ICOMOS 13th General Assembly
and International Symposium


MADRID 2002 - ELECTIONS

CANDIDATE - CANDIDAT - CANDIDATO

 VICE PRESIDENT - VICEPRESIDENTE

YUKIO NISHIMURA

Curriculum Vitae



name : Yukio NISHIMURA

date of birth : April 9, 1952

nationality : Japanese

sex : male

contact address : 2-4-7, Shinden, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba, 272-0035 Japan

tel/fax 81-47-370-3552

current occupation : Professor,

Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,

University of Tokyo

7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656 Japan

tel 81-3-5841-6261

fax 81-3-5841-6265

 

1 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering - University of Tokyo, 1977

Master of Engineering - University of Tokyo, 1979

Doctor of Engineering - University of Tokyo, 1984

 

2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

April 1982 - December 1987 - Assistant Professor, Meiji University

January 1988 - March 1996 - Associate Professor, University of Tokyo

April 1996 - Present - Professor, University of Tokyo

July 1988 - April 1990 - Assistant Professor, Asian Institute of Technology

(on leave from Univ. of Tokyo)

November 1991- May 1992 - Visiting Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (on leave from Univ. of Tokyo)

March 2002 - November 2002 - Visiting Researcher, Columbia University

(on leave from Univ. of Tokyo)


3 PUBLICATIONS (in Japanese unless otherwise stated)

  1. Books

    2. 1) Nishimura Yukio Notes on Urban Studies, Kajima Institute, 2000, 195p.

    2) Urban Conservation and Urban Design, Kajima Institute., 1997, 327p.

    3) Townscape and Community Development, Kokon Shoin, 1997, 248p.

    4) CIVIC TRUST - Civic Design in UK <1978-1991>, Shinshindo, 1995, 365p.

    5) Historic Preservation in the USA, Jikkyo Shuppan, 1994, 64p.

    6) Community Development with Emphasis on Conservation - Civic Design Movements in UK, Kokon Shoin, 1993, 170p.

  2. editor-in-chief

    3. 1) Urban Landscape Planning, Gakugei Shuppan, 2000, 198p.

  3. chapter in books

    1. New Challenge of Community-based Tourism Development, Gyousei, 2002

    2. Environmental Policy of Local Governments in Global Age, Gyousei, 2002

    3. Challenges in Urban Planning, Gakugei Shuppan, 2000

    4. Amenity and Cultural and Natural Heritage, Toyo Keizai Shimpo, 2000

    5. Water in East and Southeast Asia, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2000

    6. Advanced Spaces in Recycle Society, Nousan Gyoson Bunka Kyoukai, 2000

    7. New Age of Urban Conservation, Gakugei Publishing Co., 1999

    8. Democratic Design in the Pacific Rim, Ridge Times Press, 1999 (in English)

    9. Traffic Design in Historic Towns, Japan Transportation Planning Association, 1996

    10. Monuments and Site in Asia and Oceania, ICOMOS, 1996 (in English)

    11. Monuments and Sites:JAPAN, ICOMOS, 1996 (in English)

    12. Regional Vitality and Charm vol.6, Gyousei, 1996

    13. Asia - Rediscovery of Wisdom, Kuvapro, 1996

    14. Readings of Community Development, Gyousei, 1996

    15. Urban History and Community Developments, Gakugei Publsihing Co., 1995

    16. Dictionary of Architecture 2nd ed. , Iwanami, 1995

    17. City Design in Hida-Furukawa, INAX Booklet, 1995

    18. Contemporary Studies in Urban Planning and Environmental Management in Japan, Kajima Institute, 1994 (in English)

    19. Townscape of Imai, Douhousha, 1994

    20. Nara Conference on Authenticity, UNESCO World Heritage Centre/ ICCROM/ICOMOS (in English)

    21. Contemporary View of Urban Design, Kajima Institute, 1993

    22. New Urban Spaces, Gyousei, 1993

    23. Schools and Environmental Education, Tokai University Press, 1993

    24. Environmental Education as a Life-long Learning Process, Koudosha, 1992

    25. Handbook for Practical Environmental Education, Daiichihouki, 1992

    26. Urban Design Report - A City in Step with Humanity, Yokohama City, 1992

    27. Community Design and the Civic Trust, Gyousei, 1991

    28. The Historical Environment and Housing Conditions in the 36 Old Streets Quarter of Hanoi, Asian Institute of Technology, 1990

