Background
Ametani, Akihiro was born on February 14, 1944 in Nagasaki, Japan. Son of Kaoru and Shinobu (Itoh) Ametani.
Ametani, Akihiro was born on February 14, 1944 in Nagasaki, Japan. Son of Kaoru and Shinobu (Itoh) Ametani.
Bachelor of Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, 1966. Master of Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Manchester University, England, 1973.
Assistant, University Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, 1971-1974;
assistant, Doshisha U., Kyoto, 1968-1971;
lecturer, Doshisha U., Kyoto, 1974-1976;
associate professor, Doshisha U., Kyoto, 1976-1985;
professor, Doshisha U., Kyoto, since 1985. Consultant Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon, 1976-1981. Professor Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium, 1988.
Director Science and Engineering, Institute Doshisha U., Kyoto, 1996-1997, dean Library. and Comparative/Information Center, since 1998.
Fellow: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute Electrical Engineers. Member: International Council on Large Electric Systems (in French: Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Électriques, abbreviated CIGRÉ) (distinguished member), Institution of Electrical Engineers (vice president 2004).
Married Rimiko Matsumoto, April 3, 1982. Children: Mariko, Asumi.