Application Guide for Winter 2024

Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century”
for Master’s Course in English
Graduate School of Engineering Science, OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Enrollment in April 2025

Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN
Email address: ki-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp
Website URL: http://osku.jp/u0236
August 2024

1. Date of Enrollment to the Course
April 1st, 2025

2. Maximum Number for Admission
A small number of students at each of the following departments
Department of Materials Engineering Science
Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
Department of Systems Innovation
Research areas and topics can be found on the website: osku.jp/n0961

3. Application Requirements(1) Eligible applicants must belong to one of the following categories:(a) Non-Japanese applicants who hold a resident visa (Student Visa), the status of which permits
enrollment in a Graduate School under the Immigration-Control and Refugee-Recognition Act.
(b) Non-Japanese applicants who are expected to obtain the above status upon enrollment in the Graduate
School, under the Immigration-Control and Refugee-Recognition Act.
(2) An applicant must fulfill at least one of the following four conditions:(a) Has received a bachelor’s degree from a Japanese university/college or is expected to graduate prior
to the date of enrollment to the course;(b) Has completed 16 years of formal school education curriculum in countries other than Japan andeither has received a bachelor’s degree, or is expected to graduate from a university/college prior to
the date of enrollment to the course;(c) Has received the equivalent of a bachelor's degree through the completion of coursework which
requires 3 or more years of study at an overseas university/college; or(d) is approved of being academically equivalent to a university graduate level by the Graduate Schoolof Engineering Science, Osaka University and is at least 22 years of age prior to the date of enrollment
to the course.
(3) Language ability
Required English proficiency above 79 for TOEFL-iBT, 213 for TOEFL-CBT, 550 for TOEFL-PBT, 6.0 for
IELTS or equivalent.
(4) Notes on ineligible applicants:(a) Students who are not expected to have a resident visa (Student Visa) at the time of admission. Please
consult the Graduate Students Section if necessary.
(b) Members of the armed forces.

4. Pre-application Screening
Among the Application Requirements mentioned above, those who intend to apply for the master’s course under
3-(2)-(d) are required to undergo a pre-application screening before applying. Please contact the Graduate Students
Section at least one month before the application deadline by email (ki-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp) to inquire
about the necessary procedures.

5. Application Procedure(1) Type of Application:
Overseas application: For applicants who do not reside or are not scheduled to be in Japan at the time of screening(from the middle of December 2024 to the end of January 2025).
Domestic application: For applicants who reside in Japan or are scheduled to be in Japan at the time of screening(from the middle of December 2024 to the end of February 2025).
(2) Application Period: Monday, November 25, 2024 to Friday, December 6, 2024
(3) Application Process:Applicants must go through the application process as seen below.

i) Every applicant should find, well in advance, a supervisor suitable for the research field of the applicant’sinterest. The research topics of faculty members of the Graduate School of Engineering Science can befound in the attached list and is also available on the website: osku.jp/n0961ii) It is essential that every applicant should contact the professor with whom the applicant wishes to work andobtain the professor’s permission to apply.
If the applicant's most recent university of graduation (including expected graduation) is locatedoverseas, before contacting the professor, in principle, every applicant is strongly encouraged toapply to the "Osaka University Admissions Assistance Desk (hereinafter called “AAD") first andobtain permission to contact the professor.
If the applicant's most recent university of graduation (including expected graduation) is located inJapan, he/she does not have to go through AAD and should contact the professor directly.
* Osaka University has established the AAD for those who have graduated (or expect to graduate) from anoverseas university, and this will be a means to accurately and efficiently submit their applications and otherdocuments to the desired supervisor. In order to welcome those who have graduated (or expect to graduate)
from an overseas university in an efficient manner, those who are planning to come to the Graduate Schoolof Engineering Science are strongly encouraged to apply through the AAD. Applicants who are currently
enrolled at the Graduate School of Engineering Science are not required to apply to the AAD. For further
details regarding the AAD: osku.jp/z0881
Important note:
Please keep in mind that the AAD serves to notify you whether or not you will be permitted to contact the
professor, and that receiving such a notification does not mean that you have been accepted. In addition, notethat it will take roughly three weeks after you have applied before you receive this notification. We suggestthat you apply for AAD well in advance, at least three weeks before applying for admission.
iii) Application documents should be submitted by registered postal mail such as Express Mail Service (EMS)
so that they should arrive within the application period to the following address:
Graduate Students Section
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN
Phone: +81-6-6850-6146
No application will be accepted if the documents are incomplete. Once the application procedure iscompleted, the submitted contents cannot be altered.
(4) Application documents: Application forms can be downloaded from the website: osku.jp/x0676
It is essential that all the application documents (a)-(j) be carefully completed in English, typed/printed or written
in block letters (i.e. they must be written legibly in printed letters, sans-serif fonts, and not in cursive, so that they
can be read easier) on A4- or US letter-sized white paper. Official English translation is required to be attached
for every formal document given in other languages. Application documents are non-returnable.
(a) Form “Application for Admission in Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” for Master’s
Course in English” completed and signed.
(b) “Details of Proposed Study” completed in about 2,000 words on the prescribed form.
(c) Abstract of applicant’s bachelor thesis, written in English within 2,000 words on the prescribed form.
(d) Application/entrance examination fee: 30,000 yen.
*Contact the Graduate Students Section well in advance regarding the method of payment.
*The application/entrance examination fee is required to be paid to the university bank account during theapplication period.
(e) Official document certifying the date or expected date of applicant’s graduation issued and signed by theofficials of the most recent university or graduate school.
(f) Academic records, which also indicate the GPA or its equivalent, issued and signed by officials of the mostrecent university or graduate school.
(g) A copy of the applicant’s passport on an A4- or US letter-sized paper. If this cannot be provided, a copy ofcertificate of citizenship will be accepted.
(h) A score report (original document) of the TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-CBT, TOEFL-PBT, IELTS test orequivalent to serve as a certificate of English proficiency, or a certificate from the academic institution
verifying that the language of instruction and examinations is English.
If the applicant has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program where the language of
instruction and examinations is English, an official statement from the academic institution will be accepted
as well.
Your TOEFL score may be sent to us directly from ETS. Our ETS institution code is 5413.
Provided, those who fall under the following categories need not submit the abovementioned certificates:- Applicants whose first language is English.
- Applicants who have graduated from a university or a graduate school located in an English-speaking
country.
(i) Recommendation letter from the Dean of the faculty or school, the Head of the department, or the applicant’s
academic supervisor in the institution from which the applicant has graduated. When the applicant is an
employee, a recommendation letter from the employer/executives will also be accepted.
(j) Two (2) photos 4.5 by 3.5 cm in size
• Color• Printed on photo quality paper• Taken within the last 6 months prior to the application date to reflect the current appearance• Taken clearly in front of a plain background• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera including upper body
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open. Do not wear a hat or head covering.
• Write your name and nationality in block letters on the back of the photo• One should be pasted directly on the form “Application for Admission in Special Program of“Engineering Science 21st Century” for Master’s Course in English”. The other should be attached witha paperclip (do not paste this one).

