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1. Chemical Engineering (General), 2. Aerosol Science and Technology, 3. Particle (Powder) Technology,

4. Nanostructured Materials Science & Engineering ,5. Environmental Science & Engineering 

April 2006 – March 2008(H18.4- H20.3): Ph.D. in Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Advisor: Prof. Kikuo Okuyama, Thesis title: “Liquid phase synthesis of highly crystalline functional fine nanoparticles and their application to optical materials”

April 2004 – March 2006(H16.4- H18.3): M.S. in Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan

Thesis Title: “Synthesis of GaN nanoparticle by liquid phase method and their photoluminescence property”

April 2000 – March 2004(H12.4- H16.3): B.S. in Faculty of Engineering (Chemistry), Hiroshima University, Japan

Thesis Title: “Synthesis of ITO nanoparticle by low pressure spray pyrolysis and their characterization”

April 2021 – Present Professor, Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University,

April 2020 – March 2021 Associate professor, Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University,

January 2015 – March 2020 Associate professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University,

November 2015 – October  Hiroshima University Distinguished Researcher (DR)

April 2015 – September 2015 Visiting Professor, ETH Zurich, Wendelin J Stark Lab,

September 2010 – present Faculty Staff Member, Hiroshima University's Research Center for Nanoparticle Synthesis and Its Application.

September 2010 – December 2014 Assistant professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University,

April 2008 – August 2010　Assistant professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University,

April 2006 – March 2008 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowships for Young Scientists Doctoral course students (DC1)

Editor, Advanced Powder Technology (Elsevier)(January 1 2014 – - present)

Editor, Journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan (September 1 2015 – - present)

Editor, Journal of Aerosol Research (Earozoru Kenkyu – Japan Aerosol Association of Science and Technology) (July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2016)

Member, American Chemical Society

Member, Japan Association of Aerosol Science and Technology (JAAST)

Member, The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan.

Member, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan

Member, Society of Powder Technology, Japan

1. JSPM Award for Inovatory Research, (May24, 2016)

2. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Fluid & particle processing division, Movie Award (December 6, 2013)

3. The 2013 ASIAN YOUNG AEROSOL SCIENTIST AWARD (December 5, 2013)

4. Japan Association of Aerosol Science and Technology, 2013 Incentive Award (August 28, 2013)

5. Hosokawa Foundation Encouragement Award, (Jun19,2013)

6. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan Outstanding Paper Award of 2012 (April18, 2013)

7. The Society of Powder Technology, 2012 Young Researcher’s Award (April 12, 2013)

8. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Award for Outstanding Young Researcher, (December 25, 2012)

9. The Association of Powder Process Industry and Engineering, Japan, POWTEX TOKYO 2012 Outstanding Research Award (November 30, 2012)

10. Japan Air Cleaning Association, President Award (October 17, 2012)

11. Japan Air Cleaning Association, Incentive Award (October 17, 2012)

12. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Fluid & particle processing division, Movie Award (November 15, 2011)

13. International Union of Materials Research Societies IUMRS 2008 Incentive Award (December 13, 2008)

14. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Chugoku-Shikoku Branch Award (March 23, 2006)

15. The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, Best Presentation Award (November 12, 2004)

16. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Chugoku-Shikoku Branch Award (March 23, 2004)

2016 – 2018 Grant-in-Aid for Exploratory Research 16K13642, Principal Investigator

2014 – 2017 Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A) 26709061, Principal Investigator

2013 – 2015 Grant-in-Aid for Exploratory Research 25620164, Principal Investigator

2013 – 2014 The Information Center of Particle Technology, Japan, Research Grant, Principal Investigator

2012 – 2015 Grant-in-Aid for Exploratory Research 00101197, Co-Principal Investigator

2012 – 2013 Steel Foundation for Environmental Protection Technology Research Grant, Principal Investigator

2012 – 2013 Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation, Research Grant, Principal Investigator

2012 – 2013 Adaptable and Seamless Technology transfer Program through target driven R&D (A-STEP) AS242Z01588M, Principal Investigator

2011 – 2013 Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) 23760729, Principal Investigator

2011 – 2015 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) 22246099, Co-Principal Investigator

2011 – 2013 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Priority Areas 20120002, Co-Principal Investigator

2009 – 2011 Recycling society formation promotion science research funds subsidy, Co-Principal Investigator

2009 – 2011 Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) 21810025, Principal Investigator

2008 – 2010 Grant-in-Aid for Exploratory Research 21650234, Co-Principal Investigator

2006 – 2008 Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows 06J08367, Principal Investigator