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Graduate School of Engineering Yokohama National University

1. Graduate school code 2. Maximum number of participants 92 5 participants for every year
Engineering Science Commerce Agriculture (including Fishery, Dairy and Livestock) Marine Science Economics / Business Administration Social Welfare Tourism ICT

3. Fields of Study

Medical Science Others(

Political Science / Public Administration

4. Program and Degree

(1) Specialization in Ocean and Space Engineering, Department of Systems Integration/ Masters Degree in Engineering (2) Specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering / Masters Degree in Engineering

2 years as a Master s Student Starting as a Research Student up to 6 months, then 2 years as a Master s Student after passing the entrance exam 2 years as a Master s Student OR Starting as a Research Student up to 6 months, then 2 years as a Master s Student after passing the exam. (Depend on the capacity of the applicants) Lecture: All lectures in English Text: English but Japanese text will be used partially while English instructions are given orally. Laboratory work: Safety instructions are written in English. Conducting of the research is generally instructed by the supervisor in English. Seminar: Seminars including foreign students are generally in English and Japanese.

5. Standard time table (Years needed for graduation)

(1) (2) 6. Language of program (3) (4) 7. Desirable English level and Necessary Academic background

At least 16 years of academic background or equivalent

8. Website

(1) Graduate School of Engineering http://gakufu.eng.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html (2) Yokohama National University http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx 9. Professors and Associate Professors Specialization in Ocean and Space Engineering, Department of Systems Integration Position Professor Name ARAI Makoto (Dr.) Research Subject / Contact Research Subject Sloshing in LNG tanks, Hydrodynamic impact loads, Maritime logistics, Design optimization of ships Contact m-arai@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/ARAI_Makoto/en.html Special message for the Future students Research Subject Structural Mechanics, CAE(Computer Aided Engineering), FEM(Finite Element Method), Structural Reliability, Naval Arhictecture and Ocean Engineering, Stochastic Analysis, Risk Analysis Contact yas@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/KAWAMURA_Yasumi/en.html Special message for the Future students I am looking forward to seeing in Yokohama. Research Subject Numerical Ship Hydrodynamics, Wave-making Resistance, Hull Form Design Contact kaz@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/SUZUKI_Kazuo/en.html Special message for the Future students I would like to discuss future marine vehicles with you. Research Subject Development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques for marine hydrodynamics and CFD-based evaluations of hydrodynamic performance of marine vehicles. Contact hino@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/HINO_Takanori/en.html Special message for the Future students Research Subject Marine cable and riser dynamics, ocean flow energy extraction, seawater desalination using solar power, and marine ecosystem modeling Contact ynishi@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/NISHI_Yoshiki/en.html Special message for the Future students Let us spend together delightful time pursuing innovative technology. Research Subject

Professor

KAWAMURA Yasumi (Dr.)

Professor

SUZUKI Kazuo (Dr.)

Professor

HINO Takanori (Dr.)

Associate Professor

NISHI Yoshiki (Dr.)

Associate

HIRAKAWA

Professor

Yoshiaki (Dr.)

Associate Professor

MIYAJI Koji (Dr.)

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx Ship motion in waves, aircraft ditching, anti-rolling system and small boat deployment from ship stern Contact hirakawa@ynu.ac.jp Special message for the Future students You can conduct various experiments using our large towing tank. Research Subject Computational fluid dynamics for compressed fluid, high-speed gasdynamics, aerospace engineering Contact miyaji@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/MIYAJI_Koji/en.html Research Subject Physical properties of metals, and Structural/ Functional materials Contact wada-t@ynu.ac.jp http://er-web.jmk.ynu.ac.jp/html/WADA_Taishi/en.html

Associate Professor

WADA Taishi (Dr.)

Specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering Position Name Research Subject / Contact Professor ADACHI Takehiko Research Subject (Dr.) Computer Aided Design of Electronic Circuits, Semiconductor Device Modeling, Analogue Integrated Circuits Contact ada@ynu.ac.jp Professor ARAI Hiroyuki (Dr.) Research Subject Electromagnetics, Antennas, Propagation, Microwave Components, Mobile Communication Contact arai@ynu.ac.jp http://www.arailab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index2.html Research Subject Semiconductor Lasers, Photonic Integration, Optical Interconnects, Bio-Sensing Contact baba@ynu.ac.jp http://www.baba-lab.ynu.ac.jp/babalabe.htm Research Subject Intelligent Systems, Intelligent Service, Multi-agent, Machine Learning, Reinforcement learning, System of Systems Contact hamagami@ynu.ac.jp

Professor

BABA (Dr.)

Toshihiko

Professor

HAMAGAMI Tomoki (Dr.)

Professor

HANEJI Nobuo (Dr.)

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx http://hamagamilab.ynu.ac.jp/ Special message for the Future students Research Subject Semiconductor Materials and Processing, VLSI Engineering Contact nob@ynu.ac.jp http://www.hanelab.ynu.ac.jp/ Research Subject Algebraic Varieties, Toric Geometry, and Tropical geometry Contact kajiwara@ynu.ac.jp Research Subject Power Electronics, Digital Control, Biped Walking Robots, Electric Vehicles, Electric Train Tractions Contact kawamura@ynu.ac.jp http://www.kawalab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index_e.html Research Subject Information Theory, Space and Time Signal Processing and Coding, Software Reconfigurable and Cognitive Radio, Medical ICT, Wireless Body Area Network(BAN), Intelligent Transport System ITS , Dependable Wireless Network for Sensing and Controlling Contact kohno@ynu.ac.jp, ryuji.kohno@oulu.fi http://www.kohnolab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index-e.html Special message for the Future students Graduate students from quite many nations have been researching in English and can get carrier paths to global companies and academia. Research Subject Photonic Integrated Circuits, Micro-Optoelectronics, Optical Fiber Communication Contact ykokubun@ynu.ac.jp http://kokubun-lab.ynu.ac.jp/index.html Special message for the Future students Optical fiber communication is the fundamental infrastructure for the future of African countries. Research Subject Nanotechnology, Surface Science, Semiconductor Devices, Carbon Nanomaterials Contact togino@ynu.ac.jp http://oginolab.ynu.ac.jp/index_e.html

Professor

KAJIWARA Takeshi (Dr.)

Professor

KAWAMURA Atsuo (Dr.)

Professor

KOHNO Ryuji (Dr.)

Professor

KOKUBUN (Dr.)

Yasuo

Professor

OGINO Toshio (Dr.)

Professor

OYAMA (Dr.)

Tsutomu

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx Research Subject Electric Power Systems Engineering, Power Systems Analysis, Planning and Operation of Power Systems Contact t-oyama@ynu.ac.jp http://www.oyamalab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index.html Research Subject 1) Biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles 2) Magnetic sensors Contact takemura@ynu.ac.jp http://www.takemura.ynu.ac.jp/english.html Research Subject Integrated Circuits, High-Speed Low-Power Circuits, Electronics Devices, Superconductivity Electronics Contact nyoshi@ynu.ac.jp http://www.yoshilab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/yoshilab_hp/index_english.html Special message for the Future students All students, who wish to learn integrated circuit technologies and to be a bridge between African countries and Japan, are welcome. Research Subject Manufacturing Automation, Discrete Event Systems, Motion Control, Robotics, Electrical Machinery Contact fujimoto@ynu.ac.jp http://www.fujilab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index-e.html

Professor

TAKEMURA Yasushi (Dr.)

Professor

YOSHIKAWA Nobuyuki (Dr.)

Professor

FUJIMOTO Yasutaka (Dr.)

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Taro Research Subject Optoelectronics, Quantum Nano Structures, Semiconductor Devices Contact arakawa@ynu.ac.jp http://www.arakawa-lab.ynu.ac.jp/english.html Special message for the Future students Lets enjoy researches in optoelectronics with us. ICHIGE Koichi (Dr.) Research Subject Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Wireless Communication Contact koichi@ynu.ac.jp http://www.ichilab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/ Special message for the Future students Students having the background of signal processing are welcome. KUGA Nobuhiro Research Subject (Dr.) Microwave Engineering and measurement, Antenna Engineering ARAKAWA (Dr.)