6. Screening(1) Overseas application: Screening will be held based on the application documents and internet interview by the
middle of January 2025.
(2) Domestic application: Screening will be held based on an oral/paper examination, and the application
documents by the middle of February 2025.
Note: The details of the exams for both overseas as well as domestic application will be provided by the hostprofessor or the division (section) supervisor.

7. Notification of Results(1) Overseas application: The screening results will be mailed to the applicants by the end of January 2025.
(2) Domestic application: The screening results will be mailed to the applicants by the end of February 2025.
-Admission decisions are non-negotiable.
-The Graduate Students Section will not respond to any inquiries regarding admission decisions.

8. Enrollment Formalities(1) Documents to be submitted: Graduation certificate, certified academic records.
Regarding the certificates, if applicants have submitted documents based on the prospect ofcompletion/graduation at the time of application, please remember that the official documents must be
submitted at the time of the admissions process.
(2) Payment of fees:
Admission fees: 282,000 JPY
Tuition fees: 535,800 JPY per year
Note:(a) Students supported by the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho Scholarship) are exempt
from both admission fees and tuition fees.
(b) A financial aid plan is made available to students: either half or all of the admission fee and/or tuition fee
may be waived. Eligibility for a financial aid plan is based on financial need and academic achievement,
or in the case of being affected by natural disasters.

(c) If admission fees and tuition fees are revised by the University, the students are required to pay the revisedamount.

9. Policy on Handling Personal Information(1) Names, addresses, and other personal information will be used in the entrance examination process, in the
publication of the list of successful applicants, and in the admission procedures. For those admitted to Osaka
University, personal information will also be used for academic-related matters (keeping academic andregistration records), for student support matters (health care management, school fee exemptions andapplications for scholarships, career support, etc.), and for school fee management.
(2) The information obtained from the entrance examination such as grade statistics and analysis will be used forresearch on admission methods.

10. Security Export Control
In accordance with Japan’s “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act” (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), Osaka
University has established the “Osaka University Security Export Control Regulations” and rigorously implements
security export control for the export of goods and the transfer of technology (including accepting foreigners).
Please be aware that applicants who fall under any of the conditions set out in the Act may not receive permission toenroll at the university or may have their education or research restricted after their enrollment.
For more information, please refer to the following website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/secur_exp/outline

11. Note(1) If any of the application documents include false information, the applicant’s admission will be cancelled evenafter he/she has enrolled.
(2) If those applicants who have applied with an official document certifying the expected date of the applicant’s
graduation but cannot graduate by the day before the date of admission to Osaka University, the applicant’s
admission will be cancelled.
(3) On condition that visa acquisition and enrollment procedures proceed without any problems, applicants must
make every effort to arrive in Japan before the date of enrollment and start the course on the date of enrollment.
(4) Applicants are recommended to become well acquainted with the Japanese language, culture, customs, and soon. Knowledge of the Japanese language will prove to be useful during your stay in Japan.

12. Special Note for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students
Osaka University has a tuition fee exemption system (Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students)
for privately-funded international students who are of excellent academic standing in the graduate school entrance
examinations. This entrance examination is subject to the Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students.
Those who have passed this entrance exam and are recognized as being exceptionally outstanding will qualify forthe tuition fee exemption under this system. Please note that this system does not include admission fee exemption.
For details, please refer to the Appendix found at the end of the guideline.

13. Contact information for inquiries
Graduate Students Section
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN
Email: ki-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

As of April 2024, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Department of Materials Engineering Science
Division

Area
Electron Correlation Physics

Quantum Physics ofMaterials Physics Nanoscale Materials

Quantum Materials Physics

Synthetic Chemistry

Chemistry

Molecular Organization
Chemistry
Solar Energy Chemistry

Research Group

Keywords

Professor

Theory Group for Strongly Correlated
Systems
Experimental Group for Spectroscopy ofCorrelated Materials
Experimental Group for Quantum Physics ofStrongly Correlated Systems
Quantum Information and Quantum Optics
Group
Group for Emergent Functional Material
Science
Experimental Research Group for
Nanoscience
Interface Quantum Science

Topological insulators and superconductors, Exotic superconductors, Strongly correlated electron systems,
Quantum magnetism, Quantum criticality, Mathematical physics

Prof. FUJIMOTO Satoshi

Theoretical Nanotechnology

Computational materials science, Ab-initio calculation, Surface and interface physics, Amorphous, Machine-learning potential,
Topological data analysis

