AI, Innovation, and Beyond A Report from STS forum 2025

Hiroshi Komiyama

Hiroshi Komiyama is Chairman of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo. Formerly the university’s president (2005–2009), he is a leading voice in sustainability and innovation. Komiyama advocates for integrating science, technology, and policy to address global challenges such as energy, environment, and aging societies.

Yuya Kajikawa

Yuya Kajikawa is a Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. He specializes in innovation studies and sustainability science, focusing on technology foresight and knowledge integration. Kajikawa leads projects on energy transitions and circular economy, guiding policy and corporate strategies toward long-term sustainability.

Cristian Mejia

Cristian Mejia is a Project Associate Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His research addresses sustainability transitions and global governance, emphasizing evidence-based strategies to achieve the SDGs. Mejia works with international networks to design systemic solutions for climate change, resource management, and socio-economic equity.

Yousif Elsamani

Yousif Elsamani is a Project Associate Professor at the Center for Global Commons, Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His work focuses on strategies for managing global commons—climate, biodiversity, and oceans—through interdisciplinary research and policy engagement. Elsamani collaborates internationally to align development with planetary boundaries and foster collective action for sustainability.

Kensuke Fukushi

Kensuke Fukushi is Director and Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His expertise includes urban sustainability, water systems, and resilience planning. Fukushi leads international projects on sustainable cities, advocating for integrated approaches to water, energy, and food systems under climate change.