Head, Planning and Training Department Dr. Meihua ZHU
Name
Dr. Meihua ZHU
Affiliation
Head, Planning and Training Department
Degree(s)
Ph.D. (Academic Studies)
Professional Qualification(s)
Environmental Economics and Policy; Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Data
Career
【Employment】
April 2025 – Present
Head, Planning and Training Department; Senior Research Fellow, Atmospheric Research Department, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan
April 2023 – March 2025
Chief Senior Researcher, Planning and Training Department and Atmospheric Research Department, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan
April 2018 – March 2023
Senior Researcher, Planning and Training Department and Atmospheric Research Department, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan
August 2015 – March 2018
Researcher, Planning and Training Department, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan
April 2013 – March 2016
Postdoctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan
April 2012 – March 2013
Research Fellow, Human Resource Development Center, Niigata University, Japan
October 2009 – March 2010
Doctoral Research Fellow, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Japan
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【Teaching and Academic Appointments】
April 2025 – Present
Visiting Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Japan
April 2024 – Present
Part-Time Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Niigata University, Japan
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【Education】
September 2009
Ph.D. in Life and Food Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Japan
September 2006
M.S. in Life and Food Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Japan
July 2004
B.Agr. in Rural Development, Northeast Agricultural University, China
Membership of Academic Society
• Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies (SEEPS), Japan
• Society of Environmental Science, Japan
Research subject
【Competitive Research Grants】
Principal Investigator
Co-control of Climate Change and Air Pollution in the Residential Sector from the Perspective of Public–Private Partnerships in Northeast Asia
• Principal Investigator: Meihua Zhu
• Co-Investigators: Ken Yamashita; Masazumi Ao
• Funding Period: 2023–2025
• Funding Agency: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Co-Investigator
Leveraging Co-benefits for Healthy Net-Zero Transitions in Japanese and Other G7 Cities: A Scalable Approach for Transformative Change
• Principal Investigator: Eric Zusman (Research Leader, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies)
• Funding Period: 2023–2025
• Funding Agency: Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Co-Investigator
Joint Laboratory Project on Risk Assessment and Governance of Climate Change, Atmospheric Environment, and Public Health under Carbon Neutrality
• Principal Investigator: Renhe Zhang (Vice President, Fudan University; Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
• Funding Period: 2022–2024
• Funding Agency: Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission
International Expert
Innovation and Talent Recruitment Base for Interconnected Risks of Extreme Weather, Climate, Atmospheric Environment, and Public Health
• Principal Investigator: Renhe Zhang
• Funding Period: 2022–2024
• Funding Agency: Ministry of Science and Technology of China and Ministry of Education of China
Co-Investigator
Development of Air Pollution Prevention Action Plans and Quantitative Evaluation of Reduction Effects toward the Achievement of the SDGs
• Principal Investigator: Masazumi Ao (Yokohama City University)
• Funding Period: 2020–2023
• Funding Agency: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Principal Investigator
A Comparative Study of the Diffusion Process of Cold-Chain Foods in Japan, China, and South Korea
• Funding Agency: Lotte Foundation
• Funding Period: 2015
Principal Investigator
A Comparative Study of the Diffusion Process of Cold-Chain Foods in Japan and China
• Funding Agency: Japan Science Society
• Funding Period: 2014
Research Collaborator
Forecasting the Impacts of Cold-Chain Diffusion in China on Food Culture and the Environment
• Principal Investigator: Tetsuya Araki (Professor, The University of Tokyo)
• Funding Agency: Food Life Research Foundation
• Funding Period: 2014
Research Result (Publication)
【Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles】
1. Huo, M., Arif, M., Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., Ueda, K., Seposo, X., Akahoshi, K., & Zusman, E. (2026). Assessing the Clean Air and Health Co-benefits of Net Zero Transitions in Hachinohe and Niigata, Japan. Sustainability Science. DOI: 10.1007/s11625-026-01827-7.
2. Zhu, M., Minoura, H., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2021). Seasonal and Regional Characteristics of Ozone Pollution in China in Recent Years. Bulletin of the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center, 1–8.
3. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2021). Emerging Challenges for Air Pollution Control in China in the Post-COVID Era. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 14(1), 24–28.
4. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2020). Contributions and Challenges of Epistemic Communities to Regional Environmental Cooperation: The Case of EANET. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 13(2), 9–14.
5. Minoura, H., Sato, K., Zhu, M., Huo, M., & Kiriyama, Y. (2020). Japan–China Intercity Cooperation Project for Cleaner Air. EANET Science Bulletin, 73–86.
6. Zhu, M. (2019). Impacts of Motor Vehicle Emissions on Air Pollution in China: Focusing on Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 25, 29–40.
7. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2018). Econometric Analysis of Air Pollutant Emission Trends and Regional Characteristics in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 24, 63–72.
8. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Statistical Trends in Vehicle Exhaust Emissions and Challenges for Air Pollution Control in China. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 10(1), 26–30.
9. Ao, M., Yamashita, K., Ohno, S., & Zhu, M. (2017). Analysis of PM2.5 and Ozone Effects of Air Pollutants on Nature and Human Wellness: A Case Study of Urban Development in East Asia. International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 110–117.
10. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). Institutional Development and Corporate Practices for Maintaining Cold-Chain Integrity in China's Frozen Food Distribution System. Journal of Marketing and Distribution, 38, 67–78.
11. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). A Theoretical Study on Information Asymmetry and the Potential for Improving Food Safety in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 22, 32–41.
12. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). Consumer Preferences for General and Frozen Foods among Chinese University Students. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 21, 129–143.
13. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Temperature Management Practices during the Production Stage of Frozen Foods in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 20, 31–43.
14. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2010). Comparative Analysis of Residents’ Evaluations of Urban Agriculture: Evidence from Shanghai and Harbin, China. Studies in Regional Science, 39(4), 1027–1040.
15. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Harbin, China. Proceedings of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, 455–462.
16. Kiminami, L., Kiminami, A., & Zhu, M. (2006). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai, China. Studies in Regional Science, 36(3), 725–739
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【Books】
【Sole-authored Book】
Zhu, M. Research on the Sustainable Development of Urban Agriculture in China (in Chinese). Tianjin People's Publishing House, Tianjin, China, 2012.
【Co-authored Books】
Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia (Part III): Executive Summary. Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET), 2021.
Experiences of Air Pollution Control in Japan (Chinese Edition). China Environmental Publishing Group, 2020.
【Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles】
1. Huo, M., Arif, M., Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., Ueda, K., Seposo, X., Akahoshi, K., & Zusman, E. (2026). Assessing the Clean Air and Health Co-benefits of Net Zero Transitions in Hachinohe and Niigata, Japan. Sustainability Science. DOI: 10.1007/s11625-026-01827-7.
2. Zhu, M., Minoura, H., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2021). Seasonal and Regional Characteristics of Ozone Pollution in China in Recent Years. Bulletin of the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center, 1–8.
3. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2021). Emerging Challenges for Air Pollution Control in China in the Post-COVID Era. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 14(1), 24–28.
4. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2020). Contributions and Challenges of Epistemic Communities to Regional Environmental Cooperation: The Case of EANET. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 13(2), 9–14.
5. Minoura, H., Sato, K., Zhu, M., Huo, M., & Kiriyama, Y. (2020). Japan–China Intercity Cooperation Project for Cleaner Air. EANET Science Bulletin, 73–86.
6. Zhu, M. (2019). Impacts of Motor Vehicle Emissions on Air Pollution in China: Focusing on Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 25, 29–40.
7. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2018). Econometric Analysis of Air Pollutant Emission Trends and Regional Characteristics in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 24, 63–72.
8. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Statistical Trends in Vehicle Exhaust Emissions and Challenges for Air Pollution Control in China. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 10(1), 26–30.
9. Ao, M., Yamashita, K., Ohno, S., & Zhu, M. (2017). Analysis of PM2.5 and Ozone Effects of Air Pollutants on Nature and Human Wellness: A Case Study of Urban Development in East Asia. International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 110–117.
10. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). Institutional Development and Corporate Practices for Maintaining Cold-Chain Integrity in China's Frozen Food Distribution System. Journal of Marketing and Distribution, 38, 67–78.
11. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). A Theoretical Study on Information Asymmetry and the Potential for Improving Food Safety in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 22, 32–41.
12. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). Consumer Preferences for General and Frozen Foods among Chinese University Students. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 21, 129–143.
13. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Temperature Management Practices during the Production Stage of Frozen Foods in China. Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, 20, 31–43.
14. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2010). Comparative Analysis of Residents’ Evaluations of Urban Agriculture: Evidence from Shanghai and Harbin, China. Studies in Regional Science, 39(4), 1027–1040.
15. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Harbin, China. Proceedings of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, 455–462.
16. Kiminami, L., Kiminami, A., & Zhu, M. (2006). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai, China. Studies in Regional Science, 36(3), 725–739
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【Books】
【Sole-authored Book】
Zhu, M. Research on the Sustainable Development of Urban Agriculture in China (in Chinese). Tianjin People's Publishing House, Tianjin, China, 2012.
【Co-authored Books】
Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia (Part III): Executive Summary. Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET), 2021.
Experiences of Air Pollution Control in Japan (Chinese Edition). China Environmental Publishing Group, 2020.
Research Result (Presentation)
【International Conference Presentations】
1. Meihua Zhu “Synergistic Mitigation of Climate Change and Air Pollution In East Asia”, Forum on Energy and Climate, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, Ibaraki, Japan, 16-18 July, 2025.
2. Meihua ZHU, Seminar “Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities”, Funded by the Welcome Trust (UK), Led by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and implemented by the Woodrow Wilson Center, 16 Aug 2024, Hybrid meeting, Washington, DC, 2024.
3. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “Resilience Assessment of Chinese 31 Regions Based on Public Statistical Data”. The First International Conference on Chemical Weather and Chemical Climate (CWCC), Shanghai, China, 16-19 October 2023.
4. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “Contribution and Challenges of Epistemic Community to the Regional Environmental Cooperation: Case Study from EANET”. The 30th Anniversary International Academic Conference of the Korea Environmental Economics Association, Virtual Meeting, 20 August 2020.
5. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “The Efficiency of Environmental Expenditure of Local governments on Air Pollution Improvement in China”. 2019 18th Word Clean Air Congress (WCAC2019), Istanbul, Turkey, September 23-27, 2019.
6. Ken Yamashita, Meihua ZHU, Masazumi Ao, Shuhei Ohno, “Analysis of Monitoring Data of EANET and Policy Implications for Atmospheric Environment Management in East Asia”. 2019 18th Word Clean Air Congress (WCAC2019), Istanbul, Turkey, September 23-27, 2019.
7. Masazumi Ao, Ken Yamashita, Shuhei Ohno, Meihua ZHU, “Analysis of PM2.5 and Ozone effects of air pollutants on nature and human wellness: A Case Study of Urban Development in East Asia”. 2017 6th International Conference on Climate Change and Humanity (ICCCH 2017), Penang, Malaysia, January 8-10, 2017.
8. Meihua ZHU and Tetsuya Araki，"Cold Chain of Frozen Food and Its Consumer Acceptance of Younger Generations in China", The 7th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Jeju, KOREA, May 18-21, 2014.
9. Tetsuya Araki and Meihua ZHU，"Cold Chain Trends in Asia: Socioeconomic Perspective", The 7th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , Jeju, KOREA, May 18-21, 2014.
10. Meihua ZHU and Kiminami, Lily Y., "The Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai",All China Economics International Conference, Hong Kong, December 18-20, 2006.
1. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata City toward 2050. Invited Presentation, 22nd Kawasaki International Eco-Business Forum, Japan.
2. Zhu, M. (2025). Health Impacts of PM2.5 and Ozone Air Pollution and Their Co-benefits with Climate Change Mitigation. Invited Symposium Presentation, 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
3. Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., Huo, M., Arif, M., Seposo, X., Ueda, K., Akahoshi, K., & Zusman, E. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata and Hachinohe toward 2050. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
4. Futami, M., Zhu, M., Yuba, A., Pham Kim Oanh, & Ohara, T. (2025). Challenges in the International Deployment of Japanese Air Monitoring Instruments: Evidence from Domestic and International Stakeholder Surveys. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
5. Shoji, T., Zhu, M., Endo, T., Shibasaki, M., Yoshimura, Y., Yamashita, K., & Takahashi, K. (2025). Estimating the Economic Impacts of Asian Dust Events on Japanese Households. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
6. Zhu, M., Huo, M., Arif, M., & Yamashita, K. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata and Hachinohe toward 2050. Public Symposium, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Urban Policy toward 2050, Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
7. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2023). Factor Analysis of Residential-Sector Pollutant Emissions in China. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Tokai University, September 30–October 1, 2023.
8. Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., & Ao, M. (2022). Expansion of EANET’s Scope and Future Prospects. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 14–16, 2022.
9. Zhu, M., Minoura, H., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2021). Seasonal and Regional Characteristics of Ozone Pollution in China. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Online Conference, September 25–26, 2021.
10. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2021). Factor Analysis of NOx and CO2 Emissions in China’s Residential Sector. Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Science, Online Conference, September 10–11, 2021.
11. Minoura, H., Zhu, M., & Kiriyama, Y. (2021). Transport Pathways of Air Pollutants in Beijing and Surrounding Regions. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 15–17, 2021.
12. Yamashita, K., Takano, T., Ohno, S., Zhu, M., & Ao, M. (2021). Evaluation of Air Quality Standards and Health Impacts Based on EANET Monitoring Data. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 15–17, 2021.
13. Minoura, H., Zhu, M., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2020). Characterizing Regional Ozone Pollution Patterns in China Using Big Data Analysis (FFT and Cluster Analysis). Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 14–October 4, 2020.
14. Zhu, M. (2019). Relationships between Vehicle Ownership by Vehicle Type and Air Pollutant Emissions in China. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Environmental Studies, Yokohama National University, June 23–24, 2019.
15. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2019). Evaluation of Environmental Fiscal Expenditure by the Chinese Government. Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Science, Nagoya University, September 13–14, 2019.
16. Zhu, M., & Yamashita, K. (2018). Impacts of China’s Residential Sector on Air Pollution. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Sophia University, September 8–9, 2018.
17. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Econometric Analysis of the Relationships between Major Pollutant Emissions and Energy Structure across Chinese Regions. Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, Nihon University, September 30–October 1, 2017.
18. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Environmental Management Capacity of Local Governments in China with Respect to Air Pollution Control. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Kochi University of Technology, September 9–10, 2017.
19. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Determinants of Pollutant Emissions in China’s Residential Sector. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Environmental Studies, Hokkai-Gakuen University, July 1–2, 2017.
20. Zhu, M., & Yamashita, K. (2016). Econometric Analysis of Major Air Pollutants and Exhaust Emissions across Chinese Regions. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Aoyama Gakuin University, October 9–11, 2016.
21. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). Institutional Development for Cold-Chain Maintenance and Management Systems of Cold-Chain Foods in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies / Center for Transdisciplinary Research on Symbiotic Economy, Niigata University, March 24, 2016.
22. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). A Theoretical Study of Information Asymmetry and the Potential for Improving Food Safety in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, University of Toyama, October 17–18, 2015.
23. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). Institutional Development and Corporate Practices for Maintaining Cold-Chain Integrity in China’s Frozen Food Distribution System. Japan Society of Marketing and Distribution, Hokkaido University, October 10–11, 2015.
24. Zhu, M., Araki, T., & Nishikawa, Y. (2015). Distribution and Consumer Awareness of Cold-Chain Food Products at the Retail Stage. Niigata Regional Workshop of the Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, Niigata University, February 28, 2015.
25. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Field Survey Report on Chinese Frozen Food Factories Producing Export-Oriented Products. Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Saga University, September 10–13, 2014.
26. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Determinants of Frozen Food Purchasing Behavior among Chinese University Students. Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, Kobe University, March 30–31, 2014.
27. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2013). Current Status and Challenges of Cold-Chain Systems in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, University of Shimane, September 20–21, 2013.
28. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Comparative Analysis of Residents’ Evaluations of Urban Agriculture: Evidence from Shanghai and Harbin, China. Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International, Future University Hakodate, October 25–27, 2008.
29. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Harbin, China. Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, Utsunomiya University, March 28, 2008.
30. Kiminami, L., Kiminami, A., & Zhu, M. (2005). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai, China. Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International, Tottori University, October 8–10, 2005.
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【Invited Speeches】
1. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata City toward 2050. Invited Lecture, 22nd Kawasaki International Eco-Business Forum, Japan.
2. Zhu, M. (2025). Health Impacts of PM2.5 and Ozone Air Pollution and Their Co-benefits with Climate Change Mitigation. Invited Symposium Presentation, Public Symposium of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
3. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergistic Mitigation of Climate Change and Air Pollution in East Asia. Forum on Energy and Climate, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, Ibaraki, Japan, July 16–18, 2025.
4. Zhu, M. (2024). Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities. Seminar funded by the Wellcome Trust (UK), led by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and implemented by the Woodrow Wilson Center, Hybrid Meeting, Washington, DC, August 16, 2024.
5. Zhu, M. (2015). Current Status and Challenges of Cold-Chain Development in China. China Seminar, Crosspal Niigata, Niigata, Japan, March 25, 2015.
