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Practical Sciences and Beyond

Students in the academic fields of science, engineering and design at KIT, acquire the practical knowledge required of advanced

specialists in their fields and majors. We take this a step further, aggressively encouraging collaboration among students in

different fields, and between students and persons in domestic and international research organizations and corporations. This

interaction becomes the catalyst for the broadening of new horizons, exciting possibilities and abundant creativity . Awaiting the

KIT student, beyond the mere acquisition of practical knowledge, are these unknown and as yet, un-experienced new worlds.

The interdisciplinary education at Kyoto Institute of Technology, produces human resources who shape the future.

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Creative ConnectionsAt KIT, the three academic fields of science, engineer-

ing and design all extend beyond their conventional

boundaries to organically converge in new and unex-

plored interdisciplinary areas. Specialist professors in

each of these areas form alliances among visionary

peers. Students at KIT encounter much valuable food

for thought, and quickly develop a strong incentive

for learning.


Creating Value When knowledge and sensibility intersect and move

toward integration, resonating with the essence of

what it is to be human, new values evolve. Kyoto has

seen the rise and fall of various cultures over its

thousand year history. In fact, thanks to Kyoto Institute

of Technology being based in this experience-rich

environment, its graduates are able to create value in

response to the needs of each generation.

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Research Facilities

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Saga CampusKyotango Campus

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Burgeoning PotentialAt Kyoto Institute of Technology, involvement with

corporations, communities and society at large,

provides opportunities for limited-edition craftsman-

ship and design. Ideas take form, enter the collective

consciousness and evolve the next generation of

innovative designs. Our close links with outside

organizations spell a wealth of possibility for this type

of development.

The exploration of “Wisdom, Beauty and Technology,” a combination

unique to KIT, has evolved over our 110 year history dating from the estab-

lishment of our predecessor institutions, Kyoto College of Technology and

Kyoto College of Textile Fibers.

This illustrious history now turns a new page, as we make the products of

our research and education available to the world. Ensuring student

mastery of technology through the creation of ethical and discerning feats

of engineering, we target the harmonic integration of wisdom and beauty

with intellect and sensibility.

*Student and professor information is current as of March1, 2014.

President

Masao FURUYAMA

Educational Quality StandardsThe primary focus of a university is, of course, education. To produce gradu-

ates with a highly developed global perspective, we inspire each student to

attain the conceptual and expressive abilities that will enable him/her to

make scientific discoveries. To this purpose, we have developed and are

implementing our own educational systems such as the KIT Standard and

the Comprehensive Portfolio.

Research StandardsIt is research that attracts brilliant minds to a university. Aiming to pioneer

new academic fields, contribute to meaningful advances in society and

promote the deepening of aesthetics that are conducive to cultural develop-

ment, we continue to strive to raise our research standards.

CollaborationWe actively collaborate with universities, enterprises, local governments

and other countries in expanding educational and research projects while

making contributions to communities and society at large. Our influence

extends far beyond the walls of the university.

Our Action Plan


MY RESEARCH AND KIT LIFE

called Japarchi. The main purpose of this

group is to cater debates of well-known

researchers about terms related to the

Japanese spat ia l i ty . I gained valuable

knowledge at these conferences.

My own research is about the links and

d ispar i t ies between pr ivate , in t imate

and public space. During my two semes-

ters at KIT I learned research methods

and worked on a competit ive architec-

tural project at a Japanese agency. This

enr i ched my comprehens ion o f t rad i -

tional Japanese architecture as well as

mode rn and con tempora r y J apanese

architecture.

I was surpr ised to f ind that KIT offers

students from all academic disciplines the

chance to meet students from every other

major. In France, architecture is studied

in a separate school. Here, however, I

was happy to be able to ask advice of

and exchange information with design-

ers, engineers and others. I found the

system of ass igning tutors to interna-

tional students to be very welcoming and

helpful.

My work a t K IT p rov ided me wi th an

opportunity to discover the world of PhD

s t u d e n t s a n d r e s e a r c h e r s . N i s h i d a

Sensei, the supervising professor of our

lab invited me to a bimonthly conference

Enriching Educational Experience at KIT

Claire MalicorneFrance

Exchange Student from National School of Architecture of Versailles

I am focus ing on numer i ca l ana l y s i s

methods for deformat ion behav ior o f

fiber/thermoplastic composites in injec-

tion molding. Today, polymer composite

products are widely used in furniture,

equipment, chemical and electrical engi-

neering, the construction and automotive

industries, and a range of other areas.

However, the processing of polymers has

no t been s tud ied as c lose l y as o the r

a spec t s , and p rob l ems f ound i n t he

industry are largely related to the design,

operation and control of equipment in

order to obtain satisfactory products at

competitive prices. Consequently, due to

my interest in modeling and simulation in

polymer processing, I chose this topic for

my dissertation. With a solid background

in polymer science and engineering and

with a particular focus on polymer pro-

cessing, I welcome new challenges in this

area and feel confident in solving them.

Fortunately, during my time at KIT, I have

had the opportunity to collaborate with

Toyobo Co . , L td . and become keen l y

aware of the importance of connecting

research with the realities of markets and

industry.

Exploring the Frontiers of Polymer Processing

Nguyen Thi Thanh BinhViet Nam

Second Year Doctoral Student, Program of Advanced Fibro-Science

Academic Programs and Research Facilities

Research Facilities

· Museum and Archives

· Center for Information Science

· Center for Environmental Science

· Drosophila Genetic Resource Center

· Center for Instrumental Analysis

· Radioisotope Center

· Center for Fiber and Textile Science

· Center for Bioresource Field Science

· Center for Manufacturing Technology

· Insect Biomedical Research Center

· Future-Applied Conventional Technology Centre

University Library

Centers for Education and Research

· Liaison Center

· Venture Laboratory

· Center for Intellectual Property

Centers for Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration

Academic Programs

Materials and Life ScienceUndergraduate Programs· Applied Biology

· Biomolecular Engineering

· Macromolecular Science and Engineering

· Chemistry and Materials Technology

Master’s Programs· Applied Biology

· Biomolecular Engineering

· Macromolecular Science and Engineering

· Chemistry and Materials Technology

Doctoral Program· Materials and Life Science

As evidenced by worldwide genome projects, the boundaries between life science and materials

science are increasingly blurred as these two fields converge. With new discoveries being made

daily in fundamental materials of life forms/organisms and their mechanisms, it is becoming

increasingly important to extend research results in life science to the engineering field, introduce

life science perspectives into materials science research and make use of materials science meth-

ods in life science research. With an awareness of the current state of affairs, the Academic Field of

Materials and Life Science encourages students to focus either on life science or materials science,

while helping them fully equip themselves with the insights and perspectives of both these fields.

