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電子情報通信技術は近年飛躍的な進展を遂げており、エレクトロニクスソサイエティがこれまで担ってきた専門知識の共有、人材育成、そして産学連携の促進は非常に重要な役割を果たしてきました。私は、OPE研究会委員長、和文論文誌編集委員長、MWPTHz研究会委員長、フォトニクス技術領域委員長、そして九州支部長として、長年にわたりソサイエティと学会運営に貢献してきました。また、会員の一人として学生指導を通じて、発表や論文投稿の推進にも取り組んでまいりました。
現在、エレクトロニクスソサイエティは会員減少や企業会員・大学からの発表数の減少といった課題に直面しています。この背景には、学会が情報提供以上の価値を提供できていないという認識があるのではないかと考えています。私は、学会を「企業・学生・教員をつなぐ場」として再定義し、全ての立場の会員がメリットを享受できる仕組みを構築することを目指します。そして、学術の創造、人材育成、社会への貢献を通じて、魅力ある学会を実現するため全力を尽くします。
1985年早稲田大学理工学部物理学科卒業。1987年同大学大学院理工学研究科物理応物専攻修士課程修了。1993年博士（工学）（早稲田大学）。1987年日本電信電話株式会社に入社以来、光半導体デバイスの研究開発に従事。2012年九州大学教授。本会においては、OPE, MWPTHz研究専門委員会委員長、和文論文誌C編集委員会委員長、九州支部長などを務める。本会に関する表彰では和文論文誌Cレター論文賞4回などを受賞。本会フェロー。
The rapid advancement of electronics and information communication technology highlights the critical role the IEICE Electronics Society has played in knowledge sharing, talent development, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. I have actively contributed to the Society's operations, serving as Chair of the OPE research group, Editor-in-Chief of the Japanese Transaction of Electronics, and currently Chair of the MWPTHz research group and Photonics related technologies committee, as well as Chair of the IEICE Kyushu Branch. As a member and mentor, I have also encouraged students to actively participate in conferences and publish papers.
However, like many professional societies, we face challenges such as declining membership and reduced participation from both industry and academia. This reflects a growing perception that academic societies provide limited value beyond the dissemination of information. To address this, I envision transforming the Electronics Society into a dynamic platform where companies, students, and educators can connect and derive tangible benefits. By creating systems that enhance the value of participation, we can reinvigorate the Society as a hub for innovation, talent development, and meaningful academic contributions. I am committed to leading this effort and making our Society a vibrant, impactful organization for all members.
Kazutoshi Kato received the B.E. degree in Physics from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, in 1985, the M.E. degree in Physics from Waseda University in 1987, and the Ph.D. degree in Engineering from Waseda University in 1993. In 1987, he joined Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), where he engaged in research and development of optoelectronics semiconductor devices. Since 2012, he has been a Professor at Kyushu University.
He has served as the Chair of the OPE and MWPTHz Technical Committees, the Editor-in-Chief of the IEICE Japanese Transactions on Electronics (Section C), and the Chair of the Kyushu Branch. He has received several honors from IEICE, including the IEICE Japanese Transactions on Electronics (Section C) Letters Award four times. He is a Fellow of IEICE.
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