Ryuzo Tanaka

Dr. Tanaka has been working in the energy industry for almost 30 years. He is an expert on petroleum characterization, working for Idemitsu Kosan Co. as a Chief Associate. Visiting Professor at Nagoya University, and Scientific Advisor of JPEC (Japan Petroleum and Carbon Neutral Fuels Energy Center) are his other titles. He has led many heavy oil-related technology development projects at both Idemitsu and JPEC, and is currently involved in the development of technologies related to sustainable energy and materials.