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Science and Engineering of Materials and Devices
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Prof. Michitaka Ohtaki Research fields: Inorganic materials science, Physical chemistry, Energy-oriented materials chemistry Key words: Oxide thermoelectric materials, Thermoelectric conversion, Functional oxide ceramics, Energy conversion materials, Photocatalysis, Low-dimensional nanomaterials, Self-assembly, Organic-inorganic hybrids Potential research
themes:1. Development of oxide thermoelectric materials with unconventional crystal structure.
2. Electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of low-dimensional nanomaterials synthesized by using self-assembly
molecular template.Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and physics Assoc. Prof. Masatoshi Mitsuhara Research fields: Microstructure and mechanical property in metals and alloys Key words: Steel, Ni-based alloy, Ti-based alloy, Elastic and plastic deformation, High temperature deformation (Creep), Strengthening mechanism, Grain boundary, Precipitation, SEM, TEM, Crystal orientation analysis, Tomography Potential research
themes:1. Development of advanced heat-resistant steels and alloys.
2. Creep life assessment of heat resistant alloys using microstructural analysis.
3. Development of 3D quantitative evaluation methods using electron microscopy.Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on metallurgy, crystallography, and dislocation theory. Assoc. Prof. Masaru Itakura Research fields: Microstructures of metallic and semiconducting materials
Electron microscopy for solid state physicsKey words: Electron microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Magnetic materials, Semiconducting silicides Potential research
themes:1. Microstructure analysis and control of hard magnetic materials
2. Microstructure characterization of silicon-based semiconducting thin-film materials
3. Research and development of low-voltage scanning electron microscopyRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on material science and electron microscopy
Skills for safely treating chemicals or electrical tools.Prof. Satoshi Hata Research fields: Electron microscopy: methodology developments and applications to advanced materials Key words: Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Electron tomography (ET), Automated crystal orientation mapping (ACOM), Short-range order (SRO), Monte Carlo simulation, Three-dimensional (3D) visualization of nanostructures Potential research
themes:1. Dynamic behavior of materials studied by in-situ straining and 3D observation in TEM
2. ACOM-based nanostructural characterization in TEM
3. Structures of SRO in alloys studied by 3D electron microscopy and modeling
4. Nanostructural characterization of advanced materials (steel, alloys, superconductors, glass, etc.)Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of electron microscopy, solid-state physics, and metallurgy
Skills for safely treating chemicals and electrical tools Skills for programingAssoc. Prof. Kenichi Hashizume Research fields: Nuclear materiats, Energy related materials, Interactions between hydrogen and materials Key words: Nuclear materials, Materials science, Hydrogen isotopes, Alloys and ceramics, Proton conducting ceramics, Refractories, Diffusion processes, Gamma irradiation. Potential research
themes:1. Hydrogen behavior in alloys and ceramics.
2. Control materials for fission reactors.
3. Applications of radiation energy.Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on materials sciences. Skills for handling vacuum appratus, analytical devices and radio isotopes. Prof. Yoshihiro Kangawa Research fields: Semiconductor physics, surface science Key words: III-nitrides, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), first principles calculation, power device Potential research
themes:1. Process informatics for semiconductor CVD
2. Multi-physics simulation for semiconductor epitaxy
3. Material development for next generation power device and deep UV laser diodeRequired knowledge and skills: Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, physical chemistry, first principles calculation Assoc. Prof. Takeshi Nakagawa Research fields: Surface and thin film science Key words: Low dimensional nano structure, Magnetism (high coercivity, anisotropy), Magnetic Microscope, Photoelectron, Scanning tunneling microscope, Low energy electron diffraction, Synchrotron radiation Potential research
themes:1. Novel magnetic, electronic properties of nano structures
2. Instrumental development based on photoemissionRequired knowledge and skills: Successful candidate should have a background with at least one of the following fields: Solid state physics (chemistry), Inorganic chemistry, Physical chemistry Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Hiroki Ago Research fields: Synthesis, characterization, and applications of graphene and related two-dimensional nanomaterials Key words: Graphene, inorganic nanosheets, transition metal dichalcogenides, carbon nanotubes, chemical vapor deposition, crystal growth, field-effect transistors, flexible electronics, energy-related applications Potential research
themes:We are studying growth methods of novel nanomaterials, such as graphene, two-dimensional atomically-thin sheets (transition metal dichalcogenides, h-BN), and carbon nanotubes. We are also investigating physical/chemical properties of these materials and apply them to electronics and energy related fields, such as field-effect transistors, flexible devices, and solar cells. Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of chemistry, physics, and materials science. Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter Prof. Jun-ichiro Hayashi Assoc. Prof. Shinji Kudo Research fields: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering Key words: Carbon resources, biomass, lignite, coal, thermochemical conversion, catalysis, pyrolysis, gasification, upgrading, production of green chemicals/materials, detailed chemical kinetics and modeling, computational fluid dynamics, reactor simulation and design Potential research
themes:1. Biomass conversion to chemicals, materials and fuels
2. Carbon-neutral/negative coproduction of power, chemicals and iron
3. New reactor and reactor systems
4. Catalysis in carbon resources conversionRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, mechanical engineering or fuel science Assoc.Prof. Hikaru Saito Research fields: Nanophotonics, Electron beam spectroscopy Key words: Plasmonics, Topological photonics, Light – matter interaction, Electron energy-loss spectroscopy, Cathodoluminescence, Data science Potential research
themes:1. Study on nanophotonic phenomena excited by an electron beam
2. Development of novel electron beam spectroscopy by utilizing light science and technology
3. Development of smart electron beam spectroscopy for in-situ observation assisted by data scienceRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of electromagnetics and solid state physics
Skills for safely treating chemicals and operating vacuum instruments Skills for programing and simulationProf. Takeshi Yanagida Research fields: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Material Science,
Material Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, Nano-electronicsKey words: Nanomaterials, Nanodevices, Green Innovation and Life Innovation Potential research
themes:1. Designing Nanomaterials at Single Atom and Molecule Level via Nanoscience
2. Studying Intrinsic Physical Properties of Single Crystalline Nanomaterials utilizing Nanotechnology
3. Developing Novel Nano-Devices for Human Health Monitoring utilizing Nanoscale EngineeringRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on material science including chemistry, physics and engineering or electrical engineering
Skills for safely treating chemicals or electrical tools.
