Student application guidelines

2025
Enrollment in October 2024 / April 2025
[Special Admission Examination for International Students]

Graduate School of Science andEngineering
Science and Engineering (Master’s Course) Mathematics andInformatics Program Physics and Applied Physics
Program Life Science and Material
Chemistry Program Earth, Life, Environmental
Science Program Mechatronics Program Materials Science andEngineering Program Civil Design andEngineering Program Advance Clean Energy
ProgramJune 2024

University of Toyama
In the event of an unexpected situation the contents of the student application guidelines,
including the examination schedule, may be changed. If it is necessary to make such changes,
we will inform you on our website, and please be sure to check the latest information.

https://www.u-toyama.ac.jp

Table of Contents
Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering(Master’s Course) ···································································· 1
Admission Overview of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering(Master’s Course) .................................................................................. 3
I

Special Admission Examination for International Students (October
2024 Enrollment) ·································································· 6IISpecial Admission Examination for International Students (April 2025
Enrollment) ·········································································· 9General Procedure of Application and Admission
1.

Application Period ····························································· 122.

Application Procedure ······················································· 123.

Examination of Eligibility for Application ·································· 20

4.

Print out the Examination Voucher and Examination Instructions · 21

5.

Announcement of Successful Applicants ································· 22

6.

Admission Procedure ························································ 23

7.

Handling of Personal Information of Applicants························· 24

8.

Precautions ······································································ 24

9.

Preliminary Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities ············ 25

10．Security Export Control························································ 25
Outline of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Master’s
Course) ·················································································· 26

Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Science andEngineering (Master’s Course)
Admission Policy
The Graduate School of Science and Engineering seeks students who have a strong
interest and basic skills in the field of science and engineering, and who are motivatedto become engineers and researchers who can contribute to the welfare of humankind
by driving technological innovation and contributing to the advancement of culture
through the use of their specialized knowledge and skills.
-Mathematics and Informatics Program
Mathematics and Informatics Program seeks students who have the qualities tobecome advanced professionals and researchers in mathematical informatics who canlead technological innovation in terms of mathematics and informatics and contributeto improving the well-being of local people.
-Physics and Applied Physics Program
Physics and Applied Physics Program seeks students who have a strong interest andbasic ability in science and engineering, and who are motivated to become engineers
and researchers who can contribute to the welfare of humankind by driving
technological innovation and contributing to the advancement of culture using their
specialized knowledge and skills.
- Life Science and Material Chemistry Program
Life Science and Material Chemistry Program seeks students who have basic
academic skills in the specialized fields of bioengineering, chemistry, and appliedchemistry, and who are motivated to contribute as highly skilled professionals with
substantial competencies by acquiring a wealth of specialized knowledge andadvanced research skills.
-Earth, Life, Environmental Science Program
Earth, Life, Environmental Science Program seeks students who have a strong
interest and basic skills in earth, life, and environmental sciences, and who are
motivated to become engineers and researchers who can contribute to the welfare ofhumankind by driving technological innovation and contributing to the advancementof culture using their specialized knowledge and skills.
-Mechatronics Program
Mechatronics Program seeks students who have a strong interest and basic skills in
the fields of electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering, and1

who are motivated to become engineers and researchers who can contribute to thewelfare of humankind by driving technological innovation and contributing to theadvancement of culture using their specialized knowledge and skills.
-Materials Science and Engineering Program
Materials Science and Engineering Program seeks students who have a strong
interest and basic skills in the field of materials science and engineering, and who are
motivated to become engineers and researchers who can contribute to the welfare ofhumankind by driving technological innovation and contributing to the advancementof culture using their specialized knowledge and skills.
-Civil Design and Engineering Program
Civil Design and Engineering Program seeks students who have a strong interest andbasic skills in the field of urban and transportation design, and who are motivated to
become engineers and researchers who can contribute to the welfare of humankind
by driving technological innovation and contributing to the advancement of cultureusing their specialized knowledge and skills.
-Advance Clean Energy Program
Advance Clean Energy Program seeks students who have a strong interest and basic
skills in the field of clean energy, and who are motivated to become engineers andresearchers who can contribute to the welfare of humanity by driving technologicalinnovation and contributing to the advancement of culture through the use of their
specialized knowledge and skills.

Basic policy on selection (admission examination types and theirevaluation methods)-Special Admission Examination for International Students
Evaluation will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the interview (including an
academic achievement test (oral)) and application documents (academic records, etc.).

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Admission Overview of the Graduate School of Science andEngineering (October 2024 Enrollment)
Admission Quota
Admission Quota
Major

Department of
Science andEngineering

Program nameSpecial Admission Examination forInternational Students

Mathematics and Informatics

A few

Physics and Applied Physics
Life Science and Material
Chemistry
Earth, Life, Environmental
Science

A few

Mechatronics

A few

Materials Science andEngineering

A few

Civil Design and Engineering

A few

Advance Clean Energy

A few

A few
A few

Admission Schedule
Department of Science and Engineering
Special Admission Examination for International Students
Deadline forApplication for
Qualification Screening(Applicable only)
Application Period
Print out the
Examination Voucher

Date of Examination
Announcement ofAcceptance
Enrollment Procedures(Deadline)

Thursday, June 27, 2024
The result of the screening will be notified to the applicant
by the day before the start of the application process foreach entrance examination.
Friday, July 12 to Friday, July 19, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024 (Scheduled)(You will be able to print out your Examination Voucher
from the online application site after the date of issuanceof your Examination Voucher.)
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024 (Scheduled)3Admission Overview of the Graduate School of Science andEngineering (April 2025 Enrollment)
Admission Quota
Admission Quota
Major

Department of
Science andEngineering

Program nameSpecial Admission Examination forInternational Students

Mathematics and Informatics

A few

Physics and Applied Physics
Life Science and Material
Chemistry
Earth, Life, Environmental
Science

A few

Mechatronics

A few

Materials Science andEngineering

A few

Civil Design and Engineering

A few

Advance Clean Energy

A few

A few
A few

Admission Schedule
Department of Science and Engineering
Special Admission
Examination forInternational Students(First call for applications)
Deadline forApplication for
Qualification
Screening(Applicable only)
Application Period

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Special Admission
Examination for International
Students(Second call for
applications)(Scheduled)
Friday, November 29, 2024

The result of the screening will be notified to the applicant
by the day before the start of the application process foreach entrance examination.

Friday, July 12 to Friday,
Monday, December 16 toJuly 19, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
Print out the
Friday, August 2, 2024
Friday, February 14, 2025
Examination Voucher (Scheduled)(Scheduled)(You will be able to print out your Examination Voucher from the online applicationsite after the date of issuance of your Examination Voucher.)4

Date of Examination
Announcement ofAcceptance
Enrollment
Procedures(Deadline)

Wednesday, August 21,
2024
Tuesday, September 3,
2024
Wednesday, March 5,2025 (Scheduled)Thursday, February 27, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
(Scheduled)

A secondary selection may not be conducted depending on whether the first
selection is filled. Whether or not it will be held will be announced on theuniversity website around October 2024.
https://www.gsse.u-toyama.ac.jp/

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I Special Admission Examination for International Students(October 2024 Enrollment)
1. Number of students to be admitted
Program

Admission Quota

Mathematics and Informatics

A few

Physics and Applied Physics

A few

Life Science and Material Chemistry

A few

Science andEarth, Life, Environmental Science

A few

Engineering

Mechatronics

A few

Materials Science and Engineering

A few

Civil Design and Engineering

A few

Advance Clean Energy

A few

Departmentof(Note) Applicants must consult in advance with the faculty advisor of the program andfield of education they wish to pursue regarding the direction of their education andresearch, etc. Applicants who have not yet decided on a faculty advisor are not eligible
to apply.

2. Eligibility of application
Applicants must have non-Japanese citizenship and hold the residence status of‘Student’ at the time of admission as stipulated by the Immigration Control and Refugee
Recognition Act, and meet one of the following qualifications. Those who are expected
to obtain the residence status of ‘Student’ may also apply.
(1)

Those who have graduated from a Japanese university, or are expected tograduate by September, 2024.

(2)

Those who have received, or are expected to receive a bachelor’s degree from aJapanese university by September 30, 2024 according to the provisions of Article
104, Paragraph 7 of the School Education Law.

(3)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete 16 years of education inforeign countries by September, 2024.

(4)

Those who live in Japan and completed, or are expected to complete 16 years ofeducation in correspondence courses from a foreign-affiliated educational
institution by September, 2024.

(5)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by September, 2024, a
foreign university program offered at an educational facility in Japan that6

recognized as having foreign educational system and designated by the Ministerof Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(here in after referred toas MEXT). (only for those who are recognized as completing a 16-years ofeducation of that country.)(6)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by September 30, 2024,
a program of a foreign university or a foreign educational institution (limited towhich its comprehensive progress of education and research have been
evaluated by an external personnel certified by its government or its related
agency, or an institution designated as equivalent by the Minister of MEXT) which
requires more than three years to graduate and have been awarded a degree
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

(7)

Those who have completed a specialized course at a specialized training college
designated by the Minister of MEXT, after the date stipulated by the Minister of
MEXT, after the date stipulated by the Minister of MEXT. (The terms of study
must be four years or more, and must meet the other criteria stipulated by the
Minister of MEXT.)(8)

Those who have graduated from a university or college designated by the
Ministry of Education Notification No. 5 of February 7, 1953 (those who are
deemed to have academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of university
graduates for admission to graduate schools and specialized courses atuniversities) or those who are expected to graduate by September 2024.

(9)

Those who have been enrolled in a university for 3 or more years or has
completed a 15-year school education course in a foreign country , and has beenrecognized by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of
Toyama as having the prescribed credits with excellent academic results by
September 30, 2024.

(10)

Those who are from counties where it does not take 16 years to graduate fromuniversity, and meet the following two conditions and have been recognized by
the Graduates School of Science and Engineering for Education,University of
Toyama as having academic abilities equivalent or superior to those of university
graduates.
a. Those who, after completing university education, have been engaged or are
expected to be engaged in research as research students or researchers for atleast one year at university or research institutes equivalent to interuniversity
research institute by September 30, 2024.
b. Those who will reach the age of 22 by September 30, 2024.

(11)

Those who will reach the age of 22, and have been recognized by individual
screening in the Graduates School of Science and Engineering, University of7Toyama as having academic abilities equivalent or superior to those of university
graduates.
(Note) Please refer to page 20～21 for more information about the certification of case(9),(10),or (11).

