Tomio Fukuoka
Tomio Fukuoka (福岡富雄) (born January 01, 1936) is a Japanese educator and Academian.[1] He is the Founder/Chairman of Kobe Denshi and Graduate School of Information Technology (KIC).[2]
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福岡富雄 | |
Tomio Fukuoka in 1961 | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Educator, Academian |
Known for | Founder of Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC) |
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Spouse(s) | Kazuko Fukuoka |
Children | Soji Fukuoka Kenji Fukuoka |
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Early life
Tomio Fukuoka was born in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Professional career
Tomio Fukuoka founded KIC in 1958 as a small Electronic school in the city of Kobe, Japan was called Kobe Electronic School, which received the recognition Institute of Advanced Vocational Education from the Japanese Ministry of Education in 1988 for its vital contribution to Japanese computing society. Now KIC is one of the major institutes for professional, vocational, practical oriented education in ICT and other Digital related industries in Japan over 17,700 alumni.
Awards and Honors
Awarded for significant achievements in the areas of public welfare and public service by the Government of Japan in 1993.
- Order of the Sacred Treasure (GOLD AND SILVER RAYS)
Awarded for distinguished achievements in research fields, social work, state/local government fields or the improvement of life for handicapped/impaired persons by the Emperor of Japan in 2008.
See also
References
- "神戸電子専門学校60年の歩み". Kobe Denshi. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- "H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Observes Entrance Ceremony of Kobe Institute of Computing". The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2020-12-23.