Hiroshi Suzuki built his career at the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, where he dedicated about 15 years to neutron science and applications. In 2018, through the NEDO SSA program, he launched the Innovation Promotion Office to advance the social implementation of research. His collaboration with Dr. Naganawa led to the founding of EFT, where he now drives the company’s vision and management.

After completing his Ph.D. in 1989 and postdoctoral research abroad, Hirochika Naganawa joined the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute in 1992. For more than 30 years, he has specialized in element separation, developing Emulsion Flow and new extraction systems. Inspired by his encounter with Dr. Suzuki, he co-founded EFT and leads the company’s technology development.

Yuriko Iida has extensive experience in global coordination, cross-cultural consulting, and entrepreneurship. She managed international crew operations at Japan Airlines before founding her own company providing bilingual talent and business support. With a background in renewable energy, social ventures, and a decarbonization app startup, she joined EFT in 2023 to lead marketing and global engagement.

Tetsushi Nagano joined the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute in 1986 and engaged in research on radioactive waste and nuclide migration. From around 2010, he contributed to the development of Emulsion Flow technology and participated in the founding of EFT, leading the development of extraction processes, particularly for LIB recycling.

After earning his doctorate in 2003 following a career as a high school teacher, Hideya Suzuki joined JAEA to conduct research on element separation. Since 2010, he has worked on the development of Emulsion Flow technology and co-founded EFT in 2021, where he leads the development of PFAS recovery technologies.

After completing a master’s degree at Keio University Graduate School in 2008, Mizuki Komasa worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation before joining Real Tech Fund in 2015. He has supported a wide range of deep-tech ventures, particularly those in the space sector. He has served as an outside director of EFT since 2021.

Manabu Tanaka began his career as an engineer at Ebara Corporation in 1993. After qualifying as a certified public accountant in 2004, he worked at ShinNihon Audit Corporation (currently Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC) on audit engagements and also experienced secondments to ventures. He became independent in 2018 and has served as EFT’s auditor since 2021.

He worked at Sumitomo Corporation in electronic materials and automotive businesses, then oversaw apparel logistics at Dome. From 2017, he led SAF business development at Euglena, promoting commercialization with major overseas oil companies. He joined EFT in 2024 and leads business development.

After joining a major chemical company in 1982, he engaged in process development, plant scale-up, construction, and operations, serving as a project manager and receiving multiple internal awards. He joined EFT in 2021 and has served as Head of Technology Development since 2022.