Takeshi M.
Principal Analyst; Chief Analyst; Associate Director
Experience
Jan 2015 - Oct 2025
10 years 10 monthsPrincipal Analyst; Chief Analyst; Associate Director
S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Market research on natural product-derived chemicals
- Research on import/export trade data
- Market data and trend research 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
Shikoku Chemicals Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 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 monthsFlame Retardant Team Leader
Shikoku Chemicals Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 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 as team leader
Sep 1993 - Mar 2001
7 years 7 monthsSenior Researcher
Shikoku Chemicals Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 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 (project leader, supervised and trained two juniors)
Sep 1992 - Aug 1993
1 yearResearcher
Harvard University
- Conducted synthesis research on halichondrin B, an anticancer agent
Mar 1990 - Aug 1992
2 years 6 monthsMaster’s Student
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Engaged in organic synthesis research related to antibody pharmaceuticals
Apr 1980 - Feb 1990
9 years 11 monthsBasic Research Division Staff
Shikoku Chemicals Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 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.
Languages
Japanese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Mar 1990 - Aug 1992
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's program, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science · Chemistry · Cambridge, United States
Apr 1978 - Mar 1980
Kyushu University
Master's program · Applied chemistry · Fukuoka, Japan
Apr 1974 - Mar 1978
Kyushu University
Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering · Applied chemistry · Fukuoka, Japan
Certifications & licenses
Grade 2, Technical English Test
TOEIC 855
Ordinary Driver’s License
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