TOSHIROU HATA

Last Updated :2026/04/03

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Professor
E-mail
thatahiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
My research topic focuses on laboratory and model experiments to solve geotechnical problems.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2006/04, 2013/03, Nagano National College of Technology, Associate Professor

Academic Degrees

  • Gifu University

Research Fields

  • Engineering;Civil engineering;Geotechnical engineering

Research Keywords

  • Ground improvement, Geo-material

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Year, Agile workshop short term training
  2. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 1Term, Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
  3. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Field Work at Construction Sites
  4. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Experiments in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  5. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Geotechnical and Architectural Foundation Engineering
  6. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
  7. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Geotechnical Engineering
  8. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Year, Graduation Thesis
  9. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 1Term, Special Exercises on Civil and Environmental Engineering A
  10. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Special Exercises on Civil and Environmental Engineering A
  11. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 3Term, Special Exercises on Civil and Environmental Engineering B
  12. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Special Exercises on Civil and Environmental Engineering B
  13. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Special Study on Civil and Environmental Engineering
  14. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 1Term, Geotechnical Engineering
  15. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Year, Special Study on Civil and Environmental Engineering

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Enhanced microstructural analysis of black cotton soil stabilized through rice husk ash integration, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 65(6), 202512
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  2. Effects of high pressure on microbiologically induced calcium carbonate precipitation of methane hydrate-bearing sand layers, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 65(4), 202508
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  3. Microstructural Characterization of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Coconut Husk Ash: A Multi-Technique Investigation into Mineralogy, Pore Architecture, and Surface Interactions, MINERALS, 15(5), 20250514
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  4. Influence of diatom-amorphous silica on strength and durability of steel slag and cement-treated clays, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 65(3), 202506
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  5. Casein as a foaming agent in cement-treated soil for lightweight embankments, ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS, 12(4), 303-315, 20250501
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  6. Use of lignocellulose-degrading enzyme bio-cemented soils in the construction industry, ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS, 12(4), 353-369, 20250501
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  7. Sustainable stabilization of sandy soils using steel slag and biopolymer cellulose, CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 22, 202507
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  8. A State-of-the-Art Review on Suitability of Rice Husk Ash as a Sustainable Additive for Geotechnical Applications, INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL, 54(3), 910-944, 202406
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  9. Measurement of odor intensity in the ground of natural slopes with a history of landslide disasters, NATURAL HAZARDS, 120(15), 13975-13994, 202412
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  10. Effect of granite powder on the strength, durability and sustainability of soil treated using steel slag or cement, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 451, 20241115
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  11. Microbial nitrogen bubble formation in porous media, HELIYON, 10(12), 20240630
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  12. A state-of-the-art review on suitability of rice husk ash as a sustainable additive for geotechnical applications, Indian Geotechnical Journal, 20240304
  13. Experimental study on mixture of clay and converter steel-making slag under seawater exposure, Ground Engineering, 41(1), 79-84, 2023
  14. Strength Increasing Tendency and Self-Healing Properties of Steel Slag Modified Clay with PVA, Ground Engineering, 41(1), 85-90, 2023
  15. Application of casein-combined enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation to mitigate shallow failure in cut slope, BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 82(12), 202312
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  16. Effect of limestone and granite stone powder on properties of cement-treated clay composites and their socioeconomic and environmental impacts, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 393, 20230822
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  17. Deep learning based approach for automated characterization of large marine microplastic particles, MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 183, 202301
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  18. Evaluation of Long-term Durability of the Mixture of Clay and Converter Steel-making Slug in the Seawater Condition, 40(1), 57-64, 2022
  19. Strength characterization of cohesionless soil treated with cement and polyvinyl alcohol, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 62(6), 202212
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  20. ★, Strength characterization of cohesionless soil treated with cement and polyvinyl alcohol, Soils and Foundations, 62(6), 202212
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  21. ★, Casein-assisted enhancement of the compressive strength of biocemented sand, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 20220726
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  22. Study on the Effect of Amorphous Silica from Waste Granite Powder on the Strength Development of Cement-Treated Clay for Soft Ground Improvement, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(7), 202204
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  23. Influence of stone powder content and particle size on the strength of cement-treated clay, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 305, 20211025
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  24. Proposal for an initial screening method for identifying microplastics in marine sediments, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 11(1), 20211019
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  25. Mitigating deterioration of cement-treated clay by microbe-based calcite precipitation, Environmental Geotechnics, 20210107
  26. Effects of urease-producing bacteria on permeability and strength control for sands, GEOTECHNIQUE LETTERS, 11(2), 202106
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  27. Spatiotemporal variations of surface water microplastics near Kyushu, Japan: A quali-quantitative analysis, MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 169, 202108
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  28. Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation applicability with the methane hydrate-bearing layer microbe, JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 81, 202009
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  29. Mitigating deterioration of cement-treated clay by microbe-based calcite precipitation, ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS, 10(6), 390-399, 20201024
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  30. APPLICABILITY OF DETERIORATION MITIGATION METHOD USING MICP FOR CEMENT-TREATED CLAY, 202004
  31. Bio-mediated soil improvement: The way forward, SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT, 36(2), 185-188, 2020
  32. Characterisation of CaCO3 phases during strain-specific ureolytic precipitation, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10(1), 20200623
