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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

2023

JSME Medal for Distinguished Engineers

    1. Proposal, Promotion, and Extension of Cognitive Developmental Robotics and RoboCup
      Minoru Asada (International Professional University of Technology in Osaka and Osaka University)
    2. Research and Development of Micromechatronics and Biomedical Applications
      Fumihito Arai (The University of Tokyo, Department of Mechanical Engineering)
    3. Development of technology to reduce vehicle noise and vibration
      Masashi Komada (TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION)
    4. Development of simple structural health monitoring technology and corresponding sensors.
      Nobuhiro Shimoi (Graduate School of Systems Science and Technology, Akita Prefectural University)
    5. Implementation of Japan Energy Database for Designing a Decarbonized Society
      Toshihiko Nakata (Tohoku University)

JSME Medal for Outstanding Paper

  1. Construction of best-fit fatigue curves considering material properties and loading modes
    Masahiro Takanashi( IHI Corporation)
    Seiji Asada(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd)
    Hideo Kobayashi(Professor emeritus, Tokyo Institute of Technology)
  2. Estimation of the fatigue life and failure probability of welded joints in the railway bogie frames using the partial safety factor method (JIS B 9955-2017)
    Taizo Makino(Nippon Steel Corporation)
    Takanori Kato(Nippon Steel Corporation)
    Shoichi Hasegawa(Nippon Steel Corporation)
    Yosuke Yamazaki(Nippon Steel Corporation)
    Satoshi Kikko(Nippon Steel Corporation)
    Yoshiyuki Shimokawa(Nippon Steel Corporation)
  3. Infrared high-speed thermography of combustion chamber wall impinged by diesel spray flame
    Tetsuya Aizawa(Meiji University)
    Tomoki Kinoshita(Meiji University (Currently at Denso Corporation))
    Shinobu Akiyama(Meiji University (Currently at Toyota Motor Corporation))
    Kouya Shinohara(Meiji University (Currently at Sony Semiconductor Solutions
    Corporation))
    Yuusei Miyagawa(Meiji University (Currently at Subaru Corporation))
  4. Effects of injection parameters on the amount of wall-wet fuel in a port-fuel-injected spark-ignition engine during cold start
    Mikiya Araki(Gunma University)
    Katsuya Sakairi(Gunma University (IHI Power Systems Co.,Ltd.))
    Takashi Kuribara(Gunma University (Industrial Power Alliance Ltd.))
    Juan C Gonzalez Palencia(Gunma University)
    Seiichi Shiga(Gunma University (Monodzukuri Research Organization))
    Tsuneaki Ishima(Gunma University)
    Teruaki Haibara(Toyota Motor Corporation)
    Shinichi Mitani(Toyota Motor Corporation)
  5. Liquid-solid contact behavior of a minute liquid droplet impinging on a hot solid surface
    Hayato Tajima(Yokohama National University, Graduate school of Engineering Science (Current affiliation: Honda Motor Co., Ltd))
    Yusuke Kobayashi(Yokohama National University, Graduate school of Engineering (Current affiliation: Asahi Kasei Corporation))
    Kunito Okuyama(Yokohama National University, Faculty of Engineering)
  6. Performance prediction model of contra-rotating axial flow pump with separate rotational speed of front and rear rotors and its application for energy saving
    De Zhang(Kyushu University (Current: Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd.))
    Yusuke Yusuke(Kyushu University (Current: Waseda University))
    Satoshi Watanabe(Kyushu University)
    Shin-Ich Tsuda(Kyushu University)
    Akinori Furukawa(Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University)
  7. Mechanism of aerodynamic force generation concerning train vibration in tunnel
    (LES of large-scale flow structure around simplified train model)
    Koji Nakade(Railway Technical Research Institute)
    Yutaka Sakuma(Railway Technical Research Institute)
    Takeo Kajishima(Osaka University, (Shikoku Polytechnic College))
  8. Recalling Unknown Manipulations by Spontaneously Sharing Actions with Similar Objects in Observation Based Learning
    Makoto Sanada(Ritsumeikan University)
    Tadashi Matsuo(Ritsumeikan University)
    Nobutaka Shimada(Ritsumeikan University)
    Yoshiaki Shirai(Ritsumeikan University)
  9. Research on tread modeling of physical characteristics tire model(Verification of theoretical validity of TM Tire Model)
    Takayuki Toyoshima(Honda R&D Co., Ltd.)
    Toshiaki Matsuzawa(Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
    Takeshi Hotaka(Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
    Eisei Hifuchi(Honda R&D Co., Ltd.)
  10. Coupling analysis of unsteady aerodynamics and vehicle behavior with road input: Modeling and verification in road tests
    Kazuhiro Maeda(Toyota Motor Corporation)
    Daisuke Tsubakino(Nagoya University)
    Susumu Hara(Nagoya University)
    Akihiro Sasoh(Nagoya University)
  11. Unstable inner cylinder whirl of concentric double rotating cylinder system
    Fumitaka Yoshizumi(TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS., INC.)
    Masanori Iritani(TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS., INC.)
  12. A time-saving FEM-based approach for structural topology optimization with exact boundary representation
    Yi Cui(Nagoya University)
    Toru Takahashi(Nagoya University)
    Toshiro Matsumoto(Nagoya University)
  13. Mobile parallel manipulator consisting of two nonholonomic carts and their path planning
    Qiang Yao(Kyoto University (currently Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.))
    Tatsuro Terakawa(Kyoto University)
    Yuya Morita(Kyoto University (currently Toyota Motor Corporation))
    Masaharu Komori(Kyoto University)
  14. Optimization of fast tool servo diamond turning for enhancing geometrical accuracy and surface quality of freeform optics
    Lin Zhang(Keio University(now with Changchun University of Technology))
    Yusuke Sato(Keio University (now with Sony Corporation))
    Jiwang Yan(Keio University)