Advanced Fibro-ScienceMaster’s Program Doctoral Program

Biobased Materials ScienceMaster’s Program Doctoral Program

Engineering DesignUndergraduate Programs· Electronics

· Information Science

· Mechanical and System Engineering

· Design Engineering and Management

Master’s Programs· Electronics

· Information Science

· Mechanical and System Engineering

· Design Engineering and Management

Doctoral Program· Engineering Design

This discipline deals with the actual manufacture of practical tools and products of highly

practical use. Generally speaking, production involves the processes of planning/design,

manufacturing and evaluation, in that order. Planning establishes value and evaluation

standards for a manufactured product. Based on that plan, design is considered next in

modern manufacturing. Typically, this progresses from physical to engineering design.

Physical design outlines the steps and conditions necessary to actualize the functions of a

product, while engineering design is the process of clarifying and concretely specifying

what steps, tools and methods will be necessary to realize the product, itself.

Architecture + DesignNow, more than ever, the formative arts require a deep understanding of human sensibilities, social

structure and the environment we live in. In addition, due to the mature state of many urban environ-

ments and architectural structures, the reuse of recycled building stock and renovation demand high-level

abilities in design. In this field, while studying and gaining hands-on experience of the history and theory

of design and architecture, students, through the design and creation of work, and the gaining of

practical experience in engineering skills, comprehensively master 1- practical experience and theory in

the design of living environment production, 2- an understanding, from an engineering standpoint, of

living environments and design and 3- a deep knowledge and awareness of art and society.

Undergraduate Program· Design and Architecture

Master’s Programs· Architecture

· Design

Doctoral Programs· Architecture

· Design


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Applied Biology”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

MY RESEARCH

We elucidate a variety of phyto-environmental

responses with the aim of practical implementation

of the information we gain. Our experiments do not

use the reagents and beakers typically associated

with experimental laboratories, but special devices

that measure photosynthesis. I research plants that

can be grown in space and am investigating how

much gravitational stress moss can withstand.

Mosses are small and have no roots. Mosses can be

grown easily and in large amounts in small spaces.

I am looking into the use of moss for gaseous

exchange in space stations that house people for

extended periods of time.

Outer Space Cultivation of Moss and Other Plants

Developing an Aggressive Attitude toward Research Leads to Skill Improvement

What made a strong impression on me after I began

my research was the day the professor asked my

opinion. “What do you think?” she asked. Until

this point, I had always left final research decisions

to my professors. This provided me with an

opportunity to take a more enterprising approach

to the research-offering my own ideas. Through this

experience, I was motivated to look up things I

didn’t understand. In addition, I was required to

make presentations in front of an audience. Thanks

to this experience, I have even become able to

enjoy expressing my opinion in an allotted time. In

the future, I hope to find employment that enables

me to utilize the skills I have learned. I also hope to

someday have the opportunity to experiment with

moss in space.

Kaori TAKEMURAFirst Year Master’s Student

We study the photosynthetic functions of plants to improve urban

environments. One of our research themes concerns the optimization of

green space use in urban areas to moderate heat island effect. We

analyze the stable carbon isotope ratio of leaf samples obtained from

roadside trees. Through this, we can determine desirable management

methods and suitable tree species to moderate heat island effects in

urban area, by improving photosynthetic absorption of CO2 in urban

trees. We will propose these management methods and tree species to

Kyoto municipal government and road construction companies based

on these results. We also study plant aquaporin and its influence on

leaf photosynthesis, as well as the photosynthetic functions of ferns

and mosses. As a supervisor, I encourage self-initiative in students, and

urge them to find and develop their own research topics.

Beneficial Plant-use in Urban Environments

LABORATORYCLOSE UP

Applied Biology応用生物学

The title of the doctoral level program in this field is Materials and Life Science.

Available Levels

Professor Yuko HANBA

資源昆虫学（生物資源フィールド科学教育研究センター）

資源植物学（生物資源フィールド科学教育研究センター）

バイオ資源学（生物資源フィールド科学教育研究センター）

進化ゲノム学（ショウジョウバエ遺伝資源センター）

バイオメディカル学（昆虫バイオメディカル教育研究センター）

LABORATORIES

Applied MicrobiologyFunctional Cell BiologyStructural BiologyChromosome EngineeringNeuroscienceInsect BiotechnologyMolecular Cell BiotechnologyPlant Science and Molecular EngineeringInsect Physiology and FunctionHuman PerformanceCell Signaling and EngineeringApplied EntomologyApplied BotanyBio-resource ScienceEvolutionary GenomicsBiomedical and Developmental Biology

微生物工学

細胞機能学

構造生物工学

染色体工学

生体機能学

昆虫工学

細胞分子工学

植物分子工学

昆虫生理機能学

生体行動科学

生体分子機能学

BA MA PhD

The study of biology and biochemistry, from their fundamentals to applications, is the

focus of this program. By nurturing student competence in the precise application of

biotechnology, to elucidate the important issues in bio-resources and environments, we

train students to precisely apply biotechnology to these issues. The globally competitive

research facilities on the spacious experimental grounds at the KIT Saga Campus in the

southwest quadrant of Kyoto, are a trademark of this program.


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Biomolecular Engineering”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

We are developing methodologies for immobilizing biomolecules,

antibodies in particular, on the surfaces of various materials, such as

plastics and are investigating ways to apply this to clinical diagnosis for

identification of cancers and other serious diseases. Since we are

handling proteins and some microorganisms, people may imagine that

we are doing biological research in our laboratory. However, our research

and educational foundation is in chemical engineering. The aim of

chemical engineering is the development of methodologies which will

establish efficient processes in industry. Students studying chemical

engineering in our laboratory will play an important role in a variety of

industrial fields such as biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceutical

science and even electronics. We are presently collaborating with several

companies as well as national research institutes enabling students to

directly sense major shifts in industrial and academic research, and

become aware of the importance of education and academic research in

our department.

Biochemical Engineering Research Using Antibodies for Clinical Diagnostics

Associate Professor Yoichi KUMADA

LABORATORIES

Synthetic Organic ChemistryPolymer Organic ChemistryApplied Polymer ChemistryChemical and Biochemical EngineeringMolecular Structural ChemistryBiopolymer ChemistryBioregulation ScienceBiophysical ChemistryBiofunctional Chemistry

有機合成化学

高分子有機化学

応用高分子化学

化学工学

分子構造化学

生体高分子化学

生体高分子情報

生物物理化学

生体分子機能化学

MY RESEARCH

Manami INOUEFourth Year Undergraduate Student

My research objective involves the immobilization of

antibody molecules on the surface of sensitive

semiconductor-type pH image sensors. When people

become sick, they host an illness derived antigen,

such as a pathogen, virus or toxin. The sensor we

developed with immobilized antibodies, detects

these antigens through high sensitivity to change in

pH values. Thus, these signals from antigen-antibody

interaction become useful data for accurate diagno-

sis. Presently, I am investigating how best to use the

sensor and analyze experimental data. Although the

project has just started, I hope that this sensor

system will soon be put to practical use.

Research for Future Medical Care

Maturity Through Real World Experience

After becoming a member of this laboratory, I had

many opportunities to come in contact with

professors from other universities and researchers

from the companies that we do collaborative

research with. Before I joined this laboratory, I

didn’t have any opportunity to talk with professors

from other universities, so this was new to me.

