Philosophy and Goals of Education and Research Purpose of Human Resource Development Electrical and electronic engineering, as well as mechanical engineering, are academic fields closely connected to real-life society. Our goal is to cultivate individuals who understand the natural sciences such as electromagnetism and various types of mechanics, which form the foundation of these disciplines, and who can contribute to the interdisciplinary areas of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. We aim to develop professionals who acquire fundamental abilities and advanced expertise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and related fields, possess a strong sense of ethics and creativity to generate new knowledge, and can thrive in areas such as mechatronics and robotics based on these engineering disciplines. Ideal Candidates for Development Individuals who understand the fundamentals of natural sciences such as electromagnetism and various types of mechanics, and possess broad knowledge and problem-solving skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. Features of the Mechatronics Program Main Research Areas Electric Power System EngineeringHigh voltage and discharge plasma engineering support the electric power technology and contribute greatly to a low environmental load society. We conduct education and research on the generation of intense pulsed charged particle beams and high-density plasmas using pulsed power technology, the development of radiation sources, and their application to material processing field, contributing to the advances in electric power engineering and the development of the next generation of electrical engineers and researchers. Communication SystemIn order to realize the ultra-high-speed communication in fifth generation cellular systems, the development of high-performance antenna technology is essential.This picture shows the over-the-air (OTA) apparatus, which evaluates the communication performance of antenna mounted on the connected car by creating a realistic propagation environment in the laboratory. Mechanical Information and InstrumentationIn the Laboratory of Mechanical Information Measurement, we are developing micro-forceps mechanisms equipped with sensing functions that can acquire the mechanical properties of biological tissues through grasping or contact, particularly for use in delicate and precise operations such as microsurgery. Applied Mechano-informaticsWe analyze fluid motion that requires control in engineering applications, such as the mixing of hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cells and airflow around aircraft. Our main focus is on improving the lattice Boltzmann method to achieve higher accuracy and expand its applicability for high-speed computations. Electric Power System EngineeringHigh voltage and discharge plasma engineering support the electric power technology and contribute greatly to a low environmental load society. We conduct education and research on the generation of intense pulsed charged particle beams and high-density plasmas using pulsed power technology, the development of radiation sources, and their application to material processing field, contributing to the advances in electric power engineering and the development of the next generation of electrical engineers and researchers. Communication SystemIn order to realize the ultra-high-speed communication in fifth generation cellular systems, the development of high-performance antenna technology is essential.This picture shows the over-the-air (OTA) apparatus, which evaluates the communication performance of antenna mounted on the connected car by creating a realistic propagation environment in the laboratory. Mechanical Information and InstrumentationIn the Laboratory of Mechanical Information Measurement, we are developing micro-forceps mechanisms equipped with sensing functions that can acquire the mechanical properties of biological tissues through grasping or contact, particularly for use in delicate and precise operations such as microsurgery. Applied Mechano-informaticsWe analyze fluid motion that requires control in engineering applications, such as the mixing of hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cells and airflow around aircraft. Our main focus is on improving the lattice Boltzmann method to achieve higher accuracy and expand its applicability for high-speed computations. Educational Objectives, Educational Goals, and the Three Policies Diploma Policy Policy on Completion Certification and Degree Conferment The Graduate School of Science and Engineering aims to teach and research the academic theories and applications of science and engineering and related fields, to pursue their depths, and to cultivate profound academic knowledge, outstanding abilities, and a sense of ethics required for highly specialized professions, thereby contributing to the advancement of natural sciences and scientific technologies. Based on this educational objective, students who acquire fundamental abilities and advanced expertise in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering and related fields, develop a strong sense of ethics and creativity to generate new knowledge, and achieve the learning outcomes listed below will be awarded the degree of Master of Engineering. Learning Goals and Indicators Fundamental Abilities Learning Outcome: Possesses rich academic knowledge