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx Contact kuga@ynu.ac.jp http://www.kugalab.ynu.ac.jp/index_j.php Associate Professor KURAMITSU Kimio (Dr.) Research Subject Computer Science, Programming Language, Software Engineering Contact kimio@ynu.ac.jp http://www.ubicg.ynu.ac.jp/lab/ Research Subject Communication Theory, Information Communications, Communication Network Contact hideki@ynu.ac.jp http://www.ochiailab.dnj.ynu.ac.jp/index.html

Associate Professor

OCHIAI Hideki (Dr.)

Theory,

Wireless

Associate Professor

OYA Takahide (Dr.)

Research Subject Nanotechnology, Carbon Nanotube, Nonlinear system Contact t-oya@ynu.ac.jp http://arrow.ynu.ac.jp/index_e.html Research Subject Power system, Micro grid engineering, Renewable management, Complex system, Nonlinear dynamical system Contact t-tsuji@ynu.ac.jp

Associate Professor

TSUJI Takao (Dr.)

energy

Associate Professor

YAMANASHI (Dr.)

Yuki

Research Subject Electron/electric material engineering, Electronic device/electronic equipment Contact yamanasi@ynu.ac.jp http://www.nashilab.ynu.ac.jp/eng/index.html Research Subject Plasmonics, micro/nanophotonics, semiconductor process, analytical chemistry, photochemistry, material science. Contact nishijima@ynu.ac.jp http://www.ynlab.ynu.ac.jp/ Special message for the Future students I have accepted the contact of students who are interested in the chemical application of photo-functional materials. Research Subject Haptics, Motion control, Mechatoronics, Human Support engineering

Associate Professor

NISHIJIMA Yoshiaki (Dr.)

Associate Professor

SHIMONO Tomoyuki (Dr.)

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx Contact shimono@ynu.ac.jp http://www.tsl.ynu.ac.jp/ Associate Professor SHIMA (Dr.) Keisuke Research Subject Human-machine interface, Machine learning, Biomedical systems, Human modeling Contact shima@ynu.ac.jp http://www.bmer.ynu.ac.jp/index.html Special message for the Future students If you are interested in our research area, please do not hesitate to contact me.

10. Features of Graduate School Since its foundation, Yokohama National University (YNU) has been committed to the spirit of solving actual, real-world problems by putting theory into practice, encouraging new endeavors, widely opening its doors to society, and fostering exchange with other nations. The Department of Systems integration, the Graduate School of Engineering, cultivates students who can construct advanced complex systems from small components by synthesizing science-based elemental technology, design technology that makes use of that elemental technology, and production technology that harmonizes with society and environment. Students belonging to the specialization in ocean and space engineering can acquire fundamentals of fluid, structure, and motion mechanics, design and control theories for ships, airplane and satellite, and innovative technology for ocean space utilization based on naval architecture and ocean engineering and aerospace engineering. This specialization provides students with opportunities of taking part in overseas internships and of attending special lectures by specialists invited from worldwide countries in order to foster students who can conduct pronounced activities across national boundaries. Programs offered at the Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering cover a wide range of engineering areas, from basic to practical application, by integrating electric, electronic, communication and computer engineerings, phenomena analysis, simulation, and physical engineering that supports the previous disciplines. The aim is to train students to become creative engineers and system managers with practical skills in the electric, electronic, information and material fields. 11. Features and Curriculum of Program (1) Specialization in Ocean and Space Engineering, Department of Systems Integration The specialization in ocean and space engineering offers several lectures on naval architecture and ocean engineering, and aerospace engineering, examples of which are listed below: Design Theory of Ships and Ocean Marine Hydrodynamics Optimal Trajectories in Ocean-space Structures Exercises in Computational Exercises in Computational Structural Gasdynamics for Aerospace Propulsion Hydrodynamics Dynamics Basic Theory of Dynamic Motion of Intelligent Materials and Systems Ocean Energy Utilization Ocean Structures Ship Motions in Waves Space Systems Utilization Engineering Advanced Study on Ocean Industry

Graduates in our specialization have to get credits by taking some of the above classes and by participating laboratory

