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Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorIn my area of expertise, I focus on plastics (polymers). I engage in producing plastics, evaluating their properties, and studying their decomposition. In my current research, I am working towards the realization of a recycling system that transforms post-consumer plastics into plant fertilizers. By effectively utilizing waste plastics as fertilizers, we can achieve efficient resource recycling. Moreover, fertilizers synthesized from waste plastics have the potential to address the food crisis associated with the world's population growth. Inspired by the concept of "making bread from plastic" depicted in the TV anime series Future Boy Conan (directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 1978), I aim to develop a novel technology that can bring this dream to reality.
Recent Topics of Interest: Plastic issues, agriculture
Motto in Research or in Life: Where there is a will, there is a way.
Hobby / Holiday: Reading books, including manga (My recent favorite is the Kosaku Shima series)
Faculty of Engineering / Center for Aerial Intelligent Vehicles, Chiba University
Professor, DirectorI am dedicated to extracting the diversity, optimality, and robustness of biological movements to explore the fundamental principles of biomechanics and understand the distinctive forms, structures, functions, and systems exhibited by living organisms. By advocating the B3 (biomechanics, biomimetics, and bioinspiration) strategy, which involves imitating and norming these principles, I aim to foster the creation of Bio-inspired Engineering. This approach drives sustainable IoT technology innovation based on energy-saving and resource-saving manufacturing, facilitating the development of products that conserve energy and resources.
Recent Topics of Interest: Biomechanics, Biomimetics, Bio-inspired engineering
Motto in Research or in Life: Learn from nature
Hobby / Holiday: Travelling to experience nature and history
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University / Molecular Chirality Research Center
ProfessorI am researching machining technology, which aims to shape materials into desired forms and constantly evolve.
For example, advancements in smartphone performance and shatter-resistant displays are the results of developments in processing technology.
In particular, I am working on processing hard and brittle materials such as glass using lasers.
Recent Topics of Interests:
In case research funds run out, I am choosing themes that don't cost much；）
Hobby / Holiday: Mostly work!
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University / Design Research Institute
Assistant ProfessorI provide support for gardening activities in elderly care facilities, promote community formation in regional hubs and office spaces using plant factories, and facilitate communication in medical spaces. Our focus is on studying and researching designs that support both the hardware and software aspects to achieve an optimal balance between work and communication. I strive to immerse ourselves on-site as much as possible.
Recent Topics of Interest: Combination and Integration of Traditional Oriental Medicine and Environmental Design
Motto in Research or in Life: Meet halfway
Hobby / Holiday: Childrearing of two kids
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University / Design Research Institute
Assistant ProfessorFrom the perspective of design as a means of creating a better life, I embark on regional revitalization design through fieldwork to reaffirm and reacknowledge local resources. Specifically, I focus on acquiring, preserving, and utilizing digital data of historical local artifacts and objects to bring forth and share the inherent richness of our regional resources.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Acquiring 3D data as part of my activities and utilizing digital data of historical artifacts and objects for a diverse range of community members
Motto in Research or in Life: Go into the field and learn about life
Hobby / Holiday: Spending time with family
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Professor Though liquid crystals (LCs) make people think of LC displays, my laboratory performs a wide range of LC research without limiting the subject to displays.
My goal is to develop new functionalities and applications in LC materials. To achieve this, I conduct research in LC areas such as molecular design, organic synthesis, investigation of molecular assembly states, and performance evaluation.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Developing methods for creating nano-level recording devices and nanostructures, while also searching for materials that exhibit spontaneous optically active.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Let's do what we find fun in both research and work.
Hobby / Holiday:
Spending time with my family and, occasionally, working out
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Professor / Vice President for Research and Academic-Industrial CollaborationI apply the visualization techniques of electrical tomography, specifically Impedance Tomography (EIT) and Capacitance Tomography (ECT). I strive to unlock new possibilities by revealing what was once considered imperceptible, thereby contributing to advancements and creative breakthroughs across various fields.
Recent Topics of Interest : Health
Motto in Research or in Life: Live Positively
Hobby / Holiday: Running, fishing, driving boats (holding a boat license)
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorTo pave the way for the realization of a hydrogen-based society, I am actively engaged in developing electrode catalysts that aim to promote both water electrolysis, the process that generates hydrogen, and fuel cells, which convert hydrogen into electricity.
I employ state-of-the-art analytical techniques to gain a deep understanding of complex electrode reactions at the atomic and molecular levels. My research places a strong emphasis on the basics, intending to create electrode catalysts that exhibit higher levels of activity.
Recent Topics of Interests: The universality of water
Motto in Research or in Life: To live in a well-balanced manner
Hobby / Holiday: Taking a walk with my child
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorMy research has focused on microfabrication techniques for applications in materials development, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics. One of our goals is to achieve precision bio-manipulation that could not be achieved with bulk-scale devices and systems. My research interests include, but are not limited to, the development of advanced systems for precise cell sorting using microfluidic devices, the fabrication of biomaterials for mammalian cell culture, and materials for rapid diagnosis of pathogens.
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research aimed at creating ‘meaningful structures’ in the mesoscale, which connects the nanoscale and microscale, through the assembly of molecules.
Given that crucial functions within living organisms heavily rely on mesoscale structures, my goal is to artificially fabricate such structures to generate novel functionalities.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Development of a method to assemble nanostructures into more complex hierarchical structures
Motto in Research or in Life:
Not being afraid to fail
Respecting others
Hobby / Holiday: Searching for addicting music, Going out to places my kids love
