A Mission Born from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident: Building Diamond Semiconductors for Decommissioning and Beyond

About

Guest speaker Masahiro Kida, Director of Business Development at Ookuma Diamond Device, will explore the evolution of diamond semiconductor research. Learn how the challenges of decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi brought together research expertise in Japan and led to the founding of Ookuma Diamond Device, followed by its journey toward commercialization and manufacturing. Kida will also share the company’s vision for applying diamond semiconductor technology beyond decommissioning.

Dr. Richard Dasher, Director of the US-Asia Technology Management Center, will serve as moderator.

About our speaker:

Masahiro Kida is Director of Business Development at Ookuma Diamond Device, where he leads the global commercialization of diamond semiconductor technologies for defense and space applications. With over a decade of experience in semiconductors, AI, and advanced materials, he specializes in bringing innovative Japanese deep technologies to global markets. His previous roles include driving international expansion and strategic partnerships at Algal Bio and TBM, as well as introducing ceramic IC packages and substrates to leading semiconductor companies, including TSMC, Samsung, Texas Instruments, and STMicroelectronics.

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Our series on “Topics in International Technology Management | Challenges and Solutions for Critical Materials in Energy and Electronics" begins September 24, 2026 and continues until December 3, 2026. Seminars will be held most Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM. The series is available to Stanford students for credit; register for MATSCI 402A “Topics in International Technology Management,” also cross-listed as EE-402A, EASTASN 402A and EALC-402A, 1 unit S/NC.

To attend by Zoom, please register here.