"M" Researcher - 23 Result(s)
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Development of Soft Magnetic Materials and Magnet Consisting of Complete Rare-Earth Free Elements Both with Ultimately-High-Efficient Types Contributing to Energy- and Resource-Saving by Precise Controlling their NanostructuresFeaturesFeatures and Originalities Targeted Application(s)/Industry |
Discovery of diagnostic markers by metabolomicsFeaturesLosing cholesterol homeostasis with inborn errors of metabolisms or hepatobiliary diseases makes a change to in vivo cholesterol metabolism profile and causes the emergence of increased metabolites as conjugates in blood and urine. We have developed an LC/ESI-MS/MS method using fragment patterns characteristic of conjugation types for group-specific and comprehensive analysis of conjugated cholesterol metabolites. This method can contribute for an efficient discovery of diagnostic marker candidates toward various diseases. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryAfter availability verification of candidates as diagnostic markers, it will be required screening tests. We have potential to collaborate with company for development of bioassay systems using antibodies or enzymes. |
Skeletal Regulation of Energy MetabolismFeaturesThis project studies the influence of bone on energy metabolism in the body through health and disease. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryThis project may come up with new tools for metabolic syndrome prediction, therapy and diagnosis . Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences Tohoku University
MARAHLEH Aseel, Assistant Professor
DDS PhD
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Identification of Ignition and Combustion Characteristics by a Micro Flow Rector with a Temperature GradientFeaturesWe have developed a methodology for identifying general ignition and combustion characteristics of gaseous and liquid fuels including bio and synthetic fuels. It enables identification of ignition and combustion characteristics of new fuels prior to application for practical combustion devices. The reactor system consists of a small diameter channel which has a temperature gradient from room temperature to the auto ignition temperature and thus reaction characteristics in different temperature levels can be easily investigated. Such a measurement had required research level skills and special devices such as rapid compression machine or shock tube which is costly in general, however, the micro flow reactor with temperature gradient enables reaction analysis easily. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryIt is expected to contribute to the designing of combustion devices, developments of new fuels, and chemical promoter and inhibitor. |
Business Continuity Management (BCM)FeaturesBusiness continuity management (BCM) is a strategy of a company or a public organization to continue critical operations or recover them early even when they suffer serious damage from disasters, major accidents, terrorism, infectious diseases and so on. The plans for BCM is called BCPs. Japanese government and industry organizations actively promote introduction and improvement of BCM. My laboratory have studied how to spread and improve BCM. I participate in development of governmental guidelines for BCM. I also operate a BCM study group consist of companies, governmental organizations and research institutes in Sendai City. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryI would be able to give an advice to companies or organizations which are going to introduce or improve their BCM and BCP at the request of them. In addition, collaboration with corporate groups can be assumed to promote or improve BCM practically. International Research Institute of Disaster Science
MARUYA Hiroaki, Professor
Doctor(Economics)
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Photo-Induced Characteristics of TiO2 Prepared by Anodic OxidationFeaturesTi anodizing technique has been offered for coloring the surface of Ti, and its mechanism is understood by light interference varied with the oxide thickness. A characteristic of this study is to control the crystallinity of the oxide, and its originality is to provide photo-induced characteristics to Ti and its alloys by controlling the electrochemical conditions differed from that of coloration technology. This study is aimed for controlling the surface of Ti by using a simple and easy, inexpensive technique and to fabricate high functional titanium materials. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryRelated to practical applications, it is considered as a use for environmental purification such as deodorization and water purification, biomaterial and antibacterial and structural titanium. Institute for Materials Research
MASAHASHI Naoya, Professor
Doctor of Engineering
