Department of International Food and Agricultural Science
Exploring the possibilities of food and agricultural resources and creating new value
In the Department of International Food and Agricultural Science, we aim to solve various local and international problems related to food and agriculture with approaches from academic fields covering natural science and social science. We conduct research and education on agronomy, food science, agricultural economics and management, rural sociology and cultural studies, and educational studies, etc., which are necessary to develop trans-disciplinary approach for the field of international food and agricultural science. Under the educational environment that helps students to acquire scientific analysis ability and logical development ability, we foster international talents with high research ability and leadership to contribute in creating new value of food and agricultural resources.
Graduate School Advisory Faculty
Take a look at who you may be able to work with as part of the department.
HARA Juri, Professor
Personal network of rural women
Social capital in rural areas
FURUSHO Tadasu, Professor
Study in the functional foods
Study in the metabolism of Vitamin A
MIYAURA Rie, Professor
Agroecorogical research for sustainable agricultural development
YAMAUCHI Jun, Professor
Basic research to evaluate physiological function of food components
OKUBO Kenji, Professor
Economic evaluation and sustainable management of local resources
SHINOHARA Takashi, Professor
Effects of environmental conditions on quality of seeds and fruits in horticultural crops