Emerging Researcher P r o f i l e s

2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4Life Science and Technology

Chemistry, Materials
Precisely designed transition metal catalysts
for new molecular transformations

Development of electronic materials anddevicesDevelopment of electrocatalysts toward
energy conversion

Search for solid electrolyte materials using
machine learning

Development of new nucleic acid drugs forgene therapy

Drug delivery systems for photodynamic
therapy and neutron capture therapy

Jun Takaya School of Science

Junghwan Kim Institute of Innovative Research

Akira Yamaguchi School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Kota Suzuki Institute of Innovative Research

Akihiro Ohkubo School of Life Science and Technology

Takahiro Nomoto Institute of Innovative Research

We aim to develop new transformation
reactions of unreactive molecules andchemical bonds such as CO 2 and C-C
sigma-bonds enabled by precisely designed
new polymetallic transition metal catalysts
and reactive species generated bycooperation between transition metals andlight energy.

I am conducting research related toelectronic devices such as light emitting
elements and transistors. Research onelectronic devices spans an extremely
wide range of fields; however, I am
particularly interested in creatingworld-class devices by discovering new
functional materials and making use of
their unique physical properties.

We are working on the development ofelectrocatalysts based on earth abundantelements toward CO 2 reduction and water
splitting. To achieve this goal, we take inoriginal design and synthetic approachsuch as hydrothermal electrochemistry
and machine-learning technique.

Signal-amplification sensing withsmart chemosensors

Rotaxane-based supramolecularmechanophores

Redox chemistry for molecular conversion
technology

Gaku Fukuhara School of Science

Yoshimitsu Sagara School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Shinsuke Inagi School of Materials and Chemical Technology

We have so far proposed a new
amplification sensing methodology definedas “supramolecular allosteric signalamplification sensing (SASS)”, enabling tosense various analytes that are difficult todiscriminate in a complex mixture.

Structure science of ceramic materials andexploration of novel materials

We are working on the developmentof supramolecular mechanophores
utilizing rotaxanes, which have been wellinvestigated in supramolecular chemistry.
The mechanophores can visualize tinymechanical forces.

Aromatic polymers and carbons for catalysis
Yuta Nabae School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Kotaro Fujii School of Science
The diverse properties of ceramic material
are closely related not only to the propertiesof the constituent elements, but also to
the crystal structures. I am clarifying therelationship between the property andstructure of ceramic material through detailed
structural analysis, and exploring newmaterials by considering crystal structure.

Focusing on the features of bipolarelectrochemistry such as wirelessnature, gradient potential and reduced
electrolyte, novel molecular conversion
technology based on redox chemistry
is developed to produce useful andfunctional materials.

The novel lithium ion conductors could
enable the development of all-solidstatelithium batteries; however, the efficiency ofmaterial discovery is slow. In this study, weare developing an efficient new materials
search method by combining classicalmaterials search and machine learningtechniques.

Seeking the riddle of origins of life
Ryuhei Nakamura Earth-Life Science InstituteAt the bottom of the deep sea, chemical,
thermal, and electrical energy conversion
has been taking place over 3.8 billion
years with an efficiency that far
surpasses our modern technology. By
unraveling the ancient earth technology,
our laboratory will challenge the riddle ofthe origins of life.

Development of functional materials for energy
storage devices

Genome editing and environmental
responses of plants

Tomohiro Kubo School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Masaaki Hirayama School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Satoshi Kidokoro School of Life Science and Technology

The development of on-demanddegradable plastics for a circular
economy is imperative as environmental
concerns loom large. I aim to constructa guiding principle for degradable
polymeric materials through unveilingnovel synthetic strategies toward
environmentally benign polymers.

I am working to develop a solid catalyst usingorganic materials based on keywords such as
non-platinum catalysts, fuel cells, polyimides,
hyperbranched polymers, organometallic
complexes, and carbon materials. The goal isto realize a low-carbon society by developinga catalyst capable of efficiently promoting
various reactions.

We are exploring energy conversion andstorage materials based on ionic conduction
in solids. We focus mainly on all-solidstate batteries, which is a next-generationenergy storage device, and contribute toclarify the ionic conduction mechanism atelectrode/solid electrolyte interfaces for thedevelopment of all-solid-state batteries withhigh energy and power densities.

