Associate Director, Center for Innovation Management
Toru Inoue
Specially Appointed Professor
Completed bachelor and doctor of engineering degrees at Tokyo Tech’s School of Engineering and Graduate School of Science and Engineering, respectively; at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, engaged in drug discovery research, research management, technology sales, business development, joint research and ventures, and other activities. “I look forward to building trusting relationships between the university and industry that will allow for smooth and mutual growth. While sharing in the excitement of the commercialization process with the companies, I hope to contribute to maximizing the value of joint research results and the social implementation. Please feel free to contact me.
Shin-ichi WAKABAYASHI
Specially Appointed Professor
I graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology and completed my master’s program at its Graduate School of Science and Engineering, and I hold a Ph.D. in Engineering. I have been engaged in research and development of optical communication devices and in industry-academia collaboration activities at an electronics manufacturer.
Currently, at this university, I am involved in building and supporting large-scale organization-to-organization collaborations, as well as promoting the development of innovation ecosystems.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss potential collaboration.
Head of Open Innovation Office
Hideyuki MYOJIN
University Research Administrator (Senior URA)
In this era of fast-paced R&D, self-sufficiency has been replaced with open innovation, taking skills, knowledge, and ideas from academia and applying them to create new products and services. Tokyo Tech also strongly promotes open innovation, which is my area of responsibility. Previously I worked in the telecommunications industry, engaging in R&D, corporate planning, and environment and energy consulting. I now utilize this experience in responding to the needs of Tokyo Tech and its partners in open innovation. If I can be of assistance, feel free to consult me.
Marketing Creative Manager
Yasunori KITANO
University Research Administrator (Senior URA)
Completed bachelor and doctor of engineering degrees at Tokyo Tech’s School of Engineering and Graduate School of Science and Engineering, respectively; at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, engaged in drug discovery research, research management, technology sales, business development, joint research and ventures, and other activities. “I look forward to building trusting relationships between the university and industry that will allow for smooth and mutual growth. While sharing in the excitement of the commercialization process with the companies, I hope to contribute to maximizing the value of joint research results and the social implementation. Please feel free to contact me.
Asako BABA
University Research Administrator
Received a master’s degree from the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Tokyo Tech. After working in R＆D at an electronics manufacturer, I was later involved in technology implementation, mainly in environmental and energy fields, through collaborations with industry, academia, and government. I also worked in policy planning for standard certification and international standardization necessary for social implementation at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. I would like to make use of my networks in industry, academia, and government, both domestic and international, and contribute to connecting our Institute’s technology and knowledge to the advancement of society.
Tetsuyoshi SHIOTA
University Research Administrator
I was engaged in research and development of electronic and information systems for many years at an IT company. In particular, I was involved in research on manufacturing processes for superconductor circuits and the design of semiconductor integrated circuits, as well as development of software products that incorporate AI. Utilizing these experiences, I look forward to facilitating academic-industry communication and contributing to the implementation of university research advancements into products for use by society.
Mamoru TANIMOTO
University Research Administrator
After graduating from university, I worked at a company that develops a wide range of finance-centered businesses. My work there involved formulating and monitoring group-wide management strategies, as well as engaging in investment, financing, and broader M&A activities. I also gained experience in corporate management as a board director of two of the group’s key operating companies. In addition, I earned an MBA in Finance from a professional graduate school while working. Building on these experiences, I hope to contribute to facilitating effective communication between academia and industry, and to supporting the application of research outcomes in society.
Masa YUHARA
University Research Administrator
After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (current Institute of Science Tokyo) where I earned a Master of Science degree, I have been engaged in business development (in-/out-licensing, joint research, etc.) and corporate planning (mid-term strategy formulation, M&A, PMI, etc.) at a major Japanese pharmaceutical company and three biotech ventures for more than 30 years. During this time, I had the privilege of completing three overseas assignments as an expat in the UK and the US (about ten years in total), where I witnessed firsthand the significant differences in ways of thinking and business practices between Japan and other countries. Leveraging these experiences, I hope to help realize various partnerships between overseas universities/companies, maximize the value of this university’s research assets, and further contribute to enhancing the university’s global presence.
Osamu TSURUTA
University Research Administrator
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