  15. A concept of velocity estimation from magnetic resonance velocity images based on variational optimal boundary control
    Tomohiro Otani(Osaka University)
    Hiroshi Yamashita(Osaka University (Current: Hiroshima University))
    Kazuma Iwata(Osaka University)
    Yavuz Ilik Selin(Osaka University（Current:　Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg）)
    Shigeki Yamada(Shiga University of Medical Science (Current: Nagoya City University))
    Yoshiyuki Watanabe(Shiga University of Medical Science)
    higeo Wada(Osaka University)

  16. Assessment of cardiac function using the modified ejection fraction as an indicator of myocardial circumferential strain
    Takaomi Morishita(Osaka University)
    Naoki Takeishi(Osaka University)
    Satoshi Ii(Tokyo Metropolitan University)
    Shigeo Wada(Osaka University)

JSME Medal for New Technology

    1. Development of high-performance anti-loosening screws and thread rolling dies for mass production
      S. Amano(Nissei Co.,Ltd.)
      T.Shinbutsu(Nissei Co.,Ltd.)
      T.Takemasu(PFR Research Institute)
      T.kuwabara(Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)
    2. Development of Gas Turbine with Liquid Ammonia Single-Fueled Combustion Technology
      Masahiro UCHIDA(IHI corporation)
      Shintaro ITO(IHI corporation)
      Yusuke KOMATSU(IHI corporation)
      Taku MIZUTANI(IHI corporation)
    3. Explosion-proof robot that automatically patrols and inspects plants in flammable gas environments
      Ken Onishi(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
      Noriko Onishi(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
      Kenichi Murasumi(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
      Koji Shukutani(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
      Shuhei Kobori(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
    4. Development of High Precision Vibration Sensors and Precise Lissajous Curve Drawing Methods
      Kenta Sato(Seiko Epson Corporation)
      Masayoshi Todorokihara(Seiko Epson Corporation)
      Masayuki Oto(Seiko Epson Corporation)
      Toshio Takiya(Hitachi Zosen Corporation)
      Takaharu Kitamura(Hitachi Zosen Corporation)
    5. Development of high performance wheelchair for competition using Mg alloy
      Akira SHIONOYA(Nagaoka University of Technology)
      Yukio MIYASHITA(Nagaoka University of Technology)
      Shigeharu KAMADO(Nagaoka University of Technology)
      Taiki NAKATA(Nagaoka University of Technology)
      Ryuichi IIHOSHI(OX ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.)
    6. Hybrid metal AM machine contributing to process integration and energy saving
      Yoko Hirono(DMG MORI CO., LTD.)
    7. Development of Motor Gear Unit for Electric Parking Brake of Small and Midsize Trucks
      Shinjiro Masuko(Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.)
      Michio Suzuki(Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.)
      Yuta Yamaguchi(Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.)
      Hiroyasu Ishikawa(Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.)
      Hiroyuki Kato(Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.)
    8. Development of the World’s First Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
      Osamu Muragishi (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
      Ryosuke Uraguchi (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
      Kazuto Yamashiro (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
      Kentaro Okumura (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
      Yuichiro Ueda (Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.)

