Department of Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering
Creating energy and environmentaltechnologies to support a sustainable society.
The Department of Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering addresses energy and environmental challenges based on chemistry knowledge. We cultivate engineers and researchers who can contribute to a wide range of fields including the development of new energy technologies, environmental conservation technologies, and optimization of chemical processes to realize a sustainable society.
To achieve carbon neutrality, we are engaged in cutting-edge research such as chemical processes using microwaves. If the mechanism by which molecules move through microwaves rather than heat that consumes large amounts of fossil fuels is clarified, it can be applied to various chemical processes in the industrial field and greatly contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Based on fundamental chemistry knowledge, you will learn the technologies necessary to solve energy and environmental problems. You will study a wide range of fields to realize a sustainable society, including renewable energy, environmental purification technology, chemical process design, catalytic chemistry, microwave chemistry, and biomass utilization. Through experiments, you will develop practical skills and engage with cutting-edge research themes.
Student, Department of Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering
The microwave ovens we use heat food and beverages with microwaves. However, it is not well understood how energy is transferred to molecules during microwave irradiation and how heat is generated. In this research, we conduct experiments using optical fibers, water, spectrometers, and other equipment to measure changes in the refractive index of light, attempting to elucidate the unique phenomena caused by microwaves. If we can clarify the mechanism by which molecules move through microwaves rather than heat that consumes large amounts of fossil fuels, it can be applied to various chemical processes in the industrial field and greatly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. Since this is an almost untouched research theme, there are many scenes of trial and error, but I have developed an attitude of not being discouraged by failure and challenging to lead to new discoveries.
Global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions is becoming increasingly severe. During high school, I wanted to learn how to solve such environmental problems, which is why I chose this department. I was also attracted by the ability to research energy from various perspectives, such as new energy alternatives to oil and electricity, and energy conservation.
I am considering advancing to graduate school to further pursue this theme. I also want to challenge myself to present at academic conferences, enhance my ability to communicate in English, and eagerly absorb knowledge in new fields from other people's presentations.
Throughout the four years, you will systematically learn from the basics of chemistry to specialized knowledge in energy engineering, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering. Emphasis is placed on laboratory courses to acquire practical techniques.
* The curriculum is subject to change. Please refer to the university guide for details.
