1978, BSc, 1980, MSc and 1985, doctorate, all in Science at University of Tokyo Professional. With University of Tokyo: 1989-91, Assistant Professor then 1991-97, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry; 1997-2007, Professor, Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo; since 2007, Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry. Recipient of awards including: Prime Minister Award, Merits on Academia-Industry Cooperation (2004); Environmental Technology Award, Nihon Keizai Shinbub (2004); Japan Invention Awards, Japan Invention Association (2006).