Mechanical Engineering 1 Nano・picometer measurement and control Professor / Masato AKETAGAWA Assistant Professor / Wei DONG Technical Staff / Masahiro YOSHIDA http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~picotech/ Can not make things that can not be measured. We are conducting ultra precision measurement using light (laser). A laboratory that respects the autonomy of students, it is a very free laboratory. Professor / Masato AKETAGAWA, Assistant Professor / Wei DONG Supervisor Professor Aketagawa has the experience of being a researcher at a company. Therefore, he has wide and deep knowledge about optical measurement technology. We encourage students to study in abroad, respecting our independence, and leading research with precise advice.Assistant Professor Wei always provide us various topics not only also a campus life.

Research Content Mechanical In our laboratory we are researching ultra precision measurement system using leaser. We aim to contribute to the development of nanotechnology by considering a method of precision measurement, precision control and precision

processing in nano (1 / billionth ) pico (1 / trillion) meter Electrical order. [1]Frequency stabilization and displacement measurement of 780nm DBR laser diode. [2]Ultra precision measurement of refractive index of air. [3]Measurement of motion error of bearing: Precise measurement of all 5 degrees of freedom bearing error by all simultaneously. Appearance of improved linear scale Materials [4]Length measurement with optical comb. calibrator

A Day in the Lab Civil In our laboratory,no core time, and students has a great responsbility for a management of there resaech. Some people come early in the morning and are studying, others are still late at night. The seminars that are held twice a week are seminars progress seminar and paper seminar. At the progress seminar, we will briefly explain the progress of the research in shearing the lab menbers. In the magazine

seminar, We read English articles related to research and Bioengineering deepen their understanding. The student room is large and has a comvinient facilities such as air conditioning, cooking utensils, coffee makers, etc. For lunch and dinner, we will go to the 1st dining hall and occasionally a cafe "popai". Throughout the year, there are various events such as a BBQ with a lab member welcome party for newcomers, fireworks festival, year-end party, etc. we would like to have more events in this fiscal Management year‼

Thesis Subjects

(M)Applications of variable length vacuum chamber and phase modulation interferometer to Nuclear Safety mesurement of air refractive index (M)Direct phase determination method for sinusoidal frequency modulation displacement measuring interferometer (D)Sinusoidal frequency modulation for concurrently achieving iodine-frequency-stabilized

laser diode ande high-precision displacement-measuring interferometer Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Co., Ltd. Shindengen Electric Manufacturing

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Electric Corporation Isuzu Motors Limited YKK CORPORATION NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD. RIKEN 8 Co., Ltd. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Writer : Mechanical Engineering SOWA Tomohiro 17 (Kobe City College of Technology) Mechanical Engineering 2 Computational mechanics and intelligent support, plasticity processing Laboratory

Professor / Shigeru NAGASAWA Assistant Professor / Kazuki UMEMOTO https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/LabHP/nagasawa.html You can study latest technology of processing for paperboards and resin films ! Experiment ! Analysis ! Evaluation ! Students research independently ! Professor / Shigeru NAGASAWA, Assistant Professor / Kazuki UMEMOTO Supervisor Dr. Nagasawa specializes in plastic processing of paperboard and resin films. His research contributes to industry of them. He respects independency of students. Dr. Umemoto is mainly research regarding multi-legged robot using flexible actuator and robust stability of non-liner systems. He is also very kind, so you can whatever you want to them‼

Mechanical Research Content Products such as box for snack, liquid containers, crystal display are made by punching die processing. In this processing, the outbreak that has poor cutting becomes the problem. Conditions for processing is empirically determined

Electrical by each producer. Therefore, we try to improve them by evaluating and developing processing method. For example, we study about cutting properties and folding properties of cardboard and the resin at the time of punching die processing in this laboratory.

Materials In additon to our experimental room, we have cutting RP processing machine and 3D printer.

A Day in the Lab Civil The student study at their own pace. The atmosphere in the laboratory is friendly, so we can share not only research but also daily life. Since there are many foreign students, we can get a lot of opportunity to share cultures and to talk in English. We have two seminars a week. In the seminar, we report

Bioengineering present status and progress of each study to our teachers and revise the directionality of the study. I think that you can enjoy the student life other than the study enough if you can push forward your study premeditatedly and properly. We hold annual training camp for research in September Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Effects of blade tip angle on crack propagation of thermal-printed paper subjected to indentation of side-beveled tooth-like blade. (M)Wedge cutting relaxation characteristics of non-woven fabric thick sheet (disposable diaper) (M)Effects of blade Tip Profile on Out-of-plane Bending Characteristics and In-plane Tensile

Innovation Properties of Notched Polypropylene Sheet.

Major employers of Graduates Endo Corporation OLYMPUS

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates HONDA NISSAN MAZDA JR East Bulding technical center RENGO 6 SEIKI Group 18 Writer : Mechanical Engineering NAGUMO Takaomi (Niigata Technical High School) Mechanical Engineering 3 Noise and vibration control engineering laboratory

Associate Professor / Yasuhide KOBAYASHI http://c.nagaokaut.ac.jp To control wave with wave. Make steady progress in morning seminar. Robust control makes you radiant. Associate Professor / Yasuhide KOBAYASHI Supervisor At morning seminar, discuss with student eager. He cared for student, so you can well have advice on your study. And you can have suggestion of study conference in or other country. It is considered on your progress, so you don't worry about conference presentation.

Research Content Mechanical In order to control objects, we need to modeling the object, but if we include the sound and wave medium in the controlled object, it will be difficult to make an accurate model. However, by using robust control theory, it becomes possible to design a stable control system even for controlled objects that are difficult to model. Shown below subject of Electrical studies on laboratory. Thermoacoustic: Experimental elucidation of thermoacoustic phenomenon apply active noise control theory. Wave dissipating system: Active wave dissipating system using horizontal plate. Servomotor: Build controller apply controlled object's physical parameter. Thermoacoustic generator displayed on Materials Vibration generation: Vibration control using vibration smart community 2016. generator.

A Day in the Lab Civil Morning seminar is start at eight. This seminar is report that your progress of study on a week. English monograph seminar is once a week. A person in charge reading English monograph related the person's study, and explain simply about the monograph. The person changes every week. There is no restraint time other than the seminar above.

Participate in study conference for master's students, once a Bioengineering year as a guide. We are actively exchanging with universities at study seminars and so on and exchanging information to improve the quality of study.

A state of English seminar. Discuss the

contents of the monograph while drinking Management coffee.

Thesis Subjects

(M)Effect of asymmetry of electricity-feedback circuit on instability margin of thermoacoustic Nuclear Safety electric generator. (M)Frequency response measurement of thermoacoustic core using steady-state oscillation control and estimation of pressure amplitude for self-excited oscillation (M)Estimation of the critical temperature ratio for looped-tube traveling-wave thermoacoustic

systems based on steady-state oscillation control Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Corporation ALPS ALPINE CO.,LTD.

