Division of Mechanical Engineering Tohoku University ONLINE OPEN CAMPUS

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
FINEMECHANICS
ROBOTICS
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
AND
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
COURSE (IMAC)

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Comprehensive study of mechanical engineering, the foundation of all advanced technologies

This course focuses on mechanical engineering, which forms the foundation of mechanical systems, and helps students to cultivate the academic skills necessary to explore new technologies. The course is characterized by its wide range of subjects, starting with mathematics, and including mechanics, electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, measurement engineering, control engineering, machine design engineering, and nano-processing, etc. To acquire the basic skills needed for mechanical engineering, students also learn experimental techniques, mechanical design and technical drawing through hands-on activities.

Development of environmentally friendly energy systems

To create "mechanical systems" that will serve societal functions in the future, it is necessary to develop innovative materials and apply them to intelligent systems that can adapt to the environment and circumstances. The knowledge and skills learned in this course will also be of great use in the development of environmentally compatible energy systems such as solar energy, wind power, and hydropower. Ultimately, the Mechanical Systems Course aims to nurture scientists and engineers who will become leaders in these fields.

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The study of biology and medicine based on mechanical engineering

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of engineering applied to medicine and welfare. Students will acquire knowledge of mathematics, mechanics, and control engineering, and be able to understand the structure and function of biological systems at multiple scales, from cells to organ systems. They will also be able to identify and explain the interfaces between biological systems and mechanical engineering. Furthermore, students will gain exposure to some of the most advanced medical engineering research. Through their research, students will learn about the development and processing of medical materials, the development of medical devices and equipment, and medical simulation, as well as advances in medical technology.

The expanding future of mechanical and biomedical engineering

The Japanese population is aging at an increasingly rapid pace, and Japan must create an efficient medical system ahead of the rest of the world. The role of mechanical engineering manufacturing technology will be critical, including for the development of advanced sensors to monitor health status and remote treatment technology, as well as culture and transplantation technology for regenerative medicine using iPS cells. We hope that, through their study and research activities in this course, students will become scientists or engineers who are well-versed in biology and medicine, which is essential for realizing a healthy and secure society.

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Bringing dreams to life in the sky and in space

The key learning and research concepts on this course are simulation science and space technology. To explore the optimal design of new aircraft and spacecraft, students will study the flow of gases in extreme conditions and simulation technology for structures made using new materials. Students will also study cutting-edge space technologies, including autonomous exploration robots, which play key roles in deep space exploration, large-scale space structures such as space stations, and next-generation propulsion engines for spacecraft. The results of these studies have been and will continue to be of great contribution to Japan's aircraft and space development.

Research results that directly impact space flight missions

Many of our faculty members are involved in joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and aircraft manufacturers, and collaborate on front-line research and aircraft development in the aerospace engineering field. Tohoku University also participates in many space exploration projects, such as the Hayabusa asteroid sample-return mission, and conducts its own research, development, and on-orbit operation of small spacecraft. For this reason, each laboratory conducts research on many fascinating themes directly related to the development of next-generation aircraft and spacecraft.

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Working with wide-ranging robot-related technologies

Robots are a fusion and composite of various technologies, including mechanics, electronics, and software. In the Robotics Course, we research how people and robots can work together, the design of molecular-level components for creating nano-robots, the development of rescue robots for use in disasters, and advanced image analysis technology. Our research also covers various sensors to be used in next-generation robots, micro/nano systems that support the Internet of Things and AI, and the development of advanced applications using these sensors. We are developing advanced applications using these technologies as well.

The joy of shaping the future in a fantastic environment for research and education

This course has eight professors who are world leaders in robotics, micro/nano system technology, image analysis technology, AI technology, etc., providing the most complete environment for robotics education and research in Japan. Come join us on the Robotics Course and experience the fun and excitement of engaging in world-leading research in a fantastic learning environment.

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Nanoscale – the world at one-billionth of a meter

Nanotechnology is technology to precisely control materials at the nanometer scale, i.e., at the scale of atoms and molecules. The Finemechanics course covers the fundamentals of mechanical engineering that are necessary to develop nanotechnology, from science to engineering. In terms of specific subjects, students study machine design, manufacturing engineering and technology, electronic devices, strength and fracture of materials, tribology (friction, wear, and lubrication), ultraprecision machining, and mechanoptics (a field that combines optics and mechanical engineering).

Technology applied in wide-ranging fields

The Finemechanics course has made significant contributions to society, including the creation of devices and ultraprecise components using nanoscale mechanical and processing technologies, research and development of materials integrated with nanotechnology, and the creation of micro/nano machines and micro/nano systems that integrate these technologies. These technologies are key to the advancement of a wide range of fields, including transportation engineering (e.g., automobiles), energy engineering (e.g., power generation equipment), medical engineering, space engineering, and microelectromechanical engineering.

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i INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING COURSE (IMAC)

International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course for Undergraduates (IMAC-U): an international co-study engineering Bachelor's Degree program taught fully in English for both international students and Japanese students

IMAC-U was launched in October 2011 as one of the earliest undergraduate engineering degree courses taught fully in English for international students in Japan. Its aim is to enable excellent young people from around the world to engage in world-class engineering studies and research. In October 2017, this program was opened to Japanese students as well with introducing the global entrance examination, making it the first co-study international engineering course in Japan for students from all of the world regardless of nationality or gender. The curriculum of the co-study course is the same as that of the standard program taught in Japanese. Similar to the Japanese program, students conduct their graduation research in the laboratories of the five mechanical engineering courses in the Division of Mechanics.

International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course for Graduates (IMAC-G): Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in engineering, taught entirely in English

IMAC offers both undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English. IMAC-G enrollees are made up of graduates of the IMAC-U, as well as graduates from other universities around the world. After completing the Master's program, a number of IMAC-G graduates have also gone on to pursuit Doctoral Degrees and are active in academia as university lecturers and researchers, while many have joined leading Japanese companies. Tohoku University has also established in-depth academic exchange programs with top universities worldwide, thereby building a solid foundation as a world-leading and internationally open university. IMAC is perfect for students looking to become top-level researchers and engineers with an international mindset while studying alongside great classmates from around the world.

IMAC Registered Trademark No. 6150306

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DESIGN
THE
FUTURE

Toward a sustainable society,
a new transformation on a global scale has begun.
Based on economic and environmental values,
we aim to make a great leap forward by creating integrated designs
from device development to social systems for an intelligent society based
on the linkage of hardware with information services such as IoT, big data, and AI.

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MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING[2023]

Masayoshi Mizutani
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Prof.
FINEMECHANICS[2023]

Wataru Yashiro
FINEMECHANICS Prof.
ROBOTICS[2023]

Yasuhisa Hirata
ROBOTICS Prof.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING[2023]

Hiroaki Kobayashi
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING[2023]

Mami Tanaka
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS[2022]

Yuji Ichikawa
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Assoc. Prof.
FINEMECHANICS[2022]

Hironori Tohmyoh
FINEMECHANICS Prof.
ROBOTICS[2022]

Satoshi Tadokoro
ROBOTICS Prof.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING[2022]

Kazuya Yoshida
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING[2022]

Yoichi Haga
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS[2021]

Toshihiko Nakata
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Prof.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS[2021]

Masaya Shigeta
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Prof.
FINEMECHANICS[2021]

Hitoshi Soyama
FINEMECHANICS Prof.
ROBOTICS[2021]

Koichi Hashimoto
ROBOTICS Prof.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING[2021]

Soshi Kawai
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING[2021]

Takuji Ishikawa
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS[2020]

Takahito Ono
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Prof.
FINEMECHANICS[2020]

Takeshi Yamaguchi
FINEMECHANICS Prof.
ROBOTICS[2020]

Satoshi Murata
ROBOTICS Prof.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING[2020]

Kanjuro Makihara
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Prof.
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING[2020]

Matsuhiko Nishizawa
MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Prof.

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Ono & Toan Lab. ／ Toda Lab.

Ono & Toan Lab. ／ Toda Lab.
Adachi Lab. ／ Murashima Lab.

Adachi Lab. ／ Murashima Lab.
Yugami & LIU Lab. ／ Shimizu Lab.

Yugami & LIU Lab. ／ Shimizu Lab.
Shigeta & Sugimoto Lab.

Shigeta & Sugimoto Lab.
Biwa Lab. ／ Shoji Lab.

Biwa Lab. ／ Shoji Lab.
Ogawa & Saito Lab. ／ Ichikawa Lab..

Ogawa & Saito Lab. ／ Ichikawa Lab..
K.Sato Lab.

K.Sato Lab.
Nakata & DELAGE Lab.

Nakata & DELAGE Lab.
Nakata & DELAGE Lab.

Nakata & DELAGE Lab.
Nagae Lab.

Nagae Lab.
Kawada & M.Yamaguchi Lab.

Kawada & M.Yamaguchi Lab.
Takana Lab.

Takana Lab.
A.Suzuki Lab.

A.Suzuki Lab.
Komiya & Kanda Lab.

Komiya & Kanda Lab.
Iga Lab. ／ Okajima Lab.

Iga Lab. ／ Okajima Lab.
Maruta & Morii Lab. ／ H.Nakamura Lab.

Maruta & Morii Lab. ／ H.Nakamura Lab.
Uchimoto & Takeda Lab.

Uchimoto & Takeda Lab.
Amezawa & Kimura Lab. ／ T.Nakamura Lab.

Amezawa & Kimura Lab. ／ T.Nakamura Lab.

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Soyama Lab.

Soyama Lab.
Aoyagi Lab.

Aoyagi Lab.
T.Yamaguchi & Nishi Lab.

T.Yamaguchi & Nishi Lab.
K.Suzuki Lab.

K.Suzuki Lab.
Takeda Lab.

Takeda Lab.
Gao & R.Sato Lab. ／ Matsukuma Lab.

