Biography

A. Education
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) Mechanical Engineering Science Ph. D. 1992
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) Mechanical Engineering Science M.S. 1987
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) Mechanical Engineering Science B.S. 1985

B. Professional Experiences
10/2002 – present Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tokyo Denki University
04/2015-01/2016 Director of the University, Tokyo Denki University
04/2006 - 03/2007 Director of Research Collaboration, Tokyo Denki University
10/1993 - 09/2002 Associate Professor, Mech. Eng. Dept., Tokyo Denki University
10/1992 - 10/1993 Assistant Professor, Mech. Eng. Dept., Tokyo Denki University
04/1987 - 09/1992 Research Associate, Mech. Eng. Science Dept., Tokyo Institute of Technology

10/1997 - 08/2006 Visiting Scholar, Mech. Eng. Dept, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3/2011-10/2011 Visiting Professor, Mech. Eng. Dept., Mondoragon University
supported by Ikerbasque Science

C. Expertise (Research Areas)
Machining process modeling, Optimization
Micro/nano machining (cutting, grinding, polishing, water jet, FIB)
Tribology, Surface engineering
Computer-aided Manufacturing
Manufacturing Process/Systems

D. Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Japan Society for Precision Engineering
Japan Society of Automobile Engineers
Japan Society of Material Science
Japan Society for Abrasive Technology
The Japan Society for Die and Mould Technology