Prof. MINAMITANI Emi

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Group

Molecular Transformation Reactions, Transition Metal Catalysts, Multimetallic Complexes, Organo Main Group Chemistry,
Organic Photochemistry, Synthesis of Useful Compounds

Prof. TAKAYA Jun

Physical Organic Chemistry Group

Reaction Development, Mechanistic Analysis, Functional Molecule Synthesis, Structure-Property Evaluation, Catalytic Reaction,
Asymmetric Catalysis

Prof. SHINTANI Ryo

Molecular Assembly Chemistry Group

Supramolecular chemistry, Crystal engineering, Functional crystalline material, Porous organic framework, Carbon dioxide
absorbent, Hydrogen bondProf. HISAKI Ichiro

Surface Chemistry Group

Energy Conversion, Interfaces of Electrochemical Devices, Operando measurement, Nano Science, Electrode Interfaces, Ionic
Liquid Interfacial Chemistry, Catalytic Reaction Mechanism

Prof. FUKUI Ken-ichi

Biological Chemistry Group

Nucleic acids chemistry, Chemical synthesis of oligonucleotides, DNA damage, DNA repair, Biomolecular recognition, Protein–
nucleic acid interactions

Solar Energy Conversion

Bulk-sensitive photoelectron spectroscopy (hard X-ray and extremely low-energy excitation), High-energy electron epectroscopy Prof. SEKIYAMA Akira
and their dichroism, Strongly correlated electron systems
Exotic superconductors, Topological superconductors, Quantum critical systems, Multipolar systems, Strongly correlated electron Prof. IZAWA Koichi
systems, Angle-resolved thermal-transport/thermodynamic measurements under extreme conditions
Quantum information proccessing, Entanglement manipulation, Quantum optics, Atom Optics, Optomechanics

Prof. YAMAMOTO Takashi

Exploration of quantum materials (strongly correlated and topological materials), thermoelectrics, superconductivity, quantum
transport phenomena, high-pressure synthesis, computational science

Prof. ISHIWATA Shintaro

Nanostructures, Spintronics

Prof. SUZUKI Yoshishige*Retiring in March 2025
Prof. CHIBA Daichi

Spintronics, Flexible Spintronics, Advanced magnetic engineering, Control of magnetism, Functional quantum interface

Prof. IWAI Shigenori*Retiring in March 2025
Artificial Photosynthesis; Natural Photosynthesis; Light-to-chemical energy conversion; Photofunctional materials; Electrocatalytic Prof. NAKANISHI Shuji
reactions; Next-generation secondary batteries

Chemical Reaction
Engineering

ChemicalEngineering

Environment and Energy
SystemBioprocess Engineering

Solar Energy Chemistry
Frontier Materials

Frontier Materials Dynamics of Nanoscale
Materials
ScienceNanoreaction Engineering Group

Chemical reaction engineering, porous materials, inorganic membranes, liquid crystals

Prof. NISHIYAMA Norikazu

Quantum Chemical Engineering group

Quantum chemistry, Quantum functional materials, Open-shell systems, Optical and magnetic properties, Quantum
transportation, Quantum nonlinear optics, Reaction mechanism, Quantum dynamics

Prof. KITAGAWA Yasutaka

Design of High-Performance Catalyst Group

Catalytic chemistry, Catalyst design, Green chemistry, Environmentally-benign catalytic process, Green organic synthesis,
Inorganic crystallites, Nanocluster, Highly ordered multicomponent catalyst, polymer upcycle, biomass refinery

Prof. MIZUGAKI Tomoo

Transport Phenomena Control Group

Control of Heat and Mass Trasnfer, Liquid-Liquid Interface, Phase Change, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Molecular-Aggregate Chemical EngineeringGroup
Bio-Inspired Chemical Engineering Group

Soft Self-Organizing System, Distribution of Molecule at Mesoscale, Amphiphilic Molecule, Ionic Liquid, Molecular Simulation,
Solution Theory

Prof. OKANO Yasunori*Retiring in March 2025
Prof. MATUBAYASI
NobuyukiProf. UMAKOSHI Hiroshi

Biochemical Materials Engineering Group

Biomedical, Biomaterial, Tissue fabrication, Hydrogel, Soft matter, Biochemical engineering

Energy and Photochemical Engineering
Group
Molecular Architectonics Research Group

Photocatalysts, Artificial Photosynthesis, Photoluminescent Molecular Devices and Sensors, Clathrate Hydrates, Thermal Strage Prof. HIRAI Takayuki
Materials

Correlated Molecular Functions Group

Synthesis of Novel Materials, Organic Radicals, Transition Metal Complexes, Metal Nanoclusters, Structural Analysis, Correlated Prof. KUSAMOTO Tetsuro
Electric-Magnetic-Photonic Functions, Electronic Structures, Asymmetric Catalytic Reacitons, Homogenious Catalytic Reacitons

Bio-Inspired Chemical Engineering, Self-Assemblies, Engineering Science of Liposome, Molecular Recognition, Bioseparation,
Drug Delivery System (DDS), RNA, Protein, Biomembrane

Experimental and Theoretical Studies on Molecular-based and Molecular-scale Electronics, Spintronics and Thermoelectronics,
and on Novel Molecular Architectures utilizing Fluctuations towards Brain-like Devices

Theoretical Group for Photophysics in
No applications this year
Nanomaterials
Experimental Research Group for Coherence Optical properties of semiconductor ultrathin films and nanoparticles, and strongly-correlated electron systems, Nonlinear laser
spectroscopy, Ultrafast time-resolved spectroscopy, THz spectroscopy, SEM-cathodoluminescence, Optical fabrication andof Nanoscale Materials

