・Study on the structures and functions of the glycans attached to proteins and lipids
・Regulation of the malignant properties of cancer cells by remodeling of glycan structures
・Study on the effects of the chemical compounds and anti-cancer drugs on glycosylation
・Development of the engineered materials with glycan functions

We aim to understand the mechanisms of human body formation and regeneration by reproducing (mimicking), and to apply them to medical engineering.
Toward this goal, compounds, microprocessing, and xeno-transplantation are applied to the human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells and their derivative cells to reproduce human organ/tissue development and regeneration.

environmental microbiology, applied microbiology

1. Microbial degradation of persistent flame retardants
2. Physiological roles and applications of D-amino acid-metabolizing enzymes
3. Genetic engineering of applicable yeasts

Auto-monitoring system of wildlife animals, Auto-detecting system of wildlife animals.

1. Hybridization and Application of Bio-Related Materials
2. Biosensing with Enzyme-Immobilized Electrodes
3. Biosensing with Quartz Crystal Microbalance
4. Biological Fuel Cell

biophysics, bioimaging, biosensor, protein science

Medical engineering　ergonomics　welfare engineering

・biologically inspired cognitive architecture
・behavior selection
・perception-motor integrated human-machine interface
・skill education
・network ecology

Visualizing tie between people. For example,1 visualization of entrepreneurial networks and the process of town formation. At the same time, this will clarify how humans’ behavior changes depending on mountains, rivers, and railways. As for the theme with the students, 2 Development of a system to enhance mutual learning and learning effects between elementary, junior high and high schools, which not only leads to mutual learning but also early detection of bullying. 3 Research on public relations activities using SNS.

1.Innovation Management
2.Market Strategy in Emerging Countries
3.Manufacturing Management on Site

Radiation Application:
1.Environmental chemistry application of pulsed intense charged particle beam, 2.Biological effect of pulsed intense charged particle beam
Plasma and Nuclear Fusion:
1.Dense plasma generation and measurement by pulsed power device, 2.Reactor material of nuclear fusion, 3.Fundamental research for nuclear fusion power generation
Beam Physics and Engineering:
1.Dynamics analysis of particle beam, 2.Pulsed charged particle beam generation and application using induction accelerator

Multi-physics simulation
Numerical scheme
Numerical simulation
Control, Estimation, Identification simulation

Water Radiolysis

In our laboratory, we possess one-of-a-kind technologies such as nanocomposite technology, nanosecond pulse technology, pressure-sensitive sensing technology, and energy conversion technology from fluctuating heat sources. Using these technologies, we are conducting research using our own original devices. In particular, in recent years, we have been working on research on structural control technology for ceramics, robot control technology using AI, measurement and control technology using IoT devices, and environmental purification technology.

Engineering General: Fundamental Study on Engineering

1. Tribology:
Optimization of electrical sliding contacts
Lubrication characteristics of artificial joints
Lubrication characteristics of hydrophobic surfaces
2. Rotordynamics
Static and dynamic characteristics of annular seals
Static and dynamic characteristics of journal bearings

Production Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing and Composite Material

(1) Fundamental Study and Applications of AC/AC Direct-Conversion Circuit (Matrix Converter)
(2) Development of High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter
(3) Performance Improvement of Input-Current-Distortion-Reduction Circuit
(4) Performance-Enhanced Control of Induction Motor and Permanent Magnet Electric Motor
(5) Advanced Digital Control
(6) Simplification of Multilevel Converter
(7) Development of High-Efficiency Power Conversion System
(8) Energy Storage System
(9) Wireless Power Transfer

Solar Energy, Photovoltaic System, Thermodynamic Cycle, Energy Storage, Heat Transfer, Thermal Radiation

Shape optimization of aircraft, fluid machineries and so on
Development of efficient optimization approaches
Advanced flow measurement via Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Data integration between experiment and simulation
Aerodynamic drag prediction, decomposition and visualization

Social surveys (quantitative/qualitative), workshop facilitation

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
Groupware
Information Extraction from Text Data

