President
FUJISAWA Masato
Birth: 1960
Degree: MD. PhD, Kobe University
| 1984 | Conducted research at the Division of Urology, School of Medicine, Kobe University. |
| 1984 | Resident of Urology, Kobe University Hospital. |
| 1989 | Urologist, Shinko Hospital. |
| 1990 | Research fellow, Center for Biomedical Research, The Population Council (USA). |
| 1992 | Doctor, Hara Genitourinary Hospital. |
| 1992 | Resident of Urology, Kobe University Hospital. |
| 1992 | Research Associate, Kobe University Hospital. |
| 2001 | Associate Professor, Kobe University Hospital. |
| 2002 | Professor, Kawasaki Medical School. |
| 2005 | Professor, Graduate School of Medicine. |
| 2014 | Director, Kobe University Hospital (until January 2018). |
| 2018 | Executive assistant to the president, Kobe University (until March 2019). |
| 2019 | Dean, School and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University (until March 2021). |
| 2021 | President of Kobe University. |
Executive vice presidents
KIDO Yoshiaki
Executive vice president
in charge of planning, human resources, general affairs and university hospital
Birth: 1959
Degree: MD. PhD., Kobe University
| 1986 | Medical intern, Kobe University Hospital. |
| 1987 | Physician, Itami City Hospital. |
| 1997 | Invited researcher, National Institutes of Health (USA). |
| 1999 | Invited researcher, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University (USA). |
| 2001 | Research associate, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University. |
| 2007 | Associate professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University. |
| 2008 | Associate professor, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University. |
| 2010 | Professor, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University. |
| 2016 | Dean, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University (until March 2019). |
| 2021 | Executive vice president of Kobe University. |
Message
Kobe University is one of the leading comprehensive universities in Japan. I will endeavor to make sure that the students and faculty of Kobe University can attain their maximum capabilities and potential.
TAMAKI Hisashi
Executive vice president
in charge of education and internationalization
Birth: 1962
Degree: Doctor of engineering, Kyoto University
| April 1990 | Research assistant, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University |
| October 1995 | Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, Kobe University |
| February 1999 | Associate professor, Faculty of Engineering, Kobe University |
| April 2006 | Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Kobe University |
| April 2007 | Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University |
| April 2010 | Professor, Graduate School of Systems Informatics, Kobe University |
| April 2016 | Dean, Graduate School of Systems Informatics, Kobe University (until March 2020) |
| April 2022 | Director, Value School, Kobe University |
| October 2022 | Vice president, Kobe University |
| April 2024 | Executive vice president, Kobe University |
Message
With the establishment of an educational system that cultivates creative problem-solving skills under diverse values, I am committed to building a new system of education and creating a "field" for learning in the advanced information network society.
KAWABATA Toshinori
Executive vice president
in charge of research, social co-creation and innovation
Birth: 1958
Degree: Doctor of engineering
| 1982 | Entered Kubota Tekko K.K. (now KUBOTA Corporation). |
| 2000 | Associate professor, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Kobe University. |
| 2012 | Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University. |
| 2017 | Dean, Faculty and Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University. |
| 2021 | Executive vice president of Kobe University. |
Message
I would like Kobe University to attain its goal of becoming a center for world-class knowledge by continuing to attract diverse researchers. In addition, I hope that Kobe University can resolve various issues on a regional and worldwide scale through the development of new research areas and multidisciplinary integration, which will bring about the creation of new values and their implementation in future society.
OKUMURA Hiroshi
Executive vice president
in charge of public relations, funding, information and risk management
Birth: 1960
Degree: Master of arts, Kobe University.
| 1986 | Research associate, Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University. |
| 1991 | Associate professor, Faculty of Letters, Kobe University. |
| 2006 | Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kobe University. |
| 2007 | Head of Office of Promoting Regional Partnership, Kobe University. |
| 2018 | Dean, Faculty of Letters and Graduate School of Humanities, Kobe University. |
| 2021 | Executive vice president of Kobe University. |
Message
In 2022, Kobe University will celebrate the 120th anniversary of its establishment. I will do my utmost so that the staff and students can continue our institution’s longstanding traditions while propelling the university towards a better future. I appreciate your support and encouragement in our endeavors to achieve this goal.
MATSUO Takami
Executive vice president
in charge of university reform, digitalization and evaluation
Birth: 1965
Degree: Doctor of business administration, Kobe University
| March 1989 | Graduated with a degree in business administration, School of Commerce and Economics, Kobe University of Commerce (University of Hyogo) |
| March 1991 | Completed the master's program, Graduate School of Economics, Osaka Prefecture University (Osaka Metropolitan University) |
| April 1991 | Joined the Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. |
| September 1998 | Researcher, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. |
| October 1998 | Associate professor, Faculty of Economics, Osaka Prefecture University (Osaka Metropolitan University) |
| January 2004 | Assistant professor, Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University |
| April 2007 | Associate professor, Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University |
| January 2011 | Professor, Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University |
| April 2021 | Vice president, Kobe University (in charge of planning, personnel, finance and general affairs) |
| April 2022 | President, Kobe University Innovation Inc. |
| April 2024 | Executive vice president, Kobe University |
Message
I am committed to ensuring that the university's organization design, information systems and management control systems enhance the capabilities of individual researchers, educators and administrative staff, and increase the value of the university organization to society.
