Faculty Research

We contribute to sustainable development by syntheses of various chemical processes using chemical engineering, especially separation engineering.

Bioenergy Production, Heavy Oil Treatment, Rare Earth Metal Separation, Wastewater Treatment

We explore technologies on the generation and utilization of quantum beams (laser, ion beam, and cluster beam), aiming for application to energy field.

High energy density plasma, Nano cluster, Nuclear fusion, Quantum beam

We design various scale machines and structures from viewpoints of mechanics and material sciences; eg. flat panel display, automobile, power plant.

Computational mechancis, Engineering design, Fluid dynamics, Mechanics of materials

We tackle the world’s energy problem by analyzing the chemical phenomena in catalyst, battery, or fuel cells from multi-scale theoretical simulations.

Catalysis, Computational chemistry, Machine learning, Theoretical chemistry

Study on neutron-nucleus reaction, neutron nuclear data, and neutron medical application is performed. Boron Neutron Capture Therapy is one topic.

Neutron medical application, Neutron physics, Nuclear data, Nuclear physics

To understand ecosystem dynamics, especially of coral reef and mangrove, we are challenging ecological and geochemical monitoring and modeling.

Biogeochemistry, Coastal ecology, Ecosystem modeling, Numerical simulation

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.

Back-end technology, Nuclear fuel cycle, Reprocessing of nuclear spent fuels, Separation science

Our mission is to contribute to creating a sustainable society through participation and consensus by an environmental policy and planning approach.

Consensus building, Environmental impact assessment, Public participation, Renewable engergy

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.

Nuclear non-proliferation, Nuclear safety, Numerical simulation, Security

Our research area covers whole life cycles of wastes from generation to final disposal. Waste management, recycles and environmental risk are studied.

Environmental risk, Human behaviors, Waste management, Waste recycle

Various technological innovations are required to achieve carbon neutrality, and our laboratory is working on a variety of energy chemistry research.

CO2 capture, Energy career, Energy chemistry, Energy conversion and storage, utilization and storage

Our mission is to conduct research and education on both views of technology and socio-economics via assisting self-realization of students.

Energy systems analysis, Energy technology assessment, Environmental and resource economics, Lifecycle assessment

A nuclear fusion which generates energies and a superconducting magnetic energy storage system which stores energies are studied.

Nuclear fusion, Numerical calculation, Plasma physics, Superconducting magnetic energy storage

We envision climate-resilient cities worldwide. Topics include understanding global urban-climate interactions and global database constructions.

GIS-based dataset construction, Global urban climatology, Numerical weather prediction, Urban-scale climate change

Study on a renewable-dominated energy system, energy policy and community acceptance from the perspective of model analysis and policy alignment.

Electricity system model, Local consensus building, Policy alignments, Renewable Energy

We are enjoyably conducting energy-related R&Ds in the Keywords to realize carbon neutralization. Your questions and visiting us are highly welcomed.

CO2 adsorbent development, Materials development for batteries, Photon upconversion (light conversion), Thermal energy reuse & storage

Seek to decipher the mechanisms of biological effects of radiation in molecular terms, toward radiation safety and medical application.

Cancer theray, DNA damage and repair, Nuclear energy, Radiation

We aim to construct social systems for sustainability, considering the integration between scientific and democratic viewpoints.

Communication, Consensus building, Environmental policy & Planning, Impact assessment, Risk management

We employ Terahertz for space resource exploration, extraterrestrial life detection, and monitoring vital Earth conditions.

Life exploration, Space industry creation, Terahertz wave remote sensing

We have been studying innovative methods for better water resources management to minimize the impacts from floods, droughts and water pollution.

Analysis of sediment transport, Hydrologic analysis, Water quality modeling, Water resources management

Through advanced climate prediction, comprehensive outdoor scale model and new sensing technology, we contribute to mitigate urban atmospheric environment.

Atmospheric environment, Fluid dynamics, Urban climate, Urban planning

Accelerator physics and engineering, Boron neutron capture therapy, Particle beam simulation, Radioactive material security

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.

Environmental policy, International development, Renewable Energy, Sustainability assessment

Creating research synergy across diverse fields: AI, machine learning, education, biofuels, marine microplastics and waste transformation.

AI in Education, Bio, Energy Policy, Waste Transformation

Transport Development Studies can try to solve problems of developing countries through transport and logistics. Air transport is the other topic.

Air transport, Transport development studies, Transport infrastructure management, Transport logistics

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.

Design education, Science & art, Science communication, Translation studies・Linguistics

We investigate energy conversion chemistry by integrating materials, reactions, and systems for future energy design via a fusion of technology and economy.

Electrochemistry, Energy conversion chemistry, Energy systems design, Reaction engineering

User-innovation in communites, Scientific literacy and communication for risk management, Communication design among people with different background.

Applied lingusitics and social interaction, Communication design, Knowledge management, User centered desihn

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.

Creativity in engineering design, Functional material by bio-inspired structure, Robotics based on micro-mechanics

Nowadays, the wireless communication technologies have been indispensable for our life. We are engaged in the engineering innovation of wireless communication through radio measurements.

Electromagnetic simulation, International development engineering, Radio propagation measurement, Telecommunication

Our research aims at understanding and mitigating coastal disasters such as tsunami and storm surge particularly in vulnerable developing countries.

Climate change impact, Coastal and ocean engineering, Coastal disaster mitigation, International development

Adhesion, tribology, and joining based on mechanics, material science, and electromagnetism

Adhesion, Bio-mimicking, Energy harvesting, Interface

Aerodynamics, Aerospace systems, and Landing, Atmospheric entry, Descent, Planetary exploration system