Prof. Yorihiko Ohsaki took office as the vice-president of Shimizu Corporation after his retirement from The University of Tokyo in 1982 and founded Ohsaki Research Institute, Inc. the same year. Aside from championing the fundamental research, Prof. Yorihiko Ohsaki carried out consulting services in the fields of structural analysis and design, as well as, in wide technologically advanced areas which promoted direct implementation of the research findings to the advancement of the society. Furthermore, he encouraged young researchers by providing his direct guidance, which generated many talented professionals as well as educators and researchers at universities.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

1921	Born in Kyoto city
1943	Graduated The University of Tokyo, School of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics
1953	Graduated Northwestern University, Graduate School
1966	Department Chief, National Building Research Institute
1971	Department Chief, International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
1971	Professor, The University of Tokyo, School of Engineering
1974	Technical Advisor, Japan Atomic Energy Commission
1975	Member of the Committee on Examination of Reactor Safety, Japan Atomic Energy Commission
1982	Vice-President and Representative Director, Shimizu Corporation
1982	President and Representative Director, Ohsaki Research Institute, Inc.
1999	Chairman and Representative Director, Ohsaki Research Institute, Inc.

AWARDS

1957	Outstanding Paper Award from Architectural Institute of Japan (Research on Relation Between Foundation, Soil, And Upper Structure)
1959	Survey Award from Architectural Institute of Japan (Tokyo Soil Map)
1983	Technology Award from Japanese Geotechnical Society (Research on Corrosion of Steel Piles)
1986	Grand Prize from Architectural Institute of Japan (Contribution to the Development of Earthquake-Resistant Engineering)