Our Team

REO KAWAMURA

Director

Reo Kawamura is the Director of the Regional Knowledge Center for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Prior to joining ERIA in July 2023, he was the Director of Office of Environmental Education at the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ). During his over 20 years of service in MOEJ, he worked on various issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and promotion of sustainable fashion. He was recently involved in the new statutory plan about integrated enhancement of Japan’s environment, economy, and society, taking into account recent policy trends including carbon neutral, circular economy, and nature positive. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Policy Studies from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University.

REO KAWAMURA

Director

Reo Kawamura is the Director of the Regional Knowledge Center for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Prior to joining ERIA in July 2023, he was the Director of Office of Environmental Education at the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ). During his over 20 years of service in MOEJ, he worked on various issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and promotion of sustainable fashion. He was recently involved in the new statutory plan about integrated enhancement of Japan’s environment, economy, and society, taking into account recent policy trends including carbon neutral, circular economy, and nature positive. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Policy Studies from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University.

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues

Michikazu Kojima is an economist specialising in environmental policies, especially waste management and recycling in Asian countries. While currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues at ERIA, since 2015 he has also been the Chief Senior Researcher at the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) under Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). He has long been actively engaged in the field of international cooperation and also serves as a member of the Expert Working Group on Environmentally Sound Management under the Basel Convention and the Technical Expert Committee for Green Industry Platform by UNIDO, and is a course leader of JICA training courses on recycling policy. He has a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues

Michikazu Kojima is an economist specialising in environmental policies, especially waste management and recycling in Asian countries. While currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues at ERIA, since 2015 he has also been the Chief Senior Researcher at the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) under Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). He has long been actively engaged in the field of international cooperation and also serves as a member of the Expert Working Group on Environmentally Sound Management under the Basel Convention and the Technical Expert Committee for Green Industry Platform by UNIDO, and is a course leader of JICA training courses on recycling policy. He has a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

AYAKO MIZUNO

Programme Manager

Ayako Mizuno is a programme manager working at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD) in ERIA since November 2020. She is seconded from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) where she is a programme manager at Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Area. Previously, she held positions in the international development field as part of bilateral and multilateral cooperation for over 12 years in North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

AYAKO MIZUNO

Programme Manager

Ayako Mizuno is a programme manager working at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD) in ERIA since November 2020. She is seconded from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) where she is a programme manager at Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Area. Previously, she held positions in the international development field as part of bilateral and multilateral cooperation for over 12 years in North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

FUSANORI IWASAKI

Research Fellow

Fusanori Iwasaki is a Research Fellow at the Regional Knowledge Centre. His research interests are in the fields of Political Science and International Relations as well as International Business studies. He is currently involved in several ERIA research projects, such as the study on the regional economic integration of ASEAN and East Asia, the automotive and parts industry, marine plastic issues in Asia, as well as small and medium enterprises in Asia. Prior to joining ERIA, he was a research fellow at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DC1). He holds a master's degree from the Legal and Political Studies Program at the Graduate School of Law at Kyoto University, Japan, where he specialises in International Relations. He is also an Adjunct Researcher at the Research Institute of Auto and Parts Industries at Waseda University, Japan; a Consulting Fellow at the Research Institute of Economy Trade and Industry (RIETI), Japan; a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for International Trade and Investment (ITI), Japan.

FUSANORI IWASAKI

Research Fellow

Fusanori Iwasaki is a Research Fellow at the Regional Knowledge Centre. His research interests are in the fields of Political Science and International Relations as well as International Business studies. He is currently involved in several ERIA research projects, such as the study on the regional economic integration of ASEAN and East Asia, the automotive and parts industry, marine plastic issues in Asia, as well as small and medium enterprises in Asia. Prior to joining ERIA, he was a research fellow at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DC1). He holds a master's degree from the Legal and Political Studies Program at the Graduate School of Law at Kyoto University, Japan, where he specialises in International Relations. He is also an Adjunct Researcher at the Research Institute of Auto and Parts Industries at Waseda University, Japan; a Consulting Fellow at the Research Institute of Economy Trade and Industry (RIETI), Japan; a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for International Trade and Investment (ITI), Japan.

