The Combustion Society of Japan is an organization aimed at promoting and developing combustion science and technology, advancing combustion research, and achieving a low-carbon society through high-efficiency and advanced energy conversion and reduction of environmental impact. Both individual and corporate members collaborate to contribute to the realization of a safe, secure, and sustainable society through basic combustion research, applied research and development in areas such as aerospace, automotive, maritime transportation, energy, and power generation, as well as through human resource development.
・History and Overview
1955 Establishment of the Japan Combustion Research Association
1991 Renamed to the Combustion Society of Japan
The Combustion Society of Japan states its founding purpose as “promoting academic and technical research on combustion and disseminating its results, thereby contributing to the development of science, technology, and industry in Japan, as well as the improvement of citizens’ lives.” The society has a long history as an academic organization. Its predecessor was the Combustion Research Association, established in 1955, which itself originated from the “Combustion Research Colloquium” set up in 1953 as a committee within the Science Council of Japan. The Combustion Research Association was renamed the Combustion Society of Japan in 1991, a name it retains to this day. As of March 2024, the society comprises approximately 900 members, including young researchers and students, spanning academia, industry, and government. These members collaborate to advance various aspects of combustion science and technology, foster combustion research, and develop human resources.
