List of Subjects for International Graduate Course Program

 

◆ Sustainable Engineering Program

 

1. Program Outline

Sustainable Engineering Program (SEP) aims to train “highly educated, internationalized engineers” having a wide spectrum of technical knowledge from fundamentals to their applications. Degree recipients in this program are expected to participate as leaders in international projects, such as overseas deployments by Japanese companies and development projects by international organizations, with creative and innovative manners in the related fields. SEP consists of six special courses as fundamental disciplines in Sustainable Engineering aiming at the sustainable society and development as shown in the figure below. The student will be enrolled in a special course and educated in Integrated Doctoral Education Program, in which they are expected to study from Master’s to Doctoral programs continuously for the both degrees.



2. Course Outlines and Faculty

Six special courses fall into two groups: One focuses on the technology for infrastructure development, the other on the technology for industrial development. Each course consists of several departments, which are closely related to the objectives of the course. Course outlines as well as departments and faculty members involved in the courses are given in order as below.

 

Technology for Infrastructure Development

 

2.1 Development and Environmental Engineering Course

Construction, maintenance and renewal of various infrastructures are of vital importance in every nation for developing all types of industry and creating secure and firm build environments. Infrastructure developments have been carried out as a national or an international project under various environments, such as natural, social, economical and human environments. Therefore the infrastructure development harmonized with the environments is crucial to sustainable development of society and industry. This course based on Civil and Environmental Engineering, and International Development Engineering aims its mission to train creative engineers and scientists. The graduates of this course are expected to play pivotal roles in various projects, e.g., infrastructure development, resource development and environment preservation projects, as a leading engineer or a project manager.

 

Dept. of International Development Engineering

Professors:

OTSUKI, Nobuaki, D. Eng.                      Construction Materials

HINODE, Hirofumi, D. Eng.                     Inorganic Materials and Properties, Catalyst and Chemical,
                                                              Process, Chemical Engineering in General

OHTA, Hideki, D. Eng.                             Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering

TAKADA Jun-ichi, D. Eng.                       Wireless Communications, ICT and Development

MOCHIMARU, Yoshihiro, D. Eng.            Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering

HIROSE, Sachio, D. Eng.                         International Student Education, Biochemical Engineering,
                                                              Diagnostic Reagents, Polymer engineering

YAMAGUCHI Shinobu, Ph. D.                  Education and IT, International Development and Cooperation,
                                                              Sustainable Development of World Cultural Heritage

Associate Professors:

ABE Naoya, Ph. D.                                  Environmental Economics

HANAOKA Shinya, D. Info. Sci.               Transportation Engineering

KANDA, Manabu, D. Eng.                        Environmental Hydrology

YAMASHITA, Yukihiko, D. Eng.              Computer Science, Intelligent Informatics

EGASHIRA, Ryuichi, D. Eng.                   Separation Engineering, Separation Process, Separation Operation

TAKAHASHI, Kunio, D. Eng.                   Certification System of Engineers, Sustainable Processes in
                                                              Joining, Welding, Tiribology, Surface Science and Technology

KOJIMA, Satoshi, D. Eng.                        Physical Metallurgy, Japanese Language Teaching

PIPATPONGSA Thirapong, D. Eng.          Geotechnical Engineering, Continuum Mechanics

 

Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professors:

MIKI, Chitoshi, D. Eng.                           Bridge Engineering & Structural Design

NIWA, Junichiro, D. Eng.                        Structural Concrete

IKEDA, Shunsuke, D. Eng.                       Hydraulics

KUSAKABE, Osamu, Ph. D.                     Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering

KAWASHIMA, Kazuhiko, D. Eng.             Structural & Earthquake Engineering

FUJII, Satoshi, D. Eng.                            Transportation and Infrastructure Planning

HIROSE, Sohichi, D. Eng.                        Applied Solid Mechanics

ISHIKAWA, Tadaharu, D. Eng.                 Water Environment

NADAOKA, Kazuo, D. Eng.                     Coastal Engineering

OHMACHI, Tatsuo, D. Eng.                     Earthquake Engineering

YAI, Tetsuo, D. Eng.                               Transportation Planning & Engineering

Associate Professors:

TAKEMURA, Jiro, D. Eng.                       Soil Mechanics & Geo-environmental Engineering

URASE, Taro, D. Eng.                             Environmental Engineering

WIJEYEWICKREMA, C. Anil, Ph. D.        Applied Mechanics

FUKUDA, Daisuke                                   Transportation and Infrastructure Planning

ICHIMURA, Tsuyoshi                              Computational Earthquake Engineering

YAGI, Hiroshi, D. Eng.                            Coastal Engineering

MORIKAWA, Hitoshi, D. Eng.                  Earthquake Engineering

MUROMACHI, Yasunori, D. Eng.             Urban Transportation Planning

NAKAMURA, Takeshi, D. Eng.                 Numerical Fluid Mechanics

 

2.2 Nuclear Engineering Course

Growing attention has been again placed on nuclear energy as an ultimate measure for reduction of fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emission. Under the circumstances of global warming and the price hike of oil, gas and coal, a number of countries have been considering the implementation of nuclear power plants.  Some countries have initiated reconsideration on their de-nuclear policy. The key factor of the nuclear energy development is the development of human resources.  Our original course of international nuclear engineering has been established in1993.  Since then, a number of students have joined us from many different countries and graduated from our course. They are actively contributing to the development of industries and technologies in their own countries.  This graduate course provides with core curriculum for nuclear reactor engineering and fuel cycle technologies and also covers extended nuclear energy, such as beam, accelerator, plasma sciences, nuclear fusion, energy and environment, and social relations.

 

Dept. of Nuclear Engineering

Professors:

NINOKATA, Hisashi, D. Eng.                   Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Thermohydraulics and Safety

ARITOMI, Masanori, D. Eng.                   Nuclear Thermal Engineering

SEKIMOTO, Hiroshi, Ph. D.                     Neutronics, Nuclear Reactor Design, Fuel Cycle Systems

FUJII, Yasuhiko, D. Eng.                         Nuclear Fuel Chemistry, Separations Science, Ion Exchange,
                                                              Plasma Chemistry, Isotope Separation

YANO, Toyohiko, D. Eng.                        Nuclear Reactor Materials, Radiation Damages, Ceramic Matrix
                                                              Composites

AOKI, Takayuki, D. Sc.                           Large-scale Computational Fluid Dynamics, HPC Grid
                                                              Application, Computational Physics and Engineering, Global
                                                              Environmental, Simulation, Computational Medicine

TORII, Hiroyuki, M. Eng.                         Interaction between Science & Technology and Society Science
                                                              & Technology Policy, Energy Policy

KATO, Yasuyoshi, D. Eng.                       Advanced Energy & Nuclear Reactor System Design, Reactor
                                                              Physics

YOSHIZAWA, Yoshio, D. Eng.                 Thermal Engineering, Energy System, Combustion

SHIMADA, Ryuichi, D. Eng.                    Fusion Reactor Control, Plasma Engineering, Superconductivity,
                                                              New Energy, Energy Storage

HATTORI, Toshiyuki, D. Sc.                   Accelerator Physics, Heavy Ion Inertial Fusion

SUZUKI, Masaaki, D. Eng.                       Nuclear Chemical Engineering, Plasma Engineering, Numerical
                                                              Heat and Mass Transfer

Associate Professors:

SAITO, Masaki, D. Eng.                          Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems, Transmutation of Nuclear
                                                              Wastes, Accelerator-driven System, Nuclear Safety and Security

TAKAHASHI, Minoru, D. Eng.                 Fast Reactor Engineering, Thermal Hydraulics, Nuclear Material,
                                                              Fusion Reactor Blanket

IGASHIRA, Masayuki, D. Eng.                 Neutron Physics, Nuclear Transmutation, Nuclear Physics

IKEDA, Yasuhisa, D. Eng.                        Actinide Chemistry, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing, NMR
                                                              Micro-imaging, Green Chemistry (Supercritical Fluids, Ionic
                                                              Liquids), Radioactive Waste Management

ONOE, Jun, D. Sc.                                  Nano-materials Science, Nano-carbon, Single-molecule
                                                              Spectroscopy

KATO, Yukitaka, D. Eng.                         Energy Conversion, Chemical Heat Pump, Hydrogen Energy, Fuel
                                                              Cell, Zero-emission Energy System

OBARA, Toru, D. Eng.                            Reactor Physics, Nuclear Reactor Design, Radioactive Waste
                                                              Treatment

OGURI, Yoshiyuki, D. Eng.                      Heavy Ion Inertial Fusion, Accelerator-based Environmental
                                                              Sciences

AKATSUKA, Hiroshi, D. Eng.                   Plasma Diagnostics, Plasma Spectroscopy, Laser Engineering,
                                                              Atomic and Molecular Processes in Plasmas

IIO, Shunji, D. Sc.                                   Plasma Physics, Fusion Engineering, Laser Diagnostics

MATSUMOTO, Yoshihisa, PhD.               Radiation Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Basic
                                                              Medicine

 

2.3 Infrastructure Metallic Materials Course

Steel making industries and other metalworking industries play important roles in advancing civilized society because they are producing all kinds of infrastructure metallic materials to be used for other industries such as construction, civil, mechanical, automobile and electronic industries. Therefore, metallurgical engineering is one of the important basic academic/engineering fields for industrialization of developing countries. This graduate course is, thus, designed for those who want to be a pillar of metalworking industries in developing countries. The course provides both fundamental and applied metallurgy and covers all subjects of metallurgy based on the following three categories: metal physics, metal chemistry, and materials metallurgy.

 

Dept. of Metallurgy and Ceramics Science (Metallurgy Group)

Professors:

TSURU, Tooru, D. Eng.                           Electrochemistry, Corrosion Engineering, Surface Treatment

MATSUO, Takashi, D. Eng.                     Physical Metallurgy of Iron and Steels, High Temperature
                                                              Deformation

MARUYAMA, Toshio, D. Eng.                 Physical Chemistry in Advanced Materials

SATO, Tatsuo, D. Eng.                            Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys, Phase
                                                              Transformation of Alloys, Solidification

SUSA, Masahiro, D. Eng.                         Physical Chemistry of Metals, Materials Metrology

NAKAMURA, Yoshio, D. Eng.                 Applied Diffraction Crystallography, Nano-Structured Materials

Associate Professors:

NISHIKATA, Atsushi, D. Eng.                  Metallurgical Electrochemistry, High Temperature
                                                              Electrochemistry, Corrosion

TAKEYAMA, Masao, D. Eng.                   Physical Metallurgy of Intermetallic and Ferrous Materials, Phase
                                                              Transformations of Alloys, Deformation in Solid

KAWAMURA, Kenichi, D. Eng.                High Temperature Physical Chemistry, Solid State Ionics

TERADA, Yoshihiro, D. Eng.                    High Temperature Deformation of Metallic Materials

SHI, Ji, D. Eng.                                      Physical Properties of Metals, Magnetic Thin Films

 

Dept. of Chemistry and Materials Science

Professor:

NAGATA, Kazuhiro, D. Eng.                    High Temperature Physical Chemistry, Processing of High
                                                              Temperature Materials

Associate Professor:

KANAZAWA, Miyuki, D. Eng.                  Thermophysical Properties of Materials, High Temperature
                                                              Process Control

 

Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering

Professors:

KATO, Masaharu, D. Eng.                        Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy

MISHIMA, Yoshinao, Ph D, D. Eng.         Physical Metallurgy

KUMAI, Shinji, D. Eng.                            Mechanical Metallurgy, Fatigue, Joining and Solidification

ONAKA, Susumu, D. Eng.                       Mechanical Properties of Materials

Associate Professors:

KAJIHARA, Masanori, D. Eng.                 Thermodynamics and Kinetics

KIMURA, Yoshisato, D. Eng.                    Microstructure Control and Characterization of Intermetallic
                                                              Alloys

 

Dept. of Innovative and Engineered Materials

Associate Professors:

FUJII, Toshiyuki, D. Eng.                        Crystallography of Microstructures

HOSODA, Hideki, D. Eng.                        Materials Design, Shape Memory Alloys, Intermetallic
                                                              Compounds

 

Technology for Industrial Development

 

2.4 Mechanical and Production Engineering Course

Mechanical and Production Engineering is a foundation of an advanced industrial nation and a key technology for the industries such as automobile, electrical and electronic products, precision instruments and robotics. To learn and master the ability of planning, operation and management through a research project related on the art and craft. Students will play an important role in an international corporation and public organization.

 

Dept. of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

Professors:

SAITO, Akio, D. Eng.                              Thermal Science and Engineering

YABE, Takashi, D. Eng.                           Fluid Science and Engineering

INOUE, Takayoshi, D. Eng.                      Microscale Thermal Engineering

IWATSUKI, Nobuyuki, D. Eng.                Human Friendly Systems, Silent Engineering, Laser Interferometry

ENDO, Mitsuru, D. Eng.                          Structural Dynamics

SUGIMOTO, Koichi, D. Eng.                   Kinematics

HAGIWARA, Ichiro, D. Eng.                    Design-based Production Engineering

MURAKAMI, Hiroya, D. Eng.                   Forming Technology and Productivity Design

TOKURA, Hitoshi, D. Eng.                       Surface Engineering

KISHIMOTO Kikuo, D. Eng.                    Solids and Structures Engineering

TODOROKI, Akira, D. Eng.                     Solids and Structures Engineering

NAKAHARA, Tsunamitsu, D. Eng.            Machine Elements, Tribology

Associate Professors:

OKAWA, Seiji, D. Eng.                            Thermal Science and Engineering

OSHIMA, Shuzo, D. Eng.                         Fluid Science and Engineering

OKADA, Masafumi, D. Eng.                    Robotics, Control Engineering

TAKAHARA, Hiroki, D. Eng.                    Structural Dynamics

TAKEDA, Yukio, D. Eng.                         Mechanical Systems Design

TAKAHASHI, Hidetomo, D. Eng.              Design-based Production Engineering

HIRATA, Atsushi, D. Eng.                        Surface Engineering

ADACHI, Tadaharu, D. Eng.                     Materials Science and Engineering

 

Dept. of Mechanical and Control Engineering

Professors:

SAITO, Yoshio, D. Eng.                           Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing

NAKAMURA, Haruo, D. Eng.                   Fracture Mechanics, Strength of Materials

OKAZAKI, Ken, D. Eng.                          Energy Phenomena

SATOH, Isao, D. Eng.                             Energy Applications

KASHIWAGI, Takao, D. Eng.                   Energy and Environment Systems

INOU, Norio, D. Eng.                              Biomechanics

KITAGAWA, Ato, D. Eng.                       Instruments for Control, Fluid Power Control

OKUTOMI, Masatoshi, D. Eng.                Computer Vision

SAMPEI, Mitsuji, D. Eng.                         Control Theory

FUJITA, Masayuki, D. Eng.                      Intelligent Robotics

HIRAI, Shuichiro, D. Eng.                        Global Environment Engineering

HANAMURA, Katsunori, D. Eng.              Environmental Thermal Engineering

Associate Professors:

TANAK, Tomohisa, D. Eng.                     Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing

YOSHINO, Masahiko, D. Eng.                  Manufacturing Systems Engineering

INOUE, Hirotsugu, D. Eng.                      Solid Systems Engineering

FUSHINOBU, Kazuyoshi, D. Eng.             Energy Phenomena

SAITO, Takushi, D. Eng.                         Heat Transfer, Material Processing

YAMAURA, Hiroshi, D. Eng.                    Dynamics and Control of Machinery

OHYAMA, Shinji, D. Eng.                        Science for Measurements

YAMAKITA, Masaki, D. Eng.                   Instruments for Control

TSUKAGOSHI, Hideyuki, D. Eng.             Instruments for Control

MATSUO, Yoshiki, D. Eng.                      Human-Machine Cooperative Control, Multi-Robot Systems

KURABAYASHI, Daisuke, D. Eng.            Motion Planning, Multi Robot Systems

TSUSHIMA, Shohji, D. Eng.                     Global Environment Engineering

 

Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Professors:

MIYAUCHI, Toshio, D. Eng.                    Computational Fluid Dynamics, Combustion, Turbulence

OKUMA, Masaaki, D. Eng.                       Structural Dynamics, Acoustics, Optimum Design, CAE

SUZUMURA, Akio, D. Eng.                      Joining Advanced Materials

KYOGOKU, Keiji, D. Eng.                        Tribology, Machine Elements

HIROSE, Shigeo, D. Eng.                         Robotics, Creative Design of Mechanical System

ODA, Mitsushige, D. Eng.                        Space Systems Engineering, Space Robot

Associate Professors:

TANAHASHI, Mamoru, D. Eng.               Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Combustion

KOSAKA, Hidenori, D. Eng.                     Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Combustion

HORIUTI, Kiyosi, D. Eng.                        Fluid Physics, Turbulence

MATUNAGA, Saburo, D. Eng.                 Space Systems Engineering, Space Robotics, Small Satellite

KAJIWARA, Itsuro, D. Eng.                     Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Smart Structure, Motion
                                                              and Vibration Control

YAMAZAKI, Takahisa, D. Eng.                 Materials for Space Use, Advanced Joining and Surface Coating

SAITO, Shigeki, D. Eng.                          Micromechanics, Micro Robotics

FUKUSHIMA, E, Fumihiko, D. Eng.          Robotics, Creative Design of Mechanical System

 

2.5 Information and Communication Technology Course

Information and communications technology consists of a broad spectrum of technologies and is one of the most important social infrastructures supporting the industry, economy, and culture. This course is organized by the departments of electrical and electronic engineering, physical electronics, and communications and integrated systems, offering comprehensive research and education covering software and hardware technology in this field. The course covers topics in information and communications technology also including signal processing, electromagnetic waves, integrated circuits, and electron devices. We ensure that graduate students pursue challenging and valuable research on the course for professional education in the class and in the laboratories to become world-class leaders who can support this field.

All students in the course will belong to one of the departments mentioned above and are required to take classes prepared for the information and communications technology course.