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates JEOL Ltd. Mazda Motor Corporation OMEON Corporation YASKAWA Electric Corporation NIPPON SEIKI CO.,LTD. MEITEC CORPORATION 0 TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. YAMADA MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD. Writer : Mechanical Engineering SHIBASAKI Keita 19 ( Institude of Technology, Ibaraki College) Mechanical Engineering

4 Mathematical Design Laboratory

Associate Professor / Takahiko KURAHASHI http://mcweb.nagaoaut.ac.jp/~kurahashi/freeweb/index.html Computer simulation for micro scale and large scale models. Report, note and discuss. It's important to clearly separate research project and private life. Associate Professor / Takahiko KURAHASHI Supervisor Assoc. prof. Kurahashi usually gives a lot of constructive comments for research projects and job hunting to laboratory students. He is very caring, and we can smoothly carry out the research projects.

Mechanical Research Content In our laboratory, research projects are carried out for inverse problems based on the adjoint variable method, the Kalman filter and the direct differentiation method. The numerical simulation is performed using the finite element

Electrical method, and we usually improve our program code based on results of comparison between numerical analysis and practical experiments.

Comparison of analysis results in the optimization of thermal fluids. Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil Research meeting is carried out once a week, and research presentation is performed once a month. The meeting is referred to as "Maruhou", and the presentation is referred to as "Maruhatsu" in our laboratory. Master course students are frequently attend to international conference. In addition, we initiatively plan drinking party and viewing of fireworks. Bioengineering

Research presentation. Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Flow estimation analysis in shallow water flow based on the Kalman filter FEM (M)Optimization of texture shape for improvement of sliding characteristics (M)Shape optimization in thermal convection field based on the adjoint variable and the finite element methods Innovation

Major employers of Graduates SUBARU CORPORATION Meitec Corporation

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates MinebeaMitsumi Inc. Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. ASTOM R&D SHIBAURA MACHINE CO., LTD. KOTOBUKI SEATING CO., LTD. NYK Corporation 0 SANKOSHA Corporation Tripleize Co., Ltd. 20 Writer : Mechanical Engineering AOKI Takashi (National Institute of Technology, Gifu College) Mechanical Engineering

5 Industrial safety Laboratory

Associate Professor / Toshiro HOSHI

Contribute to society through safety Theory and practice Student independence Associate Professor / Toshiro HOSHI Supervisor Associate Professor Hoshi is researcher specializing in machine safety. He is a reliable teacher who is very friendly to students. His advice is precise.

Research Content Mechanical The new techniques such as robot technologies become the means to solve social problems such as the care. However, an accident causes irrevocable consequences. It is important to take countermeasures before the accident occurs. Electrical We study risk assessment methods for a maker to achieve accountability, electric travel aid device and the control technology. The technology is intended to turn off a machine surely and protect users of robots from hazard.

UAV experimental equipment Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil There is no core time. Students can come and work anytime. Discussions on research progress will take place on Monday afternoon. At present, we often attend seminars at the Kimura lab, where we often work together. Bioengineering

Experiment in the laboratory Management

Thesis Subjects

(B)Development of nursing equipment based on the needs of nursing facilities Nuclear Safety (B)Verification of the effectiveness of protective gloves for the usage of small UAV (M)Development of an electronic travel aid for the visually impaired Innovation

Major employers of Graduates BeNEXT Solutions Inc.

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates TOYOTA CUSTOMIZING & DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd. 0 Writer : Mechanical Engineering CHAMOTO Nao 21 (National Institute of Technology, Kagawa College) Mechanical Engineering

6 Tribology Laboratory

Associate Professor / TAURA Hiroo https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~htaura/index.html NO TRIBOLOGY, NO LIFE. Control Friction with friction All relationship conect friction Associate Professor / TAURA Hiroo Supervisor Dr. Taura respects the students' intentions. He gives appropriate advice according to their progress when they are worried about research. We are close to him because he actively participate in laboratory events.

Mechanical Research Content We research on tribology. We are mainly engaged in experiments and theoretical and numerical analysis based on the following themes. 1.Bearing Study on vibration characteristics of journal bearings Electrical frequently used in industrial rotating machinery 2.Hydrophobic Elucidation of water lubrication state using ocurrence of load capacity by hydrophobicity 3.Sintering Lubrication characteristics of sintered oil-impregnated bearings Experimental equipment appearance Materials 4.Seal (bearing) Performance analysis of non-contact seal for high stability and high efficiency of centrifugal pump

A Day in the Lab Civil Laboratory We can use one PC per person, and we research freely on a flextime system.We have events such as cherry-blossom viewing, BBQ, and welcome parties.A coffee maker and sofa are installed in the laboratory, making it a relaxing space.

Bioengineering Seminar In the first year, students attend seminars on tribology twice a week, and other students attend seminars once a week for each theme to study issues and report on research results. A progress report meeting is held at the end of the semester. The laboratory will be replaced every year Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Effect of Oil Supply Position and oil Supply Pressure of Journal Bearing on Oil Film Formation Range (M)Measurement of Oil Film Dynamic Characteristics of Partially Textured Journal Bearings (M)Effect of Textured Shape on Flow Characteristics of Clearance flow Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Sumitomo Heavy Industries,Ltd. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Central Nippon Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. Nifco Inc. SUGINO MACHINE Ltd. JFE PRECISION CO. OILES CO. TSUGAMI CO. 0 EBARA CO. NSK Ltd. 22 Writer : Mechanical Engineering HANAWA Taiki (National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College) Mechanical Engineering 7 Production and Machining Engineering Laboratory

Professor / Ikuo TANABE Technical Staff / Satoshi TAKAHASHI http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/LabHP/tanabe.html Think by yourself ! Critical thinking is important ! Work hard and play hard ! Professor / Ikuo TANABE Supervisor Professor Tanabe gives unique advice and supplies communication skills that will prepare you for your future as an engineer in Japan and abroad. The research areas covered at this laboratory contribute to the manufacturing research field in relevant areas such as neural network analysis and new machining cooling methods. This laboratory is cutting-edge due to its uniqueness and originality.

Research Content Mechanical Research done at our laboratory focuses on contributing to the improvement of manufacturing through productivity enhanced machining processes, quality engineering software and many more. Because of this the work done at our

laboratory can be classified into two big areas: experiment- Electrical centered and desk work-centered research. In the case of the experiment-centered research, CAD design and FEM analyses are done in order to create new experiment devices. These devices are then manufactured at the NUT Machining Center and experiments are subsequently carried out. In the case of desk work-centered research, students carry out programming, development and evaluation of CNC lathe machine Materials software using C-language.

A Day in the Lab Civil Students can do research planning and experiments at their very own pace. Our laboratory does not have morning seminar, evening seminar or research core time. The reason for this is that students must independently plan their schedules so that research milestones and deadlines are met on time. Here, personal progress reports are expected

by Professor Tanabe at least one time per week. Based Bioengineering on this personalized meetings, that involve discussion and feedback, students can plan the best course of action to improve their research methods and results. Advice is always available so that researches advance in the right direction. Poster presentation Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Development of the optimum control technique regarding the forced cooling using mist of Nuclear Safety strong alkaline water (M)Development of the tool for searching the optimum condition using experimental design (M)Development of the program for calculation of the optimum cutting condition Innovation

Major employers of Graduates TAIYO KOKI CO., LTD. NACHI

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Niigata Nippo Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation. Corona Corporation DMG MORI HORKOS CORP Dainichi 9 Co., Ltd. Makino Milling Machine Writer : Mechanical Engineering TSUJI Sotaro 23 (National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College) Mechanical Engineering 8 Machine-Environment System Design Engineering Laboratory

Professor / ABE Masajiro http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/j/laboratory/laboratory_14 Aiming for Cooperation and Symbiosis of Mega Machines, Humans and Environments as a System Studying the System Dynamically and Scientifically from Macro and Microscopic Views Making Innovation of Safety and Comfort of the System Professor / ABE Masajiro Supervisor Autonomy of each student is respected and we can study freely. However when we face difficult tasks, we can get many appropriate advices from professor that will help us very much. Our professor also has a humorous aspect, so you can study with comfortable conditions under less stress or pressure.

