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Sengoku, Shintaro

Sengoku, Shintaro

Section

Kimura Lab

Job title

Visiting Researcher

Degree

PhD in Science

Other affiliation

Tokyo Institute of Technology

URL

https://sengoku-lab.mot.titech.ac.jp/en/index.html

Research contents (Research key words)

Management of technology; Innovation science

Biography

Education

  • 2001

    D.Sc., Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

  • 1996

    B.Sc., Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, The University of Tokyo

  • 1992

    Gakushuin Senior High School

Research and employment History

  • 2001-2005

    Business Analyst/Associate at McKinsey & Company Inc., Japan

  • 2005-2007

    Senior Lecturer at Pharmaco-Business Innovation Course, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the University of Tokyo

  • 2005-2007

    Manager at Fast Track Initiative, Inc. (a VC)

  • 2008-2009

    Research Section Associate Professor at Innovative Collaboration Center, Kyoto University

  • 2009-2014

    Associate Professor at the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University; Group leader of Innovation Management Group

  • 2014-2021

    Associate Professor at School of Environment and Society (formerly Graduate School of Innovation Management), Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • 2014-2015

    Visiting Associate Professor at the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University

  • 2015-2017

    Part-time lecturer, United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences, Gifu University

  • 2009-2018

    Part-time lecturer at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the University of Tokyo

  • 2015-2019

    Part-time lecturer at Institute of Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University

  • 2010-present

    Part-time lecturer at Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University

  • 2013-present

    Part-time lecturer at Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

  • 2014

    Professeur invité, Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE), Université Toulouse 1 Capitole

  • 2018-present

    Part-time lecturer of Graduate School of Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology

  • 2019-present

    Visiting Fellow & Part-time lecturer at Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo

  • 2021-present

    Professor at School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Performance

Book Chapters (selected)

