Yuta Hirose

Dr. Yuta Hirose is an Associate Professor at Aoyama Business School in Tokyo, Japan, and serves as an Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). As an Industrial Associate of the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), he specializes in strategy, technology, and innovation management, working with organizations across the Asia-Pacific region.

• Education: PhD in Engineering (University of Cambridge), MSc in Sustainability Science (University of Tokyo), BEng in Chemical Engineering and BCom in Finance (University of Melbourne)
• Key Activities: Member of IfM's Centre for Technology Management and Strategic Innovation and Technology Management (STIM) Consortium

Research Focus: Hirose's work centers on roadmapping implementation, organizational capability development, and strategic innovation management. His case studies examine how corporations like IHI, QinetiQ, and Subsea 7 apply roadmapping techniques to sustain innovation and address strategic uncertainties.

Publication Trends: His research spans strategic roadmapping methodologies, technology venture characterization, and innovation system integration across industries, with particular emphasis on practical implementation challenges and cross-sectoral applications.

Professional Background: Prior to his academic roles, Hirose worked as a chemical engineer, technology consultant, strategy advisor, and company director, bringing extensive practical experience to his teaching and advisory work.