MIMURA Akio

Chairman, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

Education

Professional Career

Ex-officio Positions

William D. MAGWOOD, IV

Director-General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

William D. Magwood, IV has served as Director General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) since 1 September 2014. He brings extensive experience in both nuclear regulation and nuclear energy development at national and international levels. From 2010 to 2014, he was one of the five Commissioners of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, promoting strong and independent nuclear regulation worldwide. Earlier, from 2005 to 2010, he worked as an independent strategic adviser on energy, environmental and technology policy.

Between 1998 and 2005, he directed the U.S. Government’s civilian nuclear energy programme at the Department of Energy, where he established the Idaho National Laboratory, revitalised nuclear technology education, and launched major initiatives such as the Generation IV International Forum and Nuclear Power 2010. His career also includes roles at the Edison Electric Institute and Westinghouse. He holds degrees in Physics, English, and a Master of Fine Arts.

MIMURA Akio

Co-President & Chair, Forum for the Future We Choose

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Professional Career

Ex-officio Positions

UESAKA Mitsuru

Chairperson, Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), Cabinet Office

Dr. UESAKA Mitsuru, who served as Chairperson of the Japan Atomic Commission (JAEC) since December 16th 2020, was reappointed as the Chairperson on December 16th 2023, for another three-year term.

Prior to the appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission, he had been a professor at the University of Tokyo, specializing in nuclear science, engineering and management. He obtained his Bachelor (1980), Master (1982) and Doctor (1985) of Engineering from the University of Tokyo. He entered academia as an associate professor at the University of Tokyo in 1991, after working as an engineer at Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) Co. (1985-1991).

He was the President of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ) from 2016 to 2018, a member of the International Nuclear Management Academy (INMA) of the IAEA from 2013 to 2019, a cooperation member of the Science Council of Japan from 2017 to 2020 and so on.

OBARA Toru

Professor, Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy, Institute of Integrated Research, Institute of Science Tokyo

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Since his appointment at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1991, he has focused on nuclear education in the Department of Nuclear Engineering (now the Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering) at the graduate school.

He has also actively implemented educational program activities under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

He served as the representative for the “Advanced Human Resource Development and Deepening Fundamental Research in Decommissioning Engineering (2013–2019)” program.

Currently, as the representative of the “Science Tokyo Nuclear Innovator Cultivation Program (2020–)”, he is actively engaged in developing graduate students through international activities.

Additionally, since 2019, he has served as a member of the Strategy Working Group of the Japan Nuclear Human Resources Development Network, and since 2020, he has also served as the chair of the Supports to NPP Newcomer Countries HRD Sub Working Group.

Olivier BARD

CEO, French Nuclear Industry Association (GIFEN)

Olivier Bard has been the CEO of the French Nuclear Industry Association (GIFEN) since November 2022.

Previously, he held a number of positions in France and abroad within the EDF Group in France and internationally, mostly in the nuclear new build projects.

From 2017 to 2022, he was Director of the French nuclear new build program during the development process that led to the proposal submitted to the Government by EDF with the rest of the nuclear industry.

An expert in major industrial projects, he has over 30 years of experience in the nuclear industry

He is a graduate of Centrale-Supéléc (Master of Engineering) and INSEAD (Global Executive MBA).

Erin HULTMAN

Senior Vice President, Member and Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)

Erin Hultman is NEI’s Senior Vice President of Member and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. Hultman is responsible for NEI’s human resources and organizational development and training activities, finance and accounting, and investment management. She is also NEI’s Treasurer.

In addition to her responsibilities at NEI, and as part of her service to the NEI membership on industry policy and workforce issues, she serves on the boards of directors of the Center for Energy Workforce Development and the National Energy Foundation.

Erin has over 25 years experience assisting non-profit organizations align their resource allocation to the mission. She is a tax-exempt specialist responsible for financial strategy, business development, and regulatory compliance.

Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and a Masters of Taxation from George Mason University.

