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The WACKER ACADEMY Team of Instructors

The WACKER ACADEMY team is available all over the world to further your professional development. We offer customized seminars and education solutions for your business needs – in theory and practice, and in keeping with the state of the art. Our certified instructors and moderators will share their knowledge, bringing to bear their curiosity, expertise and comprehensive understanding of new trends and markets.

Instructors at the WACKER ACADEMY of Japan (Tsukuba)

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Yoko Hori

Yoko Hori holds a master’s degree in applied chemistry, specializing in organic silicon chemistry. Since joining Wacker Asahikasei in 2008, she has gained experience as a technical manager in industrial, electronic and consumer care applications, focusing on fluid, resin, and emulsion products. She has been a certified TÜV online trainer for several years.

Chika Motomura

Chika Motomura holds a master’s degree in biochemistry. She joined Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone in 2020 and works in the technical department for silicone emulsion products. Since 2022, she has been supporting the WACKER ACADEMY with emulsion products, especially for the chemical industry, and defoamers. After qualifying as a Wacker Online Trainer in 2024, she has been involved in customer and distributor training.

Akira Murakami

Akira Murakami holds a master’s degree in physical chemistry. He joined Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone in 2014 and works in consumer care applications. He is currently a technical manager at BT SC, mainly focusing on consumer care and textile applications.

Yuya Nakata

Yuya Nakata joined Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone’s technical department in 2018 after completing his master's degree in interface chemistry.Since 2018, he has been in charge of product development and technical support for silicone products, especially emulsions, focusing on release coating applications.

Yuichiro Takeda

Yuichiro Takeda joined Asahi Kasei Wacker Silicone’s technical department in 2013 after completing his master's degree in chemistry.From 2013 to 2018, he was in charge of product development and technical support for silicone emulsions, mainly in cosmetics and release film applications.From 2019 to 2023, he worked in Quality Control and was in charge of handling quality complaints for silicone products. Since September 2023, he has worked in product development and technical support for silicones in automotive and semiconductor applications.

Akiyoshi Takehira

Akiyoshi Takehira holds a post graduate degree in synthetic chemistry. He joined WACKER in 1991 as a technical service manager for elastomers in automotive, medical, electronics and general rubber applications. He has been head of Technology Management since 2015, covers a wide range of technical fields, and leads WACKER ACADEMY Japan.

Yamato Tateishi

Yamato Tateishi holds a bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry. He joined WACKER in 2012 and has over 10 years’ experience in silicone rubber. Since 2024, he has been involved in customer training and seminars and can provide the latest information on trends in the silicone rubber industry, and applications in the energy, automotive, healthcare and general industry segments.

Taishi Uchida

Taishi Uchida majored in chemistry and conducted research in silicone chemistry (mainly, synthesis of monomolecular siloxanes).After completing his master's degree, he joined Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone’s technical department in 2018.From 2018 to 2022, he engaged in product development and technical support for liquid silicone rubber, and since 2022, he has worked in product development and technical support for silicone gels, optical clear adhesives, and thermal conductive potting materials.

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