Senior fellow at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). And former Denso Europe President and CTO. He has lived overseas for a long time and is knowledgeable about industry-academia collaboration and open innovation especially in the German automotive industry.

After the Director of Rakuten, Inc. She joined the startup company as Co-founder and COO. Later, she was involved in new business development with investments at Macnica, a technology trading company.
She has extensive business development experience and a broad network in the digital industry.

As a global corporate venture manager in Silicon Valley, he connected technologies from Japan and the US through formation of partnerships and conducted business and technological due diligence for startups. He returned to Japan in 2016 after living abroad for 30 years in total. He is Senior Director of Investment Strategy, Portfolio Development and Innovations in a public-private partnership fund for the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for developing countries.

After working in investment banking for Goldman Sachs, she worked for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC for 15 years mainly focused on its Project Finance.
Upon return to Japan in 2014, she established IMPACT ACCESS corporation.
She advises new business strategy for corporate/organizational leaders and leads new business operations for varied innovation sector projects, utilizing her international business experience and applying open innovation & design thinking based approaches.
The University of Tokyo-Softbank Joint Venture “Beyond AI” Project “Institute for AI and Beyond” Organizing Task Force Director Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings CSR program “Chubu Open Innovation College” Director
Visiting researcher at the Institute of Future Initiatives.

Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) for over 20 years as international investment banker. Then worked for Privat Equity funds (PE funds) for 10 years, inclusive of Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as Managing Director, and Hiroshima Innovation Network (public-private investment fund of Hiroshima Prefecture) as CEO.
Currently, Founder & CEO of Tri-Wins Inc, a consulting firm of executive search and financial advisory services.

After gaining experience at a major corporation in business strategy and public relations, as well as at a web venture company in roles spanning sales, production, administration, public relations, and recruitment, I joined Hiroshima University. As a coordinator, I work to connect companies with university research and contribute to creating a brighter future. I also provide support through the Phoenix Cooperative Association, which serves as a bridge between the university’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Division and companies and organizations.

Seconded from a regional financial institution to Hiroshima University (Industry-Academia Collaboration Division) in 2025. I am dedicated to fostering connections between the university and local companies to contribute to the development of regional industries.
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Department of Economics, Doshisha University

With 36 years of experience at an electric power company, I have worked in diverse roles including accounting, affiliated businesses, general administration at a research institute, and assignments to a public-interest foundation. In October 2025, I joined Hiroshima University, where I serve as a coordinator connecting companies with university research. I strive to contribute, in my own way, to the development of the region and Japan.

With 30 years of experience at a regional financial institution, I have worked to contribute to regional economic growth by enhancing the value of local companies and addressing their management challenges. I am committed to providing prompt support for technical consultations and related inquiries.

Responsible for fields such as medical (drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, etc.), biotechnology, food, and chemical engineering at the Kasumi and Higashi-Hiroshima campuses.
Previously worked at a pharmaceutical company, where I served as a project leader for drug discovery research and new drug development (from R&D to regulatory approval), and was also engaged in business strategy planning and portfolio management of internal projects.
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University.

Engaged in research and development, product commercialization research, and manufacturing technology development in the domestic manufacturing industry. Experienced in planning and executing strategies for business, research, development, and production during the phases of new business creation, growth, and contraction. Learned through experience that organizations and businesses depend on people, and that manufacturing relies on the importance of the shop floor.
Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry.

Engaged in research and development of wood biomass and water-based polymers at a domestic manufacturing company. Later, I was engaged in the management of a global retailer, from the start-up of an in-store recycling business to business operations.
Since 2024 I have been engaged as a creative manager at Hiroshima University.

Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

I have over three decades of experience in engineering and technology management. After 23 years with a major automobile manufacturer, I transitioned to roles in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer at a national university, local government, and a national research and development agency, accumulating eight years of expertise in these areas. During this period, I also established and managed a research-based enterprise for six years, leveraging university research outcomes to drive innovation. Since December 2023, I have been affiliated with Hiroshima University, contributing to initiatives that foster scientific advancement and industrial partnerships.
Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, Tokai University
Master’s in Technology Management, Yamaguchi University

He has been engaged in pharmacokinetic/drug delivery system research and drug development work (preparation of application materials, etc.) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 34 years.
He has been a creative manager at Hiroshima University since 2023.