Safety engineering

Control of electromagnetic waves using metamaterials

Glove box，Masterwave BTR

Cognitive Science
Ethology
Complex Systems
Internal Measurement

1.Liquid-Gas Two-Phase Flow in Nucler Assemblies
2.Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Simulation
3.Thermal-Hydraulics in Severe Accident with Core Meltdown
4.Feasibility on Thermal Engineering of Advanced Reactors
5.Hydrogen Controll in Nuclear Reactor Related Facilities
6.Metal Vapor Channeling Instability at Laser Irradiation Cutting

1. Intrinsic instability of premixed flame
2. Flame acceleration characteristics of hydrogen flame
3. Combustion characteristics of ionic liquid propellant
4. gasification characteristics and gasification technology of biomass
5. Catalytic combustor for biogas
6. Internal flow dynamics of canned motor pumps
7. Laser ignition

Ageing management of complex material systems
Risk-informed decision making of emergency preparedness
Nano-scale measurement and fabrication using electron & ion beam
Accident analysis and management improvement

Social systems engineering/Safety system

Disaster mitigation and earthquake damage prevention in consideration of local site effect and local seismicity

Innovation management, Marketing, Business model, Business model innovation, Sharing economy, Fintech

(1) Fabrication of nitride thin films by pulsed laser deposition and search for new functional materials
(2) Composition analysis of thin film by electrostatic accelerator

・Laser processing
・Micro/nano fabrication
・Microdevices
・Flexible devices

In our laboratory, we possess one-of-a-kind technologies such as nanocomposite technology, nanosecond pulse technology, pressure-sensitive sensing technology, and energy conversion technology from fluctuating heat sources. Using these technologies, we are conducting research using our own original devices. In particular, in recent years, we have been working on research on structural control technology for ceramics, robot control technology using AI, measurement and control technology using IoT devices, and environmental purification technology.

1. Observation of radiative freezing process
2. Continuous Ice Drawing method for high quality ice
3. Measurement of road snow / ice and snow melting technology
4. Elucidation of the collapse mechanism of road snow banks
5. Risk Analysis of Human Snow Damage
6. Development and promotion of technologies to reduce human snow damage
7. Analysis of requests and complaints for road snow removal.
8. Development of technology to utilize snow and ice cold heat as renewable energy
9. Social activities contributing to the revitalization of heavy snow regions
10. Elucidation of Antarctic ice sheet flow and analytical method of core drilling holes
Other engineering issues related to snow and ice

1. Effective operation of distributed renewable energy sources
2. Grid-connected inverter control to support the inertia of power grids
3. Operation of battery-based energy storage devices to compensate for power fluctuations
4. Development of rotating heaters for thermal energy storage
5. DC microgrids and AC/DC hybrid microgrids

1. Generation and modeling of network data using machine learning.
2. Development of accurate measurement techniques of communication quality.
3. Development of network simulation techniques.

1. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) using EEG
－BCIs for prediction of movement information
−BCIs using Virtual Sounds
－Machine learning, feature selection, and neural network analysis for improvement of the BCI performance
2. Signal processing for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)and its application to BCIs
－Systemic artiface removal from short-distance channels
−fNIRS-BCIs for prediction of movement information
3．Human motor control, motor learning, and myoelectric interfaces
－Muscle synergy analysis during reachnig movements
−Prediction of movements from muscle activities
4. Virtual Sound synthesis
− Individualization of the head-related transfer functions

1. Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy using pore-forming proteins
2. Probe type nanopore sensors (Biological nanopore probe)
3. Bio sensors using microfluieic devices
4. Nanopore sensors using DNA nano structures
5. Environmental monitoring robots powered by insect biofule cells

We are engaged in research on perception, cognition, and behavior, focusing on the following themes.
・ Skill education: Construction of educational design based on human perception, cognition, and behavioral mechanisms
・ Perception / motor integrated interface: Interface design and evaluation suitable for human perception / cognition / motor behavior characteristics
・ Life / network behavioral ecology: Research on methods to elucidate and cause transformation of behavioral ecology in daily life situations

In this laboratory, we are conducting research to improve the motor performance using electromagnetic field analysis and experimental approaches as our core technologies. We are also researching next-generation electromagnetic design technology using AI and other techniques.