Chemistry and Materials Science
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Prof. Yuriko Aoki Research fields: Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Key words: Functional polymers and materials with conducting, magnetic and NLO properties, Biosystems like DNA and proteins, Electronic states, Dynamics, Elongation method, Organic reaction analysis Potential research
themes:1. Functional analysis for novel material design in polymers/crystals by theoretical and computational chemistry
2. Program development for functional analysis and linear scaling ab initio methodRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on quantum chemistry
Skills of operating Unix and programming by Fortran languageApplicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Akira Harata Research fields: Analytical chemistry and physical chemistry Key words: Analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, laser chemistry, synchrotron radiation chemistry, and their applications to methodology for ultrasensitive and high performance analysis. Potential research
themes:1. Application of analytical methods, especially laser- or synchrotron-based ones.
2. Development or improvement of new apparatus for laser-based analytical equipments: i.e., fluorescence,
photothermal, photoionization, harmonic generation, etc.
3. Development or improvement of synchrotron-based analytical techniques: i.e., XAFS, SAXS, correlation
spectroscopy etc.Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on analytical and physical chemistry
Skills for safely treating chemicals.Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter Assoc. Prof. Asako Murata Research fields: Chemical biology and nucleic acids chemistry Key words: DNA, RNA, Small molecules binding to nucleic acid structures Potential research
themes:1. Development of small molecules binding to a specific structure of DNA/RNA
2. Application of RNA-binding small molecules to modulate the function of RNA
3. Studies on the effect of a small molecule on RNA functions in cellsRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of (bioorganic) chemistry or biology Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Arihiro Kano Research Fields: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology and Immunology Key words: Tumor, Macrophage, IFN-γ, M-CSF, Immunosuppression Potential research
Themes:1. Exploration of bioactive substances for cancer immunological regulation
2. Study of cancer cell-secreting proteins in cancer malignancy
3. Development of new medicinal system for cancer therapyRequired knowledge
and skills:1. Ph. D. candidate; who has a good background and experience in the above-mentioned research fields.
2. Master student; who has strong curiosity and intention to perform study.
Prof. Yoichiro Kuninobu Research fields: Synthetic organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and materials chemistry Key words: Catalyst, synthetic organic reaction, organic functional material, C-H activation, pi-conjugated molecule, polymer Potential research
themes:1. Creation of high-performance catalysts
2. Development of novel and practical synthetic organic reactions
3. Creation of novel organic functional materialsRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on organic chemistry
Skills for safely treating chemicalsAssoc. Prof. Toshifumi Mori Research fields: Theoretical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics Key words: Theoretical Chemistry, Dynamics, Molecular simulation, Biomolecules, Functional polymers, Enzyme catalysis, Organic catalyst, Chemical Reactions Potential research
themes:1. Application of computational chemistry to reveal chemical reactions in condensed phase and theoretically design catalysts
2. Applying molecular dynamics simulations to reveal the dynamic structure and function of biomolecules (including protein folding, conformational changes related to function)
3. Developing novel theories/programs to analyze the complex behavior of (bio)polymers by incorporating the machine learning toolsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge on theoretical/computational chemistry
2. Programing experience (such as python, fortran, C)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Hikari SAKAEBE Research fields: Electrochemistry and material chemistry : Development of new battery systems and materials Key words: Battery, High energy materials, sulfur, solid-state battery, anion-shuttle battery, metal ion conductor Potential research
themes:1. Low cost and high capacity electrode materials based on sulfides
2. Li+ conductor In-situ forming electrode materials
3. Anion shuttle battery systems (F- , Cl- , Br- ) and materials for them
Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and physics Assoc. Prof. Ken Albrecht Research fields: Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Key words: Organic semiconductors, Organic light-emitting diodes, Dendrimer, Luminescence, Electrostatic Catalysis, Organic Synthesis, Secondary Battery Potential research
themes:1. Fabrication of new solution-processable OLED materials
2. Fabrication of organic secondary battery materials
3. Discovering new electrostatic catalysis reactions
Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and physics Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Hirotsugu Kikuchi Research fields: Soft Matter Science, Material Chemistry and/or Physics of Polymers and /or Liquid Crystals Key words: Liquid crystal, Electro-optical device, Chiral molecule, Kerr effect, Ferroelectrics Potential research
themes:1. Control of nano-structure of soft matter consisting of liquid crystal and/or polymer
2. Creation of new liquid crystal phase and application to electro-optic devices
3. Development of novel electro-optical devices and photonic crystals
4. Highly polar liquid crystal materials
Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry or material physics Prof. Shiyoshi Yokoyama Research Fields: Polymer photonics, optical device, optical communications Key words: Polymer, nonlinear optics, electro-optics, waveguide, optical modulator, optical switching, optical sensing, silicon, silicon nitride, telecommunication, high-bandwidth, Potential research
themes:1. Polymer waveguide device for modulator and swithicng
2. Synthesis of optical polymers
3. Polymer and silicon hybrid waveguideRequired knowledge
and skills:Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and physics Assoc. Prof. Andrew Mark Spring Research fields: Organic Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Polymer Application Key words: Living Polymerizations / Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization Potential research
themes:1. Electro-optic polymeric materials.
