Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering
Department of Finemechanics
Department of Robotics
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering

Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Department of Finemechanics, Department of Robotics, Department of Aerospace
Engineering, and Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering consist of following Core Laboratories, Cooperative
Laboratories, and etc.
［The figure in parenthesis indicates the number of laboratories.］

Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering① Core Laboratories
Functional Systems Engineering（３），Energy Systems Engineering（３）② Collaborative Chair (Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering)
Biomechanical Engineering（１）③ Cooperative Laboratories
Fracture and Reliability Research Institute (FRRI)［Division of Research:2]
Strength and Reliability for Advanced Energy and Enviromental Materials (１)，New Energy Systems Science (１)Institute of Fluid Science (IFS) [Division of Research:3，Research Center:1]
Creative Flow Research Division (１)，Complex Flow Research Division (３)，Innovative Energy ResearchCenter(２)，Nanoscale Flow Research Division (１)Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS)［Division of Research:1]
Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Division(１)Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM) [Research Center:1]
Research center for sustainable science & engineering (１)Department of Finemechanics① Core Laboratories
Materials Physics and Engineering (３)，Nanomechanics(３)，Biomechanics (２)② Cooperative Laboratories
Fracture and Reliability Research Institute (FRRI) [Division of Research: 2]
Division of Strength Reliability for Advanced Energy and Enviromental Materials(１)，Division of Advanced ElectricPower Technologies (１)Institute of Fluid Science (IFS) [Division of Research:2，Research Center:1]
Nanoscale Flow Research Division (４)，Innovative Energy Research Center(１)，Creative Flow Research Division(２)
Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS)［Division of Research:1]
Creative Interdisciplinary Research Division (１)Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM)［Research Center:1]
Division of Measurements(１)Department of Robotics① Core Laboratories
Robot Systems (３)，Nanosystems (３)，Advanced Robotics (１)② Collaborative Chair (Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering)
Biomechanical Engineering（１），Biomedical Engineering for Health and Welfare（１）③ Cooperative Laboratories
New Industry Creation Hatchery Center (NICHe) (１)Department of Aerospace Engineering① Core Laboratories
Aeronautical Engineering(３)，Astronautical Engineering (３)② Cooperative Laboratories
Institute of Fluid Science (IFS) [Division of Research:2]
Creative Flow Research Division (２)，Complex Flow Research Division (２)③ Collaborative Laboratories [JAXA]
Next Generation Space Transportation Systems（１）-1-Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering① Core Laboratories
Energy Physics Engineering (４)，Safety Engineering of Nuclear Systems (４)，Particle-Beam Engineering (５)，Advanced Nuclear Engineering (１) ，Others（１）② Cooperative Laboratories
Institute for Materials Research (IMR)
Energy Materials Engineering (３)，Quantum Theoretic Material Engineering (１)Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM)
Division of Process and System Engineering (１)Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center (CYRIC)Division of Radiation Protection & Safety Control(１)-2-Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering
Laboratory

Functional Systems Engineering(Micro-NanomechanicalArchitectonics)

Functional Systems Engineering(Nano-Precision MechanicalFabrication)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Takahito ONO
Associate Professor
Masaya TODA

Professor
TsunemotoKURIYAGAWA（Department
assigned：Graduate
school of Biomedical
Engineering）
Associate Professor
Masayoshi MIZUTANIFunctional Systems Engineering(Tribology and Nanointerface
Engineering)

Energy Systems Engineering(Renewable Energy Conversion
Engineering)

Energy Systems Engineering(Fluid Mechanics)

Professor
Koshi ADACHI

Professor
Hiroo YUGAMI
Associate Professor
Fumitada IGUCHI

Professor
Yu FUKUNISHI
Associate Professor:
Seiichiro IZAWA

Theme of research
Micro/nanomechanical systems are key technologies in the fields ofinformation technology (IT), environmental engineering and biomedical
engineering. Based on nanotechnology, nanomachining and advanced
integration technology, our group is developing advanced precision mechanicalsystems consisted of nano/micro-mechanical elements and electrical elements.
The examples of our research topics are following:
1.
Biological 3D nano-imaging.
2.
Ultimate sensing
3.
Nano electromechanical systems
Our lab aims to promote innovations of nano-precision Micro/Meso
Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 process) at the frontier of manufacturing
technology, including ultra-precision mechanical manufacturing technologies
for various shapes, nano-precision fabrication for 3D microstructures,
atom/molecule manipulation for anostructures and so on.
Our goal is not only to create high-precision shapes, but also to generatefunctional structures on the shape by controlling the micro textures.
1.
Nano-precision Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4process)(Kuriyagawa, Mizutani)
2.
Creation of bio-medical interface utilizing various mechanicalprocesses (Kuriyagawa, Mizutani)
3.
Creation of functional interface by Powder Jet Deposition(Kuriyagawa,Mizutani)
The limit of performance and reliability of almost all machines areassociated with friction and wear at the tribological contact interface.
Therefore, we aim to understand and control them from nanoscale view points
for creation of future highly-reliable and highly-functional mechanicalsystems.
1. Design and creation of highly-functional surface/ interface
2. Smart tribological systems by control of nanointerface
3. Friction drive systems for precision positioning
Our laboratories study two major research topics “high efficiency usage ofthermal energy by thermal radiation control” and the other is “development ofenergy conversion devices for renewable energy resources base on solid state
ionics and various mechanics” to solve global energy demand and global-scale
environmental disruption to archive sustainable growth.
1.
Study of thermal radiation control techniques
2.
Development of solar thermal energy systems
3.
Study to improve mechanical reliability and durability of Solid Oxide
Fuel Cells.
We are interested in a broad range of subjects related to fluid engineering. In
addition to wind tunnel experiments, numerical and analytical approaches arealso used trying to understand various fluid phenomena. We are also
conducting flow control based on our accumulated knowledge using actuatorssuch as a thin piezo-electric device. The main themes are as follows.
1. Turbulent and transition control (Fukunishi, Izawa)
2. Aeroacoustic noise control (Fukunishi)
3. Turbulent vortex motions (Izawa)-3-

Laboratory

Energy Systems Engineering(Control of Heat Transfer)<Collaborative Chair(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering) >Biomechanical Engineering(Medical Nanosystem
Engineering)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Fracture and Reliability
Research Institute[Division of Strength Reliability
for Advanced Energy andEnviromental Materials, FRRI](Laboratory for Surface
Midification And Interfacial
Control on Strength Reliabilityof Materials and Structures)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Fracture and Reliability
Research Institute[New Energy Systems Science,
FRRI](Laboratory for Earth Energy
Systems Reserch)(Laboratory for Energy Cycle
Systems Research)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Tetsushi BIWA

Professor
Tetsu TANAKA（Department
assigned：Graduate
school of Biomedical
Engineering）
Associate Professor
Takafumi
FUKUSHIMA

