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t) <br /> PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH <br /> 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard,Suite1410 I Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 U.S.A. <br /> P:[808)943-9581 I F:(808}943-9582 I info@)pichtr.org I www.pichtr.org <br /> FbICHTIR <br /> Executive Summary—Statement of Qualifications <br /> The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) is a Hawai'i-based non-profit <br /> established in 1985, with over 40 years of experience advancing technology, innovation, and <br /> community-based solutions across the islands. PICHTR is committed to supporting the County of Hawai'i <br /> through professional services that integrate technology, sustainability, and workforce development. <br /> Leadership& Expertise: <br /> • Ian Y. Kitajima, President—Recognized statewide for pioneering design thinking and STEM <br /> programs in Hawai'i's public schools. Brings 35+years of experience in technology <br /> commercialization and workforce development. <br /> • Keith T. Matsumoto, Program Director—Veteran leader in STEM, education innovation, and <br /> technology development, with expertise in contracts and project management, organizational <br /> development, and public-school partnerships. <br /> • Guohui Zhang, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE—Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering at the <br /> University of Hawai'i at Manoa; Associate Director of the Center for Safety Equity in <br /> Transportation. Internationally recognized for advancing research in transportation systems, <br /> traffic flow theory, and cyber-transportation security. Leads multi-million-dollar federally and <br /> state-funded projects on connected and autonomous vehicles, AI-driven traffic management, <br /> and climate-resilient infrastructure. Brings 20+years of expertise in engineering research, <br /> education, and innovation in transportation safety and mobility. <br /> Representative Projects and Contacts: <br /> Waipahu High School Smart Campus (HDOT and NEC collaboration): Hawai'i's first Smart Campus <br /> pilot, integrating digital infrastructure, Al-based Video Analytics for traffic safety, and security <br /> systems to enhance education and operations. PICHTR also introduced NEC's Road DX(Road Digital <br /> Transformation)technology at Waipahu, while Waipahu High students learned how to be <br /> consultants asking questions, analyzing, and presenting their findings in a real-world pilot with NEC <br /> engineers and HDOT leadership (the client). Project Video <br /> Organization Point of Contact Role/Notes <br /> Principal Zachary Sheets. <br /> Waipahu High School leadership, primary for <br /> zachary.sheets@k12.hi.us <br /> School onsite coordination <br /> Waipahu High Matthew Mitsuyuki. Academy Principal overseeing <br /> School matthew.mitsuyuki@k12.hi.us this project <br />