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All data is as of December 08, 2025.

NAKAYENGA JOYCE JUSTINE: Assistant Professor (Collaborative Research Lab)

Affiliation	Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
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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Topic	Architecture Disaster Prevention/Mitigation
SDGs
	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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