 

Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Professors:

AKAGI, Hirofumi, D. Eng.                        Power Electronics, Electric Machinery

ANDO, Makoto, D. Eng.                          Antennas, Electromagnetic Wave Theory

ARAKI, Kiyomichi, D. Eng.                      Space-time Coding, Wireless Communications, Cryptography,
                                                              Software Defined Radio, RF Circuits

MIZUMOTO, Tetsuya, D. Eng.                 Lightwave Circuits, Integrated Optics

Associate Professors:

HIROKAWA, Jiro, D. Eng.                       Antennas, Electromagnetic Wave Theory

 

Dept. of Physical Electronics

Professors:

IWAMOTO, Mitsumasa, D. Eng.              Electronic Materials, Molecular Electronics, Organic Materials
                                                              Electronics

KONAGAI, Makoto, D. Eng.                    Semiconductors

MATSUZAWA, Akira, D. Eng.                  Integrated Circuits, Mixed Signal Design

ODA, Shunri, D. Eng.                              Quantum Nano Devices, Semiconductor Devices

Associate Professors:

MAJIMA, Yutaka, D.Eng.                         Molecular Devices, Organic Semiconductors

NAKAGAWA, Shigeki, D.Eng.                  Information storage devices, Magnetic recording, Magnetic
                                                              materials

OKADA, Ken-ichi, D. Inf.                        Wireless Circuit Design

 

Dept. of Communications and Integrated Systems

Professors:

KUNIEDA, Hiroaki, D. Eng.                      VLSI Design Micro-architecture, VLSI Signal Processing

NISHIHARA, Akinori, D. Eng.                  Digital Filters, Signal Processing, Educational Technology

SAKAI, Yoshinori, D. Eng.                       Communication Network, Image Processing

SAKANIWA, Kohichi, D. Eng.                  Communication Theory, Coding Theory, Digital Signal Processing

SUZUKI, Hiroshi, D. Eng.                         Mobile Communications, Adaptive Signal Processing, Radio LAN
                                                              Simulator with Multi-FPGA

TAKAGI, Shigetaka, D. Eng.                    Integrated Circuits, Circuit Theory

TSUKADA, Toshiro (Visiting), D. Eng.      Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits

UENO, Shuichi, D. Eng.                           Theory of Parallel, VLSI and Quantum Computation

UYEMATSU, Tomohiko, D. Eng.              Information Theory, Coding Theory

YASHIMA, Yoshiyuki (Visiting), D. Eng.   Video Compression Technology, Video Signal Processing

Associate Professors:

FUKAWA, Kazuhiko, D. Eng.                   Mobile Communications, Signal Processing, Adaptive Filter
                                                              Theory

ISSHIKI, Tsuyoshi, Ph. D.                       System-LSI Design Methodology, Reconfigurable Systems

MATSUMOTO, Ryutaroh, Ph. D.             Quantum Information Theory, Coding Theory

OGATA, Wakaha, D. Eng.                        Information Security, Cryptography

TAKAHASHI, Atsushi, D. Eng.                 VLSI Physical Design

YAMADA, Isao, D. Eng.                          Signal Processing, Communication Theory, Optimization Theory

YAMAOKA, Katsunori, D. Eng.                Information and Communication Network

Lecturer:

IIDA, Katsuyoshi, D. Computer Science    Network Systems Engineering, Performance

and Systems Engineering                          Analysis

 

2.6 Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing Course

The aim of this course is to cultivate scientists and engineers specializing in nanotechnology, advanced materials science and advanced chemical processing technology, disciplines which are at the core of sustainable development. The interactive and intensive curriculum, aimed at putting knowledge to work on an applicable level, is prepared by top-level departments, world-acclaimed in the field of ceramics science, organic and polymeric materials and chemical engineering. Through the course work, students are expected to become highly educated scientists and engineers possessing advanced specialized knowledge and state-of-the-art professional skills.

 

Dept. of Metallurgy and Ceramics Science (Ceramics Group)

Professors:

OKADA, Kiyoshi, D. Eng.                        Environmental Ceramics, Soft Chemical Process, Mineralogical
                                                              Science

YANO, Toyohiko, D. Eng.                        Processing and Characterization of Engineered Ceramics, Ceramic
                                                              Matrix Composites, Nuclear Reactor Materials

Associate Professor:

NAKAJIMA, Akira, Ph. D.                        Environmental Ceramics, Surface Functional Materials

 

Dept. of Organic and Polymeric Materials

(Chemistry Group)

Professors:

HIRAO, Akira, D. Eng.                             Polymer Synthesis, Living Polymerization

(Materials Group)

Professors:

KAKIMOTO, Masa-aki, D. Sc.                 Polymer Synthesis, Polymer Thin Films

TAKEZOE, Hideo, D. Sc.                         Optical and Electrical Properties of Organic Materials

OKUI, Norimasa, D. Eng.                         Organic Thin Films, Physical Properties of Polymers

TANIOKA, Akihiko, D. Eng.                     Physical Chemistry of Organic Materials

HASHIMOTO, Toshimasa, D. Eng.           Polymer Processing, Thermal Properties of Polymers

KIKUTANI, Takeshi, D. Eng.                   Fiber and Polymer Processing, Physical Properties of Polymers

TEZUKA, Yasuyuki, D. Sc.                      Synthetic Polymer Chemistry

SUMITA, Masao, D. Eng.                        Solid Structure and Physical Properties of Organic Materials,
                                                              Polymer Composites

MORI, Takehiko, D. Sc.                          Physical Chemistry of Organic Materials

Associate Professors:

ISHIKAWA, Ken, D. Eng.                        Optical and Electrical Properties of Organic Materials

OUGIZAWA, Toshiaki, D. Eng.                Physical Chemistry of Polymeric Materials

SHIOYA, Masatoshi, D. Eng.                    Polymer Composites, Mechanical Properties, Carbon Materials

VACHA, Martin, D.Sc.                             Optical Properties of Organic Materials

ASAI, Shigeo, D. Eng.                             Physical Properties of Organic Materials, Polymer Composites

 

Dept. of Chemical Engineering

Professors:

MASUKO, Masabumi, D. Eng.                  Tribology, Applied Surface Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
                                                              of Petroleum Products

KURODA, Chiaki, D. Eng.                        Process System, Intelligent System, Flow System

OHTAGUCHI, Kazuhisa, D. Eng.              Process Design, Biochemical Reaction Engineering

TSUDA, Ken, D. Eng.                              Chemical Plant Materials, Composite Materials

KAWASAKI, Junjiro, D. Eng.                   Mass Transfer Operations, Separation Engineering

OGAWA, Kohei, D. Eng.                          Fluid Dynamics, Mixing, Rheology

SUZUKI, Masaaki, D. Eng.                       Plasma Engineering, Nuclear Chemical Engineering

Associate Professors:

TANIGUCHI, Izumi, D. Eng.                    Aerosol Science and Technology, Fine Powder Engineering

FUCHINO, Tetsuo, D. Eng.                      Process Systems Engineering, Product Management

AIDA, Takashi, D. Eng.                           Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Catalysis

KUBOUCHI, Masatoshi, D. Eng.               Chemical Plant Materials, Composite Materials, Material Science

SEKIGUCHI, Hidetoshi, D. Eng.                Plasma Processing, Thermo-chemical Engineering

KOSUGE, Hitoshi, D. Eng.                       Separation Engineering

YOSHIKAWA, Shiro, D. Eng.                   Fluid Dynamics, Transport Phenomena

 

 

3. Guide to Study in Sustainable Engineering Program

Sustainable Engineering Program (SEP) has been designed in the scheme of ‘Integrated Doctoral Education Program’ in which the Master’s program is combined with the Doctoral program. Thus, all students in SEP, including Master’s degree recipients at other universities, must start with the Master’s program and are to study for both Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

 

To acquire the degrees, students in SEP must satisfy several requirements as follows.


【Master's degree】

For a Master’s degree a student must take 30 credits or more and meet other requirements as follows:

(1)   Credits

a. 16 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects provided by the special course which she/he enrolls in.

b. 4 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects provided by other courses or departments, common subjects in SEP or institute-wide subjects, such as international communication subjects and Japanese cultures.

c. The seminar must be acquired in each term. Note that the required number of credits about the seminar might be different depending on the special course.

(2)   Thesis

The student must complete a special research, submit a thesis for the degree and take the final examination given after the submission of her/his thesis for the qualification.

 

The students qualified by the examination committee can go onto the Doctoral program with some formalities.

 

【Doctoral degree】

For a Doctoral degree a doctoral candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

(1)   Seminar in each term and Off-Campus Project must be taken.

(2)   Beside the requirement (1), 26 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects provided in the Master’s and Doctoral programs.

(3)   The candidate must complete and submit a thesis for the degree, and take the final examination and evaluation of his/her thesis.

 

The candidate who satisfies the above requirements and passes the final examination is awarded a Doctoral degree.

 

The minimum period of study is three years in total, which include both the Master’s and Doctoral program for the both degrees. Note that the above requirements are minimal and some additional requirements may be conditioned depending on the special course. All students are strongly advised to consult with their own supervisors about the study plan.

 

 

4. Tables of Course Subjects

All lectures offered in this program are given in English. The students can learn the following subjects: 1) specialized subjects in the enrolled course, 2) subjects in the other special courses relevant to the specialty, and 3) common subjects in SEP. Beside the above subjects, the students are required to take part in Off-Campus Project, i.e., internship program primarily in domestic companies. The course subjects provided by SEP are given in the following tables. Please note that the subjects might be subject to change.

 

4.0 Common subjects in SCE

Course title

Category*

Sustainable Development and Integrated Management Approach

B/I

Principles of International Co-existence

B/I

Global Chemical Sustainability

B/I

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.1 Development and Environmental Engineering (DEE) Course

Course title

Category*

Mathematical Science in Development Engineering

B

International Development Projects with Case Method

B/I

Environmental Engineering for Development

B/I

International Engineering Communication A

I

International Engineering Communication B

I

Advanced Technical Communication Skills I

B/I

Advanced Technical Communication Skills II

B/I

Advanced Course on Coastal Environments

A

Urban Environmental Engineering

A

Regional Atmospheric Environment

A

Advanced Course of Fluid Mechanics

B

Geo-Environmental Engineering

B

Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

A

Advanced Mathematical Method for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning

B

Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

B

Theory of Regional Planning Process

A

Stability Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering

A

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

B

Mechanics of Geomaterials

B

Seismic Design of Urban Infrastructures

B

Seismic Response Modification of Urban Infrastructures

A

Advanced Concrete Technology

B

Mechanics of Structural Concrete

B

Durability and maintenance of Construction Materials

A

Fracture Control Design of Steel Structures

A

Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave

B

Retrofit Engineering for Urban Infrastructures

A

Introduction to Solid Mechanics

B/I

Advanced Course on Elasticity Theory

B/I

Principles of Construction Management

B/I

Civil Engineering Analysis

B

Rural Telecommunications

A

Industrial Resources in the World

A

Basic Theories for Information Processing

A

Chemical Process System for Development

A

New Trends in Numerical Analysis

A

Welding and Joining Technology

A

Perspective Understanding of Various Kinds of Material

A

Applied Economics for Engineers

A/I

Project Evaluation for Sustainable Infrastructure

B/I

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering I

B

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering II

A

Field Work in Engineering for Sustainable Development A

 

Field Work in Engineering for Sustainable Development B

 

Development and Environmental Engineering Off-Campus Project I or II

Required

Special Experiments of Development and Environmental Engineering I, II, III, IV

Required

Seminar of Development and Environmental Engineering I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X

Required

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.2 Nuclear Engineering Course

Course title

Category*

Basic Nuclear Physics

B

Nuclear Reactor Theory

B

Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation Science

B

Nuclear Energy Systems

B

Nuclear Reactor Safety

B

Nuclear Reactor Design and Engineering

A

Nuclear Materials Science

A

Reactor Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

A

Reactor Thermal Hydrodynamics

A

Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology

A

Energy Systems and Environment

I

Plasma Science

I

Electric Engineering for Nuclear Engineer

B

Computational Fluid Dynamics

I

Experiments in Nuclear Engineering

B

Nuclear Engineering Off-Campus Project I, II

B

Seminar in Nuclear Engineering I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X

B/A

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.3 Infrastructure Metallic Materials Course

Course title

Category*

Applied Diffraction Crystallography in Metals and Alloys

B

Crystallography for Microstructural Characterization

B

Advanced Metal Physics

B

Deformation Mechanics of Solid Materials

B

Thermodynamics for Metallurgists

B

Physical Chemistry of Melts

B

Electrochemistry of Metals

B

Solid State Chemistry in Metal Oxides

B

Transport Phenomena of Metals and Alloys

B

High Temperature Strength of Metals and Alloys

A

Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

A

Microstructures of Metals and Alloys

A

Characteristics and Applications of Intermetallic Alloys

A

Diffusion in Alloys

A

Alloy Phase Diagrams

A

Advanced Ferrous and Non-ferrous Materials

A

Science and Engineering of Solidification

A

Environmental Degradation of Materials

I

Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics for Materials Science

I

Advanced Metallurgical Engineering Laboratory

Required

Materials Off-Campus Project I, II

Required

Seminar in Materials Science and Technology I-X

Required

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.4 Mechanical and Production Engineering Course

Course title

Category*

Robot Creation

A

Advanced Course of Mechanical Vibration

B

Advanced Course on Applied Energy Engineering

A

Advanced Course on Energy Physics

B

Intensive Thermal Engineering

B

Thermal Engineering in Environmental Problems

A

Theory and Practice on Analysis and Design of Linear Control Systems

B

Advanced Course of Mechanics of Materials

B

Special Lecture on Strength of Materials A

A

Special Lecture on Strength of Materials B

A

Special Lecture on Strength of Materials C

A

Special Lecture on Strength of Materials D

A

Intelligent Control

I

Computer Vision

B

Advanced Course on Basic Phenomenon of Liquid/Solid Phase Change

 

Advanced Course on Efficient Thermal Energy Utilization with Liquid/Solid Phase Change

B

Advanced Course of Fluid Power Robotics

A

Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing

A

Advanced Course of Biomechanics

A

Special Lecture on Mechano-Infra Engineering A

I

Special Lecture on Mechano-Infra Engineering B

I

Special Lecture on Mechano-Infra Engineering C

I

Special Lecture on Mechano-Infra Engineering D

I

Automotive Structural System Engineering (TAIST)

A

Automotive Comfort Mechanics Engineering (TAIST)

A

Advanced Production Engineering (TAIST)

A

Combustion Engineering (TAIST)

A

Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Engineering and Future Power Train (TAIST)

A

Basics of Automotive Design (TAIST)

A

Practice of Automotive Design (TAIST)

A

System Project Research A

I

System Project Research B

I

Seminar in Mechanical and Production Engineering A

A

Seminar in Mechanical and Production Engineering B

A

Seminar in Mechanical and Production Engineering C

A

Seminar in Mechanical and Production Engineering D

A

Mechanical and Production Engineering Off-Campus Project I

Required

Mechanical and Production Engineering Off-Campus Project II

Required

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.5 Information and Communication Technology Course

Course title

Category*

Advanced Electromagnetic Waves

B

Wireless Communication Engineering I

B

Guided Wave Circuit Theory

B

Electric Power System Analysis

A

Advanced Electronic Circuits

B

Introduction to Photovoltaics

A

Advanced Electron Devices

B

Mixed Signal Systems and Integrated Circuits

B

Topics on Communication Systems Engineering

A

VLSI Design Methodologies

B

Advanced Signal Processing

B

Quantum Information Processing

A

VLSI System Design

B

Advanced Coding Theory

B

Speech Information Processing

A

Rural Telecommunications

I

Information and Communication Technology Off-Campus Project I or II

Required

Special Experiments I - II on Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Required

Seminar I - X on Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Required

Special Lecture I - VI on Electrical and Electronic Engineering

A

Special Experiments I- II on Physical Electronics

Required

Seminar I - X on Physical Electronics

Required

Special Lecture I - VI on Physical Electronics

A

Special Experiments I - II on Communications and Integrated Systems

Required

Seminar I - X on Communications and Integrated Systems

Required

Special Lecture I - VI on Communications and Integrated Systems

A

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

4.6 Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing Course

Course title

Category*

Advanced Separation Operation

B

Transport Phenomena and Operation for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing

B

Fine Particle Engineering

B

Chemical Equipment Design and Materials

B

Chemical Engineering for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing I

B

Chemical Engineering for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing II

B

Advanced Course in Surface Properties of Organic Materials

B

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics I

B

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics II

B

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics III

B

Advanced Course in Organic and Soft Materials Chemistry

B

Advanced Course in Wettability Control of Solid Surface

B

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

A

Catalytic Process and Engineering

A

Plasma and High Temperature Processing

A

Advanced Course in Physical Properties of Organic Materials

A

Advanced Course of Organic Materials Design and Characterization

A

Advanced Course of Polymer Chemistry

A

Advanced Course in Environmental Aspects and Porous Materials

A

Life Cycle Engineering

I

Topics in Advanced Organic, Polymeric and Soft Materials

I

Topics in Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing I

I

Topics in Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing II

I

Chemical Engineering Off-Campus Project I,II

Required

Materials Science and Technology Off-Campus Project I,II

Required

Organic and Polymeric Materials Off-Campus Project I,II

Required

Seminar in Chemical Engineering I-X

Required

Seminar in Materials Science and Technology I-X

Required

Seminar in Organic and Polymeric Materials I-X

Required

* B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary

 

 

5. Syllabus of Course Subjects

 

5.0 Common subjects in SCE

Sustainable Development and Integrated Management Approach

Autumn Semester (1-1-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada, and Prof. Shinobu Yamaguchi

[Aims]

This course aims at introducing various approaches to sustainable development. The first half of the course looks at major theories of international development and how they are applied in practical situations. The latter part will take a close look at on-going development projects in selected countries with implication of role of engineering (and engineers). The students are expected to participate in discussion and analyze the project from engineering point of view within the context of “Sustainable Development” Then the course will be followed by the field trip to the development project site, possibly for conducting feasibility studies. The students are responsible to prepare, to contribute, and to express own opinions and ideas. This means, the students’ participation in classroom makes a difference.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to the course

2.    Lecture/Discussion: Development vs. Sustainable Development

3.    Lecture/Discussion: Agenda 21, Capacity 21

4.    Lecture/Discussion: Feasibility Study as a Tool of Sustainable development

5.    Group Presentation: Sustainable Development

6.    Group Presentation: Sustainable Development

7.    Introduction to development project (1):

“UN Human Security Funds (UNHSF) project “Rehabilitation of Boarding Schools and Provision of Refresher Training Course for Headmasters and Teachers in the Dzud affected Gobi Desert Provinces in Mongolia”

8.    In-class Group Exercises

9.    Introduction to development project (2):

“Application of technology to development of the World Heritage site in Lao PDR”

10.    In-class Group Exercises

11.    Group Presentation: Mongolian Team

12.    Group Presentation: Lao PDR Team

 

Principles of International Co-existence

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sachio Hirose, and Assoc. Prof. Satoshi Kojima

[Aims]

Engineers sometimes encounter difficult ethical problems In order to co-exist with others, we should know about ourselves as well as others.  In this lecture, we look into the relationship between others and us in the different levels of individual, races, corporations and nations.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Relationship between Korea and Japan

3.    Relationship between China and Japan

4.    Humanitarian mind

5.    Religion in the U.S.

6.    Religion in the Mideast

7.    International enterprise

8.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (1)

9.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (2)

10.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (3)

11.    Collaboration at the international field

12.    Discussion

13.    Summary

 

Global Chemical Sustainability

Assoc. Prof. Ilya Gridnev

[Aims]

