Expectations for the Graduate School of Frontier Exploration in Earth and Space

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

Individuals who gain exprosure to ESEC's cutting-edge projects and learn alongside international students in a diverse environment are highly attractive candidates

Atsushi UCHIDA

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Frontier and Innovation Policy Division
General Manager

* Affiliation and position current as of the time of the interview (March 2026).

COMPANY PROFILE

Company Profile

We provide services including research, consulting, institutional design, and technology demonstrations related to technological and market trends in advanced frontier fields such as space, ocean, and quantum technologies, as well as science, technology and innovation policy, and the creation of regional innovation ecosystems.

As a company, what value or appeal do you see in the Graduate School of Frontier Exploration in Earth and Space's approach to talent development?

We find it extremely attractive that the graduate school cultivates talent who study science, engineering, and management in an integrated manner, gain exposure to ESEC's cutting-edge projects, and learn alongside international students, and recognize the value of diversity.

What kinds of roles or positions within your company do you believe graduates of the Graduate School of Frontier Exploration in Earth and Space would excel in?

The primary role in which graduates are likely to excel would be as consultants working in divisions engaged in space-related business. In addition, we believe they could play active roles in adjacent fields such as Air Mobility and telecommunications.

What kinds of knowledge and skills would be particularly useful in those roles and positions? Please provide some detailed examples.

For consultants at a think tank, it is important to possess deep expertise in specific fields. Therefore, graduates will be able to leverage their knowledge and skills in the scientific and engineering aspects of space-related fields. At the same time, the ability to work across a broad range of fields is also an important quality. We believe that graduates who have studied science, engineering, and management in a cross-disciplinary manner show strong potential in terms of adaptability and practical application.

MESSAGE

Message for prospective students of the Graduate School of Frontier Exploration in Earth and Space

As the space industry continues to expand rapidly, demand for skilled professionals is expected to grow significantly in the years ahead. The Graduate School of Frontier Exploration in Earth and Space is a highly promising graduate school where students can receive an education in one of Japan’s most cutting-edge environments and look forward to a wide range of opportunities after graduation. We sincerely hope that students who challenge themselves in the exciting field of space and take on a wide variety of endeavors will contribute to advancing Japan’s space industry and other cutting-edge fields of science and technology.