- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering Department of Electrical Systems Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Architectural Engineering
- Faculty of Applied Information Science
- Department of Computer Science Department of Information Systems Department of Information Management
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Department of Architectural Design Department of Global Environment Studies Department of Food and Health Sciences
- Graduate School
- Major in Intelligent Structure and Functional Science Major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major in Mechanical Systems Engineering Major in Civil and Architectural Engineering Major in Information Systems Science Major in Environmental Studies Major in Biological and Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Department of Food and Health Sciences
This department provides a comprehensive education on food, which is an essential element of daily life. Students study a broad range of topics, including production methods, hygiene and quality control techniques required in manufacturing processes, and instrumentation and control technologies for food production equipment. They also develop marketing skills to analyze market needs, as well as an understanding of the relationship between food and the human body essential for maintaining and enhancing health. The program cultivates specialists who ensure food safety, security, and public health.
Education and Research Areas
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Food Resources
Students gain a deep understanding of the physiological characteristics of organisms and acquire knowledge of cultivation methods and quality improvement techniques. They also explore next-generation food resource production methods that integrate agricultural science with engineering.
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Food Manufacturing
Students study the essential skills for ensuring food safety and reliability, including hygiene management, quality control, sterilization techniques, market research methods, and instrumentation and control technologies used in manufacturing settings.
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Health Sciences
By studying the structure and functions of the human body, students acquire the knowledge needed to maintain and improve health through physical activity. They also explore the vital connection between daily diet, food, and overall health.
Faculty List
| Faculty Name | Position | Research Topic |
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| Kazuhisa Hatakenaka | Professor | Moisture Transfer Mechanisms in Food Drying |
| Akihiro Imai | Associate Professor | Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Plant Stem Cell Development |
| Atsushi Imai | Associate Professor | Movements and Exercises to Enhance Sports Performance and Prevent Injuries |
| Makoto Kadoshima | Associate Professor | Science Education, Inquiry-Based Cross-Disciplinary Study, and Teacher Training |
| Koji Kakugawa | Professor | Food Sterilization and Microbial Diversity in the Production of Fermented Foods |
| Yohei Kikuchihara | Associate Professor | History, Cultures, and Social Issues of Natural History |
| Koei Maehara | Associate Professor | Theories and Practices for Student Support |
| Masayoshi Matsui | Associate Professor | Applications of High-Voltage and Plasma Technologies in Food Processing |
| Koji Nagasaki | Professor | Effects of Exercise and Food on the Prevention and Improvement of Lifestyle-Related Diseases |
| Tadashi Nakai | Professor | Biochemical and Structural Biological Studies on Enzymes Involved in Metabolic Processes |
| Mitsuhiro Nakamura | Associate Professor | Special Activities in Education |
| Kazuki Nishimura | Professor | Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Modulation During Recovery After Exercise |
| Chiharu Sogawa | Professor | Evaluation of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Using 3D Cell Culture Technology |
| Minetaka Sugiyama | Professor | Yeast Bioscience and Biotechnology |
| Yutaro Tamari | Junior Associate Professor | Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Following Eccentric Contractions Associated with Physical Activity |
| Sadao Tohi | Professor | Manufacturing Technology and Production Management of Processed Foods |