We are interested in observing desirable charactertistics of data sequences under certain circumstances, and proposing efficient schemes to generate data sequences with the characteristics. More precisely, we use graph thepry for fundamental analysis for data sequences, such as the number of desired data sequences or data-sequence generators.

1. Combustion diagnostics based on safety confirmation
2. Fire control and risk assessment
3. Fluctuation and chaos in flames
4. Smart control of lean combustion
5. Development of ultra-micro combustor
6. Chemical reaction of hydrogen
7. Explosion protection and international safety standards

Plasma equipment, various light sources such as lasers, photoelectrode / photocatalyst evaluation equipment, visible ultraviolet spectrophotometer, beads mill

Our laboratory conducts education and research on surface and interface chemistry of nanomaterials. In particular, our research interests focus on nanosheets based on surface and interface chemistry. Nanosheets can be considered as a unique class of nanomaterials, having an exceedingly two-dimensionality with a molecular thickness.

Organic and inorganic hybrid equipment

Shape optimization of aircraft, fluid machineries and so on
Development of efficient optimization approaches
Advanced flow measurement via Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Data integration between experiment and simulation
Aerodynamic drag prediction, decomposition and visualization

Power analyzer (HIOKI, PW6001)
Oscilloscope (Tektronics, MDO34)
AC power supply (Kikusui, PCR6000WE2R)
DC power supply (headspring, biATLAS-D)
Partial discharge test (SOKEN)

・Multispectral camera
・Near-infrared camera
・Infrared thermography camera
・Heart rate interval measurement device
・Blood glucose sensor
・Numerical analysis software (Matlab)
・Laparoscopic surgery training box

1. Study on the collaboration between small modular reactors and variable renewable energy sources.
2. Development of code and simulator for SMR load-following analysis.
3. Study on nuclear battery and RTG for utilizing nuclear waste.
4. Development of criticality impact analysis method for the decomissioning of Fukushima Daiichi NPS.

In our laboratory, we study the analysis and evaluation of worker and machine behavior using quantitative measurements called Behavior Analysis (BA). In particular, we analyze human behavior using ABC model in BA. Also we are working to reinforce safe behavior and reduce unsafe behavior. We also examine why people engage in unsafe behavior using objective indicators such as human behavior and biomarkers, as well as subjective evaluation indicators such as well-being and stress. In addition, we are researching what procedures are needed to transform unsafe behavior into safe behavior.

Our laboratory researches theories and technologies related to the control and development of advanced mechatronics systems. In particular, we focus on robot control and haptics, including the guidance control of a robotic swarm composed of multiple robots and the development of systems to enhance human haptic perception or support motor learning (skill transfer). We are interested in various objectives, from artificial objects like machines to non-artificial objects like humans.

Nano-second pulsed supercontinuum light source

Python, SPSS, EZR, Google colaboratory

1. Heat-resistant commercial Mg alloy
2. Formable Mg alloy with medium strength and high ductility
3. High strength Mg alloy with press formability
4. Mg alloy with high toughness
5. Ultra-high-strength Mg alloy with heat resistance

Our laboratory conducts research on “crystal processing” and “crystal growth” of semiconductor materials for the practical application of next-generation optoelectronics. Specifically, we are pursuing high-quality and high-speed processing technologies for gallium nitride and silicon carbide substrates, the next-generation semiconductor materials that are classified as difficult-to-process materials, and constructing a crystal growth process for diamond as a promising ultimate semiconductor material.

1. Risk assessment of complex systems
2. Evaluaiotn of safety management (incl. emergency response, BCP, etc.)
3. Performance evaluation of robot

1. Biometric Information Measurement Systems: Exhaled gas measurement device, near-infrared spectroscopy device, electromyography testing system, heart rate, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and vascular pulse wave measurement devices, ultrasound imaging diagnostic system, and blood lactate measurement device.
2. Exercise Performance Measurement Devices: Bicycle ergometers (for general and competitive use), treadmill, ski ergometer, knee extension strength measurement device, photoelectric timing system, smart sensors for reaction, agility, and motor cognition assessment, and whole-body/selective reaction time measurement system.
3. Various Biometric Measurement Instruments: Hardware control interface (LabVIEW), near-infrared laser (785 nm), and avalanche photodiode.