Prof. SAKAI Shinji

Prof. TADA Hirokazu

Prof. ISHIHARA Hajime*Retiring in March 2025
Prof. ASHIDA Masaaki

manipulation of nanoparticles
photochemistry,
photofunctional molecule, three-dimensional three-pulse photon echo, ultrafast detection of photochemical
Experimental Research Group for Fluctuation
reactions,laser-control
of chemical reactions, time-resolved microscopy, single-molecule measurement, biomolecular fluctuation
Dynamics in Condensed Phase

Quantum Science in Extreme Experimental Research Group for Materials
Science in Extreme Conditions
Conditions

Material science at extreme conditions; Superconductivity, magnetism, structural phase transitions, new material and newfunction

Prof. SHIMIZU Katsuya

Experimental Research Group for Materials
Engineering Science in Nano-structure

Nano-fabrication of solids and semiconductors, Hetero-structure of oxides, Nano-materials device, Electronics of functionaloxidesProf. TANAKA Hidekazu

As of April 2024, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
Division

Nonlinear
Mechanics

Area

Research Group

Keywords

Professor

Mechanics of Fluids andThermo-fluids

Thermal Engineering and Science Group

Subcritical transition to turbulence, Fully developed turbulence, Flow control, Heat transfer enhancement, Drag reduction

Prof. KAWAHARA Genta

Fluid Mechanics Group

Science and technology of nonlinear phenomena in fluid mechanics, Transport and mixing, Turbulent flows, Granular flows,
Flows of complex fluids, Interfacial flows

Prof. GOTO Susumu

Nanomechanics and Physics GroupStrength of Materials, Theory of dislocations, Plasticity, Ceramics, Semiconductor, Ferroelectrics, Transmission Electron
Microscopy, Scanning Probe Microscopy, Nanoindentation, Photoplastic effect, Multiphysics, Hydrogen embrittlement ofmetals,Hydrogen energy materials
Mechanics of flexible materials and structures, Finite element method, Isogeometric analysis, Theory of elasticity, Differential
geometry, Origami-Kirigami-Amigami, Computer simulation, Digital twin, biomimetics

Prof. NAKAMURA Atsutomo

Mechanics of Solid Materials

Solid Mechanics Group

Propulsion Engineering

MechanicalEngineering

Mechano-informatics

Biomechanical Science

Biophysical Engineering

Molecular Fluid Dynamics Group

Control and analysis of nanoparticle flow dynamics by optical pressure and optical vortex, Development of micro-machined
Prof. KAWANO Satoyuki
artificial auditory sensory epithelium using AI, Molecular fluid sciences of single-molecule measurement technology, Integration of
Deep Learning to intelligent flow measurement and simulation

Fluids Engineering Research GroupMultiphase Flows, Non-Newtonian Fluid, Gas-Lifting System, Cell Separation, Carbon Neutral, Flow Control, High Performance
Computing, Reciprocal Analysis

Prof. SUGIYAMA Kazuyasu

Human Motor Control and Human
Enhancement Group
Theoretical Solid Mechanics Group

Computer assisted surgery, Medical robotics, Endoscopic surgery assistance, Skilled and coordinated movements, Functional
electrical stimulation, Neurorehabilitation, Sports science, Human enhancement technology

Prof. NISHIKAWA Atsushi

Biomechanics Group

Biomechanics of cells, tissues, and organs, Functional adaptation and remodeling, Computational biomechanics, Biofluid
dynamics, Biomechanical Imaging, Biomolecular dynamics

Prof. WADA Shigeo

Neuromechanics Group

Dynamics and control of human movement, Animal locomotion, Modeling and simulation of neuro-musculo-skeletal system,
Dynamical systems theory and computational neuroscience, Dynamics and control of legged robots, Healthcare system

Prof. AOI Shinya

BioMedical Engineering Group

Medical Device, Artificial Organs, Biosensing, Bioinformation Monitoring, Biomaterials

Guest Prof. TSUKIYA
Tomonori

Bio-Dynamics Group

Human motor control, Human motor learning, Posture and Gait, Computational Neuroscience, Neuro-mechanics, Biomedical
Engineering, Systems Physiology, Biosignal processing, Nonlinear dynamical system theory and its application to physiology andmedicine
Biological statistical physics, Nonlinear time series analysis and its application to biosignals, Biomedical big-data analysis,
Prof. KIYONO Ken
Healthcare cyber-physical system.

Bioengineering
Biological Physics and Data Science Group

Biomedical and BiophysicalMeasurements

Prof. TARUMI Ryuichi

Multiscale-multiphysics modeling for the deformation, fracture, corrosion, and friction behaviors of materials, Machine learning,
Prof. OGATA Shigenobu
Prediction and design of the mechanical properties of materials, Electronic and atomistic simulation, Micro-Meso-Macromechanics, Machine learning, Structural materials with high strength and ductility, High-entropy alloys, Materials with mille-feuillestructures, Nanostructured materials, Amorphous materials, Nano-materials

Molecular BioMeasurement Group

Biophysical and molecular mechanisms of cell homeostasis and resulting adaptation to mechanical environment, Cellmechanobiology, Soft matter physics, Numerical study-based design of microrobots and its relevance to microorganisms

Prof. DEGUCHI Shinji

Bioimaging Group

BME, Medical Image, Smart Sensing，Presentation Systems，Multipurpose Displays，VR/AR，Computer Vision，Image
Measurement，Sensory Information Processing，Mechatronics，Functional Material，Digital Fabrication，Soft Robotics, Food
DesignProf. OSHIRO OsamuAs of April 2024, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Department of Systems Innovation
Division

AdvancedElectronics andOptical Science

Research Group

Keywords

Solid State Electronics

Nanoelectronics Group

Nitride semiconductor materials, Memristor, Group-IV semiconductor materials, AI electronics, Syncrotron radiation nanobeam X- Prof. SAKAI Akira
ray diffraction, Scanning probe microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Quantum beam nanofabrication, First principles
calculation

