Invited Speakers

	Prof. Dr. Stelian Brad Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Prof. Dr. Stelian Brad is a leading European expert in artificial intelligence, innovation engineering, and robotics, known for pioneering the intersection of technology, creativity, and societal impact. With a career spanning over three decades, he serves as Full Professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where he leads research and doctoral programs in intelligent robotics, AI-assisted design, and innovation management.
He is the Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, the President of Cluj IT Cluster, representing over 100 tech companies and 17 universities, and the driving force behind DIH4Society, a Digital Innovation Hub advancing AI, cybersecurity, and smart transformation across Central and Eastern Europe. Prof. Brad is also the former President of the European TRIZ Association (ETRIA) and co-founder of ISAIII - the International Society for AI-powered Invention and Innovation.
An entrepreneur, he co-founded several IT companies (e.g. ArtSoft, softexxplorer) and recently cyberGEIGER, a German cybersecurity startup, and led over 150 R&D and innovation projects, including in Horizon Europe and FP7. He is a frequent keynote speaker on the future of AI, innovation ecosystems, and smart manufacturing, and the author of over 260 scientific papers and multiple books on robotics, innovation, and competitiveness. Honored by the Romanian Academy and several international institutions, he is a recognized voice shaping Europe's digital and industrial transformation.

	Prof. Satoru Takahashi The University of Tokyo, Japan

Prof. Satoru Takahashi received his MS and Ph.D. degrees from the Osaka University, Japan in 1995 and 2002, and became an associate professor at the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) in 2003. He is currently a professor at the Department of Precision Engineering, UTokyo. In parallel, he was appointed as a visiting professor at the University of Toronto (UToronto), Canada in 2011. His research interests include the nano-in-process measurement, nano-scale-metrology, and nano/micro microfabrication using the advanced optics based on not only far-field optics but also localized photon energy such as evanescent light, near-field light, and so on. Throughout his career, he delivered over 50 invited talks, received 30+ academic awards, and actively engaged in academic association management. He has played leadership roles in not only domestic academic societies, including a Board of JSPE (Japan Society for Precision Engineering), but also international academic societies, including a Board of ASPEN (Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), Editorial Boards of the ISNM (International Society for NanoManufactruring), and of the IJPEM (International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing). He's a member of various academic societies including the JSME, JSAT, ASPE, euspen, and a fellow of JSPE, ISNM, CIRP.

	Prof. Yasuhiro Takaya The University of Osaka, Japan

Prof. Yasuhiro Takaya received PhD. degree in precision engineering from Hokkaido University, Japan in 1992. He is a professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University from 2006 (The University of Osaka from 2025). His research ambition is to establish novel principles of fundamental measurement and machining in nano/micro manufacturing engineering and science based on "triple-N", namely, Nanophotonics, Nonequilibrium mechanics and Nanomaterial. His research scope covers mainly advanced technologies so called "quad-N" as follows:
1. Nano-Metrology
  Micro-probe for the nano-CMM based on the radiation pressure control technique
  Surface-Metrology based on laser scattering using optical frequensy comb
  Measurement of surface integrity such as nano/micro-cracks on a ground glass surface based on Rahman scattering
2. Nano-Machining
  Surface analysis of chemical polishing process using water-soluble Fullerenol slurry
  Laser nano-machining technique using femto-pulse photonic nanojet (PNJ)
3. Nano-Assembly
  Monolithic fabrication of three dimensional micro-structure using Talbot lithography
  Development of new functional device based on novel nano physics
4. Novel-Metrology
  Photon-Metrology based on quantum effect
  Quantum Ghost Imaging
  AI-Metrology and Adaptive-Metrology based on machine learning, deep learning methods etc
He authored more than 120 journal papers. He is a winner of a lot of awards such as JSPE Award in 1997, 1999, 2004, 2008, Gyourgy Striker Award at IMEKO World Congress XIV in 1997, Outstanding Paper Award given by Fanuc FA Foundation in 2006, 2009, IJAT Best Review Award in 2016, IJAT Best Paper Award in 2017 and more.
He is active in various academic societies as a member of JSAT (The Japan Society for Abrasive Technology), ASPEN (Asian Society for Precision Engineering), ASPE (American Society for Precision Engineering), euspen (Europian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), a fellow of JSPE (Japan Society for Precision Engineering), JSME (The Japan Society for Mechanical Engineers), CIRP (The International Academy of Production Engineering), an editorial board of NMME (Nanomanufactruring and Metrology), IJAT (International Journal of Automation Technology), the vice-chair of STC-P in CIRP and the chair of TC14 in IMEKO (International Measurement Confederation). He has also committed to industry by serving as a technical advisor of Mitutoyo Corporation and an adviser of MAST (Mitutoyo Association for Science and Technology) and the president of JSDMT (The Japan Society for Die and Molds Technology).

	Prof. Ryoshu Furutani Tokyo Denki University, Japan

Prof. Ryoshu Furutani received his MS and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 1986 and 1989, and became an associate researcher and an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo in 1989 and 1991 and became an associate professor in Tokyo Denki University in 1993. He is currently a professor at the School of Engineering in Tokyo Denki University. He is a vice president, a director of the media and computer research center and library and a director of the institutional research center in Tokyo Denki University. His research interests include the length measurement, dimensional metrology and surface measurement based on the mechanical measurement and the optics and so on. He is a member of TC14 in IMEKO and ICMI, and a fellow of JSPE. He is also a member of WG4, WG6 and WG10 of ISO/TC213.

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