Fernando Fujimura

Background

Fujimura, Fernando was born on September 9, 1944 in Marilia, Brazil. Son of Morisada and Himiko (Yamaguchi) Fujimura.

Education

Diploma in mining engineering, U. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1969; Master's, U. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, University Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1988.

Career

Researcher, Sao Paulo Institute Technology Research, 1970-1976; professor engineering, Sao Paulo U., since 1976; head of department, Themag Engenharia, Sao Paulo, 1977-1989. Consultant Geodinamica International Consulting.

Achievements

• Fernando Fujimura has been listed as a noteworthy Mining engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Brazilian Rock Mechanics Committee, Sao Paulo, 1985-1987. Member APEMI Mining Engineering Association, International Rock Society Rock Mechanics.

Interests

• Avocations: chess, soccer, baseball.

Connections

Married Aparecida Yoshiko Hoshikawa, May 31, 1971. 1 child, Rebeca.

Father:

Morisada Fujimura

Mother:

Himiko (Yamaguchi) Fujimura

Spouse:

Aparecida Yoshiko Hoshikawa

child:

Rebeca Fujimura