In our laboratory, we have clarified the ”reasons why” found in companies with nanoscale such as high strength obtained in Al, Mg and Ti alloys and thermoelectric properties based on the nano and atomic scale analysis methods. We deal with Ti, Mg and Al alloys, Ni-base superalloys, themoelectric material and so on. So far, we are collaborating with Honda, Daido Steel, IHI, UACJ, SUS and other companies. Using X-ray, electrons and neutrons, materials properties in microscale are extracted.

1. Thermal management technology including heat transfer enhancement and thermal storage.
2. Power generations technology including photovoltaics, thermal power generation, nuclear fusion.
3. Construction and optimization of mathematical models related to the above technology.

(1) Fundamental Study and Applications of AC/AC Direct-Conversion Circuit (Matrix Converter)
(2) Development of High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter
(3) Performance Improvement of Input-Current-Distortion-Reduction Circuit
(4) Performance-Enhanced Control of Induction Motor and Permanent Magnet Electric Motor
(5) Advanced Digital Control
(6) Simplification of Multilevel Converter
(7) Development of High-Efficiency Power Conversion System
(8) Energy Storage System
(9) Wireless Power Transfer

１．Motor drive for high efficiency and high reliability
２．Power converter for high efficiency, low cpst, and small size
３．Power electronics for energy storage or PV system

Organic optoelectronics
1. Diffractive optical elements by using photo-reactive polymer liquid crystals
2. Structured anisotrophy control on liquid crystal polymer films by using nano-imprinting
3. Nonlinear effect of liquid crystal
4. High density optical memory based on vector holography
5. Multi-dimensional photo-alignment method by using vector holography
6. Optical wave control by using liquid crystal photonic structure
7. Development of snapshoto polarimeter by using vector diffraction grating
8. Three-dimensional anisocropic photonic optical elements
9. Multi-valued anisotropic diffractive optical elements by using polarized ultra-violet laser beam drawing method
10. Space variant photo-alignment of polarization sensitive materials by using singular light waves
11. Polarization imaging system
12. Development of nano-photolithography by using optical vortex beam
13. Mode demultiplexer of polarization vortex beam for high-density optical communication

1. Development of R2R method for organic electronic devices by printing method
2. Study on orientation control of molecules at interface
3. Development of fast response liquid crystal device
4. Liquid/solid interface observation by frequency-modulation atomic force microscopy
5. Measurement methods of liquid crystal device properties
6. Study on molecular interaction between organic functional material and liquid crystal material

thin film solar cell, photoluminescence spectroscopy, single crystal growth, thin film deposition under no vacuum condition

-Terahertz elements
-Optical elements

Chaos, Fractals, Biological information measuring, Sensibility information engineering, Neural network, BCI

1. Image/Video/Audio Signal Processing
2. 3D Image Processing / Robot Vision
3. Multimedia Information Retrieval / Recommendation
4. Social Media Analysis / Data Mining

1. QoS control techniques on TCP/IP networks.
- Development of fair bandwidth allocation methods on connections.
- A performance evaluation on a TCP/UDP mixed environment.
2. A quick connection admission control that guarantees packet loss rate.
- Effective bandwidth for a loss rate guarantee of packets.
- Large deviation theory.
3. Evaluation of delay in packet networks.
- An analysis by a continuous time Markov chain.
- Approximate conditions of a Markov model.
4. An analysis of stationary distributions of queue length and delay.
- An analysis of a stationary distribution applying complex analysis.
- A series expansion of a stationary distribution.
5. Development of a high-speed simulation method.
- A high-speed estimation method for rare packet losses.
- Importance sampling without knowledge of a random process.
6. Accurate measurement method of networks.
- Development of a low cost and accurate measurement tool for delay/loss.
- Non-bias delay measurement technique.

