Toshiji Kato was born in Kyoto, Japan. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Doshisha University, Kyoto, in 1979, 1981, and 1986, respectively. Since 1981, he has been with Doshisha University, where he is currently a professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was a visiting scientist with the Institut de Recherché d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ), Varennes, QC, Canada, in 1990, and the Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems (LEES), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA, from 1990 to 1992. His current research interests include grid-connected converters, computer analysis, and control of power and power electronic systems. Professor Kato is a fellow of IEE of Japan, and a senior member of IEEE.
