Department of Electrical Engineering
Laboratory

Energy Device Engineering(Micro-energy device)(High Frequency Nano-Magnetics)

Energy Device Engineering(Green Power Electronics)

Energy Device Engineering（Ubiquitous Energy）

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Yasushi ENDO, Professor
Sho MUROGA, Associate
Professor
Hanae AOKI, Senior AssistantProfessor

To develop innovative techniques for the realization of the carbon
neutral and to work on their early social implementation are important.
In our laboratory, for the creation of the passive elements with small
size and high efficiency, the next-generation electromagnetic noise
suppressors, and the energy saving type next-generation spinfunctional devices, the soft magnetic materials consisting of the ribbon,
the particle, and the film shapes and their processes are totally researchand developed, and the base electric/magnetic measurement
techniques are also established.
(1) Study on submicron sized soft magnetic particles and soft
magnetic ribbons with loss losses and high saturation
magnetization(2) Study on soft magnetic thin films constituting new high frequency
magnetic devices(3) Development of new electromagnetic measurement techniques forthe super-high-frequency range(4) Development of core loss measurement techniques for MHz range(5) Development of electromagnetic noise suppressors and wave
absorbers(6) Study on measurement and characterization of electromagnetic
noise

Tetsuo ENDOH, Professor

To realize a low-power society (low carbon society) in the future,high-efficiency power device technology, power conversion circuit
technology and power management technology are very important asthey can effectively convert and supply electrical energy. Moreover, thesemiconductor integrated circuit technology combining hardware andsoftware builds the indispensable foundation for the next-generation
advanced information society. In this laboratory, named green powerelectronics laboratory, aiming to facilitate further progress of low-cost,
low-power, high-performance semiconductor devices and integrated
systems, the research and development on device technology, circuit
technology and system architecture technology are conductedsystematically and coherently with the following five topics.
(1) Research on the low-cost and high-efficiency GaN/Si hybrid
power device(2) Research on the high-efficiency power supply circuit and system
to realize intelligent power management(3) Research on the green semiconductor integrated circuits (logic andmemory) for AI/ IoT applications(4) Research on the real-time image recognition LSI for nextgeneration automotive/robotic applications(5) Research on the high-performance device/circuit with novel
architectures and principles, such as 3D structures

Shin YABUKAMI, Professor(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering)
Akihiro KUWAHATA,
Associate Professor

Due to the close relationship between biological activities andmagnetic/electromagnetic waves, it is important to utilize biomagnetic
fields for the elucidation of biological activities and the development of
medical systems. In our research laboratory, we are advancing thedevelopment of minimally invasive medical diagnostic and treatment
techniques using electromagnetic phenomena, the development of
measurement and transmission technologies for biological information
both inside and outside the body using electromagnetic fields, furtheringresearch in quantum life science, and aiming to develop new medical
devices as well as welfare and nursing devices for implementation in
our society.
(1) Development and application research of a low-invasive cancer
treatment and diagnostic system utilizing magnetism(2) Development of a detection system for proteins, viruses, andbacteria using magnetic nanoparticles(3) Development of a biomagnetic information measurement systemusing ultra-high sensitivity magnetic sensors(4) Development of a magnetic thin film evaluation device for ultrahigh sensitivity magnetic sensors(5) Diamond solid-state quantum sensor for biomedical applications(6) High-efficiency magnetic heating using magnetic pulse energy

Laboratory

Electrical Energy Systems
Engineering(Applied Electrical Energy System)(Energy Storage System)

Electrical Energy Systems
Engineering(High Density Energy Control)

Electrical Energy Systems
Engineering(Electric Power Network System)

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Makoto TSUDA, Professor
Yoh NAGASAKI, Associate
Professor

Effective utilization of renewable energy is essential to realize asustainable society in the future. To realize this, it is necessary toconstruct new electric energy systems that are not bound by conventional
concepts, and superconductivity and energy storage technologies areimportant fundamental technologies that will support electric energy
systems in the future. In this laboratory, we are conducting research
aimed at constructing various electric energy systems for the realizationof a sustainable society in the future.
(1) Electricity and hydrogen combined energy storage systems foradjusting electricity supply and demand(2) High-capacity power transport systems using superconducting
cable(3) Wireless power transmission system using superconducting coil(4) Next-generation MRI and accelerator for cancer treatment using
superconducting coil(5) Magnetic levitation type seismic isolation system using
superconductor(6) Next-generation space propulsion system using superconducting coilKazunori TAKAHASHI,
Associate Professor