１．Computational Neuroscicence Researches for Human Motor Control
－Examination of Criteria for Human Arm Movements
－Trajectory Planning and Control for complex human arm/hand movements
２．Brain-Machine/Computer Interfaces (BMIs/BCIs) using EEG and fNIRS
－Auditory BCIs using Virtual Sounds (Out-of-Head Sound Localization)
－Reinforcement Learning using EEG signals
－Quantitative Evaluations of brain activity
－Prediction of Human Movement Parameters (force/Trajectory/Direction) using BMI/BCI
３．Communication using movement patters in humans
－Generation and Recognition of Gestures
４．Robot Skill Learning
－Efficient Uses of Virtual Space for Skill/Task Learning

１．3D Display
２．3D Imaging
３．Visible Light Communication
４．Aerial Display

1. Design and analysis of digital filters
2. Digital image processing
3. Acoustic and audio processing

Composite materials/Surface and interface engineering
Thin film/Surface and interfacial physical properties
Structural/Functional materials

Based on the understanding of the nanostructure and crystallization mechanism of glass crystallization phenomena, our laboratory is developing new materials that integrate the functions of glass and crystals, creating devices that contribute to solving energy problems, and developing new processes for glass using robotics technology and lasers by actively utilizing glass crystallization.

General Chemistry

Organic electron transfer chemistry, Synthetic organic chemistry, Organic electrochemistry, Organic industrial chemistry
Recent research topic
1. Development of novel synthetic organic reactions through electron transfer from magnesium or electrode
2. Synthesis of partially fluorinated organic compounds
3. Development of green molecular transformation process

1. Dye nanoparticle coated test strips: ppb-leveled ion detection in aqeous samples
2. Touch test: A method for detecting particulate contamination in manufacturing sites
3. Singlet oxygen generating film: A method for sterilizing air and oxidizing polymer surfaces
4. Core-shell nanoparticles: Functional nano-pigments and plant pigments from agricultural waste
5. Development of mass production technology for metal-organic frameworks　

Nanobiomaterials

Shield tunnelling method, Pipe jacking method,
Mechanical properties of saturated and unsaturated soils, Deformation characteristics of soils in small strain, Liquefaction of sandy soils

”Mixture design method for recycled asphalt mixtures using low quality reclaimed asphalt pavement
Evaluation of mechanical performance of asphalt bindesrs and asphalt concretes”

・Structural analysis of steel structure
・Shape finding and structual analysis of suspension structure
・Evaluation of redundancy and residual strength of steel bride
・Evaluation of corrosion environment and corrosio rate

1. Concrete Materials and Structures
2. Prestressed Concrete
3. Steel-Concrete Hybrid Structures

Logistic model in urban area, Traffic congestion mitigation when holding large events, Traffic demand management and effect analysis, Public acceptance,
Parking management, Public transportation planning, Vacant houses and their management, Traffic analysis using big data,
Regional vitalization by ”MICHI NO EKI” , Measures to mitigate traffic congestion in developing countries

1.Numerical wave and flow simulation and Field Survey
2.Flood and Inundation
3.stability of river stuructures

research on applications of geospatial data which is acquired by remote sensing techniques and used for disaster prevention and mitigation in various fields:
- Monitoring crop growth using spectral and LiDAR sensors onboard satellites and UAVs
- Estimating forest parameters derived from LiDAR observation data
- Extraction of snow covered areas using satellite data
- Development of the LiDAR-based system for measuring snow on roads and shoulders.

Biological waste/wastewater treatment, Microbial community analysis, Microbial detection and monitoring,

Our laboratory conducts education and research in the area of applied science to improve plants for the benefit of humans. For this purpose, from the viewpoint of investigating plants, propagation of plants, improving plants, and using plants, we are conducting research from engineering to agronomy, basic and applied research.

1. Plant epigenetics,
2. Plant genetic engineering

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本研究室では、情報科学を用いた計測工学・制御工学における新技術の可能性を探ることを主眼に研究活動を行っています。また、基礎技術として、応用光学、計測工学や制御工学などの教育にも力をいれています。