The TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope), which has a magnifying power of more than million times, is used in new material development.


Laboratory Experiment on instability, using the real machine


Clarify the mechanism when powders are generated from a substanceÕs worn surface by using a machine to continuously observe the worn surface.


Undergraduate School
The daily lives of humans are assisted by all kinds of mechanical objects and tools, including automobiles, airplanes, computers and cellular phones. These objects consist of two major parts that take care of movement and control, and do not function until the two parts work in an integrated manner. The role of creating such objects is shouldered by engineers who are familiar with both mechanical engineering and science, and fostering such engineers is the aim of this department. Today, engineers must have a high level of flexibility and creativity to meet rapidly changing social needsÑattributes that can be acquired by attaining a broad range of knowledge and that cannot be achieved through conventional fragmented learning opportunities. The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science therefore offers opportunities to gain extensive knowledge in various fields covering strength analysis, mechanism of movement and its control, materials and so on. During the first and second years, students learn basic knowledge and technologies required for the various stages of material and product development, production and reclamation. Beginning in the second semester of their sophomore year, students gain more specialized knowledge in their chosen coursework. Students are also encouraged to take classes offered in other courses to attain a broad range of knowledge and exposure to a variety of technologies.

Graduate School
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering has contributed to industrial growth by providing opportunities to study energy utilization, machinery design, material production/processing and tribology. More recently, it has grown to include the areas of electronic engineering, information engineering and new material application, building a broader academic framework. The course offers high-level education and research opportunities in these burgeoning fields. The master's course
involves four fields: material strength, mechanical system engineering, machining/production engineering and energy mechanical engineering. The doctoral course aims to develop individuals who can plan and promote advanced research in these fields.

Precision Engineering
The master's course involves traditional studies, including the development of thin-film sensors, laser micro-fabrication and diamond synthesization. In addition, it offers opportunities to study applied optics, applied studies on solid-state properties, production science and bioengineering from the perspective of physical engineering. The present industrial world has a growing demand for engineers with more advanced and professional knowledge on precision machinery system technologies. The course therefore aims to produce engineers equipped with both knowledge and creativity, able to drive solutions even in untapped academic fields. The doctoral course pursues education and research for the purpose of fostering people who can exercise leadership in research-and-development projects.

Metallurgical Engineering
Following up on the knowledge acquired through undergraduate programs, students in Metallurgical Engineering are offered higher education concerning metals—the basic material for many products—or material science and material engineering. The master's course is designed to attain knowledge from the material manufacturing process to material evaluation through six fields of study: applied thermochemistry, reaction control engineering, coagulation engineering, material processing engineering, functional material engineering and structural material engineering. With an aim to foster engineers and researchers who have both deep professional knowledge and excellent creativity, the course encourages the exchange of information and joint research with other fields, and the creation of new academic fields. The doctoral course has four fields that integrate and reinforce the six fields of the master's course.