School of Engineering

Study monozukuri — the building blocks of civilizations.

From assistive and IT devices that surround our daily lives to cutting-edge devices such as rockets used in space exploration and robots used in high-tech medicine, as well as the development of entire systems, production management, and corporate management, learn about the various aspects of monozukuri (manufacturing, the Japanese way) in a variety of fields, and how it builds civilizations.

Have fun. And become creative thinkers.

Various training is provided for students to become creative thinkers while having fun. Each department runs Creativity Development Courses that challenge students to be creative. It encourages them to come up with bold ideas and put these ideas into practice. Reputable courses include the International Design Contest (a precursor to today's Robocon), Original Machine Design, and Elekiteru Contest.

Find a range of graduate majors that extend beyond disciplinary boundaries.

Interdisciplinary majors — Energy Science and Engineering, Engineering Sciences and Design, Human Centered Science and Biomedical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering — that combine and are developed from various disciplines have been created to enable students to pursue engineering in a wide range of fields. After graduating from the Undergraduate Program, students can choose to continue their studies in any of these interdisciplinary graduate majors.

As university education is rapidly globalizing, the School of Engineering, the School of Materials and Chemical Technology, and the School of Environment and Society are focusing on creating international research networks to support participation in projects and encourage exchange among students, faculty, and researchers. More than 50 school-level agreements have been concluded with top-level universities around the world, and international exchange programs with scholarships from Engineering School Funds are being implemented with some of those universities. In addition, Erasmus+ will provide financial assistance to students wishing to study at relevant partner universities with which international exchange agreements are in place.

International Cooperation

Support is provided for students to study abroad for two to three months at partner universities based on school-to-school agreements in engineering fields.Current partner universities include University of Wisconsin–Madison; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Cambridge; University of Oxford; University of Warwick; University of Southampton; Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC, University of Paris VI); RWTH Aachen University; and Technical University of Madrid (UPM).

SERP

To cultivate scientists and engineers who will lead the global society, the Practical English for Scientists and Engineers course, which aims to improve practical English communication skills, is offered to undergraduates. Advanced practical English for a variety of situations encountered by engineers and scientists, such as presentations, debates, listening, and technical writing, is taught in small classes to improve overall communication skills.

The School of Engineering Education Fund aims to directly support the advancement of education offered in the school, research activities of its students, and its international exchange program. To expand support to the above programs, we depend greatly upon donations to this fund. These donations are specifically earmarked for the school's education to foster engineers to becoming leaders in innovation and to making significant contributions to our future. Donations can also be made through the donation menu page below.

Areas of support

An Attractive Environment Where You Can Learn a Wide Range of Engineering

Ryota Nakagawa
4th-year bachelor student, AY 2025
Department of Mechanical Engineering

In the mechanical engineering program, you can acquire diverse knowledge across various engineering fields such as mechatronics, materials, thermal-fluid dynamics, and machining. Beyond classroom learning, hands-on exercises involving team-based design and machining projects allow you to transform knowledge into practical skills while experiencing the joy of collaborative creation. This environment goes far beyond the typical image evoked by the word “mechanical”, offering a stimulating setting where you can explore up close the engineering that underpins society and ignite your intellectual curiosity.

Clarifying the Mechanism of Harmful Substance Emissions from Gasoline Engine Vehicles

Keigo Ashizawa
4th-year bachelor student, AY 2025
Department of Systems and Control Engineering, School of Engineering

We are researching the emission mechanisms of harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and ammonia from gasoline-powered vehicles operating in actual traffic flow. In our experiments, we collect exhaust gas concentrations and driving data while operating vehicles on real roads. The emission of these harmful substances is closely related to engine control, making the data obtained during driving crucial for analysis. This research addresses a critical theme directly linked to environmental issues, and I find it extremely rewarding.

Research on Semiconductor Materials for Optical Wireless Power Transmission Receivers

Mayu Irie
1st-year master student, AY 2025
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Optical wireless power transmission systems, which use light sources such as lasers to transmit power, are gaining attention for long-distance applications. Wireless power transmission is expected to enable smaller devices and longer lifespans. I am engaged in research on semiconductor materials for the photodetectors used in this optical wireless power transmission. My research involves valuable experiences, such as depositing semiconductor thin films using vacuum equipment in a clean room, and I am enjoying conducting my work.

Accelerating and Enhancing the Accuracy of Physics Engine Calculations That Power Games and VR

Takumi Yasufuku
1st-year master student, AY 2025
Department of Information and Communications Engineering, School of Engineering

Physics engines simulate realistic motion in games and VR, but they face challenges where calculations for object joint movements become unstable under specific conditions. My research focuses on identifying the root causes of this instability and proposing new methods to stabilize motion with fewer computations. Through this work, I aim to build simulations closer to reality, creating information environments where people can live naturally, enjoyably, and creatively.

Looking for Economic Solutions for Disaster-Prone Japan

Masaya Nakazato
1st-year master student, AY 2022
Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics

Large-scale natural disasters can significantly damage a country's economy. I'm trying to figure out how the Great Kanto Earthquake (in 1923) affected the industrial development in Chiba Prefecture using the prefecture's industry data by affected region. Studying the cause-and-effect relation can help find more suitable economic solutions. It is challenging but also exciting to develop an optimal quantitative model for the analysis, validate it statistically, and correct and reconstruct it as necessary.