Mechanical Research Content According to subjects, we conduct research with using dynamic numerical analysis and experiments by the following three groups. HSD (Hybrid Safety System Design and Development) Group For construction machines working on rough terrain, we are challenging to design and develop hybrid safety systems that can ensure the safety Electrical of the machines mainly related to rigid stability and structural failure while cooperating with human. SDE (Symbiotic Design with Environment) Group We are aiming to establish system safety design methods and guidelines for management and operation to harmonize with the environment for materials and cargo handling machines used at harbors in severe environments such as strong wind or earthquake. GMD (Granular Materials Dynamics based Design) Group Materials We are exploring optimum design methods based on dynamic analysis for Rough working machine model for many types of machines dealing with various granular materials such as snow, soil and waste. experimental analysis

A Day in the Lab Civil We are carrying out projects by each group mentioned above. Beside the project theme of the entire group, individual research theme is given to each member. The highest grade students become project leaders to promote research. According to each research theme, students autonomously make detailed research plan and put experimental and/or

Bioengineering numerical analysis into effect with mutual guidance. Regularly, we have meeting and seminar once in every week. Then, we discuss about the status and progress of research and sometimes exchange views about related research trends abroad with our professor. There is no core time, so the students can study freely with self-management. We also plan and practice various events such as parties or Preparing for experimental analysis using

Management summer trip at special occasion for deepening our member’s rough working machine model friendship.

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Fundamental Experimental Analysis for Safety Information Communication System with Driver of Crawler Crane in Materials Handling Work (M)Fundamental Experiment Analysis of the Dynamic Tipping Stability of a Crawler Crane on Soil Soft Ground Reinforced by Steel Plates (M)Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Wind Load Acting on Gantry Crane under

Innovation Downburst Enviroment

Major employers of Graduates KOBELCO NSK

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates KYB BOSCH TADANO HINO DAIHATSU YOKOHAMA 2 HITACHI TOKYO 24 Writer : Mechanical Engineering Nguyen Chi Linh (Hanoi University of Science and Technology) Mechanical Engineering

9 Laboratory of Machine Elements

Professor / Hiroyuki OHTA http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~ohta/ Solving problems, engineers's mission. Originality, ingenuity and practice. Always think the "WHY". Professor / Hiroyuki OHTA Supervisor He is a professor who guides and advices us in an enthusiastic and passionate way. If we don’t understand something, he carefully explains us and makes us think the “why” of everything. Although he is quite strict regarding the research, when we have an event like a “nomikai” he is vey gentle and everybody have a good time.

Research Content Mechanical In the Machine Element Laboratory, we research about machine elements that are used in various places, such as automobiles, bullet trains, household electrical appliances, machine tools, etc. to improve their performance that

directly leads to energy saving of machinery. Specifically, Electrical in collaboration with companies and by using softwares such as multibody analysis (MBA) or finite element method (FEM), we experiment and analyze the sound, vibration and dynamics of machine elements that cause problems to the industry and propose a solution to their problems. Multibody analysis of linear bearings Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil The core time of is 9: 00-17: 00. Seminars are held twice a week, where we translate books related with machine elements from English to Japanese and read and present technical papers. Although there is no seminar progress report, we discuss we the professor everyday to deeply understand and confirm that our research is going in a good

direction. Those who carry out experiments are often in the Bioengineering experimental room (soundproof room, anechoic chamber), and those who do simulations are often in the laboratory workstation. Everyone in the laboratory have a good relationship with each other. Laboratory workplace Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Motion and contact force of rollers in a linear roller bearing Nuclear Safety (M)Friction forces of a linear ball bearing under grease lubrication Innovation

Major employers of Graduates NSK Ltd. NIPPON BEARING

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates JTEKT Corporation TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. NACHI-FUJIKOSHI Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. MinebeaMitsumi MACHINE 2 NIPPON THOMPSON CO.,LTD. TAKEUCHI MFG. CO., LTD. Writer : Mechanical Engineering KANEKO Yuki 25 (National Institute of Technology, Gunma College) Mechanical Engineering 10 Precision Machining and Mechanism Laboratory

Professor / Hiromi ISOBE http://iprec.nagaokaut.ac.jp/ Machining using ultrasonic vibration Observe internal stress in glass material Subtle machining with invisible force Professor / Hiromi ISOBE Supervisor He is a tough teacher, but he will guide us kindly when we face challenges. He is a National Institute of Technology and NUT's OB, so he understands our hobbies and actions.

Mechanical Research Content Development of technology to photograph a machining phenomenon. ■Development of technology to photograph a machining phenomenon There are many unknown points in a machining phenomenon in the ultrasonic band. Therefore, we elucidate a machining phenomenon by high-speed Electrical visualization technique of internal stress. ■Application to small diameter drilling technology The small-diameter-drill has low rigidity. The rotating drill superimposed with axial ultrasonic vibration motion reduces machining resistance and improves the machined surface and tool life. ■Creation of surface texture Materials Lathe processing using ultrasonic vibration creates micro texture Image of "Photoelastic method" on the surface. Textures have the effect of improving the wear characteristics.

A Day in the Lab Civil Research is conducted by a team of two or three members. The morning of student begins by sending an email with the research plan of the day to teacher. There is a core time from 8:00 to 17:00. We have a seminar every morning, and students report their achievements once a week. Jigs and parts of equipment necessary for experiments need

Bioengineering to be designed, analyzed and manufactured by yourself. New students can develop their abilities with the guidance of teachers and seniors.

Laboratory drinking party Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Evaluation of machining characteristics in ultrasonic vibration cutting (M)Experimental Verification of Effect oluid on Griding Performance (M)Evaluation of effect of ultrasonic vibration abrasive grains on glass grinding by photoelastic phase difference distribution Innovation

Major employers of Graduates YAMAZAKI MAZAK CORPORATION Canon

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates DMG MORI Co.,Ltd. GS Yuasa Corporation FANUC TECH NAGAOKA INDUSTRIES,LTD NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION 1 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Tokyo Gas Engineering Co.,Ltd. 26 Writer : Mechanical Engineering KAWAGUCHI Hiroki (Takamatsu Campus, National Institute of Technology, Kagawa College) Mechanical Engineering

11 Crystal Engineering Laboratory

Associate Professor / Hideo AIDA

Planning is important ! Grinding and polishing ! Practical use of next-generation single crystal materials Associate Professor / Hideo AIDA Supervisor Dr. Aida is an associate professor who joined to our university June two years ago. Since Dr. Aida previously worked in a company, you can be taught what to do after entering a company. Dr. Aida is a kind and friendly teacher to the students.

