Leading engineer who built automobile technology

Since 1994

The level of Japanese automobile technology has reached the point where it leads the world.
This is the result of the passion and efforts of many automotive engineers for more than half a century after the war.
JSAE has decided to interview these people and pass on their footprints to future generations.

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New interview (2004~)

Mr. Masaji Suda

2014.10.17up

With the advent of car electronics

Mr. Shoichi Sano

2013.9.13up

Engineers' ideas and actions

Mr. Nobuo Okubo

2013.8.29up

era of globalization

Mr. Hajime Fujimoto

2013.5.20up

Looking back at 47 years of diesel spray and combustion research
― My research life was made possible by my mentors, senior and junior teachers, people from companies, and students. ―

Mr. Kenichi Sasaki

2013.3.14up

with the engine

Mr. Noboru Miyamoto

2013.2.18up

The engine and fuel are the two centers of the research ellipse.

Mr. Shinichi Kato

2013.1.10up

Think back to basics

Mr. Tsutomu Sawada

2012.2.16up

Memories from the rise of automobile development to the Alliance

Mr. Takesei Kamimoto

2011.12.26up

The appeal of engine research and advice for young people

Mr. Shigeru Nakagiri

2011.12.14up

Between technology and engineering

Mr. Jun Chikamori

2011.12.2up

Aiming for further development of automobile technology and society

Mr. Shinji Yamakawa

2011.9.7up

Pioneering research into irregular data processing and contributing to the modernization of automotive reliability evaluation

Mr. Michio Kuroda

2011.8.12up

Vibration ~ Noise ~ Chanson In search of just the right amount

Mr. Masakazu Iguchi

2011.6.29up

Continuous challenges support the development of automobile technology

Mr. Eiichi Kumabe

2010.10.18up

Efforts toward globalization of the Japanese automobile industry

Mr. Yutaro Waguri

2010.6.30up

Development of momentum theory of diesel spray and research on engine tribology

Mr. Kosuke Furusho

2010.3.23up

Being chased by the pursuer

Mr. Hiro Shiga

2010.3.23up

Use development information to improve your workplace skills

Mr. Tsutomu Gomi

2008.10.9up

Fascinated by engines - Blessed with good teachers -

Mr. Tsuneo Someya

2007.11.29up

My journey - Admiration for Germany and the path to plain bearings -

Mr. Takaa Chikada

2006.7.18up

Electrical component technology built through experimentation and standardization

Mr. Masuo Amano

2006.3.16up

50 years of moving forward and busy with a hungry spirit

Mr. Makoto Matsuoka

2005.7.11up

Dreams come true, let's take a look! Research from the inside of the engine

Mr. Nagayuki Marumo

2004.7.1up

Along with automobile research and development

Mr. Shukuro Kanehara

2004.4.13up

Engineers think for themselves and pursue their favorite pursuits with confidence.

Mr. Koreshi Kume

2004.2.12up

The key to unlocking the future -Thoroughly thinking through on-site without being bound by common sense-

Past interviews (1994-2000)

Mr. Yoshio Akiyama

History of power plant development

Mr. Jiro Achiha

Progress and development of diesel engine research

Mr. Yasumasa Ishihara

Practical application of heat treatment and cold forging technology for automobile parts

Mr. Masao Ito

The designer who laid the foundation for Japanese automobile diesel engines

Mr. Seiichi Inagawa

Birth and mass production of full-scale light passenger cars

Mr. Saburo Iwasaki

Development of rear-engine passenger car, Contessa

Mr. Masahiro Ueno

Changes in automotive bearing technology

Mr. Junzo Uozumi

From airplane engine development to automobile engine development

Mr. Jiro Osuka

About Daihatsu's small tricycles, light vehicles, and 2-stroke engines

Mr. Takayuki Otsuka

Commercial vehicle development and creative human resources development

Mr. Shunichi Daito

Genealogy of engine measurement and diagnosis technology

Mr. Katsuzo Kageyama

Genealogy of EMS (Experimental Safety Motorcycle) and Motorcycle Safety Technology

Mr. Hisashi Kageyama & Mr. Kazunori Yoshihara

Toward safer and lower-pollution vehicles - Ministry of Transport's technical position

Mr. Yoshikazu Kanao

Innovation in basic technology and establishment of production methods for mass production

Mr. Yoshiyoshi Kawashima

Motorcycle development and “dreams” during the founding period

Mr. Akira Kawahara

The "people's car" concept seen from the technological background

Mr. Kanetaka Kusunoki

Development of production technology and establishment of the Toyota Production System

Mr. Seiichiro Kumagai

Basic research on engine combustion

Mr. Masaichi Kondo

A look at handling stability

Mr. Sadamichi Sasaki

Establishment of Japanese automobile mass production technology and introduction of robots

Mr. Shiro Sasaki

Developing passenger cars such as the Corolla and Tercel and establishing a product planning system

Mr. Takeaki Shirai

Domestic passenger car manufacturing and auto parts development

Mr. Takashi Suzuki

gasoline engine and diesel engine

Mr. Sakuyoshi Suzumoto

With the development of the auto parts industry after the war

Mr. Shinji Seki

Development of small engine for automobiles

Mr. Daidoji Tatsu

Dr. Diesel

Mr. Akira Takao

Vehicle technology in the early days of Nissan Diesel

Mr. Jiro Tanaka

From the Ki74 to the “Tama” electric car, development of successive Prince cars

Mr. Nobuo Tsuboi

History of bus body development

Mr. Eiji Toyoda

Innovation in automobile technology and development of domestically produced passenger cars in Japan

Mr. Akira Nagaoka

Building a car based on knowledge, emotion, and will

Mr. Takeshi Nakatsuka

Pursuing the driving performance and safety of automobiles as a human-machine-environment system

Mr. Kenya Nakamura

Development of the domestic passenger car Crown

Mr. Hiromichi Nakamura

Building a foundation for vehicle vibration and noise reduction and developing and nurturing new technologies

Mr. Masatoshi Nabetani

Vehicle development at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. before the war

Mr. Masaaki Noguchi

Innovation in production technology and advanced technology development that supported the period of high automobile growth

Mr. Takehiko Hasegawa

2-wheel and 4-wheel technology and perspectives that create originality

Mr. Teiichi Hara

A designer who raised Japanese compact passenger car technology to international standards.

Mr. Motoo Harada

Elevating engine technology to world standards and developing exhaust cleaning technology

Mr. Shoichi Furuhama

Internal combustion engine measurement technology and hydrogen engine

Mr. Kiyoshi Matsumoto

Engine development, exhaust gas countermeasures, and product planning system development

Mr. Joji Mizusawa

From the development of automotive torque converters to the development of diesel passenger cars

Mr. Yukichi Mochida

Development of small passenger cars and automobile renaissance

Mr. Shinroku Momose

Development of advanced technology from buses to cars

Mr. Shizuo Yagi

learn by doing

Mr. Koichi Yamagishi

Development of Subaru engines with a focus on exhaust gas countermeasures

Mr. Goji Yamada

Regarding the development of large diesel engines for automobiles

Mr. Kenichi Yamamoto

Innovation in internal combustion engines and the development of the Wankel rotary engine

Mr. Kiyoshi Iemoto

From Gas Electric to Hino Motors

Mr. Moriyuki Watanabe

Development from tricycles to passenger cars and improvements to bodies and reciprocating engines

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