Makiko Nakajima

I received my Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering from Kyoto University. My research focuses on building environmental engineering, particularly the growth and prevention of airborne algae—a type of bioaerosol—that cause façade soiling. I have quantified the relationships between physical environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation, and the growth dynamics of airborne algae, in order to develop effective mitigation strategies. More recently, my work has expanded to the indoor environment, where I investigate the interactions between microbial communities and indoor physical conditions, aiming at quantitative assessment and control. In addition, I actively address moisture-related problems such as summer condensation in humid subtropical regions, and have organized symposia and professional training workshops in Okinawa to disseminate these findings.