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Education/Academic qualification
Graduate School, Division of Engineering, PhD, Kyoto University
… → 2004
Graduate School, Division of Engineering, Master, Kyoto University
… → 2000
Faculty of Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology
… → 1998
Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University
… → 1992
Keywords
- Architectural environment
- Adaptive thermal comfort
- Occupant behaviour
Research Fields
- Architectural environment and building equipment
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Development of the adaptive model of thermal comfort in Japanese office buildings and clarification of its mechanisms
RIJAL, H. B. (CoPI), 西名 大作西名 (CoPI), 太郎森 (CoPI), 中谷 岳史中谷 (CoPI), かほり源城 (CoPI), 朋子宇野 (CoPI) & JAL HOMBAHADUR, R. (CoPI)
1/04/21 → …
Project: Subsidies for on-campus educational facilities
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Development of adaptive model for thermal comfort and clarify the adaptive mechanism in office buildings
RIJAL, H. B. (CoPI) & JAL HOMBAHADUR, R. (CoPI)
1/04/17 → …
Project: Subsidies for on-campus educational facilities
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Research on the built environmental and commnunity systems based on the theory of exergy concept
RIJAL, H. B. (CoPI), 宿谷 昌則宿谷 (CoPI), 達高橋 (CoPI), 雅也斉藤 (CoPI), 康一伊澤 (CoPI) & ャル ホム バハドゥルリジ (CoPI)
1/04/13 → …
Project: Subsidies for on-campus educational facilities
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Development of the adaptive model for thermal comfort in Japanese houses
RIJAL, H. B. (CoPI) & JAL HOMBAHADUR, R. (CoPI)
1/04/12 → …
Project: Subsidies for on-campus educational facilities
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ネパールの伝統的住宅の建築環境工学に基づく評価と改善
RIJAL, H. B. (CoPI), 吉田 治典吉田 (CoPI) & JAL HOM BAHADUR, R. (CoPI)
1/01/04 → …
Project: Subsidies for on-campus educational facilities
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Localized thermal control for global impact: A meta-analytical review of thermal comfort and energy performance of personal comfort systems
Arachchi Appuhamilage, P. D. T., Rijal, H. B. & Shahzad, S., 15 Jan 2026, In: Applied Energy. 403, 127051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
The role of fragrance and physiological responses in enhancing thermal comfort: A review
Gousineyah, Zaki, S. A., Singh, M. K. & Rijal, H. B., 1 Feb 2026, In: Building and Environment. 289, 114007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Ageing in place in low-income communities in tropics: A field investigation on overheating, thermal comfort, and well-being of young elders
Sajjad, M., Rajapaksha, I., Rijal, H. B. & Siriwardana, C., 15 Feb 2025, In: Building and Environment. 270, 112480.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ageing in place in low-income communities in tropics: A field investigation on overheating, thermal comfort, and well-being of young elders
Translated title of the contribution :Ageing in place in low-income communities in tropics: A field investigation on overheating, thermal comfort, and well-being of young elders Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of comfort band for adaptive model in Japanese office buildings
Supriya, K. & Rijal, H. B., 10 Jan 2025, In: E3S Web of Conferences. 599, 04003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Activities
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オフイスビルにおける熱的快適性と環境調整行動に関する研究
RIJAL, H. B. (Speaker)
1 Jun 2015 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Department of Restoration Ecology and Built Environment (Organizational unit)
RIJAL, H. B. (Supporter)
1 Apr 2015 → …Activity: Membership and Support › Class Homeroom Learning Support
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日本建築学会 (External organization)
RIJAL, H. B. (Member)
1 Apr 2015 → …Activity: Membership and Support › Membership of committee › Research committee
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Circus (External organization)
RIJAL, H. B. (Supporter)
1 Apr 2015 → …Activity: Membership and Support › Extracurricular Activity Support
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第2 回 ネパール建築・都市環境フィールド研修
RIJAL, H. B. (Speaker)
1 Sep 2014 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
Press/Media
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New Environment Findings from Tokyo City University Published (Study on the impact of illuminance on comfort and productivity in Japanese office buildings)
6/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Tokyo City University Researchers Add New Study Findings to Research in Environment (Thermal comfort in outdoor urban parks of Kathmandu)
5/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media