Laboratories
Let’s look at research on “science and engineering,” which has the power to enrich society.
CIST offers a wide variety of research themes for students to systematically study “science” and “technology,” which are indispensable for the creation of a comfortable society. Why not look at science and engineering research at Chitose Institute of Science and Technology and experience the joy of turning scientific knowledge into technology?
Okoshi Laboratory – Professor Kento Okoshi
Searching for unpredictable properties of unexplored liquid crystals
We are creating novel liquid crystals and exploring their properties for optical devices: ultra-high-efficiency polarizing plate for liquid crystal displays, collaborating with the industrial sector.
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We are creating novel liquid crystals and exploring their properties for optical devices: ultra-high-efficiency polarizing plate for liquid crystal displays, collaborating with the industrial sector.
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Tanio Laboratory – Professor Norihisa Tanio
Improving the optical properties of transparent polymers with the aim of applying them to next-generation optical technology
With the aim of improving the performance of transparent polymers, we are conducting research to deepen our understanding of the optical properties of polymers. Plant-derived transparent materials are also a subject of research.
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With the aim of improving the performance of transparent polymers, we are conducting research to deepen our understanding of the optical properties of polymers. Plant-derived transparent materials are also a subject of research.
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Umemura Laboratory – Professor Nobuhiro Umemura
Creating new technologies by causing the evolution of lasers
By using nonlinear optical crystals, our laboratory can generate coherent laser sources from the vacuum ultraviolet to mid-infrared based on a solid-state laser. In addition, we also measure optical properties of crystal and glass used in laser equipment in the wide spectral range.
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By using nonlinear optical crystals, our laboratory can generate coherent laser sources from the vacuum ultraviolet to mid-infrared based on a solid-state laser. In addition, we also measure optical properties of crystal and glass used in laser equipment in the wide spectral range.
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Karthaus Laboratory – Professor Olaf Karthaus
Learning from nature to produce environmentally friendly materials
Natural polymers are abundant, biodegradable and exhibit superior properties. By combining them with other materials and applying various processing techniques, we aim to produce novel materials with desired properties that lessen the burden on the environment.
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Natural polymers are abundant, biodegradable and exhibit superior properties. By combining them with other materials and applying various processing techniques, we aim to produce novel materials with desired properties that lessen the burden on the environment.
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Kimura Laboratory – Professor Hiromi Kimura-Suda
“Light” elucidating the mechanisms of diseases
In collaboration with experts in many different fields, we apply visible and infrared light to elucidate the mechanisms of such highly prevalent diseases as osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, and arteriosclerosis.
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In collaboration with experts in many different fields, we apply visible and infrared light to elucidate the mechanisms of such highly prevalent diseases as osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, and arteriosclerosis.
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Takada Laboratory – Professor Tomoya Takada
There are endless possibilities for new materials made from carbon.
We research methods to functionalize carbon materials and control their physical and chemical properties. We thus aim to develop novel materials used for various environmental and industrial purposes.
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We research methods to functionalize carbon materials and control their physical and chemical properties. We thus aim to develop novel materials used for various environmental and industrial purposes.
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Horino Laboratory – Professor Yoshikazu Horino
The discovery of new reactive species expands the possibilities of synthetic organic chemistry.
Our main research focus is organometallic chemistry, which involves the development of new molecular transformation reactions and the synthesis of functional molecules. The power of organic chemistry creates useful molecules.
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Our main research focus is organometallic chemistry, which involves the development of new molecular transformation reactions and the synthesis of functional molecules. The power of organic chemistry creates useful molecules.
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Morohashi Laboratory – Professor Kengo Morohashi
Digital x Biology – Understanding and applying the ultra-functional information processing capabilities of living organisms
Our research interest is to understand the biological significance of networks that arise in living organisms. These networks, which are controlled by the genes encoded in the genome, have a profound impact on our biological systems. By conducting both biological and informatics experiments, we are currently tackling the big challenges in this field.
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Our research interest is to understand the biological significance of networks that arise in living organisms. These networks, which are controlled by the genes encoded in the genome, have a profound impact on our biological systems. By conducting both biological and informatics experiments, we are currently tackling the big challenges in this field.