High density plasma physics has crucial roles in advanced scienceand engineering such as space propulsion and fusion plasmas.
Understanding and control of linear/nonlinear plasma responses toelectromagnetic fields and resultant plasma transport would yield avarious engineering applications. Here research and development
ranging from space development to terrestrial industrial applications
are performed based on fundamental studies on high-density plasma
production and control.
(1) Fundamental studies on high-density plasmas.
(2) Advanced high-power electric space propulsion devices(3) New electric propulsion devices for small satellites(4) Plasma source and equipment for material processing(5) Laboratory experiments simulating space/astrophysical phenomena(6) Fundamental studies relating to thermonuclear fusion plasmas*Hiroumi SAITOH, Professor

In order to prevent global warming and to realize safe
societies, renewable energy resources (RES) such as wind
power generation and photovoltaic generation need to be
integrated into existing AC power network systems of which
the stability is maintained by controllable generation such aslarge scale thermal and hydro power plants. The mostimportant goal in this century is to make such integrated
electric power networks and to deliver clean and affordable
electric energy with high quality to all consumers.
We are studying the following issues in order to constructsustainable power networks by use of information andcommunication technologies and optimization techniques.
(1) Power system control and operation utilizing
ultra-distributed power resources in demand side(2) Application of multi-agent system technologies such asconsensus control to power systems(3) Optimization of power systems to integrate RES into
existing AC networks(4) Enhancement of stability of the RES integrated power
networks by wide-area synchronized measurement

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Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Electromagnetic Bioinformation
Engineering)

Professor /Associate Professor

Kazushi ISHIYAMA, Professor
Taichi GOTO, Associate
Professor

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Real-World Computing)

Akio ISHIGURO, Professor

Cyberscience Center(Cyber-physical System)

Norihiro SUGITA, Professor

Advanced Power Engineering*Hiroumi SAITOH, Professor(Hiromi YAMAMOTO,
Visiting Professor)

Themeof researchThis field aims to create and control electromagnetic information in livingorganisms and their living environments, conducting research based onmagnetic phenomena. It involves developing magnetic and strain interactions
to capture electromagnetic fields emitted by living organisms or electricalequipment as information and utilizing magnetic and optical interactions forsensing systems. Additionally, it focuses on developing new devices that utilize
magnetic phenomena for efficient control and developing nano-micro magnetic
materials necessary for realizing these devices.
(1) Development of compact, ultra-high sensitivity strain sensors for biologicalelectromagnetic measurement.
(2) Research on high-sensitivity electromagnetic field measurement andsystems for electrical equipment.
(3) Development of magnetic-based environmental power generation devices
and materials.
(4) Development of low-heat spin wave circuits and control techniques.
(5) Development of magneto-optical devices and materials forbioenvironmental hygiene.
(6) Development of functional magnetic materials.
Animals exhibit surprisingly adaptive and resilient behaviors
under unpredictable and unstructured real world environments. In
order to understand the control principles underlying such
behaviors, we employ a synthetic approach based on robotics,
biology and mathematics. We are currently focusing on thefollowing animals:(1) Legged animals (quadrupeds, myriapods, etc.)(2) Snakes(3) Extinct animals(4) Social animals (vampire bats, etc.)
We are conducting a study on the analysis, evaluation, and modelingof biological systems using methods that integrate biological sensing,artificial intelligence, and system control theory. We aim to propose
theories about cyber–physical systems in medicine, health, and welfare
and develop advanced techniques for social implementation.
(1) Cyber health management systems(2) Contactless human sensing(3) Virtual reality systems for medicine, health, and welfare(4) Assessment of digital content using biological signals(5) Computational intelligence for computer-aided diagnosis andtreatment systems
The power and energy sectors are required to respond to load curvechanges and power surpluses caused by the large-scale introduction ofvariable renewables that are unevenly distributed and to aim for carbon
neutrality in the future. To Solve these subjects, we need a viewpoint of
optimization of the overall energy chains, from energy production toconversion and energy service supply. Electric power chains from low
carbon power to energy application with high efficiency such as electricvehicles and heat pumps would replace existing fossil energy chains.
Based on these backgrounds, Advanced Power Engineering Laboratory
has established the following research topics.
(1) Projection of energy demands based on the diffusion of renewableenergies, demographics, and other factors.
(2) Optimization of the formation and operation of power-related
facilities.
(3) Analysis of shapes of the low-carbon energy chains considering
the shift to the electric power chains.

