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Propulsion Engieering
- Molecular Fluid Dynamics Group (Kawano Lab.)
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Kawano laboratory carries out research on the motion of plasma flow, including electrons, ions and atoms. We are trying to develop the mathematical models and the computational scheme for advanced technology with industrial applications. We aim to make further scientific research and contribute directly to the industrial field through the development of multi-scale/ multi-physics analysis of bio-nano fluid dynamics, numerical design for electronic devices and an ionized engine for an artificial satellite.
- Fluids Engineering Research Group (Sugiyama Lab.)
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We are conducting fundamental researches on a variety of fluid flow phenomena including multiphase, cavitating, non-Newtonian and liquid metal flows. We are theoretically, numerically and experimentally addressing the issues in practical view of the utilization of passive/positive functions, the optimized control, and the avoidance of negative effects. We are also developing prediction and measurement methods to realize data acquisition and analysis for large-scale and multi-scale systems.
Mechano-informatics
- Human Motor Control and Human Enhancement Group (Nishikawa Lab.)
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We are promoting research aimed at understanding human motor control and its medical applications through the analysis of sophisticated movements of skilled surgeons during minimally invasive surgery, the analysis of patient-specific body movements and their reproduction by robots, continuous measurement of everyday movements using wearable sensors, modeling and control of human joint movements by functional electrical stimulation, and so on. Additionally, we elucidate the mechanisms behind human motor adaptation and motor learning through human enhancement technologies that improve perceptual and motor skills with the intervention of robots and electrical stimuli. Finally, we research new motor exercises and motor training methods in the field of sports science and rehabilitation.
- Theoretical Solid Mechanics Group (Ogata Lab.)
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This group are developing predictive nonlinear multiscale and multiphysics theory and modeling for solid-state materials, which realizes fundamental understanding of materials behavior under various physical fields and predicting and designing new functional solid structures and materials. They are now focusing on 1) understanding physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of nano-scale devices using theoretical chemo-bio-electromechanics multiscale and multiphysics modeling, 2) predicting material properties under extreme pressure, speed and temperature conditions, 3) designing new functional nanocomposite polymers and bio-materials, and 4) controlling brittle materials processing.