3. Selection methods(1) The selection of applicants is based on a comprehensive evaluation of theapplicant's academic performance at their home university and an interview(including an oral academic test).
(2) Examination date and venue:
Date

Examination

Time

Subjects

Examination Venue

Oral

Wednesday, August21, 2024

examination

From 9:30(including an

or from 13:30

oral academic

University of Toyama Gofuku
Campus(3190 Gofuku, Toyama City)

test)* For those who reside overseas and have difficulty coming to University of Toyama
due to unavoidable circumstances, it is possible to take the examination online.

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II Special Admission Examination for International Students(April 2025 Enrollment)
1. Number of students to be admitted
Program

Admission Quota

Mathematics and Informatics

A few

Physics and Applied Physics

A few

Life Science and Material Chemistry

A few

Science andEarth, Life, Environmental Science

A few

Engineering

Mechatronics

A few

Materials Science and Engineering

A few

Civil Design and Engineering

A few

Advance Clean Energy

A few

Departmentof(Note) Applicants must consult in advance with the faculty advisor of the program andfield of education they wish to pursue regarding the direction of their education andresearch, etc. Applicants who have not yet decided on a faculty advisor are not eligible
to apply.

2. Eligibility of application
Applicants must have non-Japanese citizenship and hold the residence status of‘Student’ at the time of admission as stipulated by the Immigration Control and Refugee
Recognition Act, and meet one of the following qualifications. Those who are expected
to obtain the residence status of ‘Student’ may also apply.
(1)

Those who have graduated from a Japanese university, or are expected tograduate by March, 2025.

(2)

Those who have received, or are expected to receive a bachelor’s degree from aJapanese university by March 31, 2025 according to the provisions of Article 104,
Paragraph 7 of the School Education Law.

(3)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete 16 years of education inforeign countries by March, 2025.

(4)

Those who live in Japan and completed, or are expected to complete 16 years ofeducation in correspondence courses from a foreign-affiliated educational
institution by March, 2025.

(5)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March, 2025, a
foreign university program offered at an educational facility in Japan that9

recognized as having foreign educational system and designated by the Ministerof Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(here in after referred toas MEXT). (only for those who are recognized as completing a 16-years ofeducation of that country.)(6)

Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 31, 2025, a
program of a foreign university or a foreign educational institution (limited towhich its comprehensive progress of education and research have been
evaluated by an external personnel certified by its government or its related
agency, or an institution designated as equivalent by the Minister of MEXT) which
requires more than three years to graduate and have been awarded a degree
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

(7)

Those who have completed a specialized course at a specialized training college
designated by the Minister of MEXT, after the date stipulated by the Minister of
MEXT, after the date stipulated by the Minister of MEXT. (The terms of study
must be four years or more, and must meet the other criteria stipulated by the
Minister of MEXT.)(8)

Those who have graduated from a university or college designated by the Ministryof Education Notification No. 5 of February 7, 1953 (those who are deemed tohave academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of university graduates foradmission to graduate schools and specialized courses at universities) or those
who are expected to graduate by March 2025.

(9)

Those who have been enrolled in a university for 3 or more years or has
completed a 15-year school education course in a foreign country , and has beenrecognized by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of
Toyama as having the prescribed credits with excellent academic results byMarch 31, 2025.

(10)

Those who are from counties where it does not take 16 years to graduate fromuniversity, and meet the following two conditions and have been recognized by
the Graduates School of Science and Engineering for Education, University of
Toyama as having academic abilities equivalent or superior to those of university
graduates.
a. Those who, after completing university education, have been engaged or are
expected to be engaged in research as research students or researchers for atleast one year at university or research institutes equivalent to interuniversity
research institute by March 31, 2025.
b. Those who will reach the age of 22 by March 31, 2025.

(11)

Those who will reach the age of 22, and have been recognized by individual
screening in the Graduates School of Science and Engineering, University of10Toyama as having academic abilities equivalent or superior to those of university
graduates.
(Note) Please refer to page 20～21 for more information about the certification of case(9),(10),or (11).

3. Selection methods(1) The selection of applicants is based on a comprehensive evaluation of theapplicant's academic performance at their home university and an interview(including an oral academic test).
(2) Examination date and venue:
First call for applications
Examination

Date

Time

Subjects

Examination Venue

Oral

Wednesday, August21, 2024

examination

From 9:30(including an

or from 13:30

oral academic

University of Toyama Gofuku
Campus(3190 Gofuku, Toyama City)

test)* For those who reside overseas and have difficulty coming to University of Toyama
due to unavoidable circumstances, it is possible to take the examination online.
Second call for applications
Date

Examination

Time

Subjects

Examination Venue

Oral

Thursday, February
27, 2025

examination

From 9:30(including an

or from 13:30

oral academic

University of Toyama Gofuku
Campus(3190 Gofuku, Toyama City)

test)* Second call for applications may not be conducted depending on whether the first callfor applications is filled. Whether or not it will be held will be announced on the university
website around October 2024.
* For those who reside overseas and have difficulty coming to University of Toyama
due to unavoidable circumstances, it is possible to take the examination online.

11General Procedure of Application and Admission
1. Application Period
Test category

Application period

Admission Examination for International Students
Friday, July 12, 2024
(First call for applications including admission in
Friday, July 19, at 16:00
October 2024)
Admission Examination for International Students(Second call for applications)Monday, December 16, 2024 to
Friday, December 20 at 16:00

All documents required for application must be sent by registered express mail (EMSor other traceable means if mailing from abroad) so that they arrive no later than theapplication period. Applications submitted in person will not be accepted. Please mailin plenty of time considering the postal situation.
Please note that applications arriving after the application period will not be accepted.
However, application documents will be accepted even if they reach the University after
the expiration of the application period on condition that they are delivered by registeredexpress mail with a postmark with the date of the day before the application deadline or
before (only a postmark put in Japan is acceptable).
Please note that the University will not respond to inquiries as to whether or not theapplication envelopes sent to the applicant have arrived at the University (or have beendelivered). Please confirm the arrival of the application envelopes by using the tracking
services of the respective companies by his /herself.

2. Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online only. The application procedure is completed
by sending the required documents by registered express mail within the application
period after the registration and payment of the application fee on the Internet
application site.
Please read the following "Online Application Procedure" carefully and follow the
instructions.

12Online Application Procedure
STEP 1
PrepareAccess theonlineapplication
websitePrepareSTEP 2

STEP 3Create anaccount on
My Page

Registerthe contentsof your
application

see page

17

STEP 4

Pay theentrance
examination
fee

STEP 5

Printing
required
documents

Mailing
application
documents

Prepare a PC with an Internet connection and a printer, etc.
It may take time for the required documents* to be issued. Pleasestart preparing them early and ensure that you have them with you
before applying.

STEP 6
Application
completed

Print youradmission
ticketCertificate*Required Documents : An official transcript, data of your photo, etc.

Data of your photo

Access the Online Application Website
Access from theOnline Application
websiteor
the University
websitehttps://e-apply.jp/ds/toyama-gs/
https://www.u-toyama.ac.jp/

After completing registration on the Internet application site (STEP 2), the application is completed by paying theexamination fee (STEP 3), printing and mailing the required documents (STEP 4, STEP 5).
Please note that your application is not complete just by registering.
Online applications are available 24 hours a day.
However, application documents must arrive by 16:00 on the last day of the application period.
Please make sure to give yourself plenty of time when applying.

STEP

1

Create an Account on My Page
Enter the required information according to the instructions on the screen to create an account on My Page.
If you have already registered on My Page, proceed to STEP 4.

① If you are registering for the
first time, click
My Page Registration⑤ From the log-in screen, use
your registered e-mail address
and the default password you
received in step 4 and click② Register your e-mail addressand click on
Send an e-mail for
temporary registration③ Click on thefrom
the user registration screen.
To the log-in page

④ A default password and aregistration URL will be sent toyour registered e-mail address.
*Configure your e-mail settings to receive
e-mails from the @e-apply.jp domain.

⑥ Change your default password.

⑦ Enter your personal informationand clickNext

log-in13⑧ Confirm your personal
information and click
Register this information

* You can proceed to the application procedures by clicking on the
button only while applications are being accepted.

Apply⑨ Registration is complete. Click
To My Page

STEP

2

⑩ When the above page appears,
My Page registration is complete.

You cannot proceed from here onward during times outside the period.
Click on the

Log-out

button.

Register the Contents of Your Application
Make sure to check the procedures and important notices on the screen, and then enter the required fields
according to the instructions on the screen.

① After logging in to My Page,
click on the
button,Apply
and the registration page willappear.

② Select an entrance exam andconfirm the important notices.

③ Select the desired department,etc.

④ Upload a photo.

⑦ Your application is registered.

⑧ Payment methods for
examination fees.

Select Photo
Click on the
button to select a photo.

ple

sam

⑤ Enter your information
entrance (name, address, etc.).

⑥ Confirm the contents of yourapplication.
Application Form (sample)
Click on the
button to check your application form.

Pay
Click on the
button to proceed to the page where
you can pay your entrance
examination fee.

●Convenience stores●ATMs with Pay-easy●Online banking●Credit cards⑨ Document required for the application in PDF format(Sample)*This document can be printed out after the entrance examination fee is paid.

If you have selected “Convenience Stores” or “ATMS with Pay-easy” as your payment method, write down thepayment number, which will appear after the selection of a payment method, in the memo space below, and makethe payment at a convenience store or an ATM with Pay-easy within the designated payment deadline.

For LAWSON, MINISTOP, FamilyMart, ATMS with Pay-easy

For 7-ELEVEN

Customernumber memo
(11 digits)

Payment slip
numberMemo (13 digits)

Confirmation
number memo
(6 digits)

For Daily YAMAZAKI, Seicomart
Online payment
number by
Memo (11 digits)

Receiving agency
number (5 digits)

receiving agency number is
5 8 0 2 1 * Arequiredfor payment Pay-easy.

A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you after the application registration is completed. If you have restricted the reception ofe-mails, please allow e-mails from the sender (@e-apply.jp) to be received. *Please note that confirmation e-mails may be sorted
into your junk e-mail folder, etc.

Please be careful not to enter incorrect information, as the registered information cannot be changed or modified after theapplication registration is completed. However, if you have not yet paid the entrance examination fee, you can substantially modify
the information by re-registering using the correct information.
* Please note that if you have selected a credit card for the “Payment Method for the Entrance Examination Fee,” the payment will be completed
simultaneously with the registration for application.

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STEP

3

Pay the Entrance Examination Fee
Credit Card Payment

Online Banking Payment

You can select this method and make a payment when registering
your application.

【Accepted Credit Cards】
VISA, Master, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MUFG Card, DC Card, UFJ Card, NICOS Card

After registering your application, you will be
redirected to the page of each financial institution
from the current page. Please follow the instructions
on the screen to make the payment.
*For online payment, your bank account must be signed up forinternet banking.