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Department of Communications Engineering
Laboratory

Intelligent Communication Network
Engineering(Human Interface)(Multimedia Communication)

Communication Systems
Engineering(Image Information
Communications)

Communication Systems
Engineering(Information Measurement andProcessing)Communication Systems
Engineering(Communication Systems)

Professor /Associate Professor

Akinori ITO, Professor
Takashi NOSE, Associate
Professor

Shinichiro OMACHI, Professor

Yuji MATSUURA, Professor(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering)

Hiroki NISHIYAMA, Professor

Themeof research
Human beings transmit the intention using speech, letters, facial
expression or gestures, and the receiver interprets the intention by
combining the multi-modal information. It is strongly desired for amachine to exploit this kind of flexible interpretation in a humanmachine communication. This laboratory aims to research themechanism of human communication and apply that for the engineering
purpose.
(1) Development of recognition, understanding and synthesis method
using a specific medium(2) Development of multi-modal intelligent communication system(3) Development of multi-media network and coding technologies
In this laboratory, a wide range of researches from basics to applications
on technologies for effective processing and communication ofmultimedia information such as images are conducted. In particular, we
focus on novel algorithms for image recognition, understanding andcoding, and efficient information processing and communication
algorithms for IoT.
(1) Image recognition and understanding(2) Image processing(3) Image and video coding(4) Deep learning(5) Internet of Things (IoT)
We handle general optical applications for the minimally invasive
diagnosis and treatment. In addition to investigating the opticalcharacteristics of various biological tissues, we will conduct researchand development on diagnosis and healthcare monitoring devices thatuse laser light and the other various light sources emitting light withwavelengths from soft X ray to terahertz wave.
(1) Research on infrared remote spectroscopy system for medical
diagnosis(2) Development of laser medical optical fiber and transmission
system(3) Research on healthcare monitoring devices using ultraviolet andinfrared light(4) Research on optical transmission devices that apply the photonic
band gap
We are engaged in researching technologies involved in a hugevariety of communication systems for CPS/IoT. Especially, we aim todevelop communication technologies based on the new concept ofautonomous decentralized cooperation, which is totally different fromthe existing centralized and distributed systems.
(1) Locally centralized communications(2) Direct communication among mobile devices(3) Performance analysis of relay communications(4) Performance evaluation of communication systems(5) Resilient communication systems

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Professor /Associate Professor

Qiang CHEN, Professor
Wave Communication Engineering(Electromagnetic Wave)

Wave Communication Engineering(Microphotonics)

Wave Communication Engineering(Acoustic Physics Engineering)Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Ultrahigh-speed OpticalCommunication)

Keisuke.KONNO, Associate
Professor

Themeof research
The electromagnetic wave is widely used not only in thecommunications and broadcasting, but also in the measurement,
imaging, wireless power transfer and so on. Both fundamental andapplied researches on the antennas and wireless systems for various
applications of electromagnetic wave are undertaken in this laboratory.
(1) Antennas and array antennas(2) Reconfigurable reflecting surface of radio wave
(3) Wireless power transfer(4) Radar and wireless sensor network(5) Large-scale and multiphysics computational electromagnetics

Nobuyuki MATSUDA,
Associate Professor

We conduct research and development of silicon photonic devices andtheir applications, aiming to realize next-generation information
processing and communication technologies. Research topics include
quantum information processing, quantum internet, quantum sensing
and high-capacity optical communication devices.
(1) Quantum computing and quantum information technologies using
photonic integrated circuits(2) Optical communication devices using photonic integrated circuits(3) Quantum internet and quantum sensing

