EE BACKGROUND~ Background Story of Entrepreneur Engineering ~
1. Real-World Experience at Panasonic for over 37 Years
①Development and Commercialization of New Technologies in the Semiconductor Field
Founder of Panasonic, Mr. Matsushita Konosuke, was instrumental in the R&D of semiconductor devices that later became the core of digital consumer electronics. For example, the semiconductor technology was applied in various consumer devices, such as DVDs, CDs, and mobile phones. As a result, it had over 50 billion yen in sales annually.
Awards Received by Technical Research Group
- Emmy Award ~ The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ~ (1992): Development of CCD for HDTV.
- Nippon Keizai Shimbun Award (1994): Development of GaAs IC’s for Digital Mobile Phones.
- Ohkochi Award (1996): Development of Ferroelectric MMIC’s.
- Ohkochi Award (1997): Development of Integrated Holographic
②Development and Commercialization of New Technologies in the Field of Display and Lighting
Through the continued promotion of R&D related to the plasma display technology, Panasonic became a world leader. By promoting strategic initiatives such as a joint development project with NHK, and a few acquisitions, it led to annual sales of over several hundreds of billions of yen. With the success of the plasma display, the concept of “entrepreneurial engineering,” was born.
Awards Received by Technical Research Group
- Broadcast Culture Fund Award (1998): Development of the HDTV Full Color Plasma Display.
- Ministry of International Trade and Industry Prize (1993): Standardization of the Measurement System.
- SID Special Achievement Award (1994): Development of High-Resolution CRT Technology.
- SID Achievement Award (1997): Development of Flat CRT Technology.
③Proposal and Practice of the Concept of Japan-US Complementary Collaboration
From many years of experience managing strategic and efficient R&D at Panasonic, Mr. Kano put into practice a new concept for Japan-US complementary collaboration. By complementing the software oriented power of the United States with Japan’s hardware oriented power, the pair promoted a philosophy of joint prosperity.
- *1995-1998 Research on Compound Semiconductors.(Stanford University).
- *1985-1988 Development of High-Power Semiconductor Laser.(TRW).
- *1995-1998 Research on Image Compression Technologies.(Stanford University)
- *1989-1998 Research and Development of Fundamental and Device Technologies Using Ferroelectric materials.(UCCS, Symetrix)
- *1993-1998 Development of Plasma Display Technology.( DuPont)
- *1990-1998 Commercialization of Nonvolatile Memory FeRAM and It’s Application to MCU.(Motorola).
2.Academia and Industry Collaboration
Mr. Kano was the first to launch real-world applications in the realm of academics at Kochi University of Technology for almost 20 years.
①Principal Examiner for Ph.D. Students with Extensive Working Experiences
Year of Publication | Month of Publication | Title | Author |
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2001 | 9 | Role and Creation of High-Technology Ventures and Entrepreneurships in Japan, Compared to the US & EU. |
Noboru Maeda |
2001 | 9 | Development of New Software for Communicative Skills in Foreign Language Learning Based on Recognition Technology |
Du Guirong |
2002 | 3 | Development and Commercialization of TFT |
Shinji |
2002 | 3 | Research and Development of the Remote Plasma Deposition Equipment and Its Entrepreneurial Commercialization. |
Tatsuo Morita |
2002 | 3 | Implementation of a New Social Infrastructure Based on Eco-design Principles. |
Masanobu Nagano |
2002 | 3 | Research, Development, and Commercialization of Sputtering Target Materials. |
Akitoshi Hiraki |
2004 | 9 | A Strategy for Business Creation of Embedded Software Technologies: By Enabling Core Competencies From Startup to IPO. |
Motoyuki Sakizume |
2004 | 9 | Research on Business Structures Necessary for Biotechnology-Related Industry Creation. |
Masahiro Matsui |
2005 | 9 | Aspects of the ‘Evaluation Model’ for Business Creation with Disruptive, Innovative Technologies. |
Ichiro Tokin |
2005 | 9 | Inventor, Innovator, Entrepreneur and Corporate President |
Larry D. McMillan |
2006 | 3 | Research on Self-Reliance of Local Economies and Industries of Japan During the ‘Paradigm Shift Period.’ |
Nobuyoshi Muto |
2006 | 3 | A ‘Valuation Model’ for Industries, with a Focus on Information Management. |
Yoshihiro Nakagawa |
2006 | 3 | Discussions on the Innovation Process in Compound Semiconductor Industries. |
Toshinobu Matsuno |
2006 | 9 | Research on Enterprise Valuation: Visualization of Philosophy Management. |
Takeshi Okada |
②Kochi University of Technology Research Institute Activities
~ International Affiliate Program~
In order to discover, plan, and promote various projects existing in industry, government, and academia, the Research Institute of Kochi University of Technology aims to collaborate widely with universities, companies, research institutions, etc. in Japan and overseas.
The Institute has established the “International Affiliate Program” to promote new research methods and put into practice, innovative academic research.
For an overview of activities, please click here.
This PDF includes the following:
- Information about the International Affiliate Program
- International TV Conferences including at Stanford University in the US, Shenzhen University in China, and Colorado University in the US.
- International EE Seminars
- International EE Special Seminars
- International Industry & Academia Project: Leveraging IP of Kochi University of Technology
3.Domestic and International Lectures
Year of Lecture | Month of Lecture | Contents |
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1992 | 3 | Consumer Application of Integrated Ferro Electrics; Complementary Collaboration Between US and Japan”, Keynote Speech, 5th International Symposium on Integrated Ferro Electrics 1992, Gota Kano. |
1996 | 11 | Seminar at US-Japan technology Management Center, Stanford University, “Resources for Complementary Collaboration between US and Japan–IP-Related Features of a Japanese Company, Gota Kano. |
1997-1998 | Special Lecture at Osaka University; Special Seminar at Venture Laboratory of Kyoto University, Gota Kano. | |
1999 | 11 | Special Lecture at Wharton School, Pennsylvania University, “Radical Innovation of the Key Technology in View of Competitive Advantage,” Gota Kano. |
1999 | 12 | Special Lecture at Colombia University for its MBA Course, “Patterns of Innovation and Competitive Advantages in the Semiconductor and Display Industries,” Gota Kano. |
2001 | 12 | Aspects on Engineering Education in Japan, Gota Kano. |
2002 | 11 | Role of Entrepreneurial Engineering in Japan,” Gota Kano. |
2004 | 4 | Special Lecture ”What is Entrepreneurial Engineering?” Gota Kano. |
2004 | 10 | “Necessity and Role of Entrepreneurial Engineering in Japan,” Gota Kano. |
2004 | 5 | Special lecture at IEICE Japan, “Entrepreneur Engineering: Creation of Ventures Through Academia and Industry Collaboration,” Gota Kano. |
2005 | 12 | “What is Entrepreneurial Engineering?” International Seminar on Entrepreneur Engineering, Oct.2004, Shenzhen Graduate School, Harbin Institute of Technology, Gota Kano. |
2005 | 12 | Special Invited Lecture: “Entrepreneur Engineering-A new Concept of Engineering Education” , Osamu Tomisawa, Gota Kano, IEICE・ICD Dec.2005 |
4.Activities in Society
Year of Activity | Contents |
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1992 – 2003 | NEDO Technical Committee, Advisory Contributions to Nikkei BP Inc. and Ohm Publishing Inc. |
1992 – 2003 | Contributions regarding a variety of activities for the following: IECE Japan, Japan Applied Physics Society, ITE Japan, and IEEE. |
5.Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Year of Activity | Contents |
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1999-2004 |
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