Worked for an industrial machinery trading company for about 9 years. Engaged in providing consistent services from equipment needs assessment to after-sales maintenance for both private and government sectors.

Dr. Hashimoto has been engaged in research and development at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. since he joined the company and he served as Director of Hiroshima R&D Center. At Hiroshima University, he was involved in industry-academia collaboration activities for 14 years, and served as Director of the Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, where he contributed to starting numerous large-scale joint research projects.

Engaged in drug discovery research (small molecule drugs/antibody therapeutics) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 16 years. His areas of expertise include allergy, immunology and oncology. After participating in research projects and consortium of overseas organizations including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA) and the National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan), he’s served since 2018 as an industry-academia-government collaboration coordinator at Hiroshima University.

Senior fellow at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). And former Denso Europe President and CTO. He has lived overseas for a long time and is knowledgeable about industry-academia collaboration and open innovation especially in the German automotive industry.

After the Director of Rakuten, Inc. She joined the startup company as Co-founder and COO. Later, she was involved in new business development with investments at Macnica, a technology trading company.
She has extensive business development experience and a broad network in the digital industry.

As a global corporate venture manager in Silicon Valley, he connected technologies from Japan and the US through formation of partnerships and conducted business and technological due diligence for startups. He returned to Japan in 2016 after living abroad for 30 years in total. He is Senior Director of Investment Strategy, Portfolio Development and Innovations in a public-private partnership fund for the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for developing countries.

After working in investment banking for Goldman Sachs, she worked for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC for 15 years mainly focused on its Project Finance.
Upon return to Japan in 2014, she established IMPACT ACCESS corporation.
She advises new business strategy for corporate/organizational leaders and leads new business operations for varied innovation sector projects, utilizing her international business experience and applying open innovation & design thinking based approaches.
The University of Tokyo-Softbank Joint Venture “Beyond AI” Project “Institute for AI and Beyond” Organizing Task Force Director Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings CSR program “Chubu Open Innovation College” Director
Visiting researcher at the Institute of Future Initiatives.

Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) for over 20 years as international investment banker. Then worked for Privat Equity funds (PE funds) for 10 years, inclusive of Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as Managing Director, and Hiroshima Innovation Network (public-private investment fund of Hiroshima Prefecture) as CEO.
Currently, Founder & CEO of Tri-Wins Inc, a consulting firm of executive search and financial advisory services.

After gaining experience at a major corporation in business strategy and public relations, as well as at a web venture company in roles spanning sales, production, administration, public relations, and recruitment, I joined Hiroshima University. As a coordinator, I work to connect companies with university research and contribute to creating a brighter future. I also provide support through the Phoenix Cooperative Association, which serves as a bridge between the university’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Division and companies and organizations.

Seconded from a regional financial institution to Hiroshima University (Industry-Academia Collaboration Division) in 2025. I am dedicated to fostering connections between the university and local companies to contribute to the development of regional industries.
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Department of Economics, Doshisha University

With 36 years of experience at an electric power company, I have worked in diverse roles including accounting, affiliated businesses, general administration at a research institute, and assignments to a public-interest foundation. In October 2025, I joined Hiroshima University, where I serve as a coordinator connecting companies with university research. I strive to contribute, in my own way, to the development of the region and Japan.

With 30 years of experience at a regional financial institution, I have worked to contribute to regional economic growth by enhancing the value of local companies and addressing their management challenges. I am committed to providing prompt support for technical consultations and related inquiries.

Responsible for fields such as medical (drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, etc.), biotechnology, food, and chemical engineering at the Kasumi and Higashi-Hiroshima campuses.
Previously worked at a pharmaceutical company, where I served as a project leader for drug discovery research and new drug development (from R&D to regulatory approval), and was also engaged in business strategy planning and portfolio management of internal projects.
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University.

Engaged in research and development, product commercialization research, and manufacturing technology development in the domestic manufacturing industry. Experienced in planning and executing strategies for business, research, development, and production during the phases of new business creation, growth, and contraction. Learned through experience that organizations and businesses depend on people, and that manufacturing relies on the importance of the shop floor.
Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry.

