Prof. Hiroshi YOSHINO Profiles

　

Name Hiroshi Yoshino
Job Title Professor emeritus, Dr. Eng.
Institution

Department of Architecture and Building Science, 
Graduate School of Engineering, 
Tohoku University 
Sendai 980-8579, Japan
Education
1976 Doctor of Engineering from The University of Tokyo
Thesis Title Concentration Indoor Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Quality of Residential Buildings
1971-74 Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

1971

 Graduate from Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University
Work Experience
2004-2005 Head of Environment Facility Management Office, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
2003-2004 Head of Disaster The Disaster Control Research Center, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
2002-present Advisory Professor of Tongji University
2002-present Concurrent Professor of Hunan University.
2000 to 2001 Head of the Committee for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University
1992 to 2012 Professor of Department of Architecture and Building Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
1978-1992 Associate Professor of Department of Architecture and Building Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
1988-1989 Visiting Researcher of The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
1974-1978 Research Associate of Architectural Environmental Engineering, The Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Affiliation
2004-present Fellow of SHASE (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
2002-present Member of International Academy of Indoor Air Sciences
1995-present Member of Japanese Clinical Ecology
1994-present Member of JSHC (Japan Society of Healthy Cities)
1993-present Member of ISIAQ (International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate)
1990-present Member of Japanese Society of Biometeorology
1990-present Member of JSER (Japan Society of Energy and Resources)
1990-present Member of ISES (International Solar Energy Society)
1988-present Member of Japan Society of the Human-Environmental System
1988-present Member of JAWE (Japan Association for Wind Engineering)
1987-present Member of ASES (American Solar Energy Society)
1986-present Member of ASHRAE( American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
1986-present Member of Japan Society for Snow Engineering
1985-present Member of JSPH (Japan Society of Public Health)
1971-present Member of AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan)
Rewards
2008 Distinguished professor of Tohoku University
2007

Contributing to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize  (for 2007 to the IPCC)

2007 Fellow ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) 
2006 The JAABE Best Paper Award 2005 “Environmental Engineering Field” (Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering)
2005 Award of SHASE, Japan (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
Best paper award of Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
2000 Award of SHASE, Japan (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
1997 Award of SHASE, Japan (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
Award of Tohoku Chapter, AIJ, Japan (Architectural Institute of Japan)
1992 Award of SHASE, Japan (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
1992 Award of AIJ, Japan (Architectural Institute of Japan)
1975 Award of SHASE, Japan (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
Subjects of Research Works
1) Indoor environment and energy conservation in residential buildings
2) Ventilation and indoor air quality
3) Occupant’s health and indoor environment
4) Passive solar system performance
Scholarly and Professional Activities
○Academic Society in Japan

2007-present     Chairman, Committee of Global Environment, Architectural Institute of Japan

2004-present    Chairman, Committee of Ventilation Design, The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan

2004-2006          Chairman, Environment Education for Global Environment Era,                                                                    Architectural Institute of Japan  

2004-2006           Inspector, Architectural Institute of Japan

2003-2006           Chairman, Committee of Teaching Materials, Architectural Institute of Japan

2002-2006           President, Japan Society for Snow Engineering

2001-present     Director, Japan Society of the Human-Environmental System

2001-2005          Field Editor, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Architectural Institute of Japan

2001-2003           Chairman, Committee of Environmental Engineering, Architectural Institute of Japan

2000-2002           Director, the Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan

2000-2002           Director, Architectural Institute of Japan

1998-present     Director, Japan Clinical Ecology

1997-1999           Vice-President, Japan Society for Snow Engineering

Other than those, Yoshino is now in charge of a member of twelve committees in academic societies.
○International Conference: Chairman and Vice-Chairman
2007. Chairman, 6th International Conference on “Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2007)”, 28-31 October, Sendai , Japan
2007. Chairman of Technical Program Committee, The 4th International Workshop on Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings, 15-16 January, Harbin , China
2004. Vice-Chairman, 3rd International Workshop “Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings”, October, 2004, Xi’an
2002. Vice-Chairman, 2nd International Workshop “Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings in China”, August, 2002, Shanghai, China
2000. Vice-Chairman, The Third International Conference on Cold Climate Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning, 1-3 Nov., 2000, Sapporo, Japan
2000. Chairman, International Workshop “Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings in China”, 23 August, 2000, Sendai, Japan
1997. Chairman of Technical Committee, The 14th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Jan. 8-10, 1997, Kushiro, Japan.
1996. Vice-Chairman, 5th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms, 17-19 July, 1996, Yokohama, Japan
1992. Vice-Chairman, International Symposium on Room Air Convection and Ventilation Effectiveness, 22-24 July, 1992, Tokyo, Japan
○International Conference: International Scientific Committee and International Advisory Committee
2006. Healthy Building, Lisbon , Portugal
2006. The 5th International Conference on Cold Climate Heating, Moscow , Russia
2005. The 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 2005 Beijing
2004. International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms, 2004
2004. CIB World Building Congress, 2004 Tronto
2003. Healthy Buildings, 2003 Singapore
2003. Asia Pacific Conference on Built Environment, 2003 Hong Kong
2002. EPIC 2002 AIVC Energy Efficient & Healthy Buildings in Sustainable Cities, 2002 Lyon
2001. Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings, 2001 Changsha
○International Conference: Invited Speaker
2006. The 4th International Workshop on Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings, 15-16 January, Harbin
2004. 3rd International Workshop on Energy and Environment of Residential Buildings, 2004, Xi’an
2004. International Conference on Intelligent System, Structures & Facilities, 2004 Hong Kong
2004. The 2nd International Conference on Built Environment and Public Health, 2004  Shantou
2003. The 1st International Forum on Indoor Environment Safety and Sustainability in China, 2003 Changsha
○International Activities: Committees
2005-present Lead Author of "Residential and Commercial Buildings ," of Working Group 3 to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
2004-2007. Member, International Energy Agency, Energy Conservation of Building and Community Systems, Annex 41, “Whole Building Heat, Air and Moisture Response”, 2004-.
2002.-present Editor, International Journal of Ventilation, 2002-present
2001.-present Convener, ISO/TC 163/SC 1/WG10, 2001-present
1998.-2002 Member, International Energy Agency, Energy Conservation of Building and Community Systems, Annex 35, “Control Strategies for Hybrid Ventilation in New and Retrofitted Office Buildings”, 1998-2002.
1995.-present Editor, International Journal of Energy and Buildings, 1995-present
1993.-2002. Member, International Energy Agency, Energy Conservation of Building and Community Systems, Annex 27, “Evaluation and Demonstration of Domestic Ventilation systems”, 1993-2002.
1993.-1996. Member, International Energy Agency, Energy Conservation of Building and Community Systems, Annex 26, “Energy Efficient Ventilation of Large Enclosures”, 1993-1996.
1992.-1996 International Member of TC4.3 Ventilation Requirements & Infiltration, 1992-1996.
1990.-1993 Member, Task Group on Cold Climate Design, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 1990-1993.
1990.-1996 Japanese Representative, International Energy Agency, Energy Conservation of Building and Community Systems, Annex 23, “Multi-Zone Air Flow Modeling”, 1990-1996.
○International Activities: Lectures
Jan.2002.- Tongji University: Jan.2002, March 2003, Oct.2003, May 2004, Dec.2004.
Jan.2005. Harbin Institute of Technology
Oct.2003. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Oct.2002. Hunan University
○Social Activities in Japan
2002-present. Chairman, Committee for Detailed Investigation of Indoor Air Environment of Non-Residential Buildings, Japan Building Center
2001-present. Chairman, Committee for Detailed Investigation of Indoor Air Environment of Residential Buildings, Japan Building Center
1998-1999. Chairman, Committee for Investigation of Indoor Environment of Postal Buildings, Japan Building Center.
1999-present. Member, Committee for Environmental Assessment, City of Sendai, Japan.
1996-present. Chairman, Committee for Promotion of Airtightness Measurement for Residential Buildings, Institute of Building Environment and Energy Conservation.
1992-present. Chief Director, Tohoku Forum for Living and Environment
Other than those, Yoshino is now in charge of a member of six committees in extra governmental bodies and local government.
○Other University Duties: Part-time teacher
1998-2004. The Saitama University.
1990-1999. Miyagi Gakuin Women’s College
1986-1999. Miyagi University of Education.
○Ph.D. Students Graduated
2007. Mr. Jacques NDIONE
2006. Ms. Rie Takaki
2005. Mr. Sounghun Yun            
2004. Mr. Taichi Shirasawa      
2003. Mr. Kiyoshi Sasaki           
2003. Mr. Tomonobu Goto         
2003. Mr. Kentaro Amano          
2002. Mr. Joonghoon Lee          
2002. Mr. Yu Fat Lun                   
2001. Mr. Zhen-hai Li                  
2001. Mr. Teruaki Mitamura       
2000. Mr. Mikio Takahashi         
2000. Mr. Jing Liu                        
1997. Mr. Hiroshi Sato                
1997. Mr. Roy Amitava               
1997. Mr. Ken-ichi Hasegawa   
1997. Mr. Hiroshi Kobayashi     
1997. Mr. Shigeru Yamada        
1994. Mr. Yun Zhao                     
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