 Fujino has received international recognition for his pioneering contributions to aeronautical research and design.He has been the recipient of numerous international awards and distinctions, including the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) “Award for Innovation in Aeronautics” (2014), SAE International “Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award” (2014), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) “Aircraft Design Award” (2012), and Aviation Week and Technology’s “Vision Award” (2008).His extensive research and theories on aircraft configuration design, advanced aerodynamics and aeroelasticity have been published in numerous technical and academic journals, and he holds several patents for aircraft design.