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

Capacity Building Expert

Indradhi Faisal Ibrahim is the Capacity Building Expert at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, ERIA. Prior to joining ERIA in April 2025, he worked as a waste management expert and consultant on various projects across the ASEAN and East Asia region. His expertise includes waste management, plastic pollution, material flow analysis, capacity building, youth development, and policy analysis. He has contributed to numerous international development initiatives, including those led by the UN and US government agency. He also brings experience from the private sector and research institution. Indradhi holds a Master’s degree in Marine Plastic Abatement and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering.

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

Capacity Building Expert

Indradhi Faisal Ibrahim is the Capacity Building Expert at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, ERIA. Prior to joining ERIA in April 2025, he worked as a waste management expert and consultant on various projects across the ASEAN and East Asia region. His expertise includes waste management, plastic pollution, material flow analysis, capacity building, youth development, and policy analysis. He has contributed to numerous international development initiatives, including those led by the UN and US government agency. He also brings experience from the private sector and research institution. Indradhi holds a Master’s degree in Marine Plastic Abatement and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering.

ELSA NOVIANI

Knowledge Management Supervisor

Elsa Noviani is the Knowledge Management Supervisor at ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris. Before joining the Centre in October 2022, she served as a communications officer for various development programmes on women's empowerment, children's education, and public health. With over ten years of experience across the for-profit and non-profit sectors, she has developed proficiency in communication strategy, digital communication management, social impact communication, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), and behaviour change communication. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science from Universitas Padjadjaran.

ELSA NOVIANI

Knowledge Management Supervisor

Elsa Noviani is the Knowledge Management Supervisor at ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris. Before joining the Centre in October 2022, she served as a communications officer for various development programmes on women's empowerment, children's education, and public health. With over ten years of experience across the for-profit and non-profit sectors, she has developed proficiency in communication strategy, digital communication management, social impact communication, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), and behaviour change communication. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science from Universitas Padjadjaran.

AULIA S. SUWARNO

Research Associate

Aulia Salsabella Suwarno is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Before joining ERIA in in January 2023, she worked as a Data Analyst for the Minister’s Delivery Unit of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia, where she was involved in the formulation of the ministry’s Blue Economy Roadmap for 2045. In parallel, her passion for environmental conservation drove her to co-establish a youth environmental organization called Pratisara Bumi, aimed to promote awareness among Indonesian youths through social media. Her educational video about marine plastic debris won first place in the #Indonesia4Climate competition held by FPCI. Aulia holds a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography from Institut Teknologi Bandung.

AULIA S. SUWARNO

Research Associate

Aulia Salsabella Suwarno is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Before joining ERIA in in January 2023, she worked as a Data Analyst for the Minister’s Delivery Unit of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia, where she was involved in the formulation of the ministry’s Blue Economy Roadmap for 2045. In parallel, her passion for environmental conservation drove her to co-establish a youth environmental organization called Pratisara Bumi, aimed to promote awareness among Indonesian youths through social media. Her educational video about marine plastic debris won first place in the #Indonesia4Climate competition held by FPCI. Aulia holds a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography from Institut Teknologi Bandung.

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

Senior Research Assistant

Lyra Asaria Uthan is the Research Assistant for the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA, where she started her formal career in January 2023. Before joining the team, she was engaged with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Mawas in an environmental education program targeting children in the surrounding conservation area in Central Kalimantan, in which she was part of the project-based editing team. Lyra is currently supporting the team on the administrative and logistical front to ensure seamless execution of various activities of the Knowledge Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Social degree in International Relations from Universitas Diponegoro.

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

Senior Research Assistant

Lyra Asaria Uthan is the Research Assistant for the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA, where she started her formal career in January 2023. Before joining the team, she was engaged with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Mawas in an environmental education program targeting children in the surrounding conservation area in Central Kalimantan, in which she was part of the project-based editing team. Lyra is currently supporting the team on the administrative and logistical front to ensure seamless execution of various activities of the Knowledge Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Social degree in International Relations from Universitas Diponegoro.

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

Research Assistant

Ghita Fadhila Andrini is the Research Assistant for the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Before joining the team in September 2023, she studied International Relations where she focused on human security issues, particularly in the Middle East. During her undergraduate study, Ghita published several journal articles concerning human security and developed a strong interest in sustainable development. She holds a Bachelor of International Relations degree from Universitas Padjadjaran.

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

Research Assistant

Ghita Fadhila Andrini is the Research Assistant for the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Before joining the team in September 2023, she studied International Relations where she focused on human security issues, particularly in the Middle East. During her undergraduate study, Ghita published several journal articles concerning human security and developed a strong interest in sustainable development. She holds a Bachelor of International Relations degree from Universitas Padjadjaran.