  1. Barfoot, J., Kemp E., Doherty, K., Blackburn, C., Sengoku, S., van Servellen, A., Garavi, A., Karlsson, A., Stem Cell Research: Trends and Perspectives on the Evolving International Landscape, Elsevier B. V., Amsterdam (2013)
  2. Sengoku, S., Innovation and Commercialization of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, in Vertès, A. A., Qureshi, N., Caplan, A. I., Babssis, L. (eds) Stem Cell in Regenerative Medicine: Science, Regulation and Business Strategies, Wiley, Chichester, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-119-97139-9
  3. Sengoku, S. (2019). Consortium-based open innovation: Exploring a unique and optimal model for regional biotechnology industry. In Innovation beyond technology (pp. 141-171). Springer, Singapore.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Touhara, K., Sengoku, S., Inaki, K., Tsuboi, A., Hirono, J., Sato, T., Sakano, H., Haga, T., Functional identification and reconstitution of an odorant receptor in single olfactory neurons. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 96(7):4040-5 (1999), Erratum in: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 97(7):3782 (2000)
  2. Sengoku, S., Ishii, T., Serizawa, S., Nakatani, H., Nagawa, F., Tsuboi, A., Sakano, H., Axonal projection of olfactory sensory neurons during the developmental and regeneration processes, NeuroReport 12(5):1061-6 (2001)
  3. Shibayama, S., Tanikawa, K., Kono, J., Tanaka, N., Ebata, T., Sengoku, S., Kimura, H., Analysis of Pre-M&A Process of Japanese Pharmaceutical Company : A Case Study of Astellas Pharma Merger [in Japanese], Journal of health care and society 16(3):249-273 (2007)
  4. Takahashi, K., Sengoku, S., Kimura, H., Analysis on Productivity of a Clinical Study across Asian Countries ? a Case Comparison. Drug Discovery and Therapeutics 1(1):4-8 (2007)
  5. Sengoku, S., Murasawa, Y., Kimura, H., Expression of post-merger effect in R&D function of Japanese pharmaceutical companies: a case of Astellas Pharma, Journal of health care and society 18(2):273-289 (2008) [in Japanese]
  6. Sengoku, S., Takahashi, K., Kimura, H., Transaction process redesign in the pharmaceutical industry: an institutional approach to realize open innovation, Journal of Intellectual Property Association of Japan 5(3):48-64 (2009)  [in Japanese]
  7. Hayashi, M., Sengoku, S., Hoshi, S., Kimura, H., Gaps in the information sharing on consumer healthcare products. Drug Discovery and Therapeutics 3(2):37-40 (2009)
  8. Takahashi, K., Sengoku, S., Kimura, H., Driving clinical study efficiencies by using a productivity breakdown model: Comparative evaluation of a global clinical study and a similar Japanese study, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics 36:87-98 (2011)
  9. Sengoku, S., Yoda, T., Seki, A., Assessment of Pharmaceutical Research & Development Productivity with a Novel Net Present Value-Based Project Database, Drug Information Journal 45(2):175-185 (2011)
  10. Sengoku, S., Sumikura, K., Oki, T., Nakatsuji, N., Redefining the Concept of Standardization for Pluripotent Stem Cells, Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 7(2):221-226 (2011)
  11. Anzai, T., Kusama, R., Kodama, H., Sengoku, S., Holistic observation and monitoring of the impact of interdisciplinary academic research projects: An empirical assessment in Japan, Technovation 32(6):345-57 (2012)
  12. Kodama, H., Watatani, K., Sengoku, S. Competency-based Assessment of Academic Interdisciplinary Research and Implication to University Management, Research Evaluation 22, 93-104 (2013)
  13. Watatani, K., Xie, Z., Nakatsuji, N., Sengoku, S. Global Competencies from Regional Stem Cell Research: Bibliometrics for Investigating and Forecasting Research Trends, Regenerative Medicine 8(5):659-668 (2013)
  14. HHamada, S., Shibata, A., Urushihara, H., Sengoku, S., Suematsu, C., Kawakami, K., Transaction Cost Analysis of the New Drug Application Process: A Case Study of a Multinational Pharmaceutical Company in Japan, Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science 48(3):371-377, 2014.
  15. Munisi H.I., Xie, Z, Sengoku, S, Exploring the Innovation of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Japan: The Power of Consortium-Based Approach, Regenerative Medicine, 9(4):467-477 (2014)
  16. Anzai, T., Kimura, H., Sengoku, S., The Management of Academic Interdisciplinary and Fusion R&D Projects based on Activity Indicators: A Case Study of Advanced Medical-Engineering Collaborative Institute. The Journal of the Japanese Society for Science Policy and Research Management, 29(2/3):106-117 (2014) [in Japanese]
  17. Lauto, G., Sengoku, S., Perceived incentives to transdisciplinarity in a Japanese university research center, Futures, 65:136-149 (2015)
  18. Sengoku, S., Yashiro, Y., Sakurai, M., Japan’s regulatory framework: seeking to provide impetus to the commercialization of regenerative medicine products, Cell & Gene Therapy Insights, doi: 10.18609.cgti.2015.008 (2015)
  19. Anzai, T., Sengoku, S., Managing Academic Interdisciplinary Research towards Innovation: A Resource and Communication-Based Approach, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, 3(2), 70-81 (2016)
  20. Hanaki, N., Sengoku, S., Imanaka, Y., Kawakami, K. The Clinical Application of Medical Science Research: Investment and Duration, Journal of Translational Science, 2(5),  272-276 (2016)
  21. Avila-Robinson, A., Sengoku, S., Multilevel exploration of the realities of interdisciplinary research centers for the management of knowledge integration, Technovation, doi: 10.1016.j.technovation.2017.01.003 (2017)
  22. Avila-Robinson, A., Sengoku, S., Tracing the knowledge-building dynamics in new stem cell technologies through techno-scientific networks, Scientometrics, Accepted.
  23. Onodera, R., Sengoku, S., Innovation process of mHealth: An overview of FDA-approved mobile medical applications, International Journal of Medical Informatics, 118, 65-71 (2018)
  24. Okada, K., Sengoku, S., Entry into new therapeutic areas: The effect of alliance on clinical trials, Therapeutic Innovation and Regulatory Science, DOI: 10.1177/2168479018811829.
  25. Makino, T., Sengoku, S., Ishida, S., Kodama, K. Trends of inter-organizational transactions in personalized medicine development. Drug Discovery Today, accepted.
  26. Avila-Robinson, A., Islam, N., Sengoku, S., Co-evolutionary and systemic study on the evolution of emerging stem cell-based therapies, Technological Forecasting and Social change, accepted.
  27. Nakajima, Y., Miyashita, S., Sengoku, S. Innovative Advanced Technology through University-Industry Collaboration: Role of Venture Capitals, Entrepreneurs and Process Management in Japan. Asian Journal of Innovation Policy, 7(3), 564-580 (2018) DOI: 10.7545/ajip.2018.7.3.564.
  28. Makino, T., Sengoku, S., Ishida, S., & Kodama, K. (2019). Trends of inter-organizational transactions in personalized medicine development. Drug Discovery Today, 24(2), 364-370.
  29. Ávila-Robinson, A., Islam, N., & Sengoku, S. (2019). Co-evolutionary and systemic study on the evolution of emerging stem cell-based therapies. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 324-339.
  30. Teramae, F., Makino, T., Lim, Y., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2020). International Strategy for Sustainable Growth in Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies. Sustainability, 12(3), 867.
  31. Misawa, D., Fukuyoshi, J., & Sengoku, S. (2020). Cancer Prevention Using Machine Learning, Nudge Theory and Social Impact Bond. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(3), 790.
