About »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp
About »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp
The School of Engineering comprises the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Systems and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information and Communications Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Economics. At both undergraduate and graduate levels, students learn engineering technologies that make people's lives richer and more pleasant, and engage in research activities that advance these technologies.
We believe that this will lead to the development of various advanced technologies in areas such as renewable energy and energy conserving technology that prevent global warming, and practical nursing-care and assistive robots that support aging societies and complement human capabilities.
Machine and human control based on the dynamics between brain functions and the body, and innovative interface devices and information networks that make use of the five senses are other such areas where advancement is anticipated. After all, engineering is a pillar that supports civilization by working towards a happier, healthier, safer society.
Study monozukuri ¡ª the building blocks of civilizations.
From assistive and IT devices that surround our daily lives to cutting-edge devices such as rockets used in space exploration and robots used in high-tech medicine, as well as the development of entire systems, production management, and corporate management, learn about the various aspects of monozukuri (manufacturing, the Japanese way) in a variety of fields, and how it builds civilizations.
Have fun. And become creative thinkers.
Various training is provided for students to become creative thinkers while having fun. Each department runs Creativity Development Courses that challenge students to be creative. It encourages them to come up with bold ideas and put these ideas into practice. Reputable courses include the International Design Contest (a precursor to today's Robocon), Original Machine Design, and Elekiteru Contest.
Find a range of graduate majors that extend beyond disciplinary boundaries.
Interdisciplinary majors ¡ª Energy Science and Engineering, Engineering Sciences and Design, Human Centered Science and Biomedical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering ¡ª that combine and are developed from various disciplines have been created to enable students to pursue engineering in a wide range of fields. After graduating from the Undergraduate Program, students can choose to continue their studies in any of these interdisciplinary graduate majors.
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* Interdisciplinary graduate majors connected to multiple departments
This course, available to undergraduate students, teaches advanced skills that will help graduates of the Undergraduate Program to perform advanced education and research activities in a Graduate Program. It prepares students to develop the necessary skills during their time in a Graduate Program to become individuals who will exhibit leadership around the world, including in developing nations.
It comprises the Global Awareness Program, English and Communication Program, International Cooperation Practice Grounded in Science and Technology Program, and Overseas Study or International Internship Program.
As university education is rapidly globalizing, the School of Engineering, the School of Materials and Chemical Technology, and the School of Environment and Society are focusing on creating international research networks to support participation in projects and encourage exchange among students, faculty, and researchers. More than 50 school-level agreements have been concluded with top-level universities around the world, and international exchange programs with scholarships from Engineering School Funds are being implemented with some of those universities. In addition, Erasmus+ will provide financial assistance to students wishing to study at relevant partner universities with which international exchange agreements are in place.
The Asia-Oceania Top University League on Engineering (AOTULE) is a university league established for the purpose of promoting multilateral exchange between 12 leading engineering universities in Asia and Oceania. Its activities include international student conferences, workshops held at »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp as well as various other regions in Asia and Oceania, and overseas placements to conduct research.
Support is provided for students to study abroad for two to three months at partner universities based on school-to-school agreements in engineering fields.Current partner universities include University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Cambridge; University of Oxford; University of Warwick; University of Southampton; Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC, University of Paris VI); RWTH Aachen University; and Technical University of Madrid (UPM).
To cultivate scientists and engineers who will lead the global society, the Practical English for Scientists and Engineers course, which aims to improve practical English communication skills, is offered to undergraduates. Advanced practical English for a variety of situations encountered by engineers and scientists, such as presentations, debates, listening, and technical writing, is taught in small classes to improve overall communication skills.
Our updated Human Assets Promotion and Academic Career Enhancement (ACE) programs for engineering commit all six member universities to a joint policy of efficient knowledge sharing and mutual support for joint awareness and growth among faculty members at all levels.
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share the aims of developing teaching skills and promoting career goals of those faculty members who have the desire and potential to become leaders in research, education, and administration, whether by inter-university faculty exchange, various ACE events, or active management learning sessions.
