Takamitsu Mamashita
5811 Neville st. Burnaby BC, V5J 2J3
Tel: 604-354-6711
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Biology 2009-Dec 2014-Nov
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Research location: Laurentian Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada, Quebec
Thesistopic (Bioenergy)
“Physiological and morphological responses to different tree density and fertilization levels in 7 hybrid poplar and 5 willow clones”.
· Determined growth characteristics of superior clones to maximize biomass production.
· Participated in International Root conference in 2011 and Poplar Council of Canada conference in 2011.
Publication
G R Larocque, A Desrochers, M Larchevêque, F Tremblay, J Beaulieu, A Mosseler, J E Major, S Gaussiran, B R Thomas, D Sidders, P Périnet, J Kort, M Labrecque, P Savoie, S Masse, O T Bouman, D Kamelchuk, L Benomar, T Mamashita, P Gagné. (2013) Research on hybrid poplars and willow species for fast-growing tree plantations: Its importance for growth and yield, silviculture, policy-making and commercial applications. Forestry Chronicle, 89:32-41.
Master of Science in Forestry 2006-2009
University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, NB
Thesis topic (Forest management and biodiversity)
“Successional responses of herbaceous layers to different clear-cut methods over time”.
· Maintenance of bio-diversity and forest ecosystem under forest management
· Funded by J.D. Irving, Inc. and Fundy Model Forest
· Participated in Eastern CANUSA conference in 2005 and 2008.
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Environmental management 2001-2005
Hokkaido University of Education, Kushiro, Japan
WORK EXPERIENCE
Translation as a freelance January, 2014
“Fibre arts product promotion catalogue from English to Japanese” Fundy Fibre Artisan
Teaching Assistant Sept.-Dec. 2008
“Autecology of Forest Vegetation”, UNB Forestry, Fredericton, NB
· Helped students identify overstory and understory species in the field.
Teaching Assistant Jan.-April 2008
“Development and Structure of Woody Plants”, UNB Forestry, Fredericton, NB
· Helped laboratory works of students (dissections, measurements, and interpretive assignments) in terms of plant physiology.
Environmental Consultant (full-time) April 1999-March 2001
Kiso-Kouken (Soil Research Company), Tokyo, Japan
· Made soil analyses for infrastructure construction and soil toxicity in a collaboration with government agency in Japan.
SKILLS
· Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
· MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access
· SPSS
· Adobe photoshop
· Adobe photoshop Lightroom
· Adobe premiere pro
RELEVANT COURSES
Data Management in Forestry, UNB Forestry, Fredericton, NB April 2006
Access and manipulate large databases, using MS Access.
Experimental Design and Data Analysis, UNB Forestry, Fredericton, NB April 2007 Sampling designs, experimental designs, parametric and non-parametric analysis, power analysis, and regression, using data sets from my field of research.
Advanced GIS in Forestry, UNB Forestry, Fredericton, NB April 2007
Access and manipulate large databases, integrating digital imagery and GPS observations, digitizing features and AML scripting.
Forest Ecosystem Management, UQAT, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, QC January 2010
Sustainable forest management in Quebec and Canada in terms of forest policy, forest certification, and stand and landscape management level.
AWARDS/INTERESTS
Program on Energy and Research Development Natural Resources Canada
· Awarded $25000/year as a scholarship from Natural Resources Canada.
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship 2006-2007
· Awarded to university student by Rotary International for academic achievement and contribution to the community between Canada and Japan.
First Grade of Black belts
· Shourinji-Kempo 1992
· Aiki-do 2004
Alpine Hiking Guide 2001-2005
· Provided guided hikes in Hokkaido, Japan for international people working in the city.
Volunteer hiking guide and amateur landscape photographer 2013-
· Hiking guide for international working holiday makers, students, immigrants navigating mainly in Garibaldi provincial park, Joffre lakes provincial park, or Callaghan lake provincial park all year long.