Laboratory of Plasma Processing for Environmental Technologies
As of October 20, 2021
Basic information
Division
Quantum Science and Engineering
* Please go to Courses to see the list of subjects offered by the division.
Laboratory's URL
https://tyche.qe.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/index.html
Faculty members accepting applicants
SASAKI Koichi (Prof.), SHIRAI Naoki (Assoc. Prof.)
Other members
Seigo KAMESHIMA (postdoctoral researcher)
Yasuko YAJIMA (Secretary)
About the laboratory
Description
Research on plasmas used to be focused on nuclear fusion applications, but nowadays, there is a growing interest in the application of plasmas to industrial fields such as materials processing. Plasma processing has grown into an interdisciplinary and diverse field covering not only electronics, but also the machine industry, environmental technology, and medical technology, and has fundamentally supported manufacturing in Japan. However, when we talk with companies that use plasma industrially, we hear voices such as, "I don't understand plasma," "I can't control plasma," and "I'm using it somehow while cheating. It seems that plasma has not yet emerged as an inferior player in the advanced industry. In our laboratory, the goal of our research is to make plasma a top student in the advanced industrial field. In this day and age when the industrial structure of Japan is rapidly changing, we will promote activities to expand the scope of plasma applications from a broad perspective.
Organization of research
In our laboratory, each undergraduate, master's, and doctoral student is given an independent research theme.
Weekly progress reports are given to all lab members.
Apart from the progress report, we also have a study session to read the textbook.
The laboratory is equipped with a variety of equipment, including wavelength-tunable lasers, making it one of the best reactive plasma research laboratories in the world.
Ongoing projects
A study related to the paper in the link below has been conducted.
https://tyche.qe.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/papers/journals.html
Enrolled students' research topics
In many cases, supervisors will present options for deciding on a research theme.
All research topics are at a level where an academic paper can be written.
Doctoral students are given the opportunity to present their research at an overseas conference at least once a year.
Information for potential applicants
Applicants' background
We are looking for students with knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, plasma physics, etc.
Who should apply?
Students with a strong interest in the basics and application of physics, including laboratory experiments, especially in the fields of plasma physics, optics, and materials science.
How to choose a research proposal topic?
It would be preferable if the proposal is related to the laboratory's research profile and the topic of the applicant's interest.
How the research proposal is evaluated?
We evaluate the student proposal based on (1) basic knowledge and understanding the research question, (2) strong motivation to solve the question and finish your Master's or Doctoral course (3) story of the proposal and logical discussion, and (4) English.
Plan to accept applicants
| Application type | Enrollment semester | Master’s course | Doctoral course | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXT Scholarship (Uniform call) | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 | |
| MEXT Embassy | 〇 | 〇 | ||
| e3 Special Selection | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 |
How to apply
Please follow the application procedure for the respective application category announced at the e3 web page.
Accepting Research Students
We accept applicants as Research Students prior to entering Master’s or Doctoral program. Please check the e3 web page for information about the research students.
Availability of financial support
Please check the e3 web page for information about the scholarships and other financial support.
Inquiries
If you have any inquiries about the application and admission procedures etc., please contact the e3 office. You can submit your application on-line during the "matching period" irrespective of prior contact with potential supervisor(s).