Biologist and Science Educator, Diego holds a Masters and a PhD degrees in Plants Systematics and General System Sciences. Passionate by plants, in particular ferns, Diego created this portal to share his productions with different communities.
Diego Works as a Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo, Japan.
Publications
Under preparation
Catalog of type specimens of the TI collection in the University of Tokyo, Japan
Tomitaro Makino’s plant expedition to Taiwan
Lecanopteris boninensis (Curti’s Botanical Magazine)
Phylogeny of the Japanese and Korean species of Adonis (Ranunculaceae)
Morphology and ploidy variance of Plagiogyria adnata (Plagiogyriaceae) in the Yakushima Island.
Phylogenetics of Hymenophyllum subgenus Mecodium using herbarium voucher samples
Accepted articles
17. Shuto, K., Vasques, D.T., & Ikeda, H. (2024) Lectotypification of Adonis multiflora (Ranunculaceae). J. Jap. Bot. (in press).
16. Vasques D.T. (2024). Adiantopsis dichotoma (Pteridaceae), an endemic species to Brazil. Journ. Nipp. Fern. Club, 4 (46): 25–27.
15. Dong, S. Y., & Vasques, D. T. (2023). Notes on the typification of Angiopteris tamdaoensis and A. tonkinensis (Marattiaceae). Phytotaxa, 622(5), 298–300.
14. Gonzatti, F., Vasques, D. T., Windisch, P. G., Ritter, M. R., & Ito, M. (2023). Systematics and Taxonomy of the Hymenophyllum polyanthos Complex in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Domain. Systematic Botany 48(1): 55-77.
13. Phylogeny, morphology and distribution of the Hymenophyllum polyanthos (Sw.) Sw. species complex (Hymenophyllaceae, Polypodiidae) in Japan. Vasques, D.T., & Ebihara A. Taiwania, 67(4), p. 524-538, 2022.
12. Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a collaborative scientific network. BRAZIL FLORA GROUP et al. Taxon, v. 71, n. 1, p. 178-198, 2022.
11. Teaching Botany and Active Learning Methodologies: A case study about a Post-graduate course in Brazil. Vasques D.T., de Freitas K.C., & Ursi Suzana (2021). IOSTE 2021 1(2), 301-309.
10. Phylogenetics of Japanese Geranium (Geraniaceae) using chloroplast genome sequences and genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms. Kurata S., Vasques D.T., Sakaguchi S., Hirota S.K., Kurashima O., Suyama Y., … & Ito M. (2021). Plant Systematics and Evolution, 307(6), 1-12.
9. Flora of herbaceous and arboreous plants in Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo, Japan. Kurata, S., Ishikawa, N., Vasques, D. T., Saito, M. U., Kurashima, O., & Ito, M. (2021). Biodiversity Data Journal, 9.
8. Active Learning of Plants Biology – Report on an Effort to Educate Science Teachers in Brazil. Vasques, D. T., & Ursi, S. In Conference proceedings. libreriauniversitaria. it Edizioni., 401-405, 2020.
7. Phylogeny of Hymenophyllum subg. Mecodium (Hymenophyllaceae), with special focus on the diversity of the Hymenophyllum polyanthos species complex. Vasques, D. T., Ebihara, A., Hirai, R. Y., Prado, J., & Motomi, I. Plant Systematics and Evolution, 305(9), 811-825, 2019.
6. Adaptation and Validation of the Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) for Tertiary English Writing Courses in Japan. Maninang, J., Yoshida, L., Ellinger, J., & Vasques, D. T. In Conference proceedings. libreriauniversitaria. it Edizioni, 503-507, 2018.
5. Investigation of the Short Grit Scale for Use in an English Writing Course in Japanese Higher Education. Ellinger, J., Yoshida, L., Vasques, D. T., & Maninang, J. In Conference proceedings (p. 76). libreriauniversitaria. it Edizioni, 76-79, 2018.
4. Validity and Reliability of the Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ II) in the Context of a Japanese University. Vasques, D. T., Yoshida, L., Ellinger, J., & Solomon, J. In Conference proceedings (p.80). libreriauniversitaria. it Edizioni, 80-84, 2018.
3. The felt fern genus Pyrrosia Mirbel (Polypodiaceae) – A new subgeneric classification with a molecular phylogenic analysis based on three plastid markers. Vasques, D.T., Ebihara, A., & Ito, M. Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geographica 68 (2), 65-82, 2017.
2. Science Tutorials in an English-Language Program for Science Students. Yamamura, K., Vasques, D.T., & Gally, T. Komaba Journal of English Education, 7, 73-95, 2016
1. Campyloneurum C.Presl (Polypodiaceae) in São Paulo state, Brazil. Vasques, D. T., & Prado, J. Hoehnea, 38(2), 147-164, 2011.
