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Sachio Matoba
Pages 194-199

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... He gracluated from Kyushu Imperial University in 1924, when Professor Kuniichi Tawara and Kotaro Hondawere planning to start the new department of metallurgy at Tohoku Imperial University. Professor Tawara invited Professor Matoba to Tohoku as a lecturer.
From page 196...
... In 1962 he joined Fuji Iron and Steel Company as vice-president and director of the Central Research Laboratory, and later became executive vice-president. When Fuji Iron and Steel Company became a part of the newly formed Nippon Steel Company, he served the new organization as executive adviser and later as adviser until his passing in 1987.
From page 197...
... Matoba did not monopolize Professor Chipman's time simply for Fuji Steel, but arranged for him to visit most of the leading universities and leading steel companies from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Professor Matoba was a man who made everyone, independent of age, occupation, social status, or race, feel friendly and warm-hearted.
From page 198...
... It should be adcled that, respecting Professor Matoba's modesty, the seminar was not officially designated as the Matoba Seminar until his passing. Professor Matoba will be long remembered by his friends and colleagues in Japan, the United States, and throughout the world for his accomplishments, wisdom, and foresight and for his leadership in academia and industry in applying scientific principles to the technology of iron and steel production.


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