SUZUKI Kiyoteru

General Manager, Disaster Resilience Policy Division, Public Policy Unit, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

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MIMAKI Hidehito

Executive Vice President, Head of Nuclear Energy Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Career at MHI

SAWA Madoka

President, Ensow Inc. / Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Musashino University

Former Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Japan.

Madoka Sawa served as Director of the Microsoft Technology Center until August 2020.

He currently provides advisory and consulting services across a broad range of fields, including digital transformation (DX), productivity enhancement for business professionals, cybersecurity, and organizational management.

He also serves as an advisor and evangelist for multiple companies and is widely recognized as a role model for a “portfolio career,” actively sharing insights on multi-career work styles.

In addition, he engages in collaborative initiatives with influencers in areas such as fashion, beauty, and automobiles, promoting cross-industry innovation and co-creation.

Ayhan YILDIZ

Director, Nuclear and Thermal Digital Transformation Department, EDF

Graduated from the INALCO Multilingual Research Center, Ayhan Yildiz has a post graduate specialized diploma in Engineering.

He began his career as an entrepreneur in 1991 and after several years focusing on Document Management Systems, Ayhan joined EDF R&D as the manager of the team in charge of Knowledge Valorization, Innovation, Standardization, and Information Consulting.

In 2004, he joined EDF’s entity in charge of the power distribution network, now called ENEDIS.

After being responsible for the Electricity Suppliers Exchange IT Management System, he assumed leadership on the implementation of smart-meters in France (Linky program), from 2007 to 2010.

Subsequently, he became Head of the Metering Department (Information Systems Directorate) and Head of the Systems Department (Technical Directorate), securizing the Linky IT systems and associated equipment through the industrialization of qualification processes, before taking the lead of the overall Linky program.

In December 2017, he was appointed Information Systems Director for the Business Market within EDF Customers & Energy Services Directorate, responsible for the major transformation of the Information Systems.

As of June 2021, he is the Director in charge of the Information Systems and Digital Transformation whithin the EDF Nuclear and Thermal Generation Directorate, dealing not only with the stakes of the existing fleets but also with the integration of the appropriate Digital Solutions in the new and future assets.

OSAKA Masaaki

Chief Lumada Business Officer & General Manager, Digital Innovation Head Office, Nuclear Systems Division, Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd.

In 1993, OSAKA Masaaki joined Hitachi, Ltd. and engaged in equipment design for BWR nuclear power plants.

He was mainly responsible for reactor containment vessels and large-scale structures inside the containment vessel, and involved in licensing and construction activities for Shika Nuclear Power Station Unit 2.

From 2002, he was engaged in the development of inspection and repair equipment for reactor internal structures such as reactor core shrouds, as well as performing inspection and repair work at operating plants.

From 2004, he returned to responsibilities related to reactor containment vessels and was involved in licensing and construction activities for Shimane Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 and Ohma Nuclear Power Station Unit 1.

From 2006 to 2018, in addition to work related to domestic nuclear power plants, he was engaged in U.S. licensing activities for the ESBWR and in the GDA (Generic Design Assessment) for a project to construct ABWRs in the United Kingdom.

From 2019, he was appointed Senior Chief Engineer, providing leadership and coordination for in-house research and development activities.

Since 2024, he has been concurrently serving as Chief Lumada Business Officer for the Nuclear Energy Business Unit and Head of the Digital Innovation Division, promoting company-wide digital transformation (DX) initiatives and advancing customer DX support through co-creation activities with customers.

Lou MARTINEZ SANCHO

Chief Technology Officer, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

As Chief Technology Officer at Westinghouse, Lou Martinez Sancho leads the company’s global research and development portfolio and advances the company’s innovative product and services technology strategy – accelerating advancements in AI, Westinghouse’s AP300 Small Modular Reactor development and eVinci microreactor technology for the space and defense markets.

