Laboratories at the School / Graduate School of Engineering

Microwave Driven Chemistry
・Inorganic Reaction
　 (Nanoparticle, Complex)
・Organic Reaction
(Suzuki-coupling, Esterification)
・Hybrid Catalyst

We revolutionize production engineering by converge the core manufacturing technologies such as bonding, forming and casting and more to keep international superiority in the manufacturing. We create innovative electric products by using the production engineering.

The NEXCO(West Nippon Expressway Company Limited) has obtained practical knowledge about the technology and management of the expressways thorough their constructing and operating over half century.
Based on the knowledge, we develop the state of the art technology to renovate the expressways that are required maintenance.
This course which started in July 2011 has carried out incorporating some results of one of the most advanced research by Osaka University
to the research of the NEXCO.

We are developing aseptic cell manufacturing process using isolator for iPS cell-derived products including retinal pigment epithelial cells. Development of suitable operation methods and items for isolator enables better reproducibility leading to stable quality of cell products. We also focus on expansion of production scale and automated manufacturing systems.

Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry carries out a cooperative research between laboratory of Industrial Organic Chemistry at graduate school of engineering, Osaka University and TOPPAN Printing CO., Ltd. We are going to develop and commercialize a novel cell regulation technology. In this laboratory, we focus on interaction between cell and synthetic polymer, natural polymer or protein to control cell adhesion, differentiation, proliferation, self-assembly and so on. In addition, we will apply these technologies to 3D tissue construction. 3D tissues are expected to be useful for high throughput drug assays and regenerative medicine.

This Joint Research Chair aims to improve repeatability, safety, stability, and productivity of cell culture for drug discovery screening, cell manufacture in regenerative medicine. To achieve this aim, this Joint Research Chair conducts research on mechanization of manual culture procedures, development of culture containers and instruments applicable for culturing equipment, and construct methodology of objective culture evaluation using cell images. In addition, we are engaged in research and development of culture systems incorporating these technologies.

This joint research chair aims to establish the design of smart factories for advanced medicine such as regenerative medicine.
We acquire and analyze various data of cell culture and develop a manufacturing system of innovative regenerative medicine products that can utilize it in real time.
Furthermore, by linking medical data and product data, we aim to study and construct a system used for continuous quality improvement of products and treatment prediction.

To contribute to the commercialization of new regenerative medicine techniques, we develop technology and equipment for cell storage and transportation by combining Kino-oka lab’s know-how regarding stabilization of cell processing and Iwatani Corporation’s cryogenic engineering experience.

Mobility System Joint Research Chair is aiming at configuring comfortable, eco-friendlly, and sustainable smart city powered by e-Mobility. Research themes are on multi-modal mobility analysis, optimal charging infrastructure design for various electric fleet, and coupling analysis beyond mobility and energy sectors, and so on. Final target of the research chair is to create a prototype of smart city platform in foundation of versatile landscape of the city and community.

　Responses to global climate change and the conservation of our terrestrial, atmospheric, and marine environments have become major issues in recent years. The creation of a circular economy has been proposed as a possible solution to these issues. As a result, the importance of nonferrous metal materials, such as copper and rare metals, that are used in electronic devices and other products is increasing significantly.
　This time, the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University, and the Company have decided to come together in a new industry-academia collaboration with a shared vision of promoting resource recycling and contributing to the creation of a circular economy.

In this joint research chair, we are working on research and development of elemental technologies for next-generation CAE, considering the ideal form of next-generation CAE.
Focusing on multiscale analysis based on the behavior of crystal, we will proceed with research on homogenization methods and DB utilization methods, and integrate them as Virtual Materials Testing, which should lead to improved accuracy and simplification on product design.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a powerful detection method that amplifies the target DNA and is used for identification of infectious diseases, viruses and bacteria, quantitative measurement of bacteria, and tumor diagnosis.
Ideally, everybody can get this PCR test anytime, anywhere at a low price and get the results within a short time.
In this joint research chair, in order to realize a compact and inexpensive portable quantitative PCR (qPCR), we are working toward the practical application of a technology that detects the increase in the target DNA as a change in impedance with high sensitivity instead of fluorescence detection.

We will work to build an automated system that enables stable and mass production for the practical application of cell therapy using umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells. In addition, we will connect a series of processes from manufacturing to transportation to medical sites, aiming to realize social implementation of regenerative medicine.

We are engaged in fundamental research on the control mechanism of chemical reactions in microchannels using ultrasonication and on ultrasonic sensors. We also approach the basic comparative research between ultrasonication and energy from gunpowder action regarding the control of reactions on proteins.

This is a joint research laboratory among Prof. Matsusaki laboratory of Industrial Organic Chemistry at graduate school of engineering, Osaka University, ITOHAM YONEKYU HOLDINGS INC. and TOPPAN INC. Prof. Matsusaki has developed a superior method to produce cultured meat using 3D cell printing technology. We work on further development of the techniques to enable its implementation in society (ensuring food safety, cost reduction, mass production, etc.). In addition, as key members of the Consortium for Future Innovation by Cultured Meat, we will contribute to solving environmental and food problems, improving people’s health, and proposing food for the future, in collaboration with people in other research and industrial fields.

This Joint Research Chair was established in March 2023 as a laboratory that will serve as a driving force to create a new offshore wind industry in Japan and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Then, it is necessary to integrate technologies for offshore wind spreading over various fields. We are working for promoting the industrialization of offshore wind, and for developing human resource who can lead the offshore wind industry.