Research Content Mechanical We are conducting research on crystal substrate for semiconductor in our laboratory. Silicon crystals are currently used as the mainstream semiconductor. The performance of a semiconductor is determined by the

material of the substrate. Silicon carbide and gallium Electrical nitride, called next generation single crystals, are superior to silicon in performance as semiconductors. However, the current state of substrate processing technology in the next generation single crystal is still under development. In this laboratory, we aim to contribute to the practical application of next generation single crystals by researching substrate processing technology. X-ray diffractometer Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil There is no core time and morning seminar in our laboratory. Therefore, students can do research at their own pace. Since we have a progress report meeting every Monday, we need to do research well. At the progress report meeting, we will make presentations on research in front of everyone. The teacher gives us adequate advice, so we can improve

our research progress. Bioengineering

Lab members Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)High efficiency flattening process of sapphire substrates by honeycomb structured Nuclear Safety grinding wheel Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates 0 Writer : Mechanical Engineering FUKUDA Masahito 27 (ational Institute of Technology, Gunma College) Mechanical Engineering 12 Fluids Engineering and Rheology Laboratory

Professor / TAKAHASHI Tsutomu Technical Staff / Shuichi YAMADA https://stream.nagaokaut.ac.jp//English/index.html πάντα ῥεῖ (Panta rhei,"everything flows") by Heraclitus Those who grasp flows can grasp the world ! Study a lot, play a lot. Professor / TAKAHASHI Tsutomu Supervisor Our professor is very supportive of students doing their best. Thinking that necessaries for a future image of students, he advises for research activities. He often expands and develops our researches because he’s working in many fields, his knowledge is diverse. We have many opportunities for studying abroad and doing conference presentations. Students can grow up by joining them.

Mechanical Research Content [wind-group] It is thought that vortices give worse effects on mechanical engineerings such as crushing buildings and dissipating energy. However, we are thinking that one type of them

Electrical can transfer to the power of mechanical. The wind turbine powered by longitudinal vortices has been developed. Now, we are developing new product driven by longitudinal vortcies. [rheology-group] Industries are using a lot of complex fluids like cosmetics, detergent, cement, and melting plastics. Most of their flow Materials characteristics aren't known clearly. So, we are investigating A wind turbine with circular cylinder blades the characteristics by Rheometer and visualization. driven by longitudinal vortex

A Day in the Lab Civil There are many working styles, night or daytime type because we don't have the core time. It means students have to advance own research by themselves. The most important thing is to act positively. We have two seminaries and one briefing session weekly. In one seminary, we are learning technical terms and senses

Bioengineering relative to fluid mechanics with a famous English photobook and textbook. In the briefing session, we do own presentation about what we did. We discuss the contents and determine the direction of research. We are always welcoming you to come to our lab. Machines called Rheometer can measure

Management flow characteristic of complex fluid

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Effect of a Place of the Downstream Plate on the Formation of Longitudinal Vortex (M)Relationship of Rheological Properties and Optical Anisotropy in Shear Flow of Chromonic Liquid Crystal Solution (M)Anisotropic Viscosity of a Wormlike Micellae Solution in Sinusiodal Shear Flow Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Yonex Co., Ltd. Kao Corp.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Hitachi Zosen Corp. Shiseido Co.,Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Corp. Nihon Seimitsu Co., Ltd. Nikkiso Co.,Ltd. 19 Photron Ltd. Suzuki Motor Corp. 28 Writer : Mechanical Engineering ENDO Hiroki (National Institute of Technology, Sendai Colledge) Mechanical Engineering 13 Snow and Ice Engineering Laboratory Professor / Seiji KAMIMURA Assistant Professor / Morimasa TAKATA Assistant Professor / Yukinobu SUGIHARA https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/j/nyuushi/gb/en/department/mechanical/14/ The Early Birds Time Management Communication Skills Professor / Seiji KAMIMURA Supervisor He is the most active and friendly, encouraging professor. He is always telling an interesting story about our research during the seminar and explains everything in an easy way to understand, both in English and Japanese. Therefore, he engaged in many other activities such as volunteering and lectures and he has a wealth of experiences and knowledge of all specifics.

Research Content Mechanical At the Kamimura laboratory, we are studying about snow and ice. Snow is a major obstacle for people living in snowy countries. Our laboratory has compiled damage data on snow and we are doing research to prevent that disaster. On

the other hand, snow and ice are also expected to be used Electrical as energy resources. So, we are developing guns that emit eco-friendly ice bullets to repel harmful birds. Our research subjects are unique to the world-class laboratory called Snow and Ice Engineering.

3D Printer Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil NO CORE TIME Our laboratory has no core time, so we can make our own schedule. Also you can focus on activities such as part-time jobs and school clubs. MORNING SEMINAR Morning seminar starts from 8AM. So, if you have any

questions or if you have any problems, you can discuss Bioengineering with Kamimura professor every morning. Every seminar’s contents are different. We do lightning talk and workshop for improve presentation skills and business English. EVENTS We are having a dinner every week ! Everybody in this Laboratory are all so friendly and talkative. We have events every season such as cherry-blossom viewing, fireworks display, BBQ and hot pot. Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Practical application of the ice bullet gun to frighten cormorants away Nuclear Safety (M)Simultaneous measurement of snow depth and snowfall intensity by a general laser distance meter (M)Study on analysis of ladder-related accidents during snow shoveling work and measures Innovation

Major employers of Graduates East Japan Railway Company KITAGAS

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Nissan Motor Corporation JGS Corporation Pioneer DJ DAI-DAN CO.,Ltd. Azbil Corporation DOWA Holdings CO.,Ltd 1 East Nippon Expressway Company Limited Subaru Corporation Writer : Mechanical Engineering Bayanmunkh Tsatsral 29 (Ulaanbaatar High School) Mechanical Engineering

14 Reactive Fluid Engineering Laboratory

Professor / SUZUKI Masataro

Professor / SUZUKI Masataro Supervisor While respecting the autonomy of the students, he gives them appropriate advice to solve every problem they may face. In addition, he is a friendly professor who likes joking, which makes the teacher-student relation feel much closer.

Mechanical Research Content

•Acoustic Excitation By applying sound waves from a speaker to a jet diffusion flame, the flame shape changes. In our laboratory, we are elucidating the mechanism of acoustic excitation phenomenon through measurement and analysis under various conditions. •Thermophoresis

Electrical In any space where there is a temperature gradient present, small particles move in a strange way. If this movement can be clarified, control of soot particles in combustion engines could be expected. •Smoldering Smoldering is a form of combustion which involves a large amount of smoke that proceeds without the presence of a flame. In this laboratory, we are conducting experiments to elucidate the mechanism of smoldering. •Reignition In a fire, after extinguishing activities have ended, unburned combustible

Materials material may re-ignite. Reignition can be very unpredictable, which makes fire-extinguishing activities extremely difficult. In our laboratory, we are studying how to extinguish fires without any risk of re-ignition, and how to prevent the re-ignition of flammable materials.

A Day in the Lab Civil In this laboratory, there is no core time and there are no morning seminars. For this, students can proceed with their laboratory activities at their own pace. However, if they don’t plan or work properly, leading to their research not progressing, they will most likely get in trouble when presenting their progress reports.

Bioengineering Progress report seminars are twice a week, and there is a preestablished order in which people present. Seminars are extremely important since there is also a Q&A session in which students get feedback regarding their research topic. This makes it clearer for them to know what to do next in their investigation. This is a laboratory where you can develop the ability to find Management and solve problems by yourself.