The course deals with environmental challenges for sustainable development in chemical industry and related business. The tools and strategies to achieve environmentally benign engineering will be discussed on the examples of major sustainability challenges in industry and tools and methods to facilitate a move in right direction. The course is broad and does not require special knowledge in chemistry; basic ideas of environmentally important chemical issues will be introduced during the course. The course will also describe how efforts are made to solve the environmental problems of chemical and related industries in an international arena, and the obstacles that must be overcome in the international relations to secure sustainable engineering. Teacher-led role debates, as well as problem-based open-ended student team projects including oral and written presentations are important part of the course helping students to enhance their understanding of sustainability issues.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction of the course

2.    General approaches for the “greening of chemical industry”.

3.    Principles of sustainable and green chemical engineering.

4.    Chemistry and the Environment.

5.    Green chemistry in practice.

6.    Process intensification for green chemistry.

7.    Fuel Cells: a clean energy technology for the future.

8.    Environmental economics.

9.    Concepts of Decreasing Entropy Production and “Exergy”

10.    Governmental and International sustainability issues.

11.    Role debates: Construction of a chemical factory; group work.

12.    Student projects: Evaluation of sustainability, costs and effectiveness; group work

 

5.1 Development and Environmental Engineering (DEE) Course

Mathematical Science in Development Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukihiko Yamashita

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to provide basic mathematics for understanding control theory in mechanical production and various phenomena in the international development engineering. The linear algebra, functional analysis, and the optimization theory, which are very important bases of mathematics, are explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Linear algebra

3.    Hilbert space

4.    Least square estimation

5.    Dual space

6.    Linear operator

7.    Adjoint operator

8.    Optimization of functional

 

International Development Projects with Case Method

Spring Semester (0-2-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada and Prof. Shinobu Yamaguchi

[Aims]

This course aims at introducing practical approaches to development projects. Traditional teaching in the classroom based on lectures and exams, often do not address the need for practical, problem-solving skills. The important and crucial ability for effective project management is the ability to think, analyze, discuss, and develop solutions to problems as professionals may encounter in the field. The case method is an effective approach to strengthening these skills.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to the course

2.    Lecture/Discussion: Development & Human Development Indicator

3.    Case Method 1: “Polio Immunization Policy in Lang-Tang Province”

4.    Lecture/Discussion: Rural Development and Participation Approach

5.    Case Method 2: “International Collaboration in Developing Countries”

6.    Lecture/Discussion: Rural Development Participation

7.    Paper Writing

8.    Case Method 3: “Run before You Get Shot down?”

9.    Lecture/Discussion: Risk Management of Technological Change

10.    Case Method 4: “Academic Cooperation Program with Thailand”

11.    Lecture/Discussion: Community Development

12.    Case Method 5: “What did I do wrong?”

13.    Group Presentation/Paper Writing

 

Environmental Engineering for Development

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Hirofumi Hinode and Prof. Masakazu Sasaki and Assoc. Prof. Naoya Abe

[Aims]

This lecture outlines international environmental problems from the engineering side.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Population Growth

3.    Air Pollution

1)    Aid Rain

2)    Ozone Depletion

3)    Global Warming

4.    Marine Pest

5.    Deforestation and Desertification

6.    Energy Problem

1)    Fossil Fuel Energy and New Energy

2)    Energy Saving

7.    Waste Management

1)    Recycling

2)    Eco-business

 

International Engineering Communication A

Intensive course in September (2-0-0)

Prof. Sachio Hirose et al.

[Aims]

The subject explores principles and skills of human communication in international English and in the context of international engineering research and practice.

[Outline]

Monday/ Orientation and Introduction, Interpersonal and Group Communication, Cultural Issues

Tuesday/ Thinking and Reasoning, Student Presentation, Speaking and Listening

Wednesday/ Speaking and Listening Workshop-Student Presentation/ Speaking and Listening Workshop-Student Presentation, Technical Writing

Thursday/ International Writing, Writing Activity, Collaborative Writing and Teamwork

Friday/ Editing and Revising, Writing Activity, Writing Activity

Saturday/ Professional Presentations and Discussion, Professional Presentations and Discussion, Farewell Party

 

International Engineering Communication B

Intensive course in September (2-0-0)

Prof. Sachio Hirose et al.

[Aims]

The subject adopts a holistic view of project management emphasizing the socio-cultural and communication aspects of project management. The perspective of stakeholders, particularly the project manager will be considered.

[Outline]

Monday/ Introduction and Overview of Course, Introduction to Communication Skills for Project Managers, Organizational Strategy, Structure and Culture

Tuesday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Technology and Culture, Managing Project Time and Cost

Wednesday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Developing a Project Plan, Managing Project Risk and Quality

Thursday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Scheduling Resources, Reducing Project Duration

Friday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Leadership, Teams and Inter-Organizational Relationships, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Saturday/ Group Oral Presentations/ Group Oral Presentations/ Farewell Party

 

Advanced Technical Communication Skills I

Spring Semester (1-3-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Koji Tokimatsu and Prof. Osamu Kusakabe

[Aims and Scope]

This course is designed to improve technical communication skills.

[Outline]

1.    Engineering Communication

2.    Presentation Skills

3.    Impromptu Speaking

4.    Listening to Others

5.    Managing and Leading

6.    Stress Management

7.    Creative Thinking

8.    Steps to Good Writing

9.    Mind Mapping

10.    Perception of Self and Others

 

Advanced Technical Communication Skills II

Autumn Semester (1-3-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Koji Tokimatsu and Prof. Osamu Kusakabe

[Aims and Scope]

This course is designed to further improve technical communication skills.

1.    Adversity Quotient- (IQ and EQ will be mentioned)

2.    Constructive Communication Climate

3.    Communicating Competently with Non-verbal codes

4.    Interpersonal Conflict Management

5.    Team Building

6.    Audience Analysis

7.    Personality Profiling

8.    Report Writing

9.    Power Talk

 

Advanced Course on Coastal Environments

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Kazuo NADAOKA

[Aims and Outline]

I.     Coastal zone is subjected to large environmental impacts as well as various natural phenomena such as waves and currents. Theories and numerical simulation methods related to these aspects will be lectured with some recent topics on the improvement of coastal environments.

II.

1.    Physics of Water Waves:

Basic Theory/Nonlinear Wave Theories/Wave Breaking and Related Phenomena/Wind Waves and Random Waves/Various Wave Models and Numerical Simulation

2.    Physics of Coastal Currents: Nearshore Currents/Tidal and Ocean Currents

3.    Nearshore Sediment Transport and Beach Deformation: Mechanism of Sediment Transport/ Budget of Sediment Transport Rate and Resultant/ Beach Deformation/Control of Littoral Drift

4.    Environmental Hydraulics in Coastal Zone: Introduction/Physical Environments in Coastal Zone/Control and Improvement of Coastal Environments


Urban Environmental Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Taro URASE

[Aims and Scopes]

Fundamental understanding of sanitary and environmental engineering will be given in this lecture for civil engineers.  Phenomena observed in estuaries, tidal rivers, lakes and reservoirs will be explained together with the water quality indicators.  Environmental reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena will be explained, which are the major two fundamental areas in chemical engineering.  Environmental risk analysis for chemical substances in water environment and related statistics will be given in this class.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Water quality parameters

3.    Fundamentals in wastewater treatment

4.    Molecular diffusion, Turbulent diffusion, Dispersion

5.    Environmental Reaction Kinetics

6.    Mixing

7.    Field trip to a wastewater treatment plant

8.    Environmental Risk Analysis

[Evaluation] Attendance, Reports and Examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Regional Atmospheric Environment

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Manabu KANDA

[Aims and Scopes]

The purpose of this lecture is twofold. One is to understand the fundamental knowledge and theoretical concepts of Boundary-Layer Meteorology (BLM). The other is to review the recent applications of BLM to physical urban planning and civil engineering.

[Outline]

1.    Basic theory of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.1  Definition of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.2  Diurnal Change of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.3  Constant Flux Layer

1.4  Turbulent Transfer Process

1.5  Radiative Transfer

1.6  Energy Balance of Ground Surface

2.    Application to Physical Urban Planning

2.1  Mesoscale Circulation

2.2  Heat Island Phenomena

2.3  Micrometeorology of Forest Canopy

2.4  Micrometeorology of Urban Canopy

2.5  Energy Balance of Human-body

2.6  Numerical Prediction of Urban Climate

 

Advanced Course of Fluid Mechanics

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Syunsuke IKEDA

[Outline]

1.    Basics of Boundary Layer Flow Derivation of Boundary Layer Equation, Physical Implication

2.    Blasius Solution of Flow over Flat plate Matched Asymptotic Expansion, Singular Perturbation, Velocity, Resistance

3.    Finding of turbulence and Transition to Turbulence Stability Analysis, Orr-Sommerfeld Equation, Eigen-function

4.    Turbulence Energy Equation Derivation of Turbulence Energy Equation, Energy Balance in Pipe Flow

5.    Correlation and Energy Spectrum Wiener-Khintchine Relation, Distribution of Spectrum

6.    Kolmogorov’s Energy Spectrum Inertial Subrange, Derivation of -5/3 Power Law, Energy Source and Sink

7.    Zero-Equation Model (From View Point of Energy Equation) Derivation of Prandtl’s Mixing Length from Energy Balance Equation

8.    One Equation Model Approximation of Energy Balance Equation

9.    K-ε Model Examples

10.    LES Concept of LES, Equations

11.    Application of LES to Geophysical Flows

12.    Turbulent Jet

13.    Techniques of Laboratory Experiments

14.    Techniques of Field Observation

 

Geo-Environmental Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Jiro Takemura

[Aims and Scope]

Various aspects on soil contamination and waste disposal system, i.e., laws, fundamental theories and technologies, will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Characteristics of ground water and geochemistry

3.    Ground contamination (I) -- mechanism

4.    Ground contamination (II) -- physical laws

5.    Non-aqueous phase liquid

6.    Remediation: requirement and laws

7.    Remediation technology:

8.    Waste disposal: landfill facility

9.    Offshore landfill

10.    Monitoring and prediction methods

11.    Simulation of contaminant process

12.    Site visits

[Evaluation] Attendance, Assignments, examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by the lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Osamu Kusakabe

[Aims and Scope]

This course covers scaling laws and modeling considerations for physical modeling in geotechnical problems both for static and dynamic conditions with laboratory exercises.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction + visit TIT geotechnical centrifuge facilities

2.    Similitude and modeling principles

3.    Design of physical model and model ground preparation

4.    Modeling exercise -1: preparation of dry sand model ground

5.    Measurements strategy and sensors.

6.    Modeling exercise -2: Modeling of liquefaction in 1 G field

7.    Modeling exercise -2: continue

8.    Recent developments in physical modeling - foundation

9.    Recent development in physical modeling - excavation

10.    Recent development in physical modeling - dynamic problems

11.    Modeling exercise -3: Response of a single pile in sand during earthquake in a centrifuge

12.    Modeling exercise -3: continue

13.    Resent development in physical modeling - cold regions’ problem

14.    Examination and interview

[Evaluation] Assignments, Exercise, Examination

[Texts] Handouts on each topic will be provided by lecture.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Advanced Mathematical Method for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Daisuke FUKUDA

[Aims]

Optimization techniques for infrastructure investment will be discussed in the former half of the course, and statistical Methods for econometric analysis and travel demand analysis will be explained in the later half.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Basic Concepts in Optimization

3.    Variational Inequality and Complementarioity Problems

4.    Dynamic Optimization - Determistic?

5.    Dynamic Optimization - Stochastic?

6.    Numerical Methods

7.    Application to Investment Problem

8.    Application to Maintenance Problem

9.    Fundamentals of Econometrics

10.    Least Squares Method

11.    Generalized Least Squares Method

12.    Discrete Choice Modeling: Formulation

13.    Discrete Choice Modeling: Estimation

14.    Discrete Choice Modeling: Application

15.    Practice of Estimation

[Evaluation] Reports and Examination

[Text] Sethi, S. P. and Thompson, G.L.(2000), Optimal Control Theory? Applications to Management Science and Economics-, Kluwer Academic Publishers/ M.E. Ben-Akiva & S.Lerman: Discrete Choice Analysis, MIT Press, 1985.

 

Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Satoshi FUJII, Assoc. Prof. Daisuke FUKUDA

[Aims]

Planning theory for transportation network and facility are provided in this course. Historical developments of the theory and relationship between the theory and practice are explained in detail.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Transportation Planning History     (1) - Highway Planning

3.    Transportation Planning History     (2) - Urban Transportation

4.    Transportation Policies                 (1) - Comprehensive Planning

5.    Transportation Policies                 (2) - Transportation Demand Management

6.    Fundamentals of Transportation Network Planning

7.    Assessment and Post-evaluation of Transportation Planning

8.    Planning Process and Public Involvement

9.    Planning Practices

[Evaluation] Reports, discussion and final examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by lecture.

 

Theory of Regional Planning Process

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Tetsuo TAI

[Aims and scope]

The systems of Regional Planning and Transportation Planning are studied in this class. To achieve the goal, first we learn about the systems of those planning in Europe, USA and Japan, second we study on the fundamental principle of planning procedures and institutions. Then, we discuss on the citizen participatory process for those planning fields. This class will cover some parts of administrative court systems and strategic environmental assessment in other countries. Planning practices will be discussed during the class.

[Outline]

1.    Overview

2.    National and Regional Planning systems in Japan

3.    Planning systems in Europe and USA

4.    Fundamental theory of planning procedure

5.    Public Involvement process

6.    Administrative court system

7.    Planning and SEA

 

Stability Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Jiro TAKEMURA, Visiting Professor Osamu MURATA

[Aims and Scope]

The lecture focuses on various approaches to stability problems in geotechnical engineering, including limit equilibrium method, limit analysis and slip line method. The lecture also covers soil-structure interaction problems, seismic stability problems and recent ground improvement methods for increasing the stability of the structures.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Stability analysis

1)    limit equilibrium

2)    limit analysis

3)    slip line method

3.    Interaction problem

1)    pile-soil interaction

2)    braced wall excavation

4.    Liquefaction and countermeasures

5.    Soil improvements & reinforcement

6.    Design philosophy and design code

[Evaluation] Attendance, Assignments and Examination

[Texts] Handouts will be provided by the lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Mechanics of Geomaterials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Hideki OHTA

[Aims and Scope]

Explain mechanical characteristics of soils as geomaterials and factors influencing them.

[Outline]

1.    Laboratory element test

2.    Three dimensional stress scope and anisotropy of soil

3.    Mechanical properties of sand

4.    Mechanical properties of clay

5.    Deformation characteristics of soil and soft rock and their strain dependency

6.    Mechanical properties of soil under dynamic loading

[Evaluation] Attendance, Assignments, Examination

[Texts] Handouts on each topic will be provided by lectures.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Hideki OHTA, Assoc. Prof. Thirapong PIPATPONGSA

[Aims and scope]

The course aims to provide the theoretical framework and backgrounds of advanced geomechanics consisting of basic theories of stress-strain-strength relations of geomaterial, formulation of the rate constitutive models, numerical analyses and computational techniques. Basic to advanced Engineering examples will be introduced throughout the study to create logics of application in International Development Engineering practice.

[Outline]

1.    Mathematical foundation

2.    Elasticity and Plasticity

3.    Yield and hardening functions

4.    Failure criteria

5.    Strength anisotropy

6.    Constitutive laws

7.    Stiffness moduli

8.    Parameter determinations

9.    Numerical analyses

10.    Application in engineering practice

[Evaluation]

Apart from mid-term and final examinations, students are evaluated regularly through a series of homework assignments which expected students to show their abilities to interpret mathematical notations appeared in the theory into numerical procedures and application.

[Text] Teaching materials are distributed.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Seismic Design of Urban Infrastructures

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Professor Kazuhiko Kawashima

[Aims and Scopes]

Enhancing seismic performance of urban infrastructures is essential to mitigate loss of function of urban areas during and after a significant earthquake.  Seismic design of urban infrastructures is an important part of securing the seismic performance of urban infrastructures.  Emphasis of this lecture will be placed on the seismic design of transportation facilities including bridges and underground structures in soft soil deposits.

[Outline]

1.    Damage of urban infrastructures in past earthquakes

2.    Engineering characterization of ground motions (1)

3.    Engineering characterization of ground motions (2)

4.    Dynamic response analysis of bridges

5.    Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (1)

6.    Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (2)

7.    Strength and ductility of reinforced concrete members (3)

8.    Seismic response of bridges (1)

9.    Seismic response of bridges (2)

10.    Seismic design (1)

11.    Seismic design (2)

12.    Performance-based seismic design

13.    Evaluations of seismic vulnerability

14.    Seismic retrofit

[Evaluation] Report and Examination

[Text] Original texts are provided by the lecturer. They can be downloaded from HP.

[Prerequisites] Require basic knowledge on structural analysis and dynamics of structures.

 

Seismic Response Modification of Urban Infrastructures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Professor Kazuhiko KAWASHIMA

[Aims and Scopes]

A variety of seismic response modification technologies are effectively used to mitigate damage of urban infrastructures during a significant earthquake. Isolation of underground structures from the surrounding soft soils is often used to mitigate the response. Various damper technologies are used in not only standard bridges but also long-span bridges. Pocking isolation is attracting increased interest. Emphasis of the lecture will be places on the seismic design of transportation facilities including bridges and underground structures in soft soil deposits.

[Outline]

1.    Demand of seismic response modification based on past damage

2.    Response modification using viscous damper

3.    Period shift in using seismic isolation

4.    Effect of inelastic response of columns in seismic isolation

5.    Effective of poundings

6.    Design practice of isolator and dampers

7.    Design practice of seismic isolation

8.    Implementation of seismic isolation

9.    Technical development in seismic isolation

10.    Seismic response modification of superstructures

11.    Rocking isolation

12.    Application of seismic isolation to seismic retrofit

13.    Isolation to underground structures

[Evaluation] Report and Examination

[Texts] Original texts are provided by the lecturer. They can be downloaded from HP.

[Prerequisites] Require basic knowledge on structural analysis and dynamics of structures.

 

Advanced Concrete Technology

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Nobuaki OTSUKI

[Aims and Scopes]

Lectures on the state of the art of concrete technology will be presented, including some topics related to developing countries.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Cementitious materials－past, present and future

3.    Structure of hardened concrete

4.    Strength

5.    Cements (1)

6.    Cements (2)

7.    Admixtures (1)

8.    Admixtures (2)

9.    Aggregates

10.    Light weight Aggregates

11.    Flowable concrete, including anti-washout concrete

12.    Pre-stressed concrete

13.    Durability

14.    Maintenance

[Evaluation] By examination

[Texts] Ref. Concrete, Prentice Hall

[Prerequisites] None, however, basic knowledge of undergraduate level may be necessary

 

Mechanics of Structural Concrete

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Junichiro NIWA

[Aims and Scopes]

Fundamental mechanical behaviors of structural concrete will be explained.