Nanostructure Physics Group

Nanostructure physics, Low-dimensional structures / materials, Thermoelectric conversion, Thin film thermoelectric generation,
Phonon engineering, Group-IV semiconductor, Transparent oxide materials, Molecular beam epitaxy

Prof. NAKAMURA Yoshiaki

Nano-scale Physics & Device Group

Semiconductor spintronics, Spin-MOSFET, Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), Heusler alloys, Interfacial multiferroic devicves,superconducting devices

Prof. HAMAYA Kohei

Quantum Computing Group

Quantum computer, Quantum algorithm, Quantum complexity theory, Quantum error correction, Fault-tolerant quantum
computing, Quantum machine learning, Quantum information theory, Quantum dynamics

Prof. FUJII Keisuke

Advanced Quantum Devices
and Electronics
Optical Electronics

Advanced Electronics Under
Extreme Conditions
System Theory

Advanced Quantum Information Device
Group
Microwave Photonics Group

Systems Science Intelligent Systems
and Applied
Informatics

Mathematical Modelling

Statistical Science

Mathematical and Statistical
Finance

Mathematical
Science for Social
Systems

No applications this year
Transformation optics, Metamaterials,Topological photonics, Photonics crystals, Plasmonic devices, Microwaves, Millimeterwaves, Terahertz waves, Wireless communications, Electromagnetic sensing

Prof. SANADA Atsushi

Digital Photonics Group

Fiber optic communications, Digital signal processing, Digital electronics, Optical modulation/demodulation, Channel coding,
Optical measurement

Prof. IGARASHI Koji

Research Group of Molecular Photonics for
Medicine
Advanced Electronics Group

Optical microscopy, Molecular Photonics, Nonlinear optical spectroscopy, Medical Photonics, Photonics-based diagnosis andtreatment, Biomedical imaging, Plasmonic sensing, Optical-frequency-comb spectroscopy
Atom technology, Nanobiology, Nanoelectronics, Scanning Probe Microscopy, Medical Enginnering, Nanometer analysis andcharacterization

Prof. MINAMIKAWA Takeo

Adaptive Robotics Group

Mechanism, Mechanical design, Robot gripper mechanism, Mobile robot mechanism, Biologically inspired robot mechanism,
Robot mechanism for disaster response and space exploration
Signals and Systems Analysis, Adaptive System, Speech Intelligibility, Active Noise Cancellation, Image Understanding and
Restoration, Feature Extraction and Classification

Prof. TADAKUMA Kenjiro

Systems Analysis Group

Mathematical
Science

Professor

Area

Prof. ABE Masayuki

Prof. IIGUNI Youji*Retiring in March 2025"

Robot Learning Group

AIxRobotics, Machine Learning, Symbol Emergence in Robotics, Developmental Cognitive Robotics, Domestic Service Robots,
Emotional Intelligence, Haptic Intelligence, Child-Robot Interaction

Intelligent Robotics Group

Human-Robot Interaction, Android Science, Communication robots, Learning and cognitive developmental Robot, Bio-mimetic
system, Intelligent sensor network, Pattern recognition, Brain-Machine Interface

Prof. ISHIGURO Hiroshi

Pattern Measurement Group

Augmented/Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Human Augmentation, Human Interface, Image Sensing, Visual Media, Intelligent
Sensing

Robotic Manipulation Research Group

Robot Manipulator, Robotic Hand, Motion Planning, Motion Analysis, Assembly, Machine Learning, Industrial Robot, Humanoid
Robot

Prof. SATO Kosuke*Retiring in March 2025
Prof. HARADA Kensuke

Differential Equation Group

Nonlinear partial differential equations, Variational methods, Singularity formation, Mathematical fluid dynamics, Mathematicalsciences

Prof.KOBAYASHI Takayuki

Applied Analysis Group

Mathematical models of phenomena, Nonlinear analysis, Nonliear differential equations, Variational methods, Dynamicalsystems, Blow-up analysis, Mathematical physics, Analytic basis of neural nets

Prof. ISHIWATA Michinori

Statistical Analysis Group

Sparse Estimation, Bayesian Networks, Machine Learning, Information Theory, Bioinformatics, Bayes Statistics,
Information Geometry, Quantum Tomography

Prof. SUZUKI Joe

Statistical Science Group

Data Science, Biostatistics, Machine learning, Multivariate analysis, Counting process, Suvival analysis, Statistical causal
inference, Selective inference, Functional data analysis, fMRI data analysis, Cluster analysis, Visualization

Prof. SUGIMOTO Tomoyuki

Research Group of Statistical Inference

Statistical inference for stochastic processes, High frequency data analysis, Actuarial mathematics, Statistical Seismology,
Survival Analysis, Mathematical statistics

Prof. UCHIDA Masayuki

Research Group of Mathematical Modeling in Dynamic utility maximization, Stochastic optimal control, Dynamic programming equation, Insurance mathematics, Quantitativerisk management, Mathematical Finance
Finance
Stochastic integration, Stochastic (partial) differential equations, Fractional Brownian motion, Rough path analysis, (Quantum)
Research Group of Stochastic Analysis

Prof. SEKINE Jun
Prof. FUKASAWA Masaaki

Computational Finance, Stochastic numerical analysis, Asymptotic distribution theory
Stochastic processes, Brownian motion, Diffusion processes, Levy processes, Martingales, Limit theorems, Arc-sine law,
Excursion theory, Penalisation problems

Prof.YANO Yuko

Distributed control, Distributed assignment, Multi-view learning, Swarm robotics, Drone formation, Sensor networks, Cyberphysical systems, Mobility systems

Prof.SAKURAMA Kazunori

Research Group of Systems Optimization and Decision making, Systems optimization, Multiple criteria decision aiding, Fuzzy logic, Distributed optimization, Collaborative
control. Soft Computing, Multi-agent system, Data mining
Decision Making

