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 Prof. Masaji Watanabe Okayama University, Japan |
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| Biography: Research Activity: Masaji Watanabe works in research areas of applied mathematics, and he focuses on practical application of mathematical techniques such as mathematical modeling, inverse analysis, and numerical simulation. His research fields include analysis of underwater topography. He has been working on measurement and analysis for joint studies concerning the subject. This study aims at establishment of hardware and software system for construction and update of underwater topography. As the climate change progresses, heavy rain events may increase in scale and frequency. On the other hand, underwater topography is subject to change due to sedimentation and erosion. It is indispensable to prepare updated information concerning water areas such as rivers, lakes, and coastal water areas for prevention of disastrous flood events. This study demonstrates a practical application of mathematical techniques to a real-world problem, and it is expected to contribute to prevention of disaster due to heavy rain. | |