Shin YOSHIZAWA, Professor

Minimally invasive treatments have been required to sustain quality oflife in the aging society. For the clinical use of noninvasive ultrasoundtreatments, we are developing novel methods for therapeutic
ultrasound focusing and noninvasive monitoring and targeting by
ultrasound imaging.
(1) Therapeutic ultrasound transmission method and sequence forultrasound-guided ultrasound treatment(2) Ultrasound imaging to monitor tissue change in real time(3) Measurement method of medical ultrasound pressure fieldToshihiko HIROOKA, Professor
Keisuke KASAI, Associate
Professor

We are engaged in research on ultrahigh-speed optical transmission,
digital coherent optical transmission, and high-speed and spectrally
efficient optical transmission by combining these two approaches.
With a view to supporting innovative new ICT services such as 5G
and IoT, our goal is also to develop novel transmission schemes
integrating optical and wireless communications.
(1) High-speed and spectrally efficient optical transmission and signal
processing(2) Digital coherent optical transmission and its integration withwireless communications(3) Frequency-stabilized lasers and their applications to metrology andmicrowave photonics(4) Multi-core fibers and other innovative fibers with new
functionalities

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Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Advanced Wireless Information
Technology)

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Information Storage Systems )Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Ultra-Broadband Signal Processing)

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Noriharu SUEMATSU,
Professor

Toward the realization of a next-generation broadband wirelessnetwork, we are actively engaged in the research work on dependable
and low power consumption advanced wireless ICT. We cover thewhole technical fields from the lower to higher layers, i.e., signal
processing, RF/Mixed signal device, antenna, modem and network
technologies.
(1) 1-chip transceiver for heterogeneous wireless communication(2) Digital RF transceiver(3) Millimeter wave and submillimeter wave beamforming antenna
and device(4) Wireless systems and devices for in-vivo communication(5) Location and short message communication using quasi-zenithsatellite system(6) Terrestrial and satellite integrated wireless communication network(7) Digital signal processing for broadband wireless communication

Simon John GREAVES,
Associate Professor

The amount of big data generated in the form of multimedia, IoT and
AI information increases dramatically every year. Toward the next
generation advanced ICT system, information storage system with highperformance, high capacity and intelligence are required.
We are conducting research into high density information storage
based on perpendicular magnetic recording and magnetic devices
invented in this laboratory. Magnetic materials and devices aremodelled using micromagnetic simulations. The aim is to maximize thedensity and speed of the devices. In addition, we are conducting
advanced information storage and computing systems to handle Petabyte class mass data analytics by closely unifying both data store andprocessing.
(1) Develop micromagnetic models of storage systems and devices(2) Research on high-density and high-speed data storage systems(3) Research on high density perpendicular magnetic recording device(4) Research on large capacity information storage system(5) Research on advanced data analytical platform in close proximity
to storage

Akira SATOU,
Associate Professor
Tsung-Tse LIN
Associate Professor

The electromagnetic wave spectrum of several hundreds to several
tens of microns in wavelength located between the radio waves and lightwaves is called the terahertz wave band, and its effective use is thought
to be indispensable for future advanced information communication
technology society. In this laboratory, we are conducting research on
the creation of semiconductor devices and circuits that can operate inthis unexplored area and their applications to the next generation
information communication and measurement systems.
(1) Research on novel terahertz electromagnetic wave generation /detection / signal processing devices.
(2) Creation of terahertz lasers using new material graphene as a gain
medium.
(3) Research on ultimately high-speed transistors by new materials /new device structures.
(4) Research on novel terahertz circuits and systems by controlling theelectromagnetic wave propagation modes.
(5) Research on advanced information communication andmeasurement technology exploiting the millimeter wave and terahertz
wave devices and circuits.

