Jack Ma Joins University of Tokyo as Visiting Professor
- Billionaire will conduct research and discuss entrepreneurship
- Ma has kept a low profile since Beijing cracked down on Ant
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. co-founder Jack Ma is joining the University of Tokyo’s Tokyo College as a visiting professor, according to a profile page on the university’s website.
Ma, 58, begins the new position on May 1 and is expected to contribute in several areas, the school said. He will provide advice on research topics and conduct research, especially in sustainable agriculture and food production; he will also give seminars about entrepreneurship and innovation.