Academic Staff

Informatics and Electronics Course

Position/Degree
Name
Research Field
Keyword for Research Field
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Masami Nirei
Electric machinery
Electromagnetic Actuators, Magnetic Sensors, Electrical Equipment Engineering, Electromagnetic Field Analysis, Finite Element Method, Multivariate Analysis
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Koichi Karasawa
Antenna Engineering, Magnetic Engineering
Planar Antenna, 5G, QZSS, Automatic Driving, Parametric Magnetic Sensor
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yoshinori Fujisawa
Cryptographic Theory, Communication Engineering
Hearing and Visual Impairment, Learning Support Equipment, Cyber Security, Cryptography
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Seiichi Watanabe
Measurement Engineering, Magnetic Engineering
Sensors, Railway Measurement, Magnetic Measurement, Sports Measurement, e-learning
Professor/ Doctor of Science
Shoichi Ito
Welfare Engineering, Theoretical Physics
Assistive Devices for the Handicapped, Braille, Wearable Devices
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Takashi Kasuga
Environmental Electromagnetic Engineering,  Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
EMC, FDTD method, Printed Circuit Boards, Underwater Radio Propagation
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Kazuki Ashida
Pattern Recognition
Character Recognition, Mathematical Expression Recognition, Character Extraction
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Masahiro Akiyama
Semiconductor Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering
Integrated Circuits, Image Sensors, Avalanche Photodiodes, Spectrometers, Operational Amplifiers
Associate Professor/ Bachelor of Science
Kenichi Ohya
Music and Computer
Musical Synthesis
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yutaka Fujita
Coding Theory, Software Engineering
Error Correcting Codes, Software Documentation
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Noritaka Momose
Electrical and Electronic Materials, Solar Energy Engineering
Thin-film Solar Cells, Electronic Devices, Compound Semiconductors, Thin-film Fabrication and Evaluation
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Science and Technology
Ayana Rikimaru
Perception Information Processing
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image and Video Analysis
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Masahiro Tomioka
Bioengineering, Environmental Electromagnetic 
Human Interface, Motion Capture, Smart Hand Motion, EMC, FDTD Method, Carbon Materials
Lecturer/ Doctor of Engineering
Cheon-Soo Kang
Carbon Materials Engineering
Carbon Nanotubes, Activated Carbon, Structural and Physical Properties Analysis, Dispersions,  Energy Storage Devices
Lecturer/ Doctor of Science
Eisuke Saito
Radiation Physics, Signal Processing
Radiation Detection, Dosimetry, Fabrication and Evaluation of Plastic Scintillators
Assistant Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Takayuki Hara
Optical Engineering, Computer Systems
Holography, 3D Image Engineering, FPGA
Contract Professor/ Master of Engineering
Hiroshi Suzuki
Signal processing, Educational technology
Time-Variant Signals, Spectral Analysis, Educational Technology, e-Learning