When I was in my third year, I took Professor

Michimasa Kishimoto’s Chemical Engineering

class. In this class, the professor arranged for us to

visit a chemical plant where I was able to experi-

ence the production process. This course of study

goes beyond classroom learning and exposes

students to a stimulating environment.

Biomolecular EngineeringThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Materials and Life Science.

Available Levels BA MA PhD

生体分子応用化学/ 生体分子工学

The academic field of Biomolecular Engineering employs the language of chemistry to

converse with biomolecules. We produce researchers who can scientifically comprehend

and apply molecular level processes; such as photosynthesis, biodegradability and protein

generation; used by organisms. By deeply understanding the functions of organisms at

the molecular level and learning chemical applications of these functions, students

become able to develop materials and systems that can contribute to our lives. While

many biology-related programs exist both in Japan and abroad, you will seldom find a

program in which a chemistry-based approach is so thoroughly incorporated into the

education and research as in this comprehensive KIT course.

LABORATORYCLOSE UP


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Macromolecular Science and Engineering”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

Our research involves developing new methods of structural analysis

and applications that employ ultrasound. Ultrasound has been

thought to be effective when analyzing large-scale data such as

echo-images of fetal development, but it has not been suited to

analysis at the microscopic level. However, with this new technique

it becomes possible to analyze polymer materials that are optically

opaque by allowing light to pass through them. I don’t expect

students to fully understand the research background or future plan

at the beginning, but I hope to hook their curiosity and interest as

they gradually grasp the goals of this research. We require students

to develop logical, rational thought processes.

Exploring the Potential of Ultrasound for Microscopic Analysis

Associate Professor Tomohisa NORISUE

LABORATORIES

Polymer Design for Specialty PolymersPolymer PhotonicsPolymer PhysicsPolymer Molecular EngineeringFibrous Material SciencePolymer MechanicsTextile Engineering DesignCondensed Matter Physics

機能高分子設計

高分子フォトニクス

高分子物理学

高分子物性工学

繊維高分子材料

繊維高分子力学

繊維製品設計

物性物理学

Shoko KUZAKIFourth Year Undergraduate Student

Macromolecular Science and Engineering高分子機能工学

The title of the doctoral level program in this field is Materials and Life Science.


MY RESEARCH

To tell the truth, I wasn’t clear about my purpose or

aspirations until I was in my third year. When I took

Professor Tomohisa Norisuye‘s lecture on Applied

Polymer Materials in third year, bit by bit I began to

link basic knowledge and practical applications of

the polymer materials. During the course of this

lecture, I began to form clear goals. At present, I am

completely immersed in the study of the phase

separation structural control of polymers.

Inspired by Applied Polymer Materials Lectures

I use Light to Structurally Control Phase Separation of Polymers.

With the current variety of manufactured products

on the market, it isn’t possible for a single type of

polymer to meet the wide range of market

demands. Worldwide, research is being conducted

into polymer composites, or blends. Different

polymers, however, separate in much the same way

as oil and water do. I research the use of light for

structural control of phase separation. In addition,

by dispersing conductive additives into the phase

separation structure, we are attempting to produce

a film which is both transparent and electroconduc-

tive. If this research succeeds, we may be able to

use the material as an electrode network for touch

panel screens and solar panels. We all share our

data in this lab, and emphasize the importance of

lab-wide discussion of our work. In our research,

the results we predicted often elude us, but rather

than assuming that our data is meaningless, we

speak with the professor and our peers about it,

and make new discoveries.

Among a wide variety of advanced materials, polymers offer sophisticated functionality

and properties as a new class of materials with infinite possibilities. A polymer, which

is defined as a gigantic molecule consisting of tens of thousands of atoms, can exhibit

versatile functionalities depending on the number of jointed atoms, chain configura-

tions and microscopic structures. Nowadays, (1) nano-technology, (2) bio-technology,

(3) information technology and (4) environmental technology have become indispens-

able fields of studies to our life. For example, those techniques have been applied to

electronic materials, space aeronautics materials, optics/telecommunication materials,

environmental functional materials, advanced fibers and so on. In the department of

macromolecular science and engineering, we have fabricated and studied a new class

of materials intended for such applications, and performed research and education in

order to contribute to the field and society.

LABORATORYCLOSE UP


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Chemistry and Materials Technology”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

To explain analytical chemistry in terms that non-specialists can

understand, involves elucidating the composition and systems of the

materials that make up our world. How much of what is where? How

do substances interact with other materials? Even today when the

development of analytical instruments has progressed more than in the

past, there are still many materials that cannot be analyzed, or

measured. Measurement is fundamental to science. Progress in

analytical technology makes advances in science possible. In this lab,

we intend to discover a wide range of issues from life phenomena to

energy solutions and previously unknown laws and principles in the

natural sciences through electroanalytical methods.

Discovering Unknown Laws and Principles

Associate Professor

LABORATORIES

Atomic and Molecular SciencePhysical Chemistry of Excited MoleculesSynthetic Organic ChemistryOrganofluorine ChemistryFunctional Polymeric MaterialsRubber and Elastomer ScienceAnalytical ChemistryPhoto-functional MaterialsPrecision Organic Materials ChemistryInterface Material ChemistryApplied Complex Materials ChemistryAmorphous TechnologyInorganic Materials Physical ChemistryHigh-temperature MaterialsCeramic PhysicsChemical Reactions in High TemperaturesInorganic SpectroscopyFine Particle and Powder EngineeringEnvironmental Measurement TechnologyEnvironmental Materials

原子分子物理化学

励起分子工学

有機合成化学

有機フッ素化学

機能性高分子材料学

ゴム・エラストマー科学

物質分析学

光機能材料学

精密有機材料学

界面材料学

応用錯体化学

アモルファス工学

無機材料物理化学

高温材料学

セラミック物理学

高温反応工学

無機分光学

微粒子プロセス工学

環境計測学

環境材料学

Chemistry and Materials TechnologyThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Materials and Life Science.


物質工学

Yumi YOSHIDA

Junya UCHIDAFirst Year Master’s Student

MY RESEARCH

We are developing methods of measuring ultratrace

amounts using electrochemistry in an attempt to

discover applications for detection of ultratrace

proteins in biological samples. In conventional

measurement, amounts are determined by compar-

ing a given measurement signal with the signal for a

known amount (reference material). When, however,

we are dealing with ultratrace amounts, there is no

reference material and estimating the amount

becomes much more difficult. To solve this problem,

we are striving to improve measuring devices. I find

fulfillment in using the measuring devices I have

developed, to achieve previously unattainable

measurements.

Measuring Ultratrace Amounts of Material

Continuing to Build on my Experience at University, I will Remain Engaged with Chemistry.