Professor
Kazuhiro OGAWA

Professor
Toshiyuki HASHIDA
Associate Professor
Kazuhisa SATO

Theme of research

Our research forcuses on understanding of various thermoacoustic phenomena
to design and build advanced energy conversion systems based on acoustic gas
oscillations.
1. Understanding of thermal phenomena induced by oscillatory flow
2. Development of heat engines and heat transport devices using acoustic
waves
3. Development of optical measurement techniques for oscillatory flow
Semiconductor neural engineering is a discipline that uses semiconductor
process/device/circuit technologies to further understand properties of neuralsystems and to create novel fusion systems of living body and machine. One of
the goals in this laboratory is to establish semiconductor neural engineering anddevelop biomedical micro/nano integrated systems. Another goal is to educate thenext generation of leaders in biomedical engineering through research including:
1. Intelligent Si neural probe and brain-machine interface
2. Fully-implantable retinal prosthesis system
3. Self-assembly technology and high performance flexible sensor
4. 3D integration technology and analog/digital LSI designState-of-the-arts energy materials and components have been using at hightemperatures, high pressure, or high-loading environments. Therefore, nano-level
cracks or defects on surface or at the interface between crystal grains or materials
can affect the lifetime of the materials and components. In this laboratory, thesafety and reliability researches for energy materials and components based on
surface modification and interface control have been studying.
1.
Degradation mechanism analysis of energy materials and components
2.
Development of thermal and environment barrier coatings for improvementof reliability for structural materials and components
3.
Development of room-temperature bonding technique without heat affectedzone
4.
Study of high accuracy non-destructive evaluation for energy materials andcomponents
Establishment of environment-conscious energy systems is a prerequisite forthe sustainable development of our society.
Our research focuses on the development of next generation energy systems
for subsurface energy extraction/cycling and energy conversion, andenergy-substance systems based on nanomaterials.
1. Design and development of geothermal energy extraction systems based oncomplex mass/heat flow model
2. Supercritical CO2/water/rock interactions for CO2 geological storage and its
reliability assessment
3. Mechanical reliability and durability of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) andsecondary battery systems such as lithium-ion batteries
4. Fabrication and functionalization of novel composites reinforced by carbon
nanotubes for novel energy-substance systems-4-

Laboratory<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Electromagnetic Functional
Flow Dynamics, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Complex Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Heat Transfer Control, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Complex Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Advanced Fluid Machinery
Systems, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Innovative Energy ResearchCenter, Institute of Fluid
Science(Mechanical Systems
Evaluation, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Innovative Energy ResearchCenter, Institute of Fluid
Science(Energy Dynamics, IFS)

Professor /Associate Professor

Theme of research

Associate Professor
Hidemasa TAKANAOur group conducts researches on multiphase plasma flow and advanced
electromagnetic fluids with focusing on the clarification of their complex
thermofluid interactions in spatio-temporal multiscale, establishment andoptimization of the intelligent fluid flow systems, as well as their advanced
applicactions to environment, energy and material fields.
1. Characterization of particle, bubble and mist plasma flows for environmental
treatment.
2. Development of electromagnetic energy conversion device for highutilization of wind energy.
3. Development of advanced micro thruster with ionic liquid.
4. Innovative cellulose fiber synthesis by electrostatic multiphase flow control.

Associate Professor
Atsuki KOMIYA

Precise and active controls of heat and mass transfer under extreme
conditions such as micro/nano scale and zero-gravity environments areimportant for future science and technology. This laboratory has been
conducting research on the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer
controls using an advanced optical system, and applies them to the low
emission energy system and heat transfer enhancement. Heat transfer
in intra-vital condition are also investigated.
1. Evaluation of protein mass transfer and its active control
2. Development of medical devices with highly precise heat transfer
control technique
3. High heat flux cooling by phase change heat transfer in microscale
4. Low CO2 emission power generation system utilizing oceanic
methane hydrate

Associate Professor
Yuka IGA

In our laboratory, we are studying complex phenomenon caused by high-speed
gas-liquid mixture flow in an effort to acquire the high efficiency and reliabilityof next-generation fluidmachinery systems by using numerical and experimental
analyses.
1.
Clarification of mechanism of cavitation instabilities in liquid propellant
rocked engine and development of the suppression techniequie.
2.
Sophisfication of cavitation model for numerical simulation
3.
Investigtion of cavitation thermodynamic effect by using high-temperatureand high-pressure water tunnel

Professor
Tetsuya UCHIMOTO

In order to achieve higher reliability and safety of next-generationtransportation systems and energy plants, we conduct research activities on
intelligent sensing.
1.
Characterization of material degradation and damage by electromagnetic
nondestructive evaluation method.
2.
Development of high temperature sensors and their applications to online
monitoring.
3.
Advanced sensing with sensor fusion and inverse analysis.

Professor
Kaoru MARUTA
Associate Professor
Hisashi NAKAMURA

For realizing combustion system with higher exergy efficiencies, various newconcept combustion technologies are studied with domestic and international
collaboration partners.
1.
Analysis and construction of detailed combustion kinetics with a micro
flow reactor with a controlled temperature profile for automobile engine
and gas turbine combustor.
2.
Fundamental and applied studies on microcombustion.
3.
Microgravity combustion experiments for comprehensive combustion limit
theory.
4.
Research and development of high temperature oxygen combustion.

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Laboratory<Cooperative Laboratories>
Innovative Energy Research Center,
Institute of Fluid Science(System Energy Maintenance, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Frontier Research Institute forInterdisciplinary Sciences(Advanced Interdisciplinary
Research Division, FRIS)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Toshiyuki TAKAGIProfessor(Concurrent post)
Toshiyuki TAKAGI(Department assigned：
Institute of Fluid
Science)
Associate Professor
Hiroyuki MIKI

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Nanoscale Flow Research Division,
Institute of Fluid Science(Biological Nanoscale Reactive Flow ,IFS)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Research Center for Sustainable
Science & Engineering, Instituteof Multidisciplinary Research
for Advanced Materials(Solid State Ionic Devices, IMRAM)

Theme of researchWith sensing technique and material evaluation methods, we carry out studies ofthe optimization of maintenance of huge complex system as represented byenergy plants and also the technology of saving energy.
1. Optimization of maintenance activities with inverse approaches andtechniques for real-time sensing.
2. Development of functional coating techniques with diamond anddiamond-like-carbon in terms of energy saving.
3. Development of nondestructive testing method and functional materials for
quality assurance of carbon fiber reinforced composites.

For the design of the innovative machine which was superior in reliability andthe durability, we try "the fusion of the function" in addition to the concept of
the conventional "function and design of the shape". We promote a study on
functional layer structure and functional composite material by interdisciplinary
collaborative research.
1.
Functional hard carbon film required for a design of conductivity andcontact surface.
2.
Magnetic shape memory alloy which has two electro-magnetic
functionalities as sensing and actuating.
3.
Technique which crystallizes powder dynamically by the simultaneous
operation of compression and shearing force.