Materials function-directed development of
biopolymers

Precision self-assembly of crystallizable
polymers

Keigo Kamata School of Science

Satoru Matsuishi Institute of Innovative Research

Toshiki Sawada School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Tomoya Fukui Institute of Innovative Research

Focusing on mixed-anion compounds
containing multiple types of anions andelectrides in which electrons behave as
anions, we are searching for functional
materials such as superconductors, novel
electronic conductors, and wavelength
conversion materials.

High mobility semiconducting polymers
Tsuyoshi Michinobu School of Materials and Chemical Technology

Yusuke Kita Institute of Innovative Research
Promotion of the use of renewable
resources is required to build asustainable society. I am focusing onheterogeneous catalysts that synthesize
high value-added compounds from nonedible biomass such as corn stalks that
do not compete with food issues.

The goal of my research is to unravel
the physiopathological phenomena by
developing new photofunctional molecules(fluorescent probes, Raman probes,
photosensitizers, etc.) based on original
molecular design strategy for observing andmanipulating living organisms.

Degradable polymers via precision
polymerization

Anion-engineering for novel electronic
functional materials exploration

Development of new catalytic reactions byheterogeneous catalysts

Development and application of original photofunctional chemical probes

Biopolymers observed in nature easily
achieve excellent functional properties
under aqueous-based mild conditions.
We developed functional soft materials
through function-directed modification/
control of biopolymers based on
bioengineering, polymer science, physicalchemistry, and informatics.

Boron vacant orbital engineering for thedevelopment of functional materials

I investigate the precision self-assemblyof functional polymers. I have succeededin controlling the self-assembly of
π-conjugated polymers by kinetic control,
thereby yielding the nanofibers with
controlled lengths from nano to micrometer.

Plants regulate physiological responses
and adapt to changes in the surrounding
environment through the expression andfunction of various genes. I will develop
novel genome editing technology in plants,
and then use this technology to analyze andmodify the functions of their genes involvedin environmental responses.

We have developed functionalorganoboron compounds and neworganic transformations based on thedesign concept of boron vacant orbital
engineering, that is, the design of thechemical bonds attached to boron, thespace provided by substituents aroundboron, and the assembly mode of boron
vacant orbitals.

Nexus of nano, bio and electronics
Toshinori Fujie School of Life Science and Technology
Minimally invasive medicine is expected
for human healthcare and biomedicine. Ourgroup envisions the smart biodevice withintegrated nano, bio, electronics.

How energy organizes chemistry into life
Shawn McGlynn Earth-Life Science InstituteIn biology, material (molecules) areorganized by energy flow. My lab works
on multiple systems – from molecules in
the lab to hot springs in the field- with thegoal of understanding how organization isgoverned by energy transfer reactions.

Fluorinated artificial channel

Elucidation of intestinal environment dynamics

Kohei Sato School of Life Science and Technology

Takuji Yamada School of Life Science and Technology

Inspired by natural membrane proteinsthat transport molecules and ions acrosscellular membranes, we have synthesized
fluorinated artificial channels and found thatthey can transport molecules even fasterthan channel proteins in nature.

Mechanosensation involved in tissue functions
Keiko Nonomura School of Life Science and Technology

We have been engaged in elucidating therelationship between gut microbiome anddiseases based on community structure
analysis of the bacteria that live in thehuman intestines. In addition, we also
focus on the research for the dynamics
of the microbial community structureduring the food fermentation process, datavisualization of the metabolic pathway database, and a new
analysis method.

Redox-based regulatory network forcontrolling plant functions
Keisuke Yoshida Institute of Innovative Research

Yoshiaki Shoji Institute of Innovative Research
Crystalline organic semiconducting
polymer thin films are capable of carrying
electricity by properly controlling theintermolecular interactions and carrier
generation. I aim to create a new organic
semiconducting polymer by using precise
molecular design and an efficientsynthesis method, and to realize
high-performance solar cells and transistors.

Photodynamic therapy and neutron capture
therapy have attracted recent attention
as promising techniques for treating
intractable diseases including multiple anddiffuse cancers. We develop light/neutronresponsive drug delivery systems to extend
their application.

