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Dr. Hajime Chiba is a pioneering researcher in marine robotics, specializing in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for environmental monitoring and disaster response. His primary contributions center on developing intelligent robotic systems capable of autonomously tracking and monitoring subsea plumes resulting from oil spills and gas leaks—a critical capability for mitigating ecological disasters. His most influential work, an autonomous underwater robot designed for this purpose (2017), has garnered 26 citations, establishing a foundational approach in the field. Chiba’s research integrates buoyancy control mechanisms for precise depth management, as demonstrated in his 2016 study on AUV depth control, and extends to comprehensive field operations and data analysis from real-world seabed leak scenarios. His achievements include the successful deployment and validation of these robots in challenging underwater environments, providing actionable data for spill response teams. By advancing autonomous tracking and monitoring technologies, Chiba has significantly enhanced our ability to detect, assess, and respond to subsea environmental threats, making his work indispensable for researchers and engineers in marine robotics and environmental science.