Prof. INUIGUCHI Masahiro

Research Group of Stochastic Processes

Theoretical Systems Science Control Information Systems

Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century”
Master’s and Doctoral Courses in English
Contents of Study
The Graduate School of Engineering Science aims to acquire a strong international reputation through increased exchange ofstudents and researchers, and in joint research projects. For this objective, the Graduate School of Engineering Science has
decided to offer a new interdisciplinary program in which all lectures, as well as all instructions and supervision in researchrelated activities and seminars, are given in English. The students are not required to learn Japanese to join this program. In
this program, globally recognized and highly qualified graduates are expected to be educated under the guiding principles of
the Graduate School of Engineering Science: integrating science and technology.
Outline and Features of the Program
1) The aim of this program is to develop human resources with high level, creative and flexible problem-solving ability. Thisis achieved through multi- and interdisciplinary research training, seminars, and lectures, given by prominent professors intheir respective fields.
2) Students are guided and supervised in English.
3) Students can select one of the eleven “Divisions” of the Graduate School of Engineering Science (see Table 1), for theirresearch study for a Master’s or Doctoral Degree. Students will be required to choose one professor as their supervisor.
4) The opportunity for an internship at a prominent Japanese company or research organization will be provided in order toincrease the knowledge and experience of cutting-edge technologies. This internship will allow international students tobecome discerning and well-balanced scientists, with a deeper understanding of the Japanese society. The internship will
also meet the requirements of those international students who wish to have practical experience in industry.
5) The program also provides the opportunity to enhance interactions between Japanese and international students. The
program will improve the international awareness of Japanese students, as well as deepen international students’
understanding of the Japanese society. This will also meet the demands of those Japanese students who want to work in the
global environment.
Course Requirements
1) Master’s Course students are required to obtain 30 credits, as given in Table 2. The list of lectures given in English isshown in Table 3.
2) Doctoral Course students are required to obtain 12 credits in “Advanced/Special Research I to VI” for each division as
well as to take “Research Training for Doctor's Thesis” with no credit.

Table 1. Departments and Divisions of the Graduate School of Engineering Science

Department of Materials Engineering Science
Division of Materials Physics
Area of Electron Correlation Physics
Area of Quantum Physics of Nanoscale Materials
Area of Quantum Materials Physics
Division of Chemistry
Area of Synthetic Chemistry
Area of Molecular Organization Chemistry
Area of Solar Energy Chemistry
Division of Chemical Engineering
Area of Chemical Reaction Engineering
Area of Environment and Energy System
Area of Bioprocess Engineering
Area of Solar Energy Chemistry
Division of Frontier Materials Science
Area of Frontier Materials
Area of Dynamics of Nanoscale Materials
Area of Quantum Science in Extreme Conditions

Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
Division of Nonlinear Mechanics
Area of Mechanics of Fluids and Thermo-fluids
Area of Mechanics of Solid Materials
Division of Mechanical Engineering
Area of Propulsion Engineering
Area of Mechano-informatics
Division of Bioengineering
Area of Biomechanical Science
Area of Biophysical Engineering
Area of Biomedical and Biophysical Measurements

Department of Systems Innovation
Division of Advanced Electronics and Optical Science
Area of Solid State Electronics
Area of Advanced Quantum Devices and Electronics
Area of Optical Electronics
Area of Advanced Electronics Under Extreme Conditions
Division of Systems Science and Applied Informatics
Area of System Theory
Area of Intelligent Systems
Division of Mathematical Science
Area of Mathematical Modelling
Area of Statistical Science
Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems
Area of Mathematical and Statistical FinanceArea of Theoretical Systems ScienceTable 2. Requirements for Master’s Course
Category

Number of Credits

Lectures18

Seminar I~IV in each division

4

Research I~IV in each division

8

Table 3. List of lectures of Master’s Course○=Annual classes* =Biennial classes
Lectures

Credits

Solid State Spectroscopy

2(○)

Science and Engineering of Correlated Electron Materials

2(○)

Properties of Materials

2(○)

Bio-Inspired Chemical Engineering 1

1(○)

Bio-Inspired Chemical Engineering 2

1(○)

Molecular Nanotechnology

2(○)

Photophysics of Nanoscale Materials

2(○)

Frontier of Nano-scale Materials

2(○)

International Exchange Lecture on Nanoscience and Nanoengineering A

1(○)

International Exchange Lecture on Nanoscience and Nanoengineering B

1(○)

International Exchange Lecture on Nanoscience and Nanoengineering C

1(○)

Turbulence Dynamics

2(*)

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

2(*)

Advanced Experimental Mechanics

2(*)

Vibrations and Waves

2(*)

Topics in Multiphase Flow Engineering

2(*)

Topics on Robotics

2(*)

Stability Analysis of Dynamical Systems

2(*)

Advanced Theoretical Solid Mechanics

2(*)

Advanced Computational Mechanics

2(*)

Biomechanics

2(*)

Neuromechanics

2(*)

Biomechanism

2(*)

Biomedical data science2(*)

Biosystem Engineering

2(○)

Engineering in biology and medicine

2(*)

Lectures

Credits

Medical Virtual Reality

2(*)

Advanced Optoelectronics

2(○)

Adaptive Robotics

2(*)

Soft Robotics

2(*)

Signal Analysis Theory

2(*)

Theory of Systems Analysis

2(*)

Applied Robotics

2(*)

Intelligent Robotics

2(*)

Mixed Reality Systems

2(*)

Imaging Systems

2(*)

Database Systems

2(*)

Communication Robot

2(*)

Intelligent Learning System

2(*)

Mathematical Cognitive Systems

2(*)

Topics in Mathematical Sciences 1
Topics in Mathematical Sciences 2

1(*)
1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Sciences 3

1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Sciences 4

1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Statistics 1

1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Statistics 2

1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Statistics 3

1(*)

