Research Interests
- Taxonomy and systematics of Anthozoa
- Molecular ecology of marine invertebrates
- Deep-sea biodiversity and environmental impact assessment
Selected Publications
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Kise H, Nishijima M, Iguchi A, Minatoya J, Yokooka H, Ise Y, Suzuki A (2023).
A new hexactinellid-sponge-associated zoantharian (Porifera, Hexasterophora) from the northwestern Pacific Ocean. 1156: 71–85.
Summary: A single specimen of a parazoanthid associated with a hexactinellid sponge (Farreidae) was collected during a benthic survey of the Takuyo-Daigo Seamount. Based on molecular phylogenetic analyses combined with morphological and ecological data, this species is formally described. -
Kise H, Bessho-Uehara M, Kondo KC, Shimoji K, Ito S, Tsuchida S, Reimer JD (2025).
Glow in the D-ARK: a new bioluminescent species of Corallizoanthus (Anthozoa: Zoantharia: Parazoanthidae) from southern Japan. Royal Society Open Science 12(11): 250890.
Summary: This study describes a new bioluminescent species of Corallizoanthus from southern Japan, expanding knowledge of diversity within Parazoanthidae. Morphological and molecular analyses were used to distinguish the species and clarify its phylogenetic position within Zoantharia. The discovery highlights the ecological and evolutionary significance of bioluminescence in deep-sea anthozoans and underscores the need for further exploration of understudied benthic communities. -
Saito N, Kise H, Washburn TW, Ikeuchi E, Iguchi A, Kamoshida H, Suzuki A (2025).
Seamount larval dispersal networks: A potential strategy for conserving ecological connectivity from deep-sea mining. Ecological Applications 35(7): e70086.
Summary: This study investigates larval dispersal networks among seamounts to evaluate ecological connectivity in the context of deep-sea mining. Using modeling approaches, key seamounts functioning as connectivity hubs and corridors for larval exchange are identified, providing a framework for conservation strategies that maintain biodiversity and resilience in deep-sea ecosystems.
Education
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Ph.D., Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus (2018–2021)
Dissertation: Taxonomy and evolution of the macrocnemic zoantharians
Supervisor: Dr. James Davis Reimer (University of the Ryukyus) -
M.Sc., Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus (2015–2017)
Dissertation: Diversity and taxonomic revision of genus Epizoanthus based on phylogenetic analyses
Supervisor: Dr. James Davis Reimer (University of the Ryukyus) -
B.Sc., Department of Science, University of the Ryukyus (2011–2015)
Dissertation: Unexpected diversity in genus Epizoanthus (Anthozoa: Hexacorallia) attached to eunicid worms from the western Pacific
Supervisor: Dr. James Davis Reimer (University of the Ryukyus)
Professional Experience
- Researcher, Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2024–present
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Management Research Institute (EMRI), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2023–2024
- Research Assistant, Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2020–2021
- P-CoRIE Researcher, Palau International Coral Reef Center, 2017–2018
Awards and Research Grants
- JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists (2026–2029)
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (2023–2025)
- Okinawa and Hawaii Researcher Network (2021)
- President Award, University of the Ryukyus (2021)
- Okinawa Research Core for Highly Innovative Discipline Science Project (ORCHIDS) (2019, 2020)
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (2019–2021)
- Encouragement Prize of Sasakawa Scientific Grant, Japan Science Society (2019)
- Sasakawa Scientific Research Grant (2018–2019)
- President Award, University of the Ryukyus (2017)
Contact
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ)
Email: h.kise*aist.go.jp (replace * with @)