Teaching

  • Solar Energy
  • Thermodynamics 1
  • Thermodynamics 2
  • Fluid Mechanics 1
  • Fluid Mechanics 2
  • Heat and Mass Transfer

Education

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Research & Publication

Tohru Suwa, Ph.D. ()

Refereed Journal Publications

  • Kamadinata, J. O., Ken, T. L., and Suwa, T., 2019, “Sky Image-Based Solar Irradiance Prediction Methodologies Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Renew. Energy, 134, pp. 837–845.
  • Heng S. Y., Asako Y., Suwa T., and Nagasaka K., 2019, "Transient Thermal Prediction Methodology for Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Tube Using Artificial Neural Network", Renewable Energy, 131, pp. 168-179.
  • Heng, S. Y., Asako, Y., Suwa, T., Ken, T. L., Sharifmuddin, N. B., and Kamadinata, J. O., 2019, “Performance of a Small-Scale Solar Cogeneration System in the Equatorial Zone of Malaysia,” Energy Convers. Manag., 184, pp. 127– 138.
  • Ahmad Junaidi N., and Suwa T., 2016, "Solar-Powered Adsorption Refrigeration Cycle Optimization", Journal Teknologi, 78(5-8), pp. 101-107.
  • Heng S. Y., and Suwa T., 2016, "Transient Thermal Performance Prediction Method for Parabolic Trough Solar Receiver Under Fluctuating Solar Radiation", Journal Teknologi, 78(5-9), pp. 47-52.
  • Sharifmuddin N. B., and Suwa T., 2016, "Concept Study of Microgrid Dispatch Strategy for Soar Thermal Power Plant with Thermal Storage", Journal Teknologi, 78(5-8), pp. 85-90.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2011, "Thermal Modeling Technique for Multiple Transistors Within Silicon Chip", ASME J. Electro. Packag, 133(4), p. 041015.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2010, "Optimal Placement of Heat Generating Components at Various Levels of Electronics Packaging", Microelectronics J., 41, pp. 129-134.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2008, "Multidisciplinary Heat Generating Logic Block Placement Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm," Microelectronics J., 39(10), pp. 1200-1208.
  • Hadim, H., and Suwa, T., 2008, "Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization Methodologies in Electronics Packaging: State-of-the-Art Review," ASME J. Electro. Packag., 130(3), pp. 1-10.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2007, "Multidisciplinary Placement Optimization of Heat Generating Electronic Components on a Printed Circuit Board in an Enclosure," IEEE Trans. Compon. Packag. Technol., 30(3), pp. 402-410.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2007, "Multidisciplinary Placement Optimization of Heat Generating Electronic Components on Printed Circuit Boards," ASME J. Electro. Packag., 129(1), pp. 90-97.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2007, "Multidisciplinary Electronic Package Design and Optimization Methodology Based on Genetic Algorithm," IEEE Trans. Adv. Packag., 30(3), pp. 462-474.
  • Hadim, H., and Suwa, T., 2005, "A Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization Methodology for Ball Grid Array Packages Using Artificial Neural Networks," ASME J. Electro. Packag., 127(3), pp. 306-313.
  • Kawahashi, M., Suwa, T., and Suzuki, M., 1986, "Numerical Analysis of Peristaltic Pumping with a Finite Wave Train (3rd Report, Peristaltic Motion of Power Law Fluid)." Nippon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, B Hen, 52(484), pp. 3925-3929.
  • Kawahashi M., Suzuki M., Chiba Y., and Suwa T., 1985, "Excitation of Air Column in a Closed Tube by TwoDimensional Jets", J. Flow Visualization Society of Japan, 5(18), pp. 183-186.

