Our Legacy

We’ve built our journey on trust, innovation, and a commitment to creating meaningful digital experiences. Every project reflects our dedication to quality and long-term impact. Our legacy is shaped by the people we work with and the solutions we bring to life.

Our Team

Meet the Dedicated People Behind the Mission

Austin Zeng
Austin Zeng

Austin Zeng

Founder

Co-founded MSA and was President between 2018 - 2023. Throughout this period, he expanded MSA into the largest MEXT community in Japan. He currently resides in Singapore, while keeping his links with Japan alive.

Anirban Chakraborty
Anirban Chakraborty

Anirban Chakraborty

Founder

I was a Japanese government (MEXT) Scholar from 2015 to 2021. My love for community-building and networking led to my co-founding the MSA, an organization for international Scholars in Japan. I continue to engage with international scholars by giving talks and writing blogs.

Karthik Rampalli
Karthik Rampalli

Karthik Rampalli

Founder

As a co-founder and the head of partnerships, I have raised funds for events, and also roped in many partner organizations such as ASEAN, Deloitte, HCJI and job-hunting companies

Ashutosh Shukla
Ashutosh Shukla

Ashutosh Shukla

Previous President (2024-2025)

Ashutosh is a Civil engineer and Urban Planner, Currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Planning & Regional Analysis in University of the Ryukyus, He is also working for e-scooter company as Head of Operations and Expansions in Japan.

Haris Gulzar
Haris Gulzar

Haris Gulzar

Previous President (2023-2024)

Haris has experience of working with various companies and startups in the domain of AI. Currently he is working an AI Researcher in one of the leading IT companies of Japan, NTT. Haris is involved in various activities related to the expansion Japanese IT business in other countries and assisting foreign businesses to expand in Japan.

Together, we can create change

Empowering scholars and alumni to make a global impact through collaboration, knowledge, and community.