Kazunari Dōmen, Special Professor at the University of Tokyo, and Rikio Kozu, Former president...

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Kazunari Dōmen, Special Professor at the University of Tokyo, and Rikio Kozu, Former President of RENGO, Appointed as Advisors to AI Power

October 30, 2025, 3:30 PM

AI Power Co., Ltd.. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinji Matsuda; hereinafter “AI Power”) has appointed Kazunari Dōmen, a leading expert in photocatalysis and materials science and Special Professor at the University of Tokyo, and Rikio Kozu, former President of RENGO (current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zenrosai Kyokai) and an expert in labor policy and social structural reform, as Technical Advisor and Industry Advisor, respectively. Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and Rikio Kozu, former President of RENGO (current Chairman of the Board of Directors, Zenrosai Association), an expert in labor policy and social structural reform, as Technical Advisor and Industry Advisor, respectively.

AI Power, which aims to create new industrial structures through the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation energy, will further strengthen its scientific credibility, social influence, and international competitiveness with the participation of these two advisors.

■ Background of Appointments

AI Power is a pioneering Japanese company developing and optimizing energy solutions using AI. Its mission is to realize “AI technology that supports solving challenges facing human society.” To date, it has launched multiple innovative projects targeting the global market, including next-generation solid-state batteries, the disaster-response portable generator “MG POWER,” and quantum-resistant security devices.

While their primary focuses differ, both Mr. Dōmen and Mr. Kozu have long dedicated themselves to research and activities aiming for the harmony of “academia and society,” achieving significant accomplishments. Their experience and insights align perfectly with our goal of strengthening both our scientific foundation and social responsibility, and will greatly contribute to our progress.

■ Advisor Profiles and Roles

【Technical Advisor】Kazunari Dōmen

Professor Emeritus and Special Professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering. Also Special Professor Emeritus at Shinshu University. Doctor of Science. A world-leading authority in photocatalytic water splitting research, internationally acclaimed for developing innovative energy conversion technology to “produce hydrogen from sunlight.” Recipient of numerous awards including the Japan Academy Prize, the Order of Cultural Merit, and the Clarivate Citation Laureate Award.

Contributions to AI Power

• Overseeing the development of AI-driven material design and energy conversion algorithms

• Advising on research into new materials such as photocatalysts and solid electrolytes

• Promoting university, research institute, and international collaborative projects

• Strengthening scientific credibility and international brand value

Comment from Professor Dōmen

"The fusion of AI technology and materials science holds the key to pioneering a sustainable future. AI Power's philosophy aligns with the universal mission of returning science to society's well-being, and I have high expectations for its role."

[Industrial Advisor] Rikio Kozu

After serving as Chairman of the Nippon Steel Labor Union Federation and Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Japan Federation of Core Industries Labor Unions, he became Chairman of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO). He currently serves as Chairman of the RENGO Research Institute and Chairman of the Zenrosai Mutual Aid Association. A leading figure in Japan, he has long been involved in labor policy, industrial structure, and social security systems, advocating for the “reconstruction of a human-centered industrial society.” He has participated in numerous policy discussions with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Cabinet Office, and major economic organizations.

Contributions to AI Power

• Supporting AI implementation from policy and social systems perspectives and ensuring institutional coherence

• Collaboration with industry, government, and labor

• Advocacy activities concerning employment, ethics, and education in the AI era

• Strengthening social trust, governance, and ethical standards

Mr. Kozu's Comments

“To transform the changes brought by AI technology into the evolution of society as a whole, we need a new industrial philosophy where technology, people, and systems harmonize. I expect AI Power to grow as a company that turns this vision of the future into reality.”

■ Future Outlook

With the appointments of Mr. Dōmen and Mr. Kanzu, AI Power will integrate “AI × Energy × Society” and advance world-leading initiatives based on the following three pillars:

• Deepening Scientific Innovation

Fusing AI with quantum chemistry and materials science to establish new energy foundations like all-solid-state batteries, photocatalysts, and hydrogen generation.

• Accelerating Social Implementation and International Expansion

Expand AI energy technologies into multiple fields like disaster prevention, healthcare, transportation, and communications, introducing them into social infrastructure domestically and internationally.

• Building an Ethical and Coexistent AI Society

Design fair, human-centered systems to address labor changes and educational challenges brought by AI adoption.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: AI Power Co., Ltd.

Address: 12F, YK B Ensign Building, 4-28-4 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

President and CEO: Shinji Matsuda

Chairman of the Board: Sachio Semmoto

Vice Chairman of the Board: Takashi Inoue

(All three are co-founders)

Phone: [phone]

Established: August 9, 2024

Capital (including reserve funds): ¥641,759,000

Official Website: https://ai-power3.com

■ Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter

AI Power Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office

YK B Ensign Building 12F, 4-28-4 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004

TEL: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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