Background
Hirata, Toshifumi was born on November 9, 1944 in Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Kaiso and Kimie Hirata.
Hirata, Toshifumi was born on November 9, 1944 in Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Kaiso and Kimie Hirata.
Bachelor of Science, Hiroshima University, 1967. Master of Science, Hiroshima University, 1969. Doctor of Science, Hiroshima University, 1972.
From research associate to assistant professor Hiroshima University, 1974-1990, professor, since 1990. Postdoctoral fellow Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1977-1979.
Married Yoko Sanada, January 4, 1973. Children: Mika, Shizu.