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Research seeds

We will announce research seeds from our university that can be used to implement industry-academia-government collaboration with companies and other organizations.
If you have any questions about the published research seeds, please contact us at the email address listed below.
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Faculty of Information Design Technology

Department of Information Systems　Engineering

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Kazuya Ito (Professor) High-precision frequency analysis device and frequency analysis method Frequency analysis, quality control
A system for improving alertness by changing the sound image of environmental sounds Human Factors and Driver Assistance Systems
Research into high-speed AI model vehicle design and development methods using 3D printer-based parts design and development and drone drive system control Embedded systems, small mobility, hobby
Toru Takahashi (Professor) Communication support technology Speech and Language
Kenta Iwai (Associate Professor) Improving speech quality during public address calls by simultaneous optimization of acoustic echo and noise cancellers Acoustic signal processing, adaptive signal processing
Yuka Takai (Associate Professor) Development of a technical transfer support system using biometric data Ergonomics, Sensibility Engineering, Educational Engineering, Material Engineering
Masakazu Yoshida (Associate Professor) Fundamental research on proposing new quantum cryptography methods and verifying their security Quantum Information Science
Yuki Fujimoto (Lecturer) Resolving social issues and revitalizing communities through digital manufacturing Web informatics, service informatics

Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department of Architectural and Environmental Design

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Sayuri Kimoto (Professor) Prediction of liquefaction and ground deformation behavior during earthquakes, including thermomechanical behavior Geotechnical Engineering
Professor Tatsuhide Hamasaki Development of an atmospheric sulfur oxide removal system using groundwater purification sludge Environmental Engineering
Development of a fluoride removal system for groundwater using food waste Environmental Engineering
Noriyuki Hikita (Professor) Architecture and spatial design Architectural Design
Etsuko Funabiki (Professor) Design methods for safe and secure public spaces Architectural planning, urban planning, modern architectural history
Norihiko Yamashita (Professor) Vertical seismic isolation structure considering inertial force and ground displacement interaction Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Maintenance Engineering
Ryuhei Takanami (Associate Professor) "For food factories and aquaculture farms"
A water treatment system utilizing mercury-free ultraviolet light sources for recycling and reuse.		 Environmental Engineering
Mihiko Yoshihara (Associate Professor) Urban design, architectural design, interior design Architectural Design
Kazutoshi Kon (Lecturer) Research on design methods in modern and contemporary Japanese architectural and urban planning Architectural history, urban history, architectural planning, urban planning

Faculty of Systems Engineering

Department of Systems Engineering

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Akihiko Iwata (Professor) Lightweight Power Converter Power Electronics
Shinichi Enoki (Professor) Sustainable Energy Absorption Devices Strength of materials, design engineering
Daisuke Kawano (Professor) Proposal of a concept shape that dramatically improves the aerodynamic performance of heavy vehicles Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Mitsuhiro Kusaba (Professor) Development of new functional materials using ultraviolet laser microfabrication technology Photon Science, Functional Materials
Toshio Kumamoto (Professor) Analog circuit design technology for sensor output readout circuits Electronic Circuit
Masakatsu Nakano (Professor) Research on next-generation space propulsion and spacecraft systems utilizing vacuum and space environment simulation technologies. Aerospace engineering, plasma engineering, vacuum engineering
Makoto Nagaoka (Professor) Analysis of gas injector nozzles and mixture formation Fluid machinery, heat engines, combustors
Katsuhiro Fukuoka (Professor) Research on high sensitivity and high functionality of non-destructive testing techniques using electromagnetic phenomena Measurement engineering, electromagnetic engineering, non-destructive testing, superconducting applications
Akihiro Wada (Professor) Non-destructive monitoring using ultrasound Material mechanics, non-destructive testing
Koji Sakamoto (Associate Professor) AI learning of acoustics and sensibility Perceptual information processing, Sensitivity informatics
Yuichiro Honda (Associate Professor) Realization of welfare equipment and nursing robots by combining needs in the nursing and welfare fields with engineering technology Engineering, nursing care, welfare, rehabilitation
Shinya Mashita (Associate Professor) A study on snow adhesion to railway vehicles traveling in snowy areas Railway Engineering, Snow and Ice Engineering
Kozo Sugiyama (Lecturer) Step-climbing device for wheelchairs and transport equipment - Easily ascend and descend using leg strength - Welfare Environment Engineering
Haruka Asada (Specially Appointed Lecturer) A new wheelchair with a handlebar drive system that supports activities of daily living (ADL). Assistive devices, mobility devices
Developing a wheelchair that can easily overcome obstacles Assistive devices, mobility devices

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Department of Sport and Health Sciences

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Shingo Otsuki (Professor) Health and Fitness Development in Companies Applied Health Sciences
Ryota Tsuguchi (Professor) Training effects related to toe gripping Health Sciences
Kayoko Kamemoto (Associate Professor) Examination of exercise and dietary methods that take the menstrual cycle into consideration. Health Sciences
Sex differences in the effects of chewing on appetite and postprandial glucose metabolism Health Sciences
Hideaki Tanimoto (Associate Professor) Research on building internal and external corporate networks through sports Sports Social Psychology
Taiyo Fujimoto (Associate Professor) Development of psychological support and mental training programs tailored to the individual differences of athletes. Sports psychology, sports mental training
Yuko Iino (Lecturer) The relationship between intercultural sensitivity and its impact on mind and body in university physical education classes. Physical/physical education pedagogy

Faculty of International Studies

Department of International Studies

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Eiji Nakayama (Professor) 1. Learning Japanese language education through "Easy Japanese" 2. Exploring the world of Japanese and the national language that you don't know 1. Japanese language education 2. Japanese linguistics and Japanese language education
Junichi Haruguchi (Professor) Research on the promotion of multicultural coexistence through the transmission of Chinese students' culture International Student Education
Li Jia (Associate Professor) How is "culture" hidden within grammar education? Chinese language education
Toshiki Tokumiya (Lecturer) Sociology of Human Relationships: Rethinking Communication at Work, School, and Home sociology
Diversity in urban planning: A sociological study of building relationships that make the most of "differences" sociology
Eiji Nakayama (Professor), Junichi Haruguchi (Professor) Training Japanese language education personnel and conducting research on Japanese language teaching practice Japanese Language Education

Faculty of Business Management

Department of Business Management

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Hiromasa Tanaka (Professor) Research on revitalizing local industries Business Administration, Regional Studies
Yasushi Nagata (Professor) The need for mental health management to improve QOL Consistent support from school education to top athletes School education, sports management, social sciences
Eiji Fujioka (Professor) Governance of non-profit organizations, including medical corporations Social Sciences: Accounting and Auditing
Kyosuke Kusaka (Associate Professor) (1) Analysis of consumer acceptance of new technologies and products
(2) Planning and running workshops for team building purposes		 (1) Consumer behavior and marketing
(2) Business Administration

Faculty of Economics

Department of Economics

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Professor Saito Ryuji Division of roles between home medical care and inpatient medical care Social Sciences, Economics

Institute of Education

Center of Teacher Education

researcher Seeds Theme Field
Keiji Yamada (Professor) Research on the use of plants (phytoncides) Product development, creativity evaluation
Development of small high-speed carbonization furnace Product development, creativity evaluation