foundational to electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, English proficiency and logical thinking skills necessary for global engagement, and the ability to view various issues from a multifaceted perspective. Indicator: Demonstrates rich academic knowledge, English proficiency, logical thinking skills, and the ability to view various issues from multiple perspectives. Specialized Knowledge Learning Outcome: Acquires specialized knowledge and research capabilities in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, as well as the expertise required for highly specialized professions. Indicator: Demonstrates advanced specialized knowledge, research capabilities, and practical skills required for highly specialized professions in these fields. Ethics Learning Outcome: Develops a normative awareness of research ethics necessary for professionals and researchers in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. Indicator: Demonstrates a normative awareness of research ethics. Creativity Learning Outcome: Possesses the ability to create new knowledge in scientific fields such as electrical and mechanical engineering, generate further value from that knowledge, and propose new solutions to societal challenges. Indicator: Demonstrates the ability to create new scientific knowledge, generate additional value, and propose solutions to societal challenges. Curriculum Policy Policy on Curriculum Organization In the Mechatronics Program, a systematic curriculum is organized to help students acquire the four competencies outlined in the Diploma Policy. Policy on Curriculum Implementation Over the course of two years of study, the curriculum is designed to enable students to learn proactively and independently. In addition to required courses such as lectures, exercises, and special research, elective courses are offered and conducted through various methods including lectures, exercises, experiments, and practical training. Evaluation is based on objective grading criteria that assess the degree of achievement of learning outcomes for each competency. Learning Content, Methods, and Evaluation Fundamental Abilities Learning Content: To develop broad academic knowledge and a panoramic perspective, students study subjects outside their specialized fields. They also acquire English proficiency as a foundation for understanding and communicating international information. Learning Method: Students take university-wide common courses and graduate school common courses offered by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. Evaluation Method: Evaluation is conducted through exams, reports, and presentations in each course. Specialized Knowledge Learning Content: Students acquire specialized knowledge, skills, and practical abilities necessary for research and professional practice in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. Learning Method: Students take specialized program courses offered in the Mechatronics Program. Evaluation Method: Evaluation is conducted through exams, reports, and presentations in each course. Additionally, a master’s thesis review is conducted based on separately defined evaluation criteria. Ethics Learning Content: To develop a normative awareness of research ethics, students acquire knowledge related to information security and researcher ethics. Learning Method: Students take university-wide common courses that foster ethical awareness, offered by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. Evaluation Method: Evaluation is conducted through exams, reports, and presentations in each course. Creativity Learning Content: Through engagement in specialized research, presentations, and discussions, students develop creativity and problem-solving skills. Learning Method: Students conduct special research and write a master’s thesis. Evaluation Method: Evaluation is conducted through a final examination and presentation. Admission Policy Policy on Acceptance of Applicants The Mechatronics Program seeks students who have a strong interest and foundational abilities in the fields of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, and who aspire to become engineers or researchers capable of contributing to human welfare by leading technological innovation and advancing culture through their specialized knowledge and skills. Basic Policy on Applicant Selection (Types of Entrance Exams and Evaluation Methods) To provide multiple opportunities for examination and to evaluate a diverse range of students, the following types of entrance exams are offered: General Entrance Exam Evaluation is based on a comprehensive assessment of interviews (including oral academic tests) and application documents (academic records, external English test scores, etc.). Recommendation-Based Entrance Exam Evaluation is based on a comprehensive assessment of interviews (including oral academic tests) and application documents (letters of recommendation, academic records, external English test scores, etc.). Special Entrance Exam for Working Adults Evaluation is based on a comprehensive assessment of interviews (including oral academic tests) and application documents (academic records, etc.). Special Entrance Exam for International Students Evaluation is based on a comprehensive assessment of interviews (including oral academic tests) and application documents (academic records, etc.). Desired Qualities and Abilities Fundamental Abilities