Akira Kimura

Background

Kimura, Akira was born on June 18, 1936 in Kyoto, Japan. Son of Mitsuo and Etsuko Kimura.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kyoto University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Kyoto University, 1970.

Career

Researcher Shionogi Research Laboratory, Osaka, Japan, 1959-1969. Lecturer Kyoto University, 1969-1970, associate professor, 1970-1977, professor microbiology, 1977-2000. President Green Bio Inc., Kyoto, since 2000.

Lecturer for biotechnology National television Japan.

Achievements

• Akira Kimura has been listed as a noteworthy Microbiology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Academy Microbiology. Member Japanese Society Biological Engineering (managing director since 1995. Vice president since 1999), Japan Society Agricultural Chemistry (board directors, Nougeikagakukaishou award 1976), International Organization Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms (international organizer since 1986), Japan Society Biochemistry, Japan Society Fermentation Technology, American Society for Microbiology (international committee American biotechnology conference since 1990), Research Institute Industrial Ownership, Research Institute Production Development.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, Japanese calligraphy.

Connections

Married Sumiko Yamamoto, March 29, 1964. Children: Yoko, Sachiko.

Father:

Mitsuo Kimura

Mother:

Etsuko Kimura

Spouse:

Sumiko Yamamoto

child:

Yoko Kimura

child:

Sachiko Kimura