About
Our current research is focused on experimental elucidation of unsettled problems about heat transfer and fluid mechanics, especially nanometer-order heat and mass transport problems, by means of MEMS technology, laser and advanced microscopies.
For example, the thermal conductivity of individual nanomaterials of sub-100nm size can be measured by the sensors fabricated in our lab, and the interfacial thermal resistance between nanomaterials and the substrate is being measured by the Raman spectroscopy method. For solid materials, it has been known that the physical properties change drastically when the size is shrunk to nanometer order, which is also true for fluids. As for fluid-related problems, we have been investigating on the physical mechanism of nano-sized bubbles (nanobubbles). Besides, we are also very interested in the unsolved issue of the interaction between nanomaterials and fluids.
By understanding and utilizing these heat and flow phenomena at the nanoscale, we aim to create knowledge for significantly improving the performance and reliability of systems and devices including aerospace vehicles.
We are seeking Ph. D. Students to study in our lab. via Research Assistant System.
News
- Oct.2024 Mr. Misaka (D1) and Mr. Ishihara (M2) have been selected for JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists (Tokubetsu Kenkyuin) DC2 and DC1, respectively.
- Sep. 2024 A paper mainly conducted by Associate Professor Hideaki Teshima as the first author has been published in Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
- Aug. 2024 Dr. Dawei LI (Postdoctoral Researcher) has been promoted to Assistant Professor(Special Project).
- Jun. 2024 Ryota SAITO (D1) won the Best Paper Award 2nd Prize at the international conference ACTS2024 held in Shanghai, China. He is the only Japanese recipient.
- Jun. 2024 At the 3rd ACTS2024, Professor TAKAHASHI gave a plenary lecture (The Third Asian Conference on Thermal Sciences @Shanghai).
- Jun. 2024 Assistant Prof. Hideaki TESHIMA has been promoted to Associate Professor.
- Jun. 2024 A paper mainly conducted by Kun CHENG (D3) as the first author has been published in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.
- May. 2024 A paper mainly conducted by Dr. Li (Postdoctoral Researcher) as the first author has been published in Communications Materials.
- May.2024 A paper mainly conducted by Haruya ISHIDA (D1) as the first author has been published in International Journal of Thermofluids.
- Mar.2024 A paper mainly conducted by Mai HIRAKAWA (M2) as the first author has been published in Food Science and Technology Research.
- Jan.2024 A paper mainly conducted by Masumi MISAKA (M2) as the first author has been published in Surfaces and Interfaces.
- Dec.2023 The poster presentation conducted by Yuki Ishihara (M1) at the 14th Micro-Nano Engineering Symposium was highly evaluated, and he received the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers' Micro-Nano Engineering Division's Outstanding Young Presentation Award.
- Dec.2023 A paper mainly conducted by Associate Professor Qinyi Li as the first author has been published in Applied Physics Letters.
- Nov.2023 Dr. Li(Postdoctoral Researcher) won Young Researcher Award of the Japan Society of Thermophysical Properties.
- OCT.2023 Mr. Heima (D2) has been offered a position as a JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists (Tokubetsu Kenkyuin) DC2.
- SEP.2023 Assistant Professor TESHIMA has been selected for the JST PRESTO program.
- Jun.2023 The Joint Student Workshop 2023 with National Central University, Taiwan will be held in July.
- APR. 2023 MEMBERS has been updated.
- APR. 2022 MEMBERS has been updated.
- JUN 2021 The webpage has been updated.
- MAY 2021 Prof. Koji TAKAHASHI & Associate Prof. Qin-Yi LI won the Best Academic Award at the Japan Society of Thermophysical Properties.
- MAY 2021 Assistant Prof. Hideaki TESHIMA won the Excellent Presentation Award at the 58th Japan Society of Thermophysical Properties.
- MAY 2021 Assistant Prof. Qin-Yi LI has been promoted to Associate Professor.
- APR 2021 Dr Hideaki TESHIMA has been appointed as Assistant Professor.