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Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Environmentally Conscious Secure
Information System)

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(New Paradigm VLSI System)

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Naofumi HOMMA, Professor

We are pursuing research and development on the fundamental
technologies and their applications for building secure information
communication systems in the next-generation information
environments and applications. In particular, we are exploring thedesign and analysis technologies of cryptographic systems.
(1) Hardware algorithms for next-generation cryptographic
technologies(2) Secure implementation of embedded systems (attack and defense)(3) Security design and evaluation technology of cyber physicalsystems(4) Security-oriented information processing(5) Theory of AI/mobility/avionics security(6) Creation of security functions for next-generation devices

Takahiro HANYU, Professor
Masanori NATSUI, Associate
Professor
Naoya ONIZAWA , Associate
Professor

To meet the expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, we
achieve high functionality and multi-functionality at the device andcircuit level, and develop a systematic design methodology for highperformance, ultra-low energy VLSI systems based on sophisticatedhardware algorithms. This aims to establish a new paradigm VLSI
computing that overcomes the performance limits of the current VLSI
systems. Specific research subjects are as follows:(1) Nonvolatile logic-in-memory VLSI processors and theirapplications,(2) New paradigm VLSI integrated-circuit technologies and their AI
applications,(3) Design of IoT-oriented AI hardware based on new paradigm VLSI
architecture,(4) Establish new paradigm VLSI-computing architecture based on
intelligent device modeling,(5) Design of probabilistic computing and its application to networkon-chip (NoC) systems,and(6) Design of adaptively controlled and/or resilient VLSI processors.

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Department of Electronic Engineering
Laboratory

Microelectronics Engineering(Spin Material Electronics)(Spin Correlation Electronics)

Electronic Control Systems(Electronic Control Systems)

Materials Engineering (Plasma
Science Engineering)(Plasma Electronics)

Professor /Associate Professor

Shin SAITO, Professor
Tomoyuki OGAWA, Associate
Professor

Mototaka ARAKAWA,
Associate Professor(Graduate School of
Biomedical Engineering)Toshiro KANEKO, Professor
Toshiaki KATO, Associate
Professor

Themeof research
Magnetic material is one of the most significant elements playing afunctional role in electronic devices, and their nanostructure
influences on the performance of devices directly. In our laboratory,
Extreme high performance for spin controlled electronic device iscreated through fabrication and synthesis of magnetic thin film,
metallic nanoparticles and powders under sophisticated clean process.
(1) Granular magnetic thin films for energy assisted hard disk device.
(2) Enhanced magneto-optical and magneto-refractive effects withsurface plasmon resonance for magnetic thin film.
(3) Soft magnetic properties of magnetic micron particles for highfrequency devices towards the next generation.
(4) New magnetic powder synthesized by solid phase-gas phasereaction of reduction, nitridation, and carbonization.
(5) Iron nitride nano particles contributing to rare-earth free magnets(6) Fe-based nanoparticle hybrid materials for GHz-band devices.
We are studying medical diagnosis using ultrasound in cooperation
with graduate school of biomedical engineering in our university.
Especially, the high-speed and high-resolution ultrasonic imaging andthe dynamic and function measurements of biological tissues andorgans are main topics. To achieve them, novel ultrasonicmeasurement methods and digital signal processing technologies areresearched and developed while manufacturing electric control
systems. The current main subjects are as follows:(1) High-speed and high-resolution ultrasonic imaging.
(2) Evaluation of function and viscoelasticity of biological tissues andorgans by accurately measuring their dynamics.
(3) Microstructure estimation of biological tissues and organs byspectrum analysis of ultrasonic signals.
(4) Development of new ultrasonic diagnosis equipment by ultrasonicelectronics and electronic control.
We will investigate the distinguishing properties of plasmas which
could create interdisciplinary frontier science related to space, energy,material, environment, and life science. We will also develop thenext-generation energy technology and nano-bio-medical science
technology by intellectualizing the plasma generation and control.
(1) Elucidation of nonlinear, transport, and interface phenomena in thefrontier plasmas.
(2) Creation of next-generation energy sources using plasmas (solarcell, nuclear-fusion power generation)(3) Synthesis of novel nano materials (nanoparticle, fullerene,
nanotube, graphene, atomically-thin layered materials) using plasma
technology.
(4) Development research on new-functional nano-electronics devices
using plasma technology.
(5) Development research on advanced bio-devices using plasma-bio
fusion technology (new-generation gene transfer device,
future-oriented plant factory).

