Engineering Science Major
Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering
【Research Topics】 1. Motor drive 2. Linear drive system and magnetic levitation system for transportation and conveyance system 3. Application for superconductor 4. New generation system using clean energy
Key Words: Magnetic levitation, electrical machine, electric car, linear motor, high temperature superconductor, renewable energy
Applications: Magnetically levitated transportation and conveyance system, magnetic bearing, electric car, generator without CO₂
shamada
【Research Topics】 1. Safety studies on human exposure to electric and magnetic fields around power equipment 2. Estimating conditions of electric power transmission and distribution systems 3. Control of eddy-current distribution using arrayed coils for magnetic stimulation
Key Words: Electric power equipment, nondestructive inspection, bioelectromagnetics, numerical electromagnetic field analysis, high performance computing, voxel modeling
Applications: State monitoring of power equipment, protection from electric shock, electric/magnetic stimulation, dynamic line rating
yonetsu
【Research Topics】 1. Evaluation and optimizing technique about electromagnetic induction phenomena for ih cooker and inductive power transfer apparatus 2. Evaluation and optimizing technique about electromagnetic environment
Key Words: Inverse problem, multi-objective optimum design, finite element method, method of moment, FDTD method, evolutionary computation, electromagnetic measurement
Applications: IT, electric power engineering, nondestructive test, ITS, electric equipment design
【Research Topics】 1. High speed gan power devices 2. Gan power devices with low on-state resistances 3. Sic power devices with low on-state resistances
Key Words: Power device, gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC)
Applications: Power switching systems - power supply, electric vehicles etc.
kita
【Research Topics】 1. Investigation of the auditory system and the device application 2. Metamaterial 3. Phononic crystal 4. Microwave devices 5. Optical devices
Key Words: Auditory system, metamaterial, phononic crystal, microwave device, optical device, antenna
Applications: Bioengineering, wireless communication, optical communication
kurokawa
【Research Topics】 1. Development of high efficiency solar cells 2. Development of energy harvesting devices (thermoelectric generators, water-droplet-based generators) 3. Development of upcycling technology of waste si
Key Words: Energy harvesting, silicon nanostructures, solar cells, thermoelectric devices, upcycling
Applications: Energy harvesting devices (solar cells, thermoelectric generators, water-droplet-based generators)
tsaiki
【Research Topics】 1. Development of high-power and high-efficient solar-pumped solid-state lasers 2. Applications of reduced metal nanoparticles by laser ablation in liquid to energy field 3. Magnetic levitation and propulsion system using rotational permanent magnets
Key Words: Solar light, ceramics, laser, metal nanoparticle, renewable energy
Applications: Electric power generation, hydrogen production and storing, new nano ｍaterial production, laser energy transmission
【Research Topics】 1. Nano-device development via nanoscale electrocrystallization 2. Development of vision-inspired sensor technologies 3. Development of organic–inorganic perovskite materials
Key Words: Nano-electrochemistry, image sensing devices, organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites
Applications: Nanoelectronic devices, robotics and autonomous systems, next-generation electronic materials
inaba
【Research Topics】 1. Sensing devices with semiconducting nanomaterials 2. Functional composite materials by electrical manipulation 3. Chemical sensing devices for high pressure high temperture environment
Key Words: Chemical sensors, sas sensors, field-effect transistors, electronic devices, functional composites, electrical alignment, dielectrophoresis, diamond, carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, electrohemistry
Applications: Advanced functional materials, Sensing devices, high-pressure high-temperature electroclemisty
d.ohori
【Research Topics】 1. Reaction-layer–based control of thin-film growth and etching processes 2. Interface chemistry and initial reactions in ALD of dielectric and metal films 3. Organic polymer etching and its application to nanoscale masking
Key Words: reaction layer engineering, radical reactions, ALD, low-damage etching, thin-film processes, surface chemistry, nanoscale materials processing
Applications: semiconductor device fabrication, nanoscale materials processing
satos
【Research Topics】 1. Device and process simulation 2. Teg development for device analysis 3. Theory and modeling on semiconductor physics
Key Words: Semiconductor device, device modeling, device simulation
t.sgmt
【Research Topics】 1. Topological properties in spin systems 2. Magnetism and superconductivity in quasicrystals 3. Quantum computing and algorithm development
Key Words: Quantum spin systems, quasicrystals, quantum computing
Applications: Magnetism, superconductivity, quantum devices
takarada
【Research Topics】 1. Microscopic property of piezoelectric polymer film 2. Gripping sensor using high photoelastic polymer 3. Field effect transistor with piezoelectric gate insulator
Key Words: Piezoelectricity, photoelasticity, sensor, piezoresponse force microscopy
Applications: Ferroelectric random access memory, gripping sensor, motion sensing, tactile sensor
hirata
【Research Topics】 1. Future networking 2. All-optical networking 3. Network optimization
Key Words: Information network, all-optical network, future internet, green ICT
Applications: Network design, the internet
yama-m
【Research Topics】 1. New generation networks (future internet) 2. Content delivery
Key Words: New generation internet, content delivery, traffic control, congestion control, wired and wireless internet design
Applications: Future internet, content delivery, traffic control, network performance evaluation
yomo
【Research Topics】 1. Wireless network control for mobile communications network 2. Advanced radio resource management with intelligent wireless access 3. Cross-layer protocol design for wireless network
Key Words: Wireless network, mobile communications, protocol design, radio resource management, energy-efficient protocol design
