Overseas Training > 2010 > Maiko Ikegami
Maiko Ikegami
Study on dynamics of heavy metals in various foreign cities
Environmental Risk Analysis Laboratory, Division of Environmental Systems Engineering, Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Place of stay: Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Term: March 10 – March 21, 2010
I visited laboratories in Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences and conversed with professors, research staff members, and technical staff members on environmental issues in Germany, and methods for collecting, measuring, and analyzing samples. I also visited their laboratories. Prof. Dr. Zereini researches dynamics of atmospheric particulate matter, and concentration and distribution of heavy metals in dust and soil. We had discussions on sampling and extraction methods, and I was able to compare them with those used in my studies. I felt the difficulty of giving clear explanations of my research; however, I was able to share my opinions with them.
I learned a lot about distribution of heavy metals at different sites and health risk assessment. Having a different standpoint, the knowledge would be useful for my future studies. The people at the laboratories also showed me how to use devices for collecting and measuring samples. They were very friendly, kind, and helpful. The 10 days in Germany went by surprisingly fast. By making full use of my internship experience, I would like to make further progress in my researches.