Mako Kamiya School of Life Science and Technology

Development of metal oxide catalysts forselective chemical processes
We investigate the rational design andsynthesis of metal oxide catalysts with a wide
variety of crystal structure based on boththeoretical and experimental approaches.
Through the development of novel
nanostructure control methods, we create
highly functionalized catalysts with muchsuperior activity than previously reported
catalysts for various types of catalytic reactions such as selective
oxidation, acid-base reaction, and biomass conversion.

We have synthesized functional
oligonucleotides useful for medical anddiagnostic purposes by introduction of
the chemical modification into nucleic
acids. In our recent research, we develop
new bioactive molecules including nucleic
acids drugs for accurate regulation ofbiochemical reactions (transcription,
splicing, translation) based on organic chemistry.

We are studying physiological roles ofmechanosensation mediated by PIEZO
mechanically activated channel, awarded
Nobel Prize 2021, in tissues/cells including
sensory neurons and brain tissue.

Plants must control their own physiological
functions in response to changes inenvironmental conditions. I focus on
redox regulation as a key to control plant
functions. I am trying to comprehensively
understand its molecular basis andphysiological significance.

Emerging Researcher Profiles
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture
Smart agriculture and forestry systems basedon engineering wisdom

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science

Intelligent soft materials and soft robots
Shingo Maeda School of Engineering

Hideharu Takahashi School of Engineering
For the construction of a machine systemthat can work autonomously to support
smart agriculture and forestry, we areresearching on the technologies suchas remote sensing, robot, environmental
recovery, utilization of unused resources,
in-situ power supply with solar tracking
power generation system, and social
implementation of these technologies.

We create autonomous and intelligent soft
robots and machines by actively utilizing
nonlinear phenomena and nonequilibrium
systems of soft materials. We also challenge
to understand the mechanisms of suchcomplex soft robots and machines.

Design method of high-rise building against
huge earthquakes and typhoons

Periodic nanostructures opening a new field ofphotonics

Daiki Sato Institute of Innovative Research

Tomohiro Amemiya Institute of Innovative Research

Our laboratory aims to develop a design
method that considers both seismic andwind loads for buildings with appliedadvanced vibration technologies such as
passive control and base isolation systems
by using observation data, experiments,and simulations. It also develops method
for estimating performance of different
dampers used in passive control and base-isolation systems.

Trajectory optimization for high-speed andhigh-precision machining systems

Systems and control theory for
future energy management

Seismic performance of new and repaired RC
structures

Shingo Tajima Institute of Innovative Research

Takayuki Ishizaki School of Engineering

Aleksey Vadimovich Shegay Institute of Innovative Research

Demand for advanced machining processes
at the manufacturing facility, I researchon the trajectory optimization of industrial
robots and multi-axis machine tools forhigh-speed and high-accuracy motion.
Specifically, considering the kinematicaland vibrational characteristics of themechanical system, the optimization of
posture selection and trajectory control is accomplished byutilizing the kinematic redundancy.

Based on the foundation of systems andcontrol theory, we challenge ourselves toadvanced research topics for future smart
energy management. In particular, we focus
on developing modular design theory forlarge-scale decentralized control systems.

We are exploring the potential of “metamaterials”
and “topological photonics” for opening a new
field of photonics.

Diamond quantum technologies
Takayuki Iwasaki School of Engineering

Reinforced concrete structures must not
only be safe but also reusable and reoccupiable following damaging earthquakes.
Our research is focused on finding effective
design and repair methodologies to enable
such rapid recovery to be achieved following
earthquakes.

Spin defects formed in diamond function as
quantum sensors, and they are also expected
to be used as solid-state quantum lightsources for quantum network. I am proceedingwith research on high-sensitivity magnetic
and electric field sensors using NV centers,
and studying new quantum light sources using
Group IV elements.

Visualization of environmental impact inautomotive transportation system

Advanced digital technology and artificial
intelligence induced creative seismic design

Fundamental technologies toward semiconductor
quantum computers

Hiroyuki Nabae School of Engineering

Susumu Sato School of Engineering

Yuki Terazawa School of Environment and Society

Tetsuo Kodera School of Engineering

Although the total amount of air pollutants
emitted from automobiles has been
reduced, local roadside air pollution causedby exhaust gas is still pressing issue.
We are investigating "where" and "howmuch" air pollutants were emitted usingwith measurement and numerical analysis.

