Researchers

KUTANI, Ichiro

Board Member, Director, in charge of Energy Data and Modelling Center (EDMC)

Fields of Study: Energy Security Policy, Regional assessment with a focus on Asia

Mr. Kutani has been engaged in energy policy analysis since joining IEEJ in 2007; his main field of research is analysis of global energy market and energy security issues with emphasis on Asia. His strength lies in his ability to conduct comprehensive analyses across a wide range of fields. The latest study project engagement includes development of energy master plan for Bangladesh, Japan-Germany joint study on energy transition, and Economic implication of early retirement of coal power in ASEAN. He provided testimony to the Upper House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Sustainable Society in Japan in 2023. Mr. Kutani began his career at JFE Engineering Corp. where he honed his mechanical engineering skills. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Waseda University, Japan.