Possesses academic abilities equivalent to a university graduate and is motivated to acquire broad knowledge not only in science and engineering but also in related academic fields. Specialized Knowledge Has foundational academic abilities in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, and is motivated to acquire rich specialized knowledge and advanced research capabilities to contribute as a highly skilled professional. Ethics Has a sense of responsibility and ethics as a member of society, and is committed to conducting research independently and contributing to the sound development of science and technology. Creativity Possesses a strong desire to tackle unknown and cutting-edge challenges in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, along with a broad perspective and flexible thinking skills. Curriculum Model Curriculum Model Research Theme: Advanced Mechatronics Research Driving Local Industries Targeted Human Resource Profile: Highly skilled science and engineering professionals who can contribute to technological innovation in regional mechatronics-related industries Graduate School Common Courses Interdisciplinary Common Courses Program Specialized Courses Specialized Subjects Research Guidance Year 1 1T Research Ethics 1 Advanced Data Science 1 Introduction to Social Implementation of Natural Sciences (Earth, Life, and Environmental Sciences) 1 Special Exercises in Mechatronics I 2 Advanced System Control Engineering II 1 Advanced Robotics 1 Special Research in Mechatronics 10 2T Advanced Studies in Regional Symbiotic Society 1 Advanced Experimental Safety I 1 Introduction to Social Implementation of Natural Sciences (Materials) 1 Introduction to Social Implementation of Natural Sciences (Clean Energy) 1 Special Exercises in Mechatronics II 2 Advanced Energy Conversion Engineering II 1 3T Science, Technology, and Sustainable Society 1 Advanced Autonomous Systems Engineering 1 Advanced Control Devices 1 Advanced Sensing Engineering 1 4T Advanced Biomedical Measurement Engineering 1 Advanced System Control Engineering I 1 Year 2 1T 2T 3T 4T Credits Earned 4 4 12 10 22 Total Credits Earned: 30 Career Information Career Paths After Completion Based on electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, graduates can contribute widely as highly skilled engineers and researchers in fields such as electrical systems, communication control, electronic materials and devices, design and manufacturing, energy and environment, mechanical control information, mechanical element design, energy equipment, mechatronics, electronics, and robotics. Faculty Members Research Area Faculty Name Research Theme Link Pulsed Power and Plasma Engineering Professor Hiroaki Ito We conduct education and research on advanced high voltage and plasma engineering, such as the development of pulsed power technology and its application to intense pulsed particle beam, high-density pinched plasma, atmospheric pressure plasma, high-power microwave, and laboratory astrophysics. Researcher Profile (Pure) Pulsed Power and Plasma Engineering Assistant Professor Taichi Takezaki Researcher Profile (Pure) Applied Electromagnetic Systems Professor Takahisa Ohji Education and research activities involve electromagnetic devices based on the mutual conversion of electrical, magnetic, and mechanical energy—specifically applied electromagnetic systems represented by magnetic suspension technology. Researcher Profile (Pure) Power Electronics Associate Professor Kenji Amei We conduct education and research on the development of power conversion circuits and control methods that enable high-efficiency power conversion and the generation of desired voltage and current waveforms. Researcher Profile (Pure) Electromagnetic actuator Associate Professor Masayuki Kato We conduct education and research related to electromagnetic motors and actuators, linear drive technology, and electromagnetic field analysis. Researcher Profile (Pure) Dynamic Systems and Robotics Professor Kenji Hirata Our education and research activities focus on dynamical systems, control and robotics. The topics include decentralized control, hybrid systems and networked control as well as autonomous mobile robots, bio-inspired robots, rehabilitation robots. Researcher Profile (Pure) Biomimetic Robotics and Control Engineering Associate Professor Hideki Toda We conduct education and research in the control theory and applications of systems inherent in biomimetic robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (such as aerial vehicles), bio-robots, rehabilitation robots, and technologies that mimic biological functions, such as SLAM and image processing. Researcher Profile (Pure) Autonomous Systems Associate Professor Junya Yamauchi Based on control engineering and robotics, we conduct education and research on robot path planning, autonomous control, and human-robot collaborative systems from the perspective of cyber-physical systems. Researcher Profile (Pure) Wave Communication Engineering Associate Professor Masafumi Fujii We conduct education and research on the fundamentals and applications of electromagnetic waves, including large-scale simulations using massively parallel supercomputers of electromagnetic phenomena ranging from the nanoscale to global scale, electromagnetic metamaterials, the effects of electromagnetic waves on the human body, and observation and analysis of radio wave propagation