Faculty & Laboratories

Navigation and Sensing Engineering Laboratory

The era of next-generation transportation has arrived with a wide variety of vehicles, ships, drones, aircraft, satellites, etc., from ground to space. In this laboratory, we are researching technologies to safely and securely deliver various types of moving vehicles to their destinations using GNSS, radar, and image information.

Communication Technology Laboratory

(1)Localization System using Ultra Wideband(UWB) for Body Area Networks(BANs) and Sensor Networks (2)Spectral Efficiency Improvement (3)Wireless Communication System for Medical Information Support (4)Reliable Robust Radio Control (5)Next Generation Satellite Communication System, ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) and Network Robot

Smart Mechatoronics Laboratory

Robots and devices are developed for the purpose of social implementation. Through cross-sectional research, we train engineers who will lead the next generation by understanding the importance of manufacturing through hardware and software development to demonstration experiments.

Networked System Control Laboratory

Our research interests include (i) distributed cooperative control for mobile robotic networks consisting of multiple vehicles, drones, .etc. and (ii) fusion of machine learning and control theory. We also perform experimental verification for the proposed approaches.

Semiconductor Nanotechnology laboratory

Our research targets are nanotechnologies for Photovoltaic and LSI.

We are performing basic research below

1) Material science
2) Process technology
3) Evaluation physics and chemistry

Electrical and Magnetic Energy Materials Laboratory

Development of devises to convert electric energy is very important for energy conservation. Performance of these devices is affected by magnetic and electric properties of the materials being used. In this laboratory, we research the development of new high performance magnets and electrode materials of new electrochemical capacitors.

Optobioelectronics Laboratory

We are engaged in the development of materials & processing technologies for future energy saving device applications of LED, solar-cells & thermoelectrics with environment-friendly semiconducting materials. The materials are formed by ball-milling, spin coating & vacuum processing. The performance of devices is optimized through optical, structural & electrical measurements.

Synergetic Information Processing Laboratory

We have studied for digital signal processing of human voice, image and chaotic cipher using computers with multi-CPU and FPGA circuits. The results of the signal processing have been deployed to study on the image navigation system for the space probe on the collaborative research.

Power System Laboratory

Our laboratory develops forecasting method of output of photovoltaic generation and wind-power generation, analyzes influence which heavily-interconnection of renewable energy sources has on power system, develops improvement method of power quality in power system, and studies about optimization of electric power network configuration.

Laboratory of Electrical Machines and Systems

Our research topics are

(1) advanced control of permanent magnet synchronous machines

(2) advanced control of induction machines

(3) Drives for electric motor bikes and electric vehicles

and so on.

Large Scale Complex System Laboratory

We study the operation & control issues in electric power systems. Transients in real scale systems with generators can be easily & stably analyzed by our calculating code. Topological optimization of control systems, power market simulation & grid interconnection of renewable energy are also our typical research targets.

Integrated Circuits System Laboratory

We study on CMOS Analog Integrated Circuits for IT Systems. Our research focuses on CMOS Analog Integrated Circuits under low voltage and low power supply in order to realize handy electrical equipment for communication systems.

Optical Communications Laboratory

The information and communications networks such as the Internet have been developing on the basis of optical fiber communication techniques. Our research focuses on optical modulation schemes and digital signal processing to realize future advanced networks.

Organic Molecular Electronics Laboratory

Organic moleucles are not only a flexible material, but also an excellent nanomaterial due to the well-defined structure. We are aiming to realize the advanced electronic devices based on the unique and excellent properties of functional molecules.

Applied Superconductivity Engineering Laboratory

Renewable energy is an important source in the future electric power system. Also development of highly efficient energy storage technology is important for stable power supply and energy securities. We focus on the feasibility of superconductivity which is a phenomenon of zero electrical resistance, and study energy storage technology and related technology.

Intelligent Information Science Laboratory

Our research topics include object recognition in images, intention estimation behind texts, and business-related data analysis. In these studies, we aim to obtain novel insights by using methods of artificial intelligence and other techniques. We are also engaged in studies on the quantity and quality of human consciousness.

Power Electronics Laboratory

In order to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles, it is necessary to use renewable energy sources such as solar power generation as a source of electric power to charge the vehicles. Our laboratory is responsible for technological innovations in these applications through power electronics and motor drive technology.

Function Device Laboratory

As a sustainable development we study the efficient emissive material, mutual conversion device between light and electricity such as solar cells and electroluminescent devices. Lighting source for plant factory, photonic crystal and functional thin film devices are also investigated.

Intelligent Signal Processing Laboratory

Our laboratory develops technologies related to signal processing, e.g., noise reduction, data compression, and analysis of biomedical signals, for contribution to achieving comfortable society. Also fundamentals of signal processing are studied.

Wave Signal Processing Circuit Laboratory

Aiming compact low-power wireless communication system, we study structures of circuits based on theories of electronic circuit & electromagnetic field. A number of electronic elements & lines are connected for processing & transferring signals making advantages of both of analog & digital circuit designs.

Life Science Informatics Laboratory

We focus on the relationship between protein sequence and function. Our main research areas are (1) prediction methods of post-translational modification and subcellular localization of proteins using bioinformatics analysis, and (2) development of functional proteins including artificial signal sequences designed by bioinformatics techniques.

Health Science and Medical Engineering Laboratory

For medicine and rehabilitation, we focus on (1) neuronal mechanism of dance video game for motor rehabilitation, (2) optical diagnosis of diabetic peripheral nerve disorder, (3) neuronal connectivity and plasticity research for advanced brain computer interface, and (4) ameliorative effect of mastication on general health.

Brain Network Physiology Laboratory

Our lab is interested in how neural activity propagates through the brain network. By visualizing the neural activity propagation with the use of voltage-sensitive dye imaging technique, we study the structural and functional property of neural circuits involved in learning, emotion, and olfactory processing.

Organic molecules and bio-functional materials laboratory

MATERIALS: Functional dye molecules, polyelectrolytes, bio-polymers, and so on. RESERCH TOPICS: Control of molecular interactions and orientations in thin films, Fabrication of hollow microcapsules suitable for use in a drug delivery system, Two-photon excited fluorescence materials for bio-imaging, and so on.  

Biomicrodevices Laboratory

We explore new microfabrication techniques for natural materials and biomaterials to develop biomicrodevices. Our mission is to ensure and improve the quality of life through the development of those devices.

Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory

We investigate neural mechanisms of human social cognition by using various non-invasive neuroimaging techniques. Current research focuses on social communication, interpersonal coherence during cooperation, mirror neuron system, self-recognition, social anxiety, brain-computer interface, and media cognition.

Bioinstrumentation Laboratory

We focus on the following research projects. (1) Martial arts and sports sciences using AI and image technology. (2) Development of highly accurate, compact and lightweight biological measurement devices such as eye movement. (3) Development of hand mo-cap technology, and their applications to health science.