Wow! Cool Laboratory [Researcher Introduction]

Katsuhiro Tomioka

One-of-a-kind Crystal Growth Technology Paves the Way to Future Devices with Non-flammable LSI Circuits

Faculty of Information Science and Technology,
Division of Electronics for Informatics,
Research Group of Integrated Systems,
Integrated Electron Devices Laboratory
Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics
Associate Professor
Katsuhiro Tomioka
2022.12.27
Munekazu Ohno

A new direction for materials science from data assimilation: A cross-scale approach

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Materials Science and Engineering,
Research Group of Materials Design,
Laboratory of Microstructure Control
Professor
Munekazu Ohno
2022.12.27
Shingo Matsumoto

Aiming to solve the opposing issues of extending healthy life expectancy and reducing medical expenses
Development of a novel diagnostic MRI technique that relies on metabolic differences associated with diseases

Magnetic Resonance Engineering Laboratory, Division of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Associate Professor
Shingo Matsumoto
2022.06.15
Akira Miura

Demonstrating the process behind the synthesis reaction of yttrium barium copper oxide (YBCO), a high-temperature superconductor, through international collaborative research by seven universities and one business institution from the U.S. and Japan

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Applied Chemistry,
Research Group of Inorganic Materials Chemistry,
Inorganic Synthesis Chemistry Laboratory
Associate Professor
Akira Miura
2022.06.15
Takayuki Tanaka

Aiming for a “system that is ideal for people” to build an appropriate coexistence relationship between robots and humans

Faculty of Information Science and Technology,
Division of Systems Science and Informatics,
Research Group of System Creation,
Human-Centric Engineering Laboratory
Professor
Takayuki Tanaka
2021.02.12
Masaaki Kitajima

Understanding the actual infection prevalence by detecting viruses in wastewater
“Wastewater-based epidemiology” enhances the value of wastewater system as a social infrastructure

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Environmental Engineering,
Research Group of Environmental Engineering,
Water Quality Control Engineering Laboratory
Assistant Professor
Masaaki Kitajima
2021.01.18
Motohiro Sato

Proving the rationality of bamboo from the perspective of structural/material mechanics
Utilization for the design and development of new materials and structures

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Mechanical and Space Engineering,
Research Group of Materials and Fluid Mechanics,
Laboratory of Strength of Materials
Professor
Motohiro Sato
2020.02.17
Akihisa Tomita

Research and development toward the realization of a quantum computer using optics and the implementation of a quantum cryptographic network

Faculty of Information Science and Technology,
Division of Electronics for Informatics,
Research Group of Advanced Electronics,
Laboratory of Optical Processing and Networking
Professor
Akihisa Tomita
2020.02.13
Takahiro Nomura

PCM enabling the high-density storage and transportation of thermal energy
Expected to be applied in the industrial, chemical and various other fields

Faculty of Engineering,
Center for Advanced Research of Energy & Materials,
Laboratory of Energy Media
Associate Professor
Takahiro Nomura
2019.02.13
Miki Haseyama

Proposal of AI technologies realizing real world applications based on a high trust relationship with companies

Graduate School of Information Science and Technology,
Division of Media and Network Technologies,
Research Group of Information Media Science and Technology,
Laboratory of Media Dynamics
Professor
Miki Haseyama
2019.02.06
Masayuki Ikebe

Development of broader needs from devices to circuits and algorisms
Pioneering the next generation of integrated nanosystems

Graduate School of Information Science and Technology,
Division of Electronics for Informatics,
Research Group of Integrated Systems Engineering,
Laboratory for Integrated NanoSystems
Associate Professor
Masayuki Ikebe
2018.02.13
Masaru Kikuchi

Research on the mechanical properties of elastomeric isolation bearings for the purpose of providing ultimately safe building structures

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Architectural and Structural Design,
Research Group of Structural and Urban Safety Design,
Building Structure Control Laboratory
Professor
Masaru Kikuchi
2018.01.19
Naoki Hiroyoshi

Efficient separation and stabilization of harmful substances generated during mining to contribute to the production of high-quality mineral resources and environmental conservation

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering,
Research Group of Resources Engineering,
Laboratory of Mineral Processing and Resources Recycling
Professor
Naoki Hiroyoshi
2017.02.27
Tsutomu Uchida

Research into water, which is familiar but also mysterious
Striving to reveal the mysteries of water in different disciplines, including physics, biology and chemistry

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Applied Physics,
Research Group of Complex Material Physics,
Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology
Associate Professor
Tsutomu Uchida
2017.02.21
Takanori Emaru

Aiming for the realization of high-precision sensing and navigation by supplementing ultrasonic/laser sensor measurement values with software

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Human Mechanical Systems and Design,
Research Group of Biomechanics and Robotics,
Laboratory of Robotics and Dynamics
Associate Professor
Takanori Emaru
2016.03.22
Kazunori Nakashima

Application of excellent biofunctions to geoenvironmental and resources engineering
Focus on the development of technologies that contribute to the recovery and recycling of rare metals

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Field Engineering for the Environment,
Research Group of Geoenvironmental Engineering,
Laboratory of Biotechnology for Resources Engineering
Associate Professor
Kazunori Nakashima
2016.03.14
Tomohito Yamada

Clarification of the global water cycle mechanism to contribute to environmental policies and disaster mitigation

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Field Engineering for the Environment,
Research Group of Hydraulic and Aquatic Environment Engineering,
Laboratory of River and Watershed Engineering
Associate Professor
Tomohito Yamada
2016.02.25
Satoshi Yamada

Mechanical properties and hierarchical structure of bone
Research contributing to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Human Mechanical Systems and Design,
Research Group of Biomechanics and Robotics,
Laboratory of Biomechanical Design
Assistant Professor
Satoshi Yamada
2016.02.08
Hiroki Habazaki

Preparation of a nanostructure on the surface of metals through electrochemistry
Applicable to various daily products

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Applied Chemistry,
Research Group of Functional Materials Chemistry,
Laboratory of Interfacial Electrochemistry
Professor
Hiroki Habazaki
2016.01.28
Yasuchika Hasegawa

Hasegawa’ Three Theories defy common wisdom.
Rare earth complexes open the way to the development of revolutionary materials.

Faculty of Engineering,
Division of Applied Chemistry,
Research Group of Functional Materials Chemistry,
Laboratory of Advanced Materials Chemistry
Professor
Yasuchika Hasegawa
2016.01.28