Some concepts for the limit state design method will also be given.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Structural Design Concept of Concrete Structures

3.    Ultimate Limit States

3.1  Flexural Capacity of RC Members

3.2  Capacity of RC Members Subjected to Combined Flexural Moment and Axial Force

3.3  Shear Capacity of RC Members

3.4  Application of Fracture Mechanics

3.5  Size Effect in Diagonal Tension Strength

3.6  Lattice Model Analysis

3.7  Torsion Capacity of RC Members

4.    Serviceability Limit State

5.    Fatigue Limit States

6.    Special Topics

[Evaluation] Attendance, Reports and Examination

[Text] Lecture notes will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Durability and maintenance of Construction Materials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Nobuaki OTSUKI

[Aim]

Lectures on durability and maintenance of construction materials including concrete and steel, especially related to developing countries.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction and fundamental theories

2.    Corrosion of steel- Introduction

3.    Corrosion mechanism (1)

4.    Corrosion mechanism (2)

5.    Prevention methods

6.    Durability of concrete materials and structures

7.    Deterioration mechanisms (Alkali aggregate reaction, carbonation)

8.    Deterioration mechanism (Chloride attack, chemical attack)

9.    Prevention methods

10.    Reinforced plastics durability

11.    Maintenance strategy

12.    Life Cycle cost

13.    Life cycle story of structures in marine environment

14.    Environmental effects

[Evaluation] By examination

[Text] Handouts will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] Fundamental knowledge of undergraduate course

 

Fracture Control Design of Steel Structures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Chitoshi MIKI

[Aims]

Damage cases in steel structures are categorized and the control design concepts for fracture are lectured.

[Outline]

1.    Classification of Fracture Modes if Steel Structures

2.    Damage Cases I Steel Structures during Earthquakes

3.    Fundamental Concepts of Fracture Mechanics

4.    Fracture Toughness of Steels

5.    Predominant Factors of Brittle Fracture

6.    Fatigue Strength of Structural Elements

7.    Nominal Stress Based Fatigue Design

8.    Structural Stress Based Fatigue Design

9.    Quality Control of Structural Elements

10.    Fatigue Strength Improvement Methods

11.    Maintenance of Steel Bridges

12.    Characteristics and Prevention of Brittle Fracture during Earthquakes

13.    Lessons learned from Failure

14.    Discussions: Case Studies

[Evaluation] 5 Reports (50%), Examinations (50%)

 

Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sohichi HIROSE

[Outline]

I.     Lecture on vibration and elastodynamic theory and application to engineering problems.

II.

1.    Theory of vibration

2.    Elastodynamic theory

3.    Analytical and computational methods

4.    Engineering applications

 

Retrofit Engineering for Urban Infrastructures

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Chitoshi MIKI

[Aims]

Maintenance problems in urban infrastructures including damage cases, repair/retrofitting methods, and health evaluation are presented.

[Outline]

1.    Recent Problems in Urban Infrastructures

2.    Classification and Causes of Deterioration of Infrastructures

3.    Life Cycle Cost Evaluation

4.    Strategy of Health and Damage Assessment of Existing Structures

5.    Inspection and Measurements

6.    Application and Recent Problems of Nondestructive Evaluations

7.    Health Monitoring Systems with Sensors for Damage Detection

8.    Evaluation of Actual Strengths of Existing Structures

9.    Ultimate Strengths of Deteriorated Structural Elements

10.    Retrofitting of Corroded Structural Elements

11.    Seismic Retrofitting of Deteriorated Structural Elements

12.    Fatigue Retrofitting of Deteriorated Structural Elements

13.    Strengths of Repaired Structural Elements and Structures

14.    Discussion: Case Studies

[Evaluation] 5 Reports (50%), examination (50%)

 

Introduction to Solid Mechanics

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Anil C. WIJEYEWICKREMA

[Aims]

The course is designed for the students to attain the following four objectives:

(1)   Understand index notation used in equations in any subject area.

(2)   Understand the fundamentals of stresses and strains.

(3)   Obtain a good knowledge of linear elasticity.

(4)   To be able to formulate and solve basic problems in solid mechanics.

[Outline]

1.    Mathematical preliminaries -- Index notation

2.    Mathematical preliminaries -- Vectors and Cartesian tensors

3.    Mathematical preliminaries - Eigen-value problems, vector and tensor calculus

4.    Stress and strain - Stresses, traction and equilibrium equations

5.    Stress and strain - Principal stress and maximum shear stress

6.    Stress and strain - Strain tensor

7.    Stress and strain - Cylindrical polar coordinates

8.    Stress and strain - Spherical coordinates

9.    Linear elasticity? Hooke’s law

10.    Linear elasticity? Introduction to anisotropic elasticity

11.    Elastostatic plane problems - Classification of two-dimensional elasticity problems

12.    Elastostatic plane problems - Airy stress functions

13.    Elastostatic plane problems - Infinite plate problem and Kirsch solution

14.    Elastostatic plane problems - Infinite plane with a uniform body force in a circular region

15.    Elastostatic plane problems - Hertz solution

[Evaluation] Homework - 20%, Quizzes - 20% and Final exam - 60%

[Texts] Timoshenko, S. P. and Goodier, J. N., 1970, “Theory of Elasticity”, 3rd edition, Mc-Graw-Hill, New York / Barber, J. R., 2002, “Elasticity”, 2nd edition, Kluwer, Dordrecht.

[Prerequisites] None

 

Advanced Course on Elasticity Theory

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Anil C. WIJEYEWICKREMA

[Aims and Scope]

Non-linear elastic behavior is studied in detail. Anisotropic elasticity will also be introduced.

[Outline]

1.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Mathematical preliminaries (Cartesian tensors)

2.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Mathematical preliminaries (Tensor algebra)

3.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Configurations and motions)

4.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Deformation gradient and deformation of volume and surface elements)

5.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Strain, stretch, extension and shear)

6.    Finite Elastic Deformations -- Kinematics (Geometrical interpretation of the deformation)

7.    Analysis of motion -- Deformation and strain rates

8.    Balance laws

9.    Stress tensors -- Cauchy stress tensor

10.    Stress tensors -- Nominal stress tensor

11.    Conjugate stress analysis

12.    Constitutive laws

13.    Anisotropic Elasticity -- Linear anisotropic elasticity

14.    Anisotropic Elasticity -- Lekhnitskii formalism

15.    Anisotropic Elasticity -- Stroh formalism

[Evaluation] Home Work Assignments and Examination

[Texts] Holzapfel, G. A., 2001, “Nonlinear solid mechanics”, John Wiley, Chichester.

Ogden, R. W., 1984, “Non-linear elastic deformations”, Ellis Horwood, Chichester, also published by Dover publications, New York in 1997. Ting, T. C. T., 1996, “Anisotropic elasticity”, Oxford University Press, New York.

[Prerequisites] Students should have previously followed a course on Fundamentals of Elasticity or Introduction to Solid Mechanics.

 

Principles of Construction Management

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Keisuke MATSUKAWA

[Aims and Scopes]

Considering international construction projects, elements of construction/project management will be lectured focusing on basic knowledge/skills/methodology, such as scheduling, cost management, risk management, bid, contract, legal issues, and project cash flow.

[Outline]

1.    Course Introduction/ General Flow and Scheme of Construction Project (1)

2.    General Flow and Scheme of Construction Project (2), - Bid/Contract (1)

3.    Bid/Contract (2)

4.    Time Management (1)

5.    Time Management (2)

6.    Cost Management (1)

7.    Cost Management (2)

8.    Estimation

9.    Project Funding / Cash Flow

10.    Special Topics on Management (1), - Client Management -

11.    Risk Management

12.    Legal Issue, Claim (1)

13.    Legal Issue, Claim (2)

14.    Special Topics on Management (2), - Project Case - / Course Closure

[Evaluation]

Final Report (50%) + Exercise (30%) + Participation (20%)

[Text] “Construction Management” by Daniel Halpin/ “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” by PMI

[Prerequisites] None

 

Civil Engineering Analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sohichi HIROSE

[Amis and outline]

I.     Lecture on fundamentals of forward and inverse analyses of initial and boundary value problems in civil engineering

II.

1.    Variational method

2.    Weighted residual method

3.    Galerkin method and finite element method

4.    Linearized inverse problems

5.    Generalized inverse matrix

6.    Instability and regularization of inverse problems

 

Rural Telecommunications

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada

[Aims]

Telecommunications enable the communications instantly between any points in the world. Moreover, it has become common understanding that the telecommunication infrastructure is indispensable for the development of the industry and economy. However, the reality is very severe in the developing world, especially in rural and remote areas. Imbalance of the distribution of telecommunications in the world has been intolerable for the long time. This lecture overviews the historical aspects and the enabling technologies of rural telecommunications, both in the social and the technical aspects.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction: Role of telecommunications in the developing areas

2.    Historical overview of the rural telecommunications - “Missing Link” in 1984

3.    Current status of the rural telecommunications - 20 years after “Missing Link”

4.    Access infrastructure (1) - Use of amateur radio technology

5.    Access infrastructure (2) - Cellular and personal communication systems

6.    Access infrastructure (3) - Satellite communications

7.    Access infrastructure (4) - TCP/IP based wireless network

8.    Access infrastructure (5) - IEEE 802.11/16/20

9.    Access infrastructure (6) - IEEE 802.22: Cognitive radio

10.    Access infrastructure (7) - Power line communications

11.    Information technology (1) - User terminals

12.    Information technology (2) - Open source for rural telecommunications

13.    Case study taken from ITU-D FG7 database

14.    Case presentations by students

 

Basic Theories for Information Processing

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukihiko Yamashita

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to provide basic techniques of statistical processing and optimization for international development engineering. In order to understand those techniques basic mathematics for them is also provided.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Eigenvalue decomposition and singular value decomposition

3.    Generalized inverses of matrix

4.    Maximum gradient method

5.    Conjugate gradient method

6.    Newton method

7.    Quasi-Newton method

8.    Lagrange’s method

9.    Penalty method

10.    Maximum likelihood estimator

11.    Bayesian estimator

12.    Cramer-Rao lower bound

 

Chemical Process System for Development

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Hirofumi Hinode, and Assoc. Prof. Ryuichi Egashira

[Aims]

The lecture instructs the conceptual basis necessary for chemical process synthesis under consideration of various present conditions in developing regions. The respective unit processes essential to protect environments are introduced as well.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Treatment of wastewater from chemical process

3.    Treatment of exhaust gas from chemical process

4.    Present condition of CO2 discharge

5.    Solid waste treatment process

6.    Role of industry in sound material-cycle society

(Two or three weeks for each of 2.-6.)

 

Industrial Resources in the World

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Ryuichi Egashira

[Aims]

The lecture explains present conditions of resources, e.g., energy, mineral, and problems of the respective resources. Impact on environment by resource development, especially water pollution by wastewater, is also discussed to know the recycling and effective utilization of inorganic resources.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Resources

3.    Resources and Industry

4.    Respective Resources

5.    Present condition of resources and industry in the world

6.    Present conditions of resources and industry for respective regions

(Several weeks for each of 4. and 6)

 

New Trends in Numerical Analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Yoshihiro Mochimaru

[Aims]

Inclusive targets are: treatment of partial differential equations, multiplicity of solutions, stability, and spectral finite difference analysis.

[Outline]

1.    Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

2.    Possibility of Existence of Solutions

3.    Multiplicity of Solutions

4.    Discretization

5.    Stability with Respect to Time

6.    Spectral Decomposition

7.    Conformal Mapping

8.    Spectral Finite Difference Analysis

 

Welding and Joining Technology

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Kunio Takahashi

[Aims]

Welding and joining processes are the key technology in the industry. The processes will be reviewed including recent advanced processes. Phenomena and mechanisms of the processes will be explained based on material science, mechanics, and electrical engineering.

[Outline]

1.    History of welding and joining processes

2.    Required condition for welding and joining processes

3.    Method and its classification

4.    Arc welding phenomena

5.    Arc welding power sources and equipments

6.    Cutting

7.    Materials and their behavior in welding and joining

8.    Metallurgy of steel and heat treatment

9.    Heat input and cooling rate

10.    Weld defects

11.    Mechanical properties of weld joints

12.    Residual stress and weld deformation

13.    Weld design

 

Perspective Understanding of Various Kinds of Material

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Kunio Takahashi

[Aims]

Material properties such as latent heat, electric conductance, diffusion coefficient, elasticity, strength, etc... will be explained for variety of materials such as metals, ceramics, semiconductors, concretes, composites, etc... from the universal view point using bases of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermo-dynamics, etc...

[Outline]

1.    Physics for an universal feature of materials

2.    Electric properties of materials

3.    Mechanical properties of materials

4.    Thermal properties of materials

5.    Chemical properties of materials

6.    Metals

7.    Insulators

8.    Semi-conductors

9.    Ceramics

10.    Carbon steels

11.    Concrete

 

Applied Economics for Engineers

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Naoya Abe

[Aims]

This course aims to provide basic concepts and theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics to potential engineering graduate students for their easy (but not complete) access to current economic topics and the fields of applied economics such as environmental economics and development economics.

[Outline]

1.    Microeconomics (1): consumer: choice and demand

2.    Microeconomics (2): firm: production and supply

3.    Microeconomics (3): market mechanism

4.    Microeconomics (4): limits of the market

5.    Macroeconomics (1): national income

6.    Macroeconomics (2): economic growth

7.    Macroeconomics (3): exchange rates

8.    Environmental Economics (1): market failure and environmental policies

9.    Environmental Economics (2): externalities and incentives

10.    Environmental Economics (3): basic idea of the economic valuation of the environment

11.    Development economics (1): wealth distribution and poverty

12.    Development economics (2): government and policies

13.    Development economics (3): foreign direct investment and trade

14.    Discussion: applied economics and engineering

 

Project Evaluation for Sustainable Infrastructure

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Assoc. Prof. Shinya Hanaoka

[Background]

This course aims to provide the methods necessary to undertake project evaluation for sustainable infrastructure. The methods comprise of microeconomics background, cost estimation, cost benefit analysis, impact analysis, comprehensive judgment and life cycle cost analysis. Case studies of various infrastructures are also provided.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Basic Theory of Cost Benefit Analysis

3.    Measurement Method of Benefit

4.    Cost Estimation

5.    Impact Assessment

6.    Applied Techniques to Quantify Cost and Benefit

7.    Financial Analysis

8.    Life Cycle Cost Analysis

9.    Transport Infrastructure (1) Road, Railway, Bridge

10.    Transport Infrastructure (2) Airport, Port, Waterway

11.    Urban Infrastructure

12.    Water Infrastructure

13.    Energy Infrastructure

14.    Waste Infrastructure

 

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering I

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Unfixed: Visiting Professor

[Aims and Scope]

Advanced topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering are given by a visiting professor in English.

 

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering II

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Unfixed: Visiting Professor

[Aims and Scope]

Advanced topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering are given by a visiting professor in English.

 

International Development Engineering Field Work A and B

A : Spring Semester (0-0-1) / B : Autumn Semester (0-0-1)

Chair, Department of International Development Engineering

[Aims]

Students shall plan and practice the activities related to the international development engineering. Through the experience of these activities, the students can learn the connection between the course works and the real development.

[Outline]

1.    Approval of the working plan by supervisor and department head

2.    Activities (more than one week)

3.    Submission of the report to supervisor and department head

4.    Oral presentation of the report

(Examples of activities)

●     Internship or training in foreign or domestic companies.

●     Internship or working experience in the organizations related to the international development.

●     Field study related to the lectures given in the department.

●     Review and survey of state-of-art technologies by participating to an international conference. Visit of other research institution to give presentation or to discuss on research topic, by utilizing this occasion.

 

Development and Environmental Engineering Off-Campus Project I

Spring Semester (0-4-0)                                                for Doctor Degree

Development and Environmental Engineering Off-Campus Project II

Autumn Semester (0-4-0)                                              for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

Either of above two projects is required for Doctoral degree. The student will take part in an actual project done by an institution or private company.  Project period is from three to six months, in which the student should work more than 160 hrs in total.  Through this internship projects the student will experience the actual practice in her/his own field and have proper prospects of her/his future profession.

 

Special Experiments of Development and Environmental Engineering I, III

1st (0-0-1)                                                                   for Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Experiments, exercises and field works on topics relating to each field under the supervision by each supervisor and course coordinator.

 

Special Experiments of Development and Environmental Engineering II, IV

2nd Semester (0-0-1)                                                    for Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Experiments, exercises and field works on topics relating to each field under the supervision by each supervisor and course coordinator.

 

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering I, III

1st Semester (0-1-0)                                                     for Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Colloquium on topics relating to each course by means of reading research papers and books, and discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator.

 

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering II, IV

2nd Semester (0-1-0)                                                    for Master Degree

[Aims and scope]

Colloquium on topics relating to each course by means of reading research papers and books, and discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator.

 

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering V, VII, IX

1st Semester (0-2-0)                                                     for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

All are offered for Master degree holders. Advanced and high level researches including colloquium, practice and experiment are required.

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering VI, VIII, X

2nd Semester (0-2-0)                                                    for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

All are offered for Master degree holders. Advanced and high level researches including colloquium, practice and experiment are required.

 

5.2 Nuclear Engineering Course

Basic Nuclear Physics

2008 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Masayuki IGASHIRA

[Aims]

Lecture on nuclear physics will be given as a basic subject of nuclear engineering.

[Outline]

1.    General Properties of Nuclei (Binding Energy, Statistics, Mass Formula, etc)

2.    Nuclear Structure (Free Fermi Gas Model, Shell Models, Collective Models)

3.    Nuclear Reactions (Formal Theory, Optical Model, Direct Reactions, Compound Nuclear Reactions, Statistical Model)

 

Nuclear Reactor Theory

2009 Spring Semester (2-1-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Hiroshi SEKIMOTO, Assoc. Prof. Toru OBARA

[Aims]

This course will provide an overview of the nuclear energy system and material transmutation system, and lectures on generation, reaction, transport and utilization of neutrons. Calculation and analysis technique appeared in this course will be mastered through exercises and discussions.

[Outline]

1.    Neutron Physics of Fission and Fusion Reaction

2.    Neutron Transport

3.    Multigroup Diffusion Theory

4.    Nuclear Reactor Kinetics

5.    Neutron Slowingdown and Thermalization

6.    Nuclear Reactor Core Design

7.    Fuel Burnup

8.    Evaluation will be by homework exercise, and final examination

 

Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation Science

2007 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yasuhisa IKEDA, Assoc. Prof. Yoshihisa MATSUMOTO, Prof. Yasuhiko FUJII

[Aims]

The aim of this lecture is to learn fundamental knowledge on radio-chemistry (nuclear chemistry), radiation science, including radiation-chemistry, and radiation-material interaction. In addition, introductive lectures are given on the topics relating radiation protection and stable isotopes.

