Rie Hiraoka

Rie Hiraoka, Ph.D.
- Visiting Scholar at APARC, 2024
Biography
Rie Hiraoka joined the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) as visiting scholar in January 2024 for one calendar year. She is currently a professor at Kyoto University for Advanced Sciences, as well as an advisor for the Institute of Future Initiatives and consulting general manager at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. Previously, she served as a director at the Asian Development Bank. While at APARC, she will be conducting research regarding public policies for innovation, science and technology development.