Dr. Martinez Sancho brings more than 20 years of experience to this role – having worked in senior leadership positions in the energy, biotech, automotive, and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Most recently, Dr. Martinez Sancho was Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Kairos Power, with additional oversight of the Supply & Procurement and Marketing & Communications teams. Previously, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer of Spie Batignolles and Vice President of Global Innovation at Framatome.

Dr. Martinez Sancho graduated from Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain, and obtained Master of Science degrees in Physiology and Biomechanics from Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI University, as well as in Human Factors from René Descartes-Paris V University in France. Additionally, Dr. Martinez Sancho holds a doctoral degree in Public Health, Environment and Sustainability from Côte d’Azur University. Dr. Martinez Sancho is also Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certified by The Ohio State University in the United States.

CHIBA Yuki

Senior Executive Professional & AI Chief Navigator, AI Technology Service Department, Digital Platform Service Business Unit, NEC Corporation

Upon joining NEI, I first carried out research and development of data analysis technologies using wearable sensors at the Central Research Laboratory.

I then led AI-driven solution development and data analysis projects, particularly focusing on customers in the automotive manufacturing and transportation/logistics industries.

In the AI Analytics Division, I was responsible for developing and commercializing solutions based on NEC’s advanced research technologies.

Since 2023, I have been leading AI business development, alliance strategy formulation, and information dissemination as an evangelist.

Sumantra GHOSH

Vice President, Project Management Office, The Nuclear Company

With decades of experience across design, fabrication and construction, Sumantra Ghosh serves as Vice President, Project Management Office for The Nuclear Company. Sumantra joined The Nuclear Company from TC Energy, where he led project execution for all initiatives within the Power and Energy Solutions division. His role focused on delivering hydrogen, SAF, and carbon capture and storage projects across North America. That position followed five years with a joint venture that developed a $3 billion project in Edmonton that saw him lead all aspects of development and execution for a polypropylene facility.

Sumantra also spent nearly six years with Canada’s North West Redwater Partnership that included direct oversight of $2.5 billion in projects with more than 1,500 workers at peak construction. His career began with the EPC firm Bantrel, where he served in engineering, off-site fabrication, and site leadership roles.

Sumantra holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Calgary, Alberta and an MBA from Queen’s University in Ontario.

MURAKAMI Rikuta

Chairman, RX Consortium / Senior Advisor & Executive Fellow, Takenaka Corporation

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ONO Akira

Executive Vice President, President of Fukushima Daiichi Decontamination and Decommissioning Engineering Company (FDEC), Chief Decommissioning Officer (CDO), Deputy General Manager of Nuclear and Plant Siting Division, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.

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Curriculum Vitae

SUZUKI Shigekazu

Vice President & Professor, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College

Shigekazu Suzuki is currently a Vice President (Reconstruction Support) and Professor at the Fukushima College (KOSEN) from April 2023. He received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Nagaoka University of Technology in 2000, 2002 and 2006 respectively.

He began his career in 2004 as Assistant Professor at Fukushima KOSEN. His research interests are material strength evaluation, decommissioning robot and nuclear human talent development.

MORIYAMA Rairu

3rd Year Elctronic Engineering Student, Fukushima Prefectural Odaka Industrial Technology and Commerce High School

Growing up in a community where “reconstruction” has always been part of everyday life, I developed a strong desire to contribute to my community. For this reason, I chose to study electrical engineering so that I can support my region through energy and electricity.

In the future, I hope to be involved in projects that support Fukushima’s recovery and regional energy infrastructure. I am particularly interested in the decommissioning work at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Although I initially had a negative impression of decommissioning, learning about the advanced technologies involved and the international collaboration among engineers has inspired me.

At school, I study electrical engineering from fundamental theory to practical training and have obtained the First-Class Electrician License. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong awareness of safety and responsibility, as well as teamwork and communication skills.

I believe that ensuring a stable energy supply and realizing a decarbonized society require us to responsibly face the legacy of nuclear energy and pass it on to the next generation. Through this conference, I hope to learn from professionals working on decommissioning and think about how I can contribute in the future.

