Yasuharu Oghoe

Name: Yasuharu Ohgoe

Nationality: Japan

Job Title: Research associate

Organization: Tokyo Denki University

Industry: Material science

Location: Saitama (I live in Tokyo.)

Work Description: Research and development of plasma processing for carbon materials.

Personal Interests: Playing the piano, listening to music, watching baseball game and F1 race

Current IEEE Volunteer Position: Region 10 GOLD Coordinator

How did IEEE find you? I was recruited by my professor through student activity programs.

Describe shortly something that you did as a volunteer that you are proud of.: In 2006, I served the 1^st R10 GOLD Congress in Beijing as the congress chair. The 1st R10 GOLD Congress was successfully organized together and in parallel with the Student Congress.

How has IEEE nurture you as a person?: Especially, IEEE nurtures leadership training at interregional level for me.

How has IEEE prepared you for your workplace?: For my workplace, IEEE prepares educational programs and ideas for young professional engineers including students.

What do you like most about volunteering with IEEE?: I like programs of a leadership training through interregional level activities.

What wouldn't be possible for you, if you hadn't volunteer for IEEE?: It isn’t possible to keep worldwide view as a young professional engineer.

What do you find unique about IEEE?: There are many programs for young professional engineering including students to become a full member. Becoming an IEEE volunteer can be a gratifying and memorable experience.

Why did you continue volunteering? I would like to have not only technical career building but also worldwide skills. Additionally, I need to study leadership.

Does volunteering help you to achieve your aspirations?: Yes, the IEEE volunteer is very great experience for my life.

One (Two or Three) IEEE friend/s who left an inspiring impression on you.: Darrel S.F. Chong and Gim Wan Soon.