2. Polymer stabilization of zero valent Iron nanoparticles for waste water treatment.
3. Conjugated polymers.Required knowledge and skills: • Handling harmful chemical reagents and solvents safely.
• Working with air sensitive materials.
• Purification of organic materials by column chromatography, distillation, sublimation and recrystallization.
• Characterization of organic materials by NMR, MS, UV-vis, FTIR, GPC, DSC, TGA, etc
• Able to work in an interdisciplinary and multinational environment.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Ability to consult the literature and work independently.Prof. Seongho Yoon Research fields: Functional carbon materials and their applications to energy and environmental devices Key words: High utilization of coal and petroleum residues (upgrading and pyrolysis), Functional carbons for batteries and capacitors, Activated carbons, Cokes and pitches for functional carbons, Carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber, Advanced adsorbents Potential research
themes:1. Preparation, structural analysis and advanced applications of functional carbon materials
2. High utilization of coal and petroleum residues for advanced functional carbon materials
3. Preparation and applications of carbon nanofiberRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of material science and engineering Assoc. Prof. Jin Miyawaki Research fields: Adsorption science for porous carbon materials Key words: Adsorption, Pore, Surface, Porous carbon, Analysis, Preparation, NMR Potential research
themes:1. Molecular behavior in confined space of porous carbon
2. Adsorption heat pump using activated carbon
3. Porous carbon for gas separationRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and physics Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter.
Device Science and Engineering
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Assoc. Prof. Kungen Tsutsui (Teii) Research fields: Inorganic materials, Electronic materials and devices, Biomedical materials and devices Key words: Electric and electronic materials, Wide bandgap material, Ultrahard material, Biomaterial, Dielectric material, Power semiconductor device, Field electron emitter, Doping, Plasma engineering, Diamond, Nano-carbon, Boron nitride, Silicon carbide, Electrostatic probe, Optical spectroscopy Potential research
themes:1. Development of power semiconductor devices using wide bandgap materials
2. Development of vacuum micro/nano-electronic devices using field electron emitters
3. Development of cutting tools and biomedical devices using ultrahard materialsRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of materials science and engineering or semiconductor physics Prof. Kiichi Hamamoto Research fields: Opto-electronics, Photonic device, Semiconductor, Opto-electronic communication Key words: Optical switch for future optical router, multi-mode multiplexing device for future high capacity transmission, laser diode by using active-MMI for high speed and high capacity communication, and optical integrated circuits for breath-sensing (gas-sensing) Potential research
themes:1. Optical mode switch for future data center
2. High speed laser diode
3. Compact breath-sensing systemRequired knowledge and skills: Electro-magnetic theory, Fourier analysis, Computer programming Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter.
(*) NHK morning news has broadcasted our recent research progress on optical mode switch.
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(We apologize that the news was taken in Japanese, however, you may see the device image and experimental setup in the video.)Prof. Tsuyoshi Yoshitake Research fields: Sensing, Thin Solid Films, Electronic Materials, Electric Devices, Photovoltaics, Applied Physics Key words: thin film growth, sensors, quantum centers, photovoltaics, photodiodes, diamond, hard coating, sputtering, coaxial arc plasma deposition Potential research
themes:1. Formation of quantum centers in diamond lattices and their applications to sensing and luminescent markers
2. Fabrication of nanocrystalline diamond films by physical vapor depositions and their application to sensors, photovoltaics, and hard coating
3. Growth of semiconducting iron disilicides thin films by sputtering and their application to near-infrared sensorsRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of electronics or materials Assoc. Prof. Abdelrahman Zkria Research fields: Applied Physics and Material Science, Carbon-based materials, Thin film deposition, Electronic Materials, Membrane Technology Key words: Carbon-based materials, Arc plasma, Thin film, Anticorrosion coatings, CO2
reduction, Biomaterials, Implants, DC Sputtering, Gallium Oxide, Membrane
technology, Electrospinning, Water treatmentPotential research
themes:1. Exploring emergent carbon-based materials for various applications, including Anticorrosion coatings, implants, CO2 reduction, and fuel cell stack.
