HANASAKI Naota

Dr. Naota Hanasaki is a leading researcher in the field of global water resources and climate change. He is a Professor at the University of Tokyo and has made significant contributions to the development of global hydrological models, such as the H08 model, which is used to simulate water cycles and human impacts on water resources. His work focuses on understanding the interactions between water, climate, and human activities, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of climate change on water availability and food security. Dr. Hanasaki has also been involved in various international projects, including the Global Water System Project (GWSP), and has contributed to policy discussions on sustainable water management. His research has been widely published in top-tier scientific journals, and he is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach to addressing global water challenges.

Naota Hanasaki's research focuses on hydrology and water resources, with an emphasis on understanding the impacts of climate change and human interventions on global water systems. His work explores water scarcity, drought severity, and the role of dams in mitigating flood exposure. Hanasaki has contributed to assessments of global virtual water trade networks and the development of integrated models for evaluating water resources. His studies also address the intergenerational inequities in exposure to climate extremes and the future socio-ecosystem productivity under compound drought–heatwave events. Through multimodel analyses, he investigates the uncertainties in irrigation water demand and the implications of climate change on available water resources.