Yugo Ashida

Yugo Ashida

  • Founder & President, JOINLU International Inc.
  • Upon attaining a Doctor of Philosophy in machine intelligence and systems engineering from Tohoku University in Japan, Dr. Ashida has built an illustrious career in engineering and education.
  • Now focusing on closing the gap between professionals of multiple engineering fields, including advanced manufacturing, mobility & automotive, nuclear technology & advanced reactors, and corrosion & protection; working to achieve goals on a global scale through active leadership of his company and taking management roles at the University of Michigan.
  • Communicator - facilitating/coordinating communications at personal, organizational, and technical levels, participating and taking a leading role in professional and international organizations (ISO, AMPP, ASTM, etc.)
  • Problem solver - a leader and problem solver always from the industrial perspective.
  • Engineer - professional work experience as an engineer in both Japan and the United States.
  • Research Scientist - at a top-notch research institution, the Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences department at the University of Michigan.
  • Entrepreneur - with technical background of mechanical engineering, materials science, and nuclear engineering, actively promoting think and work together with top-tier experts.