is a Japanese physicist. He is the 20th president of Keio University and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Keio University. His research fields include solid-state physics, quantum computers, electronic materials, nanotechnology, and semiconductor isotope engineering.
As one of Japan's pioneers in quantum computational research, he has led Keio University into a quantum educational initiative with IBM, alongside the University of Tokyo, University of Chicago, Yonsei University and Seoul National University.
Work history
Below are the Professional Appointments of President's Biography (as of May 28, 2021).
Academic appointments
- Member of the Executive Committee, Physical Society of Japan (September 2002âÂÂAugust 2004)
- Member of the Governing Board, Institute for Pure and Applied Physics (April 2004âÂÂMarch 2006)
- Director, Japan Society of Applied Physics (March 2016âÂÂFebruary 2018)
- Research Supervisor, "Quantum State Control and Functionalization" research area of the Japan Science and Technology Agency's (JST) Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PRESTO) Program (April 2016âÂÂpresent)
- Program Director, Quantum Information Technology, Quantum Leap Flagship Program of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT Q-LEAP) (April 2018âÂÂpresent)
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