AZUL Energy provides solutions for achieving a sustainable society using a non-precious metal organic catalyst (AZUL Catalyst) as a key material. Keisuke Oku has been leading the overall technology, including the mass production processes for the societal implementation of the AZUL Catalyst, development of 'ready to use' electrode sheet technology, and projects related to the integration of energy devices. He leverages more than ten years of knowledge and experience in chemical process development.
After obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Keisuke Oku worked for seven years as a process engineer at Fujifilm, and later at Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation Lifescience Strategic Business Office in Boston, where he was involved in business development for bioprocess equipment and promoted joint projects with MIT/Harvard and Fujifilm. He joined AZUL Energy as Chief Technology Officer in January 2024. In April 2024, he became a Project Associate Professor at the Co-Creation Center established by AZUL Energy and Tohoku University, conducting basic research on green transformation using AZUL Catalyst and biomimetic materials, as well as educating future talent.