The procedures are completed online.

Payment is completed upon registration.

Convenience Store Payment

Bank ATMs with Pay-easy

Payment at a convenience store can be made using the payment
number that will appear after you have registered the application
information.
●Payment can be madeat a cash register.

●Payment can be made using astore terminal.
Loppi

Payment can be made using thepayment number that will appear
after you have registered theapplication information at bankATMs with Pay-easy by following the
instructions on the ATM screen.
*Please check the “Payment Method Selection” screen to see
the banks that offer this payment method.

Multi-functional
copy machineEnter the required information following the instructions on the screen of each convenience store
terminal or ATM and confirm the details before paying the entrance examination fee.

Convenience Stores

Bank ATMs

7-ELEVEN

Daily YAMAZAKIYAMAZAKI DAILY STORELAWSONMINISTOP

FamilyMart

SeicomartATMs with
Pay-easy

Store cash register

Store cash register

Loppi

Multi-functional copy machineStore cash register

ATMS with Pay-easyTell the cashier thatyou want to make an"Internet Payment"

Tell the cashier thatyou want to make an"Online Payment".

Select “Those whohave a number”.

Select“Payment/Charge(Convenience Store
Payment/Charge)”.

Tell the cashier thatyou want to make an“Internet Payment”

Select “Tax and Fee
Payment,”. etc.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.
Tell the cashier the“online payment
number” (11 digits).

Enter the receiving
agency number“58021”.

Tell the cashier the"payment slip
number" (13 digits).

Tell the cashier the"online payment
number" (11 digits).

Select the“multi-payment
service”.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.

Pay the entrance examination fee
at the cash register.

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Confirm the payment
information.

Confirm the payment
information.

Confirm the payment
information.

Bring the printed application ticket (acceptanceslip) to the cash register to pay the examination
fee in cash. Please pay at the cash register within
30 minutes after the application ticket(acceptance slip) is printed.

Be sure to receive the receipt (receipt slip form).

Pay the entrance
examination fee
at the cash register.

Be sure to receive the statement and receipt.

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Select “Cash” and“Cash Card” and pay
the entrance
examination fee.

Be sure to receive
the statement.

STEP

4

Printing required documents
Please log in from the "Confirm
Application/Print Application Form" buttonand print the application form and otherrequired documents in color on A4 paper.

Application form PDF (image)

STEP

5

Mailing application documents

Please note that your application is not complete just by registering.

Please send the documents required for the application by “Registered express mail" from the post officewindow during the application period.

■ Application Documents
One copy is required for each application registration.
Please refer to pages 19 to 20 of the university's
application guidelines to prepare the documents
required for application.
<Deadline for submission of application documents>〇Special Admission Examination for International
Students(First call for applications including
admission in October 2024)
Must arrive no later than 4:00 p.m.
July 19 (Friday), 2024
※ postmarked by July 18 (Thursday)〇Special Admission Examination for International
Students(Second call for applications)Must arrive no later than 4:00 p.m.
December 20 (Friday), 2024
※ postmarked by December 19 (Thursday)

Post office window

Address sheet

The mailing address for theapplication documents is automaticallyprinted on the address sheet.
Paste the address sheet on a commerciallyavailable square No. 2 envelope(240mm x 332mm)please.

Once received, the application fee and application documents will not be returned except
for reasons specified in the application guidelines.

< Application completed >We will not respond to any inquiries regarding acceptance by telephone or other means.

STEP

6

Print your admission ticket

see page 21

You will be able to print your admission ticket from the online
application site after the date of issuance of your admission ticket.
Please log in from the "Print Examination Ticket" button and print it.
Be sure to print the admission ticket in color on A4 paper and bringit with you on the day of the examination.

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(1) Advance preparation
Documents, etc.

summary

Recommended

Use the following Web browser for Internet filing:

System・Microsoft Edge Latest edition

Environmentst

・Google Chrome Latest edition
・Mozilla Firefox Latest edition
・Apple Safari Latest edition* If you would use a tab function of a browser to simultaneously carry out an application
operation using more than one tab, there may be the case of malfunction, such as,
selected contents are taken over to other tabs. Please refrain from simultaneously
carrying out the application operation using more than one tab.
If you want to go back to the previous screen, please use the "Return" button displayedon the screen instead of the "Back" button of your browser.
* Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can be viewed, but since it is not arecommended environment, it may not be displayed properly from some terminal
screens. In addition, a printing function is required, so please use a computer.

Software needed

Adobe Reader is necessary to view or print the application form that is in a PDF format.

for downloading or

Please download the Adobe Reader software from the following website (freeprinting PDF files
E-mail address

download).
A valid email address is required for your application. Please be ready to provide youremail address when you start your online registration for application.
If you have registered an e-mail address issued by a smartphone or mobile phone
carrier, please follow your carrier's spam filtering instructions and set your e-mail address
so that you can receive e-mails from @e-apply.jp.

PersoalFace photo data by the applicant in the application (jpeg, jpg, png, bmp) is required.

photo

In the upper body, no hat, front-facing, Please prepare a clear photograph taken within 3months prior to submission. File will be up to 10MB.
It should be noted that, if it is determined that it is not suitable as application photos,
there is a case to be re-submitted.

Printer

In order to output the application form and examination admission ticket (PDF), print on
A4 plain paper. You need a color printer that can be used with printing paper (plain paper,
PPC paper, OA common paper, copy paper, etc.). Please to mind.

Square 2 envelope

Use a commercially available No. 2 square envelope (240 mm x 332 mm). Please use
the "address sheet" that is output when you print the admission application form and paste
it on the envelope.

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(2) Examination fee
30,000 yen.
Payment of the application fee will be made after completion of the registration of
application details in STEP 2 on page 14. Please apply through the university's"Internet Application Site (https://e-apply.jp/ds/toyama-gs/)" and pay the application
fee after completing the applicant registration. Please confirm the method of paymentof the examination fee by referring to STEP 3, Pay the Entrance Examination Fee, on
page 15. After paying the application fee, you will be able to print out the applicationform.
A separate handling fee is required for payment of the examination fee. The fee isto be paid by the payer.
In addition, there is a system of exemption from the examination fee for thoseaffected by disasters. For more information, please refer to the University's website.
Once the examination fee has been received, it will not be refunded for any
reason, except in the following cases.
[1] Cases in which a refund of the examination fee may be requested and the amountof refund.
(i) If you paid the application fee but did not apply to the University of Toyama (didnot submit the application documents, etc. or your application was not accepted)[Refund amount] 30,000 yen(ii) In case of double payment of the examination fee [Refund amount] 30,000 yen(iii) If you have paid a large amount of the examination fee [Refund amount] Theamount you have paid in excess of the examination fee
However, the recipient is responsible for the bank transfer fee when returning theloan.
[2] Method of claiming refund
Please fill out the attached "written claim for refund of examination fee" and mail itto the University.
Send to: Accounting Division of Financial Department, University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture 930-8555, Japan
Tel: 076-445-6053(3) Application documents, etc.
Applicants must send the required documents in an envelope with an "address
sheet" attached by registered express mail (EMS or other traceable means if mailingfrom abroad). The required documents will be sent after the payment of theexamination fee in STEP 3 on page 15 is completed.

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① Documents to be printed from the Internet application site
Documents, etc.
Notes
Application for
Please print out the application form in A4 size in color from the Internet
１
admission
application site. Printing is available after payment of the application fee.
Please print out the application form in A4 size in color from the Internet
application site.
２
Address sheet
Attach it to a commercially available kakugata 2 envelope (240mm x
332mm) without peeling off.
Please print out the application in A4 size from the Internet application site.
３
PledgeSee "10. Security Export Control" on page 25.
Be sure to check the printed information for errors.

② Documents to be prepared by applicants
Documents, etc.
Relevant applicantsCertificate of graduation University graduate
1 (Certificate of expected (Persons expected tograduation)*
graduate)
All applicants

Description
The document shall be prepared by thepresident or dean of the university theapplicant graduated from.
The document shall be prepared and sealedby the president or dean of the university the
2 Academic Transcript*
applicant graduated from. However, nosealing is required when anti-counterfeiting
and anti-copying paper is used.
Applicants who have The document shall be prepared by the headenrolled in a graduate of the graduate school the applicant is
Letter of approval forschool of anotherattending or head of the applicant’s
3 taking the examination university or areorganization.
(Any form acceptable) employed in agovernment or public
office, company, etc.
Letter of Reason for
All applicantsMust be written by the applicant.
4 Application(Designated form)
Applicants of foreign Foreign nationals currently residing in Japannationality only.
are requested to submit a copy of their
Copyof
Certificateofresidence certificate (indicating a clear status
5 Residence, etc.
of residence) or a copy of their residence card
(both sides) issued by the mayor of the city,
town or village they reside in.
(Note) Documents written in a foreign language other than English must be accompanied
by documents translated into Japanese or English.
(1) It is also acceptable to fill out the designated forms using a PC. When filling out theforms with a writing tool, please use a black ballpoint pen and write in block letterscarefully. The designated forms shall be downloaded from our website and printed out
in A4 size. Please do not fill in the * marked fields.
(2) applicants for admission examination for international students based on the eligibility(2) of general admission examination, the specified documents (degree certificate,evidence of applying for the awarding of the degree certificate, etc.) must be submitted.

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(3) The use of generative AI such as ChatGPT in documents prepared by applicants is
prohibited.

