KU Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of KU

• Kazuo Inamori - Founder of Kyocera Corporation and KDDI Corporation, graduated in 1955 from Kitakyushu University. Known for his contributions to the electronics industry and philanthropy.
• Yoshiko Sakurai - Journalist and television presenter, graduated in 1975. Notable for her work in media and her commentary on Japanese politics and society.
• Takashi Uchiyamada - Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, graduated in 1971. Played a key role in the development of the Toyota Prius and other hybrid vehicles.
• Shuji Nakamura - Nobel Prize laureate in Physics (2014) for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes, graduated in 1979. His work has revolutionized lighting and display technologies.