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Visualization of supply chain risks from the resource logistics perspectiveFeaturesWith the increased global concerns of resource and environmental constraints of recent years, the role of mining, as a constituent of social responsibility associated with resource extraction and usage, is becoming increasingly important in the science, technology, and innovation policy. Under increasing public and shareholders' concerns of social and environmental sustainability, the fabrication industries require careful attention owing to their own risks related to the resources and materials that are used in their products and services. The Material Flow Analysis tool and Input output technique provide useful perspectives and valuable evidences for avoiding or minimizing the social and environmental risks related to the demand of resources. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryOur developed model evaluates the risk weighted flow analysis by combining the resource logistics database and Global Link Input Output model. The estimated results shed light on how resource logistics prepares policy makers and R&D engineers to confront the risks behind resource usage and how the information should be shared among the stakeholders. Graduate School of Environmental Studies
MATSUBAE Kazuyo, Professor
Doctor of Economics
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Development of an Industrial Instrument / the Medical Equipment Using the Contactless Power Transmission SystemFeaturesUsing a non-contact power transmission technique, we develop an industrial instrument and the medical equipment. In the industrial instrument, we deal with the wide non-contact electricity transmission of the dozens of kW class from mW class from a small size electric apparatus represented by a cell-phone to the factory carrier device. In addition, we develop the contactless electricity transmission to an artificial heart (TETS) and a functional electrical stimulator (FES) aiming at the exercise of limbs inconvenience person function rebuilding mainly in the medical equipment. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryWe develop soft-heating hyperthermia using the small implantation element which does not need an internal temperature measurement as cancer treatment. Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
MATSUKI Hidetoshi, Professor
Doctor of Engineering
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Vacuum Engineering of Solid-Liquid Interfaces and its Process ApplicationsFeaturesWe challenge to fabricate in vacuum-stabilized micro/nano-scale liquid materials, explore their novel chemicophysical properties and develop their vacuum processing applications. The representative examples include ultra thin film ionic liquid on the nanometer scale and advanced vapor-liquid-solid growth (VLS) of inorganic/organic materials, such as 4H- and 3C-SiC films, single crystal pentacene and a porous polymer film of plolythiophene. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryOur research outcomes will contribute to the following research and development: |
R&D in Semiconductor Materials and their Device Applications Bringing System EvolutionsFeatures1. Development of Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser Diodes (LD) widely used in optical communications systems realizing a highly information-based society. This LD increases the transmission capacity by 25,000 times per fiber which means the bit rate of 10Tb/s. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryDFB-LD: Fabrication of periodic structure with submicron scale, Epitaxial growth of semiconductor films on the substrate with fine structures, LD fabrication process, device evaluation, and device simulation New Industry Creation Hatchery Center
MATSUOKA Takashi, Professor
Doctor of Engineering
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Development of Optical Sysytems for Noninvasive Treatment and DiagnosisFeaturesOptical fiber-based endoscopic systems for non-invasive treatment and diagnosis are developed. The fiber transmits high-powered laser light for treatment and low-powered light for diagnosis. We develop treatment and diagnosis systems utilizing not only common glass-based optical fibers but hollow-optical fibers. Hollow optical fibers deliver high-powered infrared lasers and light with wide range of wavelength from ultraviolet and far infrared. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryOur potential collaborators will be medical device manufactures, as well as any electronic device, communication device, and measurement instrument manufactures considering new entry to the field. |
Brain Science-Based Preventive Care and Rehabilitation for Dementia in CommunitiesFeatures1. To produce the brain science-based evidence for dementia prevention using neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging methods (amyloid PET etc.) Targeted Application(s)/IndustryAn industry-academic cooperation is expected with insurance companies, industries for producing screening device, program for preventive care and rehabilitation. Division of Geriatric Behavioral Neurology, Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center
MEGURO Ken-ichi, Professor
MD, PhD
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Advanced Educational Environment with Interactive Instruction System IMPRESSIONFeaturesIMPRESSION is an interactive instruction system for both face-to-face lesson and distance education. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryIt could be used to perform advanced education with multimedia materials in schools, and also to design and implement training for employees at branch offices. Center for Information Technology in Education
MITSUISHI Takashi, Associate Professor
PhD
