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Yosuke Sano serves as Research Associate at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences and Collaborative Researcher at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies' Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa. He teaches Human Ecology courses at Saitama University and Environmental Issues at Tsuda University, focusing on community-based resource management in Southeast Asia and Brazil.
His academic foundation includes a PhD in Human Sciences from Waseda University (2024), Master's in Global Agricultural Sciences from the University of Tokyo (2016), and undergraduate studies in Global Political Economy at Waseda University (2012), supplemented by a Social Forestry exchange program at Mulawarman University.
- PhD, Human Sciences, Waseda University (2024)
- MA, Global Agricultural Sciences, University of Tokyo (2016)
- BA, Global Political Economy, Waseda University (2012)
Sano's research centers on environmental sociology in Indonesian contexts, examining hunter-gatherer societies, tropical forest conservation, and natural resource governance. His work critically analyzes CITES implementation, artisanal gold mining impacts, and indigenous knowledge systems, with fieldwork concentrated in Borneo's Kalimantan region and Brazilian coastal communities. He investigates how international conservation frameworks interact with local socioeconomic realities and traditional practices.
Recent publications reveal consistent themes in environmental policy critique and sustainable resource use, particularly regarding agarwood management under CITES quotas. His interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, sociology, and tropical ecology, emphasizing ground-level implementation challenges and community perspectives in conservation governance.
Sano's scholarly contributions have been recognized through competitive awards:
- Best Presentation Award, Japan Society of Tropical Ecology (2016)
- Dean's Award, University of Tokyo Graduate School (2016)
He actively secures research funding through JSPS grants and institutional projects, currently leading investigations into customary conservation areas in the tropics and spatial governance in Southeast Asia. His collaborative work with Indonesian communities and international researchers demonstrates strong field engagement. Sano maintains active memberships in five academic societies including the Japanese Association for Environmental Sociology and Japan Society of Tropical Ecology, reflecting his interdisciplinary scholarly network.
