Kazuo Saito

Kazuo Saito possesses extensive experience in heat transfer engineering and fluid mechanics, with a career spanning over four decades in the energy and HVAC sectors. Currently serving as a Consultant at Doosan Fuel Cell America and a Staff Engineer at Carrier Corporation, Kazuo specializes in the research and development of advanced micro channel heat exchangers and optimization of refrigeration cycles. Previous roles include Fellow at UTC Power, where Kazuo led the development of mechanical components for fuel cell systems, Project Engineering Manager at UTC Fuel Cells, and Senior Manager at Toshiba International Fuel Cells, managing significant projects for residential fuel cell systems. Kazuo's career also includes managerial positions at Toshiba Corporation and research roles at prestigious institutions such as the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan and Sandia National Laboratories. Kazuo holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Waseda University.