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Prediction and Prevention of FracturesFeaturesWe have been developing methods for explicating the dominant factors that determine the physical and chemical properties of materials and stacked structures used in human societies. Since the number of element atoms which consists of advanced materials has been increasing, and the crystallographic structure of the materials has become very complicated, both the various properties and reliability of the materials fluctuate significantly in nano-scale, and thus, deteriorate easily due to the local damages of the materials. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryTo design the optimal structure, composition of materials, and the fabrication process of both materials and stacked structures, we are going to develop a method of analyzing the atomic structure of thin film materials based on quantum mechanics and experimental methods for measuring material properties, atomic scale damage or defects in nano-materials. Fracture and Reliability Research Institute, Graduate School of Engineering
MIURA Hideo, Professor
PhD., Dr. of Engineering
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Development of PHD-Targeted Drug for Ischemic InjuryFeaturesAll the living organisms generate energy from molecular oxygen to maintain their own lives. Once the concentration of oxygen falls down, life activity gets severely hampered and it could sometimes cause death. Typical examples that are related to local hypoxia are ischemic heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryCurrently, we have several compounds that inhibit the PHD. We want to commercialize in conjunction with pharmaceutical companies in Japan and overseas, advancing our non-clinical studies for clinical development. Division of Molecular Medicine and Therapy, United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine (ART), Graduate School of Medicine
MIYATA Toshio, Professor
M.D., PhD
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Development of Potential Thermoelectric MaterialsFeaturesWe have been exploring novel thermoelectric materials. Functions of a solid substance primarily depend on the electronic structure, directly derived from its crystal structure. Through high-quality structure analyses using neutron and X-ray diffraction, combined with first-principles calculations, we have been fabricating materials with desired functions. To date, more than 40 novel materials have been discovered based on our guiding principles. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryFor developing future device technologies, challenges on thin-film thermionic multilayers and organic thermoelectric materials are currently underway. |
Spintronics Devices and MaterialsFeaturesSpintronics is a technology utilizing electron spin which provided magnetic sensor, nonvolatile magnetic memory, and so on. Our studies are as below. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryMagnetic memory and storage. Microwave and Terahertz wave. Magnetic sensors. WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research
MIZUKAMI Shigemi, Professor
Doctor of Engineering
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Imaging and photoregulation of biological functionsFeaturesTo properly understand the functions of biomolecules, it is essential to observe them under physiological conditions where the interactions with other biomolecules are preserved. Therefore, we are developing new functional molecules using both organic chemistry and protein science approaches, and working on the visualization and optical control of biomolecules and their functions. Especially, we have developed fluorescent probes that quantitate the concentration of biomolecules or ions in subcellular regions such as organelles and caged compounds and photoswitches that optically manipulate the biomolecular functions. Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials
MIZUKAMI Shin, Professor
Ph.D.
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Creation of a high functional bio-interface using laser fabricationFeatures Using laser fabrication, we are developing techniques to enhance material surface properties and functionality. For example, to create a functional interface, we aim to clarify, by way of simulation and experimentation, the phenomenon that occurs when the surface of a material is irradiated using a laser beam. Department of Mechanical Systems and Design, Graduate School of Engineering
MIZUTANI Masayoshi, Associate Professor
Ph. D. (Engineering)
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X-Ray Phase Imaging for High-Sensitive Non-Destructive TestingFeaturesConventional X-ray imaging methods that rely on X-ray attenuation cannot generate clear contrast in the observation of low-density materials such as polymers consisting of low-Z elements. However, the sensitivity to the materials can be improved drastically by X-ray phase imaging that detects X-ray refraction caused by the materials. X-ray Talbot or Talbot-Lau interferometry consisting of X-ray transmission gratings is now constructed in laboratories for X-ray phase imaging. X-ray phase tomography is also realized, enabling high-sensitive three-dimensional observation. Targeted Application(s)/IndustryWe aim at appending a phase-contrast mode to micro-CT apparatuses and developing screening apparatuses in production lines. Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials
MOMOSE Atsushi, Professor
Dr.
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