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Neural Engineering Laboratory
Associate Professor / NAMBU Isao
Technical Staff / KUSANO Toshiki
- Exploring how the human brain really works
- Linking human brain signals with intelligent systems
- Experience multicultural research life in Japan
Associate Professor / NAMBU Isao
Founded in 2017, our laboratory is guided by Assoc. Prof. Nambu, a warm and approachable supervisor who truly cares about his students. He listens carefully to concerns and helps find practical solutions. When students encounter difficulties in their research, he acknowledges their efforts and provides guidance tailored to each individual, supporting steady academic growth.
Research Content
Our laboratory investigates human perception and motor function through the analysis of neural and muscular signals. Using EEG, EMG, and neuroimaging data such as MRI structural image, we study brain activity related to movement, auditory perception, and human–machine interaction. We apply machine learning techniques to biosignal and imaging datasets to decode and predict human actions and sensory responses. Through multimodal measurement and data-driven analysis, we aim to advance neural engineering and human–machine interface technologies.
Controlling a virtual robotic arm with haptic feedback, recorded using BioSemi ActiveTwo
A Day in the Lab
Our laboratory offers a flexible research environment with no fixed core hours. Students engage in experiments, data analysis, and discussions, supported by weekly individual meetings with Nambu sensei. English seminars are held every semester, and exchange students or faculty from abroad join the lab each year. Many members begin their research from zero, learning together in a supportive atmosphere. Students are also encouraged to attend domestic and international conferences to broaden their knowledge and research perspectives. Lab events such as welcome and graduation parties and hanabi viewing help build strong connections and help students adapt to life in Japan.
2025 Graduation Gathering for Doctoral and Master’s Students in Our Laboratory
Thesis Subjects
- (M)A Study on Reducing Visual Processing Load During Multitasking Using Tactile Feedback
- (M)A Study on Word Classification Using EEG During Single Imagined Speech
- (D)An MI-EEG Classification Pipeline: From Model Design to Test-Time Adaptation Influence of Gap Between Experimental and Real-World Environments in Brain-Computer Interfaces
The number of
PhD Graduates
4
Major employers of Graduates
- Panasonic
- Hokuriku Gas
- NTT DATA Information Technology
- TechnoPro
- FPT Japan
- dSpace Japan
- NTT West
- Toyota Auto Body
- Panasonic Connect
- Yamaha Motor