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  33. 2-06　Study on methane gas recovery support method applying MICP, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy, 29(0), 24-25, 2020
  34. The Contributions for the Fields of Ocean and Educating Engineering by Oceanographic Observations at Training Ships, NAVIGATION, 212(0), 18-23, 2020
  35. APPLICABLE EVALUATION TO AN OUTER LAYER SOLIDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUNCTIONAL GRANULATION THING WHICH ADDED A CRYSTAL EDUCTION FUNCTION, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B3 (Ocean Engineering), 75(2), I_995-I_1000, 2019
  36. In situ characteristics of bottom sediment in Ichkeul Lake, Tunisia, EURO-MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION, 4(1), 2019
  37. Development of an eco-friendly bio-based granular geomaterial for the environmental restoration of Ichkeul Lake, Tunisia, EURO-MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION, 4(1), 2019
  38. EVALUATION OF APPLICABILITY OF BOTTOM MUD CURLING SUPPRESSION TECHNOLOGY BY ENZYME CATALYTIC METHOD FOR SEAFLOOR SEDIMENT, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B3 (Ocean Engineering), 74(2), I_270-I_275, 2018
  39. Deep Sea Bottom Methane Hydrate Investigations Aboard Fisheries Training Ship, The Journal of Japan Institute of Navigation, 139(0), 70-79, 2018
  40. Experimental study on enhancement of soil strength based on microbial functions isolated from methane hydrate-bearing layer in Japan Sea, Japanese Geotechnical Journal, 12(1), 151-160, 2017
  41. Evaluation of the Enzyme-Based Ground Improvement Technique for Peat, Journal of the Society of Materials Science, Japan, 65(1), 80-83, 2016
  42. Experimental study on the improvement of liquefaction strength based on the various types of urease production bacterium, Japanese Geotechnical Journal, 11(1), 1-9, 2016
  43. A STUDY OF REDUCING FOR CEMENT TREATED SOIL'S DETERIORATION BY MICROBIAL FUNCTION, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B3 (Ocean Engineering), 72(2), I_414-I_419, 2016
  44. APPLICABILITY OF THE MICROBIAL CABONATE PRECIPITATION TECHNOLOGY AS LIQUEFACTION COUNTERMEASURE OF SEABED, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B3 (Ocean Engineering), 72(2), I_354-I_359, 2016
  45. Outline of landslide disasters caused by destructive earthquake in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture on November 22, 2014, Journal of the Japan Landslide Society, 52(1), 40-44, 2015
  46. FUNDAMENTAL STUDY ON PEAT SOLIDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY USING MICROORGANISMS, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. C (Geosphere Engineering), 71(4), 427-439, 2015
  47. FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE ICHKEUL LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY BY USING THE JOUMINE WATER RESERVOIR SEDIMENTS, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research), 71(4), 125-133, 2015
  48. Geological Exploration of Beachrock through Geophysical Surveying on Yagaji Island, Okinawa, Japan, MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS, 55(2), 342-350, 2014
  49. New Soil Improvement Technology Merged with Biological and Chemical Engineering : New Challenges for the High Organic Soil Like Peat, 62(1), 32-33, 2014
  50. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ABOUT THE IN-SITU CARBONATE PRECIPITATION TECHNOLOGY BY THE MICROBIAL CATALYST METHOD FOR DEEP SEA AREA, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research), 70(3), 59-67, 2014
  51. Soil Solidification based on Microbiological Precipitation, 62(6), 35-36, 2014
  52. Geological structure of beachrock using electrical resistivity and surface wave surveys
    —Application to the coastal area of Yagaji Island in Nago-shi, Okinawa, Japan—, BUTSURI-TANSA(Geophysical Exploration), 66(4), 277-285, 2013
  53. Investigation of a soil improvement technique for coastal regions on the basis of calcium carbonate precipitation by using the urea hydrolysis rate, Japanese Geotechnical Journal, 8(4), 505-515, 2013
  54. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE CALCITE PRECIPITATION BASED ON THE UREASE PRODUCTION BACTERIUM ISOLATED FROM PEAT, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. C (Geosphere Engineering), 68(1), 31-40, 2012
  55. P25. Understanding Formation Mechanisms of Beachrocks, 24, 189-190, 2012
  56. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE NEW BIOCATALYST METHOD FOR BIODIESEL-FUEL BASED ON THE LIPASE PRODUCTION FUNGUS, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research), 67(4), 250-258, 2011
  57. OBSERVATION WELL ALLOCATION ALGORITHM FOR GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING BY USING POINT PROCESS, Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshuu G, 62(1), 1-8, 20060420
  58. Improving Cooling Water Quality by Charcoal(Part3) : Examination about the effect of water curtailment and scale control, Techinical Papers of Annual Meeting the Society of Heating,Air-conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan, 2000(0), 1525-1528, 2000
  59. Improving Cooling Water Quality by Charcoal(Part1) : Evaluation of Improving Effect, Techinical Papers of Annual Meeting the Society of Heating,Air-conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan, 1999(0), 221-224, 1999
  60. Improving Cooling Water Quality by Charcoal(Part2) : Verification of Improving Effect on Actual Piants, Techinical Papers of Annual Meeting the Society of Heating,Air-conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan, 1999(0), 225-228, 1999
  61. OBSERVATION WELL ALLOCATION ALGORITHM FOR GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING BY USING POINT PROCESS, 62(1), 1-8, 20060420
  62. Application of geotextile filter for the bioremediation of contaminated ground, Geosynthetics Engineering Journal, 284-291, 1999
  63. CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR PUMPING UP METHOD TO REMEDIATE CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER WITH ORGANIC COMPOUND, Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshu, 2004(769), 19-26, 2004
  64. A Study on Rationalization of the pump-and-treat method for contaminated ground water by Using Fuzzy adaptive control, Proceedings of the Japan National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 37(0), 2347-2348, 2002
  65. The optimum control method of contaminated groundwater with mass transfer analysis, Proceedings of the Japan National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 38(0), 2327-2328, 2003
  66. Examination about the extraction conditions to soil microbe DNA for contaminated soil with DXNs., Proceedings of the Japan National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 39(0), 2261-2262, 2004
  67. EVALUATION OF THE BEACH SAND BY COOPERATION SAND ELIMINATION IN THE KUROBE RIVER USING HANDHELD X-RAY FLUORESCENCE, Proceeding of Annual Conference, 29(0), 2016
  68. Spatial characteristic of elements of small rocks using XRF in the Kurobe River, Proceeding of Annual Conference, 28(0), 2015
  69. Study of method for immobilizing toxic metals using situ microbial function, 21, 27-29, 20150618
  70. Identification of Rock Type of River Gravels Using Handheld XRF, 186-202, 201703
  71. Collaborated with Molecular Biology Applying for the Ground Improvement for the Marine Areas, 67(3), 16-19, 201903
  72. Development of the Decision Support System for the Rational Pumping Process in Contaminated Groundwater Remediation, IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, 125(2), 192-198, 20050201
  73. Development of the Anaerobic Bioremediation Techniques for Soil Contaminated with Dioxins, 52(10), 15-17, 20041001
  74. FUNDAMENTAL STUDY OF IN-SITU PERMEABILITY CONTROL TECHNIQUE USING MICROBIAL FUNCTION, Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshuu G, 64(2), 168-176, 2008
  75. Evaluation of coastal region microbial carbonate precipitation using urease produced microorganisms, Japanese Geotechnical Journal, 6(2), 305-315, 2011
  76. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE IN-SITU SOIL PERMEABILITY CONTROL (REDUCTION / RENATURE) METHOD BASED ON THE MICROBIAL FUNCTION, Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshuu G, 65(3), 202-211, 2009
  77. Identification of Methane Plume Area Using Acoustic Echo Sounder Images and GPS Data, The Journal of Japan Institute of Navigation, 134(0), 73-80, 2016
  78. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE IN-SITU MICROBIAL INDUCED CARBONATE PRECIPITATION TECHNIQUES APPLYING FOR THE RESTORATION WORK IN THE WORLD NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE ICHKEUL IN TUNISIA, Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B3 (Ocean Engineering), 73(2), I_863-I_868, 2017