Professor
Takehiko SATO

We carry on creation and development of next-generation medical technologies
such as plasma treatments and plasma sterilization by clarifying the interaction
between the atmospheric-pressure plasma flow and the living organisms from theviewpoint of the biological reaction phenomena and the nanoscale flow
phenomena.
1. Biological interaction mechanism by the atmospheric-pressure plasma flow
2. Reaction flow mechanism of the gas-liquid plasma
3. Discharge and the nanoscale flow phenomena of underwater plasma
4. Development of the method for sterilization and inactivation of pathogenic
microorganisms by the plasma flow

Professor
Koji AMEZAWA

Our laboratory contributes to solve environmental and energy problems
throughout fundamental and application researches on environmental-friendly
energy-conversion devices, such as solid oxide fuel cells and lithium ion
secondary batteries. In particular, focusing on solid-state ion-conducting
materials, we are challenging to establish an academic discipline on “solid-state
ionics”, and applying this to develop novel materials and to improve
performance/reliability of the energy conversion devices. We are also working
for the development of advanced in situ analytical techniques for solid-state
ionic devices.

Note: For more detailed information, please contact the director. (Professor Yu FUKUNISHI , TEL +81-22-795-6928)-6-

Department of Finemechanics
Laboratory

Materials Physics andEngineering(Intelligent Sensing of Materials)

Materials Physics andEngineering(Mechanics and Material Design)

Materials Physics andEngineering(Intelligent Systems Engineering)

Nanomechanics(Optomechanics)

Nanomechanics(Precision Nanometrology)

Nanomechanics(Mechanics of Materials System)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Hitoshi SOYAMA

Associate Professor
Yoshiteru AOYAGIProfessor
Kazuo
HOKKIRIGAWA
Associate Professor
Takeshi YAMAGUCHI

Professor
Kazuhiro HANE
Associate Professor
Yoshiaki KANAMORI

Professor
Wei GAO
Associate Professor
Yuki SHIMIZU

Associate Professor
Hironori TOHMYOH

Theme of research
In order to realize sustainable society, researches on enhancement andevaluation of materials properties are conducting for light weighting of
automobile and for extension and reliability of life time of power-andchemical-plants.
1. Research and development of mechanical surface treatments andevaluation of modified layer
2. Production of novel materials by considering biomineralization
3. Evaluation of surface modified layer by using numerical simulation andexperimentComplicated behavior of materials is calculated using multiscale plasticity
that simultaneously express phenomena of different scales such as an atomic
scale on microstructures and a continuum scale on macroscopic structures.
Furthermore, we aim to unite the data obtained by experiment withcomputational research and to create new prediction
1.
Creation of Practical CAE System for Prediction of Mechanical
Properties Based on Microstructure of Materials
2.
Simulation on Mechanical Properties of Ultrafine-Grained Metals Basedon Dislocation Behavior
3.
Effect of Transcrystal on Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
To realize the harmonized mature society of human and nature, it is necessary
to establish intelligent systems engineering which enables development of green
materials and their applications to advanced mechanical systems. Our group has
been developing new plant-derived materials and their composites, and studying
their applications to several mechanical systems.
1.
Development and applications of hard porous carbon materials made fromrice bran or rice husk
2.
Development of friction/wear measurement systems
3.
Gait analysis and development of evaluation system for slip resistance inshoe-floor interface
Interaction between lightwave and micro/nano-scale mechanical structuresand control of lightwave by micro/nano mechanical systems are studied.
Applications are micro mirror display, tunable optical filter, optical switch,
micro optical sensor etc.
1. Integrated optical systems with micro/nano actuators (optical switch,
optical scanner, and micro interferometer)
2. Micro optical sensors for mechatronics (displacement and angularsensors)
3. Lightwave control by nano-scale mechanical structures (antireflection,
waveglength selection, and polarization control)
In Precision Nanometrology Laboratory, research activities are focused on
nano-scale measurement and control of multi-degree-of-freedom surface forms
and machine motions by combining unique precision nanometrology
technologies with advanced machining technologies and control technologies
in terms of nanometric metrology, control, fabrication and their applications.
1.
Multi-dimensional ultra-precision optical sensors/actuators
2.
Measurement and fabrication of multi-degree-of-freedom precision
surface forms and machine motions
3.
Measurement and control of micro/nanom-motions
Based on interdisciplinary approach, we aim at comprehensively evaluating
the strength and functionality of various advanced materials system, which
varies from the plant in mega-scale to small materials in micro/nano scale.
1.
Fabrication, Evaluation and Application of Metallic Nanomaterials
2.
Highly Accurate Evaluation for Materials Using Acoustic Resonance andElectromagnetic Phenomenon-7-

Laboratory

Biomechanics(Biodevice Engineering)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Matsuhiko
NISHIZAWA
Associate Professor
Hirokazu KAJI

Theme of research

Recent rapid progress in molecular cell biology generates a new field of
biodevice engineering that utilizes functions of biomolecules and cells. We aredeveloping enzymatic and cellular sensors and power devices with highsensitivity and efficiency by soft micromachining of biomaterials.
Followings are our concrete research themes.
1. Enzymatic fuel cell devices
2. Medical and environmental sensors
3. Biolithography for controlling self-assembling of biomaterials
4. Molecular engineering of human / device interface
5. Hydrogel-based biohybrid machines

Biomechanics is a research field to understand biological, physiological andpathological phenomena in terms of physical principles. The methodology
gives novel knowledge, which has not been accessible by conventional
biological, medical and chemical tools. Our group focuses on biological flow
Biomechanics(Biological Flow Studies)

Professor
Takuji ISHIKAWA
Associate Professor
Kenji KIKUCHI

related to microorganisms and a human body, and try to overcome
environmental and health problems.
1.

Prediction and control of microbial flora in the intestine2.

Physiological and pathological flow in the cardiovascular, respiratory anddigestive systems<Cooperative Laboratories>
Fracture and Reliability
Research Institute,[Division of Strength Reliability
for Advanced Energy andEnviromental Materials, FRRI](Laboratory for Prediction andPrevention of Fractures)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Fracture and Reliability
Research Institute,[Division of Advanced ElectricPower Technologies, FRRI](Joint Reserch with Tohoku
Electric Power co., Inc.)

Professor
Hideo MIURA
Associate Professor
Ken SUZUKI

Professor(Concurrent post)
Hideo MIURA
Associate Professor
Yoichi TAKEDA

3.

