Background
Takahasi, Yutaka was born on January 28, 1927 in Shizuoka, Japan. Son of Ikuro and Misao Takahasi.
Takahasi, Yutaka was born on January 28, 1927 in Shizuoka, Japan. Son of Ikuro and Misao Takahasi.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Tokyo, 1950. D of Civil Engineering, University Tokyo, 1964.
Professor University Tokyo, 1968—1987, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, 1987—1998. Senior programme adviser United Nations University, since 2000. Executive adviser Regional Environment Consultant, Inc., Tokyo, since 2003.
Japanese representative United Nations Educational, Paris, 1988—1996.
Member board governors World Water Council, Marseille, 1996—2003. Chairperson Riparian Environment committee Japanese Government River Council, 1993—1995. Chairperson Land Subsidence committee Japanese Government Environment Council, 1992—2000.
Fellow: Japanese Society Civil Engineering (Distinguished Service award 1998), International Water Resources Association (vice president 2001-2004, Crystal Drop award 2000).
Married Tosiko Takahasi.