3. Examination of Eligibility for Application
Applicants for admission examination for international students based on the eligibility(9), (10), (11) for general admission examination need to be assessed in advance.
Therefore, they are requested to contact us in advance, and should apply with thenecessary documents in time for the following application deadline.
Test category

Application deadline(First call for applications including admission in
October 2024)
16:00 on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Admission Examination for International Students(Second call for applications)
16:00 on Friday, November 29, 2024
Admission Examination for International Students
If you hand in the documents in person to the University, they are accepted between
9:00 and 16:00.
If you mail them, they must arrive by 16:00 on the application deadline date.
For inquiry and procedures about Examination of Eligibility for Application, contact:
Examination Section of Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs Section,
Schools of Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Design, University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture 930-8555, JapanThe following documents are required for the Examination of Eligibility for Application.
Eligibility for
application

Application documents[1] Application for Examination of Eligibility for Application (Designated form)[2] Academic Transcript (in the form of the universities and faculties in which
the applicant has enrolled)
Eligibility for[3] Letter of Recommendation [for Examination of Eligibility for Application]
application (9)(Designated form)* Persons who[4] Certificate of Enrollment (Not required for current University of Toyama
have been enrolled students)
in a university for at [5] Education curriculum of the university or others in which the applicant
least 3 years (orhas enrolled
expected to do so) [6] Statement of Purpose (Designated form)[7] Self-addressed envelope (Clearly indicate your name and address on a
Chokei 3 envelope and affix postal stamps worth amount required forexpress mail.)20[1] Application for Examination of Eligibility for Application (Designated form)[2] Academic Transcript (in the form of the universities and faculties in which
Eligibility forthe applicant has enrolled)
application (9)[3] Certificate of enrollment (in the form of the university and faculty in which* A person who has the applicant has enrolled)
completed a 15[4] Education curriculum of the university or others in which the applicant
year school
has enrolled
education course in [5] Statement of Purpose (Designated form)
a foreign country. [6] Self-addressed envelope (Clearly indicate your name and address on a
Chokei 3 envelope and affix postal stamps worth amount required forexpress mail..)[1] Application for Examination of Eligibility for Application (Designated form)[2] Academic Transcript (in the form of the universities and faculties in which
the applicant has enrolled)[3] Certificate of graduation (in the form of the university/faculty from which
you graduated)
Eligibility for[4] Certificate (or provisional certificate) of Research Career issued byapplication (10)universities, research institutions, etc.
[5] Statement of Purpose (Designated form)[6] Self-addressed Envelope (Clearly indicate your name and address on a
Chokei 3 envelope and affix postal stamps worth amount required forexpress mail.)[1] Application for Examination of Eligibility for Application (Designated form)[2] Academic Transcript (in the form of the school, etc. you are from)[3] Certificate of graduation (in the form of the school, etc. you are from)[4] Certificate (or provisional certificate) of Research Career issued by
Eligibility foruniversities or research institutions, or certificate (or provisional certificate)application (11)of work experience[5] Statement of Purpose (Designated form)[6] Self-addressed envelope (Clearly indicate your name and address on a
Chokei 3 envelope and affix postal stamps worth amount required forexpress mail.)(Note) Documents written in a foreign language other than English must be
accompanied by documents translated into Japanese or English.
Others(1) Eligibility for application (9) is for applicants who wish to skip the entrance
examination, so 4th year students do not need to be screened.
(2) The results of the Examination of Eligibility for Application will be
notified to the applicant by the day before the application for eachadmission examination is opened.

４. Print out the Examination Voucher and Examination Instructions(1) The examination voucher will be available for printing on the Internet application site
after the date of issuance of the voucher after the University receives the application
documents sent by the applicant. When the examination voucher is ready to be printed,
we will notify the applicant's e-mail address registered at the time of Internet application.

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(2) Log in to My Page from "Login" on the Internet application site. In order to log in, youwill need [your email address and the password you set yourself].
(3) After log in, please download the examination voucher. Please print out theexamination voucher in color on A4 paper and bring it with you on the day of theexamination. Please be sure to read the "Precautions for the Examination" printed withthe examination voucher. Please be sure to read them carefully before taking theexamination.
Precautions(1) After printing the examination voucher, be sure to check the information on it. If theinformation is different from what you registered for the application, please contact
Examination Section of Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs Section,
Schools of Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Design as soon as possible.
Also, be sure to check that the examination number on the computer screen and thenumber on the printed examination voucher match.
(2) Even if you do not receive an e-mail, please log in to the Internet application site andprint out the examination voucher and precautions for the examination.
(3) The number you receive when you register your application online is not yourexamination number. Please be sure to bring your examination voucher with you on the
day of the examination, as you will not be allowed to take the examination using yourreception number.
(4) On the day of the examination, it is not acceptable to present the examination voucher
by displaying it on the screen of a smartphone or other such device. Be sure to bring
the printed examination voucher and keep it in a safe place after the examination.

5. Announcement of Successful Applicants
At the time of the day shown below, the examinee number of each successful
applicant will be posted on the website of the University of Toyama, and a Letter ofAcceptance will be mailed to each successful applicant.
We will not respond to any inquiries by telephone or other means.
Test category
Date of announcement(First call for applications including admission in
October 2024)
15:00 on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Special Admission Examination for International
Students(Second call for applications)
Special Admission Examination for International 15:00 on Friday, March 7, 2025
Students
Website of University of Toyama https://www.gsse.u-toyama.ac.jp/

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6. Admission Procedure
The admission procedure is as follows. More details will be separately notified to thesuccessful applicants.
(1) Admission procedure starting date
Test category

Admission procedure starting date

(October 2024 Enrollment)
Special Admission Examination for International Friday, September 13, 2024 (Scheduled)
Students(First call for applications)
Special Admission Examination for International Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Scheduled)
Students(Second call for applications)
Special Admission Examination for International Friday, March 14, 2025 (Scheduled)
Students(2) Expenses required for the admission procedure[1] Enrollment fee: 282,000 yen (Subject to change)
The Enrollment Fee shown above is the planned amount. If it is revised at the timeof enrollment, the new Enrollment Fee will apply.
[2] Other expenses: The successful applicants must pay other expenses, including the
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, etc.
(Note 1) Tuition fees must be paid after enrollment. The exact amount of the tuition
fees and detailed payment method will be announced at the time of theadmission procedure.
<Reference> Tuition fee for academic year 2024: 535,800 yen per annum
If a successful applicant declines the admission, be sure to complete
the procedure in writing (any form acceptable).
(Note 2) Persons who find it difficult to pay the enrollment fee and tuition fee may
be exempted or deferred from collection after deliberation. Persons who
desire to apply for a scholarship will be screened and may be granted ascholarship loan by the Japan Student Services Organization, etc.
(3) Remarks
If you do not complete the admission procedure within the Admission procedure
period, you will be considered to have declined the admission.

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7. Handling of Personal Information of ApplicantsPersonal information possessed by University of Toyama shall be handled based on
the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and University of Toyama Personal
Information Protection Policy.
(1) Personal information (including name, address, etc.) of applicants obtained throughthe application shall be used for ① application and selection procedure, ②announcement of successful applicants, ③ admission procedure, ④ survey/studyof the selection method, and ⑤ operations associated with these purposes.
(2) Personal information of those who completed the admission procedure obtained
through the application shall be used for post-admission operations related to ①
academic affairs (registration, study guidance, etc.), ② student support (healthcare, application for tuition exemption/scholarship, career support, etc.), ③ tuitioncollection work, and ④ statistical survey and data analysis.
(3) Only the examinee’s numbers, names and addresses of successful applicants may
be used for contact with the Alumni Association or Co-op as an affiliatedorganizations. If successful applicants do not wish to have any contact with theseorganizations, inform the office below.
Contact: Examination Section of Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs
Section, Schools of Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Design, University of
Toyama, 3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, 930-8555, Japan(4) University of Toyama may have contractors do some kind of university operations.
When conducting the operations, all or part of the personal information obtained
shall be provided to the contractor within the limit necessary to perform theoperations, however, University of Toyama supervise the use of information toensure compliance with confidentiality.

8. Precautions(1) If any submitted application document is incomplete, the application may not be accepted.
(2) If the examination fee is not fully paid, the application will not be accepted.
(3) Once an application has been filed, any changes to the documents will not be accepted.
(4) Accepted application documents will not be returned for any reason.
(5) Be sure to bring the Examination Voucher with you when taking the examination.
(6) Those who failed to take any part of the designated examination will be excluded fromthe process of selection for admission.
(7) Even after admission has been granted, if any discrepancy is found with theinformation in the submitted documents, the admission may be cancelled.
(8) For inquiries related to the application and other matters, contact:.
Examination Section of Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs Section,24

Schools of Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Design, University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture 930-8555, Japan
Phone: 076-445-6399

9. Preliminary Consultation for Applicants with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities who wish to receive special consideration to take theadmission examination and study are requested to consult with the Examination Sectionof Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs Section, Schools of Science,
Engineering, and Sustainable Design before filing the application.
Applicants for the Preliminary Consultation may need to submit a medical certificate
issued by a doctor and documents specifying following information.
･Type(s) of disabilities and the degree of severity･Items for special arrangements required during the entrance examination･Items for special arrangements required in classes after enrollment･Situation of daily life and other related information[1] Consultation deadline
Test category
Application deadline(First call for applications including admission in
October 2024)
16:00 on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Admission Examination for International Students(Second call for applications)
Admission Examination for International Students 16:00 on Friday, November 29, 2024
[2] Contact: Examination Section of Admissions Office, Academic and Student Affairs
Section, Schools of Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Design,
University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture 930-8555, Japan
Phone: 076-445-6399

10. Security Export Control
The University of Toyama has established the "University of Toyama Security Export
Control Regulations" based on the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", andconducts strict screening for security export control in the perspective of providing
technology and export of research equipment and materials. If applicants who fallunder any of the regulated items, you may not be able to get the permission to enroll,and receive the desired education at the university. There may be restrictions on yourdesired research activities. For more information, please visit the University website.
[Reference] "University of Toyama Security Export Control Regulations"
URL http://www3.u-toyama.ac.jp/soumu/kisoku/pdf/0110401.pdf

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Outline of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering(Master's Course)
1. Purpose
The Graduate School of Science and Engineering aims to nurture highly specialized
professionals who enable innovation that transcends the boundary between scienceand engineering fields by acquiring not only basic abilities in a wide range of studies
and advanced specialized knowledge, but also good ethics and creativity to develop
something new.

2. Requirements for Completion
A master's degree will be awarded to students who have been enrolled in the
Graduate School of Science and Engineering of the University for 2 years or more,
have acquired 30 or more credits from the designated courses of each program, andhave passed the dissertation review.
However, with regard to the period of enrollment, if a student has achieved excellent
research results, a master’s degree will be awarded to the student on condition thathe/she is enrolled in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering for at least 1
year.
The degrees awarded in each program are as follows:(Degree to be awarded)
Mathematics and Informatics Program

Master of Mathematics and Informatics

Physics and Applied Physics Program

Master of Science and Engineering

Life

ScienceandMaterial

Chemistry Master of Science and Engineering

ProgramEarth, Life, Environmental Science Program Master of Science
Mechatronics Program

Master of Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Master of Engineering

Program
Civil Design and Engineering Program

Master of Engineering

Advance Clean Energy Program

Master of Science and Engineering

3. Long-term Study System
Long-term study system is for student who has a full-time occupation anddifficulty completing his/her Master’s Course within the standard study period

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student may extend the study period of up to 4 years.
If application is approved at the time of admission, the student will pay the total
amount of the tuition fee of 2 years evenly divided for each semester in the
period approved.
The details of the Long-term study system, including the application method,
will be informed when we send the documents for the admission procedure by
mail.
Note that applications may not be approved.