  32. Teramae, F., Yamaguchi, N., Makino, T., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2020). Holistic cost-effectiveness analysis of anticancer drug regimens in Japan. Drug Discovery Today, 25(2), 269-273.
  33. Teramae, F., Makino, T., Lim, Y., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2020). Impact of Research and Development Strategy on Sustainable Growth in Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies. Sustainability, 12(13), 5358.
  34. Djurian, A., Makino, T., Lim, Y., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2020). Trends of Business-to-Business Transactions to Develop Innovative Cancer Drugs. Sustainability, 12(14), 5535.
  35. Sato, K., Kodama, K., & Sengoku, S. (2020). Corporate Characteristics and Adoption of Good Manufacturing Practice for Dietary Supplements in Japan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(13), 4748.
  36. Niwa, M., Hara, Y., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2020). Effectiveness of social measures against COVID-19 outbreaks in selected Japanese regions analyzed by system dynamic modeling. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(17), 6238.
  37. Teramae, F., Makino, T., Sengoku, S., Lim, Y., Natori, T., & Kodama, K. (2020). Research on Pharmaceutical Product Life Cycle Patterns for Sustainable Growth. Sustainability, 12(21), 8938.
  38. Miyashita, S., Katoh, S., Anzai, T., & Sengoku, S. (2020). Intellectual Property Management in Publicly Funded R&D Program and Projects: Optimizing Principal–Agent Relationship through Transdisciplinary Approach. Sustainability, 12(23), 9923.
  39. Hashiguchi, N., Sengoku, S., Kubota, Y., Kitahara, S., Lim, Y., & Kodama, K. (2021). Age-dependent influence of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on construction worker performance. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(1), 111.
  40. Harada, Y., Wang, H., Kodama, K., & Sengoku, S. (2021). Drug Discovery Firms and Business Alliances for Sustainable Innovation. Sustainability, 13(7), 3599.
  41. Kikuchi, S., Kadama, K., & Sengoku, S. (2021). Characteristics and Classification of Technology Sector Companies in Digital Health for Diabetes. Sustainability, 13(9), 4839.
  42. Djurian, A., Makino, T., Lim, Y., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2021). Dynamic Collaborations for the Development of Immune Checkpoint Blockade Agents. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11(6), 460.
  43. Ávila-Robinson, A., Mejia, C., & Sengoku, S. (2021). Are bibliometric measures consistent with scientists’ perceptions? The case of interdisciplinarity in research. Scientometrics, 126(9), 7477-7502.
  44. Jibiki, T., Nishimura, H., Sengoku, S., & Kodama, K. (2021). Regulations, Open Data and Healthcare Innovation: A Case of MSK-IMPACT and Its Implications for Better Cancer Care. Cancers, 13(14), 3448.
  45. Miyashita, S., & Sengoku, S. (2021). Scientometrics for management of science: collaboration and knowledge structures and complexities in an interdisciplinary research project. Scientometrics, 126(9), 7419-7444.
  46. Sakamoto, S., & Sengoku, S. (2021). Predictability of Stock Price Fluctuations Based on Business Relationships: A Comparison of Normal and the COVID-19 Pandemic Periods in Japan. Sustainability, 13(18), 10146.
  47. Hashiguchi, N., Cao, J., Lim, Y., Kuroishi, S., Miyazaki, Y., Kitahara, S., ... & Kodama, K. (2021). Psychological Effects of Heart Rate and Physical Vibration on the Operation of Construction Machines: Experimental Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 9(9), e31637.
  48. Kikuchi, S., Kodama, K., & Sengoku, S. (2021). The Significance of Alliance Networks in Research and Development of Digital Health Products for Diabetes: Observational Study. JMIR Diabetes, 6(4), e32446.