»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp is newly launching a consortium to promote the realization of Super Smart Society (Society 5.0), and planning to develop future leaders who are capable of supporting the transformation to Super Smart Society. To accomplish this aim, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp is looking for highly motivated companies who wish to join this consortium and support this education program.
The WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) program for Super Smart Society (WISE Program for SSS) is an integrated master's and doctoral degree program offered by the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµapp Academy for Super Smart Society. The program's objective is to help students develop competencies and skills they will need to become "knowledge professionals" ("super PhDs") integrating physical space technologies with cyber space technologies as well as combining advanced sciences and technologies, such as quantum science and artificial intelligence.
The School of Engineering Education Fund aims to directly support the advancement of education offered in the school, research activities of its students, and its international exchange program. To expand support to the above programs, we depend greatly upon donations to this fund. These donations are specifically earmarked for the school's education to foster engineers to becoming leaders in innovation and to making significant contributions to our future. For more details, please see the pamphlet "Request for Donations to the School of Engineering Education Fund." Donations can also be made through the donation menu page below.
Developing a Meal-Assisting Robot for New User Experiences
Tomohiro Oka
1st-year master's student, AY 2018
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering
To help consumers eat Japanese cuisine more easily, we are developing a new meal-assisting robot equipped with a gripper on its stationary arm to replace the conventional spoon. I am primarily responsible for the robot's hardware, and find the experience of creating new concepts for robots from scratch alongside people of various backgrounds to be rewarding. I want to be an engineer that brings smiles to people's faces.
Non-Contact Heart Rate Estimation Using a Camera
Shiika Kado
1st-year master's student, AY 2018
Department of Systems and Control Engineering, School of Engineering
We are conducting research that involves measuring heart rates and other biological data of people without physical contact, using only digital video of their faces. The skin color of humans is subject to change because of the blood flowing beneath the skin. By capturing these subtle changes that are invisible to the naked eye, we can estimate the flow of blood. This theme has potential for various applications such as stress measurement, illness detection and emotion sensing and I find this to be a most fascinating theme.
Solving Challenges of dc Electric Railways with Rechargeable Batteries
Haruna Onishi
2nd-year master's student, AY 2017
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering
The applications for dc electric railways with rechargeable batteries on-board have seen progress. Advantages like energy conservation, however, are countered by challenges that relate to the reduction in size of traditionally heavy and bulky inductors and removal of dc breakers. Such challenges have sparked my interest in the research of electric power converters in order to find solutions. The research looks at two facets: simulation analysis and mini-model experimentation. In the future, I look forward to contributing to society as an expert on electricity.
Fully Mobilizing Mathematical Knowledge to Solve Signal Processing Problems
Hiroki Kuroda
3rd-year doctoral student, AY 2018
Department of Information and Communications Engineering, School of Engineering
I am studying signal processing issues arising commonly in data science as well as in information and communications engineering. Signal processing is an integrated science that employs mathematical knowledge to extract high-value information from various types of measured data. Deepening the knowledge that I gained in classes and conceiving ideas that no one else has come up with is certainly not an easy task. However, I believe that using mathematics, which is my life's passion, and conducting research that contributes to the broad field of engineering is greatly rewarding.
Considering Efficient Transport Networks with Domestic and International Researchers
Yuko Kuroki
2nd-year master's student, AY 2017
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering
My research examines efficient transport network designs, such as transport hubs and where to establish them in a large number of airports. The most attractive aspect of my research, which is highly fulfilling, is solving societal problems using mathematical approaches. I also have opportunities to discuss my research at domestic and international conferences as well as to interact with large numbers of researchers of diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
Taking a Mathematical Approach to Solving Problems in Society
Anyang Xu
2nd-year master's student, AY 2018
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering
My research is concerned with the study of making aircraft boarding time as short as possible. An optimal strategy is derived by organizing passengers into boarding groups according to their seat assignments. I formulated the aircraft boarding problem based on the assumption that boarding time is proportional to the number of times passengers pass one another. The formulation was made more practicable by taking into account passengers who travel in groups and board together (friends, families, etc.). I hope to contribute to society by working to resolve everyday frustrations and inconveniences that we face.
Students - 3,319
Faculty - 238
* Number of students and faculty members are as of May 1, 2022.
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