The Force Behind QED’s Success
Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita Founder and CEO, Quality Electrodynamics
Chief Technology Officer, CT-MR Division, Canon Medical Systems Corporation (CMSC), Chairman, Canon Healthcare USA, Inc., Honorary Consul of Japan in Cleveland.
“Nothing happens by chance. You have to make it by determination. You must have the know-how of something you want to do well, then have a clear mindset of how you’re going to achieve it.”
– Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
Dr. Fujita’s 20+ year career history illustrates his exceptional technical and professional expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology development and productization. His cutting-edge research experience includes MRI radiofrequency (R.F.) coil research and coil product development for major global original equipment manufacturers (OEM), which, when combined, capture the majority of the global market share in MRI systems. Dr. Fujita is the author of 17 patents and has published more than 40 technical papers and abstracts. He is a Senior Fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). He serves as an adjunct full professor at Case Western Reserve University in the Departments of Physics and Radiology.
In 2018, Dr. Fujita was appointed Honorary Consul of Japan in Cleveland by the Embassy of Japan and the United States Department of State. As Honorary Consul, Dr. Fujita is responsible for promoting cultural exchanges in the region by supporting Japanese-American companies and various cultural activities hosted by the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan. His northeast Ohio jurisdiction includes Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Columbiana, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties.
Dr. Fujita is a frequently invited lecturer at various institutions, organizations, and conferences for national and international audiences. In addition, he published his autobiography, “A Pathfinder” from Shogakukan, Japan, in October 2013, and a second book, “Fail Fast! Creating the Future by Learning Lessons from Our Mistakes”, Wedge, Tokyo, 2021. Dr. Fujita attended Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. He received his doctorate in Physics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Fujita founded Quality Electrodynamics (QED) in 2006 and, by 2009, was recognized by Forbes Magazine in the Top 20 List of “America’s Most Promising Companies” and granted the Ohio Governor’s Excellence in Exporting E-Award. In 2010, Dr. Fujita received the Industrial Manufacturing Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Northeast Ohio, and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award for Exemplary Professional Achievement and Service to Case Western Reserve University.
In recognition of growing an impactful, high-tech manufacturing company in the United States of America, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama invited Dr. Fujita to be an honored guest and sit in the First Lady’s Box at the 2012 State of the Union Address. In 2013, Dr. Fujita received the Presidential “E” Award for Export from the U.S. Department of Commerce for QED’s’ significant contribution to the U.S. Export Expansion program.
In 2020, Smart Business recognized Dr. Fujita as one of the top 50 executives in Northeast Ohio. Crain’s Cleveland has named Dr. Fujita to its “Power 150” list since 2020. In 2021, he received the “Distinguished Alumni Award” from Case Western University, and in 2022 the “Hall of Achievement Award” from Monmouth College, both of which are the highest honor bestowed by The Alumni Association.
Dr. Fujita is an active member of numerous boards and committees in the community and abroad. His participation and support of these organizations reflect his commitment to making a difference. Mouse over each icon to learn more.