4. Fields of Education, Teaching Staff in Charge and Research Overview(Note) 1. 〇 indicates a faculty member who can be your advisor.
2. Faculty members marked with an asterisk (*1) are scheduled
to retire in March 2025. Faculty members marked with anasterisk (*2) are scheduled to retire in March 2026.
(1) Mathematics and Informatics
Field of
Education
Academic Advisor

Research Overview

Mathematical
Analysis

Prof. Masato Kikuchi〇
Prof. Takashi Koda〇
Prof. Setsuo Nagai〇*2
Prof. Keiko Fujita〇
Associate Prof. Tatsuya Kawabe〇
Associate Prof. Iwao Kimura〇
Assistant Prof. Yuki Shimizu

Number theory, Differential
geometry, Topology, Complex
analysis, Real analysis, and soon.

Mathematical
Science ofInformation

Prof. Kei-ichi Ueda〇
Prof. Yasuhiro Fujita〇*2
Prof. Hiroyuki Yamane〇
Project Prof. Katsuhiko Sato〇
Associate Prof. Masakazu Akiyama 〇Associate Prof. Hideo Deguchi〇
Project Lecturer Tomoki Uda

Algebra, Theory of functional
equations, Applied analysis,
Numerical analysis, Probability
theory, and so on.

Prof. Shigeki Hirobayashi〇
Associate Prof. Tadanobu Misawa〇
Assistant Prof. Masaya Hasegawa

We conduct education andresearch on digital signal
processing and its applications.
Signals of interest include audio,
imaging, economics, finance,
cosmic rays, biological signal,and, many others. The processingof such signals includes
denoising, compression,visualization techniques, andbrain-computer interfaces.

Computer
Software
System27

Medical
Ultrasonics

Prof. Hideyuki Hasegawa〇
Associate Prof. Ryo Nagaoka〇
Assistant Prof. Masaaki Omura〇

Biological
Information
Processing

Prof. Toshihide Tabata〇
Associate Prof. Mamoru Takamatsu〇

Information
Communication
Networks

Lecturer Takuma Watanabe

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We conduct education andresearch on the theory andapplications of noninvasive
ultrasonic imaging and sensing ofmorphological and functional
information of biological bodies. In
particular, we develop advanced
signal- and image-processing
techniques, such as ultrasonic
beamforming, target motion
estimation, and tissue
viscoelasticity estimation, forultrasonic measurements.
We conduct education andresearch in bioinformatics. We
investigate the relationshipbetween gene sequence, protein
structure/function, eural/cardiac
function, behavior, and diseaseusing computer protein structure
modeling, in-silico pathogenicity
prediction, andelectrophysiological/behavioral
measurements. We also conduct
education and research on visual
information processing
engineering, color engineering,evaluation and analysis of CG/3D visible images, optical andvisual environment engineering,traffic visual environmentengineering, urban landscapelighting, and the development of
universal designs for elderly
persons and people withsynesthesia.
We conduct education andresearch on optical signal
processing, transmission systems
for the signals of emergency
events such as earthquakes,
modulation systems, transmission
systems, optical communication
systems, and information
communication networks.

Artificial
Intelligence

Quantum
Information

Computational
Biophotonics

HumanComputer
Interaction

Prof. Shangce Gao〇
Assistant Prof. Zhenyu Lei

We conduct education andresearch on the design, analysis,
and evaluation of various artificial
intelligent methodologies,
including the artificial neuralnetworks which are inspired by
the human brain’s architecture
and information processing
mechanisms, the deep learningwhich is able to learn by itself,
particle swarm optimization, antcolony optimization, error backpropagation method, genetic
algorithm, evolutionary strategy,
and other machine learningtechnologies.

Prof. Kiyoshi Tamaki〇
Lecturer Akihiro Mizutani

We are working on quantum
information where application ofquantum mechanics offers
revolutionary improvements to
information processing. In
particular, we are aiming at therealization of quantum
communication, such as quantum
key distribution and quantum
repeaters.

Prof. Takashi Katagiri〇
Associate Prof. Yusuke Oshima〇

We conduct research andeducation aimed at creating basic
principles of next-generation
medical measurement anddiagnostic technology andbuilding an academic system bycombining photon science, laser
spectroscopy, opticalcommunication technology andinformation science.

Prof. Takayuki Nozawa〇
Associate Prof. Shigeki Ikeda〇

We conduct education andresearch on the analysis andevaluation of human cognitionand social interaction, and on thedesign of information
technologies that support people's
intellectual activities in real life.
For this purpose, we use acombination of multimodal
measurement of brain,
psychological, physiological, andbehavioral activities with data
science and artificial intelligence
techniques.

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(2) Physics and Applied Physics
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

Research Overview

Solid State
Physics

Prof. Tomohiko Kuwai〇
Associate Prof. Takashi Tayama〇
Assistant Prof. Yuji Matsumoto〇

Magnetic, electrical and thermal
properties of condensed matterincluding strongly correlated
electron systems at low
temperatures.

Nanophysics

Prof. Hiroyuki Ikemoto〇
Associate Prof. Keisuke Hatada〇

Structures and properties ofnanoparticles and disorderedsystems．

Theoretical
Physics

Prof. Takeshi Kurimoto〇*1
Associate Prof. Mitsuru Kakizaki〇

Theoretical elementary particle
physics, cosmology and related
topics.

Microwave
Physics

Prof. Kaori Kobayashi〇
Associate Prof. Katsunari Enomoto〇

Microwave and laser
spectroscopy of molecules;
Control of molecular motion．

Prof. Yoshiki Moriwaki〇
Associate Prof. Kazuhiro Yamamoto〇Development of coherent lightsources and their application toprecise optical measurements,
spectroscopic works andgravitational wave detection.

Prof. Masayuki Mori〇

We study fabrication processes,
epitaxial growth, andcharacterization technologies forsemiconductor devices in order torealize next-generation highperformance integrated circuits.

Prof. Hiroyuki Okada〇*2
Associate Prof. Toshio Kikuta〇

We conduct education andresearch in the physics andelectro-optics of organic
materials, the basic science andtechnology of electron devices,and light quantum computing
applications, e.g., in liquid crystal
devices, organic light-emitting
devices, organic- basedtransistors, organic sensing
devices, organic-based solar
cells. The physical properties,
crystal structure and its
applications of single crystals, thinfilms and nanomaterials of
ferroelectrics and oxide
semiconductors are also
investigated.

Laser Physics

Nanoelectronics
Engineering

Electron Device
Engineering30

Organic Optical
DeviceEngineering

Microstructure
ControlEngineering

Solid StateEngineering

MetallurgicalEngineering ofIron and SteelMaterials

Computational
Materials
Engineering

Prof. Shigeki Naka〇

We conduct education andresearch on optical and electricalproperties, structure control,
electro-optical conversion, opticalelectrical conversion of organic
electronic materials, and theirapplications based on opticalcontrol, e.g. organic light-emitting
devices, organic photodiodes,
organic photovoltaic cells, andother organic optical devices.

Prof. Kenji Matsuda〇
Associate Prof. Seungwon Lee
Assistant Prof. Taiki Tsuchiya

The microstructure control
engineering course is focused on
establishing and designing new
metallic materials for energy
saving and environmental
conservation. Research topics
also include advanced
microstructure control
technologies using high-resolution
transmission electron microscopy
and scanning electron
microscopy.

Associate Prof. Takahiro Namiki〇

We conduct education andresearch on the electric,
magnetic, and thermal properties
of superconductors, magnetic
materials, and cryogenic
materials of alloys, intermetallic
compounds, and conductiveoxides to achieve improved
performance and applications of
the materials.

Prof. Hideki Ono〇

Targets of education and research
are elemental technologies of the
production of high performanceiron and steel materials. The main
subjects are 1) energy saving andreduction of environmental loads
in iron- and steel-making
processes, 2) development ofhigh purity refining method, 3)
control of inclusions in steel, and
4) Recycling of ferrous scraps.

Prof. Norio Nunomura〇

In order to understand and apply
the diversity and complexity of the
microscopic structure of materials,
we conduct education andresearch on material design,
structural analysis and functional
prediction from atomic scale using
computer simulation.

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Plasma Physics

Atomic andmolecular
physics

Fluid
Geophysics

Communication
Systems
Engineering

Associate Prof. Yasuhiro Nariyuki〇

Nonlinear and nonequilibrium
phenomena in plasmas, andapplication of mathematicalmodeling

Prof. Yasumasa Hikosaka〇
Lecturer Hayato Ohashi〇

We deepen the understanding offundamental atomic and molecular
processes induced by collisions
with short-wavelength light andhighly-charged ions, and conduct
education on the physics of fewquantum many-body systems.

Prof. Kazuma Aoki
Associate Prof. Wataru Shimada

Research on the phenomena ofchanges in the atmosphere,
oceans, land, and cryosphere that
constitute the Earth's climate
system and their interactions, andenvironmental science researchon the physical properties ofsnow, ice, and clathrate hydrates
and atmospheric particulatematter by physical methods

Associate Prof. Kazuhiro Honda

Education and research will be
conducted on advanced use ofcomputers, development of new
frequency resources, andcommunication systems,
including electromagnetic field
analysis, signal processing,communication and networkrelated technologies, and devices
and measurement systems
operating in the short millimeterand terahertz wave bands, which
are unexplored areas.

(3) Life Science and Material Chemistry
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

Nanomaterials
Chemistry

Lecturer Hiroyasu Nishi〇

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Research Overview
We study preparation, physicaland chemical properties, andphotofunctions of metal andcompound semiconductor
nanomaterials. We also focus onnovel nanofabrication techniques
based on electrochemical andphotoelectrochemical methods

Physical
Chemistry

Coordination
Chemistry

Organic
Chemistry

NaturalProducts
Chemistry

Prof. Koichi Nozaki〇
Associate Prof. Honoh Suzuki〇
Lecturer Munetaka Iwamura〇

Photophysics andphotochemistry of luminescentorganic compounds or transitionmetal complexes using ultrafast
laser spectroscopy. Solution
chemistry and thermodynamics
for potential applications inmedicine and optical devices.

Prof. Kiyoshi Tsuge〇
Associate Prof. Hideki Ohtsu〇

Coordination compounds, being
composed of metal ions andorganic/inorganic ligands, havehuge diversity and potential. In
this laboratory, coordination
compounds with novel structuresand properties are being
prepared. Our interests are
divided into three areas:
1. emissive coordination
complexes;
2. multinuclear complexes that
respond to external stimuli; and3. functional complexes, inspiredby renewable energy conversion
in nature, which exhibit catalytic
activity toward the reduction ofCO₂, O₂, and N₂.