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Acoustic Excitation Phenomenon of Jet Diffusion Flames (M)Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Thermophoresis Phenomenon (M)Limiting Characteristics of Smoldering Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Toyota Autobody Yamaha Motor

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Suzuki Kobelco Japan Tabaco INC Hitachi Chemical Toshiba Sanden 2 Mitsubishi Electric Nissin Group 30 Writer : Mechanical Engineering Alejandro Trevino Felix Mechanical Engineering 15 Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory

Associate Professor / Wataru YAMAZAKI http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~yamazaki/ Our researches are from dragonflies to supersonic aircraft. Respecting individual autonomy of students. Chase best award‼ Associate Professor / Wataru YAMAZAKI Supervisor Prof. Yamazaki is very kind hearted delightful person who always ready to support his supervising students in appropriate ways to instruct and discuss everything from the beginning. Accordingly, he is approachable enough to take close communication with students during a full degree program until their graduation. So you may able to consider everyone in the lab will be your friend.

Research Content Mechanical Our research topics are related with fluid/gas dynamics, and including both CFD simulations and experiments. For instance, we are developing a new concept of supersonic aircrafts, optimizing wind turbine blades, flapping wings

as dragonflies, fish breeding and ventilation technology. Electrical These researches will contribute to improving fuel economy of aircraft and an efficiency of power generation of wind turbines. Some of our research themes are as follows: 1. Development of efficient design optimization methods for wing/airfoil. 2. Design optimization of wind turbine blades considering uncertainties, 3. PIV flow field measurement around flapping wings or fish larvae in a rearing tank. A newly developed supersonic conceptual Materials design

A Day in the Lab Civil Prof.Yamazaki respects students' personal life, so it's not decided ordinarily what time we should come to the laboratory. Most of us come to the laboratory in the morning, but some students come from afternoon until midnight, thus you can manage your time by yourself. We have a monthly progress report and English journal paper

introduction meetings. For that, there are a few hours of Bioengineering core time in a week that we have to spend doing research. Our International as well as Japanese lab-mates are very friendly, so we often go to dinner together, and sometimes hold a BBQ party. Award winning students. Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Numerical Flow Analysis around a Flapping Wing Object Using an Immersed Boundary Nuclear Safety Method (M)Computational Fluid Analysis and Accuracy Evaluation of Swirling Induction Type Displacement Ventilation System in Large Factory Spaces (D)Efficient Aerodynamic Topology Optimization on Supersonic Flow Field via Machine

Learning Technologies Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Ebara Corporation NIPPI Corporation

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates I・system Co., Ltd. Corona Corporation Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd. Alpine Japan Co., Ltd. Toyato Technocraft Co., Ltd 1 Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. Co., Ltd. Writer : Energy and Environment Science Nomin BUYANBAATAR 31 (Mongolian University of Science and Technology) Mechanical Engineering 16 System Safety Engineering Laboratory

Professor / Takabumi FUKUDA

What is the "Safety"? Safety is our No1 priority. Safety in fundamental of technology. Professor / Takabumi FUKUDA Supervisor Dr. Fukuda, who is at the forefront of machine safety, interacts with various companies and people involved in safety. He has many schedules, but comes to the lab. and talks with the students. Everyone in the lab enjoys ordinary conversation as well as research while eating sweets.

Mechanical Research Content Professors contribute to the prevention of occupational accidents by giving lectures on safety at companies and educational institutions outside the university. According to international safety standards, designers

Electrical consider safety, but in Japan, safety cannot be said to be high, and in many cases, safety is left to managers. For this reason, our laboratory conducts research activities considering safety from the designer's point of view.

Materials Iterative process of risk assessment and risk reduction

A Day in the Lab Civil The core time of our laboratory is from 10:00 to 17:00. Seminars for progress reports are held every Monday. we have a lot of opportunities to get involved with people outside of the university, so we feel responsible, but I can expand my knowledge. We are also working on research themes specific to each

Bioengineering field. In addition, it is necessary to set up a forum for discussions not only with progress seminars but also with professors and laboratory members, and to exchange opinions.

Seminar Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Investigation on the Effect and on Risk Reduction by Safety Design Using Market Data and Limit of Availability of Safety Function. (M)Study on Development of Simple Risk Assessment Procedure for Machinery in Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Innovation

Major employers of Graduates NOHMI BOUSAI LTD.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates TOKYO METOROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT MITSUBISHI ELECTRRIC YONEX 0 SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 32 Writer : Mechanical Engineering SATO Ibuki (National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College) Mechanical Engineering

17 Advanced Light Materials Laboratory

Professor / Shigeharu KAMADO Assistant Professor / Taiki NAKATA https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~mgcenter/ The lightest material : Magnesium Comprehensive research : from Manufacturing Technology to Analysis Take actions whenever you want to Professor / Shigeharu KAMADO Supervisor Frank and gentle teacher, and often makes fun of students. But, has an uncompromising honesty to reserch development, and sometimes students get strict opinion against their results and consideration.

Research Content Mechanical Development of high-performance lightweight magnesium (Mg) alloys, which can be applied to transportation vehicles, is a main objective. We are doing collaborative work with industries. This

"industry-academia" colloboration helps us to tackle issues Electrical which hinder wide application of Mg alloys. Also, we are participating some national projects which motivate us to do creative work.

An application example of newly developed Materials Mg alloy; body structure for high-speed train.

A Day in the Lab Civil We have machines for casting, extrusion, and rolling. They enable us to freely design new alloys and processing conditions. Also, various microscopes such us optical microscopes and electron microscropes are available as well as mechanical testing machines. Professor does not set core time, and students can make their own schedule.

These work environment encourages us to improve the Bioengineering planning ability of research.

We also attend conference to promote our

new resutls. Our results are highly-praised. Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Elucidation of mechanism of texture development in rolled Mg sheets Nuclear Safety (M)Effect of minor addition of alloying elements on mechanical properties and deformation behavior of cast Mg-Al-Ca alloy (M)Improvement of strength and ductility of extruded Mg-Al-Ca-Mn by microstructural control Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Hitachi High-Tech Science Sumitomo Electric

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Nippon Kinzoku Daido Steel Kobe Steel Daikin Suzuki Motor Corporation Ahresty 12 Hitachi Metals Hitachi Writer : Mechanical Engineering KIMURA Michio 33 (National Institute of Technology, Ube College) Mechanical Engineering 18 High Temperature Materials Laboratory

Professor / Makoto NANKO https://www.facebook.com/NankolabNUT/ From Local to Global From Forging to Nanotechnology Looks are also important Professor / Makoto NANKO Supervisor Professor Nanko is a vigorous person. Through a humorous and assertive way of teaching, his lectures are always interesting. He loves enriching his pupils in various fields of both scientific and general knowledge with his endearing manner. Being an open-minded person, He tends to accept and challenge some strange and wild ideas of his students at all times.

Mechanical Research Content Max phases ceramics: The max phase ceramics have good properties such as good electrical and thermal conductivity. Max phase ceramics are stiff and lightweight materials. It can be machined easily like metal materials.

