Introduction
Research Area
- Sustainability Assessment of Biomass Utilisation (Current Research)
- Environmental Impacts Analysis for Mining, Materials Processing and Local Area Development by Life Cycle
- Assessment Methods (Current Research)
- Energy Systems Analysis
- Gas Diffusion and the Safety Measures
- Mine Safety Monitoring
Awards
1993 Best Paper for the Journal of Japan Society for Safety Engineering
1988 Best Presentation for 8th International Conference on Mining & Metallurgy
Former Positions
2001-2008 Deputy Director, Research Centre for Life Cycle Assessment
1999-2001 Chief, Energy Analysis Div., Energy Resources Dept., National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE)
1996-2000 Research councillor, NIRE
External Activity
1991-1993 Academic Visitor, Imperial Collage of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London (UK)
Education
1977 B.E Waseda Univ., School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Mineral Resources Engineering
Other Affiliations
Waseda University, Visiting Lecturer