Research

Focus

In our group, we've been studying on microfluidic devices and microfluidics since established in 1999. While the topics are ranging from basic technologies to applied research, in recent years we are putting more and more intense on the six research poles; 1) fundamental technologies in micro/nanofluidics, 2) development of a soft actuator based on ‘microhydraulics’, 3) molecular systems engineering, 4) cell-engineering devices, 5) microfluidic device for single-cell analysis, and 6) deep-sea in situ measurement system. In recent years, the target area expanded over to medical and cosmetic applications. For example, development of implantable glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) is underway. We believe that our works could expand the horizons of microfluidic applications in various fields.

Many research projects are currently in progress. Some of them are posted bellow.

---

Cell engineering

---

Deep-ocean measurement

---

Microfluidic applications

---

Molecular engineering

---

Others