Electrical Self-healing ceramics: This material can heal their crack automatically at a high temperature. In this research, we aim to improve self-healing ability and we want to apply self-healing ceramics in both high and low-temperature applications. Tribology in hot-forging: To protect forged steel in the hot- forging process from seizure. We will apply surface treatment Materials to the surface of steel and dies to improve the properties of Cracked on the surface of Ni/Mullite composite the surface. before and after healing at high-temperature

A Day in the Lab Civil The workday starts with morning seminar at 8 o’clock with progress seminars and English practice seminars. After a morning seminar, we will go to class or do the researches until 17:00. The use of equipment is free, we can use any equipment to do experiments. Prof. Nanko usually sends us to domestic and international conferences. The

Bioengineering atmosphere in the laboratory is very friendly, we always go to eat breakfast or dinner together (For example ramen at the outside of university). There are many laboratory events such as a new year party, farewell party, laboratory summer trip and softball competition. Laboratory summer trip at Tsuruga castle in

Management Fukushima

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Evaluation of Machinability and Mechanical Properties of Ti2AlC (D)Mechanical behavior of Ni/Al2O3 Self-healing Composites with Different Ni content (D)Tribological Evaluation of Sulfonitrided Gears without Liquid Lubricant Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Sumitomo Chemicals Riken

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Kobelco Research Institute Mitsui Chemical Mitsuba Corp. Daido Steel Union Tools Ogura Clutch Corp. 7 DOWA Holding Kao 34 Writer : Mechanical Engineering Phanuwat Khlaisongkhram (Suranaree University of Technology) Mechanical Engineering 19 Material strength/ Bonding strength laboratory

Professor / Yukio MIYASHITA http://sdfrs.nagaokaut.ac.jp/ Small multinational society Making a real breakthrough in material scinece Removing language barrier Professor / Yukio MIYASHITA Supervisor Miyashita sensei is known as a kind and professional supervisor. He has been respected by many students including graduated students because his great support and encouragement in research work. Besides, despite his busy working schedule, he always tries to take care of his students not only in their study but also other problems from all walks of life.

Research Content Mechanical Our laboratory have many research topic that are: 1.Strength characteristic of dissimilar materials joint by using friction stir welding 2.Relationship between fatigue and welding process of welded and improved joints of Mg-Al-Zn-Ca Alloy Electrical 3.Producing Green composite by using friction stirring 4.The fatigue characteristics of aoutomotive engine component 5.Frinction strring and making composite during joining of thermoplastic resin 6.Laser welding of disiimilar joint between resin and metal Developed Magnesium alloy Rear frame for The research area is extent that is relative to materials Materials strength, interface strength and technique of machining motorcycles (Joint researcch with Yamaha processes. Motor Co. , Ltd.)

A Day in the Lab Civil In our laboratory together with Otsuka lab, there are many international students coming from other nations so English is often used for communication. Being a member of our lab, it would be a great chance for students not only to broaden their academic knowledge but also to make friends and understand the custom and culture of many other countries

in the world. We are day by day making a great effort to Bioengineering create professional and friendly working environment.

Laboratory trip Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Friction Stir Spot Welding between A1100 and Zn plated Steel Inserting PET Film Nuclear Safety (M)Evaluation of Strength and Function in A1050/C1020 Dissimilar Materials Joint Thin Plate Produced by Friction Stir Welding and Rolling (D)Fatigue design method taking casting process into account in graphite cast iron using for automotive engine component Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Mitsubishi Motors Co.,Ltd Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates A.L.M.T. Co.,Ltd YKK AP Inc. KAJIMA Co.,Ltd Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd NIPPON SEIKI Co.,Ltd Sumitomo Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd 5 MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., LTD Kobe Material Testing Laboratory Co., Ltd Writer : Mechanical Engineering YAMAMOTO Mitsuru 35 (Nagaoka Technical High school) Mechanical Engineering 20 Nano and Atomic Scale Analysis Laboratory

Associate Professor / Tomoyuki HOMMA https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~thonma/ Explore the nano-scale world. See the unseen and know the unknown. The smaller it is, the bigger it is. Associate Professor / Tomoyuki HOMMA Supervisor He always has that cheerful smile on his face. He loves fresh coffee and always invite us for a coffee break while discussing about research or just have a chit chat about recent news. No matter how busy he is, he never failed to spend some of his time to give advice or opinion whenever we need it.

Mechanical Research Content We focus on observing nanostructures of materials to control the structure and develop physical properties of materials by using transmission electron microscopy. The materials that we are using are aluminum and titanium alloys, nickel-

Electrical based superalloys and thermoelectric materials. Lightweight aluminum alloys with their ability to increase hardness with heat treatment are getting attention for car body while titanium and nickel-based superalloys which are used in jet engines are required to increase their properties for higher performance. Also, thermoelectric materials that can change heat waste into power can help in realizing SDG’s 13th. Atomic level image of MnReSi thermoelectric

Materials material taken by transmission electron microscope

A Day in the Lab Civil Our laboratory research work starts at 9:00 until 18:00. There is no morning seminar but we have progress seminar once a week and students will present every two weeks as they will be divided into two groups. Graduate students are trained to make their presentation slides in English but it is acceptable to present in Japanese whereas, undergraduate students

Bioengineering are free to choose either one. Research works mainly include making samples, polishing samples, conducting heat treatment and sample observations with a few types of microscopes followed by analysing the data. We are happy to help new members with the best we can. Normal situation in our laboratory Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Improvement in balance between strength and ductility of age-hardenable Ti-Fe-Zr-B alloy (M)Quantification of strain associated with creep deformation using fine ice (M)Effect of Sn addition on CoSi thermoelectric material Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Ahresty Corporation Hitachi Metals, Ltd.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mazda Motor Corporation Rengo Co., Ltd. Daido Steel Co., Ltd. Union Tool Co. 0 YKK AP Inc. Nippon Steel Logistics Co., Ltd. 36 Writer : Science of Technology Innovation Amalina Aina Binti Kaharudin (Malaysia Japan Higher Education Program) Mechanical Engineering

21 Energy material lab.

Professor / Masatoshi TAKEDA Assistant Professor / Masaaki BABA https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~takeda/index.html "MOTTAINAI" Don't waste the heat‼ No genius win the effort. "Roma wasn't built in a day" Prof. / Masatoshi TAKEDA, Asst Prof. / Masaaki BABA Supervisor Prof. Takeda is always gentle to us and he always gives us earnest advices even if he is busy. He tells us instructive stories (sometimes funny stories) based on his experience. We can feel free to ask to Prof. Baba because he is very friendly, and he gives us valuable suggestions.

Research Content Mechanical We are studying about “Thermoelectric material and device”, “Electrocaloric effect” and “Heat storage material”. Thermoelectric materials and devices can directly convert thermal energy (such as waste heat from power plant,

vehicles and body heat) into electricity. Electrocaloric effect Electrical is a physical phenomenon which absorbs / generates heat by applying periodic field to a ferroelectric material. This is one of promising technologies for miniaturerized cooling system. VO2, which is a a solid-solid phase change material, can be utilized for solid-state heat storage system and temperature leaving technologies. Flexible device developed in our labolatory Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil We have a morning seminar from 8 am on every weekday to present and discuss about our research progress. The aim of this seminar is to get advices and opinions from professors and other members, and is to broaden our horizons by listening to different research topics. After the seminar we carry out research at our own pace.

