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Associate Professor, Graduate School of Systems of Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba
Dr. Sakai, a specialist in structural dynamics, focuses his research on minimizing earthquake damage, including the loss of human life. He has conducted field research, such as surveying areas of seismic origin, and has published articles encouraging the planning of proactive measures for public safety in general.
Chief Research Engineer, Department of Structural Engineering, Building Research Institute
Dr. Kawai is an expert in the properties of timber, particularly in building applications. He's currently engaged in the study of the aseismic capacity and designs of wooden structures. He is an active member of the Department of Structural Engineering at the Building Research Institute, an organization devoted to the study of architecture, city planning and housing.
General Manager, Center for Advanced Computational Engineering, Institute of Technology, Shimizu Corporation
Dr. Ohyama and his group are working to create a safe, secure and healthy living environment for all members of society. The intriguing Shimuzu Partial Float is one of the projects he leads, though he's currently developing another project he hopes will result in a breakthrough in anti-earthquake technology.
Head of the Planning Section, Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research Center, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention
Takuya Nagae(Bottom)Researcher, Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research Center, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention
Dr. Inoue and Dr. Nagae work at the Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research Center to find ways to “minimize the structural damage anticipated to occur during large-scale earthquakes.” The star player here is the 3-D Full-Scale Earthquake Testing Facility, nicknamed E-Defense, which includes a massive “Shaking Table.” Their teams use this state-of-the-art device to rattle actual buildings, hoping that the controlled destruction they cause will result in safer cities.
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