Graduated from Department of Petrochemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University in 1975. Acquired Master's Degree in Engineering from Osaka University. Joined Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Ltd. (Now Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation) in 1977. After working at Research Center, Sakaide Plant, and Headquarters, served as Director of Carbon Fiber & Alumina Fiber Division, Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Products Inc., General Manager of Naoetsu Plant, and Board Member. Director and Vice President of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Science and Technology Research Center, Inc and Director of R&TD Division in April 2005. Present Position since April 2007. Also serving as Director and Vice President of the Electrochemical Society of Japan.