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Momoyo Gota
Professor Laboratory

Momoyo Gota

Field of expertiseArchitectural ⁄ City Planning, Architectural Design

Courses taughtBasic Design 1, Architectural Planning 1, 2, Architectural Design and Drawing 3, Design and Exercise of Division 1, Architectural ⁄ Urban Design

Biography Research Works Publications
2009Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2003Associate Professor, Tokyo Denki University
1999Co-President of first-class registered architect office "Interspace Architects"
1998Doctor of Engineering
1992Assistant, University of Tokyo
1992Withdrew from doctoral course, Graduate School, University of Tokyo
1990Completed master's course, Graduate School, University of Tokyo
1988Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
  • Morphological Research on Gaps in Urban Spaces (doctoral thesis)
  • Numerical Analysis of Spatial Systems in Low-Rise High-Density Housing Clusters in Cities, etc.
  • Cells House (2007 Works Collection of the Architectural Institute of Japan)
  • Gakuen-Odori (Sustainable Housing Prize, Institute for Building Environment and Conservation Director's Prize, 2009)
  • Spatial Elements (co-author, Inoue Shoin, 2003)
  • Dictionary of Spatial Science for Architectural and Urban Planning (co-author, Inoue Shoin, 2005)
Kimitaka Aoki
Associate Professor

Kimitaka Aoki

Field of expertiseArchitectural design & urban design

Courses taughtDesign Basics 1, Architectural Planning 2, Design and Drawing 2, First Section Design & Exercises

Biography Research Works Awards
2025Tokyo University of Science, Associate Professor
2023Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School, The University of Tokyo
2022University of Tokyo Graduate School Doctoral Course (Environmental Studies)
2015Tokyo University of the Arts Educational Research Assistant
2012Left the company & established ARCO ARCHITECTS
2008Joined Nihon Sekkei
2008Completed Master's course at the University of Tokyo Graduate School
2006Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
  • Research on the process & form of regional management in flexible urban areas (doctoral dissertation)
  • A series of studies on densely built-up areas in Tokyo
  • Practical research on architecture & urban regeneration
  • Research on dual residence, etc.
  • Multi-functional multi-hub facility
  • Aya Center Guru Guru & others
  • 2024 Japan Design Promotion Organization Good Design Award
  • 2023 Japan Institute of City Planning Paper Encouragement Award
  • 2022 Tokyo Association of Architects & Building Engineers Future Architect Award
  • 2021 Japan Academy of Real Estate Achievement Award
  • 2021 Urban Housing Society Achievement Award, etc.
Ryohei Kumagai
Associate Professor Laboratory

Ryohei Kumagai

Field of expertiseBuilding construction, Architectural

Courses taughtDescriptive Geometry, Building construction planning A and B, Architectural Design and Drawing 1, Design and Exercise of Division 1

Biography
2012Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2009Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Assistant Professor
2008Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow (PD), Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University
2008Completed doctoral program in architecture at the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo (PhD in Engineering)
2006Graduated from Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Postgrad)
2003Graduated from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture
2000Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Madoka Kayanoki
Associate Professor Laboratory

Madoka Kayanoki

Field of expertiseHistory of modern architecture

Courses taughtBasic Design 2 , History of Japanese Architecture , History of Modern Architecture, History of City, Architectural Design and Drawing

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

Kaon Ko

Field of expertiseArchitectural Design, Architectural ⁄ City Planning

Biography
2023Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2020Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2015Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2015Doctor of Engineering, University of Tokyo
2012Researcher, Architectural Association (Emergent Technologies)
2008Architectural design practice
2008Master of Architecture, Cranbrook Academy of Art
2003OBRA Architects (NY)
2003Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon
Shingo Saito
Assistant Professor

Shingo Saito

Field of expertiseArchitectural Planning and Design, History and Theory of Architecture