Large scale GPU computing of biological cells, such as micro algae and4.

cancer cells
Transdermal absorption of medicine enhanced by mechanical stimulations

New methods for predicting and preventing fractures of various devices,
products, plants, and materials have been developed based on the explicationof atomic-scale mechanism of characteristics and long-term reliability ofmaterials. Main research topics are as follows.
1.
Elucidation of the nature of advanced materials using quantum molecular
dynamics2.
Development of highly sensitive sensors for detecting various external
and internal loads in nano-scale
3. Evaluation of the damage of materials during the operation of various
products by using electron microscopeWith aiming to establish sustainable operation of the energy conversion
systems, investigations related to improvement of efficiency in the turbine
system and degradation mechanisms of structural materials in electric power
generation plants are carried out.
1.
Advanced technology for improving the efficiency of fossil fueled power
generation
2.
Advanced technology for distributed energy system using micro-gas
turbine system
3.
Improvement of efficiency and reliability of the turbine systems in fossil
and nuclear power plants-8-

Laboratory<Cooperative Laboratories>
Nanoscale Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Molecular Heat Transfer Laboratory,
IFS)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Taku OHARA<Cooperative Laboratories>
Nanoscale Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Molecular Composite Flow
Laboratory, IFS)

Professor(Concurrent post)
Taku OHARA<Cooperative Laboratories>
Nanoscale Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Non-Equilibrium Molecular Gas
Flow Laboratory, IFS)

Professor(Concurrent post)
Taku OHARA

Associate Professor
Gota KIKUGAWA

Associate Professor
Shigeru YONEMURA

Theme of research
Molecular-scale thermophysical phenomena such as transport of thermalenergy and mass, and interfacial phenomena among various phases play
important roles in advanced technologies including biotechnology, designof thermal fluid and nanoscale fabrication process. Basic mechanism of theelementary process is being studied, which leads to the cutting-edge
applications in mechanical engineering and thermal engineering.
1. Molecular-scale transport phenomena in liquids and solid-liquid/
liquid-gas interfaces
2. Analysis and control of molecular-scale transport phenomena ofthermal energy and momentum aiming at the design of thermal fluidswith required thermophysical properties
3. Study of advanced coating
4. Thermal and mass transport characteristics in molecular membranes
such as cell membrane
5. Basic studies for biomimetic fluid machinery
From nanoscale to macroscale, various thermal and fluid phenomena, inwhich composite molecular-scale physics is integrated, are of criticalimportance in the wide range of engineering and industrial processes. In
particular, an essential understanding of these phenomena is indispensable toimprove the performance of next-generation semiconductor devices or to
explore and develop novel polymeric substances. By using large-scale
numerical simulations such as the molecular dynamics method, weinvestigate heat and mass transfer phenomena in the thermal and fluid
engineering from the microscopic viewpoint. The underlying microscopic
mechanisms governing macroscale thermofluid properties are examined aswell. Moreover, industrial applications based on this knowledge are also
explored.
1. Molecular-scale mechanisms governing macroscale thermofluid
properties
2. Development of molecular dynamics analyses in the thermal and fluid
engineering
3. Control of interfacial transport properties by surface modification
techniques such as self-assembled monolayer (SAM)
4. Microscopic mechanism of interface affinity and wettability on thesurface of organic molecular films
5. Multiscale analyses regarding design of transport properties forpolymeric materials
In rarefied gas flows around space vehicles, and in cold plasmas forsemiconductor manufacturing or for an ion thruster, and in microscale gas
flows in the neighborhood of MEMS/NEMS, the mean free path of gas
molecules becomes as large as characteristic lengths of gas flows. Such gas
flows are in strong nonequilibrium due to a lack of intermolecular collisions
and cannot be treated as a continuum, but should be treated from theviewpoint of atoms, molecules, ions and electrons. Due to the developmentsof recent microfabrication technology, the industrial importance of such gas
flows has increased year by year. We study physical phenomena in suchflows and use the knowledge obtained here in industry.
1. Study on transport of a microscale object driven by Knudsen force
peculiar to micro/nanoscale gas flow
2. Study on transport phenomena in nanoscale gas flows in porous media
3. Study on nanoscale gas lubrication by molecular gas dynamics approach
4. New numerical solution of the Boltzmann equation
5. Study on structure and behavior of cold plasmas-9-

Laboratory<Cooperative Laboratories>
Nanoscale Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Quantum Nanoscale Flow
Systems Laboratory, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Innovative Energy ResearchCenter, Institute of Fluid
Science(Green Nanotechnology, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Integrated Simulation
Biomedical Engineering
Laboratory, IFS)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Takashi TOKUMASU

Professor
Seiji SAMUKAWA

Professor
Toshiyuki HAYASEAssociate Professor
Atsushi SHIRAI

Theme of research
In the flow phenomena of fluid, it is often seen that the "chemical reaction"
which occurs at the atomic/molecular scale affects much on the macroscopic"diffusion phenomena" of fluids. Moreover, very light atoms, such ashydrogen, cannot be regarded as a mass point and its effect sometimes
appears at the phase diagram of this substance. When we analyze themechanism by which the characteristics appears or behaviors of nanoscale
flow systems which consists of such substances, it is necessary to analyze
them by the method in which the "quantum effect" of the substances is
considered because the conventional molecular dynamics method cannot treatsuch characteristics accurately. This laboratory treats the system in which thequantum effect of such fluid affects on the flow phenomena, and conducts
research on clarification of its physical mechanism by various methods withconsidering the quantum effect and its application for engineering aspects.
1. Study for the transport phenomena of materials in polymer electrolyte
fuel cell
2. Study for the effect of quantun characteristics of hydrogen
atom/molecule on thermal properties of liquid hydrogen.
3. Modeling of proton transfer by quantum/molecular dynamics
simulation.
Nano-process is getting more and more important to realize fabrication ofultrafine three-dimensional structures and novel functional films in the fieldof nanotechnology including semiconductor devices, MEMS/NEMS, opticaldevices, and biotechnology. We are studying on novel nanomaterials andnanofabrication processes by systematic investigation on physics andchemistry of interaction between particles such as atoms, molecules,
electrons, ions, and photons and solid, liquid, and gas.
1. Novel devices fabricated by fusion of biotechnology andnanotechnology
2. Ultra-high-quality processes (etching, deposition) for leading-edge
semiconductor devices
3. Precise plasma process system by fusion of plasma monitoring andcomputer simulation
4. Low environmental impact gas processes
Understanding mechanisms of circulatory diseases is essential forestablishment of prevention and treatment procedures of them. We areconducting research based on the integrated methodology of experimental
measurement and numerical simulation aiming at precise elucidation ofhemodynamics in vivo and development of a novel diagnostic methodology.
1.

Understanding biofunctions by measurement-integrated simulations.
(Hayase)Development of novel medical instruments by measurement-integrated
simulation. (Hayase)
Investigation of mechanical interaction between blood cells and bloodvessels in microvasculature. (Shirai, Hayase)
Development of a theoretical model to elucidate mechanism of pulse
diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine. (Shirai)

2.
3.
4.

We have a high motivation for leading researches for medical device with
<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Biomedical Flow Dynamics
Laboratory , IFS )medical doctors. Our topics and topics are the followings.
1.
Professor
Makoto OHTA

Development of in-vitro model for supporting evaluation of new
medical device and education.

2.

Computational simulation for treatiment with medical devices

3.

Optimization of medical devices

4.
5.

