Yosuke HIGO
Professor, Dr. Eng.
Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University
Contacts
Room 211, C Claster 1, Katsura Campus, Kyoto University
TEL: +81-75-383-3305
FAX: +81-75-383-3307
E-mail: higo.yohsuke.5z (at) kyoto-u.ac.jp
Research Topics
Geomaterial is a multi-phase mixture composed of soil particle phase, water phase, and air phase. Interactions and microscopic structural changes of the three phases are therefore a key to interpretation and modeling of macroscopic behaviors of geomaterials such as deformation, failure, and groundwater seepage. For the purpose of “Modelling Behaviors of Geomaterial from Micro to Macro”, we are working on the following research topics:
- Clarification of links between microscopic and macroscopic behaviors of geomaterials through experiments using x-ray microtomography
- Development of multi-scale and multi-phase analysis methods to predict and evaluate the behaviours of geomaterials
Our research application extends to various geotechnical issues including subsoil behaviors during constructions and designing robust earth structures such as river levees and road embankments against rainfalls and earthquakes.
Society Contribution
Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)
- The Editorial Committee on Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. C (Geosphere Engineering)
Editorial Board (2015，2016), Secretary (2017), Secretary General (2018) - The Editorial Committee on Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. A2 (Applied Mechanics (AM))
Editorial Board (2018, 2019)
Link: JSCE website
Japan Geotechnical Society (JGS)
- Soils and Foundations
Editorial board (2013, 2014, 2015), Executive board (2016, 2017, 2018)
Links: JGS website, Soils and Foundations (ELSEVIER)
Education
| Apr 2001 – Mar 2004 | Ph.D. course, Dept. Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University |
| Apr 1999 – Mar 2001 | Master course, Dept. Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University |
| Apr 1995 – Mar 1999 | Undergraduate course, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University |
Academic and Professional Experience
| Mar 2021 – Present | Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Dept. Urban Management, Kyoto University |
| Apr 2013 – Feb 2021 | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Dept. Urban Management, Kyoto University |
| Apr 2007 – Mar 2013 | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Dept. Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Kyoto University |
| Apr 2006 – Mar 2007 | Research Associate, Graduate School of Engineering, Dept. Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Kyoto University |
| Apr 2004 – Jul 2006 | Geo-Research Institute |