Engaged in research and development of wood biomass and water-based polymers at a domestic manufacturing company. Later, I was engaged in the management of a global retailer, from the start-up of an in-store recycling business to business operations.
Since 2024 I have been engaged as a creative manager at Hiroshima University.

Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

I have over three decades of experience in engineering and technology management. After 23 years with a major automobile manufacturer, I transitioned to roles in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer at a national university, local government, and a national research and development agency, accumulating eight years of expertise in these areas. During this period, I also established and managed a research-based enterprise for six years, leveraging university research outcomes to drive innovation. Since December 2023, I have been affiliated with Hiroshima University, contributing to initiatives that foster scientific advancement and industrial partnerships.
Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, Tokai University
Master’s in Technology Management, Yamaguchi University

He has been engaged in pharmacokinetic/drug delivery system research and drug development work (preparation of application materials, etc.) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 34 years.
He has been a creative manager at Hiroshima University since 2023.

Worked for an industrial machinery trading company for about 9 years. Engaged in providing consistent services from equipment needs assessment to after-sales maintenance for both private and government sectors.

Dr. Hashimoto has been engaged in research and development at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. since he joined the company and he served as Director of Hiroshima R&D Center. At Hiroshima University, he was involved in industry-academia collaboration activities for 14 years, and served as Director of the Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, where he contributed to starting numerous large-scale joint research projects.

Engaged in drug discovery research (small molecule drugs/antibody therapeutics) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 16 years. His areas of expertise include allergy, immunology and oncology. After participating in research projects and consortium of overseas organizations including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA) and the National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan), he’s served since 2018 as an industry-academia-government collaboration coordinator at Hiroshima University.

Senior fellow at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). And former Denso Europe President and CTO. He has lived overseas for a long time and is knowledgeable about industry-academia collaboration and open innovation especially in the German automotive industry.

After the Director of Rakuten, Inc. She joined the startup company as Co-founder and COO. Later, she was involved in new business development with investments at Macnica, a technology trading company.
She has extensive business development experience and a broad network in the digital industry.

As a global corporate venture manager in Silicon Valley, he connected technologies from Japan and the US through formation of partnerships and conducted business and technological due diligence for startups. He returned to Japan in 2016 after living abroad for 30 years in total. He is Senior Director of Investment Strategy, Portfolio Development and Innovations in a public-private partnership fund for the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for developing countries.

After working in investment banking for Goldman Sachs, she worked for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC for 15 years mainly focused on its Project Finance.
Upon return to Japan in 2014, she established IMPACT ACCESS corporation.
She advises new business strategy for corporate/organizational leaders and leads new business operations for varied innovation sector projects, utilizing her international business experience and applying open innovation & design thinking based approaches.
The University of Tokyo-Softbank Joint Venture “Beyond AI” Project “Institute for AI and Beyond” Organizing Task Force Director Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings CSR program “Chubu Open Innovation College” Director
Visiting researcher at the Institute of Future Initiatives.

Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) for over 20 years as international investment banker. Then worked for Privat Equity funds (PE funds) for 10 years, inclusive of Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as Managing Director, and Hiroshima Innovation Network (public-private investment fund of Hiroshima Prefecture) as CEO.
Currently, Founder & CEO of Tri-Wins Inc, a consulting firm of executive search and financial advisory services.

After gaining experience at a major corporation in business strategy and public relations, as well as at a web venture company in roles spanning sales, production, administration, public relations, and recruitment, I joined Hiroshima University. As a coordinator, I work to connect companies with university research and contribute to creating a brighter future. I also provide support through the Phoenix Cooperative Association, which serves as a bridge between the university’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Division and companies and organizations.

Seconded from a regional financial institution to Hiroshima University (Industry-Academia Collaboration Division) in 2025. I am dedicated to fostering connections between the university and local companies to contribute to the development of regional industries.
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Department of Economics, Doshisha University

With 36 years of experience at an electric power company, I have worked in diverse roles including accounting, affiliated businesses, general administration at a research institute, and assignments to a public-interest foundation. In October 2025, I joined Hiroshima University, where I serve as a coordinator connecting companies with university research. I strive to contribute, in my own way, to the development of the region and Japan.