Gao & R.Sato Lab. ／ Matsukuma Lab.
Tohmyoh & Kimura Lab. ／ Shirasu Lab.

Tohmyoh & Kimura Lab. ／ Shirasu Lab.
Ohara & SURBLYS Lab.

Ohara & SURBLYS Lab.
Kikugawa Lab.

Kikugawa Lab.
Tokumasu Lab.

Tokumasu Lab.
W.Yashiro Lab.

W.Yashiro Lab.

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Hayashibe & Kutsuzawa Lab. ／ Owaki Lab.

Hayashibe & Kutsuzawa Lab. ／ Owaki Lab.
Okatani & Suganuma Lab.

Okatani & Suganuma Lab.
Tadokoro & Ohno Lab. ／ Konyo lab.

Tadokoro & Ohno Lab. ／ Konyo lab.
Hirata, Weng & Salazar Lab. ／ Tamura Lab.

Hirata, Weng & Salazar Lab. ／ Tamura Lab.
Murata Lab. ／ Nomura & Matsubayashi Lab.

Murata Lab. ／ Nomura & Matsubayashi Lab.
S. Tanaka, Yamada & VERGARA Lab. ／ Tsukamoto Lab.

S. Tanaka, Yamada & VERGARA Lab. ／ Tsukamoto Lab.
Hashimoto & Chiba Lab.

Hashimoto & Chiba Lab.
Kanamori & Okatani Lab. ／ Inomata Lab.

Kanamori & Okatani Lab. ／ Inomata Lab.

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Kawai & Asada Lab. ／ Kuya Lab.

Kawai & Asada Lab. ／ Kuya Lab.
Okabe, Kawagoe, Nagumo & Ryuzono Lab.

Okabe, Kawagoe, Nagumo & Ryuzono Lab.
Okabe, Kawagoe, Nagumo & Ryuzono Lab.

Okabe, Kawagoe, Nagumo & Ryuzono Lab.
G.Yamamoto Lab.

G.Yamamoto Lab.
Nonomura Lab.

Nonomura Lab.
Onishi & Sato Lab. ／ M.Takahashi Lab.

Onishi & Sato Lab. ／ M.Takahashi Lab.
Yoshida, Uno & SANTRA Lab. ／ Kuwahara Lab.

Yoshida, Uno & SANTRA Lab. ／ Kuwahara Lab.
Makihara Lab. ／ Otsuka Lab.

Makihara Lab. ／ Otsuka Lab.
Yamamoto & Miyazawa Lab. ／ Furusawa Lab.

Yamamoto & Miyazawa Lab. ／ Furusawa Lab.
H.Kobayashi Lab. ／ M.Sato Lab.

H.Kobayashi Lab. ／ M.Sato Lab.
Takizawa & K.Takahashi lab.

Takizawa & K.Takahashi lab.
Obayashi & Yakeno Lab.

Obayashi & Yakeno Lab.
Hayakawa Lab.

Hayakawa Lab.
Nagai & Ikami Lab.

Nagai & Ikami Lab.
Ishimoto & Oshima Lab.

Ishimoto & Oshima Lab.
Hattori Lab. ／ Hirota Lab.

Hattori Lab. ／ Hirota Lab.

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Haga & Tsuruoka Lab.

Haga & Tsuruoka Lab.
T.Tanaka Lab.

T.Tanaka Lab.
Nishizawa & Tottori Lab.

Nishizawa & Tottori Lab.
Ishikawa Lab. ／ Kikuchi Lab. ／ Omori Lab.

Ishikawa Lab. ／ Kikuchi Lab. ／ Omori Lab.
M.Tanaka Lab. ／ Okuyama Lab.

M.Tanaka Lab. ／ Okuyama Lab.
Mizutani & Kuji Lab.

Mizutani & Kuji Lab.
Funamoto Lab.

Funamoto Lab.
Ohta & Anzai Lab.

Ohta & Anzai Lab.
T.Sato & LIU Lab.

T.Sato & LIU Lab.
T.Yamaguchi & Nishi Lab.

T.Yamaguchi & Nishi Lab.

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OC2022 Course Exhibition
[MECHANICAL SYSTEMS]

OC2022 Course Exhibition
[MECHANICAL SYSTEMS]
OC2022 Course Exhibition
[FINEMECHANICS]

OC2022 Course Exhibition
[FINEMECHANICS]
OC2022 Course Exhibition
[ROBOTICS]

OC2022 Course Exhibition
[ROBOTICS]
OC2022 Course Exhibition
[AEROSPACE ENGINEERING]

OC2022 Course Exhibition
[AEROSPACE ENGINEERING]
OC2022 Course Exhibition
[MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING]

OC2022 Course Exhibition
[MECHANICAL/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING]
Introduction of research by female researchers
Assistant Prof. Yoshiko Nagumo

Introduction of research by female researchers
Assistant Prof. Yoshiko Nagumo
Introduction of student life by female students

Introduction of student life by female students