[Outline]

1.    History of nuclear chemistry

2.    Structure and properties of the atomic nucleus

3.    Types of radioactive decay and decay law

4.    Interaction of radiation (α, β and γ-rays) with matter

5.    Measurement of nuclear radiation

6.    Mechanism of nuclear fission and nuclear reactors

7.    Environmental behavior of radioactive substances

8.    Biological effects of radiation

9.    Radiation protection and safery

10.    Application of radiation technology

11.    Stable isotope measurement and isotope effects

 

Reactor Thermal Hydrodynamics

2007 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Minoru TAKAHASHI, Prof. Hiroyasu MOCHIZUKI (Univ. of Fukui)

[Aims]

The purpose of this lecture is to study the fundamentals of heat generation, cooling, energy transport and energy conversion in various kinds of fission and fusion reactors, and to understand nuclear energy systems.

[Outline]

1.    Heat Generation and Its Transport Systems

2.    Heat Conduction in Fuel Matrixes

3.    Heat Transfer by Fluid Flow

4.    Heat Transfer with Phase Change

5.    Thermo-Hydraulic Phenomena in a Two-Phase Flow

 

Nuclear Reactor Safety

2009 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Masaki SAITO, Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA

[Aims]

This subject aims to introduce safety principles for nuclear power plants.

[Outline]

1.    Safety Characteristics of LWR and FBR

2.    Safety Culture

3.    Nuclear Reactor Accidents

4.    Safety Improvements and Advanced Nuclear Reactors

 

Nuclear Energy Systems

2007 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA, Assoc. Prof. Shunji IIO

[Aims]

An introductory course is given to the nuclear power reactor systems including fission power reactors and fusion reactors. Fundamental principles governing nuclear fission chain reactions and fusion are described in a manner that renders the transition to practical nuclear reactor design methods. Also future nuclear reactor systems are discussed with respect to generation of energy, fuel breeding, incineration of radio-active materials and safety.

[Outline]

1.    Principles of Nuclear Reactor Design

2.    Light Water Reactor Power Plant

3.    Fast Breeder Reactor Plant

4.    Fundamentals of Fusion Reactors

5.    Fusion Reactor Design


Energy Systems and Environment

2008 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukitaka KATO, Prof. Yoshio YOSHIZAWA

[Aims]

The lecture is to provide knowledge of advanced energy systems for the sustainable global environment. A variety of energy sources and usage systems, related thermodynamics and transport phenomena in the systems, and the possibility of the systems are discussed. The feasibility of renewable and nuclear energy systems, and technologies for energy conversion, and also the studies on hydrogen production and fuel cell are provided.

[Outline]

1.    Effects of Fossil Fuel Burning on the Global Environment

2.    General Aspects of Energy and Environmental Problems

3.    Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies

 

Nuclear Materials Science

2008 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Toyohiko YANO

[Aims]

This is the only lecture concerning materials issues, including nuclear fuels and incore materials, of nuclear fission and fusion reactors. The basis is materials science. The topics including are: manufacturing methods of nuclear fuels, structures of fuels and fuel elements, moderators, control materials, blanket materials, and structural materials. Another emphasis is put on fundamentals of radiation damage and irradiation effects of nuclear reactor materials.

[Outline]

1.    Components of LWR, HWR, LMFBR reactors and material selection

2.    Radiation Damage of Materials

3.    Physical and Chemical Properties of U, UO2, and PuO2

4.    Fabrication Process of Nuclear Fuels

5.    Fission and Fusion Reactor Materials

 

Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology

2009 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Toshiyuki HATTORI, Assoc. Prof. Yoshiyuki OGURI

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to present an overview of accelerator-based research and engineering, which is a growing and vibrant scientific area. Principles of operation of charged particle accelerators with different schemes are briefly explained. The lecture on the accelerators is followed by discussion on the application of accelerators in science and technology, ranging from fundamental research to medical use.

[Outline]

1.    Ion sources and electron guns

2.    Operating principles of charged particle accelerators

3.    Optics of particle beams

4.    Accelerator-based fundamental research

5.    Application of accelerators in industry

6.    Medical application of accelerators

 

Plasma Science

2007 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi AKATSUKA, Prof. Takayuki AOKI

[Aims]

This subject aims to introduce fundamental physics of plasmas and their applications. This lecture also covers experimental methods to generate plasmas, diagnostics, fundamental equations to describe weakly ionized plasmas, applications for material processing, and high density plasmas.

[Outline]

1.    Fundamental Concepts in Plasmas

2.    Plasma Generation

3.    Governing Equations of Plasmas

4.    Plasma Properties

5.    Plasma Applications

 

Reactor Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

2008 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yasuhisa IKEDA, Prof. Yasuhiko FUJII

[Aims]

Technologies in nuclear fuel cycle, e.g., fuel fabrication, uranium enrichment, fuel reprocessing, waste management, will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Uranium chemistry

3.    Properties of actinide elements

4.    Mining and refining of nuclear fuel materials

5.    Nuclear fuel cycle

6.    Chemistry of coolant

7.    Corrosion in reactors

8.    Reactor maintenance

9.    Radioactive waste treatment

10.    Radioactive waste disposal

11.    Application of nuclear energy to chemical industries

 

Electric Engineering for Nuclear Engineer

2008 Autumn Semester (1-1-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Ryuichi SHIMADA

[Aims]

This course is intended for graduate students of nuclear engineering. This lecture provides a modern electric power system related to the nuclear power plants. It is given on the electric power system covering power generation, transmission, power electronics and the fusion machine.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Components of power system

3.    Control of power and frequency

4.    Control of voltage and power flow

5.    Stability limits

6.    Power electronics

7.    DC high voltage transmission

8.    Flexible AC transmission system

9.    Fusion power plants

 

Computational Fluid Dynamics

2008 Autumn Semester (1-1-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Takayuki AOKI

[Aims]

This course will provide numerical methods to study fluid dynamics on computers. Not only knowledge of numerical schemes but also practical skills to execute numerical simulation will be obtained. By solving a lot of sample problems given in the class, programming, editting and compiling techniques will be mastered.

[Outline]

1.    Overview of Computational Fluid Dynamics

2.    Classification of partial differential equations

3.    Numerical methods for hyperbolic equation

4.    Numerical methods for parabolic and ellipsoidal equations.

5.    Algorithms for Sparse matrix solver.

6.    Typical schemes for compressible and incompressible fluids

7.    Parallel computing of CFD

8.    Visualization of CFD

 

Nuclear Reactor Design and Engineering

2008 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even years)

Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA

[Aims]

The lectures provide a basic principle of nuclear power reactors, advanced theories of nuclear reactor kinetics and thermal hydraulics and their applications, and in-depth understanding of nuclear reactor safety. With the fundamental knowledge of nuclear reactor physics as prerequisite, the lectures will cover the theory and practices in nuclear reactor core design and safety evaluation.

[Outline]

1.    Design target and approaches, review of nuclear and thermal hydraulics principles

2.    Core nuclear characteristics and design, fast reactors and thermal reactors

3.    Nuclear reactor dynamics including one-point kinetics,

4.    Perturbation theory, reactivity feedbacks

5.    Thermal-hydraulics design, design limits, hot spot factors for LWRs and LMFBRs

6.    Subchannel analysis

7.    Structural engineering and design principle

8.    LWR plant safety systems and plant dynamics simulation

9.    Probabilistic safety analysis - Introduction to risk-informed design approach

10.    Nuclear reactor safety target, reactor protection systems, EPZ

11.    Integrated primary system reactor - IRIS and safety by design

12.    LMFBR design practices of the MONJU plant

 

Experiments in Nuclear Engineering (J)

Spring Semester (0-0-2)

[Aims]

To obtain basic experimental technique and experience, special experimental work is made at nuclear research facilities outside Tokyo Institute of Technology. These experiments are scheduled during or prior summer vacation for 1 week. Students belonging to the nuclear engineering course are strongly recommended to attend one of the following programs.

[Outline]

1.    Nuclear reactor physics experiments at the Kyoto University Reactor.

2.    Nuclear reactor physics experiments at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

 

Nuclear Engineering Off-Campus Project I

Spring Semester (0-4-0)

Academic Advisor

Nuclear Engineering Off-Campus Project II

Autumn Semester (0-4-0)

Academic Advisor

[Aims & Outline]

Students can participate in Off-Campus Projects. The projects provided by out-side organizations of universities, research institutes, industries, administrative agencies etc. Duration of each Off-Campus Project is from 3 months to 6 months (minimum time is 160 hours). The Off-Campus Projects I or II is depended with duration time of the project.

 

Seminar in Nuclear Engineering I - IV (J)

Master’s Course: Spring Semester: I, III, Autumn Semester: II, IV (0-1-0)

[Aims & Outline]

Compulsory subject for Master Course students. This program is conducted through reading of selected books and papers and discussions on the topics in the relevant scientific field with advising professors.

 

Seminar in Nuclear Engineering V- X (J)

Doctoral Course: Spring Semester: V, VII, IX, Autumn Semester: VI, VIII, X (0-2-0)

[Aims & Outline]

This subject is an advanced program for students in Doctoral Course, conducted in the same way as in the colloquium.

 

(Note)  (J): Joint classes of Japanese Language Course and International Course.

 

5.3 Infrastructure Metallic Materials Course

Applied Diffraction Crystallography in Metals and Alloys

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Yoshio Nakamura

[Aims]

Fundamentals of crystallography and structural characterization by diffraction technique are introduced especially to students who study metallurgy.

[Outline]

1.    Symmetry description of crystal

2.    How to describe structure of crystals

3.    Crystal symmetry and physical properties

4.    Ordered structure and modulated structure

5.    Diffraction from ideal and imperfect crystals

6.    X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques for structural analysis and characterization

 

Crystallography for Microstructural Characterization

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Toshiyuki Fujii

[Aims]

This class offers methods of determining the crystal structure and characterizing the microstructure of metals. Students will learn about the basic crystallography, stereographic projection, x-ray and electron diffraction, and electron microscopy. Quizzes are given out to the students in every class.

[Outline]

1.    Lattices and crystal structures

2.    Stereographic projection

3.    Reciprocal lattice

4.    X-ray diffraction

5.    Electron diffraction

 

Advanced Metal Physics

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Ji Shi

[Aims & Outline]

This course is designed to introduce first-year graduate students to the fundamentals and recent developments in solid state physics, especially in relation to metals and alloys. Emphasis is placed on the electronic structures of solids and related properties. Starting from introductory quantum mechanics, the course covers following topics: atomic structure, bonds in metallic and nonmetallic solids, band structure and semiconductors, transition metals and ferromagnetism, physics and applications of thin solid films.

 

Deformation and Mechanics of Solid Materials

2008 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Susumu Onaka and Prof. Masaharu Kato

[Aims]

Concepts of linear elasticity (stress, strain, Hooke’s law, etc.) will be introduced first. Then, lattice defects pertinent to understand mechanical properties of materials are discussed with emphasis on the dislocation theory.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Traction and stress

3.    Distortion and strain

4.    Hooke’s law and elastic strain energy

5.    Lattice defects and dislocations

6.    Stress-strain curves

7.    Strengthening mechanisms

 

Thermodynamics for Metallurgists

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Kenichi Kawamura

[Aims]

Thermodynamics is a powerful tool for the material processing and design. This lecture provides the understanding of the thermodynamics from the basics to the applications, and extends to the defect chemistry in solid oxide.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Basics of thermodynamics

3.    Gibbs energy

4.    Phase diagram and rule

5.    Activity

6.    Chemical reaction

7.    Thermodynamic table

8.    Measurement for thermodynamic data

9.    Crystal defects

10.    Solid state ionics

11.    Application of solid state ionics I

12.    Application of solid state ionics II

 

Physical Chemistry of Melts

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Masahiro Susa

[Aims]

This lecture mainly centers upon thermodynamics of metal and its oxide melts. The term of ‘melts’ essentially means what the term of ‘liquid’ does and is often used, in particular, when one refers to the state of substances which are melted at high temperatures. In this usage, for example, liquid iron is a kind of melt but liquid water is not. Many metallic materials are produced via the state of melts and thus understanding of physico-chemical properties of melts is essential to metallic materials process designing and its optimization. This lecture ranges from fundamental to slightly applied thermodynamics relevant to metals, including phase diagrams. The final goal is to learn how to use the concept of activity and how to interpret phase diagrams, in particular, for ternary systems containing melts, through many exercises.

[Outline]

1.    Basic Thermodynamics

First law, Internal energy and enthalpy, Second law, Entropy, Third law, Gibbs energy and chemical potential, Chemical equilibria and phase rule, Ellingham diagram

2.    Activity

Law of mass action and concept of activity, Raoultian and Henrian standard activities, Henrian activities by mole fraction and mass% expressions, Interaction parameters, Basicity

3.    Phase diagram for binary system

Lever rule, and eutectic and peritectic systems

4.    Phase diagram for ternary system

Method of determining composition, Isoplethal studies in systems containing eutectic reactions, Alkemade lines and composition triangles, Isothermal sections, Isoplethal studies in systems containing peritectic reactions

 

Electrochemistry of Metals

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Atsushi Nishikata

[Aims]

This course provides a fundamental of electrochemistry for understanding the corrosion phenomena of metals and alloys.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Electrochemical thermodynamics (I) Electrode potential, Nernst equation

3.    Electrochemical thermodynamics (II) Potentiometric titrations

4.    Electrochemical thermodynamics (III) Potential - pH diagram

5.    Electrochemical kinetics (I) Mass transfer, rate-determining step

6.    Electrochemical kinetics (II) Polarization curve, Butler-Volmer equation

7.    Electrochemical kinetics (III) Tafel extrapolation, Polarization resistance

8.    Anodic dissolution mechanism of metals

9.    Anodic dissolution mechanism of alloys

10.    Passivation of metals and alloys

11.    Forms of corrosion of Stainless steels

12.    Corrosion of metals, low-alloy-steels, Al, Cu, Ti

 

Solid State Chemistry in Metal Oxides

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Toshio Maruyama

[Aims & Outline]

This lecture is focused on physico-chemical properties of metal oxides at elevated temperatures from the viewpoint of solid state chemistry. The topics are

(1)   Nature of chemical bond in metal oxides

(2)   Thermodynamics

(3)   Defect chemistry

(4)   Diffusion and ionic conduction

(5)   High Temperature oxidation of metals

(6)   Solid state reaction

 

Transport Phenomena of Metals and Alloys

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Miyuki Kanazawa

[Aims]

The lecture focuses on the basic transport phenomena such as flow pattern of liquid, mass and heat transport in liquid and solid and reaction rate at the interface between different phases, which can be seen in the metal smelting, the production process of electrical materials and so on.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Mass transport

1)    Fick’s law of diffusion

2)    Shell mass balances and boundary conditions

3)    Steady-state diffusion

4)    Nonsteady-state diffusion

3.    Momentum transport

1)    Newton’s law of viscosity

2)    Navier-Stokes equation

3)    Laminar flow and turbulent flow

4)    Friction factors

4.    Energy transport

1)    Fourier’s law of heat conduction

2)    Shell energy balances and boundary conditions

5.    Dimensional analysis

1)    Buckingham’s pi theorem

2)    Dimensionless numbers for forced convection and free convection

3)    Dimensionless number for heat conduction

6.    Macroscopic balances

1)    Isothermal systems

2)    Nonisothermal systems

3)    Bernoulli equation

 

High Temperature Strength of Metals and Alloys

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Takashi Matsuo

[Aims & Outline]

Firstly, well understood high temperature creep deformation mechanisms, that is, dislocation creep, Nabarro-Herring creep and Coble creep will be lectured. To make good understanding of the meaning of these three deformation mechanisms, high temperature creep deformation map must be drawn according to the text indicating the calculating manner.  Secondly, new creep conception will be lectured to give the image of internal stress.

 

Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Masao Takeyama

[Aims]

Physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys are directly associated with their microstructures, so it is very important to understand how to control the microstructures through phase transformations. This course of lectures covers the fundamental mechanisms of solid/solid phase transformations and microstructure evolution in ferrous and other materials.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction  -Basics for studying phase transformations-

1-1  Thermodynamics and Phase diagrams

1-2  Diffusion

1-3  Diffusional Transformations in solids

1-4  Diffusionless Transformations in solids

2.    Microstructures and Phase transformations in Ferrous Materials

2-1  Phase transformations in iron

2-2  Pearlite

2-3  Bainite

2-4  Martensite

3.    Microstructures of Other alloys

3-1  Titanium and titanium alloys

3-2  Nickel base alloys

4.    Phase transformations in Intermetallics

4-1  Order/disorder transformations

4-2  Ordering and Phase Separation

 

Microstructures of Metals and Alloys

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Tatsuo Sato

[Aims & Outline]

Characteristics and formation mechanisms of various microstructures of metals and alloys produced during fabrication processes such as cast/solidification, plastic deformation and heat treatments are comprehensively introduced. The fundamental correlation between microstructures and mechanical properties is discussed. The topics on the advanced materials are also introduced.

 

Characteristics and Applications of Intermetallic Alloys

2008 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yoshisato Kimura and Prof. Yoshinao Mishima

[Aims]

Intermetallic compounds provide wide varieties of attractive physical and chemical properties based on their ordered structures. Starting from fundamental characteristics of intermetallics depending strongly on their ordered structures, this class will cover recent topics of advanced intermetallics used for structural and functional applications to consider practical strategies for the material design.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Formation of intermetallic compounds

3.    Phase stability and ordered structures

4.    Phase diagram and phase equilibria

5.    Defects in ordered structures

6.    Structural applications

7.    Functional applications

 

Diffusion in Alloys

2008 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Masanori Kajihara

[Aims]

Evolution of microstructure occurs in many alloy systems at elevated temperatures. Such a phenomenon is usually controlled by diffusion. On the basis of Fick’s first and second laws, diffusion can be described mathematically. In the present lecture, various mathematical methods describing diffusion will be explained in detail.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Fick’s first law

3.    Fick’s second law

4.    Analytical solution of diffusion equation

5.    Application of analytical solution to various problems

6.    Boltzmann-Matano analysis

7.    Darken’s analysis

8.    Migration of interface

 

Alloy Phase Diagrams

2008 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Hideki Hosoda

[Aims]

Various aspects on binary and ternary alloy phase diagrams such as phase reaction, phase rule and free energy will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Characteristics of Pressure-Temperature phase diagram

3.    Binary alloy phase diagram (I) - completely solid solution

4.    Binary alloy phase diagram (II) - Liquid-Solid phase reactions

5.    Binary alloy phase diagram (III) - Solid-Solid phase reactions

6.    Binary alloy phase diagram (IV) - Gibbs free energy

7.    Binary alloy phase diagram (V) - Free energy and phase diagram

8.    Binary alloy phase diagram (VI) - Phase Rule

9.    Other phase reactions (diffusionless, order-disorder, etc.)

10.    Microstructures and phase diagrams

11.    Practical phase diagrams (Fe-C, etc.)

12.    Ternary phase diagrams

 

Advanced Ferrous and Non-ferrous Materials

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yoshihiro Terada

[Aims]

Desirable mechanical characteristics for metallic materials often result from a phase transformation, which is wrought by a heat treatment. This lecture covers several different microstructures that may be produced in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys depending on heat treatment.