Analyses of cell responses with medical devices
Contribution to standardization for medical devices- 10 -

Laboratory<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Interdisciplinary
Research Division, Frontier
Research Institute forInterdisciplinary Sciences(Creative Interdisciplinary
Research Division, FRIS)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Division of Measurements,
Institute of Multidisciplinary
Research for Advanced
Materials,(Surface Physics andProcessing, IMRAM)

Professor /Associate Professor
Professor(Concurrent post)
Toshiyuki HAYASE(Department assigned：
Institute of Fluid
Science)

Theme of researchPhysiological and pathological mechanisms underlying diseases areinvestigated by interdisciplinary research, which combines engineering,
medicine, informatics, and other disciplines.
1.Microfluidic device mimicking in vivo microenvironment
2.Cellular responses to hypoxic exposure
3.Hemodynamic analysis by integration of measurement and computation

Associate Professor
Kenichi FUNAMOTO

Professor
Yuji TAKAKUWA
Associate Professor
Tadashi ABUKAWA

Solid surfaces are ideal templates, where exotic atoms are arranged or
stacked artificially, to fabricate novel nano materials that exert uniquefunctionality. In order to understand the surface processes, we study thefundamental properties of the solid surfaces and the reaction mechanism on
the surfaces. We use a unique Photoemission-Assisted Plasma-Enhanced
CVD method to grow thin films on the substrate.
1.
Study of the formation mechanism of ultra-thin silicon dioxide
2.
Synthesis of graphene, DLC and diamond films and understanding
their growth processes.
3.
Study of the surface and interface structures for nano devices.
4.
Development of techniques for the direct visualization of surface andinterface structures.

Note: For more detailed information, please contact the director. (Professor Matsuhiko NISHIZAWA , TEL +81-22-795-7003)- 11 -

Department of Robotics
Laboratory

Professor /Associate Professor

Theme of research
A robot is a system, which consists of hardware, such as mechanicalelements, actuators, sensors, and CPUs, and software, which generates

Robot Systems(System Robotics)

Professor
Kazuhiro KOSUGE

intelligent behavior of the robot based on algorithms implemented in theCPUs. System robotics is a new field of robotics dealing with both
hardware and software related to robotics in real environments. The

Associate Professor
Shogo ARAI

research topics include but not limited to1.

Physical Human-robot Interaction

2.
3.

Assistive Robot Systems
Robotics Technology Applications to Real World
Recently, the current era is refered as a century of robotics.

However, there are still a lot of things we need to deeply learn fromadvanced and robust motor control and sensory functions whichhumans have, for next step forward. Robotics is also useful as
Robot Systems(Intelligent Mechatronics)

Professor
Mitsuhiro HAYASHIBE

computational tool to understand human motor learning
mechanism. We study on neuroscience for robotics and robotics forneuroscience as “Neuro-Robotics”.
1. Study of human motor control, learning mechanism
2. Modeling and identifying biological signals and functions
3. Development of robot technology to Neuro-Rehabilitation
We expect to utilize robot systems not only the industrial fields but also
the fields such as home, office, and hospital in cooperation with human.
Our laboratory focuses on the human-robot cooperation system forsupporting human being based on the physical interaction. Especially, wedevelop the passive robots which do not have active actuators, and the

Robot Systems(Design of Intelligent Machines)

Professor
Yasuhisa HIRATA

motion is controlled based on brakes and violation motors. The passive
robots are intrinsically safe because they cannot move unintentionally withdriving force. We also extend the passive robot concept for realizing thehigh-efficiency and wide-area surveillance system based on formation
control of multiple passive vehicles.

Nanosystems(Molecular Robotics)

Professor
Satoshi MURATA
Associate Professor
Shinichiro NOMURA

1.

Welfare Robot Systems

2.

A Haptic Feedback Device for Guiding Human Motion3.

Formation Control of Multiple Mobile Robots

Thanks to the progress of molecular biology and other life sciences, themechanisms of biological molecular machineries have been elucidated inconsiderable detail. This knowledge is now ready to apply to various fields ofengineering, such as fabrication of complicated nanostructures and functional
molecular devices. In our laboratory, we are focusing on design andfabrication of nanostructures and molecular devices utilizing biomaterials
such as DNA, lipid and proteins. Further, we seek for a systematic
methodology called “molecular robotics”, to integrate them into a consistentsystem with desired autonomy.
1. Design and fabrication of nanostructures made of nucleic acids andlipids.
2. Design and fabrication of molecular devices for computation, sensing
and actuation.
3. System integration of those structures and devices into a functional
molecular robot or an artificial cell.

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Nanosystems(Smart System Integration)<Collaborative Chair(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering) >Biomedical Engineering for
Health and Welfare(Medical Welfare Engineering)<Collaborative Chair(Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering) >Biomechanical Engineering(Nanodevice Engineering)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Shuji TANAKA

Professor
Mami TANAKA（Department assigned：
Graduate school of
Biomedical Engineering）
Associate Professor
Takeshi OKUYAMA

Professor
Yoichi HAGA
（Department assigned：
Graduate school of
Biomedical Engineering）

Professor(Concurrent post)
Kazuhiro KOSUGE<Collaborative Laboratories>
New Industry Creation
Hatchery Center(Field Robotics, NICHe)

Associate Professor
Keiji NAGATANI(Department
assigned： New
Industry Creation
Hatchery Center )Theme of researchInterface between “machines” and human is getting more important toconsider the applications of advanced mechanical systems. Also, future“machines” will have advanced control, autonomy and functions as
networked systems, as is the case with next-generation robots. This
laboratory is studying “smart systems” enabling such advanced “machines”
by integrating functional components in a small size. Our research interests
include material development, process development, device fabrication andsystem demonstration (see examples below), all of which are necessary to
implement “smart systems.” Through such a synthetic approach, high-level
education and research in the field of Nanosystems are conducted.
1. Sensors for human-friendly robots
2. Wireless communication devices
3. Bio-sensors for medical diagnostics
4. System integration
5. Integration and packaging technology
6. Fundamental technology for sensors and actuators
With low birthrate and aging, staying healthy and the maintenance andimprovement of the quality of life (QOL) are strongly desired. To stayhealthy, early detection and treatment of diseases is important. In order tosolve these, we treat the advanced mechatronics and signal processing
technologies, and develop sensor/actuator systems for medical welfare
apparatus. The topics are as follows:
1. Intelligent artificial finger
2. Development of a palpation sensor system
3. Elucidation of mechanism of human tactile and touch feeling
4. Measurement and analysis of human hand/finger motion
Minimally invasive medicine with less injury to the body, and healthcare
devices which promote and maintain health are becoming more important inmedical field.
Using microfabrication technologies including MEMS (Micro Electro
Mechanical Systems) technologies, research and education to develop novel
and useful medical devices and healthcare devices are conducted.
Our studies range from basic research and development of fabrication
process to clinical application and practical research.
1.
Minimally invasive medical diagnostic and therapeutic divices withhigh-performance and multi-function.
2.
Novel healthcare devices using new structure or principle.
3.
Development of nonplanar microfabrication technology which issuitable shape for insertion and use in the living body.
We are working on research and development of unmanned field robots
that have a capability to obtain information in the real world, such as
natural fields and disaster environments.
1. Autonomous surveillance robots in indoor environments, such as plantfacilities
2. Traversal and tele-operation technologies for unmanned ground vehicles(UGVs) on rough and weak terrains
3. Autonomous flight and observation for micro unmanned aerial vehicles(MUAVs)
4. Traversal and observation technologies for unmanned surface vessels on
the water