2. Synthesizing carbon nanomaterials using physical vapor deposition methods.
3. Growing gallium oxide for electronic devices.
4. Developing novel membranes by Electrospinning technique for water treatment application.Required knowledge and skills: 1. Basic knowledge of Material Science/Applied Physics
2. Fundamental skills of Thin film fabrication techniques
3. Hands-on experience with Material characterizations and data analysisProf. Dong Wang Research fields: Physics and technology of semiconductor material and devices Key words: Optoelectronics, CMOS, MOSFET, strain engineering, gate stack engineering, channel engineering, source/drain engineering, interface engineering, defect engineering, metal/semiconductor contact, pn junction, MOS capacitor, Ge, SiGe, Si Potential research
themes:1. Research & development of Ge based optoelectronics
Strain, interface, defect, metal/semiconductor contact engineering
2. Research & development of Si/Ge CMOS devices
Gate stack, channel, and source/drain engineeringRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor physics and devices.
Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor optics and photonics.
Fundamental skills and experiences of semiconductor fabrication process.
Fundamental skills and experiences of electrical and optical measurements.Prof. Reiji Hattori Research fields: Electrical Device Engineering, Flat-panel display technology, Display electronics Key words: Oxide Thin-film transistor, Organic Thin-film transistor, Organic light-emitting diode, Touch sensor panel Potential research
themes:1. Development of a new display AMOLED, Flexible display, AR display, SoV Display
2. Development of display driving method Oxide thin-film transistor backplane design and fabrication, display driver LSI design, Wireless power transmitting technology
3. Development of display-related sensors Touch screen panel, Finger print sensor, biosensorsRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of electrical circuit and electrical device physics Prof. Wataru Saito Research fields: Power semiconductor devices
Power semiconductor device control
Power electronicsKey words: Semiconductor, Power devices, Power MOSFETs, IGBT, Pin diode, SBD, SiC, GaN, Power electronics, Electric power conversion, Inverter circuit Potential research
themes:Novel power semiconductor devices
Intelligent control technologies of power semiconductor devices
Integration technologies of high functional power modulesRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on semiconductor physics
Fundamental knowledge on electric circuitProf. Shin-ichi NISHIZAWA Research Field Power electronics and related technologies from material to system Key words semiconductor material, crystal growth, power device, device process, power electronics system, reliability,electrical energy conversion, Potential research themes: 1.Future power devices and materials (including processes)
2. Advanced integration technology for future power electronics system
3.Reliability science and design technology for future power electronics system
4.Advanced power electronics system for future energy gridsRequired knowledge and skills Fundamental knowledge on semiconductor
Fundamental knowledge on electrical engineering
Fundamental knowledge on transport phenomena and mechanics
Plasma and Quantum Science and Engineering
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Prof. Nobuya Hayashi Research fields: Plasma engineering, Plasma medicine, Plasma biology Key words: Atmospheric discharge, Low-pressure plasma, Plasma sterilizer, Sterilization of agricultural product, Growth enhancement of plant, Plasma - cell interaction, Toxic gas decomposition Potential research
themes:1. Development of medical sterilizer using oxygen RF plasma
2. Growth enhancement of plants by oxygen plasma irradiation
3. Inactivation of molds on fruits using atmospheric dischargeRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma
2.Fundamental knowledge of electronics
3. Some interest in biologyProf. Naoji Yamamoto Research fields: Aerospace Engineering, Plasma Physics, laser Diagnostics Key words: Electric Propulsion, Advanced Space Propulsion, Plasma Source, Laser diagnostics, Plasma application Potential research
themes:1. Development of a miniature ion engine for micro satellites
2. Laser based sensor for Electric propulsion and PM2.5 removal
3. Physics behind a laser fusion-driven rocketRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of electricity and magnetism Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Yukinobu Watanabe Research fields: Nuclear Physics and Engineering, Radiation Physics and Engineering Key words: Nuclear physics and nuclear data, Radiation transport in matter, Fusion neutronics, Particle accelerator applications, Cosmic-rays, Radiation effects on semiconductor devices, Laser driven ion acceleration Potential research
themes:1. Experimental and theoretical study of nuclear reactions, particularly nucleon- or deuteron-induced reactions
2. Basic study of nuclear transmutation on long-lived fission products contained in high-level radioactive wastes
3. Multi-scale and multi-physics simulation of soft error phenomena in semiconductor devices under space and terrestrial cosmic-ray environments
4. Study of ion acceleration using ultraintense and ultrashort laser pulses in collaboration with National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and TechnologyRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of nuclei and radiation
2. Experience and skill on radiation measurements if you want to join experimental work
3. Computer programming skill (e.g., FORTRAN, C)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Kazunari Katayama Research fields: Chemical Engineering for Energy Key words: Nuclear Fusion Engineering, Nuclear Fusion Safety, Hydrogen Isotope Behavior, Plasma Material Interaction, Plasma Decomposition Processing, Mass transfer in porous materials, Environmental dynamics of Radioactive material, Tritium Science and Technology, Lithium ceramics, Supercritical CO2 Potential research
themes:1. Production of hydrogen by utilizing RF plasma
2. Modeling of Li evaporation and chemical reaction with hydrogen
3. Experimental study on tritium dynamics in natural soil
4. Analysis of mass transfer behavior between metal surface and supercritical CO2Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge on chemical engineering.
Some experiences on engineering experiments.
