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Shinji Wakao is a full Professor in the School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Japan, where he has served since 1993 and was Dean of the School from 2016 to 2020. Holding doctoral and master degrees in electrical engineering from Waseda, he leads a prolific research group specialising in computational electromagnetics and renewable-energy power systems.
Education:
- Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University
- Master of Engineering, Waseda University
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
Research Interests:
His work integrates large-scale numerical electromagnetic field analysis—finite-element and infinite edge-element methods, level-set topology optimisation—with practical power-engineering challenges such as photovoltaic generation forecasting, smart-grid battery scheduling, zero-energy-house design, and electric-machine optimisation.
Publication Trends:
Recent articles emphasise deep-learning-enhanced PV forecasting (auto-encoders, CNNs, just-in-time modelling) and advanced topology-optimisation techniques (encoder-decoder networks, MMA-accelerated level-set methods) for magnetic shields and motors, reflecting a convergence of machine learning and energy-system science.
Scientific Awards:
- IEEJ Academic Promotion Award (2008)
- IEEJ Distinguished Paper Award (2008)
Committee & Society Roles:
He serves on Japanese national committees including METI’s Power Safety Sub-committee and the Cabinet Office’s solar-energy evaluation panels, and is a board member of the Japan Solar Energy Society. Professional memberships include IEEE, IEEJ, JSCES and JSES.
Laboratory & Projects:
He heads the Wakao Laboratory within Waseda’s Department of Electrical Engineering, conducting projects on smart-grid PV management, magnetic-sensor optimisation for railway signalling, and net-zero-energy building renovation strategies.