Note: For more detailed information, please contact the director. (Professor Kazuhiro KOSUGE , TEL+81-22-795-6914)- 13 -

Department of Aerospace Engineering
Laboratory

Aeronautical Engineering(Computational Aerodynamics)

Aeronautical Engineering(Smart Systems for Materials
and Structures)

Aeronautical Engineering(Experimental Aerodynamics)

Astronautical Engineering(Propulsion Engineering)Astronautical Engineering(Space Exploration)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Keisuke SAWADA
Associate Professor
Soshi KAWAI

Professor
Tomonaga OKABE
Associate Professor
Go YAMAMOTO

Professor
Keisuke ASAI
Associate Professor
Taku NONOMURA

Professor
Naofumi OHNISHI

Professor
Kazuya YOSHIDA
Associate Professor
Toshinori KUWAHARA

Theme of research
We work in the fields of fluid mechanics, physical modeling, highly
accurate, geometrically flexible and highly efficient CFD methods, highfidelity simulations, and their related topics in the aerospace engineering:
1. Development of high-order-accurate numerical methods for high-fidelity
numerical simulations of aeronautical flows
2. Physics and prediction of transonic airfoil buffet phenomena
3. Transonic airfoil flutter phenomena using fluid-structure interaction
4. Physics and modeling of supercritical flows in liquid rocket engine
related problems
5. Development of accurate/fast flow solver using hierarchical Cartesian grids
toward exascale Post-K computerThis research group is developing and implementing a variety of numericalfailure modeling tools for the advanced composites as follows;
1.
Numerical method for failure simulation of fiber-reinforced composites
2.
Multi-objective design of composite aircraft structures
3.
Virtual testing of composite aircraft structures
4.
Multi-scale modeling of advanced composite structures
5.
Atomistic simulation of advanced composite materials
In developing next-generation aircrafts, it is indispensable to understandthe air flow around the vehicle and clarify the aerodynamic characteristics
of it. In our laboratory, we study the aerodynamics by simulating real flow
conditions using experiments and by visualizing the flow fields using
optical means. Our objective is “to create, measure, and control flows.” A
particular emphasis has been placed on the development of various
advanced wind-tunnel testing techniques and the study of aerodynamics inlow-speed to hypersonic regimes by using windtunnel testing.
1. Advanced measurement techniques (PSP/TSP, GLOF, etc)
2. Dynamic wind tunnel testing using new-generation magnetic
suspension and balance system (MSBS)
3. Radical improvements of aerodynamic characteristics by flow control
4. On-flight flow diagnosis by combining experiments and simulation

New propulsion schemes by plasma, hypersonic flow dynamics,
nonequilbrium gas dynamics, and numerical techniques for them areinvestigated by computer simulations for future aerospace engineering
applications.
1. Feasibility study of beamed energy propulsion
2. Propulsion and flow control by unsteady plasma
3. Prediction of nonequilibrium radiation from hypersonic flow
4. Numerical simulations relevant to astrophysical flow

We are working on space robotics technology for application tovarious space exploration and space development missions.
1. Study on core technologies for space robotics and space flightsystems, such as motion dynamics and control, sensing andnavigation, teleoperation and autonomy
2. Dynamics and control of free-flying space robots for operationin orbital or micro-gravity environment
3. Research and development of exploration robots for the surfaceof Moon, planets and asteroids
4. Research and development of micro-satellites for scienctificobservation, remote sensing and disaster monitoring missions- 14 -

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Astronautical Engineering(Space Structures)<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Flow Research Division,
Institute of Fluid Science(Aerospace Fluid Engineering, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Complex Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(High Speed Reacting Flow, IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Complex Flow Research
Division, Institute of Fluid
Science(Complex Shock Wave , IFS)

<Cooperative Laboratories>
Creative Flow Research Division,
Institute of Fluid Science(Spacecraft Thermal and Fluids
Systems Laboratory, IFS)

Professor /Associate Professor

Associate Professor
Kanjuro MAKIHARA

Professor
Shigeru OBAYASHI
Associate Professor
Koji SHIMOYAMA

Professor
Hideaki KOBAYASHI

Professor(Concurrent post)
Shigeru OBAYASHI
Associate Professor
Mingyu SUN

Professor
Hiroki NAGAI

Theme of research
We are engaged in analytical and experimental research on structure,material, aeroelasticity and control for space structures and airplanes.
1. Integrated optimization of structure, aeroelasticity and control foraerospace vehicles
2. Shape and vibration controls for space smart structures
3. Energy harvesting for aerospace structures by using smart materials
4. Impact monitoring system based on piezoelectric sensors
5. Structural health monitoring for CFRP structures by using Lambwaves
We are working on experimental fluid dynamics, computational fluid
dynamics, and their integration for the innovation, safety, and creation ofaerospace systems.
1. Innovative design and manufacturing assisted by “Multi-Objective
DesignExploration”
and“Uncertainty
Quantification”(SHIMOYAMA)
2. Innovative engineering design driven by “Data Assimilation”(OBAYASHI)
3. Innovative aerospace plane experimented by “Magnetic Suspension
and Balance System” and “Ballistic Range” (OBAYASHI)
Combustion phenomena represented by gas turbine combustion of
aircraft engines are highly complicated where turbulent flows interact
with chemical reactions in extreme conditions. In this lab, researches onhigh-speed combustion phenomena and new combustion technologies
with globally low environmental impact are performed using advanced
laser diagnostics and numerical simulations.
1. Turbulent combustion in a high pressure and high temperatureenvironment
2. High-pressure spray combustion in gas turbine combustor conditions
3. Supersonic combustion phenomenon and its control
4. Laser diagnostics for rocket engine combustion
5. Combustion technology of carbon-free and carbon neutral fuels

We are interested in shock wave phenomena and teir interdisciplinary
applications. Current research subjects include
1. The predication of far-field pressure induced by the atmospheric entry
of a small asteroid
2. Fundental and applied study of shock waves and bubbles induced byunderwater electric discharge
3.

Toward the unification of interface tracking and capturing methods for
gas-liquid two-phase phenomena

We are working on study of thermal and fluids system forspacecraft, and development of their control technique.
1. Study on aerodynamic characteristics and heating whenspace vehicle enters into planet having atmosphere
2. Study on thermal control system and device fornext-generation spacecraft
3. Study on airplane which flies in planet having atmosphere
4. Research and development of novel optical measurement
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Laboratory<Collaborative Laboratories>
Next Generation SpaceTransportation System, JAXA
※Note

Professor /Associate Professor
Professor
Sadatake TOMIOKA(Visiting member)
Professor
Hideyuki TANNO(Visiting member)

Theme of research
Collaborative laboratories with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA). Research activities are at JAXA’s Kakuda Space Center.
Research on liquid rocket engine technologies, airbreathing engine
technologies and hypersonic vehicles (includes entry and reentry vehicles)
are underway in following fields;
1. Advanced rocket engine elements and aribreathing engine elements /systems (Tomioka Labo.)
2. Hypersonic vechicle elements and systems (Tanno Labo).