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Ide Laboratory – Associate Professor Jun’ichiro Ide
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Unraveling the relationship between forests and people based on the movement of water
Our research focuses on the roles of forests in a basin environment and people’s lives by elucidating the mechanism whereby forests play a role in determining the water quality. Advanced analysis technology is used to analyze substances in water in various environments and explore their origins.
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Our research focuses on the roles of forests in a basin environment and people’s lives by elucidating the mechanism whereby forests play a role in determining the water quality. Advanced analysis technology is used to analyze substances in water in various environments and explore their origins.
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Tanaka Laboratory – Associate Professor Hisaaki Tanaka
Exploring the potentiality of organic electronic materials through the microscopic observation of charge carriers.
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Our target is organic semiconductor materials, which can be applied to the next-generation flexible electronic devices. We use electron spin as a microscopic probe of charge carriers in such organic devices. From the microscopic information of electron spins, we explore the novel/innovative electronic functions of organic molecules.
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Hirai Laboratory – Associate Professor Yuji Hirai
Creating excellent things by learning from the functions of the natural world
Structures and materials in the natural world are now the center of attention. Through fieldwork in which organisms are collected and researched, the laboratory aims to create artificial functional materials that reduce the burden on the environment.
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Structures and materials in the natural world are now the center of attention. Through fieldwork in which organisms are collected and researched, the laboratory aims to create artificial functional materials that reduce the burden on the environment.
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Matsui Laboratory – Associate Professor Daisuke Matsui
Enzyme-hunting for future industrial applications!
We screen enzymes from microorganisms, animals and plants, and improve the functions of enzymes by directed evolution, with the aim of future industrial application.
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We screen enzymes from microorganisms, animals and plants, and improve the functions of enzymes by directed evolution, with the aim of future industrial application.
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Wakizaka Laboratory – Associate Professor Masanori Wakizaka
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Exploring the nano and quantum worlds through chemical synthesis
Nanomaterials and quantum materials are materials that support key next generation technologies. Measurement and analysis of original samples synthesized in the laboratory will lead to the creation of new materials.
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Nanomaterials and quantum materials are materials that support key next generation technologies. Measurement and analysis of original samples synthesized in the laboratory will lead to the creation of new materials.
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Yamanaka Laboratory – Professor Akio Yamanaka
A wide variety of glowing substances can be used as materials of new equipment and devices.
Our main research targets are brightly colored glowing substances such as oxides, which are compounds of metal elements and oxygen, and luminescent ceramics. We also collaborate with companies to research the application of these substances to optical devices.
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Our main research targets are brightly colored glowing substances such as oxides, which are compounds of metal elements and oxygen, and luminescent ceramics. We also collaborate with companies to research the application of these substances to optical devices.
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Yoshimoto Laboratory – Professor Naoto Yoshimoto
A new network will connect all people and things.
To realize a next-generation communication network that comfortably connects all people and things, we are taking every effort to build a common network infrastructure by combining optical and wireless access.
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To realize a next-generation communication network that comfortably connects all people and things, we are taking every effort to build a common network infrastructure by combining optical and wireless access.
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Karasawa Laboratory – Professor Naoki Karasawa
The immeasurable expansion of super-instantaneous lasers
An ultrashort light pulse is a laser that glows super-instantaneously. We research new possibilities of applying this advanced technology in the potential fields of circuits, modeling, and diagnosis.
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An ultrashort light pulse is a laser that glows super-instantaneously. We research new possibilities of applying this advanced technology in the potential fields of circuits, modeling, and diagnosis.
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Aoki Laboratory – Professor Hirooki Aoki
Measuring the human body using 3D images to support medical care and welfare
Research and development activities involve image measurement such as “non-contact biometric measurement” that visualizes the movement of the heart with 3D shaped measurement technology, and exercise-supporting systems that utilize illusions.
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Research and development activities involve image measurement such as “non-contact biometric measurement” that visualizes the movement of the heart with 3D shaped measurement technology, and exercise-supporting systems that utilize illusions.
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Eguchi Laboratory – Professor Masashi Eguchi
How to realize faster and larger capacity optical fibers?
Basic research to realize faster and larger capacity optical fibers is being conducted, and includes the analysis of photonic crystal fibers, the proposal of new structures, and efficient simulation/analysis methods.
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Basic research to realize faster and larger capacity optical fibers is being conducted, and includes the analysis of photonic crystal fibers, the proposal of new structures, and efficient simulation/analysis methods.