HASHIMOTO Takuma

4th Year Electronic Systems Engineering Student, National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College

I am originally from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
I experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake at the age of three.

After enrolling at the National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College, I learned about the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in my second year, which sparked my interest in nuclear power generation and decommissioning. I have visited facilities related to decommissioning, including the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Oma Nuclear Power Construction Site, Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant, and the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant, where I studied safety measures and decommissioning technologies. In February 2025, I received the Presentation Encouragement Award at the 10th Next-Generation Initiative Decommissioning Technology Conference. Since my third year, I have been engaged in the development and research of robots related to decommissioning.

As a student studying decommissioning in Fukushima, I believe that the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant represents a long-term challenge that will shape the future of Fukushima. I consider it an important role for us to continue learning about the advanced technologies and expertise required for this effort. In order to contribute to decommissioning work in the future, I aim to deepen my understanding of relevant technologies and steadily build my knowledge through lectures and learning opportunities both inside and outside of school.

ITO Hina

Construction Department, beABLE CO., LTD.

Born in 2003 and raised in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, I studied commerce at Odaka Industrial Technology High School before pursuing further specialized education at a vocational college in Sendai. Driven by a strong desire to contribute to Fukushima’s recovery, I joined beABLE CO.,LTD.

I am currently a member of the Construction Department, engaging in decommissioning work at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, primarily in construction management. Last summer, through an invitation from an NPO in Hirono Town, I participated in a study program with high school students on the theme of “Challenges and Proposals for the Final Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste.” We visited nuclear-related facilities in Aomori and Fukushima, as well as Switzerland, a country recognized for its advanced approach to radioactive waste disposal.

Seeing these sites firsthand allowed me to view these issues as my own responsibility and deepened my commitment to Fukushima’s recovery and to future generations. This valuable experience has broadened my perspective as I learned about different approaches towards doing things in Japan and abroad. I will continue to see, listen, and learn in order to deepen my understanding of nuclear energy, and to contribute to Fukushima’s ongoing recovery while sharing my experiences with others.

TAKAMURA Yasuhiro

Teacher, Fukushima Prefectural Soma High School

Yasuhiro Takamura is a high school teacher in Fukushima, Japan. He received his Master of Science in Physics from the Graduate School of Science, Yamagata University in 1998. He began his teaching career at Fukushima Prefectural Futaba Shoyo High School, and subsequently taught at Fukushima Prefectural Nihonmatsu Technical High School (1999–2003) and Fukushima Prefectural Soma High School (2003–2012).

At Soma High School, he was involved in the planning and operation of the Super Science High School (SSH) programme (2004–2009), administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Scientific Research Practice Activity Promotion Programme (2009–2012), administered by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

After 2012, he worked at Fukushima Prefectural Shinchi High School (2012–2022) and Fukushima Prefectural Iwakisakuragaoka High School (2022–2025). Since 2025, he has been teaching at Fukushima Prefectural Soma High School.

William D. MAGWOOD, IV

Director-General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

William D. Magwood, IV has served as Director General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) since 1 September 2014. He brings extensive experience in both nuclear regulation and nuclear energy development at national and international levels. From 2010 to 2014, he was one of the five Commissioners of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, promoting strong and independent nuclear regulation worldwide. Earlier, from 2005 to 2010, he worked as an independent strategic adviser on energy, environmental and technology policy.

Between 1998 and 2005, he directed the U.S. Government’s civilian nuclear energy programme at the Department of Energy, where he established the Idaho National Laboratory, revitalised nuclear technology education, and launched major initiatives such as the Generation IV International Forum and Nuclear Power 2010. His career also includes roles at the Edison Electric Institute and Westinghouse. He holds degrees in Physics, English, and a Master of Fine Arts.

MASUI Hideki

President & CEO, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

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KUROSAKI Ken

Director & Professor, Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University

Born in March 1973 in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.

