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Shin-ichi Tanabe is a Professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Japan. He currently serves as Dean of the Advanced Collaborative Research Organization for Smart Society (ACROSS) since December 2022. Dr. Tanabe is also President of the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) and Chair of ISO/TC146/SC6 (Indoor Air). He previously served as President of the Society of Heating and Air-conditioning and Sanitary Engineers (SHASE), Japan.
Dr. Tanabe earned his Doctor and Master of Engineering degrees from Waseda University. His research spans several decades with significant contributions to indoor environmental quality. He has held visiting positions at Technical University of Denmark (1984-1986), University of California, Berkeley (1992-1993), and Lawrence National Laboratory (LBNL) (1997).
His research focuses on indoor air quality, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and architectural environment. He has pioneered work in carbon neutrality, net zero energy buildings, and the relationship between building design and occupant health and productivity. His recent work addresses ventilation for infection control, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the development of standards for healthy indoor environments.
Dr. Tanabe's publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of building science to improve human comfort and health. His work spans indoor air quality measurement and improvement, thermal comfort in various building types, energy efficiency in buildings, and the impact of building design on occupant productivity and well-being. Recent research emphasizes net zero energy buildings, infection control through ventilation, and biophilic design elements.
- Fellow Member, American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Ralph G. Nevins Award from ASHRE (1989)
- Technical Award from Society of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Sanitary Engineers, Japan
- Prize of Research from Architectural Institute of Japan (2002)
- Pettenkofer award from ISIAQ Academy (2016)
- Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Energy Conservation (2024)
Dr. Tanabe has supervised numerous students and research projects focused on building environmental engineering. His work has influenced building codes and standards internationally, particularly through his leadership in ISO committees. He leads research teams investigating advanced ventilation systems, thermal comfort modeling, and the relationship between building design and human performance. Current projects focus on smart building technologies, pandemic-responsive building design, and zero-energy building solutions that maintain high indoor environmental quality.
