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Name YOKOTA Shigehiro
Official Title Professor
Affiliation Department of Restoration Ecology and Built Environment,Faculty of Environmental Studies
E-mail yokotas@tcu.ac.jp
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  1. http://www.risys.gl.tcu.ac.jp/Main.php?action=profile&type=detail&tchCd=7000179
  2. https://researchmap.jp/ShigehiroYokota/?lang=english
  3. http://ueplab-tcu.net/
Profile My speciality is urban ecological planning, in which urban ecology and ecological planning are integrated. In particular, I am conducting research on the planning, evaluation, and management of green infrastructure that balances the water cycle and the ecosystem, targeting watersheds and catchment areas. By integrating GIS and remote sensing, we analyze water flow, topography, and the structure and function of ecosystems.We also analyze the function and structure of green spaces in collaboration with the government and local residents for optimal green space layout and ecosystem management. Recently, we are also focusing on collaboration with companies and citizens for the maintenance of green infrastructure and the practice of citizen science.
Research Field(Keyword & Summary)
  1. (1) Green infrastructure planning

    We analyze and visualize the multifaceted environmental functions of urban green spaces such as urban roadside trees, parks, and private green spaces. In particular, we will analyze the difference in water infiltration and the effect of soil structure according to the arrangement and structure of green spaces, and clarify the conditions of green infrastructure that contribute to the water cycle and ecosystem.

  2. (2) Urban ecological network

    We are developing technologies to quantitatively evaluate and visualize urban ecosystem networks. We will compare the effects of greening on the ecosystem by simulation, and clarify the conditions for more effective ecosystem network formation and the conditions for conservation management.

  3. (3) Landscape management

    We will evaluate land use and landscape to achieve both ecosystem and disaster prevention in the basin. Recently, we have been focusing on research and analysis on green space management in catchment areas in order to achieve both urban flood mitigation and urban ecosystem networks.
Representative Papers
  1. (1) Miura, N., Koyanagi,T.F., Yamada, S., Yokota, S. : Classification of grass and forb species on riverdike using UAV LiDAR based structural indices. International Journal of Automation Technology, 15, 2021, pp.268-273.
  2. (2) Yokota, S., Aihara,Y., Thaitakoo, D. : Land Use Transition and Possibility of Climate Change Adaptation by Rice Farmers around the Industrial Estate in Bangkok’s Urban Fringe. Urban and Regional Planning Review, Vol.7, No.1, 2020,pp.22-42.
  3. (3) Iwachido, Y., Uchida, K., Ushimaru, A., Yokota, S., Sasaki, T.: Nature-oriented park use of satoyama ecosystems can enhance biodiversity conservation in urbanized landscapes. Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Vol. 16, No.2, 2020, pp.163-172.
  4. (4) Miura, N., Koyanagi, T.F., Yokota, S. and Yamada, S. : Can UAV Lidar derive vertical structure of herbaceous vegetation on riverdike?. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume IV-2/W5, 2019, pp.127-132.
  5. (5) Hara, Y.，Yamaji, K.，Yokota,S.，Thaitakoo,D. and Sampei, Y.：Dynamic wetland mosaic environments and Asian openbill habitat creation in peri-urban Bangkok. Urban Ecosystems, 2018, pp.1-18.
  6. (6) Murakami A.，Zain A. M.，Takeuchi K.，Tsunekawa A.，Yokota S.： Trends in urbanization and patterns of land use in the Asian mega-cities Jakarta, Bangkok, and Metro Manila．Landscape and Urban Planning, vol.70, 2005, pp.251-259.
  7. (7) Yokohari, M.，Takeuchi, K.，Watanabe, T.，Yokota, S.：Beyond greenbelts and zoning: a new planning concept for the environment of Asian mega-cities. Landscape and Urban Planning, vol.47, 2000, pp.159-171.
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research Support: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) https://nrid.nii.ac.jp/en/nrid/1000000416827/
Recruitment of research assistant(s) No
Affiliated academic society (Membership type) (1) The City Planning Institute of Japan
(2) Japan Institute of Landscape Architecture
(3) Architectural Institute of Japan
(4) Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Education Field (Undergraduate level) Ecological Planning, Enviornmental Assessment, CAD
Education Field (Graduate level) Regional Planning Theory

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