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Materials Engineering(Thin Films Materials Electronics)

Materials Engineering(Photonic Devices Engineering)Electronic Systems Engineering(Image Science and Information
Display)(Display Devices Engineering)Electronic Systems Engineering(Electronic Devices Engineering)

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Takeru OKADA, Associate
Professor

Electronics, including novel materials and functional devices, are oneof important basic technology to realize safe, secure, and comfortablesociety. The objects in our laboratory are to study the development ofmulti-functional thin films and novel devices using specificphenomena at phase boundaries.
(1) Fabrication of oxide-based functional thin films and their device
application.
(2) Development of novel materials for environment protection,
resource development, and energy generation.
(3) Basic researches on electronics at phase boundaries and theirdevice applications.

Kyoko KITAMURA, Professor

Photonics is key technology for future society that is developed bycyber-physical system. In particular, the on-demand/tailored controlof photons by using semiconductor based nano-structure is expected
to apply variety of fields such as communication, material processing,quantum information, sensing, and so on. We study to contribute suchfields by developing novel photonic devices based on designingsemiconductor based nano-structures.
(1) Study on optical sources that enables to generate spatiallycontrolled physical quantities.
(2) Study on on-chip optical propagation control devices(3) Study on creation of cyber-physical system on fabrication
processes of photonic nano-structures*Hideo FUJIKAKE, Professor

Eiji HIGURASHI, Professor

Electronic image display devices featuring thinness, lightness,bending and high image quality must change future information-basedsociety and lifestyle. In the field, we will research and develop
innovative optical and electronic functions by self-assembly of
anisotropic organic materials (liquid crystals, polymers, organic
semiconductors, etc.) and by advanced control of moleculararrangement based on various surface effects. We intend to create nextgeneration flexible printable electronics.
(1) Study on image quality improvement in flexible liquid crystal
displays(2) Study on high functionality of electronic displays using liquid
crystal and polymer properties(3) Study on coatable organic semiconductors using liquid crystal or
crystal properties(4) Study on next-generation fast response liquid crystal materials
and devices
Heterogeneous integration technology that enables us to construct
innovative functional devices (electronic and optical devices, sensors
and actuators, etc.) by combining various materials with different
functions and characteristics is essential for the development of future
electronic systems. We are currently engaged in research related to theheterogeneous integration technology and its application to novel
electronic devices.
(1) Study on advanced room-temperature bonding technologies(2) Study on control of bonding interfaces and 3D integration(3) Application to high heat-dissipation structures for electronic
devices(4) Application to MEMS packaging(5) Study on short-pulse generation from gain-switched laser diodes
for biomedical imaging

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Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof researchElectronic Systems Engineering(Biomedical Electronics)

Chemical sensors based on semiconductor devices are advantageous
for miniaturization and integration with peripheral circuits, which
promoted the development of various measurement systems. The
Tatsuo YOSHINOBU, Professor
laboratory of biomedical electronics is engaged in the development of(Graduate School of Biomedical
the chemical imaging sensor, which can detect specific ions orEngineering)molecules in a spatially resolved manner and generate chemical images
and movies. Our projects include
Ko-ichiro MIYAMOTO, Associate (1) development of high-performance chemical imaging sensors,(2) development of analytical chips combined with MEMS technology,
Professor(3) application to the study of material surfaces, and(4) application to cell analysis

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Solid State Electronics System)

Hirokazu FUKIDOME, Associate
Professor

TBA

We are expanding the frontiers of nanotechnology and nanoscience

Research Institute ofElectrical Communication(Dielectric Nano-Devices)

