Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering Laboratories
Introducing Faculty of Engineering Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering 's laboratory.
Yoshiyuki Yamashita Laboratory
Toward the realization of a smart chemical industry and an ultra-smart society, we are researching methods for producing high-quality products efficiently and safely, focusing on the operation and control of chemical plants, by making full use of chemical engineering knowledge, artificial intelligence, optimization, and simulation methods.
Hiroshi Takiyama Laboratory
We are conducting research and development into crystallization, a method for producing crystalline substances that are widely used in pharmaceuticals and foods. Our research focuses on manufacturing methods for improving the quality and functionality of pharmaceutical crystals. We also research energy-related substances, such as crystals for battery materials.
Hiroko Katori Laboratory
The simplest example of the complex cooperative phenomena that occur in the fields of natural science and social science is the formation of order in magnetic materials (phase transitions). By focusing on magnetic materials, we aim to pursue the theory of phase transition phenomena that arise from the entanglement of the degrees of freedom of spin, crystal lattice, and charge, and to explore new phase transition phenomena.
Hiroki Minoda Laboratory
We will clarify the relationship between the functions and structures of various nanoscale materials, including biopolymers, in real environments such as gas atmospheres and solutions. To this end, we will develop electron microscope equipment and methods that enable high-precision observation of nanostructures in real environments.
Zeni Weihua Laboratory
We are currently conducting research into environmentally friendly clean energy and material conversion technologies, such as the production of biofuel oil and biomaterials from biomass, a recyclable resource, and the production of clean hydrocarbons from fossil fuels and vegetable oils using catalysts.
Jun Akizawa Laboratory
Aiming to save energy by using energy rationally, we are researching the improvement of the performance of heat-driven refrigerators that generate cold heat for air conditioning from waste heat, and solar energy collection and heat collection devices. We are also evaluating the energy-saving performance of regional distributed systems centered on cogeneration that simultaneously supplies electricity and heat.
Akihiko Terada Laboratory
We will correctly understand the life cycle of various microorganisms that exist in the global environment, and search for and acquire species that are useful for environmental purification. By controlling the acquired useful microorganisms, we will develop technologies for energy-saving water treatment, recovery of resources contained in wastewater, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Makoto Sakurai Laboratory
We are engaged in research into microchemical processes, such as the design of highly efficient microreactors and the development of operating methods, research into the application of unsteady operations to chemical processes, research into sustainable energy conversion processes, and research into the application of ultrafine bubbles.
Hideaki Tokuyama Laboratory
Development of functional polymer gel materials, and research into their manufacturing processes and industrial, environmental, energy, and pharmaceutical processes that utilize the materials. Specifically, we develop adsorption/separation materials, catalyst carriers, and sustained drug release materials, and establish related structure control technologies for fine particles and porosity.
Yuichiro Nagatsu Laboratory
We are engaged in basic research aimed at establishing the theory of flow control at liquid interfaces through chemical reactions, as well as applied research aimed at contributing to the environmental energy field (specifically, research aimed at creating new processes for enhanced oil recovery).
Chihiro Fushimi Laboratory
We are conducting research into flow and reaction analysis in fluidized bed equipment, development of thermochemical reactors for coal, wood, and algae biomass, development of energy-saving, low-cost fuel and chemical production processes from biomass, and high efficiency thermal and biomass power generation incorporating renewable energy.
Kazuyuki Muroo Laboratory
Light behaves as a "quantum" that has both "particle" and "wave" properties, and we are conducting research into the properties of light that go beyond the limitations of classical waves, which could lead to quantum computing and quantum teleportation.
Hatakeyama Atsushi Laboratory
We are studying the interactions between spin-polarized gas atoms and light, atoms, and solid surfaces. In addition to being important and interesting as fundamental physics research, we are also excited about the development of applied research into precision measurements using atoms and quantum measurements, which are linked to electrical engineering, surface chemistry, and materials science.
Shimizu Taiga Laboratory
We are conducting research into the integration of heterogeneous materials such as semiconductors, magnetic materials, polymers, and biomaterials, as well as efficient optical modulation and highly sensitive sensors. We aim to apply highly sensitive sensors to other fields and conduct interdisciplinary research to solve a wide range of social issues.
Hidenori Ohashi Laboratory
We are conducting research into separation technology using functional membranes, which are promising energy-saving technologies. In addition to pioneering new membrane separation technologies and developing functional membranes themselves, we are also focusing on the microscopic molecular motion (mobility) within the membrane, which has a significant impact on membrane performance.
Miyachi Satoru Laboratory
We are conducting research to link the diverse responses of materials that appear when they interact with extremely strong light to new applications. Currently, we are using laser light compressed to femtoseconds (10^(-15) seconds) to develop a method for controlling nanometer-sized materials.
Toshihiko Kaji Laboratory
We are conducting experimental research on the electronic and optical properties of new semiconductor materials, mainly organic materials. In particular, we are researching electronic devices and solar cells that use organic materials and organic-inorganic hybrid materials as semiconductors, and the control of thin film growth, crystallinity, and nanostructure for these devices.
Wuled Lenggoro Laboratory
Focusing on the behavior of particles suspended in air and liquid, we are working on the development of new methods for synthesizing functional particles, as well as methods for measuring and immobilizing particles. Using these technologies, we aim to elucidate various phenomena in the submicron range, such as evaluating the effects of particles on plant growth.
Inazawa Susumu Laboratory
We are researching efficient methods for producing silicon of different sizes, ranging from nanometers to centimeters, using gas-phase reactions. We are also researching the mechanism by which thin films are formed by coating and drying a dispersion liquid. We contribute to society by developing essential materials and methods.
Takashi Ikegami Laboratory
In order to resolve the issues involved in introducing renewable energy on a large scale, we use system analysis methods to model energy systems of various scales, and use simulations to design energy systems and evaluate the effects of introducing new technologies and mechanisms.
Chen Yi-ting Laboratory
I am conducting empirical research into the internal structure and semantic properties of linguistic constructs (compounds, syntax, etc.), particularly corpus-based research into the non-arbitrary links that exist between the form and meaning of constructs from the perspective of the relationship between language and human cognition.
Chen Yi-ting Laboratory
Shohei Togiya Laboratory
We contribute to environmentally friendly resource circulation of waste through the development of technologies to convert waste into energy and fertilizer through methane fermentation and carbonization, as well as through research into water quality and the elucidation and control of greenhouse gas generation mechanisms in fertilized soil.
Naohiro Kim Laboratory
We develop and apply methods for rationally modeling, designing, monitoring, controlling, and optimizing processes. In particular, modeling based on manufacturing data is the core technology.