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx meetings, and domestic or overseas internships. We can teach a student enrolling as a research student fundamental or advanced topics related to the ocean and space engineering. (2) Specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering The Specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers students programs to expand their knowledge and skills acquired at the Faculty of Engineering in the electric, electronic, communication and computer engineerings, which are undergoing significant innovation, so as to become engineers and researchers who can develop innovative technologies for future and be involved in their sophisticated application. Course Power System Planning Advanced Semiconductor Physics Semiconductor Optoelectronics Computer Aided Design of Electronic Circuits Advanced Power Electronics Precise Environmental Technology Microwave Engineering Advanced Digital communications Semiconductor Surfaces and Interfaces Open Source Study CMOS Analog Circuit Design Lightwave Engineering Integrated Nanodevices Off-Campus Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering Advanced Electronic Devices Course Measurement Engineering for Human Information Advanced Electromagnetism Microelectronics Information & Communications Infrastructure Multimedia Mobile Communication Network Multimedia Wireless Communication Network Fault Tolerant Systems Digital Integration Electronics A Course for Advanced Electronics Products and Their Architecture Colloquium on Medical Engineering and Informatics Based on Information Communication Technology Advanced Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory Seminar in Electrical and Computer Engineering

12. Internship program There are two kinds of the curriculum in the specialization in ocean and space engineering: Pi-type Engineering Degree (PED), and T-type Engineering Degree (TED). Our specialization can provides all students belonging to the two curriculums with internships at a variety of companies such as shipyard, research and development organizations for ocean and space engineering, and overseas universities. In particular, students of the PED are able to be given more such opportunities. Our major is closely connected to manufacturers of large scale structure such as ships, offshore structure and airplane; we can offer a plenty of choices for a student where to go. In addition, we can invite students to join tours visiting ships under construction or repair, and research institutes including large test tank. 13. Academic schedule Our graduate school opens lectures during two semesters a year: spring semester from April to July, and autumn semester from October to February. Enrollment ceremonies are held at the beginning of April and October for students enrolling in April and October, respectively. Final examinations for getting credits are set at the end of July and middle of February. Little classes are given in August, September and March, and students is thus able to have vacations for these months,

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx during which they are able to go out for activities outside campus such as internships or trips. We can receive graduate students twice a year: April and October. If you belong to YNU as a research student, you will be recommended to take an entrance examination for being a normal graduate student as soon as possible. The entrance examinations are conducted twice a year: mid-August and latter-January. Please see the following academic calendar of 2013-2014 to see the annual schedule: Spring Vacation Entrance Ceremony April Beginning of first term Makeup Lectures Makeup Lectures (given in 6th period) May University Festival "Seiryosai" June University Foundation Day Makeup Lectures (given in 6th period) Makeup Lectures (given in 6th period) Makeup Lectures First Term Final Examinations Summer Vacation August Graduate school entrance examination September Fall Graduation Ceremony/Closing Ceremony End of First Term Beginning of Second Term Fall Entrance Ceremony Makeup Lectures University Festival "Tokiwasai" Makeup Lectures (given in 6th period) Makeup Lectures Winter Vacation Makeup Lectures National Center Test for University Admissions January Makeup Lectures (given in 6th period) Graduate school entrance examination April 1 (Mon) to April 4 (Thu) April 4 (Thu) April 5 (Fri) Monday's classes will be held on April 30 (Tue) May 13 (Mon) to May 17 (Fri) May 25 (Sat) to May 26 (Sun) (Preparation : May 25 (Sat) June 1 (Sat) June 17 (Mon) to June 21 (Fri) July8 (Mon) to July 12 (Fri) Monday's classes will be held on July 17 (Wed) July 25 (Thu) to July 31 (Wed) August 1 (Thu) to September 30 (Mon) August 20 (Thu): writing test August 21(Wed): interview September 26 (Thu) September 30 (Mon) October 1 (Tue) October 3 (Thu) Monday's classes will be held on October 15 (Tue) November 3 (Sun) to November 5 (Tue) (Preparation Day : November 2 (Sat) November 11 (Mon) to November 15 (Fri) December 9 (Mon) to December 13 (Fri) December 24 (Tue) to January 5 (Sun) January 15 (Wed) University will beMonday's classes will be held on closed from January 17 (Fri) to January 19 (Sun) January 27 (Mon) to January 31 (Fri) January 28 (Thu): writing test January 29(Wed): interview

