Course of Biomechanical Systems
To establish the safe, stable, and sustainable production of safe and reliable food, we use ICT in the production process, formalize tacit knowledge in big data using a data mining technique, and realize smart crop production. Specifically, students are trained in devices, instruments, and theories for environmental control of cultivation in high-tech driven plant factories and facilities; biological information based plant growth diagnostic systems; and robots for automation. We aim to train people who can use these technologies and knowledge to take a holistic approach in addressing the issues related to food production.
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Environmental Informatics and Control |
Innovative technology on the measurement, modeling and control of physiological responses of plants (vegetables and fruits) in plant factories, as affected by environmental factors, are studied to maximize production and qualities using intelligent sensors and computers. |
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Information Systems for Plant Factory |
Knowledge database for bio informatics and cultivation management are studied for efficient and stable production of the vegetables in a plant factory based on information technology. Kenji HATO , Professor ISLAM MD PARVEZ , Associate Professor |
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Environment Control in Greenhouse |
The laboratory of Environment Control in Greenhouse is conducting researches on environment control based on plant diagnosis in greenhouse and green amenity defined as the effect of plants on human comfort. Kotaro TAKAYAMA， Professor Naomichi FUJIUCHI , Associate Professor |
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Plant Biophysics/ Biochemistry and Physiology |
The Plant Biophysics / Biochemistry Research Laboratory studies physiological responses in crop plants under environmental stresses caused by changes in nutrient, temperature, light and moisture conditions. Hiroshi WADA , Professor |
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Plant biochemistry/ molecular and cell biology |
Our lab studies the mechanisms regulating plant metabolism and development in response to environmental cues, using biochemical, molecular and cell biological approaches. Yayoi ONDA , Associate Professor |
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Plant Breeding |
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Agricultural mechanical system engineering |
Intelligent robots that collect information and support on each operation in greenhouse, and energy-saving agricultural machines are developed. We are providing research and education about engineering technology and systems required in order to support agriculture as industry. Seiichi ARIMA , Professor， |
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Distribution Engineering |
Distribution Engineering Laboratory studies development of distribution technology for improving qualities of agricultural products after harvest Noriko TAKAHAHSI , Associate Professor Kazuya MORIMATSU , Senior Assistant Professor Keiji KONAGAYA , Senior Assistant Professor |