Other articles (selected)

  1. Anzai, T., Sengoku, S., Collaboration of Policy Science with Research & Development Practices, the Journal of Science Policy and Research Management 27(3/4):210-225 (2012) [in Japanese]
  2. Munisi, H. I., Yen L., Jolivet, E., Sengoku, S., International Dynamics of Biotech Industrial Clusters: Reviewing the Medicon Valley and Lyon in order to Draw Lessons for the Kansai Bio-Cluster [in Japanese], Kyoto Economic Review 186(4):1-18 (2013) [in Japanese]
  3. Sengoku, S., A Consortium-Based Approach for Open Innovation: Exploring a Unique and Optimal Model for Japan And Stem Cell Technology, Hitotsubashi Business Review, 61(3):68-85 (2013) [in Japanese]
  4. Onodera, R., Sengoku, S., Enabling Technology for Trial and Error: Cases in pharmaceutical and medical product industry, J Sci Pol Res Mgmt, 33(3), 230-42 (2018) [in Japanese]

International Conferences (selected)

  1. Sengoku, S., Sumikura, K., Oki, T., The uptake and diffusion of innovations: a case of stem cell technology, the XXII International Societyfor Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) Conference (Jun 2010). PDF
  2. Kusama R., Shime, T., Sengoku, S., Kawai, H., Kunieda, K., Yamada, K., Suematsu, C., Intellectual Productivity Management in Research Projects: Theoretical and Observational Approaches, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2011 (Aug 2011)
  3. Sengoku, S., Sumikura, K., Oki, T., Redefining the Concept of Standardization for Pluripotent Stem Cells, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2011 (Aug 2011)
  4. Anzai, T., Sengoku, S., A Management Framework for Interdisciplinary Research Projects: Empirical Study on the Collaboration Process and the Research Outcome, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2011 (Aug 2011)
  5. Anzai, T., Sengoku, S., An Institutional Managerial Approach for Interdisciplinary Academic Research Projects, International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT) Conference 2012 (Apr 2013)
  6. Munisi, H. I., Sengoku, S., Challenges in Commercializing Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Technologies: A Case Study on Dedicated Biotech Firms in Japan, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2013 (Jul-Aug 2013)
  7. Xie, Z., Sengoku, S., Heterogeneities and patterns of innovations in life sciences sector: the case of stem cells employing patent families data, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2013 (Jul-Aug 2013)
  8. Nishijima, Y., Sengoku, S., Anzai, T., Application of bibliometric analysis .to market analysis, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2013 (Jul-Aug 2013)
  9. Avila-Robinson, A., Sengoku, S., Changes and interactions in the technoscientificknowledge bases underpinning an emerging biotechnology field, Global TechMiningConference 2013 (Atranta, 24 Sep 2013)
  10. Sengoku, S., Munisi, H. I., Avila-Robinson, A., Exploring Innovative Research and Development through a Consortium-Based Approach. International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT) 2014 (Washington D. C., May 22-26)
  11. Sakurai, S., Munisi, H.I., Kakihara, H., Sengoku, S., The Survey and Analysis on the Unlisted Biotech Drug Discovery/Development Firms (Biotech DDFs) in Japan: The Current Status and Created Values. Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2014 (Kanazawa, Jul 27-31 2014)
  12. Avila-Robinson, A., Shichijo, N., Sengoku, S., Evaluating the Evaluation of Interdisciplinary Research Projects: How to Manage the Discrepancy in Evaluation Methods. Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2014 (Kanazawa, Jul 27-31 2014)
  13. Avila-Robinson, A., Sengoku, S., Assessing the dynamics of knowledge-building of countries in the formation of emerging fields – A bibliometric approach on iPS cells. Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2014 (Kanazawa, Jul 27-31 2014)
  14. Jolivet, E., Ávila Robinson, A., Nohara, H., Sengoku, S. Accounting for the knowledge dynamics process of a science-based innovation, the XXVI International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) Conference (Budapest, Jun 14-17 2015)
  15. Aoyama, T., Tanaka, S., Okamoto, Y., Nakamichi, M., Sato, K., Sengoku, S., Development of a Transport Tool for Regenerative Medicine, TERMIS 2015 World Congress (Boston, Sep 8-11 2015)
  16. Onodera, R., Sengoku, S., Miyazaki K., Exploring the Potential of Mobile Health for Product and Process Innovation,  Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2016 (Honolulu, 04-08 Sep 2016)
  17. Àvila-Robinson, A., Isram, N., Sengoku, S., What’s behind the curtain? ?Dissecting the dynamics of evolution of emerging stem cell-based therapies. Global TechMining Conference (Valéncia, 13 Sep 2016)
  18. Katoh, S., Lauto, G., Anzai, T., Sengoku, S. Identification of Factors to Promote Interdisciplinary Research: A Trial at COINS. Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2018 (Honolulu, 19-23 Aug 2018)
  19. Kondoh, S., Onodera, R., Sakurai, M., Seki, A., Sengoku, S. Net Present Value-Based Analyses of Products in Development by Pharmaceutical and Biotech Firms. Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference 2018 (Honolulu, 19-23 Aug 2018)
  20. Miyashita, S., Anzai, M., Sengoku, S. Role of startup firms to innovate large-scale R&D projects. ISPIM Connect (Fukuoka, 02-05 Dec 2018)
  21. Sato, K., Kodama, K., Sengoku, S. Reshaping Dietary Supplements: Improvement through Quality Standardization. ISPIM Connect (Fukuoka, 02-05 Dec 2018)
  22. Sengoku, S., Miyashita, S. Consortium-Based Open Innovation: Case Studies of Biotechnology Industry in Japan. ISPIM Connect (Fukuoka, 02-05 Dec 2018)

Reports (selected)

  1. Kondo, J.M., Sengoku, S., Nagata, A., Niino, Y., Shimada, H., Employment of Women and Health Policy [in Japanese], Policy Recommendations vol.2, Healthcare Policy Institute, Japan, Tokyo (2005) [in Japanese]
  2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, New vision for the pharmaceutical industry: Aiming at the industry with international competitive power taking the mission of innovation, appendix pp.34-36 (2007) [in Japanese]
  3. Oki, T., Sengoku, S., Sumikura, K., Bulletin of TEPIA Intellectual Property Academic Research Grant 2010, pp.10-22, ISSN:1883-4612 (2012) [in Japanese]
  4. The Hinxton Group, Statement on Data and Materials Sharing and Intellectual Property in Pluripotent Stem Cell Science in Japan and China (19 Nov 2012)

Commentaries (selected)

