Kazuyoshi Moriya

Kazuyoshi Moriya is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, specializing in evolutionary paleobiology, isotope paleoecology, and paleoceanography. His career spans over two decades, with a focus on understanding ancient marine ecosystems through biogeochemical proxies and microfossil analysis.

• Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. from Waseda and University of Tokyo
• Leadership roles in Japan Geoscience Union and Paleosciences Society

His research bridges geological time scales with ecological dynamics, particularly examining photosymbiosis in planktonic foraminifera and its evolutionary implications. Recent work highlights two distinct photosymbiosis acquisition waves in foraminifera linked to Eocene extinction and Neogene cooling. He employs advanced isotopic sclerochronology to reconstruct marine paleoenvironments, including bivalve growth patterns and Anthropocene stratigraphy.

Dr. Moriya has received multiple accolades, including the PSJ Academic Award (2021) and Best Paper Award (2017). His publications span leading journals like The ISME Journal, Science, and Nature Geoscience, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations in marine biogeochemistry and tectonic studies.

• 2021: Palaeontological Society of Japan Academic Award
• 2017: Best Paper Award, Palaeontological Society of Japan
• 2015 & 2013: Outstanding Poster Presentation Awards