The paper by Arai Takao and Hiroyasu Inoue was published in PLOS One on September 9, 2026. Finding commercially promising inventions among the many patents held by companies and universities requires costly expert review. Licensing provides evidence of commercial value. Predicting which patents are likely to be licensed can help prioritize candidates for closer assessment...
Hiroyasu Inoue contributed an article, “Can Japan’s Economy Withstand a Major Disaster?” (a translation of the Japanese title 「大災害に日本経済は耐えられるか」), to the October 2026 issue of Voice, published by PHP Institute and released on September 4, 2026. The article appears in the issue’s special feature on responding to disasters. Issue information and table of contents (in...
On March 26, 2026, the University of Hyogo held its degree conferral ceremony. We look forward to our graduates’ future achievements. Commemorative photo for the degree conferral ceremony (March 26, 2026)
