Environmental Chemistry Lab, Department of Applied Chemistry,
Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
Led by Tomoaki OKUDA, Ph.D.
The goal of our laboratory is to improve the health of people all over the world by advancing the latest research regarding the effects of ambient air and other environmental media on human health.
NEWS
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PUBLICATION
2025/11/27
Publication #127 has been published! This is the research by Mr. Chen (D3), investigating the pollutant polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycles (PASHs) in Japan and China!
【Research Introduction】Toxicity Assessment of Particulate Matter -
PUBLICATION
2025/11/14
Publication#128 has been published! This is the second research finding by Mr. Kuruma (D3). It's a new analytical method for microplastics in the environment!
【Research Introduction】Toxicity Assessment of Particulate Matter -
INFORMATION
2025/11/1
【Lab Introduction】Lab introductions are now available on Okuda Lab YouTube Channel from #01 to #46! #46 features research linking “food” and air pollution. Be sure to take a look!
【Research Introduction】Toxicity Assessment of Particulate Matter -
AWARD
2025/9/24
Professor Tomoaki Okuda received the "Academic Award of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment" for his "Experimental Research and Contribution to Society Regarding Atmospheric Environment and Human Health"! The very “Mission” of our laboratory is the reason for this award!
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PUBLICATION
2025/9/13
Publication #126 has been published! This research achievement is by Kuruma-san, D3 in our lab. It presents a groundbreaking method for measuring the particle size distribution in exposure suspensions!
【Research Introduction】Toxicity Assessment of Particulate Matter -
INFORMATION
2025/9/12
【Research Introduction】The introduction to research on the charging state of aerosol particles has been updated with the latest findings! Research led by Dr. Mori, Assistant Professor, is advancing rapidly!
【Research Introduction】Particle Charging State -
INFORMATION
2025/8/6
Our laboratory and Professor Okuda's research introduction, “Polishing Specialty to Tackle Environmental Issues Together” has been featured on Keio University's Faculty of Science and Technology official website “The Encouragement of Learning” !
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INFORMATION
2025/5/2
【Laboratory Introduction 】Our laboratory introductions are now available on Okuda Lab YouTube Channel from #01 to #45! The #45 is a joint research with Uzbekistan! Please check out our activities in Uzbekistan!
【Research Introduction】Worldwide Application of Our Environmental Research -
INFORMATION
2025/4/11
The long interview with Prof. Okuda has been posted on the Shin-Kawasaki Town Campus website. Please read his passionate thoughts on the social implementation of research results!
【Research Introduction】Super Practical Human and Environmental Research enforcing Application and Social Implementation -
AWARD
2025/4/3
Professor Okuda received the “Best Lecture Award 2024” at the Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty Meeting (Course name: “Environmental Chemistry”)! This is the third time he has received this award following 2015 and 2023!
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AWARD
2025/3/14
M2 Momo Terasaka received “Student Presentation Award” at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the Atmospheric and Electrical Society of Japan!
【Research Introduction】Particle Charging State -
PUBLICATION
2024/12/6
The results of joint research with NSW have been published in a paper! Aiming to reduce food loss through Environment x IT x Agriculture!
【YouTube】Measurement of Spatial Distribution of ClO2 Concentration in a Large-Scale Warehouse Using a Drone (Research Introduction by Miura)
【YouTube】Development of Long-time Low-concentration Chlorine Dioxide Gas Generation Method by Ultrasonic Spraying (Research Introduction by Minagawa) -
AWARD
2024/11/7
M2 Shoya Manabe won the "Best Poster Presenter Award 1st Place" at the 13th Asian Aerosol Conference held in Malaysia! This is the first time for our laboratory to have a student win an award at an international conference!
【YouTube】Measurement and Origin Estimation of Endotoxin, an Inflammation-Inducing Biogenic Component (Research Introduction by Manabe) -
INFORMATION
2022/3/1
【Faculty Official Video】
・Lab Introduction Video
・Mock Lecture "Environmental Chemistry at Keio University"
・Keio Elsevier Pure Profile
