Yojiro Ishino

Professor Yojiro Ishino is a distinguished faculty member at Nagoya Institute of Technology, serving in the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Field within the Graduate School of Engineering. With a Doctor of Engineering degree from Nagoya Institute of Technology, he has established himself as a leading researcher in thermal and fluid engineering, with particular expertise in combustion diagnostics and microfluidics.

His research interests span

• Thermal and fluid engineering
• Combustion diagnostics using advanced CT methods
• Microjet and microfluidic phenomena
• Energy conversion systems
• Environmentally conscious combustion technologies including ammonia burners

His work has significantly advanced the field of combustion visualization through the development of multi-directional schlieren imaging and 3D-CT techniques for capturing instantaneous flow fields.

Professor Ishino's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on high-precision measurement techniques for combustion phenomena, with particular emphasis on micro-scale flows and environmentally friendly fuel systems. His research group has made notable contributions to understanding supersonic microjets, equivalence ratio distributions in premixed gases, and innovative approaches to noise reduction in optical diagnostics. A significant portion of his recent work addresses environmentally conscious combustion technologies, particularly the development of ammonia-based burners as alternative fuel systems.

His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards including:

• FELLOW of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering
• Best Research Paper Award from American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers
• Multiple Excellent Poster Presentation Awards from the Automobile Technology Association
• Best Presentation Award from the Combustion Society of Japan

Professor Ishino has secured significant research funding, including Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, and maintains active collaborations with industry partners such as Narita Seito and Kato Ironworks Burner Manufacturing. His current research projects focus on environmentally considerate ammonia gas burners and vibration-free engine technologies. He also holds multiple patents related to burners, vibration-free mechanisms, and wearable devices for thermal haptics.

As an educator, Professor Ishino teaches courses in combustion engineering, engine engineering, and thermal fluid measurement techniques, with a commitment to hands-on learning through flame demonstrations and equipment disassembly practice.