*Affiliations and titles in the introduction are those at the time of the award.
Atsushi Tomotake
He has extensive experience in the inkjet field, from academics to technology and product development, and has also made achievements in inkjet technology development management. In particular, he focused on improving the functionality of inkjet, such as digital textiles and textile printing, and succeeded in developing new fields. For many years, he has represented ISJ as a liaison with IS&T, planning and managing NIP and Print for Fabrication, and giving invited lectures, and will now serve as ISJ International Committee Chair.
2022 Award Winner, Konica Minolta、Inc..
Masahiko Fujii
He has been promoting the development of inkjet technology and, in recent years, the development of a new data format, FAV. He has a deep knowledge of related technologies and conducts analyzes from a unique perspective and disseminates information both domestically and internationally. In addition to contributing 11 commentaries to academic journals, he has achieved great achievements both domestically and internationally, including giving keynote speeches at international conferences sponsored by IS&T. At the academic society, he served as chair of the inkjet technology committee and vice chair of the technology committee, contributing widely to the advancement and revitalization of inkjet technology.He has expanded into the 4DFF field and promoted outstanding activities such as establishing a study group. Vice-president from this year.
2022 Award Winner, Keio University
Teruaki Mitsuya
He has a strong research track record in the fields of digital printing technology (hardware elements and system technology for electrophotography), design engineering technology using simulation, thermal engineering/thermal conduction/thermophysical properties, operations management (building a new system for manufacturing), and MOT(Management of Technology).
2021 Award Winner, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Hiroaki Iino
He conducts research on organic semiconductor materials for imaging devices and information processing devices, with a focus on image-related technologies. In particular, he has focused on “liquid crystalline organic semiconductors,” researching and developing flexible displays and imaging devices using printing processes, and has achieved outstanding results in this field.
2020 Award Winner, Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Toshifumi Sato
He has been working on research to create “lighting” and “displays” as printing devices using printing technology. He has promoted research on printable lighting and televisions, light sources for creating new lighting, hybrid EL for flat-screen televisions, and lighting design using flat emitting thin panels. These works have been published as books, numerous academic papers, and international conference papers, and have been highly acclaimed.
2020 Award Winner, Professor at Tokyo Polytechnic University
Masami Kadonaga
For many years, he has been engaged in research and development of numerical simulation technology for electrophotographic processes and inkjet. The results of his original research, such as the development of numerical calculation technology for processes involving discharge (charging and transfer), the flight of inkjet droplets, and the development of numerical analysis technology for assuming impact,have provided useful knowledge to many engineers.
2019 Award Winner, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Hirohito Shibata
He has conducted research that objectively compares the value and utility of paper and electronic media, elucidates why paper is preferred as a reading medium, and applies this knowledge to the development of electronic devices. In particular, he has experimentally examined the effects of media usability on reading performance. His work has been highly acclaimed and published in books, numerous academic papers, and international conference papers.
2019 Award Winner, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
Kazuki Nakamura
He has greatly contributed to the development of image technology through the development of new display-related materials, and also contributed to the development of this society as chair of the ISJ journal’s editorial committee.
2018 Award Winner, Associate Professor, Chiba University
Shuichi Maeda
In addition to paper-related technology, he has been promoting research in areas such as imaging materials, electronic paper, and color science, and has achieved results. He has contributed to the society by presenting research at annual conferences and submitting papers to the society’s journal. He also contributed to academic society activities as an editorial committee member and editor-in-chief.
2017 Award Winner, Tokai University Professor
Chiaki Suzuki
He has been involved in research and development of image material technology for many years, and has used his knowledge to work extensively on electrophotographic toner technology in the Technical Committee on Toner Techonology. In addition, the emulsion aggregation toner technology that he was involved in developing won the 2002 Technology Award.
2016 Award Winner, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
Jun Hirabayashi
He has been engaged in research and development of image-related technology for many years, and continues to conduct pioneering research in the observation of toner flight conditions, simulation technology of its movement, and image appearance. He received the Paper Award in 2000, the Research Encouragement Award in 2002, and the Technical Research Award in 2013. He is active in the Technical Committee on Simulation Technology and the Technical Committee on Imaging Sensibility and Vision.
2016 Award Winner, Canon Inc.
Hirotoshi Terao
For many years, he has been researching and developing thermal recording technology, particularly heat conduction control, and engaged in research and development of thermal heads. He has received the ISJ Technology Award (ZINK technology) in 2009 and IS&T Fellow in 2015. He serves as chief of the Technical Committee on Thermal Printing Technology.
2016 Award Winner, Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
Nobuyuki Nakayama
At Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., he has produced many research results on simulation technology related to electrophotography, and has contributed to the advancement and development of electrophotographic equipment technology. His field of technology has expanded from simulation of electrophotographic processes to computational science for the materials used in them.
2015 Award winner, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
Shinri Sakai
At Seiko Epson Corporation, he achieved remarkable results in establishing the manufacturing technology for large-area organic EL displays using inkjet coating technology. He is also conducting research on printed electronics and flexible electronics at the University of Tokyo. He served as chairperson of the planning committee and the board member, contributing to the management of the society.
2015 Award Winner, University of Tokyo
Junichi Hanna
He has been involved in research on image-related materials for many years, contributing to the development of image technology. In 2012, he became the president of the society and serves as the chair of the Federation of Image Related Societies.
2014 Award Winner, Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology
Norhisa Kobayashi
He conducts research related to many image display technologies, including research on display devices and light emitting devices using electrochemical methods. Received the ISJ Research Award by Konica Minolta Science and Technology Foundation in 2010, contributing to the development of imaging technology. He serves as a board member of the society.
2014 Award Winner, Professor at Chiba University
Norio Nagayama
He pursued research on organic semiconductors at Chiba University and Osaka University, and even after joining Ricoh Co., Ltd., he contributed to the development of organic photoreceptor technology. He has published many related researches and received the Society’s Research Encouragement Award three times. He also serves as a board member and editorial board member of the society.
2014 Award Winner, Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Toshio Uehara
He has contributed to the development of electrophotography through measurement techniques, and also has contributed to the development of this society.
2013 Award Winner, Trek Japan KK.
Yasuhiro Uehara
He has contributed to the society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including board member and chairperson of the Business Committee.
2013 Award Winner, Fuji Xerox Co., ltd.
Makoto Omodani
He has contributed to the society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including board member, vice president, chairperson of the Technical Committee, and ICJ executive committee member.
2013 Award Winner, Professor at Tokai University
Hiroyuki Kawamoto
He has contributed to the Society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including board member and chairman of the Technical Committee on Simulation Technology.
2013 Award Winner, Professor at Waseda University
Hiroyoshi Naito
He has contributed to the society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including board member, Kansai Branch Committee member, Editorial Committee Member, and Chair of the Technical Committee on New Imaging Technology.
2013 Award Winner, Professor at Osaka Prefecture University
Shinichi Nishi
He has contributed to the society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including councilor member and Technicak Committee on Digital Fabrication Technology.
2013 Award Winner, Konica Minolta, Inc.
Katsuyoshi Hoshino
He has contributed to the Society by holding a number of important positions in the society, including board member, Executive Committee Member of the ICJ, and member of the Technical Committee on Toner Technology.
2013 Award Winner, Professor at Chiba University
Yoshihiro Hotta
He has held important positions in the society, including as chair of Technical Committee 7th Subcommittee (Electronic Paper Subcommittee), and has made significant contributions to the society.
2013 Award Winner, Ricoh Company, Ltd.