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Chiharu Tokoro is a Professor and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Creative Science and Engineering at Waseda University. She also holds positions as an External Director at Toppan Photomasks Inc. and JX Metals Corporation, and is a Specially Appointed Professor at The University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering. With a Dr. Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo (2003), she has established herself as a leading researcher in resource recycling and environmental engineering, with over 184 papers and an h-index of 27 (Scopus) or 30 (Google Scholar).
- Dean of School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University (2024.09-present)
- External Director, Toppan Photomasks Inc. (2023.11-present)
- External Director, JX Metals Corporation (2021.04-present)
- Specially Appointed Professor, The University of Tokyo, Institute of Industrial Science (2016.11-present)
She received her Dr. Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo in March 2003 after completing her undergraduate studies at Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering (1994-1998).
Professor Tokoro's research spans transport phenomena, metals production, earth resource engineering, energy sciences, and environmental materials recycling. She specializes in solid-liquid and solid-solid separation processes, powder simulation and processing, and environmental treatment technologies. Her work focuses on innovative recycling methods for lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic panels, and other electronic waste, with particular emphasis on pulsed discharge techniques for material separation. She has pioneered novel electrical pulse methods that enable high-precision separation of battery components while minimizing environmental impact.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste. She has developed groundbreaking pulsed discharge methods for separating battery components with high precision, achieving over 95% material recovery rates. Her research also extends to water treatment technologies, heavy metal removal, and sustainable materials development. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering to address critical resource circulation challenges in the context of circular economy principles.
- Jubilee Global Diversity Award from The American Ceramic Society (2024)
- 令和4年度リサイクル技術開発本多賞 (2022)
- 5th APT Outstanding International Contribution Award (2022)
- Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2021 finalist in Engineering and Technology
- 平成31年度文部科学大臣表彰 科学技術賞 (2019)
Professor Tokoro serves on numerous national and international committees related to resource recycling, environmental policy, and scientific research evaluation. She is an active editorial board member for several prestigious journals including Scientific Reports and Minerals. Her research is supported by various grants from government agencies and industry partnerships focused on sustainable resource management and circular economy development. She has been instrumental in developing policy recommendations for electronic waste recycling and resource conservation in Japan.
As Dean of the School of Creative Science and Engineering at Waseda University, she leads one of Japan's premier institutions for engineering education and research. Her laboratory focuses on developing innovative recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic panels. She collaborates extensively with industry partners and government agencies to translate research findings into practical applications that address real-world resource circulation challenges.
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