The Department of Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Introduction
Tabata laboratory
Nucleic acids and cells circulating in patient blood stream can be powerful diagnostic tools. Based on the principles of electrochemical measurement, we are developing biosensors that detect various biomolecules and aiming to develop a compact point-of-care testing device for future precision medicine.
Akagi laboratory
Building on the foundations of chemistry and materials engineering, we develop smart materials that address unmet medical needs in collaboration with researchers in medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. For example, by combining such materials with physical energies such as low‑risk light or ultrasound, we aim to enable more efficient diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Yamamoto Masataka Laboratory
We aim to establish systems that evaluate human physical function from motion data and support effective treatment. In collaboration with medical institutions and clinical researchers, we develop technologies such as 3D motion analysis and physical‑function prediction from video using machine learning, as well as wearable training devices that enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Yamagishi Laboratory
We develop ultra‑thin electronic devices based on polymer and elastomer films with thicknesses ranging from several hundred nanometers to several micrometers. Using nanosheet electrodes and flexible devices that conform comfortably to the skin or organ surfaces, we integrate wireless power transfer and communication technologies to build systems for biosignal monitoring and physiological function control, with applications in medical diagnostics, cancer therapy, sports, and healthcare.
Yoshino laboratory
We have tried to reveal the mechanisms of cellular responses to various mechanical stimuli occurred in living biological tissue and organs by considering a living cell as a physical system. We use the knowledge to investigate factors associated with the onset and progression of various diseases and apply them to design and development of medical technology.
Ito laboratory
We study and develop new optical imaging and spectroscopy techniques that analyze the properties of small molecules by precisely controlling light in space and time. We also apply these technologies to elucidate the dynamics and actions of bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals within biological tissues.
Masuda laboratory
The researches of my laboratory aim to develop a noninvasive "theranostic system" by combining between medical diagnostic and therapeutic methods. We mainly use ultrasound, which is realized based on the knowledge of physics and electrical engineering, to apply to medical field. We are developing the methods to manipulate micro objects, to analyze internal organ through image processing, and their application including robotics, in cooperation with medical doctors and physicians.
Nishidate laboratory
Our research interests include diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and spectral imaging techniques based on light transport in biological tissues and their application to diagnosing/imaging tissue viability and vitality in human/animal brain, liver, ocular fundus, skin, as well as photodynamic therapy. We are engaging in research and development of novel and practical optical techniques in clinical diagnosis and therapy.
Ikushima laboratory
Our interests can be divided into two parts. One is to develop highly sensitive THz sensing through quantum semiconductor devices. Another interest is to create a unique medical or industrial sensing method using ultrasound waves. These sensing technology will be used for medical diagnosis or nondestructive industrial sensing.
Murayama laboratory
We are conducting research to reveal the relationship between DNA mechanical deformations and gene expressions, and research on photo-response of green algae such as Volvox. Through a physical approach to biological phenomena, students gain the flexible creativity which is necessary to develop an innovative biomedical technology.
Ishida laboratory
Animals perform a variety of feats by integrating information perceived at various sense organs in an exquisite way with actions to acquire new information. The goal of our research is to reveal mechanisms underlying the animal behaviors, to transfer the findings into robotic olfactory sensing systems that can detect odor plumes and track them down to their sources. The potential applications include searches for gas leaks, fire origins and hazardous chemicals.
Yamamoto laboratory
Superconductivity, which is the phenomena of zero electrical resistance, has been utilized in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), particle radiotherapy, magnetic drug delivery systems, and MAGLEV trains. We develop a new type of super strong magnet and an innovative magnetic device on the basis of experimental materials science and computational materials informatics on high-temperature superconductors.
Tanaka lanoratory
Our research is mainly composed of highly accurate laser measurement systems with simple configuration and highly functional fiber optic sensors. The systems we have been developing can be used in the electrical and mechanical industries. Furthermore, they can be applied to health monitoring of infrastructural facilities and human bodies that detect subtle abnormality in the earliest possible stage, which supports everyone’s healthy life and safe environments.
Maehashi laboratory
We have developed the various nanodevices which can measure and analyze a complicated biological system to achieve safe and secure society and early detection of a disease. Especially, we are interested in microstructure of graphene and its unique electric conduction characteristics. We are engaging in research and development of the fabrication methods, fundamental materials and high sensitivity sensors.
Takaki laboratory
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology has been applied to endoscopic surgery and robot-assisted surgery. The 3D imaging technology will also be applied to diagnostic imaging and molecular analysis. In addition to the medical applications, we have studied glasses-free 3D displays and holographic imaging technique as well as the effects of those techniques on the visual perception system of human beings.
Asai laboratory
We are engaging in research which reveals how human sociocultural time-space is created through speech event or language use from cultural and linguistic anthropological perspectives. My main research derives from fieldwork conducted in the Fiji Islands and examines unique characteristics of Fijian ritual and mythical cosmology, through linguistic analysis of Fijian language.