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Oda Laboratory – Professor Naoki Oda
Hoping to support industry and daily life with robot technology
Our research subjects include various robots such as bipedal walking robots and robot wheelchairs to enhance the robot motion control technology and human/environment sensing technology required for human life support.
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Our research subjects include various robots such as bipedal walking robots and robot wheelchairs to enhance the robot motion control technology and human/environment sensing technology required for human life support.
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Hasegawa Laboratory – Professor Makoto Hasegawa
The profoundness of switch technology, which supports all systems
By constructing a unique 3D shape measuring system, the laboratory aims to improve the performance of electrical and mechanical switching devices, which are key technologies in daily life.
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By constructing a unique 3D shape measuring system, the laboratory aims to improve the performance of electrical and mechanical switching devices, which are key technologies in daily life.
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Fukuda Laboratory – Professor Makoto Fukuda
Learn how interesting craftmanship by designing electronic circuits.
Students master the basics of analog electronic circuits and the design of electronic circuits using personal computers. They also learn high-frequency electronics technology, which is indispensable for wireless communications such as smartphones and Wi-Fi.
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Students master the basics of analog electronic circuits and the design of electronic circuits using personal computers. They also learn high-frequency electronics technology, which is indispensable for wireless communications such as smartphones and Wi-Fi.
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Yamada Laboratory – Professor Takashi Yamada
Accelerate your communication-based computing.
With the aim of deploying high-performance computing resources that are available in devices such as smartphones and PCs on the network, we are working to solve various issues that arise during this process.
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With the aim of deploying high-performance computing resources that are available in devices such as smartphones and PCs on the network, we are working to solve various issues that arise during this process.
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Yokoi Laboratory – Professor Naomichi Yokoi
How can light contribute to the future of medical care?
We are studying the relationship between light and medicine from multifaceted perspectives, including the prevention of nosocomial infections based on the monitoring of hygiene conditions using light, without being bound by the conventional framework of diagnosis using light.
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We are studying the relationship between light and medicine from multifaceted perspectives, including the prevention of nosocomial infections based on the monitoring of hygiene conditions using light, without being bound by the conventional framework of diagnosis using light.
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Oda Laboratory – Associate Professor Hisaya Oda
Hoping to create unprecedented technology using artificial crystals that control light
A photonic crystal has a nanostructure of which the refractive index changes periodically. We use it as an optical semiconductor to research its application to new devices that control light.
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A photonic crystal has a nanostructure of which the refractive index changes periodically. We use it as an optical semiconductor to research its application to new devices that control light.
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Takashima Laboratory – Associate Professor Hideaki Takashima
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Development of a new quantum light source to realize light quantum technology
We are developing new quantum devices based on nanophotonics to realize optical quantum technologies such as light-based quantum computers and the quantum Internet.
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We are developing new quantum devices based on nanophotonics to realize optical quantum technologies such as light-based quantum computers and the quantum Internet.
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Haruta Laboratory – Associate Professor Makito Haruta
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Ultra-compact bio-implantable devices are used to reveal the functions of living organisms.
We develop technologies involved in the development of COMS image sensors based on CMOS integrated circuit design and the implementation of devices for biomedical measurement as part of next-generation fusion research aimed at its practical application to medicine, agriculture, and other fields.
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We develop technologies involved in the development of COMS image sensors based on CMOS integrated circuit design and the implementation of devices for biomedical measurement as part of next-generation fusion research aimed at its practical application to medicine, agriculture, and other fields.
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Komatsugawa/Yamakawa Laboratory – Professor Hiroshi Komatsugawa
Aiming to realize a next-generation information system that can comfortably be used by anyone
Based on such themes as the training of ICT specialists and the development of next-generation applications, we research intelligent systems that utilize mobile devices in collaboration with companies.
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Based on such themes as the training of ICT specialists and the development of next-generation applications, we research intelligent systems that utilize mobile devices in collaboration with companies.
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Kobayashi Laboratory – Professor Daiji Kobayashi
Studying Human-Computer Interaction to enhance human capabilities and wellbeing in a society influenced by interactions with robotic, intelligent, and autonomous systems.
