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Prof. Dr. Katsuhiko Kokubu

Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration and Professor of Social and Environmental Accounting · Graduate School of Business Administration · Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Katsuhiko Kokubu is a global pioneer in Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA), authoring international ISO standards (ISO 14051) and consulting multinational firms on quantifying environmental supply chain waste.

Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) Corporate Sustainability Governance Environmental Management Accounting ESG Reporting Disclosure

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Graduate School of Business Administration
Primary Field
Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA)
Campus Location
Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Editorial review

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