With 30 years of experience at a regional financial institution, I have worked to contribute to regional economic growth by enhancing the value of local companies and addressing their management challenges. I am committed to providing prompt support for technical consultations and related inquiries.

Responsible for fields such as medical (drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, etc.), biotechnology, food, and chemical engineering at the Kasumi and Higashi-Hiroshima campuses.
Previously worked at a pharmaceutical company, where I served as a project leader for drug discovery research and new drug development (from R&D to regulatory approval), and was also engaged in business strategy planning and portfolio management of internal projects.
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University.

Engaged in research and development, product commercialization research, and manufacturing technology development in the domestic manufacturing industry. Experienced in planning and executing strategies for business, research, development, and production during the phases of new business creation, growth, and contraction. Learned through experience that organizations and businesses depend on people, and that manufacturing relies on the importance of the shop floor.
Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry.

Engaged in research and development of wood biomass and water-based polymers at a domestic manufacturing company. Later, I was engaged in the management of a global retailer, from the start-up of an in-store recycling business to business operations.
Since 2024 I have been engaged as a creative manager at Hiroshima University.

Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

I have over three decades of experience in engineering and technology management. After 23 years with a major automobile manufacturer, I transitioned to roles in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer at a national university, local government, and a national research and development agency, accumulating eight years of expertise in these areas. During this period, I also established and managed a research-based enterprise for six years, leveraging university research outcomes to drive innovation. Since December 2023, I have been affiliated with Hiroshima University, contributing to initiatives that foster scientific advancement and industrial partnerships.
Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, Tokai University
Master’s in Technology Management, Yamaguchi University

He has been engaged in pharmacokinetic/drug delivery system research and drug development work (preparation of application materials, etc.) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 34 years.
He has been a creative manager at Hiroshima University since 2023.

Worked for an industrial machinery trading company for about 9 years. Engaged in providing consistent services from equipment needs assessment to after-sales maintenance for both private and government sectors.

Dr. Hashimoto has been engaged in research and development at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. since he joined the company and he served as Director of Hiroshima R&D Center. At Hiroshima University, he was involved in industry-academia collaboration activities for 14 years, and served as Director of the Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, where he contributed to starting numerous large-scale joint research projects.

Engaged in drug discovery research (small molecule drugs/antibody therapeutics) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 16 years. His areas of expertise include allergy, immunology and oncology. After participating in research projects and consortium of overseas organizations including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA) and the National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan), he’s served since 2018 as an industry-academia-government collaboration coordinator at Hiroshima University.

Senior fellow at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). And former Denso Europe President and CTO. He has lived overseas for a long time and is knowledgeable about industry-academia collaboration and open innovation especially in the German automotive industry.

After the Director of Rakuten, Inc. She joined the startup company as Co-founder and COO. Later, she was involved in new business development with investments at Macnica, a technology trading company.
She has extensive business development experience and a broad network in the digital industry.

As a global corporate venture manager in Silicon Valley, he connected technologies from Japan and the US through formation of partnerships and conducted business and technological due diligence for startups. He returned to Japan in 2016 after living abroad for 30 years in total. He is Senior Director of Investment Strategy, Portfolio Development and Innovations in a public-private partnership fund for the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for developing countries.

After working in investment banking for Goldman Sachs, she worked for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC for 15 years mainly focused on its Project Finance.
Upon return to Japan in 2014, she established IMPACT ACCESS corporation.
She advises new business strategy for corporate/organizational leaders and leads new business operations for varied innovation sector projects, utilizing her international business experience and applying open innovation & design thinking based approaches.
The University of Tokyo-Softbank Joint Venture “Beyond AI” Project “Institute for AI and Beyond” Organizing Task Force Director Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings CSR program “Chubu Open Innovation College” Director
Visiting researcher at the Institute of Future Initiatives.

Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) for over 20 years as international investment banker. Then worked for Privat Equity funds (PE funds) for 10 years, inclusive of Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as Managing Director, and Hiroshima Innovation Network (public-private investment fund of Hiroshima Prefecture) as CEO.
Currently, Founder & CEO of Tri-Wins Inc, a consulting firm of executive search and financial advisory services.

