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Environment and Process Design Laboratory
Professor / NAKAYAMA Tadachika
URA / FURUNO Hideto
URA / SAITO Hiroyuki
- Development of new robots to reduce workload
- Research on data driven traffic systems
- Fabrication of advanced materials on ISS
Professor / NAKAYAMA Tadachika
Prof. Nakayama has extensive experience in research supervision. He contributed to the development of tactile sensors used in AIBO. He also explores a wide range of fields, including mechanical, electrical, information, life, and environmental sciences. Active and humorous, he supports students pursuing study abroad and entrepreneurship. He also has a broad network across academia, industry, government, and international communities.
Research Content
This laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research spanning inorganic materials science, microbiology, robotics, IT, and data science–based policymaking. After joining the lab, research topics are determined through discussions with the PI, allowing each student to pursue projects aligned with their interests and ambitions. Recent projects include developing robots to reduce the burden of agricultural work, applying high-energy pulsed power with extremely short durations to soft matter and microorganisms, and advancing metal and ceramic 3D printing technologies. Through these efforts, the laboratory aims to create innovative materials, systems, and technologies that contribute to solving societal challenges and shaping future societies.
Paddy field weeding robot exhibited at the Expo 2025
A Day in the Lab
In this laboratory, seminars are held twice a week, and there are no core hours. Students can cultivate independence and creativity by developing and executing their own research plans. Additionally, with many international students enrolled, it is a very global laboratory where you can learn about foreign perspectives and cultures by sharing daily life, such as serving each other traditional dishes.
The members have a good relationship, and there are events such as birthday parties for Prof. Nakayama and farewell parties for international and graduating students.
The members have a good relationship, and there are events such as birthday parties for Prof. Nakayama and farewell parties for international and graduating students.
Our global team
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Development of a Walking Measurement Method Using High-Precision Positioning by RTK-GNSS
- (M)Evaluation of Bioelectricity Production and Organic Matter Treatment Performance of Small-Scale Microbial Fuel Cells during Series and Parallel Connection
- (M)Synergistic Effect of Combination of Pulsed Electric Fields and Antibiotics on Inactivation of Bacteria
The number of
PhD Graduates
22
Major employers of Graduates
- Tohoku University
- University of Toyama
- JEOL Ltd.
- AeroEdge Co., Ltd.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Ricoh Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
- SUN METALON Inc.
- RIKEN
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