Topics in Mathematical Statistics 41(*)

Nonlinear System Theory

2(○)

Systems Optimization and Analysis

2(*)

Intelligent Mathematical Programming System

2(*)

Introduction to Engineering Science2(○)

Advanced Physical Chemistry2(○)

Advanced Organic Chemistry2(○)

Advanced Chemistry for Material Science2(*)

Chemical Reaction Engineering
Biochemical Materials Engineering

2(*)
2(*)

Solid State Devices

2(○)

Opto- and Quantum Electronics

2(○)

Advanced Mathematical Science A

2(○)

Advanced Mathematical Science B

2(○)

Advanced Mathematical Science C

2(○)

Engineering Science Research Internship 1

1(○)

Engineering Science Research Internship 22(○)

Graduate School of Engineering Science
OSAKA UNIVERSITY
1. Message from the Dean
Aiming for further development of the School/ Graduate School of Engineering Science
The School/ Graduate School of Engineering Science has a unique philosophy of “Fundamentally developing scientifictechnology by a fusion of science and engineering will create the true culture of humanity.” Based on this philosophy, we havealways pioneered new academic fields. In other words, our motivation comes from the desire to develop education andresearch from the pursuit of the scientific principles, which is the basis of engineering, to their systematization and application
to technological development, as well as interdisciplinary fusion. In addition, we have nurtured human resources with bothscientific and engineering perspectives and have contributed to the development of modern society supported by the progressof science and technology.
“Engineering Science,” which is the core name of our faculty and graduate school, is different from “Science and Engineering.”
It means not only deepening basic scientific principles but also fusing both science and engineering to create new research
fields. We have extended this interdisciplinary fusion to the fields, such as life sciences, medicine, information sciences,humanities and social sciences, other than engineering and science. Sixty years after the faculty was founded in 1961, thateffort flourished. Interdisciplinary fusion has come to be recognized as indispensable for the innovation of advanced scienceand technology and the solution of complex and diversifying social issues on a global scale. Therefore, expectations are rising
for Engineering Science that enables deepening of scientific principles and interdisciplinary fusion. Currently, our graduate
school is promoting original interdisciplinary research that will bring about future social changes. It includes the following:
Material Creation, which fuses physics and chemistry; Spintronics, which brings about innovation of electronic devices;
Quantum Computing, which leads to the next-generation computational science; Robotics, which aims for a symbiotic societyof humans and intelligent systems; Bioengineering, which supports medical care and welfare; and Mathematical Data Science,
which is the basis of utilizing information. These interdisciplinary studies also play a leading role in Osaka University, which
has been certified as a designated national university aiming to create innovation.
Our Engineering Science consists of a faculty consisting of 10 courses in 4 departments, a graduate school consisting of 11
courses in 3 departments, and 5 affiliated research centers. Its strength lies in our educational foundation based on mathematics
and information, physics, chemistry and biology as a background; furthermore, its organizational strength to create newinterdisciplinary fusion fields by connecting research organizations covering various specialized fields, with research indifferent disciplines, and in an organizational culture that is not aware of the barriers between fields. As a result, unlike
integrated education and research that simply combines advanced research fields, the knowledge gained through fusion isreturned to basic and applied research in the specialized fields here, which deepens and creates new academic fields. Flexible
thinking that is not bound by established academic fields is reflected in undergraduate and graduate education, and education
for working adults. Engineering Science’s education and research system has achieved cyclical development in this way, andhas been built under the unchanging philosophy for more than half a century. We would like to continue to maintain thistradition and further to develop Engineering Science with the philosophy of creating the true culture of humanity byincorporating advanced research, scientific technology, and the needs of society that are advancing with the times.
Dean
Graduate School of Engineering Science,
Osaka University

2. Outline of the Graduate School of Engineering Science
In the modern world, progress in technology is founded on the achievements in science, and these advances must be supported by continuallydeveloping technology. Technology and science are thus tightly knit together. The necessity of reflecting on this situation in research andeducation, particularly at Osaka University which is located in a major industrial area, was emphasized by Dr. Kenjiro Shoda while he waspresident of the university. Plans were laid out by Dr. Shoda to establish a new school for this purpose, rather than to extend the School of
Science and School of Engineering which had their own separate aims. Through his efforts and those of former university President Dr.
Shiro Akabori, together with support from the industry in and outside of Osaka, the School of Engineering Science came into existence inApril 1961, and the Graduate School of Engineering Science was opened in April 1964.
The School and Graduate School are unique in name and character in Japan. Their purpose is to develop scientists with a keen interest inpractical technology and engineers with a firm grasp of the basic sciences, who may use their expertise to develop new technology.
In April 1997, the departments of the Graduate School of Engineering Science were reorganized by restructuring the old departments into
four departments: "Physical Science", "Chemical Science and Engineering", "Systems and Human Science", and "Informatics andMathematical Science".
In April 2002, some groups in "Systems and Human Science" and " Informatics and Mathematical Science"
moved to the newly founded graduate schools of Osaka University: Information Science and Technology, and Frontier Bioscience. They
play important roles in education and research of these new areas.
In April 2003, Graduate School of Engineering Science was reorganized in order to create new research fields in the multi- and interdisciplinary areas. The new Graduate School of Engineering Science has three departments: "Department of Materials Engineering Science"
dealing with physical and chemical materials from a unified view point of materials science, "Department of Mechanical Science andBioengineering" dealing with mechanical science and bioengineering from the view point of applied mechanics, and "Department of
Systems Innovation" dealing with electronics, systems and mathematics from the view point of system creation.