After gaining experience at a major corporation in business strategy and public relations, as well as at a web venture company in roles spanning sales, production, administration, public relations, and recruitment, I joined Hiroshima University. As a coordinator, I work to connect companies with university research and contribute to creating a brighter future. I also provide support through the Phoenix Cooperative Association, which serves as a bridge between the university’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Division and companies and organizations.

Seconded from a regional financial institution to Hiroshima University (Industry-Academia Collaboration Division) in 2025. I am dedicated to fostering connections between the university and local companies to contribute to the development of regional industries.
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Department of Economics, Doshisha University

With 36 years of experience at an electric power company, I have worked in diverse roles including accounting, affiliated businesses, general administration at a research institute, and assignments to a public-interest foundation. In October 2025, I joined Hiroshima University, where I serve as a coordinator connecting companies with university research. I strive to contribute, in my own way, to the development of the region and Japan.

With 30 years of experience at a regional financial institution, I have worked to contribute to regional economic growth by enhancing the value of local companies and addressing their management challenges. I am committed to providing prompt support for technical consultations and related inquiries.

Responsible for fields such as medical (drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, etc.), biotechnology, food, and chemical engineering at the Kasumi and Higashi-Hiroshima campuses.
Previously worked at a pharmaceutical company, where I served as a project leader for drug discovery research and new drug development (from R&D to regulatory approval), and was also engaged in business strategy planning and portfolio management of internal projects.
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University.

Engaged in research and development, product commercialization research, and manufacturing technology development in the domestic manufacturing industry. Experienced in planning and executing strategies for business, research, development, and production during the phases of new business creation, growth, and contraction. Learned through experience that organizations and businesses depend on people, and that manufacturing relies on the importance of the shop floor.
Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry.

Engaged in research and development of wood biomass and water-based polymers at a domestic manufacturing company. Later, I was engaged in the management of a global retailer, from the start-up of an in-store recycling business to business operations.
Since 2024 I have been engaged as a creative manager at Hiroshima University.

Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

I have over three decades of experience in engineering and technology management. After 23 years with a major automobile manufacturer, I transitioned to roles in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer at a national university, local government, and a national research and development agency, accumulating eight years of expertise in these areas. During this period, I also established and managed a research-based enterprise for six years, leveraging university research outcomes to drive innovation. Since December 2023, I have been affiliated with Hiroshima University, contributing to initiatives that foster scientific advancement and industrial partnerships.
Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, Tokai University
Master’s in Technology Management, Yamaguchi University

He has been engaged in pharmacokinetic/drug delivery system research and drug development work (preparation of application materials, etc.) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 34 years.
He has been a creative manager at Hiroshima University since 2023.

Worked for an industrial machinery trading company for about 9 years. Engaged in providing consistent services from equipment needs assessment to after-sales maintenance for both private and government sectors.

Dr. Hashimoto has been engaged in research and development at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. since he joined the company and he served as Director of Hiroshima R&D Center. At Hiroshima University, he was involved in industry-academia collaboration activities for 14 years, and served as Director of the Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, where he contributed to starting numerous large-scale joint research projects.

Engaged in drug discovery research (small molecule drugs/antibody therapeutics) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 16 years. His areas of expertise include allergy, immunology and oncology. After participating in research projects and consortium of overseas organizations including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA) and the National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan), he’s served since 2018 as an industry-academia-government collaboration coordinator at Hiroshima University.

Senior fellow at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). And former Denso Europe President and CTO. He has lived overseas for a long time and is knowledgeable about industry-academia collaboration and open innovation especially in the German automotive industry.

After the Director of Rakuten, Inc. She joined the startup company as Co-founder and COO. Later, she was involved in new business development with investments at Macnica, a technology trading company.
She has extensive business development experience and a broad network in the digital industry.

As a global corporate venture manager in Silicon Valley, he connected technologies from Japan and the US through formation of partnerships and conducted business and technological due diligence for startups. He returned to Japan in 2016 after living abroad for 30 years in total. He is Senior Director of Investment Strategy, Portfolio Development and Innovations in a public-private partnership fund for the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for developing countries.