[Outline]

1.    Crystal structure

2.    Heat treatment of ferrous materials

3.    Phase transformation and microstructure of ferrous materials

4.    Heat treatment of non-ferrous alloys

5.    Microstructural evolution in non-ferrous alloys

 

Science and Engineering of Solidification

2008 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even years)

Prof. Shinji Kumai

[Aims]

A fundamental knowledge of solidification, from the scientific to the engineering point of view, will be reviewed, covering the recent development and future prospects.

[Outline]

1.    General Introduction

2.    Liquid and solid

3.    Solidification of pure metals

4.    Nucleation

5.    Solid-liquid equilibrium, super-cooling

6.    Heat flow and crystal growth, dendritic growth

7.    Solidification of alloys

8.    Phase diagram

9.    Solute re-distribution and segregation

10.    Constitutional super-cooling and solid-liquid interface

11.    Solidification structure of solid-solution-type alloys

12.    Solidification structure of eutectic alloys

13.    Solidification structure of monotectic alloys

14.    Casting and die-casting

15.    Recent advanced casting technology

 

Environmental Degradation of Materials

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Tooru Tsuru

[Aims]

Based on electrochemistry and surface chemistry, the class offers analytical methods to be applied for degradation mechanisms and its prevention of infrastructural and functional materials in various environments.

[Outline]

1.    Electrochemistry of Corrosion

1.1  Basics of electrochemistry, Electrochemical equilibrium, Standard electrode potential, Potential-pH diagram

1.2  Kinetics of electrochemistry, Butler-Volmer equation, Exchange current density, Overpotential

1.3  Mixed potential theory, Corrosion potential, Corrosion current, Polarization curve

1.4  Anodic dissolution mechanism:  Anodic dissolution of metals and alloys

2.    Practical Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

2.1  Forms of corrosion, Classification of corrosion, Evaluation methods

2.2  Determination of corrosion, Measurement of corrosion rate

2.3  Passivity and passive films, Characteristics of passive films

2.4  Degradation of stainless steel, Localized corrosion, Pitting and crevice corrosion

2.5  Stress corrosion cracking (SCC), Environmental brittlement (HE, CF)

3.    Environmental Degradation of Materials

3.1  Novel corrosion resistant materials

3.2  Degradation of electronic devices and materials

3.3  Degradation of infrastructure and its evaluation

3.4  Novel methods for evaluation and measurement of materials degradation

 

Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics for Materials Science

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Kazuhiro Nagata

[Aims]

The relation between diffusion flow, electric current and heat flow in metals and metal oxides in solid or liquid state are discussed from the viewpoint of irreversible thermodynamics. Non-linear phenomena such as chemical reactions and viscous flow etc. are also discussed.

[Outline]

1.    Irreversible processes and entropy production

2.    Chemical affinity

3.    Phase stability 1

4.    Phase stability 2

5.    Thermodynamics for transport phenomena

6.    Diffusion

7.    Thermal conduction and thermal diffusion

8.    Application of linear irreversible thermodynamics

9.    Stability of stationary state

10.    Rate of excess entropy production

11.    Non-linear reaction rate 1

12.    Non-linear reaction rate 2

13.    Phase transition and chemical reaction rate

14.    Interface phenomena and application to materials

15.    Summary

 

- Skills and Trainings -

Advanced Metallurgical Engineering Laboratory

Autumn Semester (0-0-4)

[Aims & Outline]

The present lecture provides a chance to understand the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of metallic materials through the basic experiments, which include age hardening of aluminum alloys. Heat treatment of ferrous alloys, tensile properties, corrosion behavior, steel making, and so on.

 

Materials Off-Campus Project I, II

Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-0-4)

[Aims & Outline]

This course is designed to experience the research and/or production in the material companies. The knowledge of metallurgy studied in Tokyo Tech is expected to utilize in the companies during this internship program.

 

Seminar in Materials Science and Technology I-IV

Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-1-0)

Seminar in Materials Science and Technology V-X

Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-2-0)

[Aims and scope]

Colloquium on topics relating to each specialty by means of reading research papers and books, and Discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator

 

5.4 Mechanical and Production Engineering Course

Robot Creation

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0)

Prof. Shigeo Hirose, Fumihiko E Fukushima

[Aims]

Various projects including the design of new types of robot systems will be presented, and basic principles as well as creative thinking in the design of the robot systems will be explained.

[Outline]

(1)   Biomechanics of a snake, and snake-like robots

(2)   Development of a hyper-redundant manipulator

(3)   Development of an articulated body mobile robots

(4)   Development of a snake-like gripper

(5)   Biomechanics of walking animals and walking robots

(6)   Mechanisms and controls of walking robots

(7)   Development of vacuum sucker wall climbing robots

(8)   Optimum design of large DOF robots (GDA and Coupled drive)

(9)   Development of wheeled Off-the-road vehicles

(10)   Development of space robots and planetary rovers

(11)   Development of omni-directional vehicle and pipe-inspection robots

(12)   Driving actuators, rovers

(13)   Development of omni-directional vehicle and pipe-inspection robots

(14)   Driving actuators, sensors and control of advanced robots

(15)   On Asimov’s three principles for robots (Engineering of Morality)

(16)   Robots and future society (Future industry and human life)

 

Advanced Course of Mechanical Vibration

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi YAMAURA, Prof. Ichiro HAGIWARA, Assoc. Prof. Shigeki SAITO

[Aims]

The course aims to teach basic concepts and recent developments related to mechanical vibrations, structural dynamics, acoustics and vibration control.

[Outline]

1.    Vibration of one-DOF vibration system

1.1  Undamped one-DOF vibration system (Natural angular frequency and free vibration)

1.2  Damped one-DOF vibration system (Critical damping and free vibration)

1.3  Harmonically excited vibration (Frequency response function and resonance)

1.4  Transient vibration (Impulse response and arbitrary excitation)

2.    Modal analysis of multi-DOF system

2.1  Natural mode of vibration

2.2  Modal analysis of bar and plate

2.3  Experimental modal analysis

3.    Fundamentals of Analytical Dynamics

3.1  Introduction

(a) Constraints of mechanical systems, (b) Virtual displacement,

(c) Principle of virtual work, (d) D’Alembert’s principle

3.2  Derivation of Lagrange’s equation

3.3  Application examples of Lagrange’s equation

3.4  Hamilton’s principle

 

Advance Course on Applied Energy Engineering

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. I. Satoh:

[Aims]

The up-to-date problems in the thermal engineering field will be lectured taking the heat transfer in production and material processing for instance. Measurement and modeling of heat transfer in the production field, and the novel method for heat transfer control will be described specifically.

[Outline]

1.    Engineering problems related to the heat transfer

2.    Characteristics of the heat transfer in production, e.g. processing with material melting

3.    Measurement of heat transfer related phenomena in processing

3-1. Visualization of material behaviour

3-2. Temperature measurement of the materials

3-3. Deformation measurement of the materials

4.    Modelling of heat transfer related phenomena in processing

4-1. Modelling of solidification of the material in mold cavity

4-2. Modelling of material deformation in mold cavity

4-3. Phenomena occurring on the interface between the material and mold wall

5.    Heat transfer control for processing

5-1. Method of heat transfer control suitable for production

5-2. Functions newly developed on the products by heat transfer control

 

Advanced Course on Energy Physics

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0)

Prof. Ken OKAZAKI, Assoc. Prof. Kazuyoshi FUSHINOBU

[Aims]

The aim of this lecture is to teach the energy related physics and applications, having a broad range of spectrum from micro- to macro-scale and from the fundamentals to up-to-date issues.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to energy physics

2.    Energy conversion applications and fundamentals

3.    Hydrogen-based advanced energy systems

4.    Physics and chemistry of plasma

5.    Statistical thermodynamics, fundamentals

6.    Transport phenomena in microsystems

7.    Electrochemical reaction and transport phenomena in fuel cells

 

Intensive Thermal Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Shuichiro Hirai, Prof. Isao Satoh, Assoc. Prof. Hidenori Kosaka

[Aims]

The aim of this subject is to extend the students’ understanding of the essential part of thermal engineering, comprehensively. The classes are given by two or three lecturers according to their specialty. Opportunity to do exercise will be provided frequently for better understanding.

[Outline]

1.    The first law of thermodynamics, The second law of thermodynamics, Ideal gas, Carnot cycle

2.    Available energy (Exergy)

3.    Gas power cycles (Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Gas turbine, etc.)

4.    Vapor power cycles (Rankin cycle, Heat pump)

5.    Basic concepts of heat transfer; Thermophysical properties

6.    Heat conduction

7.    Principle of convection heat transfer; Forced convection

8.    Natural convection; Heat exchangers

9.    Boiling

10.    Condensation

11.    Radiation

12.    Numerical heat transfer

 

Thermal Engineering in Environmental Problems

Autumn Semester (October) (2-0-0)

Prof. Katsunori Hanamura, Assoc. Prof. Shohji Tsushima & Prof. Shuichiro Hirai

[Aims]

Introduction to energy and environmental problems in modern civilization based on enormous consumption of fossil fuel. Emphasis is placed on thermal engineering and fluid dynamical aspects of efficient utilization of energy and the relationship between global environment and material circulation.

[Outline]

-Introduction to thermal energy in environmental problems

-Radiation transfer

-Thermal radiation in global environment

-Energy conversion through electromagnetic wave

-Global carbon circulation and greenhouse gas control technologies

-Efficient utilization of energy

-Energy security

-Resources, technologies, and their status

-Advanced energy conversion technologies

-Material and energy circulation and protection of environment

-Waste management system

-Recycling technologies and social system

-Advanced waste management and treatment technologies

-Protection of global environment from thermodynamic view

 

Theory and Practice on Analysis and Design of Linear Control Systems

Autumn Semester (April) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Yoshiki Matsuo & Assoc. Prof. Masaki Yamakita

[Aims]

In this lecture analysis and controller design of linear systems, especially robust optimal control design, are discussed for general graduate course students. Understanding of the contents of the lecture, are supported by lab. works using a CAD (Matlab).

[Outline]

1.    Modeling of dynamical systems

2.    Simulation of dynamical systems

3.    Properties of linear time invariant systems

4.    System identification and model reduction

5.    Feedback control and stabilization

6.    Feedback control and criterion function

7.    Modeling of uncertainties and robustness

8.    H2 optimal control

9.    Ricatti equation and controller design

10.    H∞ optimal control: formulation and robust stabilization

11.    H∞ optimal control: mixed sensivity and frequency shaping

12.    H∞ optimal control: servo control problem

 

Advanced Course of Mechanics of Materials

Spring Semester (1-0-0)

Prof. Kikuo Kishimoto

[Aims]

This lecture aims to teach basic concepts of the mechanics of solids, emphasizing on mathematical modeling and energy concept.

[Outline]

-Fundamental equation of continuum solids

-Thermodynamics of solids

-Energy principle

-Inelastic behavior and plasticity

-Damage Mechanics

-Crack Mechanics

 

Special Lecture on Strength of Materials A, B, C, D Materials

(1-0-0)

[Aims]

The aim of this course is to provide advanced and up-to-date topics in mechanics of materials. Each lecture is given by distinguished researcher in some specific field of mechanics of materials from all over the world. The main target of the course is students who are making researches in the field of mechanics of materials.

[Outline]

Subjects are selected form current research topics of strength of materials as follows;

1.    Historical lessons of the failure accidents.

2.    Fracture of solids and materials.

3.    Energy release rate, stress intensity factor.

4.    Fracture toughness and fracture resistance

5.    Time dependent fracture

 

Intelligent Control

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Kurabayashi Daisuke

[Aims]

In this lecture analysis and controller design of linear systems, especially robust optimal design for an intelligent Control, are discussed for general graduate course students. Understanding of the contents of the lecture, are supported by lab. works using a CAD (Matlab).

[Outline]

1.    Modeling of dynamical systems

2.    Simulation of dynamical systems

3.    Properties of linear time invariant systems

4.    System identification and model reduction

5.    Feedback control and stabilization

6.    Intelligent feedback control and Integrate a criterion function

7.    Modeling of uncertainties and robustness in intelligent control system


Computer Vision

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0)

Prof. Okutomi Masatoshi

[Aims]

In this lecture the characteristics of computer vision system are explained and the theoretical analysis and controller design are discussed. Considering a practical usage and actual applications, fundamental technology related on computer vision systems is introduced.

[Outline]

1.    Fundamental theory of vision.

2.    Computer information technology for vision system

3.    Reconfiguring process of computer visual information

 

Advanced Course on Basic Phenomenon of Liquid/Solid Phase Change

Spring Semester (April and May) (1-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Seiji Okawa

[Aims]

Transferring phenomenon of thermal energy related to phase change between liquid and solid is presented, macroscopically and microscopically. The main points are extracted and explained clearly to help understanding the overview. Various methods of numerical analysis to solve heat transfer phenomena are explained, briefly.

[Outline]

1.    Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation

2.    Crystal growth

3.    Numerical analysis for heat transfer problem including melting & solidification

4.    Fundamentals of Molecular Dynamics Method

5.    Close contact melting phenomenon and enhancement method of melting

6.    Measuring method of thermal properties

7.    Blockade by solidification

 

Advanced Course on Efficient Thermal Energy Utilization with Liquid/Solid Phase Change

Spring Semester (June and July) (1-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Seiji Okawa

[Aims]

Applications in engineering field related to transferring phenomenon of thermal energy as liquid/ solid phase change is introduced.

[Outline]

1.    Technology of latent heat thermal storage system

2.    Ice slurry

3.    Methods to control freezing of supercooled liquid

4.    Permeability and porosity of ice particles as porous media

5.    Melting and solidification of ice and water using Molecular Dynamics Method

6.    Capsule type of latent heat storage

7.    Fundamental of thermal power plant

 

Advanced Course of Fluid Power Robotics

Autumn Semester (October) (1-0-0)

Prof. Ato Kitagawa & Assoc. Prof. Hideyuki Tsukagoshi

[Aims]

This course will introduce the advantages and the problems of fluid power control systems from the point of applying them to robotics, after showing you their basic characteristics and how to design them. Furthermore, the newly proposed topics to solve the conventional problems will be introduced by using videos, which are related to fluid power actuators, pressure power source, and their application such as search & rescue robots and welfare robots.

[Outline]

1.    Characteristics and how to design of fluid power control system

2.    New topics of fluid power actuator and its control method

3.    Pressure power source

4.    Search & rescue robots

5.    Wearable fluid power

 

Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing

Spring Semester (April) (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Yoshio Saito & Asso. Prof. Tomohisa Tanaka

[Aims]

The aim of this course is to extend the understanding of the manufacturing system and to master the technologies concerning to intelligent and integrated manufacturing. Main part of production system is the machine tool with numerical control unit that can be fully integrated by computer control.

[Outline]

1.    Concept of production and manufacturing system

2.    The role of mechanical and production engineering

3.    CAD, CAM, CAE for manufacturing system

4.    Computer numerical controlled technology

5.    Information technology related production management engineering

 

Advanced Course of Biomechanics

Autumn Semester (December) (1-0-0)

Prof. Norio INOU

[Aims]

Biological shapes, mechanisms, functions and systems are presented from the view point of mechanical engineering. Bio-robots with biological characteristics is also introduced

[Outline]

1.    Scaling: Biological shape and function

2.    Self-organization of biological tissue

3.    Biological sensors and the mechanisms

4.    Muscles and musculoskeletal system

5.    Cellular automaton and L-system

6.    Bio-inspired robots

 

Special Lecture on Mechano-Infra Engineering A, B, C, D

[Aims]

Interdisciplinary subjects for mechanical and production engineering in order to master the ability of creative research and development regarding to the production project

[Outline]

1.    Basic understanding of Mechano-Infra Engineering

2.    Concept of mechanical and production engineering

3.    Research and development in practical field

4.    Internship with Laboratory and Company

 

Automotive Structural System Engineering (TAIST)

Spring Semester (3-0-0)

T. Kitahara, H. Morimura, T. Adachi

[Aims]

Vehicle research and development are overviewed, including planning and design, process from advanced research to the future prospect. Suspension and driven-train systems are presented with Mechanics of thin-walled Structures fro automobiles.

[Outline]

1.    Overview on Vehicle Research and Development (15 hours, T. Kitahara)

1.1  Vehicle Planning and Design

(1)    From Advanced Research to Marketing

(2)    The Past and the Future Prospect

1.2  Vehicle Components

(1)    Propulsion, Engine

(2)    Body and Suspension

1.3  Vehicle Characteristics

(1)    Performance of Man-Machine-Environment System

(2)    Active Safety and Passive Safety

2.    Suspension and Drive-train Systems (15 hours, H. Morimura)

2.1  Suspension system

2.2  Steering System

2.3  Tire and its interaction with road surface

2.4  Braking System

2.5  Friction and tribology

2.6  Drive-train

2.7  Stability and maneuverability analysis

2.8  Advanced Control System

3.    Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures for Automobiles (15 hours, T. Adachi)

3.1  History and Design concept of automobile structures

3.2  Automobile Structures from View of Solid Mechanics

3.3  Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics

3.4  Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures

3.5  Absorption Mechanism of Structural Impact

3.6  Fundamentals of Dynamic Measurement

 

Automotive Comfort Mechanics Engineering (TAIST)

Spring Semester (3-0-0)

M. Yamakita, K. Hanamura, M. Okuma

[Aims]

Automotive comfort mechanics engineering is introduced through electronic control engineering, aerodynamics, air-conditioning and vibration noise engineering.

[Outline]

1.    Electronics and Control Engineering (15 hours, M. Yamakita)

1.1  Introduction of electronics and control in automobiles

1.2  Electric control of engines and transmission

1.3  Electronics in operation monitoring

1.4  Electric control in braking systems

1.5  Electric control systems for automotive mobility and safety

2.    Aerodynamics and Air Conditioning (15 hours, K. Hanamura)

2.1  Fundamentals of Fluid-Dynamics

2.2  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

2.3  Aerodynamics in Vehicles

2.4  Thermodynamics in Air-Conditioners

2.5  Air-Conditioning Systems in Vehicles

3.    Vibration and Noise Engineering (15 hours, M. Okuma)

3.1  Introduction of automotive vibration and noise problems

3.2  Measurement and data processing for vibration and noise

3.3  Modelling for vibration and noise analysis, and comfortability

3.4  Numerical simulation of vibration and noise

3.5  Structural design and technology for vibration and noise reduction

 

Advanced Production Engineering (TAIST)

Autumn (Summer) Semester (3-0-0)

Y. Saito, K. Takahashi, M. Miyakawa

[Aims]

Fundamentals of production engineering are introduced through advanced production processes for integrated and intelligent manufacturing system, advanced welding technologies and quality management.