In addition, even if you have no specialized knowledge when Bioengineering you are assigned to this laboratory, you can get enough knowledge to proceed your research by attending seminors held in our laboratory every week.

We have "Eel Party" on the Mid-summer

Day of the Ox. Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Development of solid-state themal control device using Peltier effect Nuclear Safety (M)Development of fabrication process of inorganic thermoelectric film (M)Ovservation of phase transformation process of β-FeSi2 by electrical measurement and thermoelectric properties of β-FeSi2 based composite Innovation

Major employers of Graduates DOWA TECHNOLOGY DENKA

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates TWINBIRD HITACHI KOKI DAIHATSU MOTOR MITSUBA YAMAHA 0 MITSUBISHI MATERIALS TECHNO NAOETSU ELECTRONICS Writer : Science of Technology Innovation UEMURA Kai 37 (National Institute of Technology, Fukui College) Mechanical Engineering 22 Laboratory to evaluate structural safety

Associate Professor / Yuichi OTSUKA http://sdfrs.nagaokaut.ac.jp/ NO ENGLISH NO LIFE Discussion Communication Associate Professor / Yuichi OTSUKA Supervisor He is a very enthusiastic researcher who has prepared an environment for studying with many international students and person studying in different fields.

Mechanical Research Content The research field of our laboratory is biomaterials. In elucidating the mechanism of mechanical loosening, the validity of loosening of the acetabular cup, fretting wear of the bioactive film, and the interface strength evaluation

Electrical standard of the bioactive film has been validated. Aim to elucidate. In the development of functional biofilms, there are synthesis of HAp fluorescent complex by CIP method and evaluation of antibacterial property, formation of film on titanium porous body and evaluation of durability, aiming at development of film that contributes to longer life by utilizing dynamics. Fatigue experimental machine with artificial Materials hip joint type specimen and constant temperature water immersion device

A Day in the Lab Civil This laboratory is in collaboration with Associate Professor Miyashita of Mechanical Engineering. Undergraduates, masters, doctors, international students, and both teachers have seminars in English every morning. There are also seminars (master's)twice a week, cleaning and regular meetings. In addition, parties are regularly held because

Bioengineering international students frequently enter and interns.Some students participate in international conferences or write dissertations.

Laboratory Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Damage evaluation of HAp coating and simulated bone using infrared thermography and acoustic emission in acetabular cup (M)Wear powder generation behavior and cytotoxicity evaluation from interface between hydroxyapatite sprayed coating and titanium alloy substrate during fretting fatigue process Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates THERMOS K.K. MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD. AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 0 The Japan Atomic Power Company. 38 Writer : Mechanical Engineering SAKONJU Takuya (Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology) Mechanical Engineering 23 Ultrasound and Non-destructive evaluation Laboratory

Professor / Ikuo IHARA http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~ihara/ Contribution science in the forefront of technology Imagination is not less than creativity. Evaluation of stuff is easier than that of staffs. Professor / Ikuo IHARA Supervisor Supervisor has been mentoring us very diligently based on him different careers and research experiences, which allows us to have wider and deeper view of thinking. He had worked at a private company before so that they sometimes made some helpful advices for not only our research activity but also our future work.

Research Content Mechanical In many industries and engineering fields, there are a lot of demands for non-destructively measuring and monitoring some characteristics such as mechanical properties, temperature, and defects inside a material. We have

been pursuing the study on quantitative and noninvasive Electrical measurement method utilizing ultrasound to meet these demands. Ultrasound is a very attractive and effective method for non-destructively evaluating materials and products. We are trying to develop novel non-contact monitoring system at high temperature and to create measurement theory by taking advantage of laser ultrasonic, and air-coupled ultrasound. Thermal monitoring with ultrasonic method Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil Our laboratory basically has a core-time from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., we routinely spend as follows; Morning: make a plan to do on the day according to our research progress, then begin to act. Afternoon: basically, keep doing the experiments along the plan.

Evening: make a plan for future effort by reviewing our Bioengineering achievement. We have an English-language literature seminar about ultrasonic measurement and a progress seminar for each member (once a week each). We make a discussion about the problem in each study with supervisor and other Progress seminar members in lab. It is recommended that we should explain our idea logically and briefly. Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Development of ultrasonic probe for molten polymer sensing and its application to Nuclear Safety solidification monitoring (D)Study on temperature distribution monitoring of materials using ultrasonic wave (D)Non-contact temperature monitoring of heated materials using laser ultrasound Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Toyota Motor Corporation Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NSK Ltd. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Corporation 5 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation National Institute of Technology, Sendai College Writer : Mechanical Engineering OGAWA Yoji 39 (National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College) Mechanical Engineering

24 Energy Engineering Laboratory

Professor / Noboru YAMADA http://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~n_yamada/ Make it speedy ! No pain No gain ! We love renewable energy ! Professor / Noboru YAMADA Supervisor Professor Yamada takes care of students and teaches carefully. He often advises students about research, future and so on. His office door is always open to accept questions from student.

Mechanical Research Content In this laboratory, we focus on sustainable energy utilization technologies related to solar energy, heat engine, energy conversion / storage / transportation, heat transfer phenomena. The main research contents are as follows.

Electrical Research on solar power generation, which is drawing attention as "renewable energy". Development of compact heat engine for temperature difference power generation using high-temperature thermal energy called "waste heat". Research on large heat transport device "to recover and transport heat in a large space". Developed a highly efficient mechanical battery system that enables "reciprocating Materials conversion of electric energy and kinetic energy". Solar cell module that increases power generation efficiency by converging sunlight with a lens.

A Day in the Lab Civil There is no time restriction in this laboratory. Therefore, you can create you own research style that suits your own life. It is roughly divided into two teams, a research team related to photovoltaic power generation system and thermal engineering, and both teams cooperate each other. Even if there is something you can not understand, your seniors

Bioengineering will guide you kindly and carefully. Even at the seminar, regardless of grade, various opinions are overflowing and it is exciting.

It is a usual laboratory. Some graduate

Management students teaching undergraduate students, others reading papers

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Effect of temperature change of silicone-on-glass micro lens array on optical efficiency of concentrator photovoltaic module (M)Characterization of gerotor expander for micro organic Rankine cycle power generation system -- Comparison with scroll expander -- (M)Rotation speed improvement of light-driven micro-motor and investigation of effective

Innovation application

Major employers of Graduates CO., LTD. Tohoku Electric Power Co.,Inc.

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates Mazda Motor Corporation ASAHI KOHMATSU CO., LTD. NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD. Azbil Corporation Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd 7 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP. 40 Writer : Science of Technology Innovation HAYAKAWA Yoshitaka (National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College) Mechanical Engineering

25 Environment and Process Design Laboratory Professor / Tadachika NAKAYAMA Specially Appointed Associate Professor / Takashi GOTO Specially Appointed Associate Professor / Wiff Juan Paulo Specially Appointed Assistant Professor / Omar Gomez Rojas http://etigo.nagaokaut.ac.jp/people/staff/nky15/index.html Improve creativity by facing unknown challenges ! Improve communication by international exchange‼ Improve sociability by a fun atmosphere‼! Professor / Tadachika NAKAYAMA Supervisor Our professor gives us the chance to meet our study wishes. In our laboratory, there are opportunities to work for domestic and foreign academic societies, joint research with companies and overseas internships. Our professor embodies the motto "play with full effort, study with full effort". Furthermore, not only students, but he seriously participates in the softball competitions at the University.