related to earthquakes. Researcher Profile (Pure) Imaging Science Associate Professor Tatsuo Nozokido We conduct education and research on imaging technologies using millimeter-wave and terahertz-band electromagnetic waves, aiming to visually represent complex or inherently invisible phenomena in an easily understandable way. Researcher Profile (Pure) Radio System Associate Professor Kazuhiro Honda Education and research will be conducted on advanced use of computers, development of new frequency resources, and communication systems, including electromagnetic field analysis, signal processing, communication and network-related technologies, and devices and measurement systems. Researcher Profile (Pure) System Control Professor Kazuki Nakajima We conduct education and research in a wide range of bio-information systems, such as the methods of analyzing and measuring biological information and the development of health-care devices, considering both hardware and software, which are based on measurement, control, information processing, and system engineering. Researcher Profile (Pure) Applications of Optical Sensing Engineering Professor Seiichiro Ariyoshi We conduct education and research on the advanced utilization of computers and the development of new frequency resources and communication systems, such as electromagnetic field analysis, signal processing, network connection techniques, and millimeter-wave and terahertz engineering. Researcher Profile (Pure) Strong Order and Devices Engineering Professor Hiroshi Naganuma We aim to develop devices such as memory and sensors by combining strong order with the quantum tunneling effect. Furthermore, we conduct education and research on the integration of these technologies with state-of-the-art semiconductor devices. Researcher Profile (Pure) Nanoelectronics Laboratory Professor Masayuki Mori We conduct education and research on thin-film growth of compound semiconductors and devices utilizing them. In particular, we focus on process technologies required for device fabrication and epitaxial growth of thin films and quantum structures. Researcher Profile (Pure) Structural Physics and Materials Science Associate Professor Toshio Kikuta Research activities focus on structural phase transitions, ordering phenomena, and domain structures in functional materials, particularly ferroelectrics, through examination of the relationships between crystal structures and physical properties. The research aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying emergent physical properties and their potential applications. Researcher Profile (Pure) Organic Optical Device Engineering Professor Shigeki Naka We conduct education and research on the evaluation of optical and electrical properties of organic electronic materials, as well as applications of organic optoelectronic devices such as organic EL devices, organic photodiodes, and organic solar cells, based on electro-optical conversion, photoelectric conversion, and optical control. Researcher Profile (Pure) Organic Thin-Film Electronics Professor Masahiro Morimoto We conduct education and research on the fabrication of organic thin films using organic molecular materials, control of thin-film structures, and evaluation of their electronic properties. These studies support the development and application of electronic devices based on the functional properties of organic thin films. Researcher Profile (Pure) Solid Mechanics Professor Katsuyuki Kida We conduct education and research on mechanical structures placed under complex mechanical conditions and environments that require unique approaches to stress, displacement, and fracture. Through experiments, observations, and mathematical analysis, we quantitatively evaluate damage processes and investigate fracture mechanisms. Researcher Profile (Pure) Solid Mechanics Associate Professor Koshiro Mizobe With the aim of improving the strength of mechanical materials and elucidating their failure mechanisms—such as enhancing the fatigue strength of bearing steel through heat treatment and investigating rolling fatigue in plastic bearings under underwater and dry-running conditions—we conduct education and research through experiments, observations, and analyses based on the principles of materials mechanics and mechanical materials science. Researcher Profile (Pure) Solid Mechanics Assistant Professor Soji Matsubayashi Researcher Profile (Pure) Reliability Engineering Professor Noriyasu Oguma We conduct education and research on fundamental theories that integrate micro- and macro-scale mechanisms of strength and fracture in structural and functional materials, including new materials. Our work also involves the development of strength design databases, environmental strength design methods, and reliability-based design methodologies. Researcher Profile (Pure) Reliability Engineering Associate Professor Kenichi Masuda We conduct education and research on strength evaluation of thin-walled structures, fatigue and crack propagation characteristics of various materials, development of design guidelines using 3D printers, and creation of teaching materials for CAD and CAE education. Researcher Profile (Pure) Advanced Materials and Forming Professor Tomomi Shiratori We conduct education and research on microstructural control of materials, analysis of plastic deformation phenomena, and optimal design and application of processing tools, all of