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Seoul, South Korea

Kohji Kanamori

This inventor holds 85 USPTO granted patents and 29 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in 3D Semiconductor Memory (CPC class H01L27-11582). Top assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2015-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kohji Kanamori. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kohji-kanamori

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 85 

% Patents Active = 98.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 201(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 174(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Seoul, KR (2015 - 2024)
  • Seongnam-si, KR (2020 - 2024)
  • Suwon-si, KR (2021 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal85 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2015-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
3D Memory Device
Vertical Memory Devices
Semiconductor Structures
Nonvolatile Memory
Data Storage Systems
Fabrication Methods
String Selection Channel
Variable Resistance Layer
Electronic Systems
Upper and Lower Selectors
Integration Techniques
Staircase Gate Electrodes
85 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12507412 - Vertical memory devices and methods of manufacturing the same (2025-12-23),
2. 12402315 - Memory device with vertically stacked semiconductor structures (2025-08-26),
3. 12354659 - Three-dimensional semiconductor memory device and electronic system including the same (2025-07-08),
4. 12310026 - Semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating the same (2025-05-20),
5. 12302570 - Semiconductor device and data storage system including the same (2025-05-13),
6. 12279421 - Semiconductor device (2025-04-14),
7. 12278165 - Semiconductor storage devices and data storage systems including the same (2025-04-14),
8. 12268004 - Semiconductor devices with string select channel layer (2025-04-01),
9. 12268003 - Vertical memory devices (2025-04-01),
10. 12200936 - 3D semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating same (2025-01-14),
11. 12178046 - Semiconductor devices including upper and lower selectors (2024-12-24),
12. 12096637 - Semiconductor devices and data storage systems including the same (2024-09-17),
13. 12063781 - Vertical memory device having first contact plugs connected to plurality of staircase gate electrodes, respectively and second contact plugs extending through the staircase gate structure in the pad region (2024-08-13),
14. 12046274 - Nonvolatile memory device, system including the same, and method for fabricating the same (2024-07-23),
15. 12022658 - Three-dimensional (3D) semiconductor memory device (2024-06-25),

Title: Kohji Kanamori: A Pioneer in Semiconductor Innovation

Introduction

Kohji Kanamori is a prominent inventor based in Seoul, South Korea, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to semiconductor technology. With an impressive portfolio of 76 patents, Kanamori's work is pivotal in advancing memory device fabrication and architecture.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Kanamori has developed a revolutionary 3D semiconductor memory device and a method for fabricating the same. This invention encompasses a lower stacked structure featuring lower metallic lines and an upper stacked structure incorporating both first and second upper metallic lines. It also introduces a vertical structure that enhances device efficiency with its integrated channel film and N-type doped connection pad. Additionally, he has crafted innovative semiconductor devices that include upper and lower selectors, optimizing the interaction between the decoder and the word lines.

Career Highlights

Kohji Kanamori has established a significant footprint in the electronics industry while working at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. His contributions have not only advanced the landscape of semiconductor technology but have also bolstered Samsung's reputation as a leader in innovation.

Collaborations

Kanamori has collaborated closely with distinguished colleagues, including Jee Hoon Han and Seo-Goo Kang, leveraging their combined expertise to push the boundaries of semiconductor research and development.

Conclusion

Kohji Kanamori continues to exemplify the spirit of innovation within the semiconductor field. His extensive patent portfolio and collaborative efforts highlight his importance as a leading inventor, making significant contributions to the future of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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