【International Conference Presentations】
1. Meihua Zhu “Synergistic Mitigation of Climate Change and Air Pollution In East Asia”, Forum on Energy and Climate, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, Ibaraki, Japan, 16-18 July, 2025.
2. Meihua ZHU, Seminar “Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities”, Funded by the Welcome Trust (UK), Led by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and implemented by the Woodrow Wilson Center, 16 Aug 2024, Hybrid meeting, Washington, DC, 2024.
3. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “Resilience Assessment of Chinese 31 Regions Based on Public Statistical Data”. The First International Conference on Chemical Weather and Chemical Climate (CWCC), Shanghai, China, 16-19 October 2023.
4. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “Contribution and Challenges of Epistemic Community to the Regional Environmental Cooperation: Case Study from EANET”. The 30th Anniversary International Academic Conference of the Korea Environmental Economics Association, Virtual Meeting, 20 August 2020.
5. Meihua ZHU, Ken Yamashita, Masazumi Ao, “The Efficiency of Environmental Expenditure of Local governments on Air Pollution Improvement in China”. 2019 18th Word Clean Air Congress (WCAC2019), Istanbul, Turkey, September 23-27, 2019.
6. Ken Yamashita, Meihua ZHU, Masazumi Ao, Shuhei Ohno, “Analysis of Monitoring Data of EANET and Policy Implications for Atmospheric Environment Management in East Asia”. 2019 18th Word Clean Air Congress (WCAC2019), Istanbul, Turkey, September 23-27, 2019.
7. Masazumi Ao, Ken Yamashita, Shuhei Ohno, Meihua ZHU, “Analysis of PM2.5 and Ozone effects of air pollutants on nature and human wellness: A Case Study of Urban Development in East Asia”. 2017 6th International Conference on Climate Change and Humanity (ICCCH 2017), Penang, Malaysia, January 8-10, 2017.
8. Meihua ZHU and Tetsuya Araki，"Cold Chain of Frozen Food and Its Consumer Acceptance of Younger Generations in China", The 7th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Jeju, KOREA, May 18-21, 2014.
9. Tetsuya Araki and Meihua ZHU，"Cold Chain Trends in Asia: Socioeconomic Perspective", The 7th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , Jeju, KOREA, May 18-21, 2014.
10. Meihua ZHU and Kiminami, Lily Y., "The Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai",All China Economics International Conference, Hong Kong, December 18-20, 2006.
1. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata City toward 2050. Invited Presentation, 22nd Kawasaki International Eco-Business Forum, Japan.
2. Zhu, M. (2025). Health Impacts of PM2.5 and Ozone Air Pollution and Their Co-benefits with Climate Change Mitigation. Invited Symposium Presentation, 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
3. Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., Huo, M., Arif, M., Seposo, X., Ueda, K., Akahoshi, K., & Zusman, E. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata and Hachinohe toward 2050. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
4. Futami, M., Zhu, M., Yuba, A., Pham Kim Oanh, & Ohara, T. (2025). Challenges in the International Deployment of Japanese Air Monitoring Instruments: Evidence from Domestic and International Stakeholder Surveys. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
5. Shoji, T., Zhu, M., Endo, T., Shibasaki, M., Yoshimura, Y., Yamashita, K., & Takahashi, K. (2025). Estimating the Economic Impacts of Asian Dust Events on Japanese Households. 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
6. Zhu, M., Huo, M., Arif, M., & Yamashita, K. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata and Hachinohe toward 2050. Public Symposium, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Urban Policy toward 2050, Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
7. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2023). Factor Analysis of Residential-Sector Pollutant Emissions in China. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Tokai University, September 30–October 1, 2023.
8. Yamashita, K., Zhu, M., & Ao, M. (2022). Expansion of EANET’s Scope and Future Prospects. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 14–16, 2022.
9. Zhu, M., Minoura, H., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2021). Seasonal and Regional Characteristics of Ozone Pollution in China. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Online Conference, September 25–26, 2021.
10. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2021). Factor Analysis of NOx and CO2 Emissions in China’s Residential Sector. Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Science, Online Conference, September 10–11, 2021.
11. Minoura, H., Zhu, M., & Kiriyama, Y. (2021). Transport Pathways of Air Pollutants in Beijing and Surrounding Regions. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 15–17, 2021.
12. Yamashita, K., Takano, T., Ohno, S., Zhu, M., & Ao, M. (2021). Evaluation of Air Quality Standards and Health Impacts Based on EANET Monitoring Data. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 15–17, 2021.
