Academic History:

• 1987: Graduated from Osaka University
• 1998: PhD, Osaka University
• 2001-2002: Researched on restorative dentistry and dental materials under the direction of Professor Nairn Wilson at The Dental School, University of Manchester, UK.

Career History:

• 2012: Appointment as professor and head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology
• 2020-: Director of Osaka University Dental Hospital Current research topics are as follows;
• Root caries prevention by enhancing biomineralization
• Investigations and analyses of root fracture mechanisms and the mechanical properties of human dentin
• Optimal adhesive treatment methods of pulpless teeth
• Caries risk assessment for adult patients by a data mining method

Academic Society, Group etc.:

• International Association for Dental Research (Dental Materials Group, Cariology Research Group, Evidence-Based Dentistry Network)
• Japanese Association for Dental Research
• Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future Expert Panel
• Cochrane Collaboration Oral Health Group (Japanese Translation Support)
• Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry (Executive Director)
• Japan Society for Adhesive Dentistry (Director)
• Japan Endodontic Association (Director)
• Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices (Delegate)

Award:

• 1999: Young Investigator Award, the Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry
• 2017: IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award
• 2018: Osaka University Award
• 2003: Dentsply Merit Award, the Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry
• 2005: Distinguished Research and Education Award, Osaka University
• 2005: Distinguished Research Award, the Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry