Thermal Management Engineering Committee

1.Aim of activity

Targeting reduction of global environmental impact and improvement of vehicle efficiency through heat transfer technology
1) Heat exchange/regeneration technology
2) Heat management technology
3) CAE/measurement technology that supports the above
We will disseminate information widely and promote the improvement and revitalization of the Japanese automobile industry's technological level.

2.Chairman/Secretary (2026-27)

Chairman	Masaki Imperial Envoy (Suzuki Motor Corporation)
Secretary	Hayato Saito (Isuzu Motors Ltd.) Satoshi Someya (Tokyo Denki University) Akihito Fujita (Toyota Central Research Institute Co., Ltd.) Katsuya Minami (ANSYS Japan Co., Ltd.)

3.Main target areas/matters

Cooling/Heat/Temperature Management
energy management
radiator/oil cooler
Oil cooling system/air cooling system
air conditioner
Algorithms/Modeling
engine cooling
Air conditioning/comfort
Temperature control/environment control
heat damage

4. Volunteer activities

・Committee meetings are held four times a year (public committee meetings and tours scheduled)
・Organized sessions for the JSAE Annual Congress (Spring)
(• Planning a symposium to summarize results and disseminate technology, with preparations underway for February 2026 (2025 fiscal year business plan))

5.Technology roadmap

Roadmap list for the "Vehicle Component Technology Field"

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