The Joint Meeting for Selection of Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo (hereinafter "the Joint Meeting") decided on June 18, 2024 to nominate Naoto Ohtake, currently Professor and Director-General of the Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, as the final candidate for the inaugural president of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo. The term of office shall be for three years and six months, starting from October 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2028.
A request for formal appointment will be submitted to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The Joint Meeting also decided to establish the position of provost at National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo, in order to strengthen its management and operation system.