Research Institute ofElectrical Communication(Materials Functionality Design)especially in the field of dielectrics. In more precise, we have beendeveloping our unique microscopy method called scanning
nonlinear dielectric microscopy (SNDM) with the highest
measurement performance in dielectric polarization imaging in theworld. Based on this outstanding technique, we are carrying out
innovative research on a super-high density ferroelectric data
storage system for ongoing explosive data growth, an advanced
nanoscale measurement and analysis for emerging semiconductormaterials and devices, novel electronic devices based on
ferroelectric nano-domain engineering, and so on.
Kohei YAMASUE, Associate
I Atomic resolution SNDM:
Professor(1) Atomic dipole imaging by ultra-high vacuum (UHV) SNDM
Yoshiomi HIRANAGA, Associate(2) UHV multifunctional scanning probe microscopy system
Professor
achieving simultaneous SNDM/STM/NC-AFM imaging
II Ferroelectric data storage system:(1) HDD-type super-high density data storage system(2) High-speed data reading and writing technologies
III Advanced measurement and analysis of semiconductormaterials and devices:(1) High-performance miniaturized semiconductor devices(2) Next generation power devices such as SiC and GaN(3) Post-Si materials such as graphene and other two-dimensional
materials.

Masafumi SHIRAI, Professor

Kazutaka ABE, Associate
Professor

The research objectives in our laboratory are theoretical analysesof quantum phenomena in materials used in the next-generation
devices, computational design of materials which possess new
functionalities, and development of advanced materials design
scheme utilizing high performance computers.
(1) Theoretical design of spintronic materials based on firstprinciples calculation and machine learning(2) Theoretical analysis of transport properties in spintronic devices(3) Development of simulation methods for design of materials
and device functionalities(4) Matter in high densities(5) Metallization and superconductivity of hydrogen and hydrides
Development of first-principles structural search methods

Laboratory

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Spintronics)

Professor /Associate Professor

Shunsuke FUKAMI, Professor
Shun KANAI, Associate
Professor

Shigeo SATO, Professor
Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Nano-Integration Devices andSystems)

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Applied Quantum Optics)

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication(Quantum Devices)

Research Institute of ElectricalCommunication (Nano-Bio
Hyrid Molecular Devices)

Masao SAKURABA, Associate
Professor
Hideaki YAMAMOTO,
Associate Professor

Masato YOSHIDA, Associate
Professor
Nobuhide YOKOTA, Associate
Professor

Tomohiro OTSUKA, Associate
Professor

Ayumi HIRANO-IWATA,
Professor

Themeof research
Towards new electronics, spintronics, in which charge and spin ofelectrons are jointly used, researches on development andunderstanding of spintronics materials and devices, fabrication andcharacterization of quantum- and nano-structures, and theirapplication to electronics are conducted.
(1) Research on spintronics(2) Research on physical properties of spintronics materials anddevices(3) Research on control of magnetization of magnetic metals forapplications to functional devices(4) Research on functional spintronics devices and their application
to low-power semiconductor circuits, artificial intelligencehardware, and probabilistic computers.
(5) Research on spin based quantum functional devices.
To develop the next generation information technology, we study on
device and process technology for new Si based devices realized byultimate resolution control, its application to brain computing system,
and also the mechanism of information processing in the brain.
(1) Study on neuromorphic devices(2) Study on neuromorphic integrated circuits(3) Study on plasma CVD process of group IV semiconductors(4) Study on group IV semiconductor quantum nanodevices(5) Study on information processing in biological neuronal networks(6) Study on biomimetic neurocomputing systems
Novel functional photonic devices including high function
semiconductor laser sources, photonic devices and monolithicallyintegrated semiconductor photonic circuits are being investigated torealize photonic functional devices based on new principle andexplore new-generation photonic network systems. Main research
themes are listed below.
(1) Ultra-high speed control of semiconductor photonic devices bysignal light injection(2) Highly functional semiconductor light sources(3) Highly functional semiconductor optical modulators(4) Novel functional semiconductor photonic integrated circuits
In solid-state nanostructures, exotic phenomena like quantum
effects occur. We are exploring interesting properties of thenanostructures and developing new devices utilizing artificial
nanostructures. We will contribute to new information processing andcommunication technologies through quantum and nanoelectronics.
(1) Electronic properties of nanostructures and nanodevices(2) Quantum devices utilizing nanostructures(3) Informatics approaches in material and device science
We are working on development of novel devices based on the
combination of nanotechnology and biomaterials that have highlysophisticated functions.
(1) Development of novel electronic/ion devices based on artificial cell
membranes.
(2) Development of microfabricated silicon chips for detecting drugside effects.
(3) Construction of artificial neuronal networks based on cultured
neurons.
(4) Modelling of biosystems and neuronal circuits.

