Yoshihiro Deguchi

Yoshihiro Deguchi began his career in laser diagnostics with BE, ME and DE degrees from Toyohashi University of Technology in 1985, 1987, and 1990. After receiving his DE, he had worked as a research engineer in applied physics fields in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD for twenty years. He engaged in developing laser diagnostics such as laser induced fluorescence, laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, and laser Raman spectroscopy to apply these techniques to the industrial fields. He moved to Tokushima University as a full professor in 2010. Professor Deguchi has published research papers in the areas of industrial applications of laser diagnostics. He has been one of the leading engineers to put laser diagnostics into practical use especially large scale plants.

In addition to research interests Professor Deguchi has a fixated interest in the teaching method utilizing intellectual properties. Qualified as both patent attorney and professional engineer, he has been working on educational projects to induce spontaneity of students using their potential inventions at Tokushima University.