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Faculty Research
Chemical Processes for Sustainable Development
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We contribute to sustainable development by syntheses of various chemical processes using chemical engineering, especially separation engineering.
Exploring the frontiers of high energy density science with quantum beams
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We explore technologies on the generation and utilization of quantum beams (laser, ion beam, and cluster beam), aiming for application to energy field.
Design innovative machines by mechanical modeling
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We design various scale machines and structures from viewpoints of mechanics and material sciences; eg. flat panel display, automobile, power plant.
Solving energy problems by theoretical simulation
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We tackle the world’s energy problem by analyzing the chemical phenomena in catalyst, battery, or fuel cells from multi-scale theoretical simulations.
Neutron engineering, and medical application
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Study on neutron-nucleus reaction, neutron nuclear data, and neutron medical application is performed. Boron Neutron Capture Therapy is one topic.
Elucidating ecosystem dynamics
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To understand ecosystem dynamics, especially of coral reef and mangrove, we are challenging ecological and geochemical monitoring and modeling.
Solving Issues Related to Nuclear Energy and Building a New Nuclear Energy System
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We aim to construct a new nuclear energy system through new material development, process design, machine learning, etc. To develop a rational nuclear fuel cycle, the core system design, reprocessing, waste treatment, and disposal are jointly studied.
Environmental Policy & Planning for Sustainability
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Our mission is to contribute to creating a sustainable society through participation and consensus by an environmental policy and planning approach.
Solutions of global nuclear issues by numerical analysis
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We are pursuing studies on robust nuclear energy system against threats to safety, security and safeguards. Actinide management by transmutaion technology is also our focus, harmonizing with the global environment and peace.
Waste management, recycles and environmental risk
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Our research area covers whole life cycles of wastes from generation to final disposal. Waste management, recycles and environmental risk are studied.
Work on a variety of energy chemistry research.
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Various technological innovations are required to achieve carbon neutrality, and our laboratory is working on a variety of energy chemistry research.
Role of technology in society is investigated from view points of engineering and economics
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Our mission is to conduct research and education on both views of technology and socio-economics via assisting self-realization of students.
Nuclear Fusion and Energy Storage by Magnetic Field
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A nuclear fusion which generates energies and a superconducting magnetic energy storage system which stores energies are studied.
Global Urban Climatology
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We envision climate-resilient cities worldwide. Topics include understanding global urban-climate interactions and global database constructions.
Pathway toward for 100% renewable energy system
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Study on a renewable-dominated energy system, energy policy and community acceptance from the perspective of model analysis and policy alignment.
Energy Materials/Systems for Carbon Neutralization
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We are enjoyably conducting energy-related R&Ds in the Keywords to realize carbon neutralization. Your questions and visiting us are highly welcomed.
Molecular Biology for Radiation Safety & Medicine
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Seek to decipher the mechanisms of biological effects of radiation in molecular terms, toward radiation safety and medical application.
Assessment and Risk Management for Sustainability
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We aim to construct social systems for sustainability, considering the integration between scientific and democratic viewpoints.
Explore FROM Space / Explore TO Space
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We employ Terahertz for space resource exploration, extraterrestrial life detection, and monitoring vital Earth conditions.
Innovation for better water resources management
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We have been studying innovative methods for better water resources management to minimize the impacts from floods, droughts and water pollution.
Cutting Edge Technologies leading Global Urban Climatology
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Through advanced climate prediction, comprehensive outdoor scale model and new sensing technology, we contribute to mitigate urban atmospheric environment.
People-Centered Research for Social and Environmental Sustainability
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Transidisciplinary research approach: involving the society and stakeholders, learning the real scenario through field visits, and merging theory and practical knowledge to find the best solutions.
Leveraging AI-driven research across disciplines
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Creating research synergy across diverse fields: AI, machine learning, education, biofuels, marine microplastics and waste transformation.
Transport and Logistics Research for Developing Countries
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Transport Development Studies can try to solve problems of developing countries through transport and logistics. Air transport is the other topic.
Think Communication from a Perspective of Translation
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Translation is an indispensable adjustment of languages, information and media for social life. Nohara lab looks at communication as translation to find more about human interaction.
Safe nuclear system for sustainable development
We are studying innovative nuclear systems for sustainable development of the world and safe decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi NPP.
From energy conversion chemistry to future energy system design
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We investigate energy conversion chemistry by integrating materials, reactions, and systems for future energy design via a fusion of technology and economy.
Diffusion of innovation by communication design
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User-innovation in communites, Scientific literacy and communication for risk management, Communication design among people with different background.
Design by physcis, biomimetics, or human insight
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Our ultimate goal is to deliver our fundamental engineering knowledge to the society by developing bio-inspired funcational materials and the method of human-centered engineering design.
Study of propagation and applications of radios
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Nowadays, the wireless communication technologies have been indispensable for our life. We are engaged in the engineering innovation of wireless communication through radio measurements.
Coastal Disaster Research for Developing Countries
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Our research aims at understanding and mitigating coastal disasters such as tsunami and storm surge particularly in vulnerable developing countries.
Interface science and applications
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Adhesion, tribology, and joining based on mechanics, material science, and electromagnetism