Based on human factors and ergonomics, we address Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) issues concerning the interaction between traffic users, such as drivers and pedestrians, and automatically operated buses, utilizing digital twin technology within a cross-reality system. Additionally, design factors enhancing human capabilities when interacting with virtual environments such as the metaverse are studied.
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Based on human factors and ergonomics, we address Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) issues concerning the interaction between traffic users, such as drivers and pedestrians, and automatically operated buses, utilizing digital twin technology within a cross-reality system. Additionally, design factors enhancing human capabilities when interacting with virtual environments such as the metaverse are studied.
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Soga Laboratory – Professor Toshioki Soga
Conduct research on the use of machine learning, AI algorithms, IoT, and other technologies to provide users with the value and experience of various services, including tourism services.
Our research focuses on a tourism DX that provides users with rich ecosystem services in the area around Chitose City, while respecting ecosystems including biodiversity, using machine learning and other AI algorithms to provide users with data collected using cameras and sensors. We are also working on services that use AR/MR and other user experiences based on immersive experiences through empirical research based on usability engineering.
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Our research focuses on a tourism DX that provides users with rich ecosystem services in the area around Chitose City, while respecting ecosystems including biodiversity, using machine learning and other AI algorithms to provide users with data collected using cameras and sensors. We are also working on services that use AR/MR and other user experiences based on immersive experiences through empirical research based on usability engineering.
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Hagihara Laboratory – Professor Shigeki Hagihara
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Using mathematics to develop dependable software and secure protocols
We continue to research the construction of dependable software and secure protocols that are not vulnerable to attacks, using a mathematics-based approach called a formal method.
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We continue to research the construction of dependable software and secure protocols that are not vulnerable to attacks, using a mathematics-based approach called a formal method.
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Fukuda Laboratory – Professor Hiroshi Fukuda
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Further accelerating cutting-edge information and communication technology
We promote research into the application of LSI technology, which has supported information processing for many years, to future optical communications. The challenge is to make full use of both hard- and software.
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We promote research into the application of LSI technology, which has supported information processing for many years, to future optical communications. The challenge is to make full use of both hard- and software.
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Misawa Laboratory – Professor Akira Misawa
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IoT sensor networks for the application of ICT to all industries
The aim is to find and solve problems in everyday life, including the fields of traffic information and health management, with the combined use of sensing technology, information processing and communication technology based on examples of the most advanced IoT systems.
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The aim is to find and solve problems in everyday life, including the fields of traffic information and health management, with the combined use of sensing technology, information processing and communication technology based on examples of the most advanced IoT systems.
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Yamabayashi Laboratory – Professor Yoshiaki Yamabayashi
There is a way to utilize existing resources for new technologies.
We are researching ultra-high-speed transmission using multimode fibers making effective use of existing optical fibers in buildings. Our research also involves measurement technology that uses the reflection of light pulses.
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We are researching ultra-high-speed transmission using multimode fibers making effective use of existing optical fibers in buildings. Our research also involves measurement technology that uses the reflection of light pulses.
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Ishida Laboratory – Associate Professor Yukiya Ishida
Research on Educational Technology for PBL, Information and Technology Education, and Higher Education including career support
We are researching the use of ICT in the educational setting. Classes and teaching materials are designed and developed based on analysis of the current situation, and the quality is then enhanced by adding improvements based on evaluation from the user's point of view after actual use.
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We are researching the use of ICT in the educational setting. Classes and teaching materials are designed and developed based on analysis of the current situation, and the quality is then enhanced by adding improvements based on evaluation from the user's point of view after actual use.
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Takano Laboratory – Associate Professor Yasuhiro Takano
Secret communication in public!?
Information-theoretic secure transmission methods that use the characteristics of the propagation path to achieve "whispering" with a specific party are combined with conventional encryption to explore IoT communications with adaptive security strength.
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Information-theoretic secure transmission methods that use the characteristics of the propagation path to achieve "whispering" with a specific party are combined with conventional encryption to explore IoT communications with adaptive security strength.
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Fukamachi Laboratory – Full time Lecturer Kenichi Fukamachi
Utilizing networks and big data to create a more comfortable society
Through the security, management, and operation of networks that connect computers, as well as programming and the development of server equipment itself, we are exploring the "possibilities of what can be achieved" with them.
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Through the security, management, and operation of networks that connect computers, as well as programming and the development of server equipment itself, we are exploring the "possibilities of what can be achieved" with them.
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