Ryoichi Horinouchi

Ryoichi Horinouchi graduated from the Kyoto University in Japan with a master’s in geophysical fluid dynamics. He works at the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department in the Japan Coast Guard (JHOD) and is in charge of physical-oceanographic, seismic-reflection, AUV* and ROV** surveys. In his career, he became interested in morphodynamics and ocean acoustics. In the Nippon Foundation / GEBCO program, he would like to deepen his understanding of ocean mapping technologies related profoundly to his interests. In his free time, he enjoys Capoeira acrobatics and playing the bass guitar, double bass, and drums.

* AUV: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
** ROV: Remote Operated Vehicle