Dr. Isamu Nishida has received his PhD in Engineering concentration on musculoskeletal model at the Kobe University in 2012. Currently, he is working as an assistant professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering at Kobe University. Publications and presentations were in the area of biomechanics, musculoskeletal model and muscle fatigue. His current research interests include human-centered manufacturing system.

His current research projects are focused on the development of new musculoskeletal model considering the role of antagonistic muscle and muscle fatigue. They are also focused on the development of the equipment for human-centered manufacturing system.