TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF ENGIGNEERING DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

STAFF

The first section

Professor:Momoyo Gota
Laboratory
Momoyo Gota

Field of expertise: Architectural/City Planning, Architectural Design
Courses taught: Basic Design 1, Architectural Planning 1, 2, Architectural Design and Drawing 3, Design and Exercise of Division 1, Architectural/Urban Design

[Biography]
1988: Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
1990: Completed master's course, Graduate School, University of Tokyo
1992: Withdrew from doctoral course, Graduate School, University of Tokyo
1992: Assistant, University of Tokyo
1998: Doctor of Engineering
1999: Co-President of first-class registered architect office "Interspace Architects"
2003: Associate Professor, Tokyo Denki University
2009: Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science

[Research]
Morphological Research on Gaps in Urban Spaces (doctoral thesis), Numerical Analysis of Spatial Systems in Low-Rise High-Density Housing Clusters in Cities, etc.

[Works]
Cells House (2007 Works Collection of the Architectural Institute of Japan), House on Gakuen-Odori (Sustainable Housing Prize, Institute for Building Environment and Conservation Director's Prize, 2009)

[Publications]
Spatial Elements (co-author, Inoue Shoin, 2003), Dictionary of Spatial Science for Architectural and Urban Planning (co-author, Inoue Shoin, 2005)

Professor: Taku SakaushiLaboratory
Taku Sakaushi

Field of expertise: Architectural design
Courses taught: Architectural space theory, Architectural design 2. Advanced architectural design

[Biography]
1983 Bachelor of engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
1985 Master of architecture, UCLA
1986 Master of engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
1986 Nikken Sekkei
1998 Associate Founder of O.F.D.A.architect`s studio
2007 Doctor of engineering, Shinshu University.
2008 Professor of Shinshu University
2011 Professor of Tokyo University of Science

Associate Professor:
Ryohei KumagaiLaboratory
Ryohei Kumagai

Field of expertise: Building construction, Architectural Planning Courses taught: Descriptive Geometry, Building construction planning A and B, Architectural Design and Drawing 1, Design and Exercise of Division 1


Born in Saga prefecture in 1976. Received the Dr. Engineering in 2008 fromThe University of Tokyo. Studied at the Tokyo Metropolitan University(undergraduate), The University of Tokyo(graduate school) and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya(Postgrado 2004-2006). After the completion from the Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, served as a JSPS Research Fellow at the Tokyo Metropolitan University until 2009. From 2009 dedicated as an Assistant professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering (Division II) in Tokyo university of Science. From 2012 research and education on building construction and architectural rehabilitation as an associate professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science.

Associate Professor:
Madoka KayanokiLaboratory
栢木まどか

Field of expertise: History of modern architecture
Courses taught: Basic Design 2 , History of Japanese Architecture , History of Modern Architecture, History of City, Architectural Design and Drawing

[Biography]
1999: Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
2001: Completed master's course, Graduate School, Tokyo University of Science
2007: Completed doctoral course, Graduate School, Tokyo University of Science Doctor of Engineering
2007: Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2012: Project Assistant Professor, Global Center of Excellence for Sustainable Urban Regeneration , University of Tokyo
2013: Project researcher, Japan Cultural Heritage Consultancy
2014: Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science

Associate Professor: Kaon Ko
Kaon Ko

Field of expertise:
Architectural Design, Architectural/City Planning

[Biography]
2003: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon
2003: OBRA Architects (NY)
2008: Master of Architecture, Cranbrook Academy of Art
2008: Architectural design practice
2012: Researcher, Architectural Association (Emergent Technologies)
2015: Doctor of Engineering, University of Tokyo
2015: Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science

Assistant Professor:Shingo Saito
Shingo Saito

Field of expertise:Architectural Planning and Design, History and Theory of Architecture

[Biography]
2010: Graduated from the Waseda University, Department of Architecture
2011: EM2N/Switzerland(IAESTE)
2012: Master of Architecture, the Graduate School
2012: Research Associate, Waseda University
2014: Research and Research Project Manager (Archives of Kiyonori Kikutake) , National Archives of Modern Architecture
2015: Assistant Professor, Waseda University
2018: Co-Founder of “akarui.co.jp”
2021: Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science

【Works】
OIMACHI EKIMAE PUBLIC TOILET, etc.

【Publications】
“Sanin and Architecture Kiyonori Kikutake” (co-author, Kenchiku ShiryoKenkyusha, 2021)
“Kiyonori Kikutake | Tokoen (MODERN MOVEMENT)” (co-author, Kenchiku ShiryoKenkyusha, 2021)
“Report on Investigation and Record of former Miyakonojo Civic Hall” (co-author, AIJ,2020)
“Kiyonori Kikutake | Miyakonojo Civic Hall (MODERN MOVEMENT)” (co-author,Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha, 2019)

【Awards】
“OIMACHI EKIMAE PUBLIC SPACE Design Competition” Grand prize, etc.

