Born in Wakayama. Earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in aerospace Engineering from the University of Tokyo, and received his doctorate in 2021 in structural space engineering from the University of Tsukuba. Joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2004 after completing undergraduate studies, and worked mainly on design and testing of aerospace products such as engines and valves for H-2A/H-2B/H3 rockets, chemical and electric propulsion for spacecraft, ramjet engines and attitude control devices for defense. Came to Space BD in 2023 to work on launch services. Member of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences .