Hisashi Nakamura received his PhD degree in Engineering from Tohoku University in 2006. He became an Assistant Professor of Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University in 2007 and was promoted to an Associate Professor in 2015. He was a Visiting Researcher of Combustion Chemistry Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway for one year from Sep. 2011. His research interest includes combustion in the areas of laminar flames and chemical kinetics for hydrocarbons, low-carbon fuels, and battery electrolytes. His fundamental combustion research aims to contribute to zero carbon and zero fire accident in practical energy systems. In addition to extensive collaboration with industries, he is also conducting collaboration with more than 10 oversea institutes/universities.