He has built a distinguished career spanning academia and industry, starting as a researcher at JSPS and HMS. He then advanced R&D, startup investments, and business development through strategic partnerships at Asahi Kasei and Omron. At IGPI Group, he spearheaded the commercialization of university-origin technologies, leading the launch and growth of multiple university spin-offs. He now drives startup-driven business innovation and strategic investments at Omron, shaping innovation-led growth. He received his Ph.D. from Kyoto University.