    29. Japanese and Environs, Sisakusha, 1989

    30. Thinking of Amenity, Miraisha, 1989

    31. Urban Design Dictionary, Urban Renaissance, 1987

    32. Dictionary of Historic Townscape, Kashiwa Shobo, 1981

 

4 AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

2002 - oversea research scholarship awarded by Ministry of Education and Science

2000 - research scholarship awarded by Ministry of Education and Science

1999 - travel grants awarded by Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion Foundation

1998 - travel grants awarded by Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion Foundation

1998 - Japan Real Estate Studies Best Academic Book Award

1996 - Architectural Institute of Japan Award for Outstanding Academic Paper

1996 - scholarship for attending international convention awarded by Cultural Properties Protection Promotion Foundation

1994/95 - research scholarship awarded by Nakajima Peace Foundation

1994 - research scholarship awarded by Japan Housing Center

1993 - scholarship for attending international convention awarded by Cultural Properties Protection Promotion Foundation

1993 - scholarship for international exchange awarded by Japan Housing Association

1993 - research scholarship awarded by Nippon Insurance Foundation

1992 - research scholarship awarded by Housing General Research Foundation

1991 - fellowship for overseas research awarded by Kajima Research Promotion Foundation

1991 - Young Scholars Award by Architectural Institute of Japan

1987 - fellowship for studying in UK awarded by the British Council


5 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

  1. Conference Papers

  1. World Cultural Heritage: Its History and Current Scope, Third Cultural Conference, Taipei, 3. 2002

  2. Tourism-based Community Development, Millennium Conference of Tourism Leaders, 14th World Tourism Organization General Assembly, Osaka, 9. 2001

  3. Creative and Adaptable Reuse of Historic Monuments, International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Revitalization, Taipei, 9. 2001

  4. How to put the pieces together : challenges for planning, International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP), guest speaker, Rotterdam, Netherland, 9. 2000

  5. Monuments and Urban Areas at Risk in the East and Southeast Asian Countries, ICOMOS Heritage at Risk Initiative, invited speaker, Munich, Germany, 7. 2000

  6. Sustainable Development in Local Tourism for the Future, WTO Asia-Pacific Conference on Tourism Development for the Future, guest speaker, Wakayama, Japan, 2. 2000

  7. Developing Concept of Heritage in Japan and ICOMOS, International Symposium on Cultural Heritage and Urban Development Proceedings, guest speaker, Taipei, Taiwan, 11. 1999

  8. Documentation and Conservation of Wooden Towns and Buildings in Japan, Documentation and Conservation of Wooden Towns - Postgraduate Course in Tallinn with the NorGa grant, guest speaker, Tallinn, Estonia, 9. 1999

  9. Making a Place Better - Japanese Experience, International Architectural Design Camp, guest speaker, Chongju, Korea, 7. 1999

  10. Good Examples of Sustainable Accommodation in Japan, Taking Care of Business - Environmentally Sustainable Tourism Accommodation, Cairns, Australia, 4. 1999

  11. Public Participation Planning in Japan - The Legal Perspective, Pacific Rim Conference on Democratic Design, Ogawa, Japan, 6. 1999

  12. Wooden Towns/Settlements in East and South-east Asia, Comparative Studies/Seminar on Global Studies of Historic Towns: The North European Wooden Town, ICOMOS SWEDEN, March 1998, Stockholm