Prof. Naoto Hayashi〇
Assistant Prof. Junro Yoshino〇

We synthesize numerous
compounds with new, hitherto
unknown properties, and theninvestigate the intricacies of theirstructures. Some of thecompounds we have createdinclude fragrant compounds andemerald crystals. The nature ofsuch compounds and theirmolecular structure are
intimately related. Currently, weare developing compounds thatare highly responsive to heat,
light, and magnetic fields.

Associate Prof. Masahiro Miyazawa〇*2
Lecturer Hajime Yokoyama

Numerous bioactive organic
compounds occur in nature,
many of which possess complex
structures with large numbers ofasymmetrical carbon atoms. We
are developing useful reactions
for the synthesis of suchcomplex-structured organic
compounds, and applying thesecompounds to the synthesis of
bioactive natural products.

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Biofunctional
Chemistry

Prof. Yoshiya Ikawa〇
Lecturer Shigeyoshi Matsumura

Engineering
based onGenetic
Information

Prof. Nobuyuki Kurosawa〇
Associate Prof. Tatsuhiko Ozawa
Project Assistant Prof. Sei-ichi Koike
Assistant Prof. Maki Moriwaki

Pharmacology

Associate Prof. Ichiro Takasaki〇

Biological
Chemistry

Lecturer Michio Sayama*2

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RNAs play versatile roles inbiological systems because they
not only serve as a genetic
material but also act asfunctional molecules. We study
the molecular basis of naturally
occurring RNAs with catalytic
and receptor functions. Anotherinterest of our group lies in theartificial generation of RNAs withdesirable functions throughrational and evolutional
approaches.
Education and research will be
conducted on 1) development
and engineering of monoclonal
antibodies for diagnostic andtherapeutic use, 2) analysis ofregulatory mechanisms of
intracellular organelles, or 3)
production of substances byapplying biological reactionengineering.
Our aim is to provide
researchers and engineers withthe knowledge and technology ofpharmacology and genetic
engineering. Our research groupaims to elucidate themechanisms of chronic pain andneuropsychiatric disorders anddevelop new medications
against them.
We investigate the relationshipbetween the metabolism of adrug or toxin and the expressionof drug efficacy or toxicity, thepurification of metabolic
enzymes, the conversion ofenvironmental pollutants touseful materials using enzymes
or microorganisms, and theapplication of enzymes toorganic syntheses and analyticalchemistry.

ElectricalEngineering on
Cells

Research and education in the
combined fields of cellengineering and electricalengineering. Development of cellmanipulation techniques byapplying electric fields and theirapplication to cell analysis andcell separation.

Lecturer Minoru Suga

Brain and
Neural Systems
Engineering

Prof. Shigenori Kawahara〇

Biomaterials
Process
Engineering

Assistant Prof. Shintaro Iwanaga

Bio-functional
Molecule
Engineering

Prof. Naoki Toyooka〇*2
Assistant Prof. Takuya Okada〇

Process
Systems
Engineering

Associate Prof. Taketoshi Kurooka〇

Protein System
Engineering

Associate Prof. Tomonao Inobe〇35

By using relatively simple
invertebrate neural networks, we
conduct education and researchon phase-dependent processingof sensory information insynchronous neural activities
and dynamic interaction among
the nonlinear oscillators in thebrain as well as between thebrain and rhythmic sensory
inputs.
We conduct education andresearch on biofabrication oftissue/organ by biomedical
engineering and regenerative
medicine engineering throughthe synthesis and processing of
biomaterials with a backgroundin biomaterials engineering.
The principal focus of this groupis the development of the designand synthesis procedure of small
molecules, as well as their
biological evaluation as
candidates in drug discovery.
We conduct education andresearch on process systems
engineering, which addresses
the optimal design, operation,and control of complex systems,
such as chemical, biochemical,
petrochemical, andpharmaceutical processes.
Proteins are necessary forvirtually every activity in thehuman body. Our goal is tounderstand how proteins areproduced and degraded in thecell in terms of protein scienceand biophysics. Based on theabove knowledge, we also aim
to develop novel technologies
that can regulate the lifespans ofproteins for various practicalapplications.

Catalysis,
Energy andMaterial
Engineering

Prof. Noritatsu Tsubaki〇
Associate Prof. Guohui Yang〇

Environmental
and Functional
Molecular
Chemistry

Prof. Shigehiro Kagaya〇
Associate Prof. Makoto Gemmei〇

AppliedInorganic
Chemistry

Prof. Sen-ichi Aizawa〇*2
Associate Prof. Akira Miyazaki〇

Computers andAppliedChemistry

Associate Prof. Tatsuya Ishiyama〇36

We research the development ofenvironmentally friendly catalysis
processes, the green utilizationof natural resources including
biomass and sunlight, thedevelopment of alternative
energy instead of petroleum, andnovel nanomaterials.
Education and research areconducted on the following: 1)
synthesis of materials containing
functional molecules andpolymers, 2) establishment oftechniques using these materials
for separation andpreconcentration of elements,and 3) application of thetechniques to environmental
analysis, treatment ofwastewater, and recovery of rareelements. Research on theadsorption and desorption
behaviors of materials at thesolid-liquid interface, including
the development of surface
modification techniques andantifouling materials, is also
conducted.
Physiological andpharmacological studies haverevealed the sophisticatedfunctions of metal complexes,
which may be related to theirmolecular structures andelectronic states. From theperspective of the engineering
applications of such functions,education and research are
performed to develop highly
functionalized materials andchemicals produced with metal
complexes and their aggregates.
The recent rapid development ofcomputer technology has
enabled us to analyze andpredict various chemical
reactions and molecular
dynamics based oncomputational chemistry. This
class summarizes the basic
theory of ab initio electronic
structure calculations, such as
molecular orbital and density
functional methods.

Biomolecular
Chemistry

Associate Prof. Masafumi Sakono〇

Synthetic andMedicinal
Chemistry

Prof. Hitoshi Abe〇

Environmental
Analytical
Chemistry

Prof. Koji Tohda〇*2
Assistant Prof. Akira Kanno

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Organic chemistry has been
vigorously applied to molecularbiology. Our objectives are toreveal the properties of
biomolecules using various
methods based on chemical
biology. We also engage in thedevelopment of new techniques
for the analysis of intermolecularinteractions, such as proteinprotein interactions.
This field focuses on creation ofnovel “functional organic
molecules” based on theadvanced synthetic organic
chemistry. The newly designed
organic molecules possess
some potential to contribute tovarious fields of science such as
discovery of novel medicines
and agrichemicals. Research inour group is primarily aimed
toward the development of
catalytic reactions and methods
for organic synthesis for thefunctional organic molecules.
We conduct educational
research on the design andsynthesis of highly functional
optical sensor molecules for thesensing of metabolites, such as
glucose or lactate, and ions,such as potassium or sodium, inthe human body, and theapplication of such molecules ina novel optical sensing system
for the minimally invasive
monitoring of vital ions andmetabolites as a tool forbiochemical and clinicalanalyses.

Enviromental
ChemicalEngineering

Assistant Prof. Guiqing Liu

Biomaterial
Designing andEngineering

Associate Prof. Tadashi Nakaji○

Environmental
ChemicalMeasurement

Prof. Hideki Kuramitz

Hydrogen
Isotope
ScienceProf. Takayuki Abe
Associate Prof. Masanori Hara
Associate Prof. Hidehisa Hagiwara
Lecturer Akira Taguchi
Assistant Prof. Satoshi Akamaru(4) Earth, Life, Environmental Science
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

Structural
Biology

Associate Prof. Yuji Yamazaki○
Associate Prof. Kiyoto Maekawa○
Associate Prof. Tsutomu Tsuchida○
Assistant Prof. Kyoko Sato〇

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With comprehending operation
principles of pyrolysis,
combustion, adsorption/
absorption, and fluidized beds,
we conduct education andresearch focusing on energy
saving and environmental
pollution control technologies.
Especially, we make effort on thedevelopment of novel
adsorbents for CO2 capture, andnew technologies for acidic gas
emission control and fluidized
bed granulation.
In our research field, the designof biomaterials and theconstruction of concept for theregenerative medicine areconducted in based on protein
engineering, polymer science,cell biology, and molecularbiology. Especially, we aim toconstruct functional biomaterials
such as screening devices forvarious diseases and supporting
materials for cell transplantation
to cure otherwise intractable
disorders.
Development of analyticalmethods for trace constituents inwater and removal methods for
toxic constituents in wastewater,
research on origin, circulation,and distribution of substances
using trace elements andisotopes, etc.
Research on hydrogen isotope
functionality and functional
materials as fuels for hydrogenenergy and fusion reactors
Research on isotope effects ofhydrogen and tritium
decomposition effects

Research Overview
Morphology, phylogenetic
systematics, and population
dynamics of insects, fishes, birds,
and mammals. Community
structures and dynamics ofinsects and their symbiotic
microorganisms.

Prof. Tatsuya Wakasugi○*2
Prof. Ichirou Karahara○
Lecturer Masayuki Yamamoto
Lecturer Daisuke Tamaoki〇

Genome structure and functions;
Environmental effects ondevelopment of plant organ,
tissue, and cells; plant molecular
genetics.

Regulatory
BiologyProf. Kouhei Matsuda○
Lecturer Norifumi Konno〇
Lecturer Tomoya Nakamachi〇
Lecturer Eri Morioka

Physiology and biochemistry offunctional peptides and their
receptor signaling in fishes,
amphibians, and mammals; sleep
regulations, circadian rhythms
and photoperiodism in insects
and mammals; genetic
manipulation and behavioral
analysis.

Environmental
and Analytical
Chemistry

Prof. Jing Zhang○Prof. Hideki Kuramitz○
Prof. Keiji Horikawa○
Lecturer Kazuto Sazawa〇
Project Assistant Prof. Takanori Kagoshima

Environmental/analyticalchemistry; geochemicalengineering; geochemistry;
paleoceanography; marine
chemistry; bio/chemical sensor

Environmental
BiologyProf. Daisuke Tanaka○
Prof. Naoya Wada○
Prof. Yasushi Yokohata○*2
Prof. Hiroshi Ishii○
Associate Prof. Hiroyuki Kamachi○
Associate Prof. Kenji Kashiwagi○
Lecturer Akihiro Sakatoku〇
Lecturer Tamihisa Ota〇

Environmental biology; ecology;
plant-animal interactions;microbiology; plant physiology;
conservation biology

Solid EarthGeophysics

Prof. Tohru Watanabe○Prof. Naoto Ishikawa○Prof. Akio Katsumata○
Associate Prof. Kazuo Kawasaki○
Assistant Prof.Kohei Hotta〇

Physics of Earth's interior,
Seismology, Geodesy,
Paleomagnetism，Environmental magnetism

GeophysicalFluid Dynamics

Prof. Kazuaki Yasunaga○
Prof. Kazuma Aoki○
Prof. Konosuke Sugiura○
Prof. Bunmei Taguchi○
Prof. Masahiro Hori○
Associate Prof. Wataru Shimada○
Associate Prof. Atsushi Hamada○Meteorology; climate dynamics;
atmospheric physics; ocean
dynamics; glaciology; interactionof atmosphere, hydrosphere andlithosphere; cryosphere science;solid-state physics andenvironmental science of ice andsnow; nucleation and growth ofclathrate hydrates.