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Professor /Associate Professor

Frontier Research Institute forInterdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS),
Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Takehito SHIMATSU, Professor
Division(Nano Intelligent System)

New Industry Creation Hatchery
Center(New Fundamental Electronics
Creation)

Rihito KURODA, Professor

Green Goals Initiative
Research Center for Green X-Tech
Masakiyo TSUNODA, Professor(Next-Generation Spintronics Materials
Engineering )Center for Innovative Integrated
Electronic Systems(CIES)(Nano- Spin Memory)

Biomedical Engineering for Cancer

Shoji IKEDA, Professor

Tetsuya KODAMA, Professor(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering)Themeof research
We have been conducting two research efforts based on sputter film
deposition in a UHV atmosphere: development of room-temperaturebonding techniques of wafers and fabrication of magnetic films for use
in future high-capacity magnetic storage and memory devices.
The former study examines atomic diffusion bonding of two flat
wafers with thin films. This technique is gaining wider use for electricaland optical devices fabrication. The latter study is aimed mainly atenergy-assisted magnetization switching of granular magnetic films foruse for future ultra-high-density recording media for hard disk drives.
Toward creation of a safe, secure and sustainable society, we areconducting research on advanced electron devices such as highfunctionality image sensors and applications thereof. Based on thesemiconductor integrated circuit technology, our research field covers
material, process, device, circuit, systems and their total optimization:(1) High speed and high precision measurement and analysis
technologies of advanced semiconductor and memory devices(2) Wide spectral response, high precision and intelligent image
sensor technology(3) High speed and high time resolution images sensor technology(4) Realtime and high precision proximity capacitance image
sensor technology(5) Non-destructive and non-invasive sensing technology toward smart
manufacturing, medical and agricultural applications
Functional thin film is one of the most important factors in electronics
devices, and its nanostructure directly influences the device
performances. In this laboratory, thin film fabrication processes for spin
controlled electric device with high functionalities are investigated,based on understanding of electronic physics.
(1) Spin electronics devices and spin transport properties(2) Development of thin film materials for high-performance spinelectronics devices(3) Study of interface spins by synchrotron radiation

TBA

Most cancer cells are invasive and metastatic, and they become
disseminated to distant anatomical site by invasive-metastasis cascade.
We will develop diagnosis and treatment methods of lymph nodemetastasis at the early stages. Our research is interdisciplinary or
integrated research based on fluid dynamics, optics, molecular cellbiology, oncology, and pathology. Our research subjects are as
follows.
(1) Mechanisms of lymph node metastasis(2) Drug delivery system (DDS) targeted for lymph node metastasis
using nano-particles(3) Assessment of treatment for lymph node metastasis using
noninvasive multimodal in vivo imaging techniques such as
high-frequency ultrasound, bioluminescence and micro-CT.

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Biomedical Nanoscience

Neural Electronic Engineering

Professor /Associate Professor

Themeof research

Makoto KANZAKI, Professor(Graduate School of
Biomedical Engineering)

The recent progress in molecular biology has greatly contributed
to revealing the biological properties of individual molecules. The
Kanzaki Lab focuses on understanding how the supra-molecularcomplexes (biological nano-systems) achieve diverse physiologicaland pathophysiological events by employing a cutting-edge
bio-imaging techniques.
(1) Live-imaging analysis and Biomedical Nanoscience(2) Cell/Tissue Engineering for the next generation medical
applications(3) Biological Nano-system and their impairments in life-style-relateddiseases(4) Plasma Medicine

Takashi WATANABE, Professor(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering)

We are conducting studies on therapeutic and rehabilitation systems,
neural prosthesis, assistive technology for motor and sensory
disabilities focusing on electronic external control of theneuromuscular system, and measurement and evaluation of motor
function.
(1) Movement control of paralyzed limbs using functional electricalstimulation (FES)(2) Estimation of evaluation index of motor function by machinelearning(3) Prediction and control of movements by machine learning(4) Neurorehabilitation system for motor relearning◎Meaning of the symbols in the table〔Faculty member〕* Scheduled to retire in March 2026
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