Professional summary

Shinji joined UKCEH in July 2022 and has since progressed his research as a Vertebrate Ecotoxicologist. His work is predominantly in (i) statistically analysing the PBMS (Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme) data for monitoring the temporal and spatial variation of the exposure of wildlife to various chemical pollutants (metals, rodenticides, etc.) and (ii) publishing the results to the publics (e.g., scientific articles, contract reports, oral & poster presentations in meetings/conferences).

One of his research topics is 'the functional role of biodiversity in the exposure of wildlife to chemical contaminants'. This subject is based on the dilution effect in disease ecology, and he assumes that this 'dilution effect' concept could be applied to ecotoxicology: diversified resources might influence the transfer of contaminants from some high-accumulating resources to animals at a higher trophic level.

He has previously held various research and lecturing positions at: the University of Franche-Comté, Besançon, France. 

Selected publications

Ozaki Shinji et al. , (2024), Significant turning point: common buzzard (Buteo buteo) exposure to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the United Kingdom. Environmental Science & Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c09052

Ozaki Shinji et al. , (2023), Second generation anticoagulant rodenticide residues in barn owls 2022.

Devalloir Quentin et al. , (2023), Environmental pollution and nutritional quality modulate immune response of the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) through hormonal disturbances. Environmental Pollution, 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122100

Ozaki Shinji et al. , (2023), The importance of in-year seasonal fluctuations for biomonitoring of apex predators: a case study of 14 essential and non-essential elements in the liver of the common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in the United Kingdom. Environmental Pollution, 323, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121308

Ozaki Shinji et al. , (2022), Second generation anticoagulant rodenticide residues in barn owls 2021. https://pbms.ceh.ac.uk/sites/default/files/Stewardship-2021-owls_FINAL.pdf

Other Publications

Pfendler S., Ciadamidaro L., Ozaki S., Bonin A., Taberlet P., Zappelini C., Maillard F., Blaudez D., Chalot M., 2024. Differential effects of tree species identity on rhizospheric bacterial and fungal community richness and composition across multiple trace element-contaminated sites. Science of the Total Environment. 912. 168600.

https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0048969723072285

Alaoui-Sosse B., Ozaki S., Barriquand L., De Luca D., Cennamo P., Valot B., Alaoui-Sosse L., Bourgeade P., Bousta F., Aleya L., Pfendler S., 2023. Assessment of microbial communities colonizing the Azé prehistoric cave. Journal of Cultural Heritage. 59, 1-9.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1296207422001881

Ozaki, S., Fritsch, C., Mora, F., Cornier, T., Scheifler, R., Raoul, F., 2022. Vegetation shapes aboveground invertebrate communities more than soil properties and pollution: a preliminary investigation on a metal-contaminated site. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 29, 2792–2805.

https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.14823

Ozaki, S., Fritsch, C., Valot, B., Mora, F., Cornier, T., Scheifler, R., Raoul, F., 2019. How do richness and composition of diet shape trace metal exposure in a free-living generalist rodent, Apodemus sylvaticus. Environmental Science & Technology. 53, 5977–5986.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b07194

Ozaki, S., Fritsch, C., Valot, B., Mora, F., Cornier, T., Scheifler, R., Raoul, F., 2018. Does pollution influence small mammal diet in the field? A metabarcoding approach in a generalist consumer. Molecular Ecology. 27, 3700–3713.

https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.14823