Biography Works Publications Awards
2021 -Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2018 -Co-Founder of “akarui.co.jp”
2018 - 2020Lecturer, Waseda University
2015 - 2018Assistant Professor, Waseda University
2014 - 2021Research and Research Project Manager (Archives of Kiyonori Kikutake) , National Archives of Modern Architecture
2012 - 2015Research Associate, Waseda University
2012Master of Architecture, the Graduate School
2011-2012EM2N ⁄ Switzerland（IAESTE）
2010Graduated from the Waseda University, Department of Architecture
  • OIMACHI EKIMAE PUBLIC TOILET, etc.
  • “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）
  • “OIMACHI EKIMAE PUBLIC SPACE Design Competition” Grand prize, etc.
Sota Adachi
Assistant Professor

Sota Adachi

Field of expertiseArchitectural Planning and Design

Courses taughtBasic Design 1, Architectural Design and Drawing 3, Design and Exercise of Division 1

Biography Research Awards
2022Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2022Doctor of Engineering, Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2019Master of Engineering, Department of Architecture, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
2017Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
  • Formation and Shrinking Process of Coal Mining Areas, etc.
  • 2023: 9th Jyusoken Doctoral Thesis Award
  • 2022: Japan Architectural Institute Annual Conference (Hokkaido) Academic Lecture Architectural Planning Committee Young Researchers' Excellent Presentation Award
  • 2021: Excellent Award in the Student Thesis Contest (doctoral thesis category) of Association of Urban Housing Sociences
  • 2021: Dean's Award (Research), Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo
  • 2018: ISAIA Excellent Research Award in Academic Sessions Oral Presentation
  • 2017: Published in the Excellent Research Reports of AIJ Kanto Branch
  • 2017: AIJ Graduation Thesis Award
Aki Hayakawa
Assistant Professor

Aki Hayakawa

Field of expertiseArchitectural planning, Environmental Psychology

Courses taughtBasic Design 2, Design and Exercise of Division 1

Biography Research
2023Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science.
2021Dr. Arch. Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University.
2012Assistant, Dept. of Human Environment Design, School of Life Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
2010M.Sc. in Life studies. Graduate School of Human Environmental Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
2008B.Sc. of Life Studies. Dept. of Human Environment Design, School of Life Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University.
  • Architectural spaces that support children's independent activities and interiors. Self-care space for children.
Saori Torikai
Associate

Saori Torikai

Biography
2024Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Assistant Professor (current position)
2021Worked at Hideyuki Nakayama Architectural Design Office
2021Tokyo University of Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Master's degree
2019Estudi Massip-Bosch Arquitectes Intern
2018Graduated from Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
Yu-ma Hirota
Associate

Yu-ma Hirota

Biography
2024Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Assistant Professor
2021 - 2023Worked at Fumihiko Sano Studio
2021Tokyo University of Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Master's degree
2019Graduated from Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture

The second section

Tatsuo Nagai
Professor Laboratory

Tatsuo Nagai

Field of expertiseThermal 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.

Sihwan Lee
Associate Professor Laboratory

Sihwan Lee

Field of expertiseAir environment, thermal environment, environmental simulation

Courses taughtIntroduction to Architecture (first semester of first year), Architectural Sound & Light Environment 1 (first semester of first year), Architectural Thermal & Air Environment 1 (first semester of second year), Architectural Sound & Light Environment 2 (second semester of second year), Architectural Thermal & Air Environment 2 (second semester of second year), Architectural Environmental Measurement (first semester of third year), Architectural Environmental Engineering C (second semester of third year), Second Department Experiments & Exercises (second semester of third year), Specialized Study of Architectural Environment C (first semester of graduate school), etc.

