Toshiaki Tanaka

Toshiaki Tanaka is a Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University of Science, and concurrently holds a Professorship at the Institute of Gerontology within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo. He is a Physical therapist and Professional Ergonomist, actively involved in academic leadership roles, including Board of Councilor at the Japanese Society for Fall Prevention and Board of Director at the Japanese Society for Wellbeing Science and Assistive Technology.

His research focuses on Rehabilitation Science, Ergonomics, and Assistive Engineering, particularly in developing versatile devices for the elderly and disabled. Key projects include the FFJ/Valeo Fellowship (2017–2018), where he explored new technologies for personal mobility and robotic suits. This work resulted in a Research Statement, a Discussion Paper, and a workshop on the same topic.

His academic contributions are highlighted by the FFJ/Valeo Fellowship award. While no grants or advising details are provided, his interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, gerontology, and healthcare innovation. Collaborations with institutions like FFJ underscore his commitment to advancing assistive technologies.