About the Ozaki Laboratory
At the Ozaki Laboratory, we theoretically analyze the transfer phenomena of heat, mass, and air in urban and architectural spaces to elucidate the physical phenomena within the built environment. Building upon the foundation of architectural physics, we focus on “residential environment design” that achieves excellent energy efficiency, durability, and comfort, alongside “architectural functional design” that utilizes renewable energy and advanced equipment.
Grounded in numerical simulation and heat and mass transfer theory, our goal is to scientifically design eco-friendly, highly habitable buildings, including Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB), ecological architecture, and biophilic design. Furthermore, by comprehensively integrating human, building, and equipment systems, we are advancing the development of “spatial systems engineering” adapted to local climates and lifestyles, as well as establishing guidelines for its implementation.
Professor Akihito Ozaki Profile
He analyzes the transfer phenomena of heat, mass, and air in the built environment and researches the formation mechanisms of complex architectural environments. Utilizing numerical analysis and experimental methods, his research targets residential environment design that excels in energy efficiency, comfort, and durability, as well as highly functional design that utilizes renewable energy. His main themes include energy-efficient passive systems and high-efficiency equipment, environmental design of advanced architecture, condensation prevention and humidity control, energy consumption prediction for urban areas and buildings, and global warming countermeasures.
Affiliations
Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Design, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies
Joint Appointment, Platform of Inter/Transdisciplinary Energy Research (Q-PIT)
Joint Appointment, Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society
Joint Appointment, Department of Spatial Systems, Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies
Joint Appointment, Kyushu University and Pusan National University Joint Degree Program in Architecture and Urban Design, Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies
Joint Appointment, Department of Architecture, School of Engineering
Research Fields
Architectural Environment and Equipment / Social Infrastructure (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Disaster Prevention)
Degree
Doctor of Engineering (March 1990, Kyushu University)
Professional Experience
- Professor, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University (March 2014 – Present)
- Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University (April 2008 – February 2014)
- Professor, Faculty of Human Environment, Kyoto Prefectural University (September 2006 – March 2008)
- Associate Professor, Faculty of International Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu (April 2001 – August 2006)
- Senior Researcher, CANMET, Natural Resources Canada (February 1998 – March 2001)
Education
- Doctoral Program in Thermal Energy System Engineering, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University (April 1987 – March 1990)
- Master’s Program in Thermal Energy System Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University (April 1985 – March 1987)
- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Fukuoka University (April 1981 – March 1985)