Takashi Yamane

Background

Yamane, Takashi was born on March 4, 1953 in Okayama, Japan.

Education

Bachelor, University Tokyo, 1975. Master of Arts, University Tokyo, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University Tokyo, 1980.

Career

From researcher to head biomimetics division Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Tsukuba, Japan, 1980—2001. Deputy director Institute Human Science and biomedical Engineering, National Institute Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, since 2001. Chair biofluid engineering committee Society Life Support Technology Japan, since 1996.

Member Research and Development committee implantable artificial heart Ministry Economy, Trade and Industry, since 1995.

Achievements

• Takashi Yamane has been listed as a noteworthy biomedical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Japan Society Mechanical Engineers, American Society Artificial Internal Organs, International Society Rotary Blood Pumps.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, jogging.

Connections

Married Eriko Tsuda, January 23, 1983. Children: Hiroyuki, Mari.

Spouse:

Eriko Tsuda

child:

Hiroyuki Yamane

child:

Mari Yamane