Pioneering new technologies for the future
- Department of Bioscience and Textile Technology
- Research into functions of ideal fibers in “wearable” science and technology.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Research and development of matter and materials with new functions.
- Department of Bioscience and Food Production Science
- Research into the establishment of innovative systematized techniques for food production based on bioscience.
- Department of Mathematics and System Development
- Research into the development of devices and systems in harmony with nature, society and individuals.
- Department of Mountain and Environmental Science
- Comprehensive research and education ranging from basic research of environmental change and formation of mountainous regions, to applied research of environmental conservation and disaster prevention.
A novel chitin-degrading bacterium isolated from moat water of Ueda castle
09.11.11.
Technology of Bioscience
A wide variety of microorganisms are living in nature, but most of them are unculturable and have not been clarified yet. Chitin is a polysaccharide contained in crab or shrimp shells. Bacterial cells adsorbed on the surface of flake chitin placed in river, moat, …
Development of Artificial Muscle Materials
09.11.11.
Smart Fiber Engineering
We are developing electroactive artificial muscle using dielectric polymer materials. The actuators show huge deformation and swift response. The polymers can imply shape memory and self-healing property. These materials…