The students in this lab are energetic. They are equally

enthusiastic about their research and their extracur-

ricular activities. I have had many opportunities to

present my research and feel my presentation skills

have improved. Attending numerous academic

conferences and seminars, I was able to obtain a wide

range of knowledge through contact with a large

number of people. To further broaden my knowledge,

I took a course offered by the Design Engineering and

Management Department known as Theory of

Intellectual Property. I am looking forward to continu-

ing to do research at my future employer, a paint

company. It is possible I may end up working in

technology-related sales, but no matter what, I will

find a way to keep one foot in the world of chemistry.

Our program covers a wide range of chemistry-related areas; not only basic chemistry,

e.g. analytical and physical chemistry, and organic and inorganic chemistry, but also

applied and materials chemistry for organic and polymer materials, inorganic and ceramic

materials, hybrid materials, and nanomaterials. Departmental faculty are engaged in

education and research in the fields of molecular and materials science as well as

engineering rooted in the chemical sciences. In the field of molecular science and

engineering, efforts are focused on the understanding of behaviors of elements and

molecules in order to create new materials. In the field of materials science and

engineering, the properties of newly created materials are characterized and methods of

developing the materials for practical applications are explored. A deep understanding of

these two fields is necessary to develop advanced and highly useful materials.

LABORATORYCLOSE UP


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Electronics”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

LABORATORIES

Digital and Analog Integrated CircuitsElectromagnetic Wave EngineeringApplied ElectromagneticsOptoelectronics and Optical CommunicationOptical EngineeringElectronics Device EngineeringSolid-State ElectronicsElectronic PropertiesPlasma Science and TechnologyNano Structure ScienceElectronic Material ScienceAdvanced Functional Materials DesignTheoretical Quantum Physics

電子回路工学

高周波通信工学

先進電磁波動工学

光エレクトロニクス

光情報工学

電子機器工学

固体電子工学

電子物性工学

プラズマ基礎工学

ナノ構造科学

物性基礎工学

機能材料設計

量子物性理論

ElectronicsThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Engineering Design.


電子システム工学

The Undergraduate Program of Electronics covers a wide

range of academic fields centering on electrical engineer-

ing and electronics, disciplines that have contributed to

the creation of today’s affluent and convenient society.

Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of these

fields, as well as knowledge of and skills for dealing with

electronic devices, communication technology, digital

systems, energy and system control. This program aims

to nurture creative engineers, and researchers with

specialized knowledge, who think from a range of

perspectives to ensure that our high-tech society will

develop in the right direction for the well-being of us all.

To this end, we have established the research laborato-

ries on the facing page.

The Master’s Program of Electronics offers research and

education programs, focusing on various elemental

technologies, design and analysis theories and systems

technologies needed to create next-generation electronic

systems. The areas covered by the program include mate-

rials, plasma, devices, circuits, microwaves, optical

engineering, signal processing, communications and

systems.

In the field of electronics, engineers and researchers

must be familiar with the physical mechanisms of

devices that perform different functions depending on

the behaviors of electrons, the technology of transmit-

ting information via microwave or optical fiber, and

techniques to create systems from electronic circuits. To

help students acquire a wide range of specialized

knowledge and develop the practical ability to make use

of their knowledge, this program offers lectures and

laboratory training in which students are given opportu-

nities to participate in cutting-edge research in small

groups. The program is designed to train students to

become professionals who are creative in their approach

to problems.

MY RESEARCH

Akinori FUNAHASHIFirst Year Master’s Student

I became motivated to study electric engineering when,

as a child, I attended an electronics class and saw a

radio-controlled car darting about, using a sensor to

avoid obstacles. Because my toy car only moved in a

straight line, I was amazed to see that a miniature car

could recognize walls and obstacles and turn to avoid

them. This experience later led me to select a high

school where I could study electric engineering. I chose

to join this optical engineering laboratory because I was

astounded by its research. Their holography produced

the kind of beautiful and powerful images that often

appear in science fiction films. It fascinated me.

Fascinated by the Powerful Technology of Holography

Studying in the World’s First Laboratory to Observe and Record the Movements of Light

I study a holographic technique known as “light-in-

flight recording by holography.” This technique allows

us to see, in slow motion, three-dimensional moving

images (i.e. four-dimensional images) of light, which,

according to Einstein’s theory of relativity, travel faster

than anything else in the universe. This innovative

technique will be applicable to optical fiber communi-

cations, as well as to laser technology in the fields of

biotechnology and medicine. Our laboratory has

become the world’s first to succeed in observing and

recording various movements of light. I am currently

engaged in experiments based on capturing images of

movements that are characteristic of light. Although

we constantly devote ourselves to our studies, we

engage in friendly conversation and pause for coffee

breaks. This balance between work and pleasure

contributes to an attractive research environment.


See “Reseachers Database System” → “Information Science”Faculty Information: http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

LABORATORIES

Computational Intelligence and SystemsComputer SystemDistributed SystemHuman Information TechnologyHuman InterfaceImage ProcessingInformation and Communications EngineeringInformation SecurityIntelligent Control SystemsInteractive IntelligenceMultimedia Data EngineeringSoftware Engineering

情報知能システム

コンピュータシステム

分散システム

人間情報技術

ヒューマンインタフェース

画像工学

情報通信システム

情報セキュリティ

知能制御

インタラクティブ知能

マルチメディアデータ工学

ソフトウェア工学

Intelligent control systems engineering is concerned with the construction

of intelligent systems, the most well-known being the robot. For example,

we create mathematical models based on research into human movements

and this is used to elucidate their characteristics. This information is then

applied to robotic movement and is useful in the fields of medicine and

industry. Mathematical knowledge is important in our field, so we welcome

math-lovers. Although student research advances may only seem to be a

tiny step forward in terms of the field as a whole, we support students in

making conceptual breakthroughs and presenting their research advances

at conferences.

Modeling and Analyzing Systems Enables Clarification of Their Properties

Information ScienceThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Engineering Design.


情報工学

Associate Professor Yoshihiro MORI

MY RESEARCH

Today, products are required to look good in addition to

being functional. That is why I sought learning opportu-

nities that would help me develop not only engineering

knowledge and skills but also an aesthetic sensibility.

Because it aims to integrate technology and the arts, I

chose Kyoto Institute of Technology as the institution

that would best meet my needs.

I Chose KIT Because it Specializes in Technology and Art in an Integrated Manner

Explaining the Mechanisms of Organisms through Numerical Expression

At present, I focus on control engineering, the study of

properties of objects expressed by mathematical models.

For example, humans wake up in the morning and feel

sleepy at night. This is the effect of protein concentration

changes in the human body. A mathematical model has

been proposed to express these protein concentrations. If

we succeed in working out a way to incorporate periodicity

into that mathematical model, we may be able to discover

more about the mechanisms of living things. I am happy to

engage in research with unanswered questions that may

lead to new discoveries. Our professors encourage students

to get to know each other and spend time together in the

laboratory even if this kind of activity has little to do with

our studies. I feel that friendly relations among students and

researchers, promotes the exchange of opinions about our

research activities, facilitates mutual communication and

relieves pressure when we have deadlines approaching. In

research activities, we must work interdependently, rather

than independently, if we are to effectively solve problems.