  1. Sengoku, S., Thinking about functional foods: Social innovation on dietary supplements [in Japanese], Food style 21 11(8):19-21 (2007) [in Japanese]
  2. Sengoku, S., Yoda, T., Seki, A., Fresh Look at Valuation of the Drug R&D [in Japanese], Diamond Harvard Business Review, April 2010 pp.137-139 (2010) [in Japanese]
  3. Hasegawa, K., Asada, T., Sengoku, S., Nakatsuji, N. World Stem Cell Summit 2014, Regenerative Medicine, 10(4), 393–396 (2015)
  4. Sengoku, S., Sekijima, M., Iha, K., Onodera, R., AI / Big Data, ICT and Pharmaceutical Products : Perspectives from Intellectual Property and Technology Standardisation, Journal of Intellectual Property Association of Japan, 16(1), 58-64 (2019) [in Japanese]

Invited Presentations (selected)

  1. 'Study on innovation management. for biomedical industrial clusters:. Case comparison of Edinburgh and Kyoto', MRC-CRM & iCeMS Joint Symposium "Next Generation Stem Cells: Tools and Technologies Symposium", Edinburgh, UK (25 Jul 2011)
  2. 'International Trends and Competencies of Stem Cells Research: Bibliometric Portfolio Analysis across Nations and Research Institutes', Special Seminar Hosted by Weissman Lab, Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford, USA (16 Mar 2012)
  3. 'Taking a university department towards global excellence: How strategizing can make a difference: the case of iCeMS, Kyoto University', a seminar hosted by BioPeople at University of Copenhagen & Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark (2 Oct 2012)
  4. 'Scientometric Methods.for the Management of an Interdisciplinary Research Institute', the Workshop 'Building an Internationally Competitive Research Environment for University System of Taiwan', Hsinchu, Taiwan (4 Oct 2012)
  5. 'Innovation and Commercialization of Pluripotent Stem Cells', BIT's 5th Annual World Congress of Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell-2012 (Guangzhou, China, 2-4 Dec 2012)
  6. 'Global competencies from regional stem cell research: A bibliometric approach for investigating and forecasting research trends', the 1st Bristol-Kyoto Symposium (Bristol, UK, 10-11 Jan 2013)
  7. 'Global competencies from regional stem cell research: A bibliometric approach for investigating and forecasting research trends', Stem Cells Australia Symposium (Melbourne, Australia, 12-13 Feb 2013)
  8. 'New Policy Design for Biocluster Development in Japan', International Workshop at the CEEJA: Regional Innovation Capability and Technology Transfer in Biotechnology Clusters, New Recipes in Japan and Europe? (Alsace, France, 19-20 Sep 2013)
  9. 'The Consortium-Based Approach and Entrepreneurship: .a Case of Stem Cell Research', Uppsala University-Tokyo Tech Joint Symposium (Tokyo, Nov 16-17 2015)
  10. 'Mobile Health Technologies: Promise, Prospects and Challenges', IEEE Hawaii Computer Society Chapter sponsored Disinguished Learning Seminar (Honolulu, 7 Sep 2016)
  11. 'Consortium-Based Open Innovatoin: Exploring a Unique and Optimal Model for Japan and Advanced Technology', 2016 Joint International Conference CNRS-EHESS/FFJ-JST/RISTEX (Tokyo, 13 Sep 2016）
  12. 'Mobile Health Technology: Prospects and Challenges,' Reducing Cost of Healthcare: The Role of IT and Data, Danish Embassy, 11 November 2017, Tokyo.
  13. Consortium-Based Open Innovation:.Case Studies of Biotechnology Industry in Japan, TUT-IISc Cooperative Seminar, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi, 21-22 Aug 2018.
  14. Life Innovation Leadership Development: Theory and Practice for Stem Cell Innovation, Hokkaido University BioCamp 2018 Biotech Entrepreneurship, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 15 Sep 2018.
  15. Technology and innovation management in the digital Health era: A case of FDA-approved mobile medical applications, LINK-J Seminar, Tokyo, 13 Nov 2018.

Affiliation Society

  • Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and  Technology (PICMET)
  • The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM)
  • International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT)
  • Intellectual Property Association of Japan (IPAJ)
  • Japan Society for Research Policy and Innovation Management (JSRPIM)
  • The Japan Academic Society for Ventures and Entrepreneurs (JASVE)
  • Japan MOT Society (JS-MOT)