Prof.
Satoko
OKUBAYASHI
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Lab.／
Our environmentally friendly process imparts various functions to fibers and polymer films, such as stain resistance, water repellency, electrical conductivity, flame retardance, heat resistance, antifibril properties, and sliding properties.
Keywords
Supercritical carbon dioxide / radiation / fiber
Prof.
Noriaki
KUWAHARA
Media Technology Lab.／
Research on sensing of biometric data, processing of biometric data through deep learning, and intervention through VR/AR to support the elderly and disabled through ICT, VR/AR technology, and smart textile technology.
Keywords
Smart Textiles / Biometric Signal Processing / Deep Learning / Kansei Engineering / VR / AR
Prof.
Atsushi
SAKUMA
Softness Design Lab.／
For the purpose of designing soft objects, we are researching the analysis and evaluation technology of deformation by computer simulation considering non-linearity.
Keywords
Soft material / constructive / numerical design
Prof.
Sachiko
SUKIGARA
Textile Science Lab.／
Our lab aims to find out the relationship between textiles and human sensation to facilitate product development. Fabrics and textiles products are developed based on the combination of different kinds of textiles materials and structures to fulfil various end-uses. The fabric physical and mechanical properties, garment fit and comfort, as well as human physiological and psychological responses toward the functional textile products are evaluated and improved.
Keywords
Fabric properties Evaluation / Textile structure / Knitting / Product development
Prof.
Atsushi
YOKOYAMA
Fibro-Design Engineering Lab.／
Our laboratory is mainly engaged in research on computer-aided simulation (CAE) techniques for expressing deformation and fracture behavior in advanced materials such as composite materials.
Keywords
Simulation / CAE / Dynamic Behavior / Numerical Modeling
Prof.
Tetsuya
YOSHIDA
Laboratory of Environmental and Exercise Physiology／
Our research includes investigative research on conditioning of athletes, environmental and exercise physiology research on the body's response and adaptation to the natural environment (temperature, humidity, wind, solar radiation), and research on the effects of sports equipment.
Keywords
Body temperature / exercise capacity / heat tolerance
Associate Prof.
Yuuya
ISHII
Smart Textile Lab.／
Our research focuses on the development of new functional fibers/fabrics that function as sensors, energy harvesters, etc., the elucidation of their operating mechanisms, and the development of their applications.
Keywords
Sensors, Energy Harvesters / Nanomicrofibers / Functional Fibers
Associate Prof.
Akio
OHTANI
Composite Material Lab.／
Our laboratory is concerned with fiber-reinforced composites (FRP). FRP is designed, molded, and evaluated for use in aerospace, automotive, and sports applications.
Keywords
FRP / Manufacturing / Evaluation
Associate Prof.
Kazushi
YAMADA
Functional Materials Lab.／
Since it is important to create materials with low environmental impact with a view to extending the life of polymeric materials and recycling, our research and development activities focus on environmentally friendly, high value-added polymer films and natural fiber composite materials.
Keywords
Nanostructure Control / Natural Fibers / Polymer Properties / Recycle
Assistant Prof.
Haruhiro
INO
Fibro-Environmental Engineering Lab.／
Research is being conducted on environmentally friendly materials using fibers, such as environmental remediation using functional paper, green composites using natural materials, and energy-saving technology using nanofibers.
Keywords
Functional Paper / Green Composites / Nanofibers
Assistant Prof.
Naoyuki
YAMASHITA
Laboratory of Environmental and Exercise Physiology／
Our research aims to construct countermeasures to prevent heat stroke and improve comfort by utilizing biological information obtained from humans, such as changes in thermoregulatory responses and exercise capacity of humans exposed to heat.
Keywords
Countermeasures against heat illness / exercise ability / comfortability / prevention of heat stroke
Assistant Prof.
YU
Annie
Textile Science Lab.／
Our lab aims to find out the relationship between textiles and human sensation to facilitate product development. Fabrics and textiles products are developed based on the combination of different kinds of textiles materials and structures to fulfil various end-uses. The fabric physical and mechanical properties, garment fit and comfort, as well as human physiological and psychological responses toward the functional textile products are evaluated and improved.
Keywords
Fabric properties Evaluation / Textile structure / Knitting / Product development