Following our professors’ instructions, I have learned how

to address problems in cooperation with others, rather than

all by myself. Teamwork is very important.

Yuma KANDAFirst Year Master’s Student

We can no longer imagine our social life without ICT (Information and Communication

Technology). From means of communications such as the cell phone to networks such as

e-commerce, to systems that electronically control automobiles, information is the

nervous system that supports all aspects of our lives. The essential tool for making this

nerve system work is the computer or, more precisely, the fundamental hardware

technologies that support the computer. Knowledge and skills concerning such software

as programming language and artificial intelligence are also vital. This program teaches

both computer science (CS) in which students learn the basics of handling hardware and

software, and computer engineering (CE), in which students learn how to apply the

theoretical knowledge they have acquired, to the creation of new systems. By creatively

harnessing the nerve system of information, students in this program will contribute to

building a better and brighter future.

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LABORATORIES

Thermal Energy EngineeringControl of Transport PhenomenaAdvanced Fluid Dynamics and Energy TransferFluid Energy SystemComputational EngineeringMechanics of MaterialsMaterials Evaluation on Strength and HistoryFracture and Strength of Advanced MaterialsPlastic WorkingPrecision ManufacturingMicro/Nano ProcessingProduction SystemRoboticsMeasurement SystemVibration Prevention and Control

熱エネルギー工学

輸送現象制御学

計算流体力学

熱・流体工学

計算力学

材料力学

材料履歴強度評価学

先端材料学

塑性加工学

精密加工

マイクロ・ナノ加工学

生産システム学

ロボティクス

計測システム工学

防振システム工学

We examine how material microstructures are formed and evaluate their

mechanical behavior using computers. Because material microstructure

evolutions occur within material, experimental observation is difficult.

Therefore, it is exceedingly interesting for us to consider how to model

and how to create computer simulation of such phenomena. In the

future, we intend to design material structures by computer simulation.

The strength of a material increases if the structure is reduced in size.

This structural reduction would enable the production of lightweight

cars, improving fuel economy and making it possible to curb energy

costs. In education, in order to prevent research from ending with a sense

of complacency on the part of the student researchers, their research

must be presented at domestic or international academic conferences.

Computer Simulation of Material Microstructures

Mechanical and System EngineeringThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Engineering Design.


機械システム工学

Associate Professor Tomohiro TAKAKI

MY RESEARCH

Because machine parts and structural members will

eventually break if force is continually applied to them, it

is important to understand the process leading to

breakdown and ensure safety at manufacturing. My

research predicts crack propagation paths using

computer simulation. The final goal of my research is the

development of a numerical model that enables crack

propagation prediction for all materials, which can

contribute to ensuring strength, safety and material

lifespan prediction. We typically devote ourselves to

research, asking professors questions, if any arise, and

discussing issues with classmates and junior students.

We also learn how to make presentations and have Q&A

sessions in English. We are given a weekly opportunity to

speak with international doctoral degree students. In this

way, we help each other with our research.

A Mathematical Model for Predicting How Materials Break

The Valuable Experience of Making a Presentation in English at an International Conference

Looking back on my time in this program, the interna-

tional conference I attended in the autumn of my first

year stands out. Preparing presentations in English

was truly an exacting experience, but I worked with

my classmates and senior students to perfect my talk

before the conference. After my presentation, I felt a

surge of fulfillment when my supervising professor,

who had always been strict with me, told me I had

done a good job. I did my utmost to prepare for the

conference, in spite of many difficulties. This

experience motivated me to make continuous

research efforts. In the future, I hope to actively work

on the front lines as an engineer for a manufacturer.

Kento OHSHIMASecond Year Master’s Student

The academic field of Mechanical and System Engineering contributes to the research

and development of technology for a wide range of needs from the fulfillment of

aerospace advancement, development of state-of-the-art robots and jet planes, to

familiar everyday household items. It goes without saying that our students master

knowledge ranging from the fundamentals to the newest technologies in the area of

mechanical and system engineering design, and craftsmanship. Our students also

develop top level abilities in the areas of teamwork and individual skills, to pave the

way for a safe, stable and sustainable twenty-first century.

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LABORATORIES

Facility Design ManagementProduct Design ManagementIndustrial Structures and Business StrategiesMarketing and Life Style DesignMaterials Evaluation EngineeringInformation Technologies and Human InterfaceLiving Environment and Human Response

環境デザイン経営

製品デザイン計画

製品産業経営学

市場環境経営

材料評価工学

情報環境工学

生理環境工学

We research the overall concepts and the role of product and interior

design and also focus on innovation. In this time of diversifying values,

problems that can’t be solved with design, in the most limited sense of

the word, are on the rise. We broaden the parameters of design in as

widely encompassing a way as possible and respect the integration of

management, engineering and design. For instance, we emphasize the

importance of grasping needs through market research. When actually

involved in the design process, we don’t stop at two dimensional

renditions, but use a three dimensional printer to instantly produce a

solid model we can examine and discuss. We train students to gain a

physical sense of forms.

Our Designs Thrive in an Age of Diversifying Values

Design Engineering and ManagementThe title of the doctoral level program in this field is Engineering Design.


デザイン経営工学

MY RESEARCH

Associate Professor Yoji KITANI

I examine the motivations for consumer purchasing.

Presently I am involved in collaborative corporate

research study on Kyoto sweets. We have discovered that

adding green to packaging colors influences consumers to

form stronger associations of the product with Kyoto. By

determining what changes, to what aspects of packaging

influence customer impressions in what ways, we gain an

understanding of what encourages customer purchasing

decisions. In the Sakamoto Laboratory, students are given

a new problem every week and must present a slide show

explaining the results of their study the following week in

a seminar, or to personnel from industry in the case of

corporate projects. We had opportunities to try various

approaches and gain a range of experiences. Thanks to

these experiences, I developed the ability to speak

without hesitation in front of people I did not know and

clearly and concisely explain results to others.

Research into the Manufacturing and Sales of Kyoto Sweets

Meeting Customer Needs with Skills I Gained at University

The two main areas that interested me as I planned my

career, were a future in a corporation promoting my

native region of Kyushu and, as I have an interest in

traveling, a future with an enterprise devoted to expand-

ing tourism. After extensive job hunting, I received an

offer from a company that runs hotels. I intend to use

what I learned in Marketing Environment Management

Studies. To make these hotels the ones people demand

when they travel to Kyushu, I will research the aspects of

Kyushu that appeal to tourists and tease out the range of

customer needs in this industry through direct end-user

communication. I will strive to invigorate the regional

economy through my work in the tourism sector.

