Takeshi Masuda
Associate Director, Chemicals Division; Chief Analyst; Principal Analyst
Experience
Jan 2015 - Oct 2025
10 years 10 monthsAssociate Director, Chemicals Division; Chief Analyst; Principal Analyst
S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Conducted market research on natural product-derived chemicals
- Researched import/export trade data
- Researched market data and trends for Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India
- Collaborated with analysts in the US, China, and Europe to prepare English reports
- Supported the consulting division with chemical market data research and analysis
- Responded to customer inquiries and gave presentations on market research reports
Jul 2005 - Dec 2014
9 years 6 monthsChief Researcher, New Exploration Team
Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
- Developed new additives for fuel-efficient tires
- Conducted patent research and filed patents
- Developed sulfur-based high-refractive-index materials
- Conducted patent research and company interviews
- Developed new cellulose derivatives and biodegradable plastics
- Developed thermoplastic cellulose derivatives
- Explored new research themes as chief researcher
Apr 2001 - Jun 2005
4 years 3 monthsTeam Leader, Flame Retardant Team
Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
- Developed environmentally friendly flame retardants (nitrogen-phosphorus-based)
- Designed and synthesized flame retardants
- Established flame retardant performance evaluation techniques
- Filed patents
- Calculated manufacturing costs
- Negotiated with co-development companies
- Managed and trained a team of five
Sep 1993 - Mar 2001
7 years 7 monthsSenior Researcher, Basic Research and Development Team
Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
- Developed heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical intermediates (imidazole, thiazole, etc.)
- Filed process patents
- Visited US companies and gave presentations
- Calculated manufacturing costs
- Managed a team of six and supervised and trained two junior researchers
Sep 1992 - Sep 1993
1 year 1 monthResearcher, Kishi Laboratory, Department of Chemistry
Harvard University
- Conducted synthesis research on halichondrin B, an anticancer agent
Mar 1990 - Aug 1992
2 years 6 monthsMaster’s Program Student, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Engaged in organic synthesis research related to antibody pharmaceuticals
Apr 1980 - Feb 1990
9 years 11 monthsResearcher, Basic Research Division
Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
- Developed imidazole compounds for epoxy resin curing agents
- Synthesized new imidazole compounds and evaluated epoxy resin curing performance
- Conducted patent research and filed patents for developed products
Summary
Accumulated experience leading research and development of biodegradable plastics and environmentally friendly flame retardants based on expertise in organic synthesis as a researcher.
Collaborated with overseas analysts to analyze market strategies focusing on trends of companies in the Asian region and published 10-12 English market research reports annually.
Skills
- Proactively Engaged In Launching And Developing New Projects.
- Experienced Everything From Laboratory Synthesis Using Organic Synthesis Techniques To Developing Industrial Manufacturing Methods.
- Accumulated Experience In Researching, Selecting, And Evaluating Environmentally Friendly Materials.
- Extensive Experience In Patent Research And Filing.
- Able To Support Consulting Divisions With Market Research And Analysis.
- Pc Skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Languages
English
AdvancedJapanese
AdvancedEducation
Mar 1990 - Aug 1992
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's program, Chemistry · Chemistry · Cambridge, United States
Apr 1978 - Mar 1980
Kyushu University
Master's program, Applied Chemistry · Applied Chemistry · Fukuoka, Japan
Apr 1974 - Mar 1978
Kyushu University
Applied Chemistry · Fukuoka, Japan
Certifications & licenses
Grade 2, Technical English Test
TOEIC 855
Ordinary Driver’s License
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