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The Most Interesting Readings Award

1. Introduction

(a)	The Most Interesting Readings Award has been given to authors of outstanding articles except research and educational papers, that has been published on JSDE journal "Design Engineering", within time period from last January to December in each year, in order to spread out the latest outcomes of our research, development and educational activities and to repraise author's contribution for our society.
(b)	The number of awarding is limited only One as a general rule, however, if it was difficult to choose a winner among candidates, the limitation can be expanded up to Three.
(c)	Winners are decided based on public voting by JSDE members, readers of JSDE journal. A voting slip is attached on the 1st issue of each year.
(d)	The announcement of the winners and award ceremony are held at general meeting in the next year. Testimonial and prize medal are given to winners. It is also announced on JSDE journal.

2. List of Honors

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2016 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2017 Spring Annual Conference

Noriyoshi MACHIDA（Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.）,Kenji SUZUKI（Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.）
Explanation: Design of Operation and Safety Property of Industrial Operation Switch	Vol. 51, No.2, (2016), pp.69-74
Koichi OHTOMI（The University of Tokyo）
Explanation: 1DCAE for Monozukuri and Engineers	Vol. 51, No. 3, (2016), pp.129-138

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2015 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2016 Spring Annual Conference

Toshinosuke AKUTSU (Kanto Gakuin University)
Explanation: Fluid Dynamical Evaluation and Challenges for Prosthetic Heart Valve (Historical Evolution of Mechanical Type Prosthetic Heart Valve and Flow Visualization View of Fluid Dynamical Evaluation)	Vol. 50, No. 3, (2015), pp.105-111
Tetsuya FUJIMOTO (Sophia University)
Explanation: Our Challenges Against the World through Formula SAE	Vol. 50, No. 1, (2015), pp.17-27

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2014 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2015 Spring Annual Conference

Toshihiro MAKI (Univ. of Tokyo)
Explanation: AUV Tri-TON - Toward 3D Imaging of Hydrothermal Vent Field -	Vol.49, No.5, (2014), pp.225-229
Norihiro KOIZUMI (Univ. of Tokyo), Hiroyuki TSUKIHARA (Univ. of Tokyo), Mamoru MITSUISHI (Univ. of Tokyo)
Explanation: Construction Methodology for Non-Invasive Ultrasound Theragnostic System (NIUTS) Based on Technologizing and Digitalizing Medical Professional Skills (TDMPS)	Vol.49, No.6, (2014), pp.280-287
Shun KITAHARA (NSK-Warner Co. Ltd.), Kenji MARUO (NSK-Warner Co. Ltd.)
Explanation: Recent Technology of Wet Friction Materials Applied to Automatic Transmission	Vol.49, No.10, (2014), pp.518-524

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2013 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2014 Spring Annual Conference

Takao HIGASHIMACHI (Sojo Univ.)
Explanation: Research and Its Future Prospects for Extension of Teeth and Ear Lifetime (Application of CAD/CAE to Biomechanics)	Vol.48, No.11, (2013), pp.487-493
Ryuji YOKOKAWA (Kyoto Univ.)
Explanation: Nanomanipulations by Integrating Motor Proteins and Micro/nano Fabrications	Vol.48, No.1, (2013), pp.2-10
Minori KAKIZAWA (Shieido Research Center Co. Ltd.)
Explanation: Development of Wearable Sensing System for Quantifying Cosmetic Procedure	Vol.48, No.10, (2013),pp.461-465

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2012 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2013 Spring Annual Conference

Kazuteru NAGAMURA (Hiroshima Univ.), Kiyotaka IKEJO (Hiroshima Univ.), Natsuhiko SEYAMA (Hiroshima Univ.)
Explanation: Development and Design of Special Tooth Profile(Non-Involute)Gears	Vol.47, No.1, (2012), pp.2-8
Kanta NIHEI (Kawasaki Technology Co., Ltd.)
Explanation: Life Estimation Technology of Welded Structure by Fatigue Damage Sensor	Vol.47, No.11, (2012), pp.507-511
Shinobu YOSHIMURA (The Univ. of Tokyo), Hideki FUJII (The Univ. of Tokyo)
Explanation: Intelligent Simulation Based of Environmentally Conscious Artifacts and Society	Vol.47, No.12, (2012), pp.551-558

