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in soils, groundwater, and rivers, and develop approaches to environmental remediation and risk assessment. By integrating field investigations, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations, we seek practical solutions to complex environmental challenges.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"kl-actions\"><a class=\"kl-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/kawabey.w.waseda.jp\/?p=385\">Explore Our Research \u2192<\/a><a class=\"kl-btn alt\" href=\"https:\/\/kawabey.w.waseda.jp\/?p=387\">Meet the Team \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"kl-affil\">Waseda University \u00b7 School of Creative Science and Engineering<br>Department of Resources and Environmental Engineering<br>Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering<br>Department of Earth Sciences, Resources and Environmental Engineering<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"kl-photos\" aria-label=\"Laboratory fieldwork photographs\">\n    <figure class=\"kl-photo tall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kawabey.w.waseda.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/P1011516-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Field sampling in a wooded landscape\" loading=\"eager\"><\/figure>\n    <figure class=\"kl-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kawabey.w.waseda.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/P6271584-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental field survey\" loading=\"eager\"><\/figure>\n    <figure class=\"kl-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kawabey.w.waseda.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/P9181607-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Research fieldwork near a river\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kl-block kl-research-highlights\" aria-labelledby=\"en-research-areas\"><span class=\"kl-kicker\">OUR RESEARCH<\/span><h2 class=\"kl-section-title\" id=\"en-research-areas\">Research Areas<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"kl-section-sub\">Understanding environmental processes, reducing contamination, and supporting evidence-based decisions.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"kl-grid triple\"><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">01<\/span><h3>Micro- and Nanoplastics<\/h3><p>Adsorption, aggregation, and transport in rivers, soils, and groundwater.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">02<\/span><h3>PFAS and Environmental Risk<\/h3><p>Environmental fate, multi-pathway exposure, and uncertainty in risk assessment.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">03<\/span><h3>Environmental Remediation<\/h3><p>Use of microorganisms, natural materials, and industrial by-products to treat contaminated water and soil.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">04<\/span><h3>Acidic Rivers and Trace Metals<\/h3><p>Behavior and environmental impacts of metal(loid)s in mine-affected river systems.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">05<\/span><h3>CO\u2082 Uptake and Mineral Carbonation<\/h3><p>Soil CO\u2082 uptake, mineral carbonation, and beneficial use of secondary resources.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"kl-card\"><span class=\"kl-number\">06<\/span><h3>Data-driven Assessment and Modeling<\/h3><p>Transport\u2013reaction simulation and quantitative evaluation of contamination and risk.<\/p><\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kl-method\"><strong>Field observations. 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