomichi City, Japan. J Appl Anim Welf Sci 25: 338-354.（2022）
2. The effect of communal litter box provision on the defecation behavior of free-roaming cats in old-town Onomichi, Japan. Appl Anim Behav Sci 224: 104938.（2020）
3. Three-year route census study on welfare status of free-roaming cats in old-town Onomichi, Japan. J Appl Anim Welf Sci 21: 203-210.（2018）

My research focuses on the molecular physiological mechanisms underlying saline-alkaline stress tolerance in rice, from the perspective of plant nutrition. In particular, I am interested in how rice acquires potassium from the rhizosphere under such stress conditions.

keywords：saline stress, saline-alkaline stress, rice, potassium acquisition mechanisms

1. High pH promotes the buildup of Na+ in rice seedlings’ young leaves in saline conditions. J. Soil Sci. Plant Nutr, 25: 7232-7245 （2025）
2. Potassium transporter OsHAK17 may contribute to saline-alkaline tolerant mechanisms in rice （Oryza sativa）. J. Plant Res 137: 505-520  （2024）
3. Different rhizospheric pH conditions affect nutrient accumulations in rice under salinity stress, Plants 10: 1295 （2021）

My research focuses on the contamination of agricultural soils and marine sediments by toxic elements and microplastics. In our current projects, we investigate the biodegradation of plastics in Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems （BCEs）, specifically within mangrove forests and coral reefs across Asian countries.

keywords：marine ecosystem, marine microorganism, polymer-degrading microorganisms, marine sediment, agricultural soil, environmental contamination, toxic elements

1. Effect of soft segment chemistry on marine-biodegradation of segmented polyurethane elastomers. Polymer Degradation and Stability 223: 111149 （2025）
2. An integrated multi-method assessment of toxic element contamination and associated ecological and health risks in heavily contaminated Paddy Soils of Bangladesh. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 33: 3728–3745 （2026）
3. Dual-route synthesis of bio-composites for rapid, high-efficiency arsenic and lead removal from water: Comparing pyrolysis and hydrothermal approaches. Bioresource Technology Reports 34: 102667 （2026）

My research focuses on the mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity and adaptation in marine organisms, particularly fishes, facing environmental change. By combining behavioural, physiological, and molecular approaches, I investigate how these responses enhance resilience to anthropogenic stressors. I also have expertise in conservation ecology, including fish assemblage assessments and spatial conservation planning for marine biodiversity conservation and management.

keywords：Phenotypic plasticity, Fish ecology and behaviour, Climate change, Fish assemblages, Conservation ecology

1. Nest guarding behaviour of a temperate wrasse differs between sites off Mediterranean CO2 seeps .Science of the Total Environment  149376,799 (2021)
2. Limited behavioural effects of ocean acidification on a Mediterranean anemone goby (Gobius incognitus) chronically exposed to elevated CO2 levels. Marine Environmental Research, 105758, 181 (2022)
3. Plastic adjustments of biparental care behavior across embryonic development under elevated temperature in a marine ectotherm. Ecology and Evolution 11155-11167, 11 (16). (2021) 

Trichomes are structures involved in plant defense. In particular, trichome formation contributing to green tea （Camellia sinensis） quality is analyzed from both environmental and molecular perspectives.

keywords：tea plants, Camellia sinensis, CsCPC, epidermal cell, trichome

1. Functional analysis of CAPRICE S1 motif residues via alanine scanning in Arabidopsis. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 90: 764-772 （2026）
2. Effect of shading on trichome formation and CAPRICE-like gene expression in tea （Camellia sinensis var. sinensis） leaves. Sci. Hortic. 330: 113049 （2024）
3. Identification of six CPC-like genes and their differential expression in leaves of tea plant, Camellia sinensis. J. Plant Physiol. 263: 153465 （2021)

I have found that bacterial components or lipopolysaccharide or LPS can be translocated between organs and cause inflammation in the mammary gland. Therefore, my study investigates the relationship between mastitis and other diseases associated with LPS translocation in dairy animals.

keywords：mastitis, immunity, lipopolysaccharide, LPS, inflammation, ruminant, mammary gland

1. Mammary leukocytes function of endotoxin tolerant goat induced by intrauterine infusion of lipopolysaccharide. Innate Immun 31: 1-12 （2025）
2. Effect of intramammary lipopolysaccharide challenge after repeated intrauterine infusion of lipopolysaccharide on the inflammation status of goat mammary glands. Theriogenology 212: 104-110（2023）
3. Effect of repeated intrauterine infusion of lipopolysaccharides on mastitis in goats. Theriogenology 193: 87-92（2022）

Crustose calcifying red algae （CCRA） are crucial components of many marine ecosystems. My research focuses on the diversity, ecology, and biogeography of this ecologically-important group of algae. Additionally, I also generate detailed 3D reconstructions of their habitats to determine how they interact with the communities around them.

keywords：crustose calcifying red algae, structure-from-motion, biodiversity, marine ecology, taxonomy

1. Small tropical islands as hotspots of crustose calcifying red algal diversity and endemism. Front Mar Sci 9: 1-13 （2022）
2. Structural complexity of coral reefs in Guam, Mariana Islands. Remote Sens 15: 1-15 （2023）
3. First record of the red alga Incendia （Peyssonneliales） for Micronesia, including the description of eight new species. ALGAE 41: 37-63 （2026）