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2026

・Shinnosuke ARAKI, Takeo Kato, Masaki OMIYA and Takeshi KAMITANI: Judo Headgear Design – Balancing Safety and Practicality based on Multispace Quality Function Deployment and Interpretive Structural Modeling, Journal of the Science of Design, 2026 (Accepted for Publication)

・Kohei Osugi, Jumpei Hayashi, Takeo Kato and Hideyoshi Yanagisawa: Relationship between Aesthetic Preference and “Complexity” Mediated Crossmodal Correspondence of Shape and Tone Sequence, i-Perception, Vol.17, No.1, pp.1–17, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/20416695261420290

・Jumpei Hayashi, Takemasa Ito, Takeo Kato and Hideyoshi Yanagisawa: Estimation of Aesthetic Preferences for Closed-Curve Shapes Based on EVE’ Theory, International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.25, No.1, pp.163-168, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-25-00028

2025

・Ying Qu, Shiyuan Li, Zhixun Chen and Takeo Kato: Exploring Light and Colour in Space Habitats: A Scoping Review of Habitability Studies, Journal Indoor and Built Environment, 2025 (Accepted for Publication)

・Ren Hayakawa, Yuki Shimizu, Takeo Kato, Yasuji Fukasawa and Aichi Inoue: Quantifying Aesthetic Preferences for Diamond Videos Using Image features, International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.24, No.3, pp.299-314, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-24-00055

・Shotaro Oyama and Takeo Kato: Preference Set-based Design Method for Qualitative Assessments Using Dominance-based Rough Set Approach, Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems and Manufacturing, Vol.19, No.2, pages JAMDSM0018, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1299/jamdsm.2025jamdsm0018

・Kazuha Sawada, Hideyoshi Yanagisawa and Takeo Kato: Influence of Regularity Recognition on Shape Aesthetics –Varidation of Free Energy Model Using Primitive Shapes–, Transactions of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering, Vol.24, No.1, pp.37-49, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5057/jjske.TJSKE-D-24-00020

2024

・Fuka Kajitani, Takeo Kato and Akinari Hirao: Prediction of Lower Leg Swelling in the Driving Posture, Applied Sciences, Vol.14, Issue 24, 11788 (14 pages), 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411788

・Ren Hayakawa, Ryogo Noji and Takeo Kato: Generating Tyre Tread Designs Using a Sensory Evaluation Regression Model and a Generative Model, Journal of Engineering Design, Vol.36, Issue1, pp.19-51 (34pages)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2024.2411487

・Daniel Horst, Jumpei Hayashi, Takeo Kato and Hideyoshi Yanagisawa: Investigating Crossmodal Correspondences Between Vibrotactile Stimuli and Colors, International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.23, No.2, pp.125-142, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-23-00047

・Takahiro Shimizu, Masaya Okamoto, Yuto Ieda and Takeo Kato: Index for Quantifying ‘Order’ in Three-Dimensional Shapes, Symmetry, Vol.16, Issue.4, pp.381 (33pages), 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16040381

・Jumpei Hayashi, Takeo Kato and Hideyoshi Yanagisawa: Complexity Mediated Cross-modal Correspondence between Tone Sequences and Shapes, International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.23, No.2, pp.95-107, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-23-00048

・Masaki Shimomura, Gento Oba, Yuma Sakae, Naoto Kokado, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: AI-Based Texture Design System Based on AGE Thinking Model, Journal of the Science of Design ,Vol.8, No.1, pp.31-40, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.8.1_1_31

2023

・Hiromasa Sasaki, Takeo Kato and Hideyoshi Yanagisawa: Quantification of “Novelty” Based on Free-energy Principle and Its Application for “Aesthetic Liking” for Industrial Products, Research in Engineering Design, Vol.35, pp.21-41, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-023-00422-6

・Haruki Morioka, Haruki Ozawa and Takeo Kato: Physiological Study of Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light Exposure, Applied Sciences, Vol.13, Issue 9, 5785 (16pages), 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095785

・Masaki Shimomura, Gento Oba, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Trial of an AI-assisted Idea Support System That Uses Text and Images to Facilitate Idea Generation, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.7, No.2, pp.31-38, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.7.2_2_31

・Tokihiko Shimura, Shun Sato, Taizo Tominaga, Shuma Abe, Kaoru Yamashita, Minoru Ashizawa, Takeo Kato , Hiroki Ishikuro and Naoji Matsuhisa: A High-Resolution, Transparent, and Stretchable Polymer Conductor for Wearable Sensor Arrays, Advanced Materials Technologies, 2201992 (8 pages), 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202201992

・Kazuma Matsuyama, Takahiro Shimizu and Takeo Kato: Systematic Classification of Curvature and Feature Descriptor of 3D Shape and Its Application to “Complexity” Quantification Methods, Entropy, Vol.25, Issue4, pp.624 (24pages), 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/e25040624

・Hideyoshi Yanagisawa, Xiaoxiang Wu, Kazutaka Ueda and Takeo Kato: Free energy model of emotional valence in dual-process perceptions, Neural Networks, Vol.157, pp.422-436, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neunet.2022.10.027