CELINE KUSNADI

Research Associate for Capacity Building

Celine Kusnadi is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris under ERIA. She conducts research and addresses capacity building needs across diverse stakeholders on plastic waste issues in ASEAN, helping Member States strengthen waste management systems and advance sustainable practices in line with the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris. Previously, Celine worked at the US-ASEAN Business Council, coordinating advocacy between the public and private sectors to promote regional cooperation on digital trade and the sustainable economy. She engaged the ASEAN Secretariat and sectoral bodies through policy dialogues, recommendation papers, business missions, and training initiatives. Her earlier experience spans NGOs and think tanks in Iowa, Washington, D.C., and Jakarta. Celine holds a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa.

CELINE KUSNADI

Research Associate for Capacity Building

Celine Kusnadi is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris under ERIA. She conducts research and addresses capacity building needs across diverse stakeholders on plastic waste issues in ASEAN, helping Member States strengthen waste management systems and advance sustainable practices in line with the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris. Previously, Celine worked at the US-ASEAN Business Council, coordinating advocacy between the public and private sectors to promote regional cooperation on digital trade and the sustainable economy. She engaged the ASEAN Secretariat and sectoral bodies through policy dialogues, recommendation papers, business missions, and training initiatives. Her earlier experience spans NGOs and think tanks in Iowa, Washington, D.C., and Jakarta. Celine holds a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa.

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

Research Associate

Aulia Ulfatunnisa is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Starting her interest in waste management issues since high school, Aulia has immersed herself in diverse environmental efforts both locally and internationally, such as clean-up activities, environmental teaching, community development, research, and consulting. Prior to joining the team in April 2025, she worked as a Project Manager and Project Officer for various waste management projects at Waste4Change, bringing her expertise in feasibility studies, infrastructure development, recycling, economic assessment, and policy analysis for sustainable waste management. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

Research Associate

Aulia Ulfatunnisa is a Research Associate at the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA. Starting her interest in waste management issues since high school, Aulia has immersed herself in diverse environmental efforts both locally and internationally, such as clean-up activities, environmental teaching, community development, research, and consulting. Prior to joining the team in April 2025, she worked as a Project Manager and Project Officer for various waste management projects at Waste4Change, bringing her expertise in feasibility studies, infrastructure development, recycling, economic assessment, and policy analysis for sustainable waste management. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

ANNISA SHABRINA

Knowledge Management Assistant

Annisa is a Knowledge Management Assistant at ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris. Prior to joining the team in July 2025, she gained valuable experience in educational and environmental NGOs, working as a project and communications officer where she built her expertise in project coordination, strategic communication, and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons.) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia.

ANNISA SHABRINA

Knowledge Management Assistant

Annisa is a Knowledge Management Assistant at ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris. Prior to joining the team in July 2025, she gained valuable experience in educational and environmental NGOs, working as a project and communications officer where she built her expertise in project coordination, strategic communication, and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons.) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia.

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris is run by a dedicated team of experts with backgrounds in environmental policy, international development, marine affairs, oceanography and communication.

REO KAWAMURA

REO KAWAMURA

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

AYAKO MIZUNO

AYAKO MIZUNO

FUSANORI IWASAKI

FUSANORI IWASAKI

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

ELSA NOVIANI

ELSA NOVIANI

AULIA S. SUWARNO

AULIA S. SUWARNO

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

CELINE KUSNADI

CELINE KUSNADI

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

ANNISA SHABRINA

ANNISA SHABRINA

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Our Team

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris is run by a dedicated team of experts with backgrounds in environmental policy, international development, marine affairs, oceanography and communication.

REO KAWAMURA

REO KAWAMURA

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

MICHIKAZU KOJIMA

AYAKO MIZUNO

AYAKO MIZUNO

FUSANORI IWASAKI

FUSANORI IWASAKI

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

INDRADHI F. IBRAHIM

ELSA NOVIANI

ELSA NOVIANI

AULIA S. SUWARNO

AULIA S. SUWARNO

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

LYRA ASARIA UTHAN

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

GHITA FADHILA ANDRINI

CELINE KUSNADI

CELINE KUSNADI

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

AULIA ULFATUNNISA

ANNISA SHABRINA

ANNISA SHABRINA

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