Department Members

Kazuaki SAWADA
Director
Leader of Actuation and Sensing Devices group

SAWADA Kazuaki

The Integrated Circuit Group (ICG) at Toyohashi University of Technology deals with the study of integrated circuits (ICs) and sensor devices using new materials and structures. Our ultimate goal is to realize high-performance integrated

NUMANO Rika
Professor

NUMANO Rika

Our group propose medical innovation mainly in neuronal science by interdisciplinary research using original technique. An original DNA transfection method into cells, droplet electroporation, was developed . This technique can contribute to biomedical innovation in mass-production of iPS cells for regenerative medicine, genome editing for gene therapy. The long-term stable measurement can be succeeded in the brain activity of disease model mice by implanted TOYOHASHI electrophysiological micro probe. We are going to apply it to a drug screening in medicine., functional analysis of circadian rhythms or chrono pharmacology.

Shigeki NAKAUCHI
Leader of Human brain information group

NAKAUCHI Shigeki

We can see and recognize things, and act without feeling any difficulties. Our mission is to explore visual function and the mechanisms of the brain which allow us to do so, and to develop new technology, including color universal design, spectral imaging, for visual information processing based on the fundamental vision research.

SHIBATOMI Kazutaka
Leader of Advanced Life Science group

SHIBATOMI Kazutaka

Our main themes are the development of new highly functional optically active catalysts, asymmetric synthesis of chiral halogen compounds, cleavage reactions of carbon-halogen bonds, and high rate synthesis of chiral pharmaceutical and agrochemical products, challenging to develop unique reactions based on novel ideas and reactions that were previously difficult to achieve.

MATSUDA Atsunori
Leader of Next-generation energy device group

MATSUDA Atsunori

Development of advanced materials for next-generation energy devices as below using sol-gel method, mechanical milling, layer-by-layer assembly, electrophoretic deposition, and anodization.
1. Proton conductive solid materials for ionic devices
2. Solid hybrid electrolytes for next generation fuel cells
3. Development of sulfide-type all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

Kotaro TAKAYAMA
Social Application and Development Division
Leader of Advanced agricultural engineering group

TAKAYAMA Kotaro

Advanced Agricultural Engineering Laboratory is focusing on the development of sensor-based plant diagnosis techniques (Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, volatile organic compound measurement,photosynthesis and transpiration measurement etc.) for agricultural production under environmental control such as intelligent greenhouse and plant factory.

Seiichiro ARIYOSHI
Associate Professor

ARIYOSHI Seiichiro

Terahertz-waves, located in the gap between radio-waves and light-waves, are called as the “frontier of light”. Our research interests focus on the development on highly sensitive terahertz-wave detectors using low-temperature and high-temperature superconductors, two-dimensional spectroscopic technologies and their new applications. I concurrently serve as the department of applied chemistry and life science.

MShehata
Associate Professor

Mohammad Shehata

The research aims to understand the cognitive neuroscience behind high-engagement tasks. In these tasks, two brain states may emerge; a “flow state” marked by effortless super performance and enjoyment, or a “choking state” characterized by sudden failure and anxiety. Under social conditions, team flow emerges as in sports teams, and music bands. We use this knowledge to create neurofeedback mechanisms to enhance flow and prevent choking.

TSUJI Masayoshi
Project Professor

TSUJI Masayoshi

The Strategic Management Division promotes the development of research capabilities and social implementation. We will make the most of our one-stop semiconductor process facilities, which are rare in Japan, to expand research results and contribute to society, and strengthen our function as a hub to build a human network of engineers and researchers in industry, government and academia.

HORIUCHI Hiroshi
Project Associate Professor

HORIUCHI Hiroshi

We use CMOS-based biochemical image sensors and two-photon imaging to understand the interaction between the extracellular environment and neural circuit activity in the brain, to elucidate complex brain functions and pathological mechanisms. We also provide our team with fundamental data from in vivo applications to improve the practicality of sensor evelopment.

Takeshi HIZAWA
Highly Skilled Professional Staff

HIZAWA Takeshi

Chief technical staff

SAKAI Etsuko

Project technical staff

OYA Kakeru

Research Fellow

NODA Yoshiko

Research Fellow

HORIO Tomoko

Technical staff

NAKAMURA Yuko

Assistant Clerk

TAMURA Mie

Assistant Clerk

SUZUKI Miwa