Geological
ScienceProf. Shigeru Otoh○*1
Prof. Yasuo Ishizaki○
Prof. Shin-ichi Sano○
Associate Prof. Ken-ichi Yasue○
Associate Prof. Ryo Tateishi
Lecturer Ai Kawamura
Assistant Prof. Hikaru Sawada○

Earth system history; engineering
geology; geoinformatics; hazard
geology; mineral sciences;
paleontology; petrology; resource
geology; sedimentary geology;
seismogeology; tectonics andgeochronology; volcanology.

Cell Biology

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(5) Mechatronics
Field of
Education

Electric Power
SystemEngineering

Academic Advisor

Prof. Hiroaki Ito○
Assistant Prof. Taichi Takezaki

Advanced
Power Systems Prof. Toshio Inoue〇(Joint Research Assistant Prof. Akira Koide
Chair)

EnergyConversion
Engineering

Prof. Takahisa Ohji○
Associate Prof. Kenji Amei○

Dynamical
Systems andRobotics

Prof. Kenji Hirata○
Associate Prof. Hideki Toda○
Associate Prof. Junya Yamauchi○
Assistant Prof. Tam Willy Nguyen

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Research Overview
We conduct education andresearch on advanced highvoltage and plasma engineering,such as pulsed power technology
and its application to intense
pulsed particle beam, highdensity pinched plasma andatmospheric pressure plasma for
applications to nuclear fusion,material and environmental fields.
We also study research related todevelopment of high-power
microwave, laboratory
astrophysics, and lightningobservation.
Education and research will be
conducted on advanced analyticalmethods required for the stable
operation and planning of power
grids in the future, including
methods for evaluating the impactof the mass introduction ofrenewable energy on power
quality and grid stability, which
has been attracting increasing
attention in recent years toward
the realization of carbon
neutrality, and countermeasures.
We conduct education andresearch on applied
electromagnetic technologies
such as magnetic levitation,
magnetic bearings, linear motors
and actuators, and powerelectronics technologies, which
are indispensable for naturalenergy generation and highefficiency power conversion in theinterconversion of electricalenergy and mechanical energy.
Our education and research
activities focus on dynamicalsystems, control and robotics.
The topics include decentralized
control, hybrid systems andnetworked control as well as
autonomous mobile robots, bioinspired robots, rehabilitation
robots.

Wave
Communication
Engineering

Associate Prof. Masafumi Fujii○

Communication
Systems
Engineering

Associate Prof. Tatsuo Nozokido○
Associate Prof. Kazuhiro Honda○

Bio-Information
Engineering

Prof. Kazuki Nakajima○

Measurement
Systems
Engineering

Prof. Masayasu Suzuki○*1

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Education and research areconducted in basic and appliedfields of electromagnetic (EM)wave including metamaterials,
interaction between human bodyand EM wave, radio wave
anomaly associated withearthquakes, as well as their
massively-parallel supercomputation from nano to earthscale ranges.
We conduct education andresearch on the advanced
utilization of computers and thedevelopment of new frequency
resources and communication
systems, such as electromagnetic
field analysis, signal processing,
network connection techniques,
and millimeter-wave and terahertz
engineering.
We conduct education andresearch in a wide range of bioinformation systems, such as themethods of analyzing andmeasuring biological informationand the development of healthcare devices, considering both
hardware and software, which are
based on measurement, control,
information processing, andsystem engineering.
We conduct education andresearch on small and integrated
measurement systems developed
using advanced technologies inbiotechnology and electronics,
such as integrated miniaturebiosensors, biochips, andmicroarrayed chips for medical
diagnostics and environmental
monitors.

Nanoelectronics
Engineering

Prof. Masayuki Mori○Electron Device
Engineering

Prof. Hiroyuki Okada○*2
Associate Prof. Toshio Kikuta○

Organic Optical
DeviceEngineering

Prof. Shigeki Naka○
Associate Prof. Masahiro Morimoto○42

We study semiconductor
nanodevices, Micro Electro
Mechanical Systems (MEMS),
and their applications. Resonant
tunneling devices and terahertz
integrated circuits based on them
are among the most active
research subjects. We also study
fabrication processes, epitaxial
crystal growth, andcharacterization technologies forsemiconductor devices in order torealize next-generation highperformance integrated circuits.
We conduct education andresearch in the physics andelectro-optics of organic
materials, the basic science andtechnology of electron devices,and light quantum computing
applications, e.g., in liquid crystal
devices, organic light-emitting
devices, organic- basedtransistors, organic sensing
devices, organic-based solar
cells. The physical properties,
crystal structure and its
applications of single crystals, thinfilms and nanomaterials of
ferroelectrics and oxide
semiconductors are also
investigated.
We conduct education andresearch on optical and electricalproperties, structure control,
electro-optical conversion, opticalelectrical conversion of organic
electronic materials, and theirapplications based on opticalcontrol, e.g. organic light-emitting
devices, organic photodiodes,
organic photovoltaic cells, andother organic optical devices.

SolidMechanics

Prof. Katsuyuki Kida○
Associate Prof. Koshiro Mizobe○

Reliability
Engineering

Prof. Noriyasu Oguma○
Associate Prof. Kenichi Masuda○
Assistant Prof. Mami Iwasaki

Advanced
Materials andForming

Prof. Tomomi Shiratori○
Lecturer Noboru Takano
Assistant Prof. Tatsuya Funaduka

ThermalEngineering

Associate Prof. Koichi Kasaba○
Assistant Prof. Akio Kosaka

Fluid Mechanics

Prof. Sei-ichiro Izawa○
Lecturer Atsushi Kase

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We focus on mechanicalstructures under complex physicalconditions. Their behaviors arelinked to stresses, displacements,and fracture thresholds of thestructures. We conduct education
and research based on thequantitative evaluation of thefracture process and theinvestigation of fracture
mechanisms using experimental
methods, observations, andnumerical analysis.
Based on theory that combines
micro- and macro-scale
approaches to strength andfracture mechanism of machinery,education and research on
structural design, fatigue design,and safe/reliability evaluation
methods are conducted forstructural materials, functional
materials and medical materials.
We conduct education andresearch on the optimal design
and applications of machining
tools, based on improving therequired plasticity characteristics
and working processes of various
structural and functional
materials, involving the control ofmaterials compositions and theanalysis of plastic deformation.
For strength evaluation of
structural components forcryogenic temperature andelectrical and mechanicalproperties evaluation ofsuperconducting materials, we
conduct education and researchon the basics and applications ofMaterial mechanics, Fracture
mechanics, Heat transfer
engineering and Superconducting
engineering.
In addition to basic issues suchas flow instability, turbulence, andflow around objects, education
and research will be conducted
on applied issues such as insect
flight, in vivo flow, and effective
use of natural energy.

Intelligent
MachineProf. Yoshiyuki Matsumura○
Lecturer Masahiro SekimotoControl System

Prof. Toshiyuki Yasuda○

MechanicalProf. Tohru Sasaki○
Information and
Associate Prof. Kenji Terabayashi○
Instrumentation

AppliedMechanoInformatics

Prof. Takeshi Seta○
Lecturer TATIANA Zolotoukhina
Lecturer Daisuke Watanabe(6) Materials Science and Engineering
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

Materials
Forming andEngineering

Prof. Seiji Saikawa○

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For the development of advanced
mechatronics intended to createhigh-precision, high-speed, highresponse machinery, we conduct
education and research on
dynamical analysis and theconfiguration and design of new
mechanical systems.
We conduct education andresearch on development ofcontrol systems such as humancooperation robot systems
considering human emotion,
visual servo systems based onimage processing technology, andswarm systems using evolution
and learning approaches.
Our aim is image-position
measuring of large-scale
environments and force sensing
for micro-handling. We conduct
education and research on thedevelopment of new measuringmethods, systems, and sensors.
We also focus on robotic visionsystems including 3D
measurement and object
recognition based on image
processing.
We conduct education andresearch on numerical analysis
and simulation technology
utilizing computers, to clarify andcontrol various physicalphenomena/property inmechanical engineering problems
such as atomic and molecularmotion, a multiphase flow, and aturbulent flow.

Research Overview
We conduct education andresearch related to the processing
and design of fabricated materials
based on the phase transition
from liquid to solid, through thedevelopment and application ofmelting, casting, and solidification
techniques of metal and theforming of materials, to produce
high-performance and highfunction fabricated materials.

Microstructure
ControlEngineering

Prof. Kenji Matsuda○
Associate Prof. Seungwon Lee○
Assistant Prof. Taiki Tsuchiya

Functional
Material Design
Engineering

Prof. Atsushi Saiki○*2
Associate Prof. Takashi Hashizume○

Materials
Environment
andSurface
Processing

Associate Prof.
Masahiko Hatakeyama○

Solid StateEngineering

Associate Prof. Takahiro Namiki○

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The microstructure control
engineering course is focused on
establishing and designing new
metallic materials for energy
saving and environmental
conservation. Research topics
also include advanced
microstructure control
technologies using high-resolution
transmission electron microscopy
and scanning electron
microscopy.
Education and synthetic researchand development are conductedon the functional materials of
ceramics, metals, and newcomplex materials throughdesigning, structural control,
combining additives such as rareearth metals, improving
fabrication processes, andevaluating their properties andapplications.
In order to improve the corrosion
resistance of metal materials, weinvestigate and instruct about
electrochemical methods invarious alloys. We focus
especially on the characterizationof passivation films and functionalfilms that are fabricated byelectrochemical methods.
We conduct education andresearch on the electric,
magnetic, and thermal properties
of superconductors, magnetic
materials, and cryogenic
materials of alloys, intermetallic
compounds, and conductiveoxides to achieve improved
performance and applications of
the materials.