Development of biomedical mechatronics andbio-tissue utilization technology

Coordinated control of human, robots, andsystems

Wataru Hijikata School of Engineering

Takeshi Hatanaka School of Engineering

Based on mechanical engineering andengineering electrodynamics, I am working on
medical-mechatronics systems
such as ventricular assist devices, artificial
skin and implantable wireless power transfer
system.In addition, I am also trying to use
biological tissue as an engineering applicationsuch as implantable power generatorsand bio-hybrid actuators. These studies are conducted incollaboration with the Faculty of Medicine.

I am working on novel distributed
cooperative environmental monitoring
technology and human-robot collaboration
technology to address the social issue ofa shrinking working-age population. In
particular, I am conducting interdisciplinary
researches in the fields of smart agriculture,
smart ocean, and energy management.

In order to utilize innovative damping
modification system into more creativebuilding designs, I am tackling developing
algorithmic and interactive seismic design
methods with advanced digital technology
and AI, applying these methods to realprojects, and implementing these methods
in society through web applications, etc.
Furthermore, I am also developing and evaluating a novel
damping modification system.

Transportation research with data science
Toru Seo School of Environment and Society
I study transportation and information
systems to realize a better society by
utilizing theory and data. I am particularlyinterested in emerging technologies suchas automated driving, ridesharing, andconnected vehicles.

Terahertz electronics and applications
Safumi Suzuki School of Engineering

AI-driven integrated intelligent communication
network
Takayuki Nishio School of Engineering

The terahertz frequency band is expected to
be used for various purposes such as nextgeneration wireless communication. In ourlaboratory, we will open up the futureof terahertz technology by researching extreme
semiconductor devices capable of terahertz
operation, giving them various functionality,
and applying them to the various
terahertz applications and actually showing the operations.

Multinary inorganic compound materials andenergy conversion devices

Toward energy- and communication-efficient
IoT system with AI, we are working in theinterdisciplinary area of sensing, networking,and computing and developing novel
technologies such as vision-assisted wirelessnetworks and distributed machine learning in
networks.

Embedded systems for next generation IoTYuko Hara School of Engineering

Takahito Nishimura School of Engineering

Establishing groundbreaking robotics throughcutting–edge actuators
It can be difficult for general robot systems
that use electromagnetic actuators to work
properly in extreme environments such asconfined spaces and where there is highload disturbance. We are working to create
new robotics that can resolve such issues
based on research into new actuators.

2023-2024

I am conducting research and developmentof fundamental technology for the realizationof semiconductor quantum computers. I am
promoting joint research and developmentwith universities, corporations, and research
institutions in Japan and overseas by linking
a wide range of technology layers such as
materials, devices, circuits, control, andI am researching high-performance technology forcompound thin-film solar cells that focus on crystal
growth and interfaces for different materials.
I am also conducting research on functional
development technology for lightweight and flexible
solar cells with a view to developing applications
such as ZEB/ZEH and in-vehicle usage. In addition,
I am promoting research on thermoelectric
conversion materials that achieve high-efficiency conversion of lowtemperature waste heat and have a low environmental impact.

Ultralow power spintronic devices
Nam Hai Pham School of Engineering

Design requirements of embedded systems arebeing diversified in terms of processing speed,
power/energy consumption, security, etc. in
the Internet of Things (IoT) era. Our group aims
at developing new design methods for both
hardware and software in embedded systems
toward the next-generation IoT.

Augmented reality using high speed visionand projection
Yoshihiro Watanabe School of Engineering

We develop novel materials such as topologicalinsulators, topological half metals, andferromagnetic semiconductors to realize
ultralow power spintronic devices, including
magnetoresistive random access memory,
racetrack memory, and spin transistor.

We explore the possibilities to invoke a newsense of reality based on the advanced
technology centering on visual sensing andprojection. The key is speed transcending thehuman capabilities. We believe the next reality
is driven by the technological control of theunseen moment.

systems.

Novel functional photonic devices with magnetic
materials

High-efficiency solar cells and optical power
converter for optical power transmission

Artificial intelligence for understanding
and generating human language

Yuya Shoji Institute of Innovative Research

Shinsuke Miyajima School of Engineering

Naoaki Okazaki School of Computing

Utilizing unique feature of magnetic material
as non-reciprocity or non-volatility, we develop
novel functional photonic devices. In addition,
we are exploring innovative applications as
photonic computing and photonic neuron byusing such devices.