Assistant Professor:Sota Adachi
Sota Adachi

Field of expertise: Architectural Planning and Design
Course taught: Basic Design 1, Architectural Design and Drawing 3, Design and Exercise of Division 1

[Biography]
2017: Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2019: Master of Engineering, Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2022: Doctor of Engineering, Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2022: Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science

[Research]
Formation and Shrinking Process of Coal Mining Areas, etc.

【Awards】
2017: AIJ Graduation Thesis Award
2017: Published in the Excellent Research Reports of AIJ Kanto Branch
2018: ISAIA Excellent Research Award in Academic Sessions Oral Presentation
2021: Dean's Award (Research), Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2021: Excellent Award in the Student Thesis Contest (doctoral thesis category) of Association of Urban Housing Sociences

Assistant Professor: Aki Hayakawa
Aki Hayakawa

Field of expertise: Architectural planning, Environmental Psychology
Courses taught: Basic Design 2, Design and Exercise of Division 1

[Biography]
2008: B.Sc. of Life Studies. Dept. of Human Environment Design, School of Life Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
2010: M.Sc. in Life studies. Graduate School of Human Environmental Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
2012: Assistant, Dept. of Human Environment Design, School of Life Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
2021: Dr. Arch. Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University.
2023: Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science.

[Research]
Architectural spaces that support children's independent activities and interiors. Self-care space for children.

Associate: Sho Kanazawa
Sho Kanazawa

[Biography]
2012: Bachelor of Engineering. Tokyo University of Science
2014: Master of Engineering. Tokyo University of Science
2014: Hiroyuki Shinozaki & Associates, Architects
2016: Architectural design practice

Associate: Akira Iguro
Akira Iguro

[Biography]
2015: Bachelor of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2018: Master of Engineering, Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf IMLA
2018: YEWO LANDSCAPES GmbH
2019: YAMA ARCHITECTS & PARTNERS
2021: Nikken Sekkei, Landscape Design Group
2023: Associate, Tokyo University of Science (Present)

The second section

Professor:
Takashi KurabuchiLaboratory
Takashi Kurabuchi

Field of expertise: Air environment and ventilation equipment
Courses taught: Outline of Building Environment (1st year, 1st semester), Building Light Environment (1st year, 2nd semester), Building Air Environment (2nd year, 1st semester), Outline of Building Equipment and Systems (2nd year, 2nd semester), Measurement and Evaluation of Building Environment (3rd year, 1st semester), Experiment and Exercise of Division 2 (3rd year, 2nd semester)

[Biography]
1982: Graduated from Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo
1985: Assistant, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo
1986-1987: Guest Researcher, US National Institute of Standards and Technology
1992: Full-time Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2003: Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science

Since his graduation research, Professor Kurabuchi has been working in the field of indoor air quality and ventilation. He is now working to examine the "sick house" problem, promotion of energy conservation in homes through the use of ventilation, and other issues. He interacts with overseas researchers through symposiums and other venues for collaboration.

[Publications]
Architecture Course for Beginners, Building Environment (Ichigaya Publishing, 2006), etc.

[Awards]
Encouragement Prize of the Architectural Institute of Japan (1994)
Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan Award (2005, 2009, 2009)
Technology Fellow of the Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan (2007)

Professor:Tatsuo NagaiLaboratory
Tatsuo Nagai

Field of expertise: Thermal environment, air-conditioning equipment
Courses taught: (Part 1) Outline of Architecture (1st year, 1st semester), Outline of Building Environment (1st year, 1st semester), Building Thermal Environment (2nd year, 1st semester), Building Environment A (3rd year, 1st semester), Measurement and Evaluation of Building Environment (3rd year, 1st semester), Experiment and Exercise of Division 2 (3rd year, 2nd semester) (Part 2) None (Graduate School) Special Topics in Building Environment d (2nd semester)

After studying building environment engineering at university, Professor Nagai worked for a construction company, and was involved in research on building equipment and real-world design. After that, he switched to a research career, and he has been with the Tokyo University of Science since April 2005. He is engaged in research on thermal systems comprised of buildings and air-conditioning systems, and his current topics of interest include: dynamic optimization of air-conditioning operation control using the heat capacity of the building frame, and development of methods to measure insulation performance in homes.