13. Minoura, H., Zhu, M., Okayama, S., & Watanabe, H. (2020). Characterizing Regional Ozone Pollution Patterns in China Using Big Data Analysis (FFT and Cluster Analysis). Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Online Conference, September 14–October 4, 2020.
14. Zhu, M. (2019). Relationships between Vehicle Ownership by Vehicle Type and Air Pollutant Emissions in China. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Environmental Studies, Yokohama National University, June 23–24, 2019.
15. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2019). Evaluation of Environmental Fiscal Expenditure by the Chinese Government. Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Science, Nagoya University, September 13–14, 2019.
16. Zhu, M., & Yamashita, K. (2018). Impacts of China’s Residential Sector on Air Pollution. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Sophia University, September 8–9, 2018.
17. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Econometric Analysis of the Relationships between Major Pollutant Emissions and Energy Structure across Chinese Regions. Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, Nihon University, September 30–October 1, 2017.
18. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Environmental Management Capacity of Local Governments in China with Respect to Air Pollution Control. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Kochi University of Technology, September 9–10, 2017.
19. Zhu, M., Yamashita, K., & Ao, M. (2017). Determinants of Pollutant Emissions in China’s Residential Sector. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Environmental Studies, Hokkai-Gakuen University, July 1–2, 2017.
20. Zhu, M., & Yamashita, K. (2016). Econometric Analysis of Major Air Pollutants and Exhaust Emissions across Chinese Regions. Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Annual Meeting, Aoyama Gakuin University, October 9–11, 2016.
21. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2016). Institutional Development for Cold-Chain Maintenance and Management Systems of Cold-Chain Foods in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies / Center for Transdisciplinary Research on Symbiotic Economy, Niigata University, March 24, 2016.
22. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). A Theoretical Study of Information Asymmetry and the Potential for Improving Food Safety in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, University of Toyama, October 17–18, 2015.
23. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2015). Institutional Development and Corporate Practices for Maintaining Cold-Chain Integrity in China’s Frozen Food Distribution System. Japan Society of Marketing and Distribution, Hokkaido University, October 10–11, 2015.
24. Zhu, M., Araki, T., & Nishikawa, Y. (2015). Distribution and Consumer Awareness of Cold-Chain Food Products at the Retail Stage. Niigata Regional Workshop of the Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, Niigata University, February 28, 2015.
25. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Field Survey Report on Chinese Frozen Food Factories Producing Export-Oriented Products. Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Saga University, September 10–13, 2014.
26. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2014). Determinants of Frozen Food Purchasing Behavior among Chinese University Students. Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, Kobe University, March 30–31, 2014.
27. Zhu, M., & Araki, T. (2013). Current Status and Challenges of Cold-Chain Systems in China. Japan Association for Northeast Asia Studies, University of Shimane, September 20–21, 2013.
28. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Comparative Analysis of Residents’ Evaluations of Urban Agriculture: Evidence from Shanghai and Harbin, China. Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International, Future University Hakodate, October 25–27, 2008.
29. Zhu, M., & Kiminami, L. (2008). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Harbin, China. Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Economics, Utsunomiya University, March 28, 2008.
30. Kiminami, L., Kiminami, A., & Zhu, M. (2005). Sustainability of Urban Agriculture in Shanghai, China. Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International, Tottori University, October 8–10, 2005.
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【Invited Speeches】
1. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergy Analysis of Energy Consumption in Niigata City toward 2050. Invited Lecture, 22nd Kawasaki International Eco-Business Forum, Japan.
2. Zhu, M. (2025). Health Impacts of PM2.5 and Ozone Air Pollution and Their Co-benefits with Climate Change Mitigation. Invited Symposium Presentation, Public Symposium of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Atmospheric Environment, Nagoya University, September 17–19, 2025.
3. Zhu, M. (2025). Synergistic Mitigation of Climate Change and Air Pollution in East Asia. Forum on Energy and Climate, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, Ibaraki, Japan, July 16–18, 2025.
4. Zhu, M. (2024). Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities. Seminar funded by the Wellcome Trust (UK), led by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and implemented by the Woodrow Wilson Center, Hybrid Meeting, Washington, DC, August 16, 2024.
5. Zhu, M. (2015). Current Status and Challenges of Cold-Chain Development in China. China Seminar, Crosspal Niigata, Niigata, Japan, March 25, 2015.