Fuko HAMASAKIFourth Year Undergraduate Student

Remarkably few institutions in the world offer the fusion of Design, Engineering and

Management found in this single interdisciplinary academic program. A combined,

cross-sectional stance and the combined Design, Engineering and Management

perspectives of this program enable students to develop a deep, focused and holistic

awareness of design. Students practice total design (planning, production, management

and marketing) of projects from business enterprises and business expansion to the

design and craftsmanship of limited-edition and mass-produced products. We train

superb human resources, who take responsibility for the total design picture. You will find

we are far ahead of conventional design and engineering programs.

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We research the provision of residences such as evacuation shelters and

temporary housing that can be used sustainably and which require

appropriate technical skill. I, myself, was a victim of the Hanshin Awaji

Great Earthquake. I began to work with housing people who had lost

their homes, work I continue today. Research in this area has the

potential to be both useful to and damaging to society. We mustn’t stop

with armchair theories, but actually speak with disaster victims,

architects and persons from relevant government sectors. In an attempt

to improve the living environment of provisional housing complex

residents, we completed such projects as creating a temporary cafe after

the Great Tohoku Earthquake and showing a film on a rooftop.

Providing a sense of wealth that can’t be evaluated in terms of money

LABORATORIES

History of Modern ArchitectureUrban HistoryHistory and Theory of ArchitectureHistory, Theory and Technology of Traditional Japanese ArchitectureUrban Analysis and Urban HistoryUrban and Architecture HeritageStructural Design of ArchitectureStructural Engineering of BuildingsHousing and Architectural DesignArchitectural Planning and Design for Regional FacilitiesArchitectural Planning and DesignArchitectural Planning and Design for Urban EnvironmentsLiving Environment DesignArchitecture and Urban DesignArchitecture DesignArchitecture Criticism

近代建築史

都市史

西洋建築史・建築論

日本建築史・伝統建築生産技術

都市解析・都市史学

都市・建築遺産論

建築生産・構造技術

建築構造

建築計画・住環境計画

建築計画・地域施設計画

建築計画・設計

建築計画・都市環境計画設計

住環境設計

建築・都市設計論

建築設計学

建築設計評論

ArchitectureAvailable Levels BA MA PhD

建築学The title of the undergraduate level program in this field is Design and Architecture.

Associate Professor Koichi SAKATAIn my opinion, Japan’s cultural heritage, both tangible

and intangible (traditional activities and lifestyles), are

some of the most well managed in Asia. This is

especially true in Kyoto. Following my undergraduate

work in Industrial Design at the Faculty of Architecture,

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; a year of language

and culture study in Shanghai and a master’s degree in

Cultural Management at CU; during which I conducted

research, took field trips and engaged in exchange

study in Asia, Europe and Australia; I selected KIT for

my PhD as it was highly recommended by my professor

and friends in Thailand.

Cultural Heritage Preservation Studies

Sustainability and Authenticity

Interviews, questionnaires, on-site research and

fieldwork allow me to clarify change and transforma-

tion of conservation areas influenced by urban cultural

tourism. I have been looking into the impacts of

tourism on urban cultural conservation at the KIT

Department of Architecture and Design’s Nakagawa

Laboratory since 2012. I focus on areas along the

Amphawa Canal in Thailand, where a conservation

and restoration campaign began in 2001. I examine

how private individuals modify historical structures,

and the users’ and Amphawa homestaying tourists’

points of view on modification of traditional

structures. As successful examples in Japan will be

useful for sustainable infrastructure planning and

conservation in Thailand, I examine cultural tourism

management in Japan. I hope that my research will

provide ideas that will point Thailand and Japan in the

direction of future sustainable tourism development,

with well-managed cultural identity, and that these

ideas enable sites to retain their authenticity.

MY RESEARCH

SUEBSUK NAPHASINEESecond Year Doctoral Student

Instructing students in urban and architectural design in Kyoto, a treasure house of

urban and architectural heritage and one of the best-known and most storied cities in

the world, the Architecture Program aims to provide education and research that make

the most of the advantages of its location. Students are encouraged to think globally

and develop abilities obtainable only in Kyoto. The program calls its educational

concept “Kyoto Design.” Based on this concept, it engages in education, research, and

project implementation, thereby nurturing urban and architectural design

professionals, such as architects, architectural engineers, city planners, and building

restoration experts who are knowledgeable about local and historical topics and

capable of competing in the international arena. In other words, the program produces

professionals who can approach the environment both from spatial and temporal

perspectives to envision and create a better future.

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I research product design, primarily of electric household

appliances and am involved in joint university/industry

projects that handle requests from corporations. I work

with all aspects of design in these projects, from initial

product planning to styling. The Kushi Laboratory is

distinguished by its strong emphasis on pinpointing issues

through a pre-design survey process. I use the survey

methodology known as “rapid ethnography” in my

creation and design work, for pre-planning assessment.

Color, shape and materials, are all meaningful

components of a design. Professor Kushi says, “Design is

not only about having a final product take shape; the

process that enables the creation of a solution to a

problem is also design.” I have taken this to heart, and

developed the ability to observe an object, and rather than

judging it solely on its appearance, examine the intention,

creativity and ingenuity that have gone into its conception.

I would describe this as an insight enhancing program.

Designing with Sensibility and Logic

Becoming a Lifestyle Shifting Designer

I first became interested in design as a high school

student listening to my brother, a graduate of this

program, talk about the lectures he was attending and

the project assignments he was working on. My

interest continued to increase and I was pulled into

the fascinating orbit of the depth and possibilities of

design. I entered KIT and have experienced a fulfilling

student life. I dream of developing a product that

changes people’s lifestyles for the better, in the way

the iPhone did. I see a designer not as a person who

designs posters or electronic appliances, but one who

stimulates and influences the people who see or use

these items. I hope to have a meaningful, positive

impact on people through product design.

Design has clear social impacts. Even though the motivations for a

design may be personal, the individual designer is part of society and

when a design enters the public domain, in some way, shape or form,

it takes on the force of a social phenomenon. In my design laboratory,

we examine the relationship between society and design, particularly

three-dimensional design. How can we help to resolve social issues and

needs through three-dimensional objects and the design process? We

promote and develop new design techniques through the analysis of

past and present examples, while participating in actual product

manufacturing and distribution. Specifically, students serve as directors

collaborating with various specialists and experience how essential

teamwork is, in the completion of design projects, exhibitions and

projects to enhance and revitalize local industry.

The Social Influences of Design

LABORATORIES

Art History and MuseologyHistory of Art and DesignAesthetics and Philosophy of ArtTheory of Contemporary ArtDesign Process and MethodologyInterior DesignProduct DesignContemporary DesignTime-Based Media DesignVisual DesignCommunication DesignMedia Design

美術史・美術館学

造形史

美術・芸術学

現代芸術論

情報デザイン

インテリアデザイン

人工物デザイン

現代デザイン

メディアデザイン

視覚デザイン

伝達デザイン

映像デザイン


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DesignThe title of the undergraduate level program in this field is Design and Architecture.


デザイン学

MY RESEARCH

Associate Professor Eizo OKADA

Yuki KATSUMURAFourth Year Undergraduate Student

More than ever, designers are being looked to, to deepen their insights into and analyze

the latent needs of society, summon their creativity and have innovative ideas that draw

on knowledge from various disciplines. Our design program is divided into two areas of

specialization: design and value creation.

