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Hydrology and Meteorology Laboratory
Associate Professor / KUMAKURA Toshiro
Professor / OHTA Tomoko
Assistant Professor / Hongxuan Yang Technical Staff / NAKAMURA Takeshi
Assistant Professor / Hongxuan Yang Technical Staff / NAKAMURA Takeshi
- Environmental dynamics analysis
- Snow and rain disaster prevention
- River disaster prevention
Associate Professor / KUMAKURA Toshiro
Associate Professor Kumakura’s primary research fields are meteorology and cryospheric science. He places great importance on students thinking for themselves and offers well-targeted guidance to students who are highly motivated in their learning.
Research Content
In our laboratory, we study various processes in the Earth’s water cycle, including precipitation, rivers, ocean currents, and evapotranspiration. We examine these phenomena from the perspectives of hydrology and meteorology, aiming to contribute to society through disaster prevention and mitigation by conducting experiments, observations, and data analyses.
In meteorology, we actively study snowfall by taking advantage of Niigata’s climate, using a weather radar and observational instruments installed on the university rooftop. In other fields, we investigate river flooding, rip currents, and evapotranspiration using numerical simulations.
In meteorology, we actively study snowfall by taking advantage of Niigata’s climate, using a weather radar and observational instruments installed on the university rooftop. In other fields, we investigate river flooding, rip currents, and evapotranspiration using numerical simulations.
Scene from an indoor snowfall experiment
A Day in the Lab
In our laboratory, much of our research involves computer-based data analysis, so students often work at their computers. There is no fixed core time, and students create their own schedules and work at times they prefer. We hold a weekly seminar to review research progress and receive advice from the professor. Depending on the topic, we may collaborate with nearby research institutes and visit experimental facilities. Students also have opportunities to attend academic conferences and develop presentation skills, while maintaining a friendly atmosphere through occasional social gatherings.
Scene from our research work
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Error characteristics of short-term precipitation forecasts and their application to landslide risk assessment
- (M)Study on recession characteristics and estimation of soil evapotranspiration using low-flow runoff analysis
- (B)Study on improving a precipitation estimation method using an optical reflective rain gauge
The number of
PhD Graduates
14
Major employers of Graduates
- Kensetsu gijutsu kenkyujo
- Nihon kouei
- Nihon kishou kyoukai
- NEXCO higashi nihon
- NEXCO nishi nihon
- JFE civil
- Yachiyo engineering
- Shimizu kensetsu
- Tokyo denryoku
- Nittetsu P&E
