Masashi KASHIWAGI

Professor of Kyushu University
Ocean Systems Engineering Section of Research Institute for Applied Mechanics &
Chair of Ocean Systems Engineering in Dept. of Earth System Science & Technology
Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences

6-1 Kasuga-kohen, Kasuga-city, Fukuoka 816-8580, JAPAN
Tel: +81-92-583-7747 (Direct) Fax: +81-92-592-4832

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Personal History in Brief

  • 1974 Graduated from Imabari-West High School
  • 1978 Bachelor of Eng., Dept. of Naval Architecture, Osaka Univ.
  • 1980 Master of Eng., Dept. of Naval Architecture, Osaka Univ.
  • 1983 Research Associate, Kobe Univ. of Mercantile Marine
  • 1984 Doctor of Eng., from Osaka University
  • 1985 Associate Professor of Res. Inst. for Appl. Mech., Kyushu Univ.
  • 2001 Professor of Res. Inst. for Appl. Mech., Kyushu Univ.

  • 1991-1992 Visiting Associate Professor of M.I.T. (during sabbatical leave)

Current Research Theme

Hydroelastic behavior of a very large floating airport in waves
Numerical study on the dynamics of a floating body in large-amplitude waves
Interactions of water waves with a great number of floating columns supporting a large flexible structure
Analytical and numerical study on the slamming of a body onto the free surface
Theoretical Hydrodynamics on Advancing and Oscillating Bodies on the Free Surface


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Others, Hobbies, Idle Talk, ...

When I was a high-school student (more than 20 years ago), I could have the chance several times (possibly 4 times?) to go to Koshi-en baseball stadium, because the baseball team of my mother school, Imabari-West High School, was very strong at that time. I was a member of cheering party and really enjoyed my youth by yelling out with sweat and tears.

At present, I'm enjoying playing the softball game as a member of nearby team which belongs to the league in Dazaifu-city. Last year, we won the championship with an excellent record of 22 wins and 2 ties (no defeat!).

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Inquiries and comments are welcome at <kashi@riam.kyushu-u.ac.jp>