Peer Reviewed Conference Publications

  • Kamadinata J. O., Tan L. K., and Suwa T., 2017, "Global Solar Radiation Prediction Methodology Using Artificial Neural Networks for Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems", 6th Intern. Conf. on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, Porto, Portugal, Apr. 22-24.
  • Kamadinata J. O., Tan L. K., and Suwa T., 2017, "Global Solar Radiation Prediction Methodology Using Artificial Neural Networks for Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems", 6th Intern. Conf. on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, Porto, Portugal, Apr. 22-24.
  • Suwa T., and Ishizaki H., 2017, "Interdisciplinary New Product Development Projects Extended Over Engineering and Management Courses", Intern. Conf. Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, Hong Kong, Dec. 12-14.
  • Sharifmuddin N. B., Ise T., and Suwa T., 2016, "Comparative Study of Series and Parallel Schemes for Stabilization of Microgrid Integrated with Solar Thermal Cogeneration System Using Virtual Synchronous Generator Control", IEEE Intern. Energy and Sustainability Conf., Cologne, Germany, Jun. 30-Jul. 1.
  • Suwa, T., Miyahara, K., and Ishimatsu, J., 2012, "Improvement Techniques for Foreign Language Technical Presentation Skills Used in Undergraduate Experiment Course", 2012 2nd Intern. Conf. Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Eng., Singapore, Jun. 26.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2010, "Multi-packaging-level Thermal Modeling Technique for Silicon Chip Transistors", ASME Intern. Mechanical Eng. Congress and Exposition, Proceedings, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2010, "Optimal Placement of Heat Generating Components at Various Levels of Electronics Packaging", ASME Intern. Mechanical Eng. Congress and Exposition, Proceedings, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18.
  • Suwa, T., Hadim, H., and Shi, Y., 2010, "Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization for Oscillating Flow Polymerase Chain Reaction Microfluidics Device", ASME Intern. Mechanical Eng. Congress and Exposition, Proceedings, Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 12-18.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2008, "Multidisciplinary Placement Optimization of Heat Generating Semiconductor Logic Blocks," Proc. ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conf., Jacksonville, FL, Aug. 10-14.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2007, "Multidisciplinary Heat Generating Logic Block Placement Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm," Proc. ASME InterPACK '07, Vancouver, Canada, July 8-12.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2006, "Integrated Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization Methodologies in Electronics Packaging: State-of-the-Art Review," Proc. ASME Int. Mech. Eng. Congress & Exposition, Chicago, IL, Nov. 4-10.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2006, "Multidisciplinary Heat Generating Cell Placement Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Networks," Proc. AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conf., San Francisco, CA, June 5-8.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H., 2005, "Multidisciplinary Placement Optimization of Heat Generating Electronic Components on Printed Circuit Board in Channel Flow Forced Convection Using Artificial Neural Networks," Proc. ASME Int. Mech. Eng. Congress & Exposition, Orlando, FL, Nov. 5-11.
  • Suwa, T., and Hadim, H. A., 2005, "Multidisciplinary Placement Optimization of Heat Generating Electronic Components on Printed Circuit Boards Using Artificial Neural Networks," Proc. ASME InterPACK'05, San Francisco, CA, July 17-22.
  • Hadim, H. A., and Suwa, T., 2004, "Integrated Thermomechanical Design and Optimization of BGA Packages Using Genetic Algorithm," Proc. ASME Heat Transfer/Fluids Engineering Summer Conf., Charlotte, NC, July 11-15.
  • Hadim, H., and Suwa, T., 2003, "A Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization Methodology in Electronics Packaging: Application to BGA Design," Proc. ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conf., Las Vegas, NV, July 21-23.

Other Publications

  • Suwa, T., Miyahara, K., and Ishimatsu, J., 2012, "Foreign Language Technical Presentation Skill Improvement in Undergraduate Experiment Course", Research Reports of Shibaura Inst. of Tech., Science and Engineering, 56(2), pp. 1-5.
  • Tomita, T., Tamura, Y., Suwa, T., Itoh, H., Hayashitani, M., Watanabe, T., Okazaki, S., and Kondo, A., 1990, "An Experimental Study of Ammoniated Salt for Low Temperature Thermal Energy Storage and Transportation," Kawasaki Technical Review, 105(April), pp. 117-125.

Tohru Suwa, Ph.D.

President University Campus, Jababeka Education Park, Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara, Kota Jababeka, Cikarang Baru, Bekasi 17550, Indonesia.

Telephone : 

Email : tohru@president.ac.id