Students focusing on design identify needs in businesses, society, the global environment

and the technological environment, and innovate design solutions to these challenges in

the areas of products, graphics, media and interiors or a combination of these.

Students focusing on value creation gain a deep understanding of artists and their work in

art, design and architecture, and evaluate them theoretically and in their historical context.

Students conduct in-depth surveys and analysis of relevant literature on artists and their

work. Students also learn from the experience of exhibiting their research results.

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Our research into processing techniques results in innovative and

fascinating new fibers. Through the use of supercritical fluid, we are

creating fiber that purifies water, fiber that absorbs perspiration while

repelling rain and fiber that conducts electricity. When it comes to fiber

processing, the world has its eyes on Japanese technology. Being able to

give birth to as vast an array of ideas for new types of fiber as we can

imagine, is terribly exciting, as is the way our store of knowledge in a

wide range of fields; polymer science, physical chemistry, economics and

history, among others, combines to bring us tangible results. The

majority of my work involves collaborative corporate projects. I

intentionally include students in the planning and preliminary discussions

for these projects, to broaden their experience. Many of the people in my

lab are international students and researchers. We freely exchange ideas

and opinions in our micro-global atmosphere.

Making the World a Safer, Better Place with New, Life-changing Fiber

LABORATORIES

Fibro Environmental EngineeringTextile Evaluation and DesignComposite EngineeringMedia EngineeringScience on Lifetime PredictionTextile Dyeing and FinishingFibro Design Engineering

ファイブロ環境工学

テキスタイル科学

複合材料工学

メディア工学

長もちの科学

繊維加工

ファイブロ設計工学

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Advanced Fibro-ScienceAvailable Levels MA PhD

先端ファイブロ科学

In 2002, I graduated from Yangon Technological

University, Myanmar. I then worked at a state-owned

textile mill over 572 km from the capital city of

Yangon. While working there, I was offered an

opportunity to interview for MEXT (Japan’s Ministry of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

sponsored study of textile engineering in Japan.

Speaking with 2004 KIT alumnus, Dr. Aung Kyaw Soe,

I learned of the prestigious reputation KIT has in this

field. As Japan is light years ahead of Myanmar in

textile engineering, I am only able to persevere in my

research thanks to the informative advice and

patience of my supervisor, Professor Sachiko Sukigara.

Study at the Pinnacle of Textile Engineering

Pioneering Comfortable Cotton Fabrics for the Myanmar Climate

Currently, I investigate the tensile behavior of

Japanese Takashima cotton crepe yarn and fabrics,

under controlled conditions of relative humidity.

The mechanism of tensile property changes of

cotton crepe fabrics at different moisture levels

intrigues me. Takashima cotton crepe has a long

history as a comfortable summer fabric. Cotton is

the most suitable textile in Myanmar, as the climate

is hot and humid, and humidity strongly influences

the comfort level of clothing. I want to use my

research results to contribute to the development of

Myanmar’s cotton clothing. I will then take the

knowledge and information I have gained here to

my country after graduation. I believe the achieve-

ments I make in researching textile science in Japan

will be very useful in producing new textile products

in Myanmar.

MY RESEARCH

HTET HTET HTIKEFirst Year Doctoral Student

New industries should focus not only on human needs, but also on human-object

interface. It is important to develop materials and engineering designs that take human

sensitivity, or kansei, in Japanese, and environmental issues into consideration.

Fibro-science covers research areas related to fibrous materials and their applications.

we carry out research activities to develop human-oriented and environmentally

friendly functions and systems using fibro materials. The program is also designed to

foster professionals who will contribute to the development of the fibro-science field in

the future.

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Worldwide, major advances in the techniques in

biomedical material science are taking place. Japan is

among the forerunners in this field. Compared with my

native Taiwan, a variety of high biocompatibility polymers

are being researched, developed and produced here.

Professor Yoshiharu Kimura, who researches biodegrad-

able polylactic acid has an outstanding model that

produces meaningful results from student knowledge

and passion for research. In my study of Biobased

Material Science in the Kimura Lab, I investigate the

ways bioabsorbable thermosensitive hydrogel can be

used as an assistive material for cell transplant in

non-surgical medical treatment. Cell injection using

biodegradable, injectable scaffolds made from hydrogels

of biocompatible and biodegradable poly(ethylene

glycol)-polylactide copolymers are especially effective in

medical treatment. An aqueous micelle solution is

produced in the state of sol (colloidal solution) at room

temperature, and upon injection into the body, it gels at

body temperature, enabling cell fixing.

Groundbreaking Advances in Biomedical Science

KIT and Beyond

Thanks to the kind assistance of my professor and

students in our lab, I have grown used to life here and

my Japanese has improved. Living abroad is more

challenging than living at home, but my experiences in

Japan have provided me with valuable opportunities

for growth and development. After graduation I hope

to become a professor in Taiwan, focus on medical

and pharmaceutical product development, and take

advantage of my language skills to become a bridge of

research exchange between the academic communi-

ties in Japan and Taiwan.

MY RESEARCH

HSU, YU-ISecond Year Doctoral Student

In this lab, we express new functions in microorganisms (such as

bacillus) through microwave irradiation culturing. This research is being

applied to the production of new biobased materials. The microwaves

used are among those used in typical kitchen microwave ovens.

Typically, microorganisms are cultured in environments in which the

temperature, oxygen concentration and pH are controlled, so we are

focusing on microwaves as just another factor to be controlled in the

culture environment. Microwaves are already being used in organic

synthesis but are not yet used in microorganism cultivation. We are

also excited about developments in research aimed at realizing

biocomputers by mounting neurons on biosensors.

Limitless Imagination Cultures New Realities

LABORATORIES

Bio-based Materials ChemistrySystem Engineering for Bio-resourcesBio-functional MaterialsProperties of Nanomaterials Bio-Nano FiberApplied Bio-technology

バイオベースマテリアル化学

生物資源システム工学

バイオ機能材料

ナノ材料物性

バイオナノファイバー

応用バイオテクノロジー

Professor Hitomi OHARA


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Biobased Materials ScienceAvailable Levels MA PhD

バイオベースマテリアル学

This program helps foster a “low carbon society” and ensures that we can maintain our

safe, secure, and comfortable lives without using fossil resources. Biobased materials

are produced from renewable resources such as plants by new biological and chemical

processes. We promote basic research into and the application of biological, chemical,

and engineering technologies that ensure the utilization and recycling of organic

macromolecular materials in accordance with the concepts of “carbon neutrality” and

“green, sustainable chemistry.” We also develop researchers and engineers who can

play pioneering and leading roles in the field of new materials science and engineering

as relate to “biobased materials.”

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University Library

The library, located on the east campus, maintains a wide array of

materials and services essential to the academic work of research-

ers and students. At present, the library makes some 390,000

books and around 5,500 periodicals available to members of the

KIT academic community, alumni and former faculty. Approxi-

mately 150,000 books are available on an open-stack basis. The

remaining documents and materials in the library’s closed stacks

are available on request.