After working in investment banking for Goldman Sachs, she worked for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC for 15 years mainly focused on its Project Finance.
Upon return to Japan in 2014, she established IMPACT ACCESS corporation.
She advises new business strategy for corporate/organizational leaders and leads new business operations for varied innovation sector projects, utilizing her international business experience and applying open innovation & design thinking based approaches.
The University of Tokyo-Softbank Joint Venture “Beyond AI” Project “Institute for AI and Beyond” Organizing Task Force Director Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings CSR program “Chubu Open Innovation College” Director
Visiting researcher at the Institute of Future Initiatives.

Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) for over 20 years as international investment banker. Then worked for Privat Equity funds (PE funds) for 10 years, inclusive of Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as Managing Director, and Hiroshima Innovation Network (public-private investment fund of Hiroshima Prefecture) as CEO.
Currently, Founder & CEO of Tri-Wins Inc, a consulting firm of executive search and financial advisory services.

After gaining experience at a major corporation in business strategy and public relations, as well as at a web venture company in roles spanning sales, production, administration, public relations, and recruitment, I joined Hiroshima University. As a coordinator, I work to connect companies with university research and contribute to creating a brighter future. I also provide support through the Phoenix Cooperative Association, which serves as a bridge between the university’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Division and companies and organizations.

Seconded from a regional financial institution to Hiroshima University (Industry-Academia Collaboration Division) in 2025. I am dedicated to fostering connections between the university and local companies to contribute to the development of regional industries.
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Department of Economics, Doshisha University

With 36 years of experience at an electric power company, I have worked in diverse roles including accounting, affiliated businesses, general administration at a research institute, and assignments to a public-interest foundation. In October 2025, I joined Hiroshima University, where I serve as a coordinator connecting companies with university research. I strive to contribute, in my own way, to the development of the region and Japan.

With 30 years of experience at a regional financial institution, I have worked to contribute to regional economic growth by enhancing the value of local companies and addressing their management challenges. I am committed to providing prompt support for technical consultations and related inquiries.

Responsible for fields such as medical (drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, etc.), biotechnology, food, and chemical engineering at the Kasumi and Higashi-Hiroshima campuses.
Previously worked at a pharmaceutical company, where I served as a project leader for drug discovery research and new drug development (from R&D to regulatory approval), and was also engaged in business strategy planning and portfolio management of internal projects.
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University.

Engaged in research and development, product commercialization research, and manufacturing technology development in the domestic manufacturing industry. Experienced in planning and executing strategies for business, research, development, and production during the phases of new business creation, growth, and contraction. Learned through experience that organizations and businesses depend on people, and that manufacturing relies on the importance of the shop floor.
Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry.

Engaged in research and development of wood biomass and water-based polymers at a domestic manufacturing company. Later, I was engaged in the management of a global retailer, from the start-up of an in-store recycling business to business operations.
Since 2024 I have been engaged as a creative manager at Hiroshima University.

Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.

I have over three decades of experience in engineering and technology management. After 23 years with a major automobile manufacturer, I transitioned to roles in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer at a national university, local government, and a national research and development agency, accumulating eight years of expertise in these areas. During this period, I also established and managed a research-based enterprise for six years, leveraging university research outcomes to drive innovation. Since December 2023, I have been affiliated with Hiroshima University, contributing to initiatives that foster scientific advancement and industrial partnerships.
Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, Tokai University
Master’s in Technology Management, Yamaguchi University

He has been engaged in pharmacokinetic/drug delivery system research and drug development work (preparation of application materials, etc.) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 34 years.
He has been a creative manager at Hiroshima University since 2023.

Worked for an industrial machinery trading company for about 9 years. Engaged in providing consistent services from equipment needs assessment to after-sales maintenance for both private and government sectors.

Dr. Hashimoto has been engaged in research and development at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. since he joined the company and he served as Director of Hiroshima R&D Center. At Hiroshima University, he was involved in industry-academia collaboration activities for 14 years, and served as Director of the Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, where he contributed to starting numerous large-scale joint research projects.

Engaged in drug discovery research (small molecule drugs/antibody therapeutics) at a Japanese pharmaceutical company for about 16 years. His areas of expertise include allergy, immunology and oncology. After participating in research projects and consortium of overseas organizations including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA) and the National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan), he’s served since 2018 as an industry-academia-government collaboration coordinator at Hiroshima University.