Yoshiro Okazaki

Yoshiro Okazaki is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University since 2022. Holding a Doctor of Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo, his academic career spans biomedical engineering, ophthalmic devices, and medical system development.

• Current Affiliation: Waseda University (2022-present)
• Previous Industry Roles: Olympus Corporation (2007-2022), Fujifilm Corporation (2000-2007)

Research Interests:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Affordable Medical Devices
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• e-Health Solutions
• Endoscopic Technology
• Ophthalmic Device Development

His recent publications focus on smartphone-based ophthalmic diagnostics (2015-2025), including tear film analysis, refractive error assessment, and dry eye monitoring. He holds multiple international patents in endoscopic systems, optical fiber scanners, and ocular measurement devices.

Professional Activities:

• 2024-2025: Research Grants for Point-of-Care Endoscopy and Telemedicine Systems
• 2024: Secretary, IEICE Technical Committee on Medical and Bio Cybernetics
• 2022-2024: JSPS KAKENHI funding for VR goggle tear film studies