JSCE Conference in hydraulic engineering 2024

The Japan Society of Civil Engineers hosted the 69th Conference on Hydraulic Engineering in Toyama Prefecture from December 2nd to 4th, 2024. This annual conference brings together researchers and practitioners in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, and hydraulics from across Japan.

Our laboratory consistently participates in this important event, providing a valuable platform for our master’s and doctoral students to present their research findings. This year, Mitsuna Sekiya (Mitsu) and Ying Liu (Shadow) successfully presented their master’s theses to a diverse audience of scientists and students. The conference was held at the Toyama Prefectural Civic Center, and their presentations were delivered during the morning session on the final day.

Both Mitsu and Shadow presented in the “Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation” session.

• Mitsuna Sekiya presented her research titled: “GLOBAL ANTHROPOGENIC HEAT EMISSION PROJECTIONS INFORMED BY AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT MODEL” (authors are Mitsuna Sekiya, Alvin C.G. Varquez, Do Ngoc Khanh, Atsushi Inagaki, Manabu Kanda, Tomohiko Ihara, and Norihiro Tsubo). This research focuses on projecting future anthropogenic heat emissions under various climate change scenarios consistent with the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6).

• Ying Liu presented her research titled: “INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN AGGLOMERATION FORMATION ON HEAT WAVES THROUGH DEEP LEARNING BASED LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION DATA” (authors are Ying Liu, Alvin C.G. Varquez, Do Ngoc Khanh, and Manabu Kanda). This research utilizes deep learning techniques to analyze the impact of urbanization on heat wave events in Shanghai over the past decades.

Sharing research findings with the broader scientific community and society is crucial for advancing knowledge and addressing critical environmental challenges. We believe that this conference provided a valuable opportunity for Mitsu and Shadow to gain valuable insights into the field of urban climate and share their research with a wider audience. Their presentations were supported by funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan.

Mitsu and Shadow are aiming to obtain their Master’s degrees in March 2025.