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Shigeru Asaba is a Professor at Waseda University, affiliated with the Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Business and Finance. His research bridges theoretical and applied studies in Strategy, Industrial Organization, and Corporate Governance, with a focus on family firms and technology management.
He earned a Ph.D. in Administration from UCLA (1999) and a Doctorate in Economics from University of Tokyo (1990).
Asaba’s research explores how family firms balance tradition and innovation in R&D-intensive sectors, emphasizing patent efficiency and incremental innovation. His work on business imitation and dominant design strategies has influenced understanding of competitive dynamics in technology sectors. Recent studies (2020s) examine intangible investments, patent stock valuation, and global corporate governance models.
His publications since 1992 highlight trends in R&D efficiency, inventory productivity, and international business strategies. Key themes include family firm behavior, patent systems, and rivalry-based strategic decisions. He is a member of the Academy of Management and the Asia Academy of Management.
Scientific recognition:
- Best Paper Award, Association of Japanese Business Studies (1998)
- Organizational Society Takamiya Award (1996)
Asaba has secured multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including projects on international patent strategies and corporate governance diversity. He serves as a Concurrent Researcher at Waseda’s Center for a Carbon Neutral Society (2024-2026).