JSME Young Engineers Award

  1. Study on improvement of machinability of amorphous alloys by localized microstructure control
    Kuji Chieko(Tohoku University )
  2. Numerical and Experimental Evaluation Methods of Mechanical Reliability of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolysis Cells.
    Tanaka Junya(DENSO CORPORATION)
  3. Study on the clarification of elastic wave propagation behavior and the nondestructive characterization in adhesive joints
    Mori Naoki(Osaka University)
  4. Investigation of rapid cooling mechanisms on high temperature solid surfaces.
    Umehara Yutaro(Kyushu University )
  5. Study of Quantitative Early Detection of Skin Cancer via Accurate Thermal Measuring Technique
    Okabe Takahiro(Hirosaki University )
  6. Turbulent heat transfer in drag-reducing flow of viscoelastic fluid
    Hara Shumpei(Doshisha University)
  7. On the control of the collapsing underwater cavitation bubble and its application for analyzing the aerosol generation from a heated oil surface
    KIYAMA Akihito(Saitama University)
  8. Proposal of methods for turbulent heat transfer enhancement and research on their mechanisms.
    Motoki Shingo(Osaka University)
  9. Research on robotic device and wearable sensor for rehabilitation
    Okajima Shotaro(Nagoya university)
  10. Research on Flexible Extendable-Bendable Robot Arm
    Kanada Ayato(Kyushu University)
  11. Metamaterial research for vibration suppression and energy absorption
    Tomita Sunao(Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc)
  12. Degradation diagnosis method for lubricating oisl by colorimetric analysis
    Kon Tomohiko(University of Fukui)
  13. In situ observation of the formation of additive derived tribofilms and research on friction reduction of boundary lubrication
    Hashizume Naoya(Nagoya University)
  14. Precision cutting of brittle materials by laser slicing technology
    Yamada Yohei(Saitama University)
  15. Revealing the mechanism of molecular turnover in living cells
    Saito Takumi(Tohoku University )
  16. Investigation on the aerotaxis of Dictyostelium Discoideum using oxygen controllable microfluidic device
    Hirose Satomi(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
  17. Research on improving the accuracy of particle methods for fluid flow simulation
    Matsunaga Takuya(The University of Tokyo)
  18. A Study on Environmentally Benign Energy Storage Using Biodegradable Ionic Liquids and MXene
    Yamada Shunsuke(Tohoku University)
  19. Development of Irradiation Embrittlement of Reactor Pressure Vessel Using Compact Test Specimen
    Ishizaki Takahiro(Hitachi. Ltd.)
  20. Development of creep-fatigue life prediction method for high-temperature pipe welds
    Katafuchi Hiroki(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
  21. Development of Motion Generation Technology for Grasping Multiple Objects in Cluttered Scenes
    JIANG Ping(Toshiba Corporation)
  22. Development of High Efficiency and Flexible Gas Turbine Compressor for Power Generation
    Seki Ryosuke(MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD．)
  23. Development of Recognition Technology for Meat Processing Robot System
    Noake Tomoya(MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.)
  24. Development of fatigue life assessment methods based on crystal structure
    Yasuda Shigeru(IHI Corporation)
  25. Data-Driven Controller Design for Automotive Systems
    Yahagi Shuichi(ISUZU Advanced Engineering Center, Ltd.)
  26. Development of the abnormal detection method for wind turbines and inerter mechanism for vibration mitigation and energy conversion
    Yoshimizu Kenji(Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation)

JSME Education Award

  1. Development of Various Learning Materials on Motion and Vibration and Its Publication of a Book
    Michihiro Takiguchi(National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Hiroshima College)
    Toshikazu Fujino(Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology)
    Shigeyasu Fujiwara(National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Hiroshima College,)
  2. Publication of Textbook “Fundamental Fluid Mechanics”
    Masahiro Takei(Chiba University)
    Akiyoshi Iida(Toyohashi University of Technology)
    Takanobu Ogawa(Seikei University)
  3. Publishing a Textbook for Beginners on Industrial Robots
    Mami Nishida(International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo)

JSME Excellent Product Award

  1. Transfer Robot SIGNAS-BM (THK CO., LTD.)

JSME Women of the Future Award

    1. Development of dynamic analysis and control methods for tethered systems
      Riko Ogawara (Sophia University)
    2. Micro/nanomachining of zirconia surface by ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation
      Yuka Yamamuro (Keio University)
    3. Cell and tissue mechanical analysis toward elucidating regulatory mechanisms of bone morphology
      Yuka Yokoyama (Kyoto University)