Sendai, Japan

Masashi Kawasaki

This inventor holds 45 USPTO granted patents and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Skyrmion Memory Technology. Top assignees: Riken Corporation, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Science and Technology Corporation. Active years: 1990-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masashi Kawasaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masashi-kawasaki

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


% Patents Active = 55.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 12,574(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (1996)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1999)
  • Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-Ken, JP (2001)
  • Yokohama, JP (2000 - 2004)
  • Okazaki, JP (2003 - 2004)
  • Sagamihara, JP (2002 - 2006)
  • Ibaraki, JP (2006)
  • Sendai-shi Miyagi, JP (2003 - 2007)
  • Tsukuba, JP (2009 - 2012)
  • Miyagi, JP (2006 - 2013)
  • Osaka, JP (2013)
  • Sendai, JP (2004 - 2014)
  • Tokyo, JP (1990 - 2019)
  • Saitama, JP (2019)
  • Wako, JP (2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 890 
 
Riken Corporation
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 1,328 
 
Japan Science and Technology Agency
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 373 
 
Japan Science and Technology Corporation
 patents
4. 5 out of 1,765 
 
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
 patents
5. 4 out of 6,021 
 
Rohm Co., Ltd.
 patents
6. 3 out of 25,954 
 
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation
 patents
7. 3 out of 1,051 
 
Tohoku University
 patents
8. 2 out of 41 
 
Fuji Electric Corporate Research and Developement Ltd.
 patents
9. 2 out of 2,405 
 
Merck Sharp + Dohme Corp.
 patents
10. 2 out of 575 
 
National Institute for Materials Science
 patents
11. 2 out of 591 
 
Tokyo Institute of Technology
 patents
12. 1 out of 237 
 
Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
 patents
13. 1 out of 5,194 
 
Bridgestone Corporation
 patents
14. 1 out of 1 
 
Japan Science and Technology Kawaguchi
 patent
15. 1 out of 30 
 
Jfe Mineral Company, Ltd.
 patents
16. 1 out of 4 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Shinkosha
 patents
17. 1 out of 23 
 
Kawatetsu Mining Co., Ltd.
 patents
18. 1 out of 16,652 
 
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
 patents
19. 7 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1990-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Skyrmion Memory
Semiconductor Device
Photoelectric Conversion
Magnetic Element
Data Storage
Thin Film
ZnO-based Device
Magnetic Sensor
Memory Element
Transistor
Optical Semiconductor
Magneto-resistance Effect
45 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: **Masashi Kawasaki: Innovator in Photoelectric Conversion Technologies**

Introduction

Masashi Kawasaki is a distinguished inventor hailing from Sendai, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of photoelectric conversion and electronic devices. With an impressive portfolio of 44 patents, he has established himself as a leading innovator in the technological realm.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Kawasaki has innovated a range of advanced technologies. His work on a **photoelectric conversion device** encompasses a design that utilizes a polar material without a p-n junction, featuring first and second electrodes positioned at a designated interval. The unique structure of this photoelectric conversion element ensures that light incidence generates electromotive force, facilitating continuous electric current extraction without a voltage application.

Additionally, he has made strides in the development of an **electronic device** that integrates a topological insulator, displaying magnetism and varying coercivity across its regions. The innovative **fabrication method of a topological insulator** enhances its properties by introducing ion irradiation to create regions with different coercivities, paving the way for advancements in memory devices.

Career Highlights

Kawasaki's professional journey has been marked by his tenure at Riken Corporation, where he contributed to groundbreaking research and development in the field of electrical engineering. His prolific inventiveness has garnered recognition within the scientific community and has laid the groundwork for future innovations in photoelectric and topological insulator technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawasaki has collaborated with notable figures in the field, including Yoshinori Tokura and Hideomi Koinuma. These partnerships reflect his integration within a network of esteemed researchers dedicated to advancing technology.

Conclusion

Masashi Kawasaki stands out as a visionary inventor whose patents and innovative approaches continue to influence the realms of photoelectric conversion and electronic device technology. His contributions not only serve to enhance existing technologies, but they also inspire future generations of inventors and researchers in the field.

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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