  13. Meaning of Urban Conservation in Asia and the West Pacific, Keynote Speech at the 6th Asian and West Pacific Network on Urban Conservation, November 1997, Taipei

  14. How to Utilize Regional Historic Assets - Japanese Perspective, Adaptable Use of Historic Buildings - International Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan, 7.1995

  15. Pacific Echo-tourism and Investment Prospects : case study Fiji, APEC Tourism Working Group, Tourism and the Environment Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 5. 1995

  16. Historic Preservation and Citizen Participation - Asian and Japanese Experiences, Cultural Assets ･ Historic Monuments and Citizen Participation Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan, 1.1995

  17. Development and Conservation of Hanoi", Third Annual Conference of the Asia and West Pacific Network for Urban Conservation, Hanoi, Vietnam, 11.1994

  18. Changing Concept of Authenticity in the Context of Japanese Conservation History",

    Nara Conference on Authenticity, Nara, Japan, 11.1994

  19. Urban Traditions in Asia and Their Preservation, 94 Seoul International Symposium on City and History, Seoul, Korea, 10.1994

  20. Triple-T and Urban Development Project - Research Framework, Triple-T Task Force, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Taipei, Taiwan, 3.1994

  21. Triple-T and Urban Development Project - study framework of Triple-T city concept", Triple-T Task Force, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6.1993

  22. International Cooperation for Conservation of Cultural Heritage, The Silk Roads Nara International Symposium '93, Nara, Japan, 11.1993

  23. Historic Sites and Monuments in Japan, ICOMOS 10th General Assembly, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8.1993

  24. Urban Conservation and 'Community-Building' Movement in Japan, 3rd Training Workshop on Strategic Area Development Approaches for Implementing Metropolitan Development and Conservation, United Nations Centre for Regional Develop- ments, 9.1991

  25. Conservation as a Strategy for Improvement of Urban Environment, 2nd Training Workshop on Strategic Area Development Approaches for Implementing Metropo- litan Development and Conservation, United Nations Centre for Regional Develop- ments, 7.1990

  26. Map-Making as a Part of Current Planning Education in Japan, International Conference on Planning Education, Birmingham, UK, 9.1989

  27. Furukawa Old Town Conservation - a case of urban conservation planning in conjunction with revitalization in Japan, 2nd International Convention on Urban Planning, Housing and Design, Singapore, 7.1989

  28. Urban Utility Management - Asian Context, International Workshop on Urban Utility and Infrastructure Management, Lyon, France, 4.1989

  29. History and Current Problems of Urban Conservation Planning in Japan, Proceedings of the 5th Asian-American Conference on Environmental Protection, Singapore, 2.1989

  30. Developments of Historic Environment Conservation Movements in Japan 1950-1985, 1st International Symposium on Traditional Dwellings and Life-styles, Tianjin, China, 7.1987

b. Technical Report

  1. Master Plan for the Preservation of the Historic Area of Pagan (Phase I), UNESCO FIT/536/MYA/70 Technical Report #FMR/CRT/CH/96/227(FIT), 1996, 134p.

c) Other Activities

1) Honorary Chief Advisor, Council for Cultural Affairs, Republic of China, 2000 - present

2) Symposium Scientific Committee and rapporteur, International Symposium on "The Heritage and Society" ICOMOS GA, Mexico, 10.1999

3) Advisor to Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, 1998-present

4) Executive Committee Member, ICOMOS, 1996-present

5) Symposium Scientific Committee and rapporteur, International Symposium on "The Heritage and Social Change" ICOMOS GA, Sofia, 10.1996

6) Chief Editor, 1st Asian Planning Schools Association Selected Papers 1994

7) Co-Founder, Asian and West Pacific Network for Urban Conservation,

AWPNUC, 1990

8) Executive Committee Member, Japan ICOMOS, 1989-1997

 

I hereby affirm the above to be true in every particular.

May 30, 2002

Yukio Nishimura, D.Eng.

Professor, University of Tokyo










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