Dr. Hideyuki Kanematsu is PacForce’s Chief Science Officer (Advisory).
Professor Kanematsu is an internationally recognized leader in surface materials science and engineering, with more than four decades of contributions to corrosion science, interfacial phenomena, and advanced surface modification technologies.

He is a Fellow of ASM International (FASM) and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials Finishing (FIMF) which are distinctions reserved for individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the materials science field.

Throughout his distinguished academic career at Nagoya University, Osaka University, and the National Institute of Technology (Suzuka College), where he was later named Professor Emeritus, Professor Kanematsu advanced the scientific understanding of:

• Corrosion and degradation mechanisms
• Biofilm formation and interfacial behavior
• Antibacterial and antiviral surface technologies
• Surface engineering and performance evaluation
• Applied materials innovation including emerging 3D printing integration

He also received a MEXT Minister’s Award in recognition for his contributions to materials science education and research in Japan, and led the Materials Science unit under Japan’s national GEAR 5.0 initiative, strengthening industry–academia collaboration.

Most recently, he received the Achievement Award from the Surface Finishing Society of Japan (2026).

In 2024, he founded BEL Inc., translating over 40 years of research into practical, deployable materials solutions which is an approach that perfectly aligns with PacForce’s mission to accelerate dual-use technology adoption across allied countries.

PacForce and BEL officially became Partners in April 2025.
As Chief Science Officer (Advisory), Dr. Kanematsu will provide scientific guidance, technical validation oversight, and strategic direction across advanced materials initiatives, strengthening PacForce’s ability to support durable, high-performance, and mission-ready technologies.