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2011 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2012 Spring Annual Conference

Kazuyoshi TSUCHIYA (School of Engineering, Tokai University)
Explanation: Development of Health Monitoring System	Vol.46, No.2, (2011), pp.74-81
Taro NAKAMURA (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University)
Explanation: Design and Application of Robots Based on Motion-Mechanism of Various Cretures	Vol.46, No.6, (2011), pp.308-316
Shoji MORIMOTO (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Osaka Electro-Communication University)
Explanation: Recent Design and Development of External Lower Limb Prothesis	Vol.46, No.12, (2011), pp.676-681

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2010 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2011 Spring Annual Conference

Yoshihiro YASUKAWA, Kazunori MIURA(Rengo Co., Ltd.)
Explanation: Packege Design of Corrugated Box	Vol.45, No.3, (2010), pp.114-122
Yutaka NOMAGUCHI(Dept. of Mech. Eng., Osaka Univ.)
Explanation: Toward Knowledge Management of Engineering Analysis Modeling Process for Design Verification	Vol.45, No.6, (2010), pp.289-297
Takanao UCHIDA(Automobile R&D Center, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
Explanation: Introduction and Practical Usage Examples of CAE Analysis by "Designers" at Honda R&D	Vol.45, No.8, (2010), pp.359-367

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2009 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2010 Spring Annual Conference

Takafumi ASADA (Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Explanation: Hydrodynamic Bearing Spindle for HDD	Vol.44, No.3, pp.137-148 (2009)
Tetsuya HAMAGUCHI (Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)
Explanation: Importance of Problem Setting Manifested by Analogy between Method of Creation and Learning from Failure	Vol.44, No.10, pp.517-525 (2009)

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2008 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2009 Spring Annual Conference

Masaaki MOCHIMARU (Degital Human Research Center National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)
Explanation: Digital Human Modeling for Product Design	Vol.43, No.1, pp.2-8 (2008)
Toshinari TANAKA (Port and Airport Research Institute)
Explanation: Design Case of Shoreline Survey Robot Applied Watertight Module Structure	Vol.43, No.3, pp.130-127 (2008)

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2007 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2008 Spring Annual Conference

Tohru YAGI (Graduate School of Informatics, Tokyo Insitute of Technology)
Explanation: An Artificial Organ for Vision: Visual Prosthesis	Vol.42, No.3, pp.140-146 (2007)
Tetsu TAKEHARA (NSK Ltd.)
Explanation: Recent Technology of Hub Unit	Vol.42, No.8, pp.452-461 (2007)

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2006 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2007 Spring Annual Conference

Satoshi KANAI (Graduate School of Science and Technology, Hokkaido University)
Explanation: Computer-Aided Industrial Design and its Issues	Vol.41, No.1, pp.2-10 (2006)
Hiromasa SUZUKI (Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo)
Explanation: Shape Modeling using Industrial X?\|ray CT Scanning Data	Vol.41, No.2, pp.57-62 (2006)
Yutaka YAMAGATA (RIKEN Discovery Research Institute)
Explanation: Fabrication of Microstructures by Ultra?\|Precision Micro Mechanical Machining Method	Vol.41, No.11, pp.543-548 (2006)

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2005 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2006 Spring Annual Conference

Tomoya SAKAGUCHI (NTN Corp.)
Explanation: Run-out Analysis of Rolling Element Bearings	Vol.40, No.10, pp.508-514 (2006)
Masao NISHIOKA (Nishioka Mechanisms Laboratory)
Explanation: Recent Technology of Cams	Vol.40, No.4, pp.159-165 (2005)

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2004 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2005 Spring Annual Conference

Tomomasa KODERA (ELYSIUM Co. Ltd.)
Explanation: Technical Issues of 3D CAD Data Exchange	Vol.39, No.6, pp.289-294 (2004)
Masakazu UMEZAWA (THK Co. Ltd.)
Explanation: Measurement Technology for Linear Guide	Vol.39, No.2, pp.74-81 (2004)

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2003 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2004 Spring Annual Conference

