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Masaki KOIWA is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. He also holds part-time lecturer positions at Waseda University's Art and Architecture School, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and Extension Center. His academic career spans over two decades with expertise in architectural history, preservation, and cultural heritage.
His educational background includes:
- Doctoral Course, Graduate School, Division of Science and Engineering (Architecture) at Waseda University (2003.04-2006.03)
- Master Course, Graduate School, Division of Science and Engineering (Architecture) at Waseda University (2001.04-2003.03)
- School of Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture at Waseda University (1997.04-2001.03)
Professor KOIWA specializes in architectural history with particular focus on Japanese and East Asian architecture, preservation and restoration of cultural assets. His research spans multiple disciplines including architectural history, sociology of science, history of science and technology, cultural assets study, and museology. He has conducted extensive research on architectural preservation techniques, historical documentation analysis, and spatial composition studies across different historical periods and geographical regions.
His recent scholarly output demonstrates a diverse research portfolio spanning architectural history, preservation theory, and cultural heritage studies. His work examines architectural traditions across Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to historical documentation, spatial analysis, and preservation methodologies. He has published extensively on topics ranging from ancient Chinese residential layouts to modern Japanese architectural movements, showing a consistent interest in how cultural context shapes architectural form and function.
Professor KOIWA serves on several professional committees including:
- Architectural Institute of Japan, Kanto Branch Standing Committee Member and Academic Secretary (2023.06-Present)
- Member of the Cultural Properties Preservation Council of Sumida Ward, Tokyo (2022.07-Present)
- Architectural Institute of Japan Representative (2020.03-2022.03)
- Architectural Institute of Japan, Committee on Architectural History and Design, Secretary (2017.04-2021.03)
He is an active researcher with multiple ongoing projects including "The clarification of the transformation process of the central tower of Bayon and the establishment of international standards for its preservation and restoration techniques" (2024-2029) and previously led research on "Scientific Technical Research on the Spacial Structure of the Khmer Empire" (2012-2016). His work bridges academic research with practical preservation efforts, particularly in Southeast Asia and Japan.
Professor KOIWA leads research teams focused on architectural history and preservation, including projects examining tea house architecture in Shikoku and the architectural heritage of Angkor. His research institute affiliations include the Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering and the Institute of UNESCO World Heritage where he serves as Director of Research Institute.