Tomohiro Matsuzawa
About Tomohiro Matsuzawa
Tomohiro Matsuzawa is a Material Engineer specializing in mix and electrode processes, currently employed at Northvolt in Sweden. He has a background in battery design and ink design, with degrees in chemical engineering and industrial physical chemistry from Sophia University.
Work at Northvolt
Tomohiro Matsuzawa currently works at Northvolt as a Material Engineer specializing in Mix and Electrode processes. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Västmanland, Sweden. His responsibilities include the development of new technologies related to mixing, electrode, and machinery processes. Previously, he served as a Process Engineer in Cell Assembly at Northvolt for 11 months, where he defined electrode characteristics such as strength, resistance, and capacity. He was also involved in the management and installation of advanced Powder-Dosing-Systems and Mixers.
Education and Expertise
Tomohiro Matsuzawa holds a Master's degree in Industrial Physical Chemistry from Sophia University, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in material engineering, particularly in the fields of battery design and electrode development.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Tomohiro Matsuzawa worked at Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as a Battery Design Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in Fukushima, Japan. He contributed to the design and development of battery technologies during his three-year tenure. Prior to that, he was employed at RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION as an Ink Design Engineer from 2015 to 2018 in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, where he focused on ink formulation and design.
Professional Experience
Tomohiro Matsuzawa has accumulated diverse experience in the engineering field. His role as a Battery Design Engineer at Murata Manufacturing involved working on battery technologies, while his time at RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION focused on ink design. His transition to Northvolt marked a shift towards material engineering, where he has been involved in critical processes related to battery cell assembly and electrode characteristics.