Other publications
Dicksoniaceae in Flora do Brasil 2020 under construction. Della, A.P., Vasques, D.T. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Available at: <http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora/floradobrasil/FB90945>. Accessed on: 02 Jan. 2019
Hemidictyaceae in Flora do Brasil 2020 under construction. Della, A.P., Vasques, D.T. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Available at: <http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora/floradobrasil/FB126915>. Accessed on: 02 Jan. 2019
Plagiogyriaceae in Flora do Brasil 2020 under construction. Vasques, D.T.*, Della, A.P. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Available at: <http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora/floradobrasil/FB91534>. Accessed on: 02 Jan. 2019
Books and chapters
Vasques, D.T. (2021). 「植物多様性をテーマとした論文執筆を学ぶ授業」―オンラインデータベースに基づく授業事例―」.東京大学教養教育高度化機構アクティブラーニング部門編『東京大学のアクティブラーニングー教室・オンラインでの授業実施と支援』、東京大学出版会. ISBN: 978-4-13-053093-4 [In Japanese]
Vasques, D.T., Freitas, K.C. & Ursi, S.(2021)「Aprendizado Ativo no Ensino de Botânica」、Universidade de Sao Paulo. ISBN: 978-65-88234-02-0 [In Portuguese]
Articles in Japanese
東京大学におけるオンライン授業の始まりと展望. 田浦健次朗, 明比英高, 秋田英範, 郡司彩, 工藤知宏, 空閑洋平, 栗田佳代子, 黒田裕文, 三浦紗江, 中村文隆, 中村宏, 小川剛史, 岡田和也, 坂口菊恵, 関谷貴之, 柴山悦哉, 玉造潤史, 友西大, 椿本弥生, Vasques, D.T., 吉田塁. コンピュータ ソフトウェア, 37(3), 2-8, 2020.
Talks
Genetic diversity in the Japanese wild species of Adonis L. (Ranunculaceae) and the “Fukujuso” traditionally cultivated plants. Vasques D.T., Ishikawa N., Kurata S., Takahashi D., Nanami S., Ikeda H., 23th Congress of Japanese Plant Taxonomy, Mar. 2024.
Revisiting the history of the TI herbarium to envision the future of herbaria in Japan, Vasques D.T., Mikouchi A.K., Akiko S. & Ikeda H., Kew State of World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium, Oct. 2023.
Interactive Experience Model and Multiple Intelligences Theory, Vasques D.T., UTokyo Discipline-Based Education Research Journal Club, Nov. 2021.
“Mechanisms of Evolution in Plants”, Vasques D.T., Modern and Traditional Tools for the Study of Ferns and Lycophytes, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Brazil, Nov. 2021.
“Cryptic species and reticulate evolution in Ferns”, Vasques D.T., Modern and Traditional Tools for the Study of Ferns and Lycophytes, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Brazil, Nov. 2021.
「地球の裏側から:ブラジルで見たシダ植物の魅力と多様性」, Vasques D.T., Japanese fernists Society, Oct.2021.
「ホソバコケシノブ種複合体の形態的・系統的多様性: 日本での事例研究」, Vasques, D.T., Ebihata,A., Ito,M., 20th Congress of the Plant Taxonomy Society of Japan, Mar. 2021.
“Teaching Botany and Active Learning Methodologies: A case Study about a Post-graduation Discipline in Brazil”, Ursi,S. Vasques, D.T., Freitas, K.C., International Organization for Science and Technology Education 2020 Online Conference, Feb. 2021.
“The Bloom’s Taxonomy”, Vasques D.T., UTokyo Discipline-Based Education Research Journal Club, Feb. 2021.
“Taxonomic treatment for the species of Hymenophyllum subgenus Mecodium (Hymenophyllaceae) in Brazil, based on morphological and molecular data”, F. Gonzatti, D.T. Vasques, P. Windisch, Ferns in Focus Symposium 2020, Sao Paulo/ Brazil, Jul. 2020 [Approved・Postponed].
“Active Learning of Plants Biology – Report on an Effort to Educate Science Teachers in Brazil”, D.T. Vasques, S. Ursi, 9th New Perspectives in Science Education, Florence/ Italy, Mar. 2020.
“Morphological and molecular correlation between Hymenophyllum polyanthos (Sw.) Sw. populations in Brazil’s Atlantic rain forest”, F.P. Abreu, F. Gonzatti, P.G. Windisch, D.T. Vasques, M. Ito, 70th National Congress of Botany/ Brazil, p.980, Oct. 2019.
“Active learning of evolution, Systematics and Taxonomy of plants: telling the history of Ginkgo biloba L. through a board game”, R. Sakata, M.J. Jorquera, D.T. Vasques, 18th Congress of the Plant Taxonomy Society of Japan/ Japan, p.8, Mar. 2019.
“Validity and Reliability of the Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQII) in the Context of a Japanese University”, D.T. Vasques, L. Yoshida, J. Ellinger, J.S. Maninang, 7th New Perspectives in Science Education, Florence/ Italy, p.32, Mar. 2018
“Phylogeny and distribution of the Hymenophyllum polyanthos (Sw.) Sw. species complex, with focus on the South America clade”, D.T. Vasques, 68th National Congress of Botany/ Brazil, p.18, Aug. 2017 [GUEST SPEAKER].
“Delimitation of cryptic species within the Hymenophyllum polyanthos (Sw.) Sw. (Hymenophyllaceae) species complex”, D.T. Vasques, A. Ebihata, M. Ito, 15th Congress of the Plant Taxonomy Society of Japan, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4497.2407, Mar. 2016.
“Three-way tutorials for creating a simulated STEM community”, K. Yamamura, D.T. Vasques, 7th Symposium on Writing Centers in Asia, Mar. 2015.
“A Molecular Phylogeny for the Genus Pyrrosia Mirbel (Polypodiaceae) based on Three Plastidial Genes”, D.T. Vasques, A. Ebihara, M. Ito, Asian Fern Symposium/ Indonesia, Aug. 2014.
“Active Learning of English through Science: the University of Tokyo’s ALESS Program”, D.T. Vasques, Y. Otani, 6th Symposium of Writing Centers in Asia, Mar 2014.
“Campyloneurum C. Presl (Polypodiaceae) in São Paulo State, Brazil”, D.T. Vasques, J. Prado, XVIII Congress of the Botanical Society of São Paulo. Nov. 2010.
Diego Tavares Vasques Ph.D. 