Materials
Processing
Engineering
Laboratory

Prof. Toshiya Shibayanagi○*2
Associate Prof. Masamichi Yoshida○
Assistant Prof. Takeshi Yamane

MetallurgicalEngineering ofIron and SteelMaterials

Prof. Hideki Ono○

Computational
Materials
Engineering

Prof. Norio Nunomura○

Photofunctional
Material

Prof. Yutaka Takaguchi○

Materials
Plasticity
Engineering

Prof. Tetsuo Aida○
Lecturer Tadayoshi Tsukeda

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Targets of education and researchin this laboratory are the key
fundamental processes forindustrial products, starting fromthe designing of materials
addressing the control ofphenomena in materials throughelucidating their mechanisms, andoptimizing their related production
processes. The main subjects are1)heat and mass transfer
phenomena, 2)visualization
techniques, 3)surfaces andinterfaces, and 4)joining andwelding.
Targets of education and research
are elemental technologies of the
production of high performanceiron and steel materials. The main
subjects are 1) energy saving andreduction of environmental loads
in iron- and steel-making
processes, 2) development ofhigh purity refining method, 3)
control of inclusions in steel, and
4) Recycling of ferrous scraps.
In order to understand and apply
the diversity and complexity of the
microscopic structure of materials,
we conduct education andresearch on material design,
structural analysis and functional
prediction from atomic scale using
computer simulation.
Education and research areconducted into the design andsynthesis of new photofunctional
materials based on surfacemodified nanomaterials thatenable hybridization with organic
or inorganic materials so that they
can be used in the developmentof artificial photosynthesis
systems and applications in thefield of nanomedicine.
For various industrial materials,
we conduct education andresearch on molding methods,
plastic working deformation
behavior and applications ofmolding materials controlled byadvanced processing technology.

Engineering for
Reaction
DesignProf. Satoru Murata

Design ofLightweight
Structural
Materials

Prof. Takuya Ishimoto○

We conduct education andresearch related to the design ofreactions for the highly effective
conversion and utilization of
petroleum-derived materials fromengineering perspective.
To create materials that meet theever-increasing demands ofsociety, education and research
are conducted on the design ofmultifunctional metallic materials
that are not only lightweight andstrong, but also have multiple
functionalities such as corrosion
resistance and biological
functions, based on the
superposition of structure/shapeand microstructure control.

(7) Civil Design and Engineering
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

HydraulicEngineering forEnvironmentand Disaster
Prevention

Prof. Ichiro Kimura○

GeotechnicalProf. Takashi Hara○
structure design
Assistant Prof. Naoki Tatsuta
engineering

Structural
Design and
MaintenanceEngineering

Associate Prof. Tetsuya Kohno○

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Research Overview
Research on hydraulics in rivers,
coastal and lakes focusing on theenvironment and disasterprevention by means of fieldobservation, laboratory
experiments and computer
simulations. Education on theability to carry out the above
studies including fluid mechanics,
hydraulics, river engineering andcomputational techniques.
Education and researchconcerning geotechnical structure
design engineering, such as
static/dynamic interaction
between ground and structure,risk management for disasterprevention, sophistication of
geotechnical design and disasterprevention practices, and so on,
are conducted.
We focus on how to provide
reliable infrastructure services.
The main subjects are-Performance evaluation
technology for structures-Developments of performancebased design code
-Development of reinforced
method based on survey on
deterioration and damage

Structural
Mechanics andAssociate Prof. Yasuo Suzuki○
BridgeEngineering

Infrastructure
planning

Prof. Yutaka Honda
Associate Prof. Hiroto Inoi○
Associate Prof. Yuriko Takayanagi

Environmental
Engineering forArchitecture
and City
Planning

Prof. Yuji Hori○
Prof. Yuki Akizuki○

DesignManagement

Prof. Yoshiaki Kubota○
Assistant Prof. WANG YONGCHENG

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We conduct education andresearch on structural mechanics
and bridge engineering.
In specific, with regard to steel,steel-concrete composite andfiber reinforced polymer bridge
structures, the mechanicalbehavior of connection ofmembers, the load carrying
mechanism, the performance
evaluation, the rational designand so on are studied.
Education and research will be
conducted on the social impact
assessment of securing access tooutings and public transportation,
methods and effectivenessevaluation of public participationin transportation planning,
analysis of the impact of disasters
on transportation andcountermeasures, and evaluationof transportation nodes andpedestrian spaces.
Education and research on "ZeroEnergy Buildings and Urban
Energy Management forthe smart city", "Environmental
elements of urban
architectural space for comfort,
health, and safety", "Visualenvironment design in architecture
and landscape"・Design excellence of public
space and urban infrastructurefrom the perspectives offunctionality and urban landscape・Institutional capacity andgovernance (e.g., international
comparative studies of public
procurement systems)
・Revitalization of and community
building in urban areas (e.g.,
residential living in the urban
core, street audit and analysis)

Intelligent
Information
Processing

Prof. Yuukou Horita○

DX Design
Science for
Resilience

Associate Prof. Munenari Inoguchi○

Computational
Science

Associate Prof. Takayuki Haruki○

Systems
Engineering

Associate Prof. Tadanobu Misawa

Fluid
Geophysics

Prof. Kazuaki Yasunaga

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We conduct education andresearch on a system forestimating human emotions,preferences, and satisfaction
using wearable devices, analysisof the relationship between traffic
volume on roads around largescale facilities and external
factors, disaster category
identification from aerial images,
and forest science.
We conduct teaching andresearch on standardized
methodology for design ofresilient society from theperspective of intelligence
management, such as design ofstandardized disastermanagement plans and manuals
for rational behavior,
establishment of methodology todesign DX for safe and securesociety, and development ofdynamic simulation for effective
disaster response.
We conduct teaching andresearch on software systems
development for civil design andengineering, the numericalanalysis of biological informationin pre-disease science, andparticle-in-cell simulations.
Education and research is
conducted on digital signal
processing and its applications
related to noise suppression,
compression, visualization
techniques, and brain-computerinterfaces for various signals suchas acoustic, image, economic,
financial, cosmic ray, andbiological signals.
Research on the phenomena ofchanges in the atmosphere,
oceans, land, and cryosphere that
constitute the Earth's climate
system and their interactions, andenvironmental science researchon the physical properties ofsnow, ice, and clathrate hydrates
and atmospheric particulatematter by physical methods

Geodesy

Associate Prof. Ryo Tateishi(8) Advance Clean Energy
Field of
Academic Advisor
Education

Prof. Takayuki Abe○
Associate Prof. Masanori Hara○
Hydrogen
Associate Prof. Hidehisa Hagiwara○
Isotope Science
Lecturer Akira Taguchi○
Assistant Prof. Satoshi Akamaru〇

PhysicalChemistry

Prof. Koichi Nozaki○
Associate Prof. Honoh Suzuki○
Lecturer Munetaka Iwamura〇

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Research on rocks and ore
deposits in the world's variablezones and the tectonics that
regulate them, research on
magma and volcanic eruptions,research on sedimentology,
stratigraphy and paleontology,
research on earth history,
research on earthquakes, faults,
and natural disasters

Research Overview
We conduct education andresearch on the physicochemical
properties of hydrogen isotopes
and the development of functional
materials for safe and efficientutilization of hydrogen isotopes asfuels of fusion reactors andhydrogen energy systems. Our
research topics are in aninterdisciplinary field that covers
materials science, physicalchemistry, nuclear fusion
engineering, and hydrogenenergy engineering.
Photophysics and photochemistryof luminescent organic
compounds or transition-metal
complexes using ultrafast laser
spectroscopy. Solution
chemistry and thermodynamics
for potential applications inmedicine and optical devices.

Coordination
Chemistry

Prof. Kiyoshi Tsuge○
Associate Prof. Hideki Ohtsu○

Organic
Chemistry

Prof. Naoto Hayashi○
Assistant Prof. Zyunro Yoshino〇

Catalysis,
Energy andMaterial
Engineering

Prof. Noritatsu Tsubaki○

Computers andAppliedChemistry

Associate Prof. Tatsuya Ishiyama○

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Coordination compounds, being
composed of metal ions andorganic/inorganic ligands, havehuge diversity and potential. In
this laboratory, coordination
compounds with novel structuresand properties are being
prepared. Our interests are
divided into three areas:
1. emissive coordination
complexes;
2. multinuclear complexes that
respond to external stimuli; and3. functional complexes, inspiredby renewable energy conversion
in nature, which exhibit catalytic
activity toward the reduction ofCO2, O2, and N2.
We synthesize numerous
compounds with new, hitherto
unknown properties, and theninvestigate the intricacies of theirstructures. Some of thecompounds we have createdinclude fragrant compounds andemerald crystals. The nature ofsuch compounds and theirmolecular structure are intimately
related. Currently, we aredeveloping compounds that arehighly responsive to heat, light,
and magnetic fields.
We research the development ofenvironmentally friendly catalysis
processes, the green utilization ofnatural resources including
biomass and sunlight, thedevelopment of alternative energy
instead of petroleum, and novel
nanomaterials.
The recent rapid development ofcomputer technology has enabled
us to analyze and predict various
chemical reactions and molecular
dynamics based on computational
chemistry. This class summarizes
the basic theory of ab initio
electronic structure calculations,such as molecular orbital anddensity functional methods.

Plasma Physics

Associate Prof. Yasuhiro Nariyuki○

Materials
Processing
Engineering
Laboratory

Prof. Toshiya Shibayanagi○*2

NaturalSubstance
Chemistry

Associate Prof. Masahiro Miyazawa*2
Lecturer Hajime Yokoyama

Biofunctional
Chemistry

Prof. Yoshiya Ikawa
Lecturer Shigeyoshi Matsumura

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Nonlinear and nonequilibrium
phenomena in plasmas, andapplication of mathematicalmodeling
Targets of education and researchin this laboratory are the key
fundamental processes forindustrial products, starting fromthe designing of materials
addressing the control ofphenomena in materials throughelucidating their mechanisms, andoptimizing their related production
processes. The main subjects are1)heat and mass transfer
phenomena, 2)visualization
techniques, 3)surfaces andinterfaces, and 4)joining andwelding.
Research on development ofasymmetric reactions,development of new chemical
reactions using transition metals,
and synthesis of biologically
active natural products. In
particular, we conduct researchon the synthesis of bioactive
natural products (drug seeds)
related to biological phenomena
and the development ofenvironmentally friendly catalytic
reactions and synthesis methods(including material and processdevelopment) based ontheoretical calculations, with aparticular focus on drug discovery
and chemical biology researchand reaction development.
Elucidation of the mechanism bywhich nucleic acid polymericRNAs express sophisticatedbiological functions, and artificial
creation of novel RNA functions
based on this mechanism