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IAQ Membership

IAQ members are nominated by current IAQ members, not through individual applications.  Academicians are invited proportionately from among the major regions of the world and are approximately divided into thirds from Asia, America, and Europe-Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Individuals may not apply for membership as the Academy identifies and recruits thought leaders, leading researchers, and exceptional practitioners to receive invitations for membership. Currently, members represent over 45 nations. 

The International Academy for Quality is not merely a 'hall of fame'. Membership in the Academy entails an active commitment, with members expected to contribute voluntarily to IAQ Think Tanks, Committees, and Projects in support of our mission to advance quality worldwide

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Quality of IAQ Membership Definition

  • Excellence, expertise in the field

  • National, company, and/or professional leadership

  • Track record of accomplishments, academic and/or applications

  • Excellent communication (oral, written, languages)

  • Commitment

Membership Success Factors

  • Expert knowledge and wide experience

  • Ability to communicate

  • International involvement

  • Ability to travel

  • Strong position in "home country"

  • Collective knowledge of quality organizations

  • Commitment to scientific approach to quality

  • Personal, not linked to organizations

  • Willingness to share ideas

  • Engaged in continuous improvement of quality

  • Mixed academic base experience

  • Mature personality, humor, and tolerant

Meet Our Members

IAQ Honorary Members

The Honorary Members of the International Academy of Quality (IAQ) are esteemed leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of quality worldwide. Through their dedication, expertise, and lasting impact, they have shaped the future of quality management, inspired professionals across industries, and upheld the highest standards of excellence. Their achievements continue to serve as a guiding light for the global quality community.

IAQ Academician Emeritus

The title of Academician Emeritus is a distinguished honor bestowed upon IAQ members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and lasting contributions to the field of quality. These individuals have played a pivotal role in advancing quality principles, shaping industry best practices, and mentoring future generations of quality professionals. Their expertise and influence continue to inspire and uphold the mission of the International Academy of Quality.

Antonio de Almeida (Portugal)
Bo Bergman (Sweden)
Robert E. Cole (USA)
Ronald Does (Netherlands)
Kostas N. Dervitsiotis (Greece)
Miflora M. Gatchalian (Philippines)
Hitoshi Kume (Japan)
Way Kuo (Hong Kong)
Geoff Vining (USA)
Goh Thong Ngee (Singapore)​

IAQ Members

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Deceased IAQ Members

​Akira Harada, Japan

Armand V. Feigenbaum, USA

Asbjørn Aune, Norway

C. Jackson Grayson, USA

David Luther, UK

Deborah L. Hopen, USA

Francis R. Steer, UK

Genichi Taguchi, Japan

George E. P. Box, USA

Gopal Kanji, India

Hans Dieter Seghezzi, Germany

Hermann Zeller, Germany

Ikuro Kusaba, Japan

James Harrington, USA

John D. Hromi, USA

Juan Carlos Lopez Musi, Argentina

Kaoru Ishikawa, Japan

Keijiro Inoue, Japan

Kenneth Case, USA

Ken S. Stephens, USA

Kenzo Sasaoka, Japan

Kotaro Ito, Japan

Madhav Sinha, Canada

Mamoru Yamaguchi, Japan

Masao Kogure, Japan

Masashi Asao, Japan

Masumasa Imaizumi, Japan

Michèle Boulanger, France

Mohamed Zairi, UK

Navin S. Dedhia, India

Nhon Van Ngo, Vietnam

Riccardo Dell'Anna, Italy

Shigeru Mizuno, Japan

Shoichi Shimizu, Japan

Shoichiro Toyoda, Japan

Soren Bisgaard, Denmark

Spencer Hutchens, USA

Tadashi Yoshizawa, Japan

Takanori Yoneyama, Japan

Tetsuichi Asaka, Japan

Viktor Seitschek, Austria

Walter Masing, Germany

William Golomski, USA

Yoji Akao, Japan

Yoshio Kondo, Japan

Yuanzhang Liu, China

Yury Gusakov, Russia

(Deceased Member List updated on 2025.08.21)

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