MORIYAMA Atsushi
Director general and executive vice president
in charge of finance, facilities and environment
Birth: 1966
| August 2004 | Manager of the Organizational Management Division, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
| March 2008 | Special officer at the International Student Office, Student Support and Exchange Division, Higher Education Bureau, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
| July 2010 | Deputy manager of the Student Support and Exchange Division, Higher Education Bureau, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
| April 2013 | Manager of the General Affairs Division, General Planning Department, The University of Tokyo |
| October 2014 | Vice director of General Planning Department, The University of Tokyo |
| April 2015 | Director of the Student Affairs Department, Hitotsubashi University |
| September 2016 | Director of the Student Affairs Department, Okayama University |
| April 2019 | Director of the Planning Department, The Japan Association of National Universities |
| April 2023 | Deliberative officer, National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education |
| April 2024 | Director general and executive vice president, Kobe University |
Message
I will continue to devote my full efforts to evolving and developing our long-term vision of being a "global hub for the multidisciplinary co-creation of research and education that cultivates profound knowledge and outstanding innovators."
Executive directors (part-time)
KAKIHARA Atsuko
Executive director (part-time)
Birth: 1962
| March 1985 | Graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies |
| April 1985 | Joined Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| March 2009 | Completed the master’s program at the Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University |
| April 2013 | General manager of the CSR Promotion Department, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| April 2009 | Director, general manager of the CSR Department, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| August 2017 | General manager of the Market Research Department, Marketing Headquarters, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| September 2017 | General manager of the Market Research Deptartment and general manager of the Overseas 1st Department, Marketing Headquarters, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| April 2020 | Executive officer, general manager of the Sustainability Promotion Department, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| April 2022 | Executive officer, general manager of the Marketing Promotion Department, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| April 2023 | Executive director (part-time), Kobe University |
| June 2024 | Director, member of the board (audit & supervisory committee member) |
Message
I embrace the university’s concept of “co-creation in different fields” and hope to make a contribution based on my experience in the private sector.
Auditors
TONOMURA Shoichiro
Auditor
Birth: 1952
| Mar. 1981 | PhD in Engineering Science, Osaka University |
| Apr. 1981 | Entered Asahi Kasei Corporation |
| Apr. 1991 | Head of LSI and Information Technology Research Laboratory at Asahi Kasei Corporation |
| Sept. 1999 | Head of Central Research Laboratory at Asahi Kasei Corporation |
| June. 2006 | Auditor, Asahi KASEI Life & Living Corp. (now Asahi KASEI Chemicals Corp.) |
| Apr. 2008 | Company executive and Head of Research and Development Center at Asahi Kasei Corporation |
| Apr. 2011 | Company executive at Asahi Kasei Corporation and Head of Fuji Branch Office |
| Oct. 2013 | Executive director at Japan Science and Technology Agency |
| Oct. 2015 | Senior fellow at Japan Science and Technology Agency |
| Apr. 2016 | Auditor, Kobe University |
Message
In my role as auditor I hope to make a useful contribution to ensure that Kobe University is a valued institution for all its stakeholders.
HAYASHI Kinuko
Auditor (Part time)
Birth: 1968
| Mar. 1991 | Graduated from the School of Business Administration, Kobe University |
| Oct. 1992 | Entered KMPG Azusa LLC |
| Apr. 1998 | Entered EY ShinNihon |
| May. 2002 | Entered Hayashi Certified Public Accountants and Tax Accountants Office |
| Apr. 2016 | Auditor (part time), Kobe University |
Message
I hope to support the president, executive board and all University employees in making Kobe University an institution that the students responsible for Japan’s future are proud to call their alma mater.
Vice presidents
In charge of planning, human resources and general Affairs
TAMAOKA Masayuki
In charge of research, social co-creation and innovation
KITA Takashi
In charge of university reform and evaluation
KONDO Akihiko
In charge of hospital
MANIWA Yoshimasa
In charge of digitalization and environment
OHKAWA Takenao
In charge of DX and recurrent education
FUJINAMI Fumiko
In charge of industry-university cooperation
FUKUMOTO Takumi
Executive assistants to the president
In charge of risk management and harassment
MIYAWAKI Ikuko
In charge of admission reform
SATO Harumi
In charge of liberal education
TERAUCHI Naoko
In charge of internationalization
MATSUYAMA Hideto
In charge of gender equality
NODA Kazue
Special advisors to the president (part-time)
ANDO Mikio
FUKUDA Kentaro
Honorary advisor
TANABE Hiroyuki