Prof. SASAKI Jun
Coastal Environment Engineering
Toward a better management of lakes, reservoirs, estuarine and coastal waters as well as coastal zone, we have been involved in a variety of estuarine and coastal environmental studies, including 1) prediction, prevention and reduction of tsunami, storm surge and flood disasters, 2) identification of mechanisms and restoration of water and sediment pollution, and 3) sustainable development in coastal areas of developing countries balanced against disaster prevention and environmental conservation. Our studies are mainly based on numerical modeling and application, field observation, questionnaire survey and GIS based knowledge integration. Through collaborative works with research institutes, governments and private sectors in the world, we hope that our research outcomes will contribute to resolving practical problems and scientific findings.
Prof. SATOH Hiroyasu
Sewage Treatment Technologies and Its Related Microbial Ecology
We are studying on sewerage and wastewater treatment. What we are the most interested in is the microbiological ecosystem in wastewater treatment plants. Microorganisms contribute a lot to remove pollutants in wastewater. Thus, having deeper knowledge on them will contribute to the improvement of wastewater treatment technologies. The work is also scientifically interesting. Major part of their world and lives are hidden to us. Who are they? What are their roles? Why they can/cannot be their? Our study on sewage and microorganisms will also give you a new point of view on human society.