Assoc. Prof. Misato Uehara Honored with Luminary Award at IFLA Asia Pacific 2023
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Associate Professor Misato Uehara from the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, and the Research Center for Social Systems at Shinshu University was honored with the esteemed Luminary Award during the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia Pacific Region Congress 2023.
The IFLA, an internationally recognized organization accredited by UNESCO with 77 member countries, bestows the Luminary Award, which is IFLA Asia-Pacific's highest honor accorded to its regional luminaries who have made exceptional contributions to the field of landscape architecture within the Asia-Pacific region.
At the 2023 IFLA Asia Pacific Congress held in Japan, Associate Professor Misato Uehara was acknowledged for research focused on the efficacy of landscape planning processes in the recovery efforts post the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Luminary Award was presented in appreciation of his contributions to information dissemination and the development of educational programs in his capacity as the chair of the IFLA World Task Force.
The original evaluation comments from IFLA are as follows.
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Dr. Uehara, a luminary in the realm of landscape architecture, stands as a pioneer in amalgamating design and research to address critical global challenges such as disasters, conflicts, and pandemics. His distinguished career showcases not only award-winning designs across six projects but also prestigious scientific accolades, notably the 2021 Japan Prize Heisei Memorial Research Grant, a rare honor among researchers. As a key figure in JLAU (IFLA Japan) and various landscape-focused initiatives, Dr. Uehara's innovative approach revolutionizes disaster recovery by seamlessly blending Japan's environmental data into recovery planning, illustrating the potential for substantial time and cost savings. His groundbreaking methodology unifies scientific styles, providing accessible insights for both affected communities and policymakers while democratizing the design process, ultimately epitomizing the principle of "Doing more with Less" in the realm of Design Science.
