Experience spanning invention leadership, education, IP strategy, research, international exhibitions, and the inspirational legacy of Sir Dr. Yoshiro NakaMats.
ADVISORY BOARD
Distinguished mentors behind the TISIAS mission
Each advisor adds a different strength to the TISIAS ecosystem—from legendary invention leadership and international exhibition vision to academy guidance, intellectual-property support, education, research, and global innovation cooperation.
Legendary Inventor
Global Innovation Mentor
Sir Dr. Yoshiro NakaMats
A highly respected figure in the international invention community, Sir Dr. NakaMats represents visionary creativity, educational leadership, and long-standing support for global innovation exchange.
- Chairman · World Genius Convention & Education Expo (WGC), Tokyo, Japan
- Chairman · International Invention & Innovation Institute (IIII), Tokyo, Japan
- Founder & CEO · Dr. NakaMats Innovation Institute
- President · Dr. NakaMats World University
A deeply respected relationship with TISIAS
Since 2020, Sir Dr. NakaMats has shown generous support toward TISIAS and iCAN-Toronto. In return, Moonsuk Chang has actively promoted the World Genius Convention globally and, at WGC 2025 in Tokyo, presented him with the first iCAN 2025 10th Anniversary Gold Medal as an expression of true honour and gratitude.
Invention Leadership
Dr. Soung-Mo HONG
A respected figure in the Korean and Asian invention ecosystem, Dr. Hong has combined innovation education, publishing, academy leadership, and international invention advocacy.
- President · Asia Invention Association (AIA)
- Dean · Korea Invention Academy (KIA)
- Publisher · Korea Invention News (KINEWS)
- Member · Asian Caucus of Invention Associations (ACIA)
Education & Skills
Otto Schmidt, M.Ed.
A long-time educator and consultant who connects innovation with practical learning, communication, gifted education, and skills development.
- Principal Consultant · Accent on Skills Consulting
- Instructor · Inventors College Organization (ICO), Toronto
- Principal Consultant · Educators of the Gifted Organization (EdGO)
- Certified Member · Ontario College of Teachers
Intellectual Property
Lok Kam Lam (.dr) Patrick
An intellectual-property advisor with practical experience supporting inventors, patent awareness, international networks, and commercialization strategy.
- Founder · International Intellectual Property Network Forum
- IP Consultant · World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA)
- Trained by · JPO/IPR Japan Intellectual Property Patent Expert
- Executive Committee Member · Asian Caucus of Invention Associations (ACIA)
Research & Exhibitions
Eng. Andrei Victor SANDU, Ph.D.
An academic, researcher, and international exhibition organizer whose experience expands the scientific, scholarly, and European dimension of TISIAS.
- Full Professor · Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania
- Coordinator · Romanian Inventors Forum (FIR)
- Associate Professor · Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
- Organizer · European Exhibition of Creativity & Innovation, EUROINVENT
ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK
Institutions connected through knowledge and trust
The advisory relationships link TISIAS to invention academies, media, intellectual-property networks, education organizations, major exhibition communities, and the World Genius Convention network in Japan.
World Genius Convention & Education ExpoInternational Invention & Innovation InstituteAsia Invention AssociationKorea Invention AcademyKorea Invention NewsAsian Caucus of Invention AssociationsInventors College OrganizationInternational Intellectual Property Network ForumEUROINVENTRomanian Inventors ForumMENTORSHIP STORY
How these mentors helped shape Moonsuk Chang
Long before leading TISIAS and developing the iCAN platform in Toronto, Moonsuk Chang learned directly from experienced inventors, educators, researchers, and innovation leaders. Among those relationships, the encouragement of Sir Dr. Yoshiro NakaMats added a powerful example of what long-term creativity, respect, and global cultural exchange can look like in practice.
The photographs on this page are part of that personal history. They document formative meetings, exhibitions, awards, and conversations—including moments in Tokyo connected with the World Genius Convention—that helped turn early curiosity into an international mission.
Learn
Observe how respected leaders think, teach, and build international relationships.
Grow
Transform guidance into confidence, judgment, and a wider global perspective.
Pass it forward
Use TISIAS and iCAN to create opportunities for young innovators and emerging leaders.
Honour legacy
Celebrate the senior figures whose encouragement inspires the next generation to dream bigger and serve with humility.
MEMORY GALLERY
Moments from a formative innovation journey
Personal memories that reveal the relationships and international experiences behind the TISIAS story.
THE NETWORK CONTINUES
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Discover how advisory relationships connect with collaboration platforms, partner institutions, and international innovation programs.