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All data is as of January 19, 2026.

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IWAMOTO YOKO
Associate Professor
Affiliation Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life
Discipline Life and Environmental Sciences/Basic Biology
Academic Degrees The University of Tokyo　
The University of Tokyo　Ph.D
Research Fields Mathematical and physical sciences; Earth and planetary science; Geochemistry / Cosmochemistry
Environmental science; Environmental analyses and evaluation; Environmental dynamic analysis
Research Keywords Atmospheric aerosol / Cloud condensation nuclei / Biogeochemical cycles between atmosphere and ocean
Comments I am working on physical measurement and chemical analysis of particulate matter in the atmosphere and oceans, elucidation of biogeochemical cycles between the atmosphere and the oceans through the particulate matter, and elucidation of the interaction between atmospheric aerosol, cloud, and precipitation.
Profiles of Faculty
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Past media appearances Kosa (Asian Dust) Supplies 30% Iron of the Ocean: The Chugoku Shimbun Chugoku Shimbun 20231003～20231003
Dust NHK Educational TV VILLAIN 20230520～20230520
In G7 host Hiroshima, a climate disaster in all but name The Japan Times, Ltd. The Japan Times 20230507～20230507
Hiroshima University Students Visit the Region and Discuss Issues The Chugoku Shimbun Chugoku Shimbun 20230222～20230222
Topic Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics/Physical Property
Weather and the Ocean
SDGs 7 Affordable and clean energy 11 Sustainable cities and communities 12 Responsible consumption, production 13 Climate action 14 Life below water 15 Life on land 17 Partnerships for the goals
Carbon-Neutral Researcher Analysis of underwater light environment influencing Blue Carbon fixing in Seto Inland Sea (Analysis of transparency and CTD data obtained during the Toyosho-maru training cruises over the past 30 years)
Educational Programs [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Integrated Arts and Sciences : Department of Integrated Global Studies : Integrated Global Studies
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences
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E-mail: koho[at]office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Change [at] into @)
1-3-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan 739-8511

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