Faculty introduction

International management and the economics of domestic and global societal challenges

Global Strategy

Doctorate in International Relations (Graduate of the International Program for Foreign Students in International Relations at the Ecole National Administration (ENA), sponsored by the National Personnel Authority of Japan)

Graduated from the Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo
Graduate of the International Relations Program at the French National School of Administration (ENA) (sponsored by the National Personnel Authority)
Doctorate in International Relations

・President of Office de MASUYAMA
・Visiting Professor at Asahikawa City University
・Specially Appointed Professor at Seisa University and Seisa Dohto University
・President of Carbon Neutral Management Association
・Chairperson, Kyoto Kimono Heritage Cultural Association (General Incorporated Foundation), among other roles

Since joining the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry), held various key positions in industrial, trade, energy, regional, and innovation policies. Also experienced secondments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy of Japan in France), the Economic Planning Agency (now the Cabinet Office), and JOGMEC (now the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security). Built extensive networks both domestically and internationally. Served as Director-General of the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Special Advisor to the Ministry of the Environment, and Senior Executive Director at the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation.

Leveraging extensive experience gained at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of the Environment, currently provides management guidance to IT and energy companies as well as startup ventures aiming for public listing. Actively promotes initiatives for regional revitalization and development. Additionally, serves as a speaker at domestic and international conferences, engaging in activities not limited to theoretical discussions but also practical contributions to global and Japanese society.

Engaged in international management as well as domestic and global policies related to industry, trade, energy (currently focusing on hydrogen), regional development, and innovation.

Involved in advancing Japan's energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart grid technologies, including energy storage. Also contributes to regional revitalization and the development and progress of circular and symbiotic agro-industrial systems.