[Outline]

1.    Fundamentals of Production Technology (15 hours, Y. Saito)

1.1  Production Processes for Automotive Engineering

1.2  Integrated and Intelligent Manufacturing System

1.3  Structure and Function of Machine Tools

1.4  Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools

1.5  Practical Training of CAD/CAM and CNC Machine Tools

2.    Welding and Joining (15 hours, K. Takahashi)

2.1  Physics and Basic Engineering in Welding and Joining

2.2  Welding and Joining processes

2.3  Equipments for Welding and Joining

2.4  Behaviour of Materials in Welding and Joining

2.5  Design and Construction of Joints

2.6  Analyses of Joints

2.7  Examples of Welding and Joining process

3.    Quality Management and Production Planning (15 hours, M. Miyakawa)

3.1  Problem Solving Using SQC tools

3.2  Process Control

3.3  Quality Design by Experimental Study

3.4  Reliability Engineering

3.5  Scheduling Methods

3.6  Inventory Control

 

Combustion Engineering (TAIST)

Autumn Semester (3-0-0)

S. Hirai, H. Kosaka, H. Kosaka, T. Kamimoto

[Aims]

Fundamentals of combustion are presented through reactive gas dynamics and combustion technologies in internal combustion engines.

[Outline]

1.    Fundamentals of Combustion (15 hours, S. Hirai)

1.1  Reactive gas dynamics (laminar and turbulent flames)

1.2  Ignition and extinction

1.3  Reaction kinetics and simulation

2.    Thermodynamics in Internal Combustion Engines (15 hours, H. Kosaka)

2.1  First and second laws of thermodynamics in internal combustion engines

2.2  Gas cycles of internal combustion engines

2.3  Thermodynamic analysis of heat release rate in internal combustion engines

3.    Combustion Technologies in Internal Combustion Engines (15 hours, H. Kosaka or T. Kamimoto)

3.1  Combustion in spark ignition engine

3.2  Combustion in compression ignition engine

 

Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Engineering and Future Power Train (TAIST)

Autumn Semester (3-0-0)

T. Kamimoto, K. Hanamura, K. Okazaki

[Aims]

Flow and combustion diagnostics in IC engines, zero emission technologies and future energy systems for sustainability is presented from the point of views of present status and future prospect.

[Outline]

1.    Advanced Combustion Technologies in Internal Combustion Engines (15 hours, T. Kamimoto)

1.1  Advanced technologies for improvement of thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines

1.2  Advanced technologies for reduction of emissions from internal combustion engines

2.    Zero Emission Technologies (15 hours, K. Hanamura)

2.1  Production and control of NOx

2.2  Production and control of particulate matters

2.3  Advanced zero emission technologies

3.    Future Power Train for Sustainable Community (15 hours, K. Okazaki)

3.1  Energy consumption and environmental protection -Present status in South-East Asia and World-

3.2  Future energy systems for sustainability

3.3  Present status and future prospect of sustainable mobility

       Battery electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle

 

Basics of Automotive Design (TAIST)

Autumn Semester (3-0-0)

I. Hagiwara, I. Kajiwara, K. Okazaki, H. Morimura, M. Okuma

[Aims]

Vehicles are designed using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system, including mesh generation and theory of line and curved surface as well as reverse engineering.

[Outline]

1     Basics of CAD (15 hours, I. Hagiwara)

1.1  Overview of CAD

1.2  Theory of Curved Line and Curved Surface

1.3  Theory of Mesh Generation

1.4  Theory of Reverse Engineering

2     Basics of CAE (15 hours, I. Kajiwara)

2.1  Overview of CAE

2.2  Technology for Analysis

       (Finite Element Method, Boundary Element Method, Optimization Analysis, Control Engineering)

2.3  Application examples

3     CAE Model (15 hours, H. Morimura, M. Okuma)

3.1  Generating CAE Model from CAD

3.2  Generating CAE Model from Measured DATA

3.3  Generating CAE Model from Experiments

3.4  Identification of CAE Model

 

Practice of Automotive Design (TAIST)

Autumn Semester (2-1-0)

H. Morimura, I. Hagiwara

[Aims]

Practice of design of formula car is performed using a concept of frame structures and analysis of strength and stiffness.

[Outline]

1     Practice of Design (1) / Design of SAE-Formula Car (15 hours, H. Morimura, I. Hagiwara)

1.1  Planning of Vehicle

1.2  Harmonization of Performance and Components

1.3  Concept of Frame Structures

1.4  Analysis of Strength and Stiffness with CAD/CAE

2     Practice of Design (2) / Analysis of SAE-Formula Car (15 hours, H. Morimura)

2.1  Tuning of Engine Performance and Gear ratio

2.2  Braking effort and Brake-lock

2.3  Performance of Circling Movements

2.4  Maneuverability

3     Assembly and Disassembly of Engine and Beam Model (15 hours, H. Morimura)

3.1  Disassembly of Engine and Measurement of Components

3.2  Assembly of Engine

3.3  Assembly of Miniature Beam Model for Frame Structure

3.4  Measurement of Beam Model

 

System Project Research A, B

Seminar in Mechanical and Production Engineering A,B,C,D

Mechanical and Production Engineering Off-Campus Project I, II


5.5 Information and Communication Technology Course

Advanced Electromagnetic Waves

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Makoto Ando

Assoc. Prof. Jiro Hirokawa

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to provide the basic methodology and the interpretation in the boundary value problems of electromagnetic waves. Some canonical problems in electromagnetic wave scattering are solved. Important concept of “field equivalence theorem” is explained. The following topics are included.

[Outline]

1.    Derivation and interpretation of Maxwell’s equations

2.    Linear differential equations

3.    Boundary, edge and radiation conditions

4.    Radiation from a dipole

5.    Solutions for homogeneous equations

6.    Canonical problems solved by separation of variables

7.    Diffraction from a half plane

8.    Diffraction from a cylinder

9.    Direct integration the field equations

10.    Field equivalence theorem

 

Wireless Communication Engineering I

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Kiyomichi Araki

[Aims]

The fundamentals in wireless communication engineering, from wireless channel characteristics to traffic control are to be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Wave Propagation and Scattering

2.    Fading and Shadowing

3.    Antenna and Diversity

4.    Space and Time Signal Processing

5.    Modulation and Demodulation

6.    Coding and Decoding

7.    RF Device

8.    RF Circuit Design

9.    Multiple Access

10.    Cryptography and Security

11.    Future Trends, e.g., Software-defined radio, UWB etc.

 

Guided Wave Circuit Theory

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Tetsuya MIZUMOTO

[Aims]

The lecture is focused on the guided wave theory and its application to the design of guided wave circuit in microwave, millimeter-wave and optical frequency regions.

Topics included are electromagnetic wave in waveguides, dispersion in an optical fiber, coupled mode theory, electromagnetic wave in a periodical structure, scattering matrix representation, eigen excitation, and the design of some guided wave circuits.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to guided wave circuits

2.    Electromagnetic wave propagation in transmission lines

3.    Electromagnetic waves in planar waveguides for microwave and millimeter-wave

4.    Eigen mode of optical planar waveguides

5.    Wave propagation and dispersion in optical fibers

6.    Coupled mode theory

7.    Electromagnetic waves in periodic structures

8.    Circuit representation by a scattering matrix

9.    Eigen excitation and eigen values

10.    Design of couplers and dividers

11.    Design of resonators and multi/demultiplexers

12.    Design of isolators and circulators

 

Electric Power System Analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Hirofumi Akagi

[Aims]

The purpose of this graduate class is to achieve analysis of electric power systems on the basis of the theory of instantaneous active and reactive power in three-phase circuits in comparison with conventional theories. In addition, this class includes applications of the theory to power electronic equipment.

Note that this graduate class is based on the following two undergraduate classes: Power Electronics and Electric Machinery.

[Outline]

1.    Analytical methods and basic theories

2.    Active and reactive powers in single-phase circuits

3.    Instantaneous power theory in three-phase circuits

1.    Definition of the instantaneous active reactive powers and their physical meanings

2.    Applications of the theory to power electronics equipment

4.    Coordinate transformation

1.    Absolute transformation and three-to-two phase transformation

2.    dq transformation

5.    Control of gird-connected converters for solar-cell and wind-power generation

6.    Voltage and current equation and instantaneous torque of ac machines

7.    Instantaneous-torque control of ac machines

 

Advanced Electronic Circuits

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Nobuo FUJII

[Aims]

On the basis of Circuit Theory and Analog Electronic Circuits of under graduate course, this course provides general consideration on electronic circuits leading to advanced discussion on analog integrated circuits, integrated filters, and switched capacitor filters.

[Outline]

1.    Nullators and Norators

2.    Modeling of active elements by nullators and norators

3.    General analysis of circuits including nullators and norators

4.    Zeros and poles of network functions and stability of circuits

5.    Relation between real and imaginary parts of network functions

6.    Advanced consideration on feedback amplifiers

7.    Return difference and return ratio

8.    Sensitivity and optimum design of circuits

9.    Fundamentals of passive filters

10.    Active filters

11.    Integrated filters

12.    Switched capacitor filters

 

Introduction to Photovoltaics

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Makoto Konagai

[Aims]

This lecture provides descriptions of the basic operating principles and design of solar cells, of the technology used currently to produce cells and the improved technology soon to be in operation, and of considerations of importance in the design of systems utilizing these cells.

[Outline]

1.    Review of semiconductor properties

Crystal structure, energy bandgap, electrons and holes, doping and Fermi-level, carrier transport

2.    Generation, recombination, and the basic equations of device physics

Absorption of light, recombination processes, basic equations of semiconductor devices

3.    pn junction

Carrier injection, dark characteristics, illuminated characteristics, solar cell output parameters

4.    Efficiency limits, losses, and measurement

Efficiency limits, effect of temperature, efficiency losses, efficiency measurement

5.    Standard silicon solar cell technology

Si wafers to solar cells, solar cells to solar cell modules

6.    Improved silicon solar cell technology

Back surface field, passivation technology, PERL cell

7.    Thin film solar cells

Amorphous Si, nano-silicon, Cu(InGa)Se2

8.    Other device structures

III-V compound, dye-sensitized cell, organic semiconductor cells

9.    Photovoltaic systems: Components and applications

 

Advanced Electron Devices

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Shunri Oda

[Aims]

On the basis of Electron Devices and Quantum Theory of undergraduate course, this course provides general consideration on integrated electron devices leading to advanced discussion on limitation of silicon microdevices and possibilities of alternative technology.

[Outline]

1.    Approaches for high-speed devices

2.    Parameters which determine the speed of ICs

3.    Heterojunction devices

4.    Scaling limit of MOSFETs

5.    Interconnections

6.    Physics of quantum effects in nanoscale devices

7.    Criteria for quantum effects

8.    Fabrication technology of quantum nano-structures

9.    Single electron transistors

10.    Josephson junction and vortex devices

11.    Superconducting digital devices

12.    Quantum computing and architectures

 

Mixed Signal systems and integrated circuits

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Akira Matsuzawa

[Aims]

On the basis of Electronic Circuits and Device for under graduate course, this course provides general consideration on mixed signal system and its integrated circuit technology which becomes the most important technology in current electronics. Basic understandings on mixed signal systems, CMOS circuit design, device technology, and LSI design will be covered.

[Outline]

1.    Mixed signal systems

2.    High speed A/D and D/A converters

3.    Sigma delta Modulator and A/D, D/A converters

4.    Wireless systems

5.    Building blocks and circuit design for wireless systems

6.    PLL and related systems

 

Topics on Communication Systems Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Yoshinori Sakai

Prof. Kohichi Sakaniwa

Prof. Hiroshi Suzuki

Prof. Tomohiko Uyematsu

[Aims]

Recent topics on communication systems engineering and their theoretical background will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Bit Error Rate of Digital Communication Systems

2.    Introduction to Error Correcting Codes

3.    Performance Analysis of Digital Communication Systems Employing Coding

4.    Channel Equalization and Identification: Introduction

5.    Adaptive Channel Equalization Techniques

6.    Blind Channel Identification by Second Order Statistics

       (Quiz for Lectures 4, 5, 6)

7.    Image Coding

8.    Video Coding

9.    Multimedia Communication Technology for the Internet

10.    Multipath Mobile Communication Channels

11.    Digital Modulation Schemes for Mobile Communications

12.    OFDM Mobile Radio Transmission Systems

 

VLSI Design Methodologies

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Hiroaki Kunieda

[Aims]

To master a fundamental knowledge for VLSI design by a lecture on system, architecture, logic, circuit and layout design with regards to Large scale Integrated Circuits

[Outline]

1.    Digital Systems and VLSI

2.    Transistors and Layout

3.    Logic Gates

4.    Combinational Logic Networks

5.    Sequential Machines

6.    Subsystem Design

7.    Floor Planning

8.    Architecture Design

9.    Chip Design

10.    Supplement 1 Verilog Description for basic components

11.    Supplement 2 Verilog Description for registers and state machine

12.    Supplement 3 Verilog Description for micro processor

 

Advanced Signal Processing

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Akinori Nishihara

[Aims]

Several important topics on the design and implementation of signal processing algorithms and their theoretical background will be discussed.

[Outline]

1.    Overview of Signal Processing

2.    Digital Filter Design

3.    Finite Wordlength Effects

4.    Multirate Systems (Sampling Rate Alteration)

5.    Polyphase Representation

6.    Filter Banks

7.    M-channel Filter Banks

8.    Adaptive Filters

9.    Gradient Adaptive Algorithm

10.    Recursive Adaptive Algorithm

11.    DSP Systems

12.    Pipeline and Parallel Processing

13.    Implementation of DSP Systems

 

Quantum Information Processing

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Ryutaroh Matsumoto

[Aims]

Applications of quantum mechanics to communication and computation are explained. Topics will include quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography, and quantum algorithms. Prerequisite is linear algebra only. I will explain mathematics and physics used in the explanation of the above topics.

[Outline]

1.    Mathematical model of quantum systems

2.    BB84 quantum key distribution protocol

3.    Tensor product

4.    Quantum teleportation

5.    Superdense coding

6.    Examination

7.    Quantum algorithm for factoring (1)

8.    Quantum algorithm for factoring (2)

9.    Quantum algorithm for factoring (3)

10.    Quantum channel

11.    Quantum error correction

12.    BB84 protocol with error correction and privacy amplification

13.    Security analysis of BB84

 

VLSI System Design

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Tsuyoshi Isshiki

[Aims]

This course is designed to cover the underlining theories and technologies which support the systematic design process of current VLSIs

[Outline]

1.    Introduction - VLSI design methodology and computer-aided design (CAD) tools

2.    Introduction - Hardware description language and hardware behavior model

3.    Logic synthesis - Two-level logic minimization

4.    Logic synthesis - Multi-level logic minimization

5.    Logic synthesis - Area-optimal technology mapping

6.    Logic synthesis - Delay-optimal technology mapping

7.    Logic synthesis - Fan-out optimization

8.    High-level synthesis - Design methodology

9.    High-level synthesis - Operation scheduling

10.    High-level synthesis - Resource allocation

11.    Advanced topics in system-level design issues

 

Advanced Coding Theory

Spring Semester (2-0-0) Odd Years only

Prof. Eiji Fujiwara

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to introduce an application of coding theory to digital systems, and to give how to design excellent codes to improve computer system reliability.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to Code Design Theory for Dependable Systems

2.    Faults, Errors, and Failures

3.    Bit Error Control Codes: Parity-Check Codes, Hamming Codes, and Hsiao Codes

4.    Code Design Techniques: Odd-Weight-Column Codes, Rotational Codes, etc

5.    Mathematics Necessary to Design Matrix Codes over Extended Field

6.    Byte Error Control Codes: Byte Error Correcting and Detecting Codes

7.    Bit/Byte Error Control Codes: Byte Error Detecting SEC-DED Codes

8.    Error Locating Codes, and Unequal Error Control/Protection Codes

9.    Tape Memory Codes: VRC/LRC, ORC, AXP Codes

10.    Magnetic Disk Memory Codes: Fire Codes, Reed-Solomon Codes

11.    RAID Memory Codes: EVENODD, X-Codes

12.    Optical Disk Memory Codes: CIRC, LDC, RSPC

13.    On-Chip ECCs for Microprocessors

 

Speech Information Processing

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sadaoki Furui

[Aims]

This course aims to discuss various issues related to speech information processing.

[Outline]

1.    Speech and language

2.    Relationships between various information conveyed by speech

3.    Statistical characteristics of speech signal

4.    Speech analysis methods

5.    Speech analysis-synthesis systems

6.    Speech coding

7.    Speech synthesis

8.    Fundamentals of speech recognition

9.    Acoustic models (HMM and neural networks)

10.    Language models

11.    Search, optimization and adaptation

12.    Speaker recognition

13.    Application of speech information processing technology

 

Rural Telecommunications

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada

[Aims]

Telecommunications enable the communications instantly between any points in the world. Moreover, it has become common understanding that the telecommunication infrastructure is indispensable for the development of the industry and economy. However, the reality is very severe in the developing world, especially in rural and remote areas. Imbalance of the distribution of telecommunications in the world has been intolerable for the long time. This lecture overviews the historical aspects and the enabling technologies of rural telecommunications, both in the social and the technical aspects.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction: Role of telecommunications in the developing areas

2.    Historical overview of the rural telecommunications – “Missing Link” in 1984

3.    Current status of the rural telecommunications - 20 years after “Missing Link”

4.    Access infrastructure (1) - Use of amateur radio technology

5.    Access infrastructure (2) - Cellular and personal communication systems

6.    Access infrastructure (3) - Satellite communications

7.    Access infrastructure (4) - TCP/IP based wireless network

8.    Access infrastructure (5) - IEEE 802.11/16/20

9.    Access infrastructure (6) - IEEE 802.22: Cognitive radio

10.    Access infrastructure (7) - Power line communications

11.    Information technology (1) - User terminals

12.    Information technology (2) - Open source for rural telecommunications

13.    Case study taken from ITU-D FG7 database

14.    Case presentations by students (Tokyo Tech)

15.    Case presentation by students (KMITL)

 

Information and Communication Technology Off-Campus Project I

Spring Semester (0-4-0)                                                for Doctor Degree

Information and Communication Technology Off-Campus Project II

Autumn Semester (0-4-0)                                              for Doctor Degree

[Aims and scope]

Either of above two projects is required for doctoral degree. The student will take part in an actual project done by an institution or private company. Project period is from three to six months, in which the student should work more than 160 hrs in total. Through this internship projects the student will experience the actual practice in her/his own field and have proper prospects of her/his future profession.