Note: For more detailed information, please contact the director. (Professor Keisuke SAWADA, TEL+81-22-795-6998)※Note: This lab has receiving conditions for foreign students. So candidates should confirm that with the director of Aerospace
Engineering before. (Professor Keisuke SAWADA, Tel +81-22-795-6998)- 16 -

Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering
Laboratory

Professor /Associate Professor

Theme of research

Professor
Hidetoshi HASHIZUME
Associate Professor
Noritaka YUSA
Energy Physics Engineering(Advanced Fusion Reactor
Engineering)

Associate Professor
Satoshi ITO(Collaborative Chair:
Fusion Reactor System
Engineering)
Professor(Visiting member)
Nagato YANAGIEnergy Physics Engineering(Fusion Plasma Diagnostics and Advanced
Plasma Confinement)

Energy Physics Engineering(Neutron Device Engineering)

Professor(Concurrent post)
Hidetoshi HASHIZUME

Professor
Tomohiko IWASAKI

Professor(Concurrent post)
Tomohiko IWASAKI

Energy Physics Engineering(Reactor System Engineering)

Professor(Concurrent post)
Hidetoshi
HASHIZUME
Associate Professor
Shinji EBARA

Nuclear fusion is an ultimate energy source that would solve most ofenery-related problems the modern society faces and would realize asustainable development. Our laboratory carries out researches
indispensable for desining the fusion reactors such as
1. Development of re-mountable high temperature superconducting
magnet system to produce strong magnetic fields necessary forplasma confinement,
2. Design of novel liquid-breeder blanket systems that convert
high-energy neutrons into electricity,
3. Enhancement of non-destructive testing and evaluation methods forassuring the integrity of the components in the fusion reactors.

To realize a nuclear fusion reactor, we focused on basic studies in divertor
plasma physics, development of an advanced tool for researches on
efficient confinement of alpha particles born in burning plasma andmechanism of transition to high confinement mode:
1. Interaction between recombining plasma and high energy particle flux
(ELM-like burst) using the linear divertor plasma simulator
DT-ALPHA,
2. Development of energetic ion production method to simulate alphaparticle confinement in a small device,
3. Role of nonlinear ion viscosity in the transition to improved
confinement mode.

The research interest is the application of neutron reaction to energy
production, nuclear transmutation and radiation application in various
systems and devices such as fission reactor, fusion reactor and accelerator.
The following are the main topics:
1. "Accelerator-driven system" -advanced safety reactor system
2. "Nuclear transmutation reactor system" for reduction of nuclear waste
3. "Space power supply device" for space exploration
4. "Neutron source device" for radiation application

Our laboratory is tackling researches for advance in current nuclear fission
energy system, realization of fast reactors as the next fission system andfusion reactors as the future system. We also set out to develop an
integrated research field of fusion and fission reactors by using fluid
engineering, heat transfer engineering, electromagnetics, and structural
mechanics. Our research themes are mass transfer promotion from channel
wall by turbulent flow appearing as pipe wall thinning in nuclear power
plants, flow-induced vivration in piping of fast reactors, thermofluid
phenomena in liquid blankets of fusion reactors, and so on. The researches
are being conducted experimentally and numerically in terms ofconsistency as energy supply systems.

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Safety Engineering of Nuclear
Systems(Nuclear Geotechnical Engineering)

Safety Engineering of Nuclear
Systems(Nuclear Energy Flow
Environmental Engineering)

Safety Engineering of Nuclear
Systems(Energy Physics and Engineering
Education)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Yuichi NIIBORI

Professor
Makoto TAHAHASHI（Department
assigned：Department ofManagement Scienceand Technology）
Associate Professor
Daisuke KARIKAWA（Department
assigned：Department ofManagement Scienceand Technology）

Professor
Atsuki TERAKAWA

Theme of research
Based on geosphere transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineeringand radiochemistry, the fundamental studies on the safety assessment ofradioactive waste disposal system are conducted. The practical themes are:1.
Development of self-healing barrier of radioactive wastes bypromoting interaction of radionuclides and cement-based materials,
2.
Evaluation of transport phenomena of supersaturated silicic acid inalkali and thermal front, and its application to the design of geologicaldisposal system,
3.
Formation mechanism of high performance natural barrier bydeposition of calcium silicate hydrate in a flow system through rockfracture,
4.
Estimation of retardation effect of nuclide migration in unsaturated
porous formation, and its application to performance assessment of
the interim storage facility of contaminant soils,
5.
Numerical simulation of sorption processes of actinide elements into
natural clay minerals, and so on.

In order to achieve higher level of safety in nuclear power plant, theinteraction between human and machine should be carefully designed. In
our laboratory, the problems of human factors are studied from variety ofviewpoints.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Enhancement of organizational safety in nuclear power plant.
Evaluation of human-machine interface using human brain mapping
methodHuman factor study for air traffic control (ATC) system
Diagnosis system for early recognition of Cyber Attack

The division of Energy Physics and Engineering Education is committed
to promote and expand social activities in harmony with human-beingsand nuclear power beyond generations, and to develop creative andproactive methodology of education as well as practical leadership skills
in nuclear engineering. With respect to medical applications of nuclear
technology, we are conducting research on charged-particle therapy whichtakes physical and biological advantages of charged-particles to killcancer cells. Particular attention is paid to development of ahigh-precision irradiation techniques and novel approaches to cancer
treatment on the basis of therapeutic experiments using small animals. We
also conduct human resource development in high-precision radiotherapy
such as medical physicists.

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Professor /Associate Professor
Professor
Akira HASEGAWA

Particle-Beam Engineering(High Energy Materials
Engineering)

Associate Professor
Shuhei NOGAMI(Collaborative Chairs:
Materials Engineering for
Fusion Reactors)
Professor(Visiting member)
Takeo MUROGA
Associate Professor(Visiting member)
Takuya NAGASAKA

Professor(Concurrent post)
Shigeo MATSUYAMA
Particle-Beam Engineering(System Engineering ofParticle-Beams)

Professor(Visiting member)
Tomihiro KAMIYA
Associate Professor(Visiting member)
Taiga YAMAYA

Particle-Beam Engineering(Advanced Radiation
Application)[Branch in Rokkasho-mura]

Particle-Beam Engineering(Nuclear Fuel Science)[Branch in Rokkasho-mura]

Professor(Concurrent post)
Akira HASEGAWA
Associate Professor
Keitaro HITOMI

Professor(Concurrent post)
Yuichi NIIBORIAssociate Professor
Seong-Yun KIM

Theme of research

Development of the reliable and high performance structural materials isessential for the advanced future power systems such as fusion reactor
because they will be used in the harsh environment such as high energy
particle beam exposure and high heat load. This division focuses on thefollowing researches based on the material science, metallurgy, andmechanics of materials.
1.
Development of high performance refractory metals for fusion reactor
2.
Fundamental research on the interaction between high energy particle
beam and materials
3.
Development of life prediction method of energy systems
4.
Development of low radio-activation structural materials for nuclear
systems
5.
Development of ceramics matrix composites for high temperatureapplications

Particle beams is applicable to fabrication of functional materials, analysisof specimen, RI production for medical imaging and radiation therapy.
Their applications covers in various fields including engineering,
environment, medicine and archeology. Our main research subject issystem engineering of particle-beams which is systemize by combining thetechnologies of beam acceleration and optics, the particle irradiation, RI
production and radiation measurements. Especially, we conduct research on
beam focusing and are developing a micro- and nano-beam system. The
system is combined with particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE) method
and micron-CT and applied for various fields. We also developing a
positron emission tomography (PET) using RI produced by particle
irradiation.