・Gen Umeno, Motoaki Hayama, Shogo Takesue, Tsubasa Tomita, Takeo Kato, Yoshitaka Misaka and Jun Komotori: Development of AIH-FPP Carburizing Process Using Carbon Powder, Materials Transactions, Vol.64, No.2, pp.617-625, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.MT-Z2022020

・Takeo Kato, Mitsunori Wada and Yasuhide Kishitani: Keyword Generation System Based on Design Model and Co-occurrence Word Learning, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.7, No.1, pp.11-18, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.7.1_1_11

2022

・Shimon Honda, Hideyoshi Yanagisawa and Takeo Kato: Aesthetic shape generation system based on novelty and complexity, Journal of Engineering Design, 1–20, 2022 (Published online)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2022.2155343

・Gen Umeno, Motoaki Hayama, Shogo Takesue, Tsubasa Tomita, Takeo Kato, Yoshitaka Misaka and Jun Komotori: Development of AIH-FPP Carburizing Process Using Carbon Powder, Journal of the Society of Materials Science, Vol.71, No.9, pp.787-794, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2472/jsms.71.787

2021

・Daisuke Iseki, Hayata Tanaka, Kiyotaka Takaira, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Digitalized M Method System based on Multispace Design Model, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.5, No.2 ,pp.1-10, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.5.2_2_1

・Takeo Kato, Hirotaka Nakatani and Yusuke Ashizawa: Brain Activation During Sketch Task for Design Idea Generation Measured By NIRS, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.5, No.1 ,pp.1-8, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.5.1_1_1

2020

・Akihiro Okano, Taishi Matsumoto and Takeo Kato: Gaussian Curvature Entropy for Curved Surface Shape Generation, Entropy, Vol.22, Issue3, pp.353-374, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/e22030353

・Takeo Kato and Taishi Matsumoto: Morphological Evaluation of Closed Planar Curves and Its Application to Aesthetic Evaluation, Graphical Models, Vol.109, 101064 (9 pages), 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gmod.2020.101064

・Yuma Sakae, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Exploring Research Themes of Design Research Based on Multispace Design Model -Analyzing Design Studies and Journal of Engineering Design (2006-2015), Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.4, No.1 ,pp.29-38, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.4.1_1_29

・Daisuke Iseki, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Approaches for Improving M Method Based on Requirements for Idea Generation Methods, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.4, No.1, pp.39-48, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.4.1_1_39

2019

・Daisuke Iseki, Shota Amabe, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Proposition of M Method System, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 55-61, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7763/IJET.2019.V11.1123

・Taishi Matsumoto, Koichiro Sato, Yoshiyuki Matsuoka and Takeo Kato: Quantification of “Complexity” in Curved Surface Shape Using Total Absolute Curvature, Computers & Graphics, Vol.78, pp. 108-115, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cag.2018.10.009

・Masatoshi Muramatsu and Takeo Kato: Selection Guide of Multi-Objective Optimization for Ergonomic Design, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol.17, Issue1, pp.2-24, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-08-2017-0084

2018

・Satoru Furugori, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Automotive Safety Control System Based on Timeaxis Design, Mobility & Vehicle Mechanics, Vol.44, No.3, pp.43-52, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24874/mvm.2018.44.03.04

・Takeo Kato, Shogo Otagiri, Yusuke Nagamori and Yuuichi Izu: Comparison of Brain Activities Between Hand and Computer Drawings in Finke’s Pattern Generation Task, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.2, No.2, pp.43-52, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.2.2_2_43

・Yuma Sakae, Shota Mukai, Koichiro Sato, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Comparative Analysis of Research for Design and Engineering Design from Viewpoint of Multispace Design Model -The Case of Bulletin of JSSD and Transactions of the JSME-, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.2, No.2, pp.15-24, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.2.2_2_15

・Mikako Shannon Arita, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Development of Basic Architecture for Health Monitoring Seat System, Journal of the Science of Design,　Vol.1, No.2, pp.71-80, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.1.2_2_71

2017

・Yuuichi Izu, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Relationship between Drawing Skills and Process of Drawing in Still Life Drawing and Sketching, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.64, No.2, pp.55-64, 2017　(in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.64.2_55

・Kengo Yoshinaga, Takeo Kato and Yoshihiro Kai: Clustering Method of Design Structure Matrix for Trade-off Relationships, Journal of the Science of Design, Vol.1, No.1, pp.77-86, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jsd.1.1_1_77

2016

・Yuichi Izu, Koichiro Sato, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Consideration of Role of Sketching Based on the Multispace Design Model, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.62, No.5 pp.89-96, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.62.5_89

・Takeo Kato and Satoshi Katsumata: Human Design Technology Using Quality Function Deployment and Its Application, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.62, No.5, pp.31-40, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.62.5_31

・ Takeo KatoHiroki Masaki, Yohei Ishikawa, Naoto Tanaka, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Classification of Shape Design Know-hows Extracted from Experienced Designers, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.51, No.4, pp.231-245, 2016 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14953/jjsde.2015.2648