 

5.6 Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing Course

Advanced Separation Operation

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Hitoshi Kosuge

[Aims]

Systematic way to count degree of freedom of separation processes is shown in the first part of this course. Strategy to synthesize the most feasible separation sequence is introduced with a typical separation task in the second part. The third part is to show modern separation technologies including multi-component distillation, extraction and membrane separation.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Fundamentals of freedom

3.    Freedoms of sub- and complex system

4.    Freedom of distillation tower

5.    Separation sequences and heuristics

6.    Evolutionary synthesis

7.    Algorithmic synthesis

8.    Basic equations in multicomponent distillation

9.    Calculation method of multicomponent distillation

10.    Residue curve map and feasibility of separation

11.    Azeotropic and extractive distillation Process

12.    Extraction Process

13.    Membrane separation process

 

Transport Phenomena and Operation for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Shiro Yoshikawa

[Aims]

Momentum, heat and mass transfer in chemical equipment is one of the most fundamental subjects in chemical engineering field. The methods of the modeling of the transport phenomena including that in chemical reaction field are discussed in the course. In addition, the fundamentals of the numerical analysis are shown.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Basic equations for transport phenomena (I)

3.    Basic equations for transport phenomena (II)

4.    Transport phenomena in a boundary layer (I)

5.    Transport phenomena in a boundary layer (II)

6.    Transport phenomena in a boundary layer (III)

7.    Modeling of transport phenomena in chemical reaction field (I)

8.    Modeling of transport phenomena in chemical reaction field (II)

9.    Modeling of transport phenomena in chemical reaction field (III)

10.    Modeling of transport phenomena in chemical reaction field (IV)

11.    Numerical simulation of transport phenomena (I)

12.    Numerical simulation of transport phenomena (II)

 

Fine Particle Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Izumi Taniguchi

[Aims]

There is currently considerable commercial and scientific interest in the production of fine particles employing aerosol-based methods. The objective of this course is to provide fundamentals on the behavior of fine particles in gas phase. In addition, some of recent topics on materials processing by using aerosol-based method will be presented. Students have to prepare reading, bring and review the course textbook (Hinds, W. C., “AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY”, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1999)) to every class.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Topics of material processing using aerosol-based method (I)

3.    Topics of material processing using aerosol-based method (II)

4.    Motion of a drop or solid particle in gas phase at Rep>2

5.    Heat and mass transfer of a drop or solid particle in gas phase at Rep>2

6.    Motion, heat and mass transfer of a group of drops or solid particles in gas phase at Rep>2

7.    Motion of aerosols (I)

8.    Motion of aerosols (II)

9.    Brownian motion and diffusion in aerosols

10.    Coagulation of aerosols

11.    Condensation and evaporation phenomena in aerosols

12.    Aerosol-charging mechanisms

 

Chemical Equipment Design and Materials

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Masatoshi Kubouchi

[Aims]

The class offers the basic knowledge of the designing method of cylindrical chemical equipments and materials strength.  In addition, recent topics on materials technology will be presented.

[Outline]

1.    Basic of materials science

2.    Basic of strength of materials

3.    Design of pipe, thermal stress

4.    Design of thin-walled cylindrical vessel for internal pressure

5.    Design of thick-walled cylindrical vessel for internal pressure

6.    Design of external pressure vessel

7.    Degradation of materials

8.    Basic of fracture mechanics

9.    Materials for chemical equipments

10.    Other topics

[Remark]

Students who have already taken or intend to take following subjects cannot attend this subject.

・“Chemical Equipment Design and Materials” ( undergraduate subject)

・“Advanced Chemical Equipment Design” (graduate subject)

 

Chemical Engineering for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing I

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Masaaki Suzuki, Prof. Kazuhisa Ohtaguchi, Prof. Chiaki Kuroda and Assoc. Prof. Tetsuo Fuchino

[Aims]

This class covers fundamentals of energy transfer operations, chemical reaction engineering, and process systems engineering.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Energy transfer operations (I)

3.    Energy transfer operations (II)

4.    Energy transfer operations (III)

5.    Energy transfer operations (IV)

6.    Homogeneous reactions in ideal reactors (I)

7.    Homogeneous reactions in ideal reactors (II)

8.    Flow patterns, contacting, and non-ideal flow

9.    Reactions catalyzed by solids

10.    Process systems engineering (Analysis) (I)

11.    Process systems engineering (Analysis) (II)

12.    Process systems engineering (Synthesis) (I)

13.    Process systems engineering (Synthesis) (II)

 

Chemical Engineering for Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing II

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Masabumi Masuko, Assoc. Prof. Shiro Yoshikawa, Assoc. Prof. Hitoshi Kosuge, Assoc. Prof. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Assoc. Prof. Izumi Taniguchi

[Aims]

This class covers essentials of transport phenomena and operations, separation operations, chemical equipment design and materials, and thermodynamics.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Dimensions of variables (Consistency in dimensions of variables, dimensional analysis)

3.    Fick’s law (Fick’s first law, diffusion and mass transfer)

4.    Controlling resistance (Mass transfer coefficient, H.T.U.)

5.    Separating agent and reflux (Separating agent, generation of reflux)

6.    Characteristics of particles

7.    Motion of particles in fluid and fluid flow in a packed bed and a fluidized bed

8.    Mechanical separation and classification: sedimentation, centrifugation and filtration

9.    Mixing

10.    Chemical thermodynamics (I)

11.    Chemical thermodynamics (II)

12.    Atomic structures and interatomic bonding, structures of crystalline solids

13.    Phase diagrams and phase transformations

 

Advanced Course in Surface Properties of Organic Materials

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Akihiko Tanioka

[Aims]

Fundamentals and advanced subjects on surface properties of organic materials will be discussed.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Equilibrium and non-equilibrium

3.    Non-equilibrium thermodynamics of membrane

4.    Membrane transport phenomena

5.    Membranes (I) - RO and ultra and micro-filtration membranes

6.    Membranes (II) - Ion-exchange membranes

7.    Membranes (III) - Membranes for fuel cell (I)

8.    Membranes (IV) - Membranes for fuel cell (ii)

9.    Nan fibers (I) - Electrospray deposition and electrospinning

10.    Nanofibers (II) - Surface properties

11.    Nanofibers (III) - New aspects of fibers

12.    Nanofibers (IV) - Biosensors and biochips

13.    General conclusions

 

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics I

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Hideo Takezoe

[Aims]

Physics of soft materials will be presented particularly from the viewpoints of optics and optical properties. Prof. Takezoe will talk about “Organic Nonlinear Optics”.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction; Nonlinear optics (NLO) and organic NLO materials

2.    Summary of linear optics

3.    Nonlinear susceptibility and second harmonic generation

4.    Relation of NLO susceptibility tensor components to crystal structures

5.    Molecular hyperpolarizability

6.    Phase matching

7.    Nonlinear organic materials

 

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics II

Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Hideo Takezoe

[Aims]

Physics of soft materials will be presented particularly from the viewpoints of optics and optical properties. Prof. Takezoe will talk about “Physics of Liquid Crystals”.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction; classification of liquid crystals (LCs)

2.    Continuum theory, Defects in LCs

3.    LC displays

4.    Phase transition in LCs, Mean field theory, Phenomenological theory

5.    Ferroelectric LCs

6.    Antiferroelectric LSs and subphases

7.    Recent topics in LCs

 

Advanced Course in Organic Materials for Photonics III

Autumn Semester (1-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Martin Vacha

[Aims]

Physics of soft materials will be presented particularly from the viewpoints of optics and optical properties. Assoc. Prof. Vacha will talk about “Photophysics and Spectroscopy of Organic Molecules”

[Outline]

1.    Quantum mechanics of the molecule-radiation interaction

2.    Excited state of organic molecules and excited state relaxations

3.    Molecular complexes

4.    Intermolecular photophysical processes

5.    External field effects

6.    Principles of high resolution optical spectroscopy

 

Advanced Course in Organic and Soft Materials Chemistry

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Yasuyuki Tezuka, Prof. Masa-aki Kakimoto

[Aims]

Fundamentals and advanced subjects in organic and soft materials chemistry will be discussed.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry (I)-- basic principles and concepts

3.    Macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry (II) -- synthesis

4.    Macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry (III) - functions and applications

5.    Condensation polymers (I)-- fundamentals

6.    Condensation polymers (II) -- synthesis

7.    Condensation polymers (III) - functions and applications

8.    Topological polymer chemistry (I) - basic concepts

9.    Topological polymer chemistry (II) -- processes

10.    Topological polymer chemistry (III) - applications and technologies

11.    Functional soft materials (I) - concepts and synthesis

12.    Functional soft materials (II) -- applications

13.    General conclusions

 

Advanced Course in Wettability Control of Solid Surface

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Akira Nakajima

[Aims]

Wettability has been research subjects at the border between physics and chemistry. They are important properties of solid surfaces from both fundamental and practical aspects. This course provides fundamentals on surface wettability control for the understanding of surface phenomena and the designing surface functions of solids. Topics include environmental purification and energy saving by surface functional materials.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Fundamentals of solid surface

3.    Surface energy and wettability (I) -- surface energy and its components, measurements

4.    Surface energy and wettability (II) -- surface energy distribution, long range force

5.    Surface structure and wettability

6.    Superhydrophilicity and superhydrophobicity

7.    Static wettability and dynamic wettability (I) -- sliding angle

8.    Static wettability and dynamic wettability (II) -- sliding acceleration

9.    Wettability control by external force

10.    Anti-snow adhesion

11.    Materials for wettability control

12.    Coatings for wettability control

13.    Application to environmental purification and energy saving

 

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Kazuhisa Ohtaguchi

[Aims]

This course is intended for Chemical Engineering majors. Pre-request of “Chemical Reaction Engineering-1” undergraduate-course recommended. The objective of this course is to provide a foundation for mathematical modeling the chemical and biochemical systems in terms of linear and nonlinear, ordinary and partial, differential equations. The main topics include: state space analysis; stability of dynamic models, conservation of mass, pollution in rivers; reaction-diffusion model for morphogenesis; cycles and bifurcation; cusp catastrophes, and chaos.  Students have to prepare reading, bring and review the course textbook (Rutherford Aris, “MATHEMATICAL MODELLING TECHNIQUES”, Dover Pub. Inc, (1994)) to every class.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Mathematical models for the tracer movement in a packed bed

3.    The Taylor diffusion models with laminar flow

4.    Models for the stirred tank reactor

5.    A mathematical model

6.    Comparison of the implications of a model with experience (chaos)

7.    The different type of model

8.    Formulation of a model

9.    The principle of making the equations dimensionless (the stirred tank with a single first-orderirreversible reaction)

10.    The phase plane analysis

11.    Manipulation of a model into its most responsive form

12.    Effective presentation of a model (catastrophe sets)

13.    Models for diffusion and reaction in a catalyst pellet

 

Catalytic Process and Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Takashi Aida

[Aims]

The course focuses on the application of catalytic chemistry and catalytic reactions to the industrial processes, especially to process intensification through multifunctional reactors.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    General separating reactors

3.    Static separating reactors

4.    Introduction to cyclic separating reactors

5.    Chromatographic reactors (I)

6.    Chromatographic reactors (II)

7.    Countercurrent moving-bed chromatographic reactors (CMCR)

8.    Simulated countercurrent moving bed chromatographic reactors (SCMCR) (I)

9.    Simulated countercurrent moving bed chromatographic reactors (SCMCR) (II)

10.    Variation of CMCR

11.    Pressure swing reactors

12.    Temperature swing reactors

13.    Other separating reactors

 

Plasma and High Temperature Processing

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Masaaki Suzuki, Assoc. Prof. Hidetoshi Sekiguchi

[Aims]

Characteristics of plasma chemistry, various plasma generation methods for chemistry and various applications of plasma technology to chemistry are lectured. Plasma generation methods include thermal equilibrium plasma; arc plasma, RF plasma microwave plasma and et al. and non equilibrium plasma; glow plasma, microwave plasma, DBD plasma, and atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma. Applications of plasma include application of high temperature heat source, organic and non organic synthesis, decomposition technology of various materials, separation technology et al. Also current topics in this field are given.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Basics of heat transfer in high temperature

3.    Basics of thermal plasmas (I)

4.    Basics of thermal plasmas (II)

5.    Numerical simulation of thermal plasmas

6.    Thermal equilibrium

7.    Thermal plasma processing -Material synthesis (I)-

8.    Thermal plasma processing -Material synthesis (II)-

9.    Thermal plasma processing -Separation-

10.    Thermal plasma processing -Chemical synthesis-

11.    Thermal plasma processing -Wastes treatment-

12.    Basics of non-thermal plasma

13.    Non-thermal plasma processing

 

Advanced Course in Physical Properties of Organic Materials

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Toshimasa Hashimoto, Assoc. Prof. Toshiaki Ougizawa, Assoc. Prof. Masatoshi Shioya, Prof. Takeshi Kikutani, Prof. Norimasa Okui

[Aims]

Physical properties of organic materials are not determined only by their chemical structures.  Various factors such as the morphology, structure of the crystalline and amorphous regions, processing history of the method used to form the product and environmental conditions have significant influences on the physical properties.  This course discusses various factors influencing the physical properties of organic materials and fundamentals of the measurement and analysis of the physical properties.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Fundamental theories for thermal properties of organic materials

3.    Analysis methods of thermal properties for organic materials

4.    Morphology development in polymer alloys

5.    Morphology-properties relationship in polymer alloys

6.    Polymer composites

7.    Fundamental theories for mechanical properties of organic materials

8.    Carbon materials derived from organic materials

9.    Crystal structure of semi-crystalline polymers

10.    Crystallization behavior of semi-crystalline polymers

11.    Structure development in fiber processing

12.    Structure development in polymer processing

13.    General conclusions


Advanced Course of Organic Materials Design and Characterization

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Shigeo Asai, Prof. Masao Sumita

[Aims]

The basic concept for design of functional organic and polymeric materials and methods to characterize their structure and properties will be provided.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Concept for design of functional organic materials

3.    Electrical properties of carbon particle filled polymers

4.    Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced plastics

5.    Structure and properties of multi polymer-filler composites

6.    Organic hybrid materials

7.    Intelligent and future polymeric materials

8.    Introduction to structure analysis of polymer by X-ray scattering

9.    Theory of wide-angle X-ray diffraction

10.    Structure analysis of polymer by wide-angle X-ray diffraction

11.    Theory of small-angle X-ray Scattering

12.    Structure analysis of polymer by small-angle X-ray Scattering

13.    General conclusions

 

Advanced Course of Polymer Chemistry

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Akira Hirao

[Aims]

This lecture mainly describes the fundamentals of polymer syntheses, reactions, and　characterizations. In addition, some of recently advanced subjects in the related fields are introduced.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Polymer synthesis (I), step-wise polymerization

3.    Polymer synthesis (II), chain polymerization

4.    Polymer synthesis (III), copolymerization

5.    Polymer reactions

6.    Biodegradable polymers

7.    Liquid crystalline polymers

8.    Polymer structures and characterizations (I)

9.    Polymer structures and characterizations (II)

10.    Molecular design and precise synthesis of polymers

11.    Recently advanced subjects (I), living polymerizations

12.    Recently advanced subjects (II), specially shaped polymers

13.    Recently advanced subjects (III), nano-subjects

 

Advanced Course in Environmental Aspects and Porous Materials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Kiyoshi Okada

[Aims]

Various aspects on geo-environmental aspects and porous materials applicable to these aspects, i.e., preparation methods, characterization and applications, will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Geo-environmental aspects (I) -- energy and atmosphere

3.    Geo-environmental aspects (II) -- water

4.    Geo-environmental aspects (III) -- resources

5.    Geo-environmental aspects (IV) -- ceramic materials

6.    Porous materials (I) -- preparation methods by built up process

7.    Porous materials (II) -- preparation methods by selective leaching process

8.    Porous materials (III) -- characterization

9.    Porous materials (IV) -- porous properties

10.    Applications (I) -- purification of atmosphere

11.    Applications (II) -- purification of waters

12.    Applications (III) -- purification of soils

 

Life Cycle Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Tetsuo Fuchino

[Aims]

To realize the sustainability in the chemical industry, activities through the lifecycles; plant lifecycle, product lifecycle, process lifecycle, should be designed to provide PCDA (Plan, Do, Check and Action) cycle properly, and the integrated information environment through the lifecycles is indispensable. In this class, the methodology to model the lifecycle activity is discussed, and on the basis of the model, the lifecycle safety management issue is considered.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction (Lifecycle engineering perspective of chemical process industry)

2.    Problems in lifecycle, -Case and causality

3.    BPR (Business Process Reengineering) approach

4.    Lifecycle activities of chemical process industry

5.    Modeling lifecycle activities -Necessity and approach

6.    Business model methodology: IDEF (Integrated Definition for Functional model) Family overview

7.    IDEF0 modeling (Syntax, Template, Ontology)

8.    IDEF0 modeling (Ontology)

9.    IDEF0 modeling practice (I)

10.    IDEF0 modeling practice (II)

11.    IDEF0 modeling practice (III)

12.    IDEF0 modeling practice (IV)

13.    Integrated information environment design (Concept)

14.    Integrated information environment design (Data Model)

 

Topics in Advanced Organic, Polymeric and Soft Materials

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Several Professors

[Aims]

Recently developed advance organic, polymeric materials, such as light-emitting diodes, field-effect transistors, photoresists, and proton exchange membranes, will be explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Engineering plastics

3.    High strength and modulus fibers

4.    Liquid crystalline materials

5.    Conducting materials

6.    Organic field-effect transistors

7.    Organic light-emitting diodes

8.    Photoresists

9.    Plastic lens

10.    Proton exchange membranes

11.    Dendrimers

12.    Biodegradable polymers

 

Special Lecture on Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing I

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Special Lecture on Advanced Materials and Chemicals Processing II

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Several Invited Lecturers

[Aims and scope]

Recent various topics on advanced materials and chemicals processing will be explained by several invited lecturers from private companies, universities and institutes.

 

Chemical Engineering Off-Campus Project I, II

Materials Science and Technology Off-Campus Project I, II

Organic and Polymeric Materials Off-Campus Project I, II

I Spring Semester (0-4-0) for Doctoral degree

II Autumn Semester (0-4-0) for Doctoral degree

[Aims and scope]

Either of above two projects is required for Doctoral degree. The student will take part in an actual project done by a private company or institution. Project period is from three to six months, in which the student should work more than 160 hrs in total. The student will experience the actual practice in her/his own field and have proper prospects of her/his future profession through this internship projects.

 

Seminar in Chemical Engineering I- X

Seminar in Materials Science and Technology I-X

Seminar in Organic and Polymeric Materials I-X

I, III Spring Semester (1)

II, IV Autumn Semester (1)

V, VII, IX Spring Semester (2)

VI, VIII, X Autumn Semester (2)

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