Member

SUGIYAMA Masakazu, Professor

[Biography]
2000: Ph.D Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo
2016: Professor, Dept. Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, The University of Tokyo
2017: Professor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
[Major research interests]
1. Ultra-high-efficiency solar cells using nano-epitaxial structures of III-V compound semiconductors
2. Solar-to-chemical energy storage by semiconductor electrochemistry
3. Solar fuel production (hydrogen production and CO₂ reduction) by combining high-efficiency photovoltaic and electrochemical reactors
[Awards]
Young Researcher's Fellowship, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (2003) / Distinguished Paper Award, Combustion Society, Japan (2004) / Best Teaching Award, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (2014) / Distinguished Research Award, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (2017)

KONO Tatsuoki, Professor

[Biography]
1993: R&D center, Toshiba Corporation
2004: Visiting Associate Professor, Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
2005: Visiting Lecturer, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
2009: Chief Specialist, Social Infrastructure Systems Company, Toshiba Corporation
2012: Head, Aqua Research Centre, Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
2014: Senior Manager, New Energy Solution Project, Toshiba Corporation
2016: Professor, Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
2019: Project Professor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
2022: Professor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo (-current)
[Major research interests]
1. Utilization of renewable energy fuel (hydrogen, methane): Utilization for mobility and chemical industry
2. Distributed energy management using renewable energy + hydrogen:
-> local production for local consumption, independent energy system
3. Use of renewable energy fuel: For example, industrial, commercial, logistics, agricultural use, etc.
[Awards]
Committee award of Battery Technology (2011)
[Specialty]
Hydrogen energy technology: Hydrogen production, Hydrogen storage, Fuel cell
Battery: Nickel metal hydride battery, Lithium ion battery
Water treatment: Industrial wastewater treatment, Water / Sewage treatment, Seawater desalination

HASHIMOTO Michio, Project Professor

[Biography]
1989: Joined Ministry of International Trade and Industries, Japan
2006: Director for Automotive Industries Policy, METI
2010: Head, Innovation and Technology Unit, IRENA
2012: Director General for New Energy Technologies, NEDO
2015: Project Professor, Global Hydrogen Research Unit, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2016: Cabinet Counselor, Ocean Policy Headquarters
2018: Professor, Osaka University
2020: Project Professor, Graduate School for Advanced Survivability Study, Kyoto University
2023: Project Professor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
[Research interests]
1. Study on energy policies of Japan and the world
2. Socioeconomical study on Hydrogen and related technologies
3. Study on R&D strategies in energy sector
4. International coooperation
[Specialty]
Energy Policy, Hydrogen, R&D Strategy

KUMAGAI Hiromu, Project Associate Professor

[Biography]
2015: Project Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2016: Project Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2019: Assistant Professor, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University
2022: Project Associate Professor, RCAST, UTokyo
[Research interests]
1. Development of photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical systems using inorganic materials such as semiconductors.
2. Development of a new artificial photosynthesis system by combining different materials such as organic and inorganics.
3. Examination for the creation of sustainable energy carriers by water splitting and reduction of carbon dioxide and their social implementation.
[Awards]
2020: The 16th Honda-Fujishima Prize, The Photoelectrochemistry Reseach Group of the Electrochemical Society of Japan
2021: 31st (Reiwa 2nd year) TOKIN Science and Technology Award, TOKIN Science and Technology Promotion
[Specialty]
Photoelectrochemistry, Photocatalysis, Hydrogen energy system

AMASAWA Eri, Project Associate Professor

[Biography]
2017: Research Associate, Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
2023: Project Associate Professor, RCAST, UTokyo
[Research interests]
1. Assessment methodology development of emerging technologies
2. Assessment of access-based business models such as sharing economy
3. Sustainability assessment methodology development
[Awards]
2017: Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievements, Graduate School of Frontier Science, UTokyo
2023: Young Researcher's Award, The 14th Award of the Institute of LCA Japan
[Specialty]
Life cycle assessment, consumer behavior analysis, sustainability assessment methodology

KITAYAMA Atsushi, Project Lecturer

[Biography]
1996: Research assistant, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
1997: Ph.D (Engineering), The University of Tokyo
Appointed the research associate at the National Institute for Basic Biology and the researcher at the National Institute for Physiology, etc.
[Awards]
2000: Biotechnology Paper Award (The Society for Biotechnology, Japan)
[Specialty]
Support for obtaining external funds / Internal and external consultations / Departmental management planning

KOBAYASHI Hikaru, RCAST Advisor

[Biography]
1973: Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics.
1973: Joined The Ministry of the Environment
2005: Director of the Global Environment Bureau, Director General of the Minister’s
2006: Secretariat
2007: Director of the Environmental Policy Bureau
2009: Administrative Vice-Minister of the Ministry of the Environment
2011: Professor, Graduate School and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University
2013: Ph.D. (Engineering), The University of Tokyo
2015: Visiting Professor, The University of Tokyo (-current)
2015: Project Professor, Keio University (-2019)
2019: REglobal Senior Program Advisor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo (-current)
2020: Advisor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo (-current)
[Specialty]
Environmental policy, Eco-town planning, Environmental symbiotic economic theory

KIDOSHI Hideki, Senior Program Advisor

[Biography]
1988: Technical Research Institute, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industry Co., Ltd
1997: Ph.D. (System Design Engineering), Keio University
2000: The Center for the Strategy of Emergence, The Japan Research Institute, Ltd.
2008: Director for Technical Consulting, The Japan Research Institute, Limited.
2016: Technology Promotion Committee, NEDO
2017: Committee for Promotion of Innovations and Investments, RITE
2019: Senior Program Advisor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
[Major research interests]
1. Policy recommendation for global distribution of renewable energy for energy conversion
2. Innovation for social system, by developing of businesses related to renewable and distributed energy, development of businesses related to waste and recycling, development of
3. Development of advanced IoT system, development of intelligent system and robot system, development of social infrastructure system concepts such as environment, energy, and transportation.
[Specialty]
Policy recommendation for social innovation, Market incubation, Renewable energy, AI, IoT and Advanced control system, Smart city planning, Recycle system, PFI businesses, and risk management.

OHARA Satoshi, Project Associate Professor

[Biography]
1999: Master, Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo
1999: Joined ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.
2012: Manager, Department of Bioethanol Technology, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
2013: Ph.D., Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo
2016: Manager, Dept. of Business Planning, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
2019: Project Associate Professor, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
2021: Project Associate Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
[Major research interests]
1. System integration of Green Hydrogen production & Biofuel, Agriculture (Food / Animal feed) etc.
2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Techno-economic analysis (TEA)
3. System design from the viewpoint of land use such as agriculture and food production etc.
[Awards]
The Japan Institute of Energy, "Incentive Award" (2005) /, The Environment Minister's Award (2007) / The Grand Prize for the Global Environment Award (2013) / International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, "Maurice Paturau Award" (2016) / Chemical Engineering, Japan "Outstanding Paper Award 2018" (2019) / "Technical Award of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan" (2019) / The Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan, "Best Paper Award" (2020)