In addition, the library participates in an academic information

network, enabling database searches of, and borrowing from,

other university libraries and research facility collections through-

out the nation. Academic databases and 4,000 e-journals are also

available. Open until 9 p.m. weeknights (except during vacation

periods), the library also provides reference guidance, free Internet

access, photocopying and specialized audio-visual materials. The

determined user should be able to obtain virtually any resource.

Museum and Archives

Kyoto College of Technology, a predecessor to the Faculty of

Engineering and Design, was established in 1902, 17 years before

W. Gropius created Bauhaus. At that time, such early KIT faculty as

Chu Asai and Goichi Takeda brought many important works of art

back from their excursions abroad, as examples of non-Japanese

aesthetic approaches. This early collection of art and specimens

became an integral part of the new program in design and

industrial art. It was Goichi Takeda, the first exchange student to

Europe and first head of the Design Department who together with

other faculty, saw observation as essential to their field and

incorporated it into the curriculum.

The Museum and Archives was established in 1980 as a cooperative

research facility to organize and preserve the artwork collected as

teaching material so it could be used for research purposes. The

archive includes paintings, posters, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork,

lacquerware, specimens of dyeing and weaving, archeological finds

and common household objects. In all, the collection totals some

44,000 items. Among these is the Warrior Hunting Scene, a work by

noteworthy Western-style painter of the Meiji period (1868-1912),

Chu Asai. The Museum and Archives also houses a collection of

European posters from the late 19th century and ancient and

modern examples of textiles. Many of the works in the collection

have an academic and historical value, and it is not uncommon for

the archive to receive requests from private parties wishing to view

certain works and from museums throughout the country wishing to

borrow them. The collection has been amassed with a focus on the

value of designs as a practical resource for design education. This is

what distinguishes the archive from collections that have been

assembled solely from the standpoint of artistic value.

As a collaborative effort of the 15 museums at 14 universities in

Kyoto that comprise University Museum Association of Kyoto,

collaborative exhibitions are held, centering around the core

museum, the KIT Museum and Archives.

Center for Environmental Science

The Center for Environmental Science focuses its activities on

education and research in environmental science as well as

continuous efforts on global environmental issues that pose a

threat to human life and nature including management of plants

for waste disposal, and the monitoring of campus sewage

effluent. The center is equipped with instruments for the analysis

and treatment of toxic substances and laboratory wastes. This

center led the university in obtaining ISO14001 standard certifi-

cation in September 2001. Since then, the center has been

playing a pivotal role in supervising the smooth operation of the

KIT environmental management system (EMS) and all certification

renewal inspections.

Center for Information Science

The Center for Information Science (CIS) is developing, operating

and managing KIT information infrastructure, the computer

facilities and KITnet. The CIS conducts research in humancomputer

interaction, distributed system management technology and

computers in education. This is accomplished in conjunction with

graduate students from relevant programs through campus-wide

computer facilities and KITnet. Another important role filled by the

CIS is the provision of information literacy and ethics, and

e-learning systems, such as Moodle, for graduate and undergradu-

ate programs. Finally, the CIS supports a broad range of research

activities in KIT laboratories by developing and providing

need-specific information technology.

Drosophila Genetic Resource Center

The Drosophila Genetic Resource Center (DGRC) was established in

1999 as an international stock center of Drosophila, which has played

and is playing a central role in the progress of genetics, developmental

and evolutionary biology, and other life sciences. DGRC serves a dual

purpose. DGRC collects and maintains useful stocks of Drosophila lines,

and distributes them to researchers all over the world, while making an

effort to develop new stocks and stock management systems. This

center provided more than 80,000 lines, in total, from 2008 through

2012. With the large collections of fly stocks (about 27,000) and

well-equipped research laboratory, DGRC also aims to find the principles

of fundamental biological processes during development and their

evolutionary changes, for a better understanding of life and death.

Center for Instrumental Analysis

Established in 2003 for the support of laboratory work, advanced

experimentation and research, the Center for Instrumental Analysis

is located in the north laboratories on the first and second floors of

the University Laboratories for Innovation Research Projects

Building. Both common and advanced experimental facilities,

including over 30 instruments for advanced analysis, are open to

all faculty members and students on a sign-up basis.

Available Instruments:

MicroscopyTEM, SEM, AFM, SNOM, STM, CLSM, Evanescent microscope

NMR & ESRNMR (300 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz), ESR

SpectroscopyUV-VIS, Fluorescence spectrometer, FTIR, CD, Raman, ESI-MS, MALDI-TOFMS, ESCA (XPS)

Thermal analysis & RheologyDSC, TG, DMA, Rheometer

X-rayXRD, Single crystal X-ray Diffraction, WAXS, SAXS

Elemental AnalysisElemental analyzer

Research Facilities

Museum and Archives

University Library


Radioisotope Center

The Radioisotope Center was founded in May of 1987. The center is

equipped with facilities fundamental to performing tracer experiments

using eight isotopes of government approved (as of November 2002)

radioactive compounds, namely, compounds containing 45Ca, 125I,

32P, 33P, 35S, 59Fe, 3H and 14C. Research projects undertaken here

in physical, chemical and biological sciences, and other scientific fields

related to life quality improvement, have proven groundbreaking.

Faculty and students are encouraged to utilize the facilities in the

center to advance their research after finishing a special education

program related to radioisotopes, obtaining a certificate, having a

health check before using radioisotopes and to being approved as an

authorized user of the center.

Center for Bioresource Field Science

The Center for Bioresource Field Science (CBFS) was reorganized in

2003 from the Experimental Farm established in 1922. The mission

of the CBFS is to make further contributions to the education and

research platform of environmental biology and sustainable

bio-production. Research conducted here focuses on the physiology

of fiber-producing insects, biology of useful plants, and bio-resource

science. Research topics are 1) development and utilization of a new

“aseptic rearing system of silkworm larvae on an artificial diet,” 2)

dynamics of plants and soil organisms, 3) the genetics and ecology

of bioresources. The CBFS curriculum instructs undergraduate

students about insects and their utilization, life cycles of crops

including those grown for fiber and dyes, and enables students to

experience sustainable farming practices. The CBFS supervises the

research and seminars of graduate students of the master’s and

doctoral programs as well as offering several extension lectures open

to primary school children and the general public.

Center for Fiber and Textile Science

As regards fiber and textile science, KIT has offered a high level of

academic research opportunities and technological development for

more than 100 years. On April 1, 2006, these activities were concen-

trated in the Center for Fiber and Textile Science (CFTS) in accordance

with an overall restructuring of the school’s curriculum. CFTS

recognizes the important role of KIT as an educational and research

platform in the fiber and textile field, taking pride in our geographic

and cultural heritage at the eastern end of the Silk Road. CFTS, in close

conjunction with other departments, now serves as the leader of fiber

science