Research Fields of the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Electronic device technology underpins Japanese industry, and advances in nanotechnology have contributed to the miniaturization of electronic devices. Through systematic study of the underlying disciplines—electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and electronic materials science—students will not only contribute to advancements in electronic devices and nanotechnology, but also acquire the fundamental academic skills essential for innovation in emerging technologies such as carbon nanotubes, organic semiconductors, and wearable devices.

Through a curriculum centered on electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, students learn about the wave-like and particle-like properties of light. Additionally, students will study related subjects such as devices, networks, and nanotechnology. This will equip them with the academic skills necessary to bring about transformative advancements in fields such as ultra-high-speed internet, energy-efficient optical signal processing, high-capacity optical memory devices, quantum computers, quantum information communication, and laser applications in medicine.

Students will acquire the knowledge essential for understanding LSI technology and wireless communication technology through a curriculum centered on electromagnetism and electrical circuits. Additionally, students will engage in systematic study from fundamentals to applications. This covers both the physics of the semiconductors that make up components, and more practical disciplines like LSI circuit design, edge computing, and wireless technology. This will equip students with the essential skills needed to drive innovation in communication tools such as mobile data terminals.

Students acquire the computer science and mathematics knowledge essential for research in multimedia, information systems, and artificial intelligence through a curriculum centered on computer science, complex analysis, and applied mathematics. Concurrently, they acquire foundational knowledge of hardware through required subjects and electrical circuits. In this way, they can acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary to drive innovation in technologies such as image compression, smart grids, image recognition, artificial intelligence, intelligent sensing, and robotics. This systematic study cultivates talent capable of realizing the integration and creation of innovative algorithms and hardware.