Professor: Toshihiro Nonaka
Toshihiro Nonaka

Field of expertise: Air environment and natural ventilation
Courses taught: Building Light Environment (1st year, 1st and 2nd semester), Building Air Environment (2nd year, 1st and 2nd semester), Outline of Building Equipment and Systems (2nd year, 2nd semester), Measurement and Evaluation of Building Environment (3rd year, 1st semester), Experiment and Exercise of Division 2 (3rd year, 2nd semester)

[Biography]
1996: Bachelor of Engineering, Nihon University
1998: Master of Engineering, Nihon University
1998 ~ 2019: TOSTEM Co., Ltd.
2010: Doctor of Philosophy, Tokyo University of Science
2022: Professor, Tokyo University of Science

[Publications]
The mechanism of making comfortable dwellings using cross ventilation (in Japanese) (co-author, X-Knowledge, 2021)
HEAT20 design guidebook 2021 Good manner for housing insulation (in Japanese) (co-author, Kenchiku Gijutsu, 2021)

Assistant Professor: Jeongil Kim
Jeongil Kim

Field of expertise: Building Environmental Engineering, Building Equipment, Zero Energy House
Courses taught: Outline of Building Environment, Building Acoustics, Lighting and Visual
Environment 1 & 2, Measurement and Evaluation of Building Environment, Experiment and Exercise of Division 2

[Biography]
2008: Bachelor of Engineering, Pukyong National University
2010: Master of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
2013: Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Tokyo
2013 ~ 2014: Misawa Homes Institute of Research and Development Co.,Ltd.
2014 ~ 2016: Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation
2016 ~ 2020: Senior Researcher, Misawa Homes Institute of Research and Development Co.,Ltd.
2020: Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science (Present)

Assistant Professor: Kohei Terashima

The third section

Professor: Osamu Takahashi
Osamu Takahashi

Field of expertise:
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Professor: Takumi ItoLaboratory
Takumi Ito

Field of expertise: Steel structures, earthquake engineering
Courses taught: Building Structural Design, Metal Structure 1-3, Experiment of Building Structure and Materials

[Biography]
1976: Born in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture
1999: Research on steel frame structures, earthquake engineering, mechanics of plasticity, and applied mechanics
2003: Completed doctoral course in Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo
2003: Doctor of Engineering
2004: Assistant, The University of Tokyo (From May 16)
2007: Assistant Professor, The University of Tokyo
2009: Junior Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2013: Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2017: Research fellow, The University of Tokyo, Institute of Industrial Science
2019: Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2022: Director, preArch (university launched venture)

Professor: Kei-ichi ImamotoLaboratory
Kei-ichi Imamoto

Field of expertise: Building materials, Reinforced concrete structure

【Biography】
1990: Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
1992: Completed master's course, Tokyo University of Science
1992: Tokyu construction, Co, Ltd.
2001: Ashikaga Institute of Technology
2008: Tokyo University of Science

Associate Professor: Masaki Kato
Masaki Kato

Field of expertise: Structural Engineering, Fire Resistance Performance
Courses taught: Structural Mechanics and Exercise, Building Structural Design, Experiment of Building Structure and Materials, Experiment and Exercise of Division 3

[Biography]
1985: Born in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
2008: Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
2010: Completed master's course, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2010-2023: Taisei Corporation
2018: Completed doctoral course, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2023: Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science

Assistant Professor: Yinli Chen

Assistant Professor: Natsuhiko Sakiyama

The basic basics

Professor: Makoto Yamakawa
Makoto Yamakawa

Field of expertise: Applied mathematics, Applied mechanics
Courses taught: Calculus 1, 2, Mathematical Science in Architecture

[Biography]
1996: Graduated from Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University
1998: Completed master's course, Graduate School, Kyoto University
1998: The Japan Research Institute, Ltd.
2004: Assistant, Kyoto University (Assistant Professor from 2007)
2013: Associate Professor, Tokyo Denki University (Professor from 2017)
2018: Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2009-2019: Visiting Researcher, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

The night course

Professor: Yoshihiro Hirotani
Yoshihiro Hirotani

Field of expertise:Architectural Design
Courses taught:Architectural Design and Drawing
Architectural Design
Architectural Design Exercise

[Biography]
1980: Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
1980: Archivision Architect and Associates.Co.Ltd.
2006: Founder of Archivision Hirotani Studio
2020: Professor of Tokyo University of Science

Practicing architectural design work and university educasion.

Assistant Professor: Soichiro Ohmura
Makoto Yamakawa

Field of expertise: Architectural design

[Biography]
2014 Bachelor of engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2015 architecten de vylder vinck taillieu
2017 Master of engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2018-2020 Assistant, Tokyo University of Science
2020 Doctor of engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2021 Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science

Assistant Professor: RIDENGAOQIER E
RIDENGAOQIER E

Field of Expertise: Concrete Engineering, Earthquake Engineering
Courses Taught: Experiment and Exercise of Building Structure and Materials, Experiment and Exercise of Division 3, Earthquake Engineering

【Biography】
2013: Bachelor of Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology
2013-2014: Exchange Foreign Student, Mie University
2016: Master of Science in Engineering, Mie University
2019: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Mie University
2019-2020: Technical Assistant, Mie University
2020: Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science (Present)

【Awards】
2016: The Excellent Presentation Award, 2016 Annual Conference of AIJ
2017: The Annual Paper Encouragement Award, JCI Annual Convention in SENDAI
2019: The Annual Paper Encouragement Award, JCI Annual Convention in SAPPORO

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