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Dr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Senior Distinguished Researcher
Group Leader of Hybrid Nanostructure Physics Research Group
Executive Manager, Quantum and Nano Device Research
NTT Basic Research Laboratories

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Working Experience

• Executive Manager, Quantum and Nano Device Research    (April 2012 - )
• Institute of Physics Fellow    (May 2011- )
• Senior Distinguished Researcher of NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Apr. 2011- )
• Visiting Professor, RCIQE, Hokkaido University   (Apr. 2009-Mar. 2010)
• Director, The Japan Society of Applied Physics   (Apr. 2008-Mar. 2010)
• Executive Manager, Physical Science laboratory    (July. 2006-March 2012)
• Guest Professor, Department of Physics in Tohoku University    (Oct. 2005-)
• Group Leader of Nanostructure Technology Research Group    (Apr. 2005-)
• Visiting Researcher in Paul Drude Institute, Berlin    (May 2003-July 2003)
• Distinguished Technical Member of NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Apr. 2002-March 2007)
• Senior Research Scientist, NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Sep. 2000-Mar. 2002)
• Senior Manager, NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Oct. 1998-Sep. 2000)
• Visiting Research Fellow in Imperial College, University of London    (Oct. 1995-Oct. 1996)
• Senior Research Scientist, NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Jan. 1993-Oct. 1998)
• Researcher, NTT Basic Research Laboratories    (Apr. 1986-Jan. 1993)

Educations

• PhD in Engineering, Osaka University    (Dec. 1993)
• Master course, Department of Physics, Osaka University    (Apr. 1984-Mar. 1986)
• Bachelor course, Department of Physics, Osaka University    (Apr. 1980-Mar. 1984)
• Ibaraki High School, Osaka    (Apr. 1977-Mar. 1980)

Research Activities

• Semiconductor Micromechanics and Nanomechanics
• Surface and Interface Characterization of Compound Semiconductors
• Growth of Compound Semiconductor Heterostructures by using Molecular Beam Epitaxy

Publications

Awards

• "Optoelectromechanical hybrid devices using compound semiconductor heterostructures"
      Prizes for Science and Technology
      The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (Apr., 2013)
• "For pioneering contributions to the study of quantum mechanical behavior in minute mechanical structures"
      Inoue Prize for Science (Feb, 2012)
• "For personal contribution to the advancement of physics as a discipline and a profession"
      Institute of Physics Fellowship    (May, 2011)
• "Carrier-induced Dynamic Backaction in GaAs Micromechanical Resonators"
      SSDM2009 Paper Award    (Sep. 22, 2010)
• "Controlling Quality Factor in Micromechanical Resonators by Carrier Excitation"
      JSAP Paper Award    (Sep. 14, 2010)
• "Realization of new functional devices based on semiconductor mechanical resonators"
      NTT R&D Award    (Dec. 9, 2009)
• "Direct Actuation of GaAs Membrane with the Microprobe of Scanning Probe Microscopy"
      MNC2008 Outstanding Paper Award    (Nov. 16, 2009)
• "The Mini-faces of Egypt"
      EIPBN-2008 Micrograph Contest Best Video Award    (May 28, 2008)
• "Single-Turn GaAs/InAs Nanotubes Fabricated Using the Supercritical CO2 Drying Technique"
      JJAP Paper Award    (Sep., 2004)
• "Direct Imaging of Electron Wave Phenomena in a Semiconductor"
      NTT R&D Award    (Dec. 2, 2001)
• "Migration-Enchanced Epitaxy of GaAs and AlGaAs"
    JJAP Paper Award    (Sep., 1989)

Professional Service:

• Philosophical Transactions A, The Royal Society,
      Editorial Board Member (2013-).
• Paul Drude Institute, Berlin,
      Scientific Advisory Board Member (2012-).
• 18th International Conference on Electron Dynamics in Semiconductors, Optoelectronics and Nanostructures (EDISON-18),
      Conference Co-chairman.
• 2013 International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors (ISCS 2013),
      Program Committee Chairman.
• 17th International Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE2012),
      Program Committee Chairman/Organizing Committee Vice-chairman
• 2011/2009 International Symposium of Nanoscale Transport and Technology (ISNTT2011/2009),
      Symposium Chairman
• 2011 International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials (SSDM2011),
      Program Committee Vice chairman
• International Microprocess and Nanotechnology Conference 2011 (MNC2011),
      Organizing Committee Chairman
• International Microprocess and Nanotechnology Conference 2010 (MNC2010),
      Organizing committee vice-chairman
• International Conference on Electron Dynamics in Semiconductors, Optoelectronics and Nanostructures (EDISON),
      International Advisory Committee Member. (2010-)
• 37th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors (ISCS2010),
      Steering Committee Vice-chairman and Organizing Committee Member.
• The Japan Society of Applied Physics,
      Director (Apr. 2008-Mar. 2010)
• 34th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors (ISCS2007),
      Program Committee Vice-chairman
• 14th International Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE2006),
      Secretariat Chairman
• Japanese Journal of Applied Physics,
      Editor (2001-2003)
• 28th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductos (ISCS 2001),
      Program Committee Secretary (ISCS 2001)
• 25th International Symposium on Compound Semiconductos (ISCS1998),
      Program Committee Secretary

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