Takahata Precision Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Kenji Miyatake, professor at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University and the Graduate School of Yamanashi University, has been appointed head of the Technology Development Office for the Next Generation Technology Development Project in order to further strengthen research and development.
Background of the appointment
Toward the early realization of a carbon-neutral society, we are conducting research and development of high-performance alkaline ion exchange membranes for use in fuel cells and water electrolysis equipment.
In order to advance this research and development, ensure its implementation in society through market launch, and further increase the technology's social usefulness in the future, we have decided to have Mr. Miyatake, who specializes in the development of functional polymers and their application to renewable energy devices, join us as head of the Technology Development Department.
Profile of Kenji Miyatake
- 1996: Completed doctoral course in applied chemistry at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
Doctor of Engineering
- Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
- Professor, Department of Materials Science, Engineering, Department of Integrated Research, Graduate School, Yamanashi University (Clean Energy Research Center)
Miyatake's comment on his appointment
We began joint research with Takahata Precision Co., Ltd. in 2011, and have continued to conduct research mainly on the design, synthesis, film production, and application to fuel cells of anionic conductive polymers. In recent years, various developments have been made that will lead to next-generation energy devices, such as alkaline water electrolysis, carbon dioxide electrolytic reduction, and all-solid-state air secondary batteries. Now, as the head of the Technology Development Office, I would like to work hard to grow anionic membranes into Takahata Precision's main industry, while also working at full speed as a university professor to develop highly skilled human resources, and to make the company a model case for industry-academia collaboration.