London Research International Chemical Consulting Unit

Dr. Ryoko Matsuno (General Manager) is responsible for the operation of the LRI Chemical Regulatory Consulting Unit. Her expertise includes the regulation of toxic chemicals in international law, EU and English/Welsh law. With her Japanese language and cultural background, she is directly responsible for liaison with Japanese exporters to the EU. She has a PhD in Environmental Law from University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. Before joining LRI, she worked in several organizations where she was involved mainly in issues related to toxic chemicals.

Dr. Terence A. Cooper (Senior Chemicals Advisor) holds a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry from Oxford University and an MBA from Drexel University in the United States. He has worked in the fields of polymer chemistry, materials technology, and materials-related market development for 38 years. He spent 16 years as a research associate with the Elastomer Chemicals, Polymer Products and Finishes departments at DuPont and eight years as manager of adhesives and sealants R&D, New Polymers R&D and Worldwide Styrene Quality with ARCO Chemical. Present areas of major involvement include water-soluble, biodegradable and bio-based materials, polymer blends and compatibilisation, sustainable packaging, fuel cells, recycling technology, and polymeric light-scattering systems for advanced display screens.

Richard Carlson (Business Development Manager) is responsible for various business development and commercial roles within the Chemical Regulatory Consulting unit, including client and government liaison, and negotiation with consortium members and collaborators. Richard holds an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a Bachelors degree in History and English Literature from the University of Victoria in Canada.

Kazuko Masuda (Information Systems and Data Management Manager) is responsible for LRI's data management, information systems and documentation development relating to REACH. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Gakushuin University in Japan and a Masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. She has worked as an information systems development engineer at the Bank of Japan and is the author of numerous published reports and articles for various policy centres and government departments. Prior to joining LRI, she was an information services lecturer at Otsuma Women's University and Tsurumi University.

The operation of the LRI Chemical is supervised directly by Teruhiko Tsumura, Managing Director of London Research International. He has over 20 years of experience as project manager, and has represented the Japanese Government at international conferences sponsored by the World Bank, the OECD and other international organizations.