Mechanics and Robotics Course

Position/ Degree
Name
Research Field
Keyword for Research Field
Professor/ Doctor of Medical Science
Nobuyuki Ono
Measurement and Control Technology
Biomedical Measurements, Industrial System Development
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Katsumi Horiguchi
Materials System Evaluation
Mechanical Materials, Material Mechanics, Fracture and Deformation, Mechanical Properties, Cryogenic Temperature, Electromagnetic Field
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Hideto Tanaka
Piezoelectric element application
Piezoelectric Elements, Actuators, Sensors
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Kenji Amiya
Materials Science and Engineering, Non-Equilibrium Materials Engineering
Amorphous Metals, Metallic Glasses, Rapid Solidification, Soft Magnetic Materials, Corrosion Resistant Materials
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Manabu Okada
Machine Elements, Machine Measurement, Precision Machining
Thread Fastening, Feed Screws, Screw Processing, Automotive, Ultrasonic Vibration
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Daisuke Miyashita
Textile Machinery, Mechanics, Robotics
Automation, Vibration, Textile Machinery, Noise, Engineering Education
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Hidetoshi Nakayama
Magnetic Engineering
Magnetic Engineering, Microwave Devices, High Frequency Magnetic Applications
Associate Professor/ Master of Engineering
Takayuki Nakajima
Control Engineering
Measuring Systems, CT Measurement
Associate Professor/ Master of Engineering
Mitsunari Kitayama
Computational Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials
Finite Element Method, CAE, CAD, Inverse Problems, Neural Networks
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Makoto Miyazaki
Material Engineering, Plasticity Processing
Aluminum Alloys, Impact Engineering, Energy Absorption, High Energy Velocity Machining, Electromagnetic Seam Welding
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yusuke Kobayashi
Mechatronics, Welfare Equipment
Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Welfare Equipment
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Kenji Yanagisawa
Tribology, Systems Engineering
Surface Processing, Mechanical Interface, Solid Lubricants, Reliability Assessment, Optimum Design
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Satoshi Yamagishi
Mechanics of Materials, Fracture Mechanics, Materials Engineering
High Temperature Materials, Composites, Wood Materials, Thermal Storage Systems
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Daiki Hanaoka
Special Machining
Electrical Discharge Machining, Auxiliary Electrode Method, Precision Machining of Insulating Materials
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Science
Akiko Soma
Heat Transfer Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
Energy Conservation, Pulsating Flow, Fluid Resistance, Forced Convection Heat Transfer, Flow Visualization
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Ren Kadowaki
Mechanics, Biomechanics, Food Engineering, Ergonomics
Non-Destructive Testing, Vibration Analysis, Texture Evaluation, Signal Processing
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yuko Mesuda
Clothing Simulation
Virtual 3D Cutting, Motion Capture, Fabric Model Manipulation
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Hiromasa Yamada
Plasma Application
Low Temperature Atmospheric Plasma, Plasma Characteristic Measurement, Surface Treatment
Assistant Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Naotaka Nakamura
Plastic Forming
Plate Forming, 3D Printing
Assistant Professor/ Master of Engineering
Naoto Watanabe
Contract Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Akihiko Nagasaka
Material Strength, Material Processing
Hydrogen Embrittlement, Press Work, Mechanical Properties, Spot Welding, Automotive Materials, TRIP Steel

Civil Engineering Course

Position/ Degree
Name
Research Field
Keyword for Research Field
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Norio Endoh
Concrete Engineering, Structural Engineering
Concrete, Porous Concrete, Repair and Reinforcement, Structural Analysis
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yoshinori Furumoto
Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Disaster Prevention
Earthquake Motion Prediction, Ground Vibration Analysis, Seismic Hazard, Seismic Design
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yoshio Nishikawa
Architectural Acoustics, Built Environment
Room Acoustics, Sound Transmission, Sound Insulation Materials, Noise and Vibration Control, Environmental Psychology, Thermal Environment, Energy Conservation and Insulation Evaluation
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Kenya Asano
Sanitary Engineering, Water Supply and Sewerage, Environmental Conservation Engineering
Biomass, Anaerobic Digestion, Food Processing Wastewater Treatment
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Eiji Matsushita
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics
Ground Survey, Soil Shear Properties, Soil Consolidation Properties, Liquefaction, Drone
Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Mizuki Sakai
Water Environment Engineering, River Engineering
Environmental Dynamic Analysis, Organic Pollutants, River Environment, River Disaster Prevention
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Naoki Todoroki
Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning
Central City Revitalization, Traffic Behavior Analysis, Public Transportation, Regional Planning
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yusuke Okuyama
Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Maintenance Management
Carbon Fiber Sheet, Steel Structure, Repair and Reinforcement
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Ryohei Ohara
Concrete Engineering, Structural Engineering
Concrete, Mass Transfer Analysis, Maintenance Management
Contract Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa
Traffic Engineering, Urban Planning
District Transportation Planning, Pedestrian Activity, Public Transportation, Urban Disaster Prevention, Transportation Network Reliability

