Kunihiko Fujiwara ☕️

About Me

I am a researcher in urban environmental engineering, focusing on the intersection of urban microclimate, thermal comfort, and 3D morphology such as tree arrangements and building configurations. I develop novel approaches to understand how urban morphology influences thermal stress and perception in cities, using advanced analytical methods that leverage physical simulations, field measurements, computer vision, machine learning, and open geospatial data. My work spans from academic research to the implementation of innovative technologies in real-world urban and architectural planning projects.

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Interests
  • Urban Environment Simulation
  • Microclimate
  • Heat Mitigation
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Street View Imagery
  • 3D City Model
Education
  • DEng Urban Environment Engineering

    Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • MEng Urban Environment Engineering

    Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • BEng Architecture

    Tokyo Institute of Technology

Experience
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Visiting Research Fellow

Urban Analytics Lab, National University of Singapore

April 2023 – Present

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Senior Researcher

Research & Development Institute, Takenaka Corporation

April 2018 – Present

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Researcher

Research & Development Institute, Takenaka Corporation

April 2014 – March 2017

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Building Equipment Engineer

Building Design Department, Takenaka Corporation

April 2017 – March 2018, 2013 – March 2014

Awards & Honors
  • Special Encouragement Award, Engineering Advancement Association of Japan, 2023
  • Technology Award, Heat Island Institute International, 2023
  • Bronze Award, Urban Data Challenge, 2023
  • Best Poster Award, 17th Conference of Heat Island Institute International, 2022
  • Award of Excellence, Urban Infrastructure & Technology Promotion Council, 2021
Featured Publications
Recent Publications
Invited Talks
  • Keynote speaker, Urban-M4 Symposium, Feb. 24, 2025
  • Guest speaker, Prime Seminar, Heat Island Institute International, Mar. 22, 2024
  • Guest speaker, Discussion seminar, Climate Change AI, Oct. 11, 2024
  • Guest speaker, Social Design FS Seminar, Yokohama National University, Oct. 18, 2024
Patents