Researcher, Hokkaido University, Japan
👤 Hiroshi Hayasaka is a dedicated researcher at the Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University. With a robust academic and professional background spanning over four decades, he has made substantial contributions to understanding fire weather conditions and wildland fires. His work emphasizes global fire mitigation and climate change impact.
Profile
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Education
🎓 Hiroshi’s academic journey began with a graduate degree from the Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University (1972), followed by a master’s (1974) and doctoral degree (1986) from the same institution. These qualifications laid the groundwork for his expertise in fire weather research.
Experience
💼 His career includes roles such as Researcher at Hitachi Ship Building Company (1974-1980), Research Assistant Professor at Hokkaido University (1980-1984), and Guest Researcher at NIST, USA (1983-1984). He later served as an Associate Professor at Hokkaido University (1984-2015) and Visiting Professor at Kyoto University (2015-2017).
Research Interest
🔥 Wildland Fire Studies: Hiroshi’s research focuses on the weather conditions that fuel wildland fires, aiming to predict and mitigate their effects. His work spans boreal forests in Alaska and Sakha, Russia, and peatlands in Indonesia.
Awards
🏆 Hiroshi has been recognized for his innovative work in fire weather research and contributions to climate change mitigation. His ResearchGate profile highlights a Research Interest Score of 855.0 and citations exceeding 1,272.
Publications Top Notes📚
“Active Wildland Fires in Central Chile and Local Winds (Puelche)” – Remote Sensing, 2024, Link, cited 0 times.
“Synoptic-Scale Wildland Fire Weather Conditions in Mexico” – Atmosphere, 2024, Link, cited 1 time.
“Fire Weather Conditions in Plantation Areas, Indonesia” – Atmosphere, 2023, Link, cited 3 times.
“Recent Active Fires in Indonesia’s Papua Province” – Remote Sensing, 2023, Link, cited 4 times.
“Peatland Fire Weather in Sumatra, Indonesia” – Climate, 2023, Link, cited 10 times.
“Peatland Fire Weather in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia” – Fire, 2023, Link.
Conclusion
Dr. Hiroshi Hayasaka is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his substantial contributions to fire weather research and its implications for global warming. Addressing the suggested areas of improvement could further strengthen his candidature and global influence.