Kota Kodama

Kota Kodama is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Technology Management (MOT) at Ritsumeikan University, serving as Vice-Dean since 2017. He holds a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from Kyushu University (2004) and has extensive industry-academia collaboration experience at Hokkaido University (2010-2016). His research focuses on technology management, entrepreneurship, business development, and bioinformatics. He was awarded the FFJ/Air Liquide Chair in 2020 for a comparative study on AI regulations in healthcare across France, Japan, and the US.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, 2004
• Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, 2000

Research interests include regulatory science for AI in medical devices, cross-border healthcare policies, and innovation management in life sciences. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in industry partnerships and public health initiatives.

Recent research explored global regulatory differences for AI in healthcare, consumer-based hygiene platforms, and personalized medicine R&D strategies. He has published extensively on healthcare policy, biotechnology commercialization, and interorganizational collaboration in drug development.

Scientific Awards:

• FFJ/Air Liquide Chair 2020

Advising & Grants: Led industry-academia projects at Hokkaido University and Ritsumeikan, focusing on technology transfer and innovation management. Current FFJ/Air Liquide-funded research addresses AI adoption in healthcare across three nations.