Faculty of Liberal Arts

Position/ Degree
Name
Research Field
Keyword for Research Field
Professor/ Doctor of Science
Kouji Ohnishi
Astrophysics, Physics
Gravitational lenses, Microlenses, Exoplanet Exploration, Astronomy Education, Science Education
Professor/ Doctor of Literature
Kazuo Kubota
Oriental History
Song Liao Jin History, Comparative History of the Capital City, Jews in China
Professor/ Doctor of Literature
Hiroaki Koike
Japanese Literature (Waka Poetry of the Heian Period), Japanese Language Expression Theory
Particles, Auxiliary verbs, Syntax, Scene, Intention
Professor/ Doctor of Science
Tomoyuki Itaya
Colloid Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry
Metal Complex Liquid Crystals, Polymer Complexes, Carbon Materials, Supramolecules
Professor/ Doctor of Science
Naoki Hamaguchi
Algebra, Mathematics Education
Ring Theory, Differential Operators, Distorted Polynomial Rings, Mathematics Education
Professor/ Master of Education
Hideki Kodama
Sport Psychology, Sport Methodology
Motor Control, Motor Learning, Basketball, Throwing Direction of a Shot, Applications of Ancient Martial Arts
Professor/ Doctor of Mathematical Sciences
Atsushi Hayashimoto
Multivariable Function Theory, CR Geometry
CR Manifolds, CR Equivalence Problem, Mirror Image Principle, Segre Maps
Professor/ Master of Literature
Wagen Tominaga
American Literature and Culture
American Renaissance, Puritanism, American Supremacist Thought, Nature, Democracy
Professor/ Master of Education
Jun Takakuwa
Applied Linguistics
Understanding and Production of Sentences
Professor/ Doctor of Science
Norihiro Okumura
Nuclear Physics, Science Education
Nuclear Reactions, Natural Radiation, Radiation Detection, Scientific Toys
Professor/ Doctor of Literature
Mamiko Komiyama
American Literature and Culture
19th Century American Literature, Literary Theory, Representational Culture, Memory
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Science
Yoshihiro Hirato
Topology
Homotopy Groups, Toda's Brackets, Rational Homotopy Theory
Associate Professor/ Master of English Teaching Methodology
Kristofer James Kent
Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Bilingual Education, Dual Language Instruction
Expression and Communication, Academic writing, English presentation, English four skills development, Vocabulary acquisition, English Literature, Liberal Arts
Associate Professor/ Master of Law
Maki Yamasaki
English Language Pedagogy
English Language Teaching Methods, Materials Research, Cross-Cultural Understanding
Associate Professor/ Master of Education
Toru Iura
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Shin Yaginuma
Surface Physics, Nanoscience
Metallic Nanostructures, Bismuth, Amorphous, Plasmonics
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Language Education
Masaki Akase
Humanities, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education
Communication, English Language Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, Vocabulary Acquisition, Learning Strategies, Learner Factors, Materials Development
Associate Professor/ Doctor of History
Jun Niboshi
Japanese History, Ancient History, Education History
Social History, Cultural History, Schools
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Science
Hirokazu Nishinobu
Topology, Algebraic Geometry
Homotopy Theory, Rational Homotopy Theory
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Science
Daiki Obara
Algebra
Cyclic Theory, Representation Theory, Homology
Associate Professor/ Ph.D. Engineering
Takizawa Yoshihiro
Carbon Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering
Carbon Materials, Composite Materials, Reverse Osmosis Membranes
Associate Professor/ Doctor of Literature
Taichi Shimazaki
Philosophy,  Ethics
Kantian Philosophy, Ethics Education, Engineering Ethics
Assistant Professor/ Doctor of Literature
Rei Kikuchi
Assistant Professor/ Master of Education
Hanami Kaneda
Sociology of Sport
Regional Sports, Professional Sports, Athletics
Contract Professor/ Doctor of Engineering
Shigeki Kobayashi
Algebra, Mathematics Education
Finite Bodies, Irreducible Polynomials, Mathematics Education