MEXT Scholar · Keio University · Tokyo

Hi, I'm
Tahir

Researcher · Engineer · Proud Dad

Mechanical Engineering researcher at Keio University — exploring how methane hydrate can reshape the future of clean energy storage. Driven by curiosity, shaped by 4 countries, fuelled by coffee and my kid.

Tahir Keshikov
Currently at
Keio University
5+ Languages Spoken
4+ Years Experience
2× Scholarship Recipient
3+ Countries Worked In
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About Me

Current Research Focus

Storage of natural gas using methane hydrate methods, conducted under the supervision of Professor Ryo Ohmura at Keio University's Department of Mechanical Engineering. This work addresses critical challenges in clean energy storage and distribution.

Location
Tokyo, Japan
Degree
M.Eng Mechanical
Scholarship
MEXT / Kawasaki HI
Email
taheer2526@gmail.com

I am a research student in Mechanical Engineering at Keio University, Tokyo, supported by the prestigious MEXT (Monbukagakusho) scholarship. My academic journey began at Tokai University, where I earned my Bachelor's in Electric-Electronic Engineering with a Kawasaki Heavy Industries scholarship.

Beyond the laboratory, I have gained international professional experience — from managing B2B wholesale sales in Doha, Qatar, to operating precision machinery and coordinating government tenders in Turkmenistan. This breadth has shaped my ability to bridge technical expertise with real-world applications.

I am passionate about the intersection of AI and mechanical engineering systems — an area I believe holds transformative potential. When I'm not in the lab, you'll find me on the mat training BJJ, on the football pitch, or running the streets of Tokyo with my son in mind.

Tahir Keshikov
Tahir Keshikov · MEXT Scholar · Keio University, Tokyo
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Education & Experience

Education
Apr 2025 – Present
Research Student, M.Eng
Keio University, Tokyo
  • Methane hydrate gas storage research
  • Supervised by Prof. Ryo Ohmura
  • MEXT Government Scholarship
Hydrate Tech Energy Storage
Apr 2018 – Apr 2022
B.Eng, Electric-Electronic Engineering
Tokai University, Tokyo
  • GPA 3.0 · Kawasaki Heavy Industries Scholarship
  • Research: Installation of Bifacial Solar Panels in Desert Areas — analysed albedo effects and rear-side irradiance gains to optimise energy yield in high-reflectivity desert environments
  • Evaluated tilt angles, ground clearance, and row spacing for maximum bifacial gain factor
  • Compared bifacial vs monofacial panel performance under simulated desert conditions
Bifacial PV Solar Energy Desert Systems
Work Experience
2023 – 2024
Wholesale Sales Manager
Trading Power Supplement, Doha, Qatar
  • Identified new business opportunities across the GCC market
  • Developed B2B sales strategies and client portfolios
  • Negotiated and closed international sales contracts
B2B Sales Qatar
Prior to 2023
Technical Operator
EI "Ak Merdem", Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • Operated CNC cutting and laser machines
  • Sourced and evaluated equipment for government tenders
  • Coordinated procurement for commercial contracts
CNC / Laser Procurement
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Skills & Languages

🐍
Python
Basic scripting and data handling. Exploring ML libraries and automation for engineering applications.
📐
AutoCAD
2D and 3D technical drawing for mechanical and structural design applications.
🤖
AI & Claude
Passionate about artificial intelligence and large language models. Actively exploring Claude and AI tools for engineering and research workflows.
🌐
Networking Basics
Foundational understanding of computer networks, TCP/IP, protocols, and network architecture concepts.
🐧
Linux
Basic command-line proficiency in Linux environments — file system navigation, scripting, and system operations.
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MySQL
Basic database knowledge — writing queries, managing tables, and understanding relational data structures.
🔬
Research Methods
Experimental design, lab protocols, and academic research in thermodynamics and hydrate systems.
🤝
Project Coordination
International project management, tender sourcing, cross-cultural team coordination.
🇷🇺
Russian
Native
🇹🇲
Turkmen
Native
🇬🇧
English
Fluent
🇯🇵
Japanese
Intermediate
🇹🇷
Turkish
Intermediate
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Beyond the Lab

🥋
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Training BJJ — learning the art of leverage, patience, and problem-solving on the mat. A martial art that rewards technical thinking.
Football
A lifelong passion for the beautiful game. Playing and following football across multiple countries and cultures.
🏃
Running
Regular runner — using the roads of Tokyo to clear the mind, build endurance, and stay sharp inside and outside the lab.
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Fitness
Committed to physical and mental fitness as a foundation for high performance in research and in life.
Tahir with his child under cherry blossoms in Tokyo
🌸 Inokashira Park, Tokyo · Cherry Blossom Season

The Best Job
in the World

Across every country I've lived in, every scholarship I've earned, every lab I've worked in — nothing comes close to this. Being a Dad is my greatest title, my most important research, and my deepest source of drive.

That little person under the cherry blossoms is the reason I cross oceans, learn languages, and push through every hard day. He is my why.

⭐ Proud Father · #1 Priority · Always
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Get in Touch

Let's start a
conversation

Whether you're interested in my research, potential collaboration, or just want to connect — I'm always happy to hear from you.