Sakata, Gaku

Application of Polymer Insulators for Varying Natural Environments in Japan

Mr. Sakata received an M. S. Eng. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Waseda University in Tokyo. Over a long career, he has developed extensive experience in design, construction, maintenance, asset management and research and development of transmission lines and this includes the application of polymer insulators and snow-related failures on transmission lines. He is currently engaged in application of polymer insulators at Nippon Katan.