Kimura Ayako

JAXA / Associate Researcher

Kimura Ayako

JAXA / Associate Researcher

Experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive and aerospace industry. Skilled in Market Research and Technical Research. Motivated and organized professional with a proven record of networking researchers’ communities and managing research projects. Strong technical professional – Ph.D. focused on transport modeling using fluid dynamics and information theory.

JAXA3 years

Associate Researcher(Side)Present

Jun 2020 - Present

Manage the research project of the data platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Tenchijin Inc.4 years

Project Manager(Side)Present

Dec 2019 - Present

Manage the research and development project of Ka-band satellite communication control for various use cases for Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Conduct business development for Tenchijin Compass which is "Land Assessment Engine" with remote sensing data to support decision making in multiple industries, especially for agriculture.

Data Strategy Inc.7 years

Industry SpecialistPresent

Jan 2017 - Present

Coordinate researchers’ networks (e.g. academic professionals, engineers, consultants) to develop a new research service “myThinkTank” (https://mthinktank.com/). Manage teams of freelance researchers to get work done by making good use of the online business suite.

三菱総合研究所8 years

Researcher

Apr 2009 - Jan 2017

Experienced in working for the Japanese government with research projects on transport policy for automobiles, logistics, railways, and airlines. Worked with major Japanese auto OEMs and suppliers, developed new products in the automobile and intelligent transport systems