Koji Kobayashi (February 17, 1907 – November 30, 1996) was a Japanese engineer and businessman known for his contributions to the electronics industry.
[1] Koji Kobayashi was born on February 17, 1907, in Hatsukari [ja], a village in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Despite the remote location of his village and the distance to the nearest middle school, Kobayashi was a dedicated student who excelled academically.
His academic performance earned him a scholarship, and with the financial support of his brothers, he was able to attend Matsumoto High School.
Ten years later, he was awarded a Doctor of Engineering degree for his research on feedback amplifiers.