Background
Mechanical engineer. Doctor of Engineering. Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo University (1920).; was appointed instructor of Tohoku University (same year); served later as assistant professor and as professor (1940). Studied mechanical engineering in Germany and Switzerland (1922) ; received degree in engineering ( 1940). Published about 120 theses mainly on conduction of heat. Younger brother of Heiichi Nu kiyama, noted electrical engineer.
