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Scopus Author ID: 55684835200
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Physical and Cognitive Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Seating, Automotive, Design Science

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Japan

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Employment (5)

Shibaura Institute of Technology: Tokyo, Koto-ku, JP

2023-04-01 to present | Professor (College of Engineering and Design)
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Akinari Hirao

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology: Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JP

2023-04-01 to present | Visiting Researcher, Sumitomo Riko - AIST Advanced Devices of Polymer Materials Cooperative Research Laboratory (Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute (HIIRI))
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Akinari Hirao

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST): Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JP

2020-10-01 to 2023-03-31 | Deputy Leader, Sumitomo Riko - AIST Advanced Devices of Polymer Materials Cooperative Research Laboratory (Human-Centered Mobility Research Center (HCMRC))
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Akinari Hirao

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology: Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JP

2020-07-01 to 2020-09-30 | Invited Senior Researcher/Principal Research Manager (Human-Centered Mobility Research Center (HCMRC))
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Akinari Hirao

Nissan Motor Company: Atsugi, Kanagawa, JP

1997-12-16 to 2020-06-30 | Ergonomics, Seat design, Human modeling, HMI (R&D)
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Akinari Hirao

Education and qualifications (4)

Keio University: Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP

2016-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | Ph., D. (Integrated Design)
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Akinari Hirao

Keio University: Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP

1995-04-01 to 1998-03-31 | Ph., D. (Not finished) (Biomedical Enginieering)
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Akinari Hirao

Keio University: Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP

1993-04-01 to 1995-03-31 | M. Sc. (Biomedical Engineering)
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Akinari Hirao

Keio University: Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP

1986-04-01 to 1992-03-31 | BA. (Mechanical Engineering)
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Akinari Hirao

Works (13)

Prediction of Lower Leg Swelling in Driving Posture

Applied Sciences
2024-12-17 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app142411788
Contributors: Fuka Kajitani; Takeo Kato; Akinari Hirao
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Effect of Stabilizing Strategy on Head Kinematics of Occupant

International Journal of Automotive Technology
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12239-022-0015-0
EID:

2-s2.0-85125387090

Part of ISSN: 19763832 12299138
Contributors: Shin, H.; Jung, W.; Choi, H.Y.; Hirao, A.
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Pressure Sensitivity of Buttock and Thigh as a Key Factor for Understanding of Sitting Comfort

Applied Sciences
2022-07-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app12157363
Contributors: Akinari Hirao; Shimpei Naito; Nobutoshi Yamazaki
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Development of evaluating methods for passenger's motion sickness in real driving environment

International Journal of Automotive Engineering
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.20485/jsaeijae.12.2_72
EID:

2-s2.0-85107984747

Part of ISSN: 21850992
Contributors: Bando, S.; Shiogai, Y.; Hirao, A.
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Akinari Hirao via Scopus - Elsevier

Modeling of vehicle seat in lumped network model for ride comfort simulation

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12206-020-1222-0
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2-s2.0-85099421925

Part of ISSN: 19763824 1738494X
Contributors: Han, M.Y.; Choi, H.Y.; Hirao, A.
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Relationship between pedestrian detection specifications of parking sensor and potential safety benefits

Accident Analysis and Prevention
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105951
EID:

2-s2.0-85098158896

Part of ISSN: 00014575
Contributors: Kikuchi, K.; Hashimoto, H.; Hosokawa, T.; Nawata, K.; Hirao, A.
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An Investigation of Early Detection of Driver Drowsiness Using Ensemble Machine Learning Based on Hybrid Sensing

Applied Sciences
2020-04 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/app10082890
Contributors: Jongseong Gwak; Akinari Hirao; Motoki Shino
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Engineering movement into automotive seating: Does the driver feel more comfortable and refreshed?

Applied Ergonomics
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.08.024
EID:

2-s2.0-85053209706

Part of ISSN: 18729126 00036870
Contributors: Varela, M.; Gyi, D.; Mansfield, N.; Picton, R.; Hirao, A.; Furuya, T.
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Akinari Hirao via Scopus - Elsevier

Exploring Seat Movement While Driving - What Do Drivers Think?

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
2019 | Book
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93885-1_52
EID:

2-s2.0-85049682221

Part of ISSN: 21945357
Contributors: Varela, M.; Gyi, D.; Mansfield, N.; Bateman, B.; Furuya, T.; Hirao, A.
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Akinari Hirao via Scopus - Elsevier

Virtual Occupant Model with Active Joint Torque Control for Muscular Reflex

SAE Technical Papers
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2018-01-1316
EID:

2-s2.0-85045513833

Part of ISSN: 01487191
Contributors: Hirao, A.; Choi, H.Y.; Han, M.; Matsuoka, H.
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Evaluations of physical fatigue during long-term driving with a new driving posture

SAE Technical Papers
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-0348
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2-s2.0-85072438950

Part of ISSN: 26883627 01487191
Contributors: Hirao, A.; Kato, K.; Kitazaki, S.; Yamazaki, N.
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Development of a new driving posture focused on biomechanical loads

SAE Technical Papers
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-1302
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2-s2.0-85072438549

Part of ISSN: 26883627 01487191
Contributors: Hirao, A.; Kitazaki, S.; Yamazaki, N.
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Akinari Hirao via Scopus - Elsevier

Biomechanical Estimation Method of Internal Loads on Sitting Posture Using a Two-Dimensional Musculo-Skeletal Model

Nihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part C
2001 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1299/kikaic.67.2921
EID:

2-s2.0-84877375401

Part of ISSN: 03875024
Contributors: Hirao, A.; Yamazaki, N.
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Akinari Hirao via Scopus - Elsevier
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