Akira Shimizu

Background

Shimizu, Akira was born on November 9, 1957 in Tokyo. Son of Ryouzou and Kazuko Shimizu.

Education

Degree in biology, Hokkaido University, Japan, 1981. Master in Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Japan, 2000. Doctor in Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Japan, 2004.

Career

Teacher Keimei Junior High School, Sapporo, Japan, 1982, Kaisei High School, Sapporo, 1982—1984, Wakkanai (Japan) High School, 1984—1989, Asahikawa (Japan) High School, 1989—1997. Teacher preparatory school Kawaijyuku Educational Institution, Sapporo, since 1997.

Achievements

• Akira Shimizu has been listed as a noteworthy biology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Brylogical and Lichenological Society, Japan Lichen Society (researcher since 2000), Asahikawa Mountaineering Club.

Interests

• Mountaineering, birding.

Connections

Married Mineko Shimizu, March 14, 1982. 1 child Kouichi.

Father:

Ryouzou Shimizu

Mother:

Kazuko Shimizu

Spouse:

Mineko Shimizu

child:

Kouichi Shimizu