Biography
2025Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2022Associate Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University
2017Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University
2016Shinshu University, Institute of Carbon Science & Engineering, Assistant Professor
2011Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Assistant Professor
2011Completed doctoral studies in architecture at the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo
Kou Ko
Assistant Professor

Kou Ko

Biography
2025Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Assistant Professor (current position)
2024Special Research Fellow, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo
2024Completed doctoral studies in architecture at the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo
2021Graduated from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Master's degree
2019Graduated from Yamagata University, Faculty of Regional Education & Culture, Department of Regional Education & Culture
Kohei Terashima
Assistant Professor

Kohei Terashima

The third section

Osamu Takahashi
Professor Laboratory

Osamu Takahashi

Field of expertiseStructural design, seismic isolation and vibration control engineering

Courses taughtArchitectural structure and material experiments and exercises, Basic mechanics and exercises, Material mechanics and exercises, Structural mechanics and exercises, Programming techniques, Structural technology

Biography
2016Founder of Science Structures, a Tokyo University of Science venture design office, and chief engineer
2015Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2012Chief Engineer, Structural Planning Research Institute Co., Ltd.
2007Executive Officer of Structural Planning Institute Co., Ltd.
2006Obtained Ph.D. (Engineering), Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science (Doctoral Dissertation)
2004General Manager of the Structural Design Department at Structural Planning Institute, Inc.
1991Graduated from Tokyo University of Science Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture
1989Graduated from Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
1967Born in Tokyo
Takumi Ito
Professor Laboratory

Takumi Ito

Field of expertiseSteel structures, earthquake engineering

Courses taughtBuilding Structural Design, Metal Structure 1-3, Experiment of Building Structure and Materials

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

Kei-ichi Imamoto

Field of expertiseBuilding materials, Reinforced concrete structure

Courses taughtBuilding materials 1 and 2, concrete structures 1 and 2

Biography
2014Professor
2008Tokyo University of Science
2006Associate Professor
2001Ashikaga Institute of Technology
1993Same as above Technical Research Institute Building Materials Laboratory
1992Tokyu construction, Co, Ltd.
1992Completed master's course, Tokyo University of Science
1990Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
Masaki Kato
Associate Professor

Masaki Kato

Field of expertiseStructural Engineering, Fire Resistance Performance

Courses taughtStructural Mechanics and Exercise, Building Structural Design, Experiment of Building Structure and Materials, Experiment and Exercise of Division 3

Biography
2023Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science
2018Completed doctoral course, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2010 - 2023Taisei Corporation
2010Completed master's course, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2008Graduated from Tokyo University of Science
2004Graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Hadano High School
1985Born in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Gai Yoh
Assistant Professor

Gai Yoh

Biography
2023 - 2024Postdoctoral Fellow, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
2022 - 2023Panzhihua Iron Research Institute Researcher
2022Nagoya University, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Department of Urban Environmental Studies, Doctoral Program
2014Graduated from Xihua University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
Natsuhiko Sakiyama
Assistant Professor

Natsuhiko Sakiyama

The basic basics

Makoto Yamakawa
Professor

Makoto Yamakawa

Field of expertiseApplied mathematics, Applied mechanics

Courses taughtCalculus 1, 2, Mathematical Science in Architecture

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

The night course

Naoya Kawabe
Professor

Naoya Kawabe

Biography Awards
2025Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
2002Established Naoya Kawabe Architectural Design Office
1997Toshiaki Ishida Architectural Design Office
1996Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School
1994Graduated from Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering
  • Tokyo Association of Architects Residential Architecture Award
  • Tokyo Architecture Award, Excellence Award
  • Architectural Institute of Japan Selected Works
  • Good Design Award Other
Soichiro Ohmura
Assistant Professor

Soichiro Ohmura

Field of expertiseArchitectural design

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

Yutong Li

Field of expertiseBuilding Materials

Biography
2025Tokyo University of Science, Assistant Professor (current position)
2024Tokyo University of Science, PD Researcher
2023Graduated from the Doctoral Program in Architecture at the Graduate School of Advanced Science & Engineering, Hiroshima University
2020Graduated from Hiroshima University Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Master's degree
2016Graduated from Shenzhen University, majoring in civil engineering