July

October

November

December

Makeup Lectures TOEFL ITP Second Term Final Examinations February Spring Vacation Individual Achievement Test(prior term) Individual Achievement Test(latter term March Graduation Ceremony/Closing Ceremony End of Second Term

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx January 30 (Thu) reserved February 5 (wed) February 6 (Thu) to February 13 (Thu) Tuesday's examinations will be held on February 13 (Thu) February 14 (Fri) to March 31 (Mon) University will be closed from February 25 (Tue) to February 26 (Wed) University will be closed from March 12 (Wed) to March 13 (Thu) University will be held on March 26 (Wed) March 31 (Mon)

14. Facilities and Cultural activities for International students (1) Student Dormitory YNU has three dormitories for international students: Ooka International Residence, Foreign Student House and Minesawa International Student Dormitory. The Ooka International Residence (constructed 2010) has 252 single rooms. International students can reside here for up to two years, which is renewable until the end of the standard period required for graduation or course completion. Foreign Student House (constructed 1981) has 128 single rooms, 10 units for couples, and 10 units for couples with children. The maximum residence period is one year. Minesawa International Student Dormitory (constructed 1992) has 110 single rooms (80 rooms for men and 30 rooms for women) and a maximum residence period is one year. For details, please refer to following website http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/campus/institution/index.html New student dormitory will be opened in April 2014 within walking distance of campus. For more information, please refer to YNU website in detail http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html (2) Japanese Language Program International Student Centers in our university provides a large variety of Japanese language classes depending on the level of each nonnative student. The classes are divided into six levels from beginning to advanced, with classes as well as classes structured around different functions and goals, such as conversation, listening, comprehension, oral presentation, English-Japanese translation, or advanced grammar. Generally, thirty classes are offered each week, and are open to all international students. For detail please refer to ISC website. http://www.isc.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html (3) International Student Orientation Every year, an orientation is held at the beginning of the semester in April and October for new international students. Various matters are explained at orientation, such as those that concern international students for their everyday livings (safety, health examinations, insurance, dorm living, application for part-time work permission, events for international students, and more), those related to Japanese-language education, and precautions when completing official procedures for international students.

(4) Tutor Program A Japanese student (or a senior international student) will help the international student as a tutor, as necessary. Not only can

92.Yokohama National Univ.(Engineering).docx the tutor help the international student with studies in the Japanese language and specialized subjects, he or she can offer consultation on aspects of everyday living. (5) Home-stay Information The International Student Center conducts overnight (two days, one night) home-stay programs. They are scheduled for June and November every year. If you would like to participate in a home-stay program in a distant area, there are long-term home-stay programs held during summer vacation or other holidays in the Hokkaido and Kyushu regions as well as Kanazawa City. (6) Exchange Gathering with Japanese Students and International Students from Other Countries There are currently 934 international students from 65 countries and regions enrolled at YNU. The ratio of international students to Japanese students is one of the highest in Japan. This can be ascribed to an ideal environment for international students to friendly exchange with each other and with Japanese students. YNU supports friendly exchanges among international students and Japanese students through various programs, such as study tours, culture experience programs, and friendly exchange gatherings. (7) International Student Center The International Student Center (ISC) aims to teach Japanese language and culture to international students at Yokohama National University as well as offer a place where Japanese and international students can interact. To achieve these ends, the ISC primarily provides the following: 1) Education in Japanese language and culture 2) Coordination of the Junior Year Overseas at YNU (JOY) Program 3) Liberal arts education for international and Japanese students 4) Counseling for international students concerning life and study in Japan http://www.isc.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html (8) Short stay and short visit program We can invite students to take part in short stay and short visit programs for three months and two weeks, respectively, in which participants stay at an overseas university to take special lectures made by foreign professors, and to make a presentation of your own study and discuss it among a lot of persons, through which you can progress your study and improve your communication skill.