Skills for computer programming (For example, FORTRAN).Prof. Takeshi Ido Research fields: Plasma physics for Nuclear Fusion
Plasma turbulence
Development of diagnostics for magnetized plasma
Key words: Toroidal magnetized plasmas, Spherical tokamaks, Stellarators, Electric field in plasmas Turbulence and turbulent transport, Energetic particle-driven instabilities, Beam probe Potential research
themes:Development of diagnostics system using ion beam for measuring plasma turbulence.
Experimental study of energetic particle-driven instabilities and turbulence.
Experimental study of the electric field and its effect on heat and particle transport in toroidal magnetized plasma
Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental Physics, particularly Electromagnetics
2 .Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN.)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Kazuaki Hanada Research fields: Nuclear Fusion research, Plasma Physics, RF technology Key words: Steady State operation of tokamak, Spherical tokamak, Current drive and plasma heating, Plasma diagnostics, Plasma wall interaction, heat and particle balance in long duration discharges Potential research
themes:1. Current drive and plasma heating with high power microwave sources
2. Plasma wall interaction for steady-state operation on QUEST
3. Development of plasma diagnosticsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics
2. Computer programming (for example FORTRAN, MATLAB, PYTHON)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Prof. Hiroshi Idei Research fields: Nuclear Fusion Plasma Research
Plasma Wave Interaction
Development of high power micro-wave / millimeter-wave componentsKey words: Spherical Tokamak, Electron Cyclotron / Bernstein Wave Heating and Current Drive, Plasma Diagnostics using micro-wave and millimeter-wave, High Power Device and Component in micro-wave and millimeter-wave, ranges Potential research
themes:・“Plasma – Wave dynamics” and “Phase Space Engineering” by interactions between waves and electrons
・Acceleration of electrons by phasing electro-magnetic waves and control of current generation and sustainment
・Development of high power micro-wave and millimeter-wave technology
・Advanced RF technology for plasma diagnosticsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental Physics, particularly Electromagnetics
2 .Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN, MATLAB, PYTHON)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Ryuya Ikezoe Research fields: Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion Key words: Plasma waves, High-energy particles, Wave-particle interaction, RF (ICRF, ECRF) wave heating & measurement, MHD instabilities Potential research
themes:1. Laboratory experiments on interaction between plasma waves and energetic particles
2. Magnetohydrodynamic instabilities in magnetically confined plasmas
3. RF applications for fusion energy developmentRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics
2. Computer programmingAssoc. Prof. Makoto Hasegawa Research fields: Plasma Physics and Engineering, Development of plasma control system Key words: Plasma control, Big data, Artificial Intelligence, Steady State operation, Spherical tokamak, Plasma equiribrium Potential research
themes:- Real-time control of plasma configuration based on equilibrium calculation.
- Integrated control for realizing plasma steady-state operation.
- High-speed predictive control by machine learning and data assimilation.
Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics, electromagnetics
2. Computer programming (for example C, Mathematica, PYTHON)Prof. Akihide Fujisawa Research fields: Plasma physics and plasma turbulence Key words: Plasma Turbulence, Experiment, Liner cylindrical magnetized plasma, toroidal magnetized plasma, Computed tomography for plasma turbulence, non-perturbed advanced diagnostics, advanced analysis for nonlinearity Potential research
themes:1. Linear magnetized plasma experiments for understanding multi-scale nonlinear couplings in plasma turbulence
2. Toroidal magnetized plasma experiments for understanding topological effects in plasma turbulenceRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics and turbulence
2. Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN. MATLAB)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Yoshihiko Nagashima Research fields: Plasma Physics and Turbulence (experimental) Key words: Plasma Physics, Plasma Turbulence, Nonlinear Data Analysis, Basic Experiment, Tokamak Experiment, Langmuir probe, Spectroscopic Measurement Potential research
themes:1. Numerical Analysis of tomographic reconstruction
2. Langmuir probe experimentRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, electromagnetism, and physical mathematics
2. Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN. MATLAB)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Chanho Moon Research fields: Plasma Physics and Engineering, Fusion Science, Non-Equilibrium Plasma Dynamics Key words: Plasma dynamics, Turbulence, Anomalous transport, Fusion energy, Plasma diagnostic, Plasma engineering Potential research
themes:1. Experimental understanding of non-equilibrium plasma dynamics (plasma turbulence and transport)
2. Development of an advanced plasma diagnostics (Ball-pen probe, 2-D microwave imaging reflectometry)
3. Application of plasma engineering to improve processes and performance over many fields (semiconductor)Required knowledge and skills: 1. Basic knowledge on electromagnetics, mathematics, and plasma physics
2. Basic knowledge on computer programming (e.g., python, MATLAB)Prof. Naohiro Kasuya Research fields: Plasma physics, Fusion science, Numerical simulation Key words: Plasma turbulence, Turbulent transport in magnetized plasmas, Toroidal plasma, Drift wave instability, Fluid simulation, Structural formation and bifurcation, Numerical diagnostic, Integrated transport simulation Potential research
themes:1. Turbulence simulation in magnetized plasmas (torus, linear device)
2. Structural formation, bifurcation and dynamical response in magnetized plasmas
3. Numerical diagnostic of simulation data
4. Integrated simulation of tokamak plasma transport
Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of plasma physics
2. Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN. MATLAB)Assoc. Prof. Yusuke Kosuga Research fields: Plasma physics, plasma turbulence, transport modeling, magnetic fusion energy Key words: Drift waves, zonal flows, phase space turbulence, intrinsic rotation, parallel flow shear driven instability, transport modeling in fusion plasmas Potential research
themes:1. Modeling of nonlinear dynamics of parallel flow shear driven instability
2. Developing a model for interaction between RF waves and lower frequency turbulence
3. Non-local phenomena in collisionless plasma turbulence
Required knowledge and skills: Solid knowledge on basic physics, plasma physics, fluid dynamics, turulence. Some experience with numerical simulation (Fortran, Matlab, etc.)
