MONDEN Yuichiro

Use of simulation technologies (e.g., Agent-based Modeling and System Dynamics) for policymaking, Information Technology Industrial Policy, Competition Policy, Intellectual Property Policy, High Field Science, High Energy Density Science

2024 Master of Science in Engineering and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2013 Ph.D. in Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University (One year early graduation)
2011 Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
2009 Bachelor of Engineering, School of Engineering, Osaka University (One year early graduation)

2025 - Present Deputy Director, Industrial Machinery Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
2024 - Present Research Affiliate, MIT Sloan School of Management
2022 - 2024 Master of Science in Engineering and Management, MIT
2021 - Present Consulting Fellow, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI)
2020 - 2022 Deputy Director, Competition Enhancement Office and Intellectual Property Policy Office, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, METI
2018 - 2020 Deputy Director, Information Technology Industry Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, METI
2013 Joined METI
2012 - 2013 Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Papers on Physics (Published in Refereed Journals)

• Y. Monden and R. Kodama, "Enhancement of Laser Interaction with Vacuum for a Large Angular Aperture," Physical Review Letters 107, 073602, 2011
• Y. Monden and R. Kodama, "Interaction of Two Counterpropagating Laser Beams with Vacuum," Physical Review A 86, 033810, 2012
• Y. Monden and R. Kodama, "Interaction of Intense Axially Symmetric Polarized Beam with Vacuum," The Review of Laser Engineering 41, 129, 2013 (in Japanese)

Commentary

• Y. Monden, "What is the State of Consideration for Decarbonization? The Latest trends on Sustainability and Competition Policy in Japan and Europe," Business+IT, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden and M. Nozoe, "Results and consideration of Company Questionnaire Survey on Standard Essential Patent Licenses," RIETI Special Report, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden et al., "Key points of Good Faith Negotiation Guidelines for Standard Essential Patent Licenses Vol. 1: Situation Surrounding Standard Essential Patents and Background, Standing, and Subject of the Guidelines," NBL1218, 4, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden et al., "Key points of Good Faith Negotiation Guidelines for Standard Essential Patent Licenses Vol. 2: Actions to Be Taken at Each Negotiation Step and Policy to Disseminate and Use the Guidelines," NBL1219, 52, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden et al., "Good Faith Negotiation Guidelines for Standard Essential Patent Licenses," Law&Technology97, 29, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden, "What are Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)? What is the Background of SEP Licensing Disputes? How are Japan and Other Countries Responding?" Business+IT, 2022 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden and M. Nozoe, "Key points of Study Group on Licensing Environment of Standard Essential Patents Interim Report Vol. 1: Background and Summary of Interim Report," NBL1204, 68, 2021 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden and M. Nozoe, "Key points of Study Group on Licensing Environment of Standard Essential Patents Interim Report Vol. 2: Rules on Information Provision between Parties Related to SEP Licensing Negotiation," NBL1205, 47, 2021 (in Japanese)
• Y. Monden, "The Race to Develop Quantum Computers: Japan's Current Situation and Reasons Why Japan can Compete with the US and China," Business+IT, 2019 (in Japanese)

Others

• "Good Faith Negotiation Guidelines for Standard Essential Patent Licenses," METI, 2022
• "Study Group on Licensing Environment of Standard Essential Patents: Report on Establishment of Good Faith Negotiation Guidelines," METI, 2022
• "Study Group on Licensing Environment of Standard Essential Patents Interim Report," METI, 2021
• "Research and Development Plan for the Project for Research and Development of Enhanced Infrastructures for Post 5G Information Communication Systems," Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, METI, 2020 (in Japanese)

Student Presentation Award of the Physical Society of Japan (Division 2), 2013
Commendation from Dean of Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2009