Kentaro Furuya
Professor at the Japan Coast Guard Academy, Adjunct Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
Captain Kentaro Furuya (JCG) is a Professor at the Japan Coast Guard Academy, Adjunct Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Keio University, and the World Maritime University (Malmö, Sweden). Since joining the JCG in 1988, he has held diverse leadership roles in operational and strategic areas, including maritime search and rescue, counter-terrorism, and law enforcement. His research focuses on the Law of the Sea, maritime security, and Coast Guard policy formulation, with publications in leading journals including International Law Studies and Naval War College Review. He teaches legal and maritime security issues to domestic and international students.
