Nsenda B. Lukumwena

Background

Lukumwena, Nsenda B. was born on September 17, 1955 in Lubumbashi, Shaba, Zaire. Arrived in Japan, 1984. Son of Ladislas Kalubi and Astrid Kapinga.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Institute Batiment & Travaux Publications, Kinshasa, Zaire, 1979. Diploma in architecture, Institute Batiment & Travaux Publications, 1982. Master in City Planning, Osaka (Japan) University, 1988.

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, Osaka (Japan) University, 1991.

Career

Research assistant, Institute du Batiment & Travaux Publications, Kinshasa, 1982-1984; design archaeology, E. Palumbo & F. Tala-Ngai Archs., Kinshas, Paris, 1982-1984; design archaeology, Concord Architectural Office, Osaka, 1989-1990; design archaeology, planner, Sakakura & Associations, Engineers and Archs., Osaka, 1991-1993; design archaeology, Computer-aided Design manager, Nagata Kitano & Associations, Osaka, since 1994. Visiting professor Institute Batiment & Travaux Publications, since 1995. Chief designer E. Palumbo & E. Tala-Ngai Archs., 1983-1984.

Achievements

• Nsenda B. Lukumwena has been listed as a notable Architect, urban planner, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Japan Institute City Planning, Far East Society Architects and Engineers (secretary 1990-1991), Association Zairean Researchers in Japan (founder), Association Foreign Architects in Japan (co-founder Osaka chapter 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: music, tennis, computer programming, reading.

Connections

Married Nkusu Nkondi, April 3, 1985. Children, Kapinga Yoriko, Minkola Akyi.

Father:

Ladislas Kalubi

Mother:

Astrid Kapinga

Spouse:

Nkusu Nkondi