2026 Keynote Speaker

Prof. Takaaki Tomai

Tohoku University, Japan

Prof. Takaaki Tomai is a Professor at the Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan. He received his Ph.D. in Science from The University of Tokyo in 2008 and was awarded prestigious JSPS fellowships for both domestic and international research. He was appointed as an Assistant Professor in Tohoku University in 2010. In 2023, he was appointed as a Professor in Tohoku University. His research expertise spans supercritical fluid chemistry, hierarchical nanomaterials design, and environmentally friendly chemical processes. He is particularly known for his work on hydrothermal and supercritical synthesis techniques applied to energy materials, catalysis, and carbon recycling.
Prof. Tomai leads the Nanomaterials Process Data Science Division at Tohoku University, where he integrates data science with chemical process engineering to accelerate materials discovery. His research aims to contribute to carbon-neutral industrial systems through innovative material conversion technologies.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, with over 3,000 citations and an h-index of 30. He serves on the editorial board of Biochar (Springer Nature) and actively participates in several professional societies including the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science and sustainable innovation.