Publications such as books

  1. 2024/02/13, Green Materials in Civil Engineering, Green Materials in Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive resource for practitioners to learn more about the utilization of these materials in civil engineering, as well as their practical applications. Novel green materials such as fly ash, slag, fiber-reinforced concrete and soil, smart materials, biological materials, and waste materials such as mineral wastes, building and demolition waste, recycled asphalt, coal gangue and industrial by-products are discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on understanding the qualities, selection criteria, products and applications, durability, life cycle, and recyclability of these materials. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and civil engineers who are working in the development of construction materials, utilization of waste, and other fine by-products in the production of concrete and other construction materials., Elsevier, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Anasua GuhaRay, Toshiro Hata, Nagesh R. Iyer, Pijush Samui, Sanjay Kumar, Paperback ISBN: 9780443191060 9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 1 0 6 - 0 eBook ISBN: 9780443191077

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. MPM-DDA simulation for soil cutting using a strain-rate dependent constitutive model, Takumi Kono, Ryota Hashimoto, Toshiro Hata, Yasuhiko Shimazu, Natsuki Yumoto, Ryota Sekizuka, The 15th Annual MPM Workshop, Without Invitation, English
  2. Development of A coupled Stabilized Mixed MPM and DDA for Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems, Shinnosuke MATSUMI, Ryota Hashimoto, Bodhinanda Chandra, Toshiro Hata, The 15th Annual MPM Workshop, Without Invitation, English
  3. Bio-geotechnics (next-generation ground improvement technology) - mechanisms, application, and future vision -, Toshiro Hata, With Invitation, English, Southeast University,China, Southeast University,China, published
  4. Protein - Assisted Eco-Friendly Bio-Based Ground improvement Technique, Toshiro HATA, 2nd International Conference on Construction Resources for Environmentally Sustainable Technologies, 2023/11/20, With Invitation, English, preprint