A production process of silicon solar cells
without explosive and toxic gases areinvestigated for low-cost silicon solar cells.
Hybrid tandem solar cell using silicon and aperovskite material and blue-light optical power
converter for optical power transmission system
are also our important topics.

Language is more than a communication tool.
It is also a source for intellectual activities
including thinking and logic. Incorporating
linguistics, statistics, machine learning,
and recent deep learning, I am working toachieve intelligent computers that can speak
languages to communicate with others, as wehuman beings do.

Surrounding environment recognition by
acoustic signal

Challenge to wind and snow related issues forurban environment

Developing novel technologies for water
quality analysis and water treatment

Integrated circuits for wireless communication
to be deployed in space

Custom computing machine for deep learning
applications

Leverage math for sensing data processing
and analysis

Kotaro Hoshiba School of Engineering

Tsubasa Okaze School of Environment and Society

Manabu Fujii School of Environment and Society

Atsushi Shirane Institute of Innovative Research

Hiroki Nakahara School of Engineering

Shunsuke Ono School of Computing

We are investigating the mechanismsof wind gust at pedestrian space,pollutant dispersion, snow drifting, andother problems caused by wind andits related diffusion phenomena withinbuilt-up environments, and proposing
countermeasures with CFD (computational
fluid dynamics), which can predict the flow
fields with computer simulation.

We are developing novel water
quality measurement technologies tocomprehensively detect various chemicals,
naturally occurring substances and so forthin environmental waters, drinking water
and wastewaters. We are also conducting
research from the perspective of developing
sustainable water and wastewater treatment
technologies with low energy and environmental impact.

We conduct research and developmenton "Integrated Circuits for WirelessCommunications and Wireless Power
Transfer". We aim to realize integrated
circuits for wireless communication to extend
the coverage area further than the current
level and to expand it to space, and wirelesstransceivers that do not require a powersource using wireless power transfer technology to open up the
carbon-neutral era.

I am researching about surrounding
environment recognition for robots using
active acoustic measurement (measurement"using" sound) and passive acoustic
measurement (measurement "of" sound). It
will be applied to search and rescue tasks in
disaster-stricken areas or sensing of living
environments.

I am researching the development of high-speed
hardware exclusively for machine learning and
AI processing including deep learning along with
its applications.

We are developing signal processing
algorithms for extracting and analyzing
valuable information from noisy and degradedsensing data by leveraging sparse modelingand mathematical optimization. In addition,
we are actively engaged in the applicationof these algorithms to remote sensing andmaterial imaging.

Emerging Researcher Profiles
Mathematics, Physics, Earth and Planetary Sciences
Data-driven Intelligent Robotics
Asako Kanezaki School of Computing
We develop a robotic system that recognizes
the real world and learns behavior. Robots
collect data using various sensors and predict
the optimal behavior through the knowledge
they gather and interactions with humans. We
are researching recognition technologies andmachine learning methods for this purpose.

Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Science

Mathematical analysis of nonlinear partial
differential equations

Science of control of quantum physicalproperties utilizing non-equilibrium processes

Building planet formation theory based ontheory and astronomical observations

Solving various nuclear issues through theinnovation of element separation

Analyzing visual culture of celebrity
constructed by media

Hideyuki Miura School of Computing

Fumitaka Kagawa School of Science

Satoshi Okuzumi School of Science

Masahiko Nakase Institute of Innovative Research

Kyohhei Kitamura Institute of Innovative Research, Institute for Liberal Arts

We study partial differential equations byapplying tools from functional analysis andFourier analysis. More precisely, we areworking on asymptotics and regularity ofsolutions for nonlinear partial differential
equations in fluid mechanics.

We now know that Earth-sized exoplanets
are common in the galaxy. Are they similar
to our own Earth? We seek to answer thisquestion by combining computer simulations
and the latest observational data.

I am utilizing a non-thermal equilibrium process (amethod that goes beyond the thermodynamic
approach) in an effort to create a novel nonequilibrium steady state, operate a nonequilibrium phase change different from theequilibrium phase transition, and achieve
high-order functionality based on domain
engineering consisting of competing phaseswith different symmetries.

