Hiroshi Osada, born in 1947, is a distinguished figure in engineering and innovation management. With a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo and titles of Professor Emeritus and Doctor of Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Osada’s expertise spans academia and industry. He has held significant roles at leading institutions and was awarded the Deming Prize for Individuals in 2009. Osada is also a prolific author, with notable publications on management systems, corporate innovation, and small group activities.