Research Content Mechanical This laboratory has a well-developed research environment, at the top level in the world, and has five research topics: environmental technology, environment/process design, nanosecond technology, 3D nanotechnology, and new

process development. In this laboratory, you can find Electrical opportunities to conduct a wide variety of research that includes the creation of new materials for the evaluation of properties and commercialization in cooperation with companies. As it follows from this, you can be engaged in cutting-edge research. < Main subject of research> ・Production of microstructure by 3D printer. Measurement experiment of thermoelectric Materials ・Fabrication of ferroelectric material for exhaust heat characteristics regeneration.

A Day in the Lab Civil Studying in this laboratory you can acquire not only technical and research skills, but also human and personal experiences. In addition, because there are many international students, you can have the opportunity to communicate in English working with people from several different countries. In our laboratory, we value student

autonomy and there is no core time. In addition, there are Bioengineering members who collaborate with companies and are engaged in cutting-edge developments. At academic societies, you can participate in its planning and operation as well as take part in international societies organized by professors, acquiring skills different from the research related. One picture after the softball tournament

ends Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Development of self-healing environment resistant coating for ceramics engine Nuclear Safety (M)Design and production of electric circuit system for waste heat regeneration (D)Development of sewage water purification method using nanosecond pulse electric field Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Kao Corporation Toyohashi University of Technology

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Co., Ltd. Hitachi Chemical Company Hino Motors, Ltd. Japan Co., Ltd. 13 Toray Industries, Inc. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Writer : Mechanical Engineering IIDA Yuichiroh 41 (Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology) Mechanical Engineering

26 Combustion and Energy Laboratory

Associate Professor / Toshiyuki KATSUMI https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~kadowaki/ Let's study space propulsion engineering in Nagaoka. Proceed your research step by step every day Exprosion is art ! Associate Professor / Toshiyuki KATSUMI Supervisor Dr. Katsumi is kind and very friendly. He always gives us much useful advice related to our research. In the lab party, he talks a lot of interesting stories and enjoys with us. His singing is wonderful !

Mechanical Research Content Our laboratory focuses on the research field of combustion and energy. The research topics are as follows. ①Combustion characteristics of green propellants for a rocket engine

Electrical ②Combustion characteristics of Hydrogen premixed gas ③Combustion characteristics of biofuel ④Laser ignition characteristics

Materials combustor for experiment of propellant

A Day in the Lab Civil We don't have a core time, so we can decide a schedule by ourselves. Laboratory members promote research in cooperation with seniors and/or juniors. Through activities with seniors, you can learn about the research theme and experiment. In recent years, some members study abroad through a research internship program. The meetings are

Bioengineering held twice a week. We report the progress of the research at those meetings. We have many fun events, for example, BBQ, softball, Nagaoka fireworks, and some parties. Combustion and Energy Laboratory is good to do what you want. softball tournament champion ! Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety (M)Study on combustion characteristics of mono and bi liquid propellant (M)Study on the propagation characteristics of spherically expanding flame in hydrogen-air premixed gas (M)Study on gasification and combustion of woody biomass Innovation

Major employers of Graduates Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation IHI

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates The High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan IHI Aerospace Engineering JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION J-POWER Mazda Motor Corporation TEPCO 0 INFIVIS NIPPI Corporation 42 Writer : Mechanical Engineering TSUJISAKI Kento (National Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College) Mechanical Engineering

27 Micro/Nano processing Laboratory

Associate Professor / MIZOSHIRI Mizue https://mcweb.nagaokaut.ac.jp/~mizoshiri/ Creation of novel micro/nano fabrication technologies "Big" achievements with nicro/nano processing Working seriously and actively on research Associate Professor / MIZOSHIRI Mizue Supervisor Dr. Mizoshiri takes good care of us students in the lab. and visits to the laboratory frequently, so we can feel free to consult about the researches and get accurate advices. She is also a very friendly teacher because she actively participates in the events in the laboratory.

Research Content Mechanical We are working on the creation of next-generation microfabrication technology and the application of microdevices using special “light” lasers. Specifically, there are three themes of (1) Three-dimensional microfabrication

(micro 3D printers), (2) Thin-film thermoelectric devices, (3) Electrical New magnetic domain observation methods. All of these themes are using the “light” and we research on fabrication, device, and observation. Microfabrication technology is not only a miniaturization by integration, but also a dream technology that realizes new functions by utilizing the “size effect” generated in the micro/nano scales. (a)Nanoparticles used in micro/nano processing, Materials (b)laser direct-writing system, (c)thin-film thermoelectric device, and (d)magnetic domains.

A Day in the Lab Civil We students have a flex time system. Most of us usually come in laboratory until about 10:00 a.m., and they advance the researches along each plan. The researches results will make presentation at a weekly progress seminar. In the English paper seminar, we introduce the selected articles and discuss them with members of the laboratory, to increase

mutual research knowledges. We can get many chances Bioengineering for making presentation in international and domestic academic conferences depending on ones' research results. We regularly hold the laboratory events such as a cherry- blossom viewing, fireworks festivals, and camps to deepen our friendship. Research presentation Management

Thesis Subjects

(M)Fabrication of Cu-based microstructures using green femtosecond laser reduction of Nuclear Safety Cu2O nanoparticles (M)Fabrication and evaluation of micro-Fresnel lenses used for thin-film thermoelectric conversion of near-infrared solar light (M)Fabrication of plasmonic filters using self-assembly of nanospheres for high-contrast

imaging of magnetic domains Innovation

Major employers of Graduates , INC.

The number of System Safety PhD Graduates ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD. Shuwa Construction Co., Ltd 0 Writer : Mechanical Engineering KOIKE Rentaro 43 (National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College) Mechanical Engineering

28 Nano Bio Integrated systems Lab.

Specially Appointed Associate Professor / Kan SHOJI

Integrating biology and mechanical engineering Proposing new concept Work hard, play hard ! Specially Appointed Associate Professor / Kan SHOJI Supervisor I was just assinged to NUT at Feb. 1st, 2020. I'm really looking forward to studying and developing bio-integrated systems with NUT's students.

Mechanical Research Content We are aiming to develop a new mechanical system that living materials and mechanical systems are combined. Bio-integrated devices including biohybrid robots and biosensors have the potential to provide specific functions

Electrical (bio-compatible, self-organization, chemical driven, and high sensitivity) that are difficult to build with conventional mechanical systems. Especially, we would like to design bio- integrated devices by focusing on the interfaces connecting biological and mechanical systems. Materials

A Day in the Lab Civil We will make our group charter with my students. I will give my best to support my students, so they can get the best lab life. More specifically, I will develop abilities for logical thinking and communication by encouraging my students to attend conferences and discussing with famous researchers. In addition, to incubate researchers and engineers who are

Bioengineering internationally competitive, I will encourage my students to study overseas and attend international conferences. Management

Thesis Subjects

Nuclear Safety No data due to newly established laboratory Innovation

Major employers of Graduates No data due to newly established laboratory

System Safety The number of PhD Graduates 0 44 Writer : Top Runner Incubation Center for Academia-Industry Fusion SHOJI Kan