Our group focuses on development of compound semiconductor radiation
detectors for advanced radiation applications including ultra-highresolution PET systems, ultra-high resolution SPECT systems, photon
counting CT systems, and Compton cameras. The main research subject ofour group is developing material purification methods, crystal growthmethods and detector fabrication technologies for thallium bromide (TlBr)
semiconductor radiation detectors.

One of the most important problems needing to be solved in nuclear fuelcycle is the high-level liquid waste management. To minimize the waste
and to reduce the radiotoxicity, our group is mainly engaged in the studies
of chemical separation of fission produces such as
1.
Nuclide separation processes of high level liquid waste using
impregnated adsorbent and ionic liquids.
2.
Separation between strontium and yttrium using impregnatedadsorbent to reuse for radiotherapy.
3.
Electrochemical of metal speciation in the solution of the
reprocessing plant.

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Laboratory(Degradation Science and Plant
Life Management)

Professor /Associate Professor
Professor
Yutaka WATANABE(Collaborative Chairs:
Fundamental Engineering
for Nuclear
Decommisioning)
Professor(Visiting member)
Masahiro YAMAMOTO

Theme of researchThis lab does interdisciplinary studies based on mechanical engineeringand materials science to understand materials degradation mechanisms andto improve plant life management methodologies for light water reactors
and other nuclear systems.
1. Mechanistic studies in materials degradation of LWR components.
2. Matrials evaluation studies for supercritical water cooled reactors.
3. Development of monitoring methodologies of materials degradations intheir initiation satages.
4. Development of anti-degradation alloys for nuclear systems.
5. Corrosion prediction and prevention studies for decommissioning
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Professor
Shigeo MATSUYAMA
Professor(Concurrent post)
Atsuki TERAKAWA
Associate Professor
Youhei KIKUCHI
Advanced Nuclear Engineering

Professor(Visiting member)
Eisuke MINEHARA
Professor(Visiting member)
Iwao KANNO

On the basis of understanding and controlling the quantum-mechanicalnature of light, electron, ion, etc., we develop the techniques which restore
as soon as possible the living environments polluted with the radioactive
materials emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident
and establish a field of radioactive decontamination engineering to respondto the nuclear hazard.
Specifically, non-radioactive cesium cultivation, contamination
monitoring of food, volume reduction of contaminated soil, and thetechnical development of effective use of contaminated materials aredeveloped using quantum imaging technologies such as submilli-PIXE tomonitor contamination of atmosphere and river, micro PIXE to image
distributions of elements in a cell and PET to perform cerebral high orderfunctional diagnosis and cancer diagnosis.

Associate Professor(Visiting member)
Nobuyuki KANEMATSU
Professor
Yasuyoshi NAGAI

Energy Materials Engineering<Cooperative Laboratories>(Irradiation Effects in Nuclear and
Their Related Materials, IMR)

Associate Professor
Koji INOUE
Associate Professor
Kenji KONASHI
Associate Professor
Takeshi TOYAMA

We are studying defects, nano-scale precipitates and interface segregationsof impurity/solute atoms in materials. Our target extends from nuclear
materials such as reactor pressure vessel steels and shroud stainless steels
to semiconductors such as silicon and silicon-germanium. We employ
positron annihilation [two dimensional angular correlation of annihilation
radiation (2D-ACAR), coincidence Doppler broadening and positron
lifetime], 3D atom probe, electron spin resonance, optical absorption andtransmission electron microscope. By combining fi rst-principles
calculations and molecular dynamics simulations using the IMR
super-computer with the above experiments we are clarifying the formationand microscopic structures of these defects, precipitates and interface
segregations.

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Quantum Theoretic Material
Engineering<Cooperative Laboratories>(Nuclear Materials Science,
IMR)

Quantum Theoretic Material
Engineering<Cooperative Laboratories>(Engineering for Actinide
Materials, IMR)

Professor /Associate Professor

Professor
Eiji AKIYAMA

Professor
Dai AOKI
Associate Professor
Fuminori HONDA
Associate Professor
Tomoo YAMAMURA

Energy Chemical Engineering<Cooperative Laboratories>(Division of Process and System
Engineering, IMRAM)

Professor
Nobuaki SATO
Associate Professor
Akira KIRISHIMA

Theme of research
Hydrogen entry into metallic materials used under stress causes a fracture
phenomenon called hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen embrittlement is ofgreat importance in the field of various structural materials used for atomic
and hydrogen energy, automobiles, aircrafts and infrastructures and soforth. We investigating the behavior of hydrogen in metals and hydrogen
uptake from corrosive environment in order to understand the mechanismof hydrogen embrittlement. We also aim at noble microstructure design
utilizing the interaction between phase transformation and hydrogen.
The physics of f-electron systems, including both actinide and rare earth
compounds, are an important aspect of strongly correlated electron
systems. A large variety of fascinating phenomena, such as coexistence ofmagnetism and superconductivity, multipole order, quantum criticalphenomena, are found. We grow high quality single crystals of actinide andrare earth compounds. By means of precise measurements under extreme
conditions (low temperature, high field, high pressure), we aim to discover
new phenomena and new physics. We also study actinide chemistry. Not
only domestic collaborations but also international collaborations arestrongly promoted.

Development of rare metal chemistry for sustainable energy cycle
Nuclear energy is one of the most important energy resource of our modern
society, it is therefore strongly demanded to make nuclear fuel cycle morereliable. After the Fukushima NPP severe accident, countermeasure for thedamegaed reactors and recovery activities of contaminated environment
become very important issues in Japan. To respond these demands, ourgroup researches on the fundamental chemistry of nuclear fuel debris, anddevelops novel and unique processes for the spent nuclear fuel based on theselective sulfurization of fission products. The radio chemistry of actinides
and fisson products is also studied to perform more reliable safetyassessment of radioactive waste ground disposal.

Notes; if you need more any details information, please tell the director.〔Professor Atsuki TERAKAWA, TEL+81-22-795-7901〕- 21 -