Expertise
Regional Innovation Systems
Education
1985 Bachelor for Nuclear Engineering, The Nagoya University
Experience
1986 Joined the Science and Technology Agency (STA)
(Division for Nuclear Reactor Regulation; Division for Atomic Energy Development; Division for the Space Development; etc.)
1992 Guest Research Scholar, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
1994 Science Attache, Japanese Embassy in the Russian Federation
1997 Deputy Director, Division for International Affairs, Atomic Energy Bureau, STA
1998 Deputy Director, Planning Division, Research and Development Bureau, STA
1999 Deputy Director, Policy Division, Atomic Energy Bureau, STA
2000 Director, Office for Relation to Regional Governments, Atomic Energy Bureau, STA
2001 MEXT (Secretary to the Minister; Director for Budget Coordination; etc.)
2004- Director, Office for the Promotion of Regional R&D Activities, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, MEXT