معرفی
Soma Sugano is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, with concurrent part-time lecturer roles at Tokyo City University and Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus. Holding a Doctor of Engineering degree from Waseda University (2023), he actively contributes to architectural environment research through multiple affiliations.
- Current affiliations: Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (Assistant Professor), Tokyo City University (Part-time Lecturer), Keio University (Part-time Lecturer)
- Professional memberships: ISHS, ISIAQ, ASHRAE, SHASE, AIJ
Research Focus: Specializing in biophilic design, indoor plant environments, and sustainable building systems, he bridges architectural engineering with agricultural technology to create human-centric, energy-efficient spaces. His work addresses both physiological plant needs and psychological human responses to built environments.
Publication Trends: Recent studies demonstrate expertise in
- Spectral irradiance modeling for plant growth
- Thermal comfort optimization
- Indoor air quality improvement
- Zero-energy agricultural systems
Scientific Recognition:
- 44th Tohoku Architecture 'Work Award' (2024)
- Top Downloaded Article, JAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (2023)
- Young Excellent Presentation Award (2022)
- JIA Environmental Architecture Award (2021)
Academic Leadership: Serves as committee member for AIJ Subcommittee on Biophilia Spaces and as peer reviewer for Building and Environment journal.
