Kazuhiro Izui

5.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
234 papers, 4.1k citations indexed

About

Kazuhiro Izui is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Computational Theory and Mathematics and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Kazuhiro Izui has authored 234 papers receiving a total of 4.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 157 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 102 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics and 83 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Kazuhiro Izui's work include Topology Optimization in Engineering (149 papers), Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (88 papers) and Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization (72 papers). Kazuhiro Izui is often cited by papers focused on Topology Optimization in Engineering (149 papers), Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (88 papers) and Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization (72 papers). Kazuhiro Izui collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and China. Kazuhiro Izui's co-authors include Shinji Nishiwaki, Takayuki Yamada, Masataka Yoshimura, Akihiro Takezawa, Masaki Otomori, Kentaro Yaji, Yuki Sato, Seiji Kubo, Yuki Noguchi and Manabu Yoshimura and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Applied Physics Letters and Journal of Cleaner Production.

In The Last Decade

Kazuhiro Izui

214 papers receiving 3.9k citations

Hit Papers

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A topology optimization method based on the level set method incorporating a fictitious interface energy

2010 491 citations Takayuki Yamada, Kazuhiro Izui et al. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering profile →

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Kazuhiro Izui

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Boyan S. Lazarov Denmark

Gengdong Cheng China

Kazuhiro Saitou United States

Joakim Petersson Sweden

Ranjan Ganguli India

G. I. N. Rozvany Australia

Zafer Gürdal United States

Krishnan Suresh United States

Guangyao Li China

David Moens Belgium

Boyan S. Lazarov Denmark

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6.4k ×2.3

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3.1k ×2.0

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kazuhiro Izui

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Kazuhiro Izui. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Kazuhiro Izui based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Kazuhiro Izui. Kazuhiro Izui is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Izui, Kazuhiro, et al.. (2025). Surrogate-Assisted Scenario-Generation Method for Simulation-Based Stochastic Programming Problems. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. 22. 13161–13174.

Kondoh, Tsuguo, et al.. (2024). Topology optimization with a finite strain nonlocal damage model using the continuous adjoint method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 432. 117333–117333. 5 indexed citations

Miyashita, Naoko, et al.. (2024). Integration of sales, inventory, and transportation resource planning by dynamic-demand joint replenishment problem with time-varying costs. Computers & Industrial Engineering. 188. 109922–109922. 8 indexed citations

He, Meiling, Qipeng Li, Xiaohui Wu, & Kazuhiro Izui. (2024). Designing a multi-level reverse logistics network for waste batteries of electric vehicles under uncertainty—A case study in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomerations of China. Journal of Cleaner Production. 472. 143418–143418. 4 indexed citations

He, Meiling, et al.. (2024). Optimization of Electric Vehicle Routes Considering Multi-Temperature Co-Distribution in Cold Chain Logistics with Soft Time Windows. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 15(3). 80–80. 3 indexed citations

Sasaki, Takamitsu, Naoyuki Ishida, Hao Li, et al.. (2024). Topology optimization for 3D fluid diode design considering wall-connected structures. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 67(12).

Kondoh, Tsuguo, et al.. (2024). Topology optimization for nonlocal elastoplasticity at finite strain. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 435. 117678–117678. 4 indexed citations

Izui, Kazuhiro, et al.. (2023). Level set-based topology optimization considering aesthetic preferences based on texture energy. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 89(924). 22–296.

Li, Hao, Minghao Yu, Pierre Jolivet, et al.. (2023). Reaction–diffusion equation driven topology optimization of high-resolution and feature-rich structures using unstructured meshes. Advances in Engineering Software. 180. 103457–103457. 9 indexed citations

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Wang, Yaguang, Hengyun Zhang, Hao Li, et al.. (2023). Multiscale topological design of coated structures with layer-wise bi-material lattice infill for minimum dynamic compliance. Composite Structures. 323. 117468–117468. 8 indexed citations

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KOGISO, Nozomu, et al.. (2019). Proposal of Multi-layered Compliant Mechanism as Internal Mechanism of Morphing Wing. 18(0). 151–159. 1 indexed citations

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Ponnambalam, S. G., et al.. (2017). Multi-objective hybrid algorithms for layout optimization in multi-robot cellular manufacturing systems. Knowledge-Based Systems. 120. 87–98. 32 indexed citations

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Yaji, Kentaro, et al.. (2014). Structural Optimization of a Brake Disc. Journal of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering. 80(8). 763–770. 1 indexed citations

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Koike, Yusuke, Atsushi Matsubara, Shinji Nishiwaki, Kazuhiro Izui, & Iwao YAMAJI. (2012). Cutting Path Design to Minimize Workpiece Displacement at Cutting Point: Milling of Thin-Walled Parts. International Journal of Automation Technology. 6(5). 638–647. 8 indexed citations

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Hung, Nguyen Tuan, Hisashi Morishita, Yoshio Koyanagi, Kazuhiro Izui, & Shinji Nishiwaki. (2011). Broadband Characteristic of U-Shaped Folded Dipole Antenna for WiMAX in Consideration of Ground Plane using PSO. 111(172). 63–68. 1 indexed citations

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Izui, Kazuhiro, et al.. (2011). . Journal of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering. 77(8). 781–787. 1 indexed citations

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Koike, Yusuke, Atsushi Matsubara, Shinji Nishiwaki, Kazuhiro Izui, & Iwao YAMAJI. (2010). Cutting Process Design for Minimizing Workpiece Displacement at Cutting Point. Journal of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering. 76(12). 1406–1410. 3 indexed citations

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Izui, Kazuhiro, et al.. (2010). A Conceptual Design Method of Disc Brake Systems for Reducing Brake Squeal. Journal of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering. 76(8). 973–980. 1 indexed citations

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Izui, Kazuhiro, et al.. (2009). Switchgear component commonality design based on trade-off analysis among inventory level, delivery lead-time and product performance. International Journal of Production Research. 48(10). 2821–2840. 5 indexed citations

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Nishiwaki, Shinji, et al.. (2009). Simultaneous shape and topology optimization for the design of patch antennas. European Conference on Antennas and Propagation. 103–107. 9 indexed citations

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