・ Takeo Kato, Takumi Koyama and Ryusuke Katsumata：Proposal of Design Guideline for Articulated Backrest of Wheelchair, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.51, No.3, pp.167-180, 2016 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14953/jjsde.2015.2660

2015

・ Takeo Kato, Masayuki Ochiai, Yoshihiro Kai and Akihiko Azetsu：Proposal of Project Based Learning Class Based on Curriculum Analysis, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.50, No.12, pp.625-630, 2015 (in Japanese)

・ Takeo Kato, Takumi Koyama and Takanori Inoue：Classification of Sitting Postures and Body Pressure Distribution and Sitting Comfort Evaluation of Office Chair, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.61, No.6, pp.1-8, 2015 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.61.6_1

・Takeshi Kitamura, Daisuke Sannan, Kento Sugiyama, Masashi Kikuchi, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Robust Design of Seat Forward Tilt Function Considering Diverse Conditions, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.50, No.2, pp.89-97, 2015 (in Japanese)

2014

・Saori Sone and Takeo Kato: Optimization of Cushion and Back Angles for Lower Limb Blood Flow and Its Verification Experiment,Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.61, No.3, pp.97-104,2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.61.3_97

・Takeo Kato, Souhei Noguchi, Kengo Yoshinaga and Yoji Hoshino: Multispace Quality Function Deployment for Modularization,Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.61, No.3, pp.77-86, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.61.3_77

・ Takeo Kato, Masaru Takeuchi and Gentaro Otsuji：Modeling of Skill and Knowledge for Mechanical Design Based on Literature Research of Mechanical Design Education, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.49, No.10, pp.528-534, 2014 (in Japanese)

・Takeo Kato, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Multispace Quality Function Deployment Using Interpretive Structural Modeling,Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.61, No.1, pp.57-66, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.61.1_57

・Yuuichi Izu, Koichiro Sato, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Effect Analysis of Sketching Skills in Keyword Extraction, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.60, No.6, pp.79-88, 2014 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.60.6_79

・Yuuichi Izu, Koichiro Sato, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Analysis of Rough Sketches and Idea Sketches Using Structural Model of Sketching Skills, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.60, No.6, pp.71-78, 2014 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.60.6_71

・Takeo Kato and Masatoshi Muramatsu: Robust Design Method for Adjustable Mechanisms, Journal of Mechanics Engineering and Automation, Vol.4, No.1, pp.16-24, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5275/2014.01.002

・Takeo Kato, Masatoshi Muramatsu, Suguru Kimura and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Robust Design Method Using Adjustable Control Factors,International Journal of Automation Technology Vol.8, No.3, pp.333-343, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2014.p0333

2013

・Takeshi Kitamura, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Optimization of Public Seat Functions to Assure a Comfortable Sitting Posture in Diverse Conditions,Global Journal of Research in Engineering Vol.13（No.8-A）pp.9-17, 2013
URL: https://engineeringresearch.org/index.php/GJRE/article/view/869

・Yuuichi Izu, Koichiro Sato, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Analysis of Designers’ Sketches Using Structural Model of Sketching Skills- Research on the Role and Effects of Display Skills in Design Idea Generation (2), Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.60, No.4, pp.61-68, 2013 (in Japanese)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.60.4_61

・Takeo Kato, Shigehiro Horiuchi, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Quality Function Deployment Based on the Multispace Design Model, Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.60, No.1, pp.77-86, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.60.1_77

・Takeshi Kitamura, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Physiological Analysis for Universal Design of Public Seat Under Diverse Conditions, Journal of Literature and Art Studies, Vol.3, No.2, pp.125-136, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5836/2013.02.007

・Suguru Kimura, Takeo Kato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Robust Design Method Using Adjustable Control Factors for Deriving Optimum Adjustable Range, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.48, No.1, pp.24-32, 2013 (in Japanese)

2012

・Yuuichi Izu, Koichiro Sato,Takeo Kato, Yoshiki Ujiie and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Structural Model of Sketching Skills in Product Design – Research on the Role and Effects of Display Skills in Design Idea Generation (1), Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Vol.59, No.4, pp.61-70, 2012 (in Japanese)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.11247/jssdj.59.4_61

・Yoshiki Ujiie, Takeo Kato, Koichiro Sato and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Curvature Entropy for Curved Profile Generation, Entropy, Vol.14(3), pp.533-558, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/e14030533

・Takeo Kato, Yoshiki Ujiie and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka: Proposal of Robustness Indices for an Objective Characteristic with Non-normal Distribution, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.47, No.2, pp.104-111, 2012

2011

・Takeo Kato, Atuski Watai and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：A Robust Design Method for Multiple Adjustable Control Factors, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.46, No.6, pp.346-354, 2011 (in Japanese)

・ Takeo Kato, Satoshi Nakatsuka and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Proposal of a Robust Design Method for Control Factors with Adjustable Range, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.46, No.3, pp.149-156, 2011 (in Japanese)

2007

・ Takeo Kato,, Yoshiki Ujiie and Yoshiyuki Matsuoka：Proposal of Measures of Robustness for an Objective Characteristic with Non-normal Distribution, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, Vol.42, No.6, pp.333-340, 2007 (in Japanese)