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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of July 28, 2025.
- NAKAYENGA JOYCE JUSTINE
- Assistant Professor (Collaborative Research Lab)
| Affiliation | Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering |
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| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Academic Degrees |
Hiroshima University Hiroshima University |
| Research Fields | |
| Research Keywords | Carbon capture and storage, carbonic anhydrase, MICP, EICP, steel slag, cement, stone powder, clay, ground improvement |
| Comments | My research aims to advance sustainable societal development through innovative engineering solutions. I focus on carbon capture and storage and sustainable ground improvement, using microbial techniques and industrial byproducts to enhance soil properties. I am passionate about developing disaster-resilient infrastructure that addresses both environmental and geotechnical challenges. My work delivers both immediate impact and long-term value, and actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action). |
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| Past media appearances | |
| Topic |
Architecture Disaster Prevention/Mitigation |
| SDGs |
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My research promotes carbon neutrality by capturing CO₂ through microbial processes, enhancing soil with bacteria-induced mineralization, and replacing cement with steel slag and stone powder. These activities reduce emissions and support sustainable, resilient infrastructure. |
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