Koichi Futakuchi
- 1991: PhD in crop science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, The University of Tokyo, Japan
- 1995–1997: JSPS (Japan Society for Promoting Science) Research Fellow, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- 1997 to date: Ecophysiologist, Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)
- 2012 to date: Program Leader, Sustainable Productivity Enhancement, AfricaRice