Mechanical and Systems Engineering
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Prof. Hiroaki Watanabe Research Field Combustion, Thermal engineering, Fluid engineering Key words Combustion, Chemical reaction, Turbulence, Multiphase flow, Mathematical modeling, Numerical simulation, Massively parallel computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Potential research themes: 1. Clarification, modeling and simulation of turbulent combustion physics by means of direct numerical simulation (DNS) and large-eddy simulation (LES)
2. Clarification, modeling and simulation of multiphase heat and mass transfer in a turbulent flow: i.e., spray droplets, solid fuel particles
3. Advanced combustion technology: i.e., CO2 Zero/Negative emission technology, NOx and particulate matter (soot) emissions reduction, Solid fuel energy conversion
4. Sophisticated industrial application designing by Artificial Intelligence (AI)Required knowledge and skills 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mathematics
2 . Fundamental knowledge of computer fluid dynamics (CFD)
3. Computer language skills (C, C++, FORTRAN, etc.)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Takahiko Miyazaki Research fields: Thermal Energy Conversion Systems Key words: Heat pump, Next-generation air-conditioning, Adsorption heat pump/thermal storage, thermodynamic cycle analysis, Heat and mass transfer, Solar thermal utilization Potential research
themes:Study on several types of next-generation heat pumping and cooling technologies, for example, adsorption heat pump, desiccant air conditioning, heat pump with low global warming potential refrigerants, CO2 heat pump, etc. Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Kyaw Thu Research fields: Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Key words: Refrigeration and air-conditioning, Adsorption, Heat pump, Desalination, Power generation, Solar energy Potential research
themes:1. Heat pump systems using low-GWP refrigerants
2. Adsorption desalination and its hybrids
3. Thermodynamic analysis of Heat pump systems tracking irreversibility
4. Evaluation of the heat of adsorption for adsorbent + adsorbate pairs
5. Analysis of vapour-liquid equilibrium of refrigerant mixtures
6. Superheat control of heat pumps using machine learningRequired knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics and chemical engineering Basic programming in any language (C, C++, Python or Mathematica) Prof. Aya Hagishima Research fields: Built environment, building energy, urban climatology Key words: Sustainable built environment, Green Building, building energy, carbon neutral for building sector Potential research: 1. Field surveys, measurements, and simulation for realizing healthy, comfort, and affordable housing in urban informal settlements
2. Modeling, observation, and forecast of building energy use, occupants’ behaviors, health risk, and thermal comfort to contribute to carbon neutrality in the building sector
Required knowledge and skills: + Logical thinking, writing research articles, reading numerous research papers,
+ Communication skill to collaborate with other students and staff members, open-mind attitude to acquire new knowledge and ideas
+ Fundamentals of heat transfer phenomena to understand thermal behavior of buildings
+ Programming skills for analysing any types of data (python, R, etc)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Ikegaya Naoki Research fields: Wind engineering, Fluid mechanics, Building environmental engineering Key words: Urban Canopy, Scalar Transfer, Momentum transfer, Turbulent Structure, CFD, Wind-tunnel Experiment, Gust, Exceeding wind speed, Indoor ventilation Potential research
themes:1. Computational fluid dynamics over urban-like roughness
2. Computational fluid dynamics for unsteady indoor air flow
3. Turbulence structure within urban boundary layer
4. Wind tunnel experiment for scaling the turbulence statistics within urban boundary layerRequired knowledge and skills: ✔️ Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer engineering, and mathematics
✔️ Basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics
✔️ Computer language skills (C, C++, FORTRAN etc.)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Jun Tanimoto Research fields: Urban Climatology, Building Physics, Social Physics, Complex Science Key words: Wind-tunnel experiments, Visualization by PIV, Large Eddy Simulation, Building simulation, Stochastic prediction of utility demand, Evolutionary game theory, Traffic flow analysis, Multi-Agent Simulation (MAS), Epidemic model Potential research
themes:1. Wind tunnel experiment on instantaneous turbulent structures of urban airflow
2. CFD for urban climatology
3. Traffic flow analysis dovetailed with game theory
4. Epidemiology modeling based on Evolutionary Game Theory
5. Numerical approach by Evolutionary Game Theory on network reciprocity
6. Stochastic prediction considering diverse individual behaviors on urban utility demandRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Basic knowledge on physics and mathematics
2. Fundamental knowledge of turbulent flow
3. Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN. MATLAB): NOT a skill to use softwareApplicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Kazuhide Ito Research fields: Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering Key words: Indoor Environment, CFD, Numerical Simulation, Computer Simulated Person, Exposure Analysis, HVAC Potential research
themes:1. Development of Computer Simulated Person
2. Development of Virtual Respiratory Tract for Aerosol Deposition analysis
3. Development of Energy Recovery Ventilator with CO2 demand controlled algorithmRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of Architectural Environmental Engineering, Indoor Environmental Design, HVAC design
2. Fundamental knowledge of Fluid Dynamics, Heat transfer
3. Computer programming (for example C, FORTRAN)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Hooman Farzaneh Research fields: Energy Systems Modeling, Energy Market Analysis, Energy Economics, Co-benefits assessment of climate change mitigation strategies Key words: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Development, Electricity Market, Eco-driving, Techno- Economic-Analysis, Mathematical Programming Potential research
themes:- Energy systems modeling: Integration of multi-vector energy systems across operation and investment, local district and national level infrastructures.
