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PLENARY SPEAKER
Professor Dr Motoaki KAWASE
Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University
Modeling of electrochemical reactions: bioethanol electrooxidation and polymer electrolyte fuel cell
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Name: Professor Motoaki Kawase Position: Professor President of CVD Society of Japan Vice Chair of Division of Chemical Reaction Engineering, the Society of Chemical Engineers Current Affiliation: Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University Education: Doctor of Engineering, Kyoto University, 1997 Master of Engineering, Kyoto University, 1989 Bachelor of Engineering, Kyoto University, 1983
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Professor Motoaki Kawase is a distinguished figure in the field of chemical engineering, based at the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University. Throughout his career, he has worked in the field of chemical reaction engineering, demonstrating a particular interest in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes and electrochemical reaction processes, including hydrogen fuel cells. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in these areas, which seeks to optimize advanced manufacturing and energy technologies to solve complex engineering challenges. At the center of Professor Kawase’s research is a deep focus on CVD and electrochemical systems. His work focuses on the development and modeling of chemical vapor deposition processes, modeling of polymer electrolyte fuel cells, and the advancement of electrochemical processes. These systems are designed to improve materials synthesis and energy conversion, notably contributing to advanced process modeling of chemical vapor infiltration for ceramic composites and foundational reaction models for automobile exhaust after-treatment over three-way catalysts. His research and leadership have had a significant impact on industrial engineering projects; notably, he serves as a Group Leader of the modeling and simulation project in the Fuel Cell Platform Program conducted by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), a Japanese government funding agency, focusing on the development of design-for-purpose numerical simulators for attaining long life and high performance. Beyond his technical achievements, Professor Kawase is a strong advocate for leadership and academic development within the chemical engineering community. He has fostered long-standing institutional partnerships and has been leading the CVD Society of Japan as the President for 15 years. Furthermore, he has held prominent leadership roles within the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ), serving as the Senior Executive Director from 2016 through 2018, the Vice President from 2024 through 2026, and he is now the President of SCEJ, working to promote academic exchange and advance the discipline for the next generation of chemical engineers. His research contributions have earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Young Investigator’s Award and the status of Fellow from the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, as well as the Ichimura Global Environment Science Award.
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Administrative/Leadership Posts
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