Program Overview

Program Overview

The Forest Science program at Kyoto University is a comprehensive graduate program that covers various aspects of forest science, including forest ecology, forest biology, and forest engineering.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several research areas, including:

• Forest Ecology
• Forest Biology
• Forest Engineering
• Wood Science
• Forest Products

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in the following areas:

• Forest Utilization
• Forest Biology
• Tropical Forest Environment
• Forest Ecology
• Forest and Human Relations
• Environmental Design
• Mountain Conservation
• Forest Hydrology
• Biomaterials Design
• Wood Processing
• Biofiber Science
• Biomaterials Chemistry
• Composite Materials Chemistry
• Tree Cell Biology
• Forest Biochemistry

Faculty Messages

The program faculty includes renowned researchers in their fields, who provide guidance and mentorship to students. Some of the faculty members and their research interests include:

• Professor K. Kitajima, Tropical Forest Environment
• Professor T. Takano, Biomaterials Chemistry
• Professor K. Nakamura, Biomaterials Design

News and Announcements

The program regularly publishes news and announcements on its website, including press releases and event notifications. Some recent announcements include:

• Press Release: Health Risks from Forest and Peatland Fires
• Announcement: Kyoto University Forest Science Public Lecture
• Press Release: Gas Exchange between Forests and the Atmosphere

Facilities and Resources

The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including those managed by the university's Field Science Education and Research Center and the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience.

Location

The program is located at Kyoto University's Yoshida Campus, in the northern part of the campus.

Copyright

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