Kouji Fusimi‐1909‐6‐29 ～ 2008‐5‐8

Dr.Fushimi's Diverse Activities

Koji Fushimi was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. And he grows up in Tokyo.
I somehow imagine that he was born and raised in an ordinary office worker family.
Fushimi-sensei was born in the 20th century, so that makes sense.

However, there has been a lot of activity since then.
After graduating from the University of Tokyo with a degree in physics and working as an assistant at the University of Tokyo,
He joined the newly established Osaka University and in 1934 he became the Dean of the Faculty of Science.

In 1936, he assumed the post of Director of the newly established Nagoya University Plasma Research Institute. as a result
He will serve as an emeritus professor at two old-system universities.

He also served as president of the Science Council of Japan from 1952.
For six years from 1958, he was involved in policy as a member of the House of Councilors belonging to the New Komeito Party from the standpoint of a scientist.

Below, I would like to talk about Mr. Fushimi, who also served as a Diet member.
It's like, "Teacher, please!"

Consistent Scientist Insight

Professor Fushimi played a major role in promoting the "peaceful use of nuclear energy." He recognizes that nuclear research in Japan is very important. He was thinking about peaceful uses from the unique perspective of Japan, a country that suffered atomic bombings. He specifically sums it up in the "Three Principles of Atomic Energy."

He drafted the three principles of "independence, democracy, and openness", and jointly with Seiji Kaya, he considered "three principles of nuclear power of Kaya and Fushimi".

beauty of symmetry

Fushimi-sensei had an aesthetic for "symmetrical beauty." In particular, he focuses on its mathematical expression and universal impression.

For example, if my child was interested in geometric patterns, I would delve into it and discuss things from various perspectives, such as "How much did you learn?" is. In the 1960s he summarized it as "The Science of Patterns".

Promotion of hydrogen energy

When the Asahi Shimbun announced its full support for hydrogen energy development, Professor Fushimi became involved in nuclear power development.

In 1952, he was approached by the head of the Asahi Shimbun,
Mr. Kimura (head of the science department).

In February, Prof. Fushimi gave a lecture titled "Current Status and Problems of
Nuclear Fusion" at a public lecture held at the Asahi Auditorium.

At that time, Dr. Fushimi originally supported hydrogen energy,
and he recommended hydrogen as a next-generation fuel.
He was clean energy, he thought.