Background
Onishi, Akira was born on January 5, 1929 in Tokyo. Son of Tatunosuke and Tomi (Fusegawa) Onishi.
Onishi, Akira was born on January 5, 1929 in Tokyo. Son of Tatunosuke and Tomi (Fusegawa) Onishi.
Bachelor in Economics, Keio University, Tokyo, 1954. Master of Arts in Economics, Keio University, Tokyo, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Keio University, Tokyo, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 1964.
Research officer Institute Development Economics, Tokyo, 1963. Associate professor Chuo University, 1965—1967. Economic affairs officer United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and Far East, Bangkok, 1967—1968, International Labor Organization, Geneva, 1968—1970.
Chief economist Japan Economic Research Center, Tokyo, 1970—1971. Professor Soka University, 1971—1991, vice president, 1991—2001, professor emeritus, since 2001. United Nations consultant, since 1990.
Director Center Global Modeling Foundation Fusion Science and Technology, Japan, since 2001. Visiting professor Westminster School, London, since 2002.
Fellow: Japan Association Simulation and Gaming (vice president 1989-1992, president 1993-1997, award 1998), Japan Association Planning Administration (Supreme Article award 1991), Japan Society International Economics. Member: First Five Hundred.
Married Noriko Shimizu, September 27, 1963. Children: Kimihiro, Masahiro.