- Multiple impact assessment of low-emission development strategies.
- Hybrid renewable microgrid: Optimization, dynamic power simulation, control, and experimental validation
- Electricity market analysis: Day-ahead electricity market, local electricity markets, demand response programs, and smart grid conceptual modeling
- Eco-driving: Real-time dynamic predictive cruise control and personalized autonomous drivingRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Basic knowledge of statistical methods, mathematical programming and optimization techniques
2. Basic knowledge of computer programming (C, Fortran, MATLAB, GAMS, EViews)
3. Fundamental knowledge of economics and engineering sciencesProf. Changhong Hu Research fields: Marine renewable energy
Ship and ocean engineering
Computational fluid dynamics
Key words: Numerical simulation, Water tank experiment, Wave-body interaction, Floating wind turbine, Tidal current turbine Potential research
themes:1. Development of next-generation CFD solver for strongly nonlinear wave-body interactions.
2. Development of new-type floating platform for offshore wind turbine.
3. Tidal current turbine wake modelling and array arrangement optimization.
4. Development of floating tower for power transmission system over the sea.Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics
Computer programming (ex. MATLAB, C, FORTRAN, Python)Prof. Shigeo Yoshida Research Fields: Aerodynamics, Aero-servo-elastic modeling, Control Key words: Wind energy, Wind turbine, Floating wind turbine, Airborne turbine, Dynamics and control, Fatigue Potential research
themes:1. Development of wind turbine design and analysis methods.
2. Wind turbine modeling and load mitigation by control.
3. Modeling of wind farm wake and fatigue.
4. Development of wind farm layout optimization.
5. Airborne wind turbine technologies.Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics
2. Computer programming (ex. MATLAB, C, FORTRAN)Prof. Takanori Uchida Research Fields: Wind Energy Engineering Key words: CFD, LES, Wind tunnel, Field observation, Drone, Lidar, wind turbine wake Potential research
themes:Onshore and Offshore Wind Resource and Energy Production Assessments using CFD Model Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics
2. Fundamental knowledge of wind energy engineering
3. Computer programming (FORTRAN)
Earth System Science and Technology
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Prof. Shuichi Matsukiyo Research Fields: Space environmental fluid dynamics
Space/astrophysical plasma physicsKey words: sun-Earth system, heliosphere, collisionless shock,
space/astrophysical plasma, nonlinear waves, particle acceleration,
theory and numerical simulation, collaborative laser experimentPotential research
themes:1. Sun-Earth interaction / Heliosphere-Interstellar medium interaction
2. Physics of collisionless shock
3. Acceleration of cosmic rays
4. Wave-particle interactions in space plasma
5. Laser experiment on collisionless shock (collaborative experiment)Required knowledge and skills: plasma physics, electromagnetics, fluid dynamics, (analytical)
mechanics, statistical mechanics, mathematics, numerical analysisProf. Yuji Sugihara Research fields: Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Coastal Engineering, Hydraulics Key words: Air-sea gas exchange, air-water interface, wind wave, breaking wave, turbulence dynamics, open-channel turbulent flow, laboratory experiment, field observation, numerical simulation Potential research themes： 1. Modeling air-sea fluxes of momentum, heat and carbon dioxide
2. Physical processes driven by breaking wind waves
3. Direct numerical simulation of turbulence dynamics at air-water interfaceRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics
2. Fundamental knowledge of turbulence dynamics
3. Computer programming (FORTRAN)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Osama Eljamal Research Fields: Environmental Engineering Key words: Nanotechnology for water and wastewater treatment; Energy generation from organic waste; Methane production; Microbial Fuel Cells; Reactive solute transport; Modeling of groundwater; Biological treatment. Potential research
themes:1. Nanoparticles for Water and Wastewater Treatment
2. Modeling of reactive solute transport in porous media
3. Methane production from organic waste
4. Electricity generation by Microbial Fuel Cells
5. Modeling of groundwater flow, remediation and artificial recharge
Required knowledge and Skills: Fundamental knowledge of Environmental Engineering or related sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, etc. Prof. Hajime Okamoto Research fields: Atmospheric science, Satellite remote sensing of clouds and aerosols, non-spherical particle scattering, multiple scattering Key words: Remote sensing, Satellite, Cloud microphysics, Aerosols, Radiation, Climate, light scattering, radar backscattering, lidar, multiple scattering process, Doppler Potential research
themes:1. Global analysis of cloud microphysics, water vapor and aerosols by active remote sensing from space
2. Physical properties of low-level clouds by cloud radar and lidar
3. Development of new type of ground-based lidar
4. Development of algorithms for remote sensing of cloudsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of physics and mathematics
2. Computer programming (FORTRAN)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Assoc. Prof. Masaru Yamamoto Research Fields: Planetary Meteorology, Atmospheric dynamics Key words: Atmospheric modeling, Geophysical fluid dynamics, Planetary atmosphere Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics
2. Computer programming (FORTRAN)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Assoc. Prof. Kaori Sato Research Fields: Geophysics/Atmospheric Radiation Key words: Satellite Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Radiation, Cloud/Precipitation Radar Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of atmospheric radiation
2. Computer programmingOnly applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Prof. Toshihiko Takemura Research Fields: Meteorology, Atmospheric Environment Key words: aerosol, climate change, numerical model Potential research
themes:Numerical simulation of global distributions of aerosols and their effects on climate system Required knowledge and skills: Fundamental knowledge of meteorology
Computer programming (FORTRAN)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Assoc. Prof. Nawo Eguchi Research Fields: Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, Satellite remote sensing Key words: Tropical Tropopause Layer (TTL), Stratosphere-Troposphere interaction, Atmospheric trace gases (long-lived), Ice clouds Potential research
themes:1. Data analysis of trace gases by using satellite observational data
2. Research on Stratosphere-Troposphere interaction in tropics
3. Development of retrieval algorithms of clouds/trace gases by using satellite dataRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of meteorology and atmospheric dynamics
2. Computer programming experience (such as FORTRAN, C, ruby and python)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Prof. Keiya Yumimoto Research fields: Atmospheric environment Key words: Numerical modeling, Data assimilation, and Inverse modeling Potential research
themes:1. Aerosol data assimilation with satellite- and ground based observations
2. Inverse estimate of emissions of air pollutantsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of numerical modeling
2. Fundamental knowledge of meteorology
3. Computer programming (FORTRAN)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Prof. Hiroki Tokinaga Research fields: Ocean-atmosphere interaction, Climate dynamics Key words: Climate variability and change, El Niño/La Niña, Atlantic Niño, Benguela Niño, Pacific decadal variability, Atlantic multi-decadal variability, Global warming, Climate diagnostic and prediction Potential research
themes:1. Changes in interannual variability under global warming
2. Inter-basin interaction between tropical oceans
3. Tropical-extratropical interaction
Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of climate dynamics
2. Computer programming (such as Fortran, C, Python, NCL)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc. Prof. Kaoru Ichikawa Research fields: Physical Oceanography, Satellite Oceanography Key words: Satellite Altimetry, Sea Surface Dynamic Height, Global Navigation Satellite System, Oceanographic Radar, Sea Surface Current, internal tides, giant squid. Potential research
themes:1. Coastal sea surface height measurements by GNSS
2. Observation of the Kuroshio by oceanographic radarsRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowlege of geofluid dynamics
2. Basic skills for programming (e.g. Fortran, C, Matlab)Only applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Assoc. Prof. Tomoharu Senjyu Research Fields: Physical Oceanography, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Key words: East Asian marginal Seas, Deep and intermediate circulation, Water properties, Water mass formation, Field Observation, Climate Variability and Change, Coastal processes Potential research
themes:1. Formation and circulation of the deep and intermediate waters in the Japan Sea.
2. Impacts of climate variability on adjacent seas of Japan.Required knowledge and skills: 1. Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics and statistics
2. Computer programming with FORTRANAssoc.Prof. Takahiro Endoh Research fields: Physical Oceanography Key words: Ocean turbulence, Internal gravity waves, Kuroshio, field measurements, numerical experiments Potential research
themes:1. Quantification of turbulent mixing
2. Energy transport by non-linear internal waves
3. Dynamics of the Kuroshio large meanderRequired knowledge and skills: 1. Background in physical oceanography and/or fluid mechanics
2. Programming skills in Fortran and MATLAB
3. Willingness to participate in a research cruiseOnly applicants recommended by a researcher who is acquainted with this professor will be considered for the acceptance as Ph.D candidates. Prof. Atsuhiko Isobe Research fields: Physical Oceanography, Atmosphere-Ocean Interaction, Marine plastic debris Key words: Numerical modeling, Field observation, East Asian marginal seas, coastal waters Required knowledge and skills: 1. Mathematics, Physics, Fluid dynamics
2. Computer programming (such as Fortran)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Assoc.Prof. Shinichiro Kida Research fields: Physical Oceanography Key words: 1. Strait exchange flows 2. Gravity currents 3. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Potential research theme: 1. Marginal Sea - Open ocean water mass exchange 2. Dense water formation 3. River outflows Required knowledge and skills: MS or equivalent in physical oceanography, meteorology, physics, applied mathematics or related fields. Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter. Prof. Naoki Hirose Research fields: Physical Oceanography, Atmosphere-Ocean Interaction Key words: Numerical modeling, Data assimilation, East Asian marginal seas Required knowledge and skills: 1. Mathematics, Physics, Fluid dynamics
2. Computer programming (such as Fortran or Matlab)Applicants who want to be supervised by this professor MUST contact directly with the professor by email to ask for an invitation letter.
