FY2010
Mr. Akihiko Hoshide
Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
1992 Graduate, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assembly of "Kibo," the first Japanese space laboratory and experiment module
Mr. Tetsuo Takashima
Author
1973 Graduate, Department of Mechanical Engineering
A leading mystery writer whose work is based on cutting-edge scientific knowledge
Mr. Naoki Ura
System Business Center, IA Business Division, Yokogawa Electric Corporation
1984 Graduate, Department of Instrumentation Engineering
Significant contribution to the development of control systems for the efficient operation of oil and gas wellhead equipment
FY2009
Mr. Yoshiaki Hirabayashi
Joei Co., Ltd.
1966 Graduate, Department of Applied Chemistry
Continuous educational activities within Keio and outside the Juku, including contributions to chemistry experiments over 40 years [Distinguished Service Award]
Mr. Kazuhiko Yoshimoto
CSK-IS Corporation
1970 Graduate, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Served as CIO of Fuji Bank, Mizuho Bank, and Japan Post, and successfully built and operated Japan's representative large-scale systems by utilizing the latest IT of each era to manage strict constraints and risks [Distinguished Service Award]
Mr. Makoto Nakamura
Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
1992 Graduate, Department of Physics
Joint recipients: Mr. Atsushi Hasegawa (1989 Graduate, Department of Instrumentation Engineering), Mr. Shinichiro Chiba (1990 Graduate, Department of Mechanical Engineering), Mr. Shigeki Takahashi (1996 Graduate, Department of Physics)
Contribution to the development and installation of meteorological observation equipment on the summit of Mount McKinley
Mr. Tatsuya Sasaki
Nano Electronics Research Centers and Institutes, NEC Corporation
1983 Graduate, Department of Electrical Engineering
Contributed to the development of technology by devising original fabrication methods for high-performance semiconductor lasers and optical integrated devices for optical fiber communications, which had a high impact on both academia and industry
Mr. Kazumasa Nomoto
Advanced Materials Research Centers and Institutes, Sony Corporation
1988 Graduate, Department of Physics
Advanced research and development of organic transistor-driven flexible displays
Mr. Masaaki Mochimaru
Digital Human Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Class of '89, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Development and application of fundamental ergonomic technologies
FY2008
Mr. Shinji Yuasa
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Class of '91, Department of Physics
Achievements in investigating the scientific principles of the Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) effect and commercializing it as high-performance electronic devices.
Mr. Toru Homma
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Class of '89, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Active primarily in the field of technical cooperation in developing countries, making significant contributions to international cooperation in private sector development (SME promotion, improvement of trade and investment environments), particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Mr. Takaaki Wada
Panasonic AVC Networks Company, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Class of '86, Department of Electrical Engineering
Contributing to the broadcasting industry through research and development of broadcasting cameras.
Mr. Sadaharu Oka
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Class of '85, Department of Instrumentation Engineering
Responsible for R&D of compound semiconductor processes for high-speed circuits, developing original InP HBTs (Indium Phosphide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors), and succeeding in the world's first development of 40G devices/communication equipment and ultra-high-speed optical switches/optical packet devices.
Mr. Yoichi Yokomizo
Lawson, Inc.
Class of '77, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Proposing an "engineering approach" based on science and technology principles for corporate business reform in Supply Chain Management (SCM) methods, and making significant social contributions through these achievements.
FY2007
Mr. Hiroshi Kumagai
Osaka City University
Class of '85, Department of Electrical Engineering
Successfully developed a deep-ultraviolet coherent light source necessary for laser cooling of silicon atoms, bringing significant technological innovation to the field of semiconductor engineering.
Mr. Hitoshi Nishino
IBM Japan, Ltd.
Class of '82, Department of Mathematical Engineering
Involved in the R&D of IC tag systems and contributing significantly to technological advancement leading to increased efficiency in logistics and production sites.
Mr. Masato Shimotakahara
Ceramic Artist
'77, Graduate of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
He has formulated thousands of types of glazes, independently reviving and further developing the beauty of 250-year-old Satsuma ware's Dakatsu glaze.
Mr. Shuntaro Koyama
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER)
'70, Graduate of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Involved in research and development of coal gasification technology, he is expected to make significant contributions to global warming prevention measures and hydrogen energy utilization.
FY2006
Mr. Mochio Umeda
Muse Associates
'83, Graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering
As a consultant for IT companies based in Silicon Valley, he has carried out remarkable activities and plays a role as an opinion leader through supporting young people aiming for ventures.
Mr. Hideaki Kakeya
RIKEN
'89, Graduate of the Department of Chemistry
Chemical biology research based on natural products chemistry
Mr. Kazuaki Nakagawa
Toshiba Corporation
'84, Graduate of the Department of Applied Chemistry
Discovered lithium complex oxides that can be used in high-temperature ranges as CO2 absorbents. This makes a significant contribution to environmental conservation, such as addressing global warming.
Mr. Tomiyoshi Haruyama
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
'73, Graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering
Development of a pulse tube refrigerator for low-temperature liquid xenon particle detectors
Mr. Yasutsugu Seo
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
'73, Graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering
Development of ultrasonic blood flow imaging equipment that enables real-time display of internal tomographic images of blood flow status