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Masato Dogauchi serves as Professor of Law at Waseda University's School of Law, with a distinguished career spanning multiple prestigious academic institutions including the University of Tokyo. His academic appointments include Specially Appointed Professor at the University of Tokyo's 21st Century Center of Excellence Program, Professor of Law at Waseda University since 2005, and previous positions as Associate Professor and Professor at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law from 1984 to 2004. He maintains professional connections with Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Law Office as Special Counsel since 2004.
Professor Dogauchi earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1978 and furthered his expertise through visiting scholar positions at Columbia University School of Law (1988-1989) and the University of Michigan Law School (1987-1988). His professional affiliations include the International Nuclear Law Association, The Institute of International Law, Japan Arbitrators Association, Japan Association of International Economic Law, International Law Association, and Private International Law Association of Japan.
His research expertise centers on Private International Law with particular focus on International Jurisdiction, International Disputes Resolution, and International Trade Law. Professor Dogauchi's scholarly work addresses critical issues in nuclear liability frameworks, international family registration systems, arbitration mechanisms, and the application of Japanese law in global contexts. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with evolving legal challenges, particularly regarding the implementation of international legal standards within Japanese jurisprudence.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of private international law, with significant contributions to understanding jurisdictional rules, nuclear accident liability (especially regarding the Fukushima Daiichi incident), international family law matters, and dispute resolution mechanisms. His scholarly output shows progression from theoretical foundations to concrete legal frameworks applicable in Japanese courts.
- International Nuclear Law Association
- The Institute of International Law
- Japan Arbitrators Association
- Japan Association of International Economic Law
- International Law Association
- Private International Law Association of Japan
Professor Dogauchi has led and participated in numerous research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including initiatives on Asian Principles of Private International Law, international commercial dispute resolution, and nuclear liability frameworks. His work on the legal system for handling compensation for damages caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident demonstrates his engagement with contemporary legal challenges of national significance. He maintains an active teaching schedule at Waseda University's Graduate School of Law, offering specialized courses in Private International Law, Conflict of Laws, and International Civil Procedure.
