About
Yoichi KAMAE is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba since April 2015. He earned his Doctor of Science from the same university in 2012 and has held research positions at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (2012-2015) and the University of Tokyo (2012-2013).
- Current affiliation: University of Tsukuba (April 2015 - present)
- Prior affiliations: National Institute for Environmental Studies (2012-2015), University of Tokyo (2012-2013), Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Visiting Scholar 2015-2017)
Research Interests focus on synoptic-scale extreme climate events, paleoclimate modeling, atmospheric general circulation dynamics, cloud feedback mechanisms, climate sensitivity analysis, monsoon variability, and cyclone-water vapor transport relationships. His work bridges modern climate processes with geological past analogues (particularly Pliocene warm period) to improve future climate projections.
Recent Publications show increasing focus on atmospheric river dynamics under global warming (2023-2025), mid-Pliocene climate reconstruction (2021-2023), and extreme precipitation patterns in East Asia. Collaborative studies examine tropical-extratropical linkages through cyclone activity and monsoon modifications.
Scientific Awards include:
- 2024 Tsukuba University Young Faculty Encouragement Award
- 2023 Japan Weather Association Okada Award
- 2023 Meteorological Society of Japan Shono Award
- 2016 AOGS Early Career Researcher Distinguished Lecturer
- 2014 Meteorological Society of Japan Yamamoto Award
Academic Service involves editorial roles at Frontiers (2021-present) and multiple committee positions in the Japan Meteorological Society (2018-present) and Japan Geoscience Union (2022-present). He serves as review editor for Atmospheric Science in Frontiers in Earth Science and participates in award selection committees.