Biophysics and informatics for intelligent matterlike living systems

Mathematical optimization: theory andapplications

Search for quantum spin magnets showing novel
quantum phenomena

Mechanism of historical human capitalformation

Masahiro Takinoue School of Computing

Makoto Yamashita School of Computing

Nobuyuki Kurita School of Science

Kota Ogasawara School of Engineering

Living systems are non-equilibrium, dynamic
material systems that exhibit intelligent
behaviors such as information processing,
response, replication, and evolution. We are
exploring physics to elucidate their designprinciples, as well as applied science torealize intelligent molecular systems such as
molecular computers and artificial cells.

Mathematical optimization provides solutions
using mathematical approaches for the optimal
selection under many constraints, for example,
numerical methods for train route searches
and shift scheduling. We study theoreticalaspects of mathematical optimization andapply numerical methods to various practicalproblems

Large scale distributed deep learning on
TSUBAME

Algebraic approaches to low dimensional
topology

Rio Yokota Global Scientific Information and Computing Center

Takefumi Nosaka School of Science

Due to the rapid increase in size of deep neuralnetworks, it is now becoming impossible totrain them without using supercomputers. Our
research aims to train the largest models byusing the first GPU supercomputer in the world
TSUBAME at Tokyo Institute of Technology andmaking use of over ten years of experience onsuch systems.

2023-2024

My research is topology, and focuses onobjects of dimension 2,3,4. My approaches
contain nilpotent methods and quandle
theory to topology, where quandle is a certain
algebraic system. I aim to make a developmentof topological procedures to demonstrate
3-dimensional topology and cohomology ofalgebras.

Magnetic insulators with small spin quantum
number show quantum ground state andexcited state owing to remarkable quantum
effects, which cannot be understood within
the framework of a classical spin model. For
the purpose of finding the novel quantum
phenomena, we develop new quantum spin
magnets and investigate their magnetic

Ogasawara laboratory focuses on themechanisms of human capital formation
during industrialization. Utilizing uniquelong-term historical socioeconomic
statistics with properly designed cliometrics,
the lab studies how people accumulated
human capital in the economic development
process, especially from the economics

properties.

viewpoint.

Gravitational wave cosmology

Mathematical optimization for decision making

Teruaki Suyama School of Science

Ken Kobayashi School of Engineering

By using gravitational waves which haveextremely high penetrability and come fromthe abyss of the universe, I am conducting
theoretical research to clarify the fundamental
mysteries of the universe; for example, theorigin of the universe and the identity of dark
matter and dark energy.

Based on the innovative elemental
separation technology and understandingof Actinide elements, difficult issuses suchas reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels
and their final disposal and stabilizationof various kinds of waste generated in the
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
will be solved and aim to contribute to therevival and revitalization of Fukushima.

Global urban climatology
Alvin Christopher Varquez School of Environment and Society

In the 20th century, the appearance ofcelebrities such as movie stars and idols
completely changed due to movies andtelevision, and in the 21st century, newcelebrities including YouTubers and VTubers
appear over the internet. I am studying“celebrity” that is created through media
and its visual culture.

Research on educational practice, policy,
and school reformYuta Suzuki Institute for Liberal Arts

Cities have dynamic interactions with theiratmospheric environment. With distinct
geopolitical and socioeconomic identities,
urbanization influences global climatechange, and vice-versa. Through stateof-the-art numerical models, geospatial
analyses, and machine learning, our lab
aims to investigate the science behindthese spatiotemporal interactions to contribute to the creationof sustainable environments.

I am engaged in educational research withthe emphasis on learning from school sites
and listening to school sites. In particular,
I am interested in the learning of teachers,
who are the change agent in reform ofteaching and schooling. A recent publicationis "Formation and Development of Teachers’
Professional Community: A Genealogy of
Research on School Reform in the United States” (Keisoshobo,
Tokyo, 2018).

Social infrastructure innovation with
cutting-edge technology

Chrono-nutrition, precision nutrition

Shintaro Ikeda School of Environment and Society

Institute of Innovative Research,Institute for Liberal Arts

Masaki Takahashi

Sophisticated advanced technologies suchas artificial intelligence are also being
introduced into the social infrastructureindustry, which is traditionally known as
the legacy industry. However, advanced
organizational and strategic management
is necessary in order to effectively use
advanced technology. I am working to clarify

Mathematical optimization is a method forfinding an optimal solution with regard tosome criterion. I aim to support complex
decision-making in the real world bydeveloping optimization methods to solve
broader optimization problems efficiently.

