Dr. Tadashi Kokubo is a Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University and Chubu University in Japan. He holds a Ph.D. in industrial chemistry from Kyoto University. He is a renowned researcher in the field of biomaterials, having developed high-strength bioactive glass-ceramic, bioactive titanium metal and alloys, and a simulated body fluid for in vitro material bioactivity evaluation. He has won numerous awards from various societies, including the Japanese Society for Biomaterials and the American Ceramic Society. He is the author or co-author of over 910 publications and holds 50 patents. He is also a fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the International Union of Societies for Biomaterial Science and Engineering. His research focuses on developing bioactive materials with different mechanical properties, biomimetic fabrication processes, and ceramic microspheres for cancer therapy.
His research has focused on the development and characterization of bioactive ceramics for medical and dental applications. In particular, he is known for his work on a class of materials called “bioactive glass-ceramics,” which have shown promise in promoting bone and tissue regeneration.
Kokubo has published numerous papers and books on the topic of biomaterials, and his contributions to the field have been recognized with many awards and honors. He is considered a pioneer in the development of bioactive ceramics and has made significant contributions to our understanding of how materials can be designed to interact with biological systems.
Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University and Chubu University
