​Masataka Nakayama

I am studying how nitrogen cycles in the forest soil.

My main focuses are plant root exudation, microbial community dynamics, and the relationships between plant fine roots and microbial communities in forest soil. I am especially interested in the root exudates of canopy trees, the real driver of the nitrogen cycle, and the relationships between environmental factors and these things.

Education
2019-2022　Ph.D Agriculture, Kyoto University (Supervisor: Dr. Ryunosuke Tateno)
2017-2019　M.S. Agriculture, Kyoto University (Supervisor: Dr. Ryunosuke Tateno)
2012-2017　B.S. Agriculture, Kyoto University (Supervisor: Dr. Ryunosuke Tateno)

Employment 
2020.4-2022.3
 Research Fellowship for Young Scientist (for Doctor Course Student, DC2)- JSPS
2022.4-2024.3
Post-doc at Japan Atomic Energy Agency
2024.4-present
Assistant Professor at Tottori Univ.

Award
2019.3 Excellent Poster Presentation Award for Students
2021.3 Japanese Forest Society Student Award
2021.3 Excellent Poster Presentation Award for Students