which are essential for improving the properties of various structural and functional materials and advancing plastic forming processes. Researcher Profile (Pure) Advanced Materials and Forming Junior Associate Professor Noboru Takano We conduct education and research on the development of highly durable ultra-precision machining tools using micro- and nanoscale processing technologies, as well as on ultra-precision machining techniques and their application to the manufacturing of ultra-precision components. Researcher Profile (Pure) Advanced Materials and Forming Assistant Professor Tatsuya Funazuka We conduct education and research on the advancement of plastic forming processes—with a focus on extrusion and forging—as well as high-productivity machining of high-strength aluminum alloys and process tribology. Researcher Profile (Pure) Thermal Engineering Associate Professor Koichi Kasaba We conduct education and research in the fields of mechanics of materials, fracture mechanics, heat transfer engineering, and superconducting engineering, focusing on strength evaluation of cryogenic structural components and electromechanical property evaluation of superconducting materials. Researcher Profile (Pure) Thermal Engineering Assistant Professor Akio Kosaka Researcher Profile (Pure) Fluid Mechanics Professor Seiichiro Izawa In addition to basic research on flow instability, turbulent transition, and shear flow, we conduct applied research on the collapse behavior of granular materials and fluid-structure interaction problems. Researcher Profile (Pure) Fluid Mechanics Junior Associate Professor Ttsushi Kase We conduct research on improving the performance of fluid machinery such as wind turbines, water turbines, and drones, as well as on fluid phenomena related to biological systems, including insect flapping flight, cellular flow, and the development of artificial organs. Researcher Profile (Pure) Fluid Mechanics Assistant Professor Mami Iwasaki Researcher Profile (Pure) Intelligent Machine Engineering Professor Yoshiyuki Matsumura We conduct education and research on the analysis of dynamic characteristics, system configuration, and the design of new mechanical system components necessary for the development of advanced mechatronic systems aimed at achieving high precision, high speed, and high responsiveness. Researcher Profile (Pure) Intelligent Machine Engineering Junior Associate Professor Masahiro Sekimoto We are conducting research on motion control methods for multi-joint robots that utilize human body dynamics, as well as on the mechanical mechanisms underlying joint coordination. Researcher Profile (Pure) Control Systems Engineering Professor Toshiyuki Yasuda We conduct education and research on the construction of sustainable swarm robotic systems. Our focus includes evolutionary and learning-based approaches for generating cooperative behaviors in autonomous decentralized robotic systems that adapt through interaction with the environment and others, as well as analysis of collective behaviors in swarm robots and their application to context-aware operational planning. Researcher Profile (Pure) Control System Junior Associate Professor Tomaru Takenori We conduct education and research on development of control systems such as human cooperation robot systems considering human emotion, visual servo systems based on image processing technology, and swarm systems using evolution and learning approaches. Researcher Profile (Pure) Mechanical Information and Instrumentation Professor Tohru Sasaki We conduct education and research on the development of new measurement methods, construction of measurement systems, and sensor development, aiming to realize robot vision based on 3D image measurement and image recognition. Our focus includes acquiring large-scale environmental information through image-based position measurement and micro-force measurement for micro-handling. Researcher Profile (Pure) Mechanical Information and Instrumentation Associate Professor Kenji Terabayashi We conduct research and education in high-precision 3D image measurement using fluorescent sphere markers, spatiotemporal image analysis with fisheye cameras, dimensional and shape measurement of large structures using distance image sensors, generation of distance image data for machine learning, image recognition of red snow crabs for fisheries resource management, cancer cell recognition and prognosis prediction using fluorescence imaging, and CT data analysis for fracture treatment support. Researcher Profile (Pure) Applied Mechano-informatics Professor Takeshi Seta As a field of simulation science, we aim to elucidate and control various physical phenomena handled in mechanical engineering—such as molecular and atomic motion, multiphase flows, and turbulence—through education and research in numerical analysis and computational technologies. Researcher Profile (Pure) Applied Mechano-informatics Junior Associate Professor Tatiana-nicolaevna Zolotoukhina Researcher Profile (Pure) Applied Mechano-informatics Junior Associate Professor Daisuke Watanabe We conduct education and research in computational fluid dynamics to explore solutions to engineering challenges involving fluids—such as noise reduction, wall friction reduction, turbulence transition, flow stability, and mixing and diffusion of fluids and particles—using numerical simulations and theoretical analysis. Researcher Profile (Pure)