Ken Kurosaki received his B.E. in Nuclear Engineering from Osaka University in March 1995, and his M.E. in Nuclear Engineering from the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, in March 1997. He withdrew from the doctoral program in Nuclear Engineering at Osaka University in July 1998.

In August 1998, he was appointed Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University and Associate Professor in April 2009. In April 2019, he became Professor at the Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University, and has been in his current position since April 2023. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering from Osaka University in November 2003.

His research interests include nuclear engineering, materials science, nuclear fuels, and materials informatics. He has served as Chair of the Nuclear Energy Subcommittee of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Chair of the Nuclear Energy R&D, Infrastructure, Human Resources Working Group of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and as a member of the the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Fuel Safety of the Nuclear Regulation Authority, among other roles.

His hobbies include listening to music and attending live concerts, listening to FM802, adventuring in video game worlds, watching shogi and sumo matches, and taking care of his pet cats.

YOSHIMURA Masahito

Chairperson, Strategy Working Group, Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network (JN-HRD.NET)

Mr. Yoshimura, currently serves as General Manager for Hitach, Ltd. Nuclear Energy Business Unit, has more than 40 years of experience in nuclear business field since he joined Hitachi, Ltd. in 1982. He has spent most of his career in project management and project development of nuclear new build. Besides the role in Hitachi, he has also actively participated in nuclear human resource development activities and is chairing several committees in the Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network (JN-HRD.Net).

Before he was assigned the current position in 2021, he had served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Business Development and Management Division of Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. since 2015, and was leading global nuclear business development activities of the company. From 2012-2015, he served as Vice President in charge of Global Alliance and Government Affairs, and from 2004-2012, he served as General Manager of the Overseas Project Management Department.

Mr. Yoshimura holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Nuclear Engineering from Tokyo University and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University.

ARIBAYASHI Koji

Director, Atomic Energy Division, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Koji Aribayashi is the Director of the Atomic Energy Division at the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), a post he assumed in July 2024.

Prior to his current position, he was the Science Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in the United States of America from 2021 to 2024.

Mr. Aribayashi joined MEXT in 2001 where he worked to promote R&D in the areas of Nuclear Energy, Fusion Energy, Space, Life Sciences and Materials Science, among others. He graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology with an MA in Nuclear Engineering in 2001.

Soazig DRÉVILLON

Head, International Relations and Higher Education, Université des Métiers du Nucléaire (UMN)

Soazig Drévillon is Head of International Relations and Higher Education at the Université des Métiers du Nucléaire (UMN). After graduating in Engineering, she worked in management consulting for a few years and joined Framatome in 2005. She took over HR leadership roles in France, the UK and the USA, specializing in organizational transformation, talent development, international mobility and Compensation&Benefits. She joined the Université des Métiers du Nucléaire (University for nuclear skills) in 2024. She is part of the French team in the Euratom Skills4Nuclear project, contributes to the European SMR Industrial Alliance, and co‑leads the France–UK cooperation on nuclear skills. Her work focuses on building future nuclear talent pipelines and fostering international collaboration.

Tatiana IVANOVA

Head, Division of Nuclear Science and Education, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Dr. Tatiana Ivanova has served as Head of the Division of Nuclear Science and Education at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) since 2017. She supports the NEA DirectorGeneral in advancing initiatives in nuclear science, education, human capacity building, and international collaboration. With over 35 years of experience in nuclear research and safety assessment, she has worked on reactor physics, fuel cycle science, criticality safety, materials and fuel behaviour, nuclear data, as well as knowledge management and education.

From 1989 to 2005, Dr. Ivanova held successive technical and managerial positions at the Institute for Physics and Power Engineering (IPPE) in Obninsk, Russia, specialising in fast reactor design. Prior to joining the NEA, she was Deputy Head of the Reactor Physics Research and Safety Assessment Laboratory at the Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire (IRSN) in France. Her international career spans key research and leadership roles across several countries.

MASUI Hideki

President ＆ CEO, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

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