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GOTOU HIDEAKI
Professor
Affiliation Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Geography
Academic Degrees Hiroshima University　Ph.D.
Hiroshima University　Master of Literature
Research Fields Complex systems; Geography; Geography
Research Keywords active fault / Geomorphology / Geographical Information System / Digital elevation model / Median Tectonic Line
Comments I mainly study tectonic geomorphology to examine crustal movements related to the displacements of active faults. Research methods adopt fieldwork and remote sensing analysis, including interpreting stereo images using aerial photographs and digital elevation models (DEM) and fieldwork. I am studying the topographical development of active faults along the coastal area covering onshore and seafloor topography. I also consider geographic issues related to topography, such as natural disasters and regional development, using the Geographic Information System (GIS).
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Topic Disaster Prevention/Mitigation
Earth Science
SDGs 4 Quality education 9 Industry, innovation, infrastructure 11 Sustainable cities and communities 14 Life below water 15 Life on land
Educational Programs [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Letters : Humane Studies : Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage
[Bachelor Degree Program] School of Letters : Humane Studies : Humanities in English Program
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences : Division of Humanities and Social Sciences : Humanities Program
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences : Division of Humanities and Social Sciences : Humanities Program
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