Chrono-nutrition is an established research
field that examines the relationship between
the timing of nutrition/diet and the circadianclock system. Moreover, we are working todevelop a system for “Precision Nutrition”
which takes into consideration aspects ofindividual background such as lifestyle andgenetic differences.

related measures.

Developing and using statistical methods forrecent real data

Macroscopic quantum physics with single
nanoparticles in vacuum

Exploring quantum properties of ultrathinnano materials

Assessment, prediction and control of theurban atmospheric environment

Aesthetics on physical experiences of people
with disabilities

The relation of new technology and social andpolitical issues

Takayuki Kawashima School of Computing

Kiyotaka Aikawa School of Science

Toru Hirahara School of Science

Atsushi Inagaki School of Environment and Society

Asa Ito Institute of Innovative Research, Institute for Liberal Arts

Ryosuke Nishida Institute for Liberal Arts

I am conducting qualitative researchon what it is like to live with various
disabilities and illnesses such as visual
impairment, stuttering, and dementia. My
research is based on interviews of people
with disabilities and illnesses. Every bodyin this world is different from all others.
While respecting the universality ofscience, I would like to highlight the unique individuality of
the human body.

I handle the multifaceted relationshipbetween new information technologies/
services and politics (elections), institutions,and society through policy analysis,
historical research, and quantitative
analysis, etc. Recent research is on
policy processes and the social impact of
COVID-19 measures. A recent publication
is “Sociology of the Corona Crisis” (2020, Asahi Shimbun
Publications Inc.).

Based on theories such as mathematicalstatistics and mathematical optimization, I
am developing methods for analyzing a wide
variety of real data. In particular, one of myrecent initiatives is conducting data analysis
that applies methods actually developed for
epidemiological and medical data.

Theory and applications for large-scale signal
processing

By using ultracold single nanoparticles
laser-trapped in a vacuum, we investigate
whether macroscopic objects follow quantum
mechanics, which has been successful withmicroscopic particles such as electrons andatoms. We also aim at developing applicationsof our system in sensing.

Novel quantum phases realized by epitaxy
Masaki Uchida School of Science

Satoshi Takabe School of Computing
Due to technology such as post-5G wirelesscommunication, signal processing has
recently been required to be large-scale, highperformance, and high-speed. By combining
the approaches of statistical mechanics,
information theory, and deep learning, I aim
to develop next-generation signal processing
algorithms and further deepen related
theories.

Our group pursues physics of novel quantum
transport emerging in extremely highquality epitaxial thin films and artificial
heterostructures, by adopting molecularbeam epitaxy techniques, which have led theway in the semiconductor research, to exotic
materials including topological and correlatedmaterials.

We are performing precise thin-film synthesis,
in which atoms are stacked one layer at a time,to search for quantum properties that do notappear in thick bulk materials. In particular,
we use quasiparticles that appear in materials
to demonstrate concepts predicted in highenergy physics, and conduct basic research forreal-world applications.

We aim to make an assessment, a prediction
and control the urban atmosphericenvironment by means of the numericalsimulation of urban atmospheric turbulenceand dispersion, wind monitoring at
pedestrian level, and flux tower observation.

Ultraviolet time-domain astronomy withsmall satellites

Waste recycles promoted by additional value
creation and psychological approaches

Yoichi Yatsu School of Science

Fumitake Takahashi School of Environment and Society

Time-domain Astronomy is a new category which
focuses on transient celestial phenomena. We
are surveying those transient events by making
use of AI and unique small satellites. Currently
we are developing a micro-satellite for theultra-wide field UV transient explore mission
to be launched in 2023 by joint effort between
industry and academia. We also are applying theobservation technology to practical technologies such as navigation
and remote-sensing which are the base of the new-space industry.

My team studies waste management andrecycles from generation to final landfill
disposal. They include psychologicalanalysis of waste sorting, design analysis
for waste separation, value-added
technology development for waste recycles,
and geochemical conversion of landfilledwastes to soil.

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