Yoshiharu AMANO (Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University)
Explanation: Ammonia Refrigerator Apparatus	Vol.38, No.11, pp.552-557 (2003)
Masaaki KUROSU (National Instiotute of Multimedia Education)
Explanation: Universal Design and Usability	Vol.38, No.4, pp.151-158 (2003)
Ahoji NOGUCHI (Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science)
Explanation: Rolling Beanngs for Swing Motion	Vol.38, No.3, pp.130-134 (2003)

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2002 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2003 Spring Annual Conference

Shigehiko KANEKO (Graduate School of Engineering, The university of Tokyo), Tatsuro WATANABE (Graduate School of Engineering, The university of Tokyo)
Explanation: An Example of PBL Program in the University of Tokyo	Vol.37, No.4, pp.157-164 (2002)
Takechi IKEDA (NTN Corp.)
Explanation: History of Automotive Constant Velocity Universal Joints Design	Vol.37, No.8, pp.400-407 (2002)

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2001 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2002 Spring Annual Conference

Hideaki MADONO (SHARP Corp.)
Explanation: Environmental Issues and Enterprise's Role for Environmental Protection	Vol.36, No.11, pp.461-467 (2001)
Koichi OHTOMI(Toshiba Corp.), Masanori OZAWA(Toshiba Corp.)
Explanation: Collaborative Design Technology and its Application	Vol.36, No.6, pp.251-258 (2001)
Tomiharu MATSUSHITA (Kobe Steel Ltd.), Taiji ADACHI(Kobe University)
Explanation: Current and Future Technology in Design of Artificial Hip Joint	Vol.36, No.8, pp.338-343 (2001)

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2000 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2001 Spring Annual Conference

Takashi KOBAYASHI (Mitsubishi Electric)
Explanation: Thermal Design of a Slim Notebook PC	Vol.35, No.9, pp.329-334 (2000)
Shinzo MANMOTO (MAYEKAWA MFG Co. Ltd.), Akira ERYU (MAYEKAWA MFG Co. Ltd)
Explanation: Design of Processing Machineries for Meat and Marine Products	Vol.35, No.1, pp.2-7 (2000)

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1999 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 2000 Spring Annual Conference

Yoshiyuki NARISAWA (RION Co. Ltd.)
Explanation: Design for Miniaturization of Hearlng Aids	Vol.34, No.5, pp.143-147 (1999)
Nobuo MACHIDA (Nihon University)
Explanation: The Ride-Quality Design of the Amusement Facilities	Vol.34, No.6, pp.184-187 (1999)
Koji TANIDA (IHI Corp.)
Explanation: Applied Examples of Active Control Technique to Large Scale Structures	Vol.34, No.1, pp.2-8 (1999)

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1998 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 1999 Spring Annual Conference

Toshiyuki OGURA, (Fujifilm Corp.), Shoichi UCHIDA (Fujifilm Corp.)
Explanation: Recycling Technology of the Lens with Film	Vol.33, No.3, pp.80-84 (1998)
Shigeo HIROSE (Tokyo Institute of Technology), Hiroyuki KUWAHARA (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Explanation: Design of Moon & Planetary Rover in Tokyo Institute of Technology	Vol.33, No.12, pp. 440-454 (1998)

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1997 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 1998 Spring Annual Conference

Kazuo IWAKIRI (HORIKAWA Inc.)
Explanation: Design and Manufacture of Spectacle Frames in Fukui Prefecture	Vol.32, No.6, pp.225-228(1997)
Koichi SUZUMORI (Toshiba Corp.)
Explanation: Pipeline Inspection Robots Driven by Pneumatic Rubber Actuators	Vol.32, No.5, pp.193-197 (1997)
Hiroshi MAKI (Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science)
Materials for Education: On Restructuring of Mechanical Design Education	Vol.32, No.1, pp.35-39 (1997)

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1996 The Most Interesting Readings Award Awarded at 1997 Spring Annual Conference

Yoshiyuki NAKANO (NIKON Corp.)
Explanation: Camera Design History of Recent 40 Years	Vol.31, No.1, pp.19-26 (1996)
Yasunori BABA (Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering, The University of Tokyo)
Explanation: Challenge of Design: New Possibilities in the 21st Century	Vol.31, No.6, pp.189-192 (1996)

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