Background
Tachibana, Takeshi was born on October 20, 1954 in Osaka, Japan. Son of Keiichi and Akiko (Yanagimoto) Tachibana.
Tachibana, Takeshi was born on October 20, 1954 in Osaka, Japan. Son of Keiichi and Akiko (Yanagimoto) Tachibana.
Bachelor of Science, University Tokyo, 1978. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1980. Engineer degree, Stanford University, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Tokyo, 1985.
Assistant professor engineering, Kyushu Institute Technology, Kitakyushu, Japan, 1985-1987; associate professor mechanic engineering, Kyushu Institute Technology, Kitakyushu, Japan, since 1987.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Combustion Institute, Airship Association.
Married Fumi Yasunaka, May 30, 1986. Children: Yasuki, Misato.