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Kazuhiro Aoyama, Professor
Space, Particle Physics & Aerospace2 student voices
Aoyama Lab studies how to describe and analyze the structure of complex systems (system architecture) and how to create new systems. Products are made by combining many functions, but diverse and complex customer requirements can no longer be met by simple combinations alone. The lab analyzes the structure of a system to find its problems, proposes design solutions that extend to the management of product design and development, and implements those systems. The lab conducts joint research with companies such as Mitsui Fudosan and Toyota Motor, using urban development and manufacturing as its subjects.
Masashi Sugiyama, Professor
AI & Machine Learning2 student voices
The Sugiyama-Yokoya-Ishida Lab studies the construction of the fundamental theory of machine learning, the development of practical algorithms, and their application to real-world problems. With advances in information and communication technology, computers have become able to carry out intellectual activities once thought possible only for humans, such as reasoning and creation. The Sugiyama Lab works on learning theory and algorithms, the Yokoya Lab on visual information processing and remote sensing, and the Ishida Lab on the evaluation and oversight of AI. The Sugiyama Lab also collaborates with companies and research institutes in Japan and abroad, taking on the challenge of solving real-world problems with cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Kiyotaka Aikawa, Associate Professor
Quantum & Condensed Matter2 student voices
Aikawa Lab studies how to cool nanoparticles, levitated in mid-air with lasers, to the extreme. Nanoparticles levitated in vacuum are isolated from all surrounding matter. Taking advantage of this feature, unprecedented applications are expected, ranging from condensed matter physics to precision measurement. The lab cools the center-of-mass motion of a particle to near the quantum ground state and explores the quantum nature of that motion.
Nakamura Satoshi N, Professor
Space, Particle Physics & Aerospace2 student voices
The Nakamura Lab studies hypernuclei, which are quantum many-body systems containing strange quarks. Through experiments at high-intensity electron accelerator facilities, the lab deepens the understanding of baryon-baryon interactions, that is, the extended nuclear force. Building on this, the lab takes on the "hyperon puzzle," a mystery of heavy neutron stars. Day to day, the lab works on experiment design, data analysis, and equipment development at the Hongo Campus, and travels to accelerator facilities in Japan and abroad during beam time.
Tsuyoshi Iizuka, Associate Professor
Earth & Climate2 student voices
The Iizuka Lab uses the methods of cosmochemistry, geochemistry and isotope science to study the formation and evolution of the planets in the solar system. The lab analyzes the chemical elements and isotopes contained in terrestrial rocks and meteorites to investigate how the Earth and other planets have evolved. Students from a wide range of fields, including earth science, physics and chemistry, come together across disciplinary and university boundaries. Research proceeds through discussion, both between the professor and students and among the students themselves.
Shogo Tachibana, Professor
Space, Particle Physics & Aerospace2 student voices
The Tachibana Lab studies how the diverse planets of the solar system, including Earth, were formed. By combining laboratory experiments, analysis of extraterrestrial materials, astronomical observation, modeling, and solar system exploration, the lab investigates the chemical evolution of the early solar system. The lab experimentally investigates evaporation, condensation, phase transitions, and isotopic fractionation of silicates, metallic iron, and iron sulfides, and incorporates the resulting reaction rates into models of dust dynamics. The lab takes part in the asteroid sample-return missions Hayabusa2 and OSIRIS-REx. In Hayabusa2, Professor Tachibana led the development of the sampler and coordinated the initial analysis of the Ryugu samples.
Keisuke Goda, Professor
Chemistry & Catalysis2 student voices
The Goda Lab practices "serendipity engineering," which aims to generate lucky, chance discoveries in a planned way. It integrates biochemistry, photon science, nanotechnology, microfluidics, robotics, and information science. Using this integration, the lab creates new biotechnologies, aiming to discover unknown biological phenomena and to apply them in industry and medicine. Built on a foundation of physics and chemistry, the lab's research combines theory, experiments, and computation.
Hirofumi Hara, Project Professor
Environment & Sustainability2 student voices
The Microbial Ecotechnology Social Cooperation Lab studies the development of technologies and materials that use the activity of microorganisms in the environment to reduce environmental impact. The lab was launched in collaboration with Daikin Industries, Ltd., and aims to develop technologies that contribute to the "bioeconomy," meaning economic activity that does not burden the environment. Its focus is on reducing environmental impact across the whole chain, from materials development to the recycling of waste and scarce resources. Its purpose is to turn research results from the university into technologies that industry can use directly.
Shuichi Yanagisawa, Professor
Bio & Life Sciences2 student voices
The Plant Functional Engineering Lab studies, at the molecular level, how plants' ability to produce organic compounds from inorganic substances is regulated. Through photosynthesis, plants make sugars from carbon dioxide, and through nitrogen assimilation, they make amino acids and proteins from nitrogen in the soil. The lab also investigates the genes involved in these processes, with the aim of developing highly productive crops. Using the model plants Arabidopsis thaliana and rice, the lab combines molecular biology and molecular genetics experiments with computational analysis.
Jun-Ichi Maruyama, Professor
Bio & Life Sciences2 student voices
The Microbiology Lab studies filamentous fungi (molds) such as Aspergillus oryzae, aiming to understand their properties and to put them to advanced use. Aspergillus oryzae is a microorganism that has long been used to make sake, soy sauce, miso, and more, and it underpins traditional Japanese brewing. The lab conducts basic research at the level of genes, genomes, and cells to uncover the mechanisms in Aspergillus oryzae that remain unexplained. Through the use of genome editing and attempts at sexual reproduction, the lab also aims to create new functions useful for fermentation and the production of substances.
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