Basic information
Isao Nishiumi
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Department
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Department of Zoology, Division of Vertebrates
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Degree
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Ph.D.
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E-mail
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Research Field
Ornithology, Molecular Ecology, Phylogeography
Research Contents
Geographical variations of birds in morphology and DNA are engaged. Populations of passerine birds from Japan and ajacent areas are especially targeted in order to know the origin of Japanese bird populations.
Working experience
| 2009-present | Senior Curator of Birds, Department of Zoology |
| 2018-Present: | Guest Professor, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University |
| 2010-2018 | Guest Associate Professor, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University |
| 1996-2008 |
Curator of Birds, Department of Zoology |
Activities in academic conferences
A member of Steering Committee, All Bird Barcoding Initiative, Barcode of Life
A council member, Ornithological Society of Japan
Comments
DNA barcode of birds in Japan and South-east Asia is conducted, whose purpose is not only species identification but also geographical variation.