3. Historical Sketch
School/Graduate School of Engineering Science

Department of Chemical Science and Engineering

Established in

Department of Informatics and Mathematical Science

1961 ― Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Chemistry

1997 ― Department of Electronics and Materials Physics(reorganized from Department of Electrical

Department of Electrical Engineering

Engineering and Department of Material Physics)

Common Chairs (Mathematical Science)

Engineering and Department of Material Physics)

1962 ― Department of Control Engineering
Department of Material Physics

Department of Systems Science(reorganized from Department of Mechanical

1963 ― Department of Chemical Engineering

Engineering, Department of Systems Science and1964 ― Graduate School of Engineering Science

Department of Biophysical Engineering)

Mathematical Science Course

Graduate School of Engineering Science was

Physical Science Course

reorganized as follows:

Chemical Science Course

Department of Physical Science

1967 ― Department of Biophysical Engineering
1970 ― Department of Information and Computer Sciences
1992 ― Department of Systems Engineering(reorganized from Department of Control Engineering)
1996 ― Department of Chemical Science and Engineering

Department of Systems and Human Science
2002 ― Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
Graduate School of Frontier Bioscience
2003 ― Graduate School was reorganized as follows
Department of Materials Engineering Science(reorganized from Department of Chemistry andDepartment of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering

Department of Chemical Engineering)

Department of Systems Innovation

Department of Information and Computer Sciences

2014 ― Center for Science and Technology under Extreme Conditions(reorganized from Department of Information andCenter for Promotion of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research

Computer Science and Common Chairs (Mathematical Science) 2016 ― Center for Spintronics Research Network

Graduate School of Engineering Science was reorganized2017 ― Center for Industry-University Collaboration

as follows:

2021 ― Research Center for Solar Energy ChemistrySpecial Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” In English
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Lectures in English

・Three subject-based courses in English
・Interdisciplinary common courses in English
・Japanese students are also accepted.

Master’s Course

Doctoral Course

Engineers with research and planning ability
・Short-term grounding of basic specialty in
English・Internship training practices
・Wider knowledge by interdisciplinary basic
education.

Researchers with unique and practical ability
・Research supervision in English
・Attending international conferences
・Co-research with companies

Internship

Interdisciplinary basic education
・Cross-Labs. basic education
・Combined with experiments andinformation processing

Taking entrance exam.
in Japan is a burden.
Attractive, and highindustrial technologies
are offered.
Learning
Japanese istime-consuming.

Special Programin English

・No need to take entrance examinations inJapan・All lectures, instructions, supervision in
research-related activities and seminars are
given in English
・World-class education and technology

Appendix

Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students andΣ Scholarship / Special Σ Scholarship

1. Outline
Osaka University provides a tuition fee exemption system (Tuition Fee Exemption for International
Honors Students) for privately-funded international students who are of excellent academic standing in
the graduate school entrance examinations. This entrance examination is subject to the Tuition Fee
Exemption for International Honors Students. Those who have passed this entrance exam and arerecognized as being exceptionally outstanding will qualify for the tuition fee exemption under this system.
Please note that this system does not include admission fee exemption.

2. Number of openings
A small number of openings for master’s and doctoral course respectively

3. Amount to be exempted
535,800 JPY per year (equivalent to Osaka University tuition) as the standard term(*) of study of thecourse(*) Three (3) years for doctoral course, two (2) years for master’s course
Note: The period of a leave of absence shall be included in the exemption period and the exemption period
shall not be extended after the student has resumed his/her studies. Students who have been enrolled
longer than the standard period of study from their enrollment in the program/course will become
ineligible for the exemption.

4. Qualifications for applying
1.
2.

3.

Those who have applied for the Special Program “Engineering Science 21st Century” and who
have passed the entrance exam with exceptionally outstanding results.
Those who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher at the bachelor’s level for those who have passed themaster’s course exam, and those who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher at the master’s level for those
who have passed the doctoral course exam.
Those who do not receive support equivalent to tuition fees from the Japanese government, foreign
governments, private scholarship foundations, etc.

5. How to apply
In the designated section of the application form for the Special Program "Engineering Science 21stCentury" for admission in April or October, state your intention to apply for this abovementioned tuitionfee exemption system and submit the required documents at the time of application for the entrance
examination.
[Required documents]a) a document which shows a GPA of 3.2 or higher in the most recent course of studyb) a letter of recommendation from your current or previous academic supervisor (free form)c) self-introductory document (free form, 3 pages)

6. Screening
Selection will be made based on the results of the entrance examination and the documents mentioned
above.

7. Notification of the results
Those applying for April admission will be notified of the results by early March, and those applying for
October admission will be notified of the results by early September.

Appendix

8. Suspension of Tuition Fee Exemption
Tuition fee exemption will be revoked in the following cases:
The student arrives in Japan without obtaining a "Student" status of residence or in the case that thestatus of residence of "Student" is changed to another status of residence.
It is confirmed that completion within the standard period of study is not possible.
The student has been subjected to disciplinary action such as suspension in accordance with theuniversity rules and regulations.
The student has received a tuition fee waiver under another system
The university determines that exemption under this system is not suitable due to academic
performance, etc.

9. NoteStudents who receive tuition fee exemption under this system should not apply for another tuition fee
exemption under other systems that support students who have difficulty paying fees due to financial
difficulties.

10. Σ Scholarship for doctoral course students

Accepted doctoral students will be eligible to apply for the Σ Scholarship (500,000 JPY per year) if theymeet the requirements. Notification of details will be made through your academic supervisor after
admission.

11. Special Σ Scholarship
Those who are selected for this system and achieve exceptionally outstanding results in the screening
examination will be eligible to receive the Special Σ Scholarship, which is equivalent to the entrance fee(282,000 JPY). The Special Σ Scholarship will be awarded to students after they are admitted to the
Graduate School of Engineering Science. We will inform you of the results of the Special Σ Scholarship
together with the notification of the results of this system. If you are awarded the Special Σ Scholarship,
you will not be able to apply for entrance fee exemption. If you have applied for entrance fee exemption,
you will be required to withdraw your application.