Applications: Wireless system design
wadat
【Research Topics】 1. Wireless communications for next generation intelligent transport systems 2. Emergency rescue evacuation support system 3. Indoor navigation by using passive rfid tags4. Autonomous mobile robot5. Useful applications of wireless communication
Key Words: Wireless communications, mobile communications, intelligent transport systems, road-to-vehicle communications, ubiquitous computing
Applications: Wireless communication system, traffic information system, vehicular collision avoidance support system, autonomous mobile robot, emergency rescue evacuation support system
h.ito
【Research Topics】 1. Numerical analysis of nonlinear and chaotic dynamical systems 2. Design of nonlinear dynamics and dynamics-based computing
Key Words: Ordinary/delay/partial differential equations, coupled dynamical systems, numerical schemes, optimization, intelligent computing, image processing
Applications: Numerical analysis software, pattern generators, multimedia and interactive computer software, functional devices
akira.t
【Research Topics】 1. Cmos rf circuit design 2. Design automation for analog circuits3. Cryo-cmos for quantum computer
Key Words: CMOS, analog/RF circuit, cryogenic CMOS, design automation
Applications: Quantum computer, open-source silicon
hikawa
【Research Topics】 1. Self-organizing map 2. Neural network 3. Image recognition system
Key Words: Neural network, self-organizing map, direct digital frequency synthesizer, hand sign recognition system, image compression, digital signal processing, field programmable gate array, digital circuit design
Applications: Information system, signal processing system, communication system
miyoshi
【Research Topics】 1. Statistical mechanics of information processing 2. Machine learning 3. Signal processing 4. Image processing
Key Words: Statistical mechanical analysis of information processing, statistical learning theory, associative memory model, signal processing, image processing
Applications: Pattern recognition, signal processing, image processing
motonaka
【Research Topics】 1. Motion planning for a quadrotor 2. Autonomous control system for group flight 3. Path planning in an unknown environment
Key Words: Indoor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous control, motion planning, path planning, group flight, collision avoidance, swarm control
Applications: Autonomous flight, unknown environment exploration, patrol security system
kaji
【Research Topics】 1. Audio and electroacoustics (analysis and design for micro speakers and microphones) 2. Signal processing for audio and acoustic systems (active noise control, personal audio) 3. Machine learning for acoustic systems and biometrics
Key Words: Signal processing, active noise control, active sound control, personal audio, parametric loudspeakers, micro speakers, micro microphones, 3D audio, biometrics authentication, artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning
Applications: Transportations, factory and plants, smartphones, medical equipment, audio and acoustic systems, security, IoT
matsu
【Research Topics】 1. Creation of 3d images by computer holography 2. Capture of high-definition wavefield 3. Simulation in wave-optics4. Design & fabrication of diffractive optical element
Key Words: 3D imaging, computer holography, digital holography, diffractive optical element, wave optics
Applications: 3D imaging, display device, optical device, optical measurement, optical simulation
hgshrs
【Research Topics】1. Biosignal processing2. Brain--computer interfaces3. Computational cognitive science
Key Words: Biosignals, electroencephalography, noise removal, decision making, behaviour modeling
Applications: Brain--computer interfaces, behaviour prediction, biologically-inspired artificial intelligence
sohy
【Research Topics】 1. Deep learning for image understanding and text processing 2. Recommender systems and learning to rank3. Social network analysis and computational social science
Key Words: Deep learning, multimedia analysis, data mining, representation learning, information retrieval
Applications: Intelligent information processing
【Research Topics】 1. Verbalization support system for tacit knowledge 2. Logical thinking support system 3. Environment design for intelligent activity
Key Words: Education/learning support, intelligent tutoring system, skill learning support, idea creation support, navigation, meta-learning support, visualization, communication interface, CSCL, CSCW
Applications: Education/learning support system, intelligent activity support system, e-learning, groupware, user interface design
toku
【Research Topics】 1. Interactive evolutionary computation 2. Human-robot interaction 3. Kansei information retrieval system
Key Words: Kansei information processing, partner robot, emotion model, human computer interaction, evolutionary computation, data mining
Applications: Soft computing, product design support system, communication robot, healthcare management system
hanada
【Research Topics】 1. Combinatorial optimization and its applications 2. Multiobjective optimization
Key Words: Optimization, evolutionary computation, genetic algorithm, combinatorial problem, heuristics, intelligent processing, learning
Applications: Design optimization, intelligent processing
emay
【Research Topics】 1. Empathetic conversational agents 2. Language learning support systems 3. Creative thinking support system 4. Emotion-aware educational technologies 5. Dynamic interest tracking systems for online learning
Key Words: Emotionally intelligent systems, human-computer interaction, embodied conversational agents, computer agents, computer supported language learning, educational technology, social robotics, user modeling, adaptive systems
Applications: Educational support systems, service robots, emotionally responsive chatbots, interactive storytelling, online collaboration tools, elderly care, employee training, etc
nkmr
【Research Topics】 1. Reliability evaluation of consecutive-k systems2. Reliability design in networks3. Optimization methods for selective maintenance problems
Key Words: System reliability, network reliability, redundancy design, maintenance optimization
Applications: Reliability evaluation of real-world systems, optimal design of communication network systems, maintenance scheduling
