About Us
History and Objectives
The Japan Oil Chemists’ Society (JOCS) was established on November 21, 1951. In 1954, the Society was registered officially as a public service organization by the Japanese Government. In 2011, the Society was authorized as a Public Interest Incorporated Association. The objective of the Society is to contribute to the advancement of science and technology on oils and fats, surfactants, oleochemicals, biochemicals and related substances through working to bring members of the Society close together. In 2012, the Society celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment.
JOCS Officers
- President Ph.D. Naohiro GOTOH, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- Vice President Ph.D. Toshiyuki KIDA, Osaka University
- Vice President Ph.D. Masao SHIMIZU, Kao Corporation
- Vice President Ph.D. Toshio SAKAI, Shinshu University
- General Meeting: 115 Representatives
- Board of Directors: 18 Members
- Committee: 12 Committees
- Sections: 3 Sections (Kanto District, Tokai District, Kansai District)
- Division Activities: 6 Divisions – Oleo Material, Surface Science, Cleaning and Detergent, Life Science and Processing Technology, Oleo Nano Science, Functionality and Structure of Oil Foods
Membership
Membership of JOCS is composed of Individuals, Students and Corporations.
- Individuals: 1,028
- Students: 109
- Asian Country Members: 15
- Asian Country Student Members: 4
- Corporations: 136
Articles of Incorporation
To promote transparency and international collaboration, JOCS provides an English translation of its official Articles of Incorporation. This document outlines our purpose, activities, and membership structure, and demonstrates our commitment to global scientific exchange.