HORITA Masahide
Regular biography
Professor HORITA Masahide is affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Tokyo. His research interests include infrastructure systems management, collective decision-making theory, public procurement, and project delivery systems design. He is associated with the Construction Management and Infrastructure Systems Laboratory, and his work has been featured in various academic and industry publications. Professor Horita has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including awards such as the 2025 GDN Section Award. His research group is actively involved in international collaborations and has participated in numerous symposia and conferences.
Scholar-generated biography
Masahide Horita, affiliated with the University of Tokyo, focuses on group decision-making and construction economics. His research explores collaborative approaches to urban regeneration, policy discourse mapping, and strategic interactions in international trade. Horita's work integrates spatial knowledge and cognitive mapping to support community conflict resolution and decision-making processes. He also examines the role of humor and intuition in negotiations, as well as the impact of ecological restoration projects. His publications highlight the intersection of social and technical systems in policy and economic contexts, emphasizing the importance of collaborative and data-driven methods.