Dr. Masashi Kashiwagi is a distinguished professor and leading authority in naval architecture and marine hydrodynamics. He currently serves as Professor in the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University where he holds a position in Global Architecture. After graduating from the Shipbuilding Department at Osaka University in 1978 he completed his doctoral studies at the same institution in 1983. Prior to joining Osaka University in 2008 Dr. Kashiwagi established his academic career at Kyushu University where he served as Associate Professor and later Professor at the Research Institute for Applied Mechanics. His transition to Osaka University marked a significant phase in his career where he has focused on nurturing the next generation of naval engineers while maintaining active research contributions.
Dr. Kashiwagi's groundbreaking research in ship hydrodynamics and wave body interactions has fundamentally advanced the understanding of floating body dynamics in ocean environments. His theoretical and computational approaches to seakeeping and hydrodynamics have been widely adopted in both academic research and industrial applications within the shipbuilding industry. With over 4600 citations according to Google Scholar his work has demonstrated significant impact across the field of naval architecture. His development of numerical methods for simulating violent free surface flows including contributions to the CIP based method has provided essential tools for analyzing complex fluid structure interactions. These contributions have not only advanced theoretical understanding but also improved practical ship design methodologies used by leading maritime engineering firms worldwide.
Beyond his research achievements Dr. Kashiwagi has been instrumental in cultivating future generations of naval architects through his dedicated teaching and mentorship at Osaka University. His commitment to education is evidenced by receiving the Global Architecture Education Award for four consecutive years reflecting his students high regard for his instructional methods. As an active participant in international scholarly exchanges he has contributed significantly to the global naval architecture community through programs like the Strategic Young Researcher Overseas Visit Program. Dr. Kashiwagi continues to advance the field through ongoing research in hydrodynamics while fostering international collaborations that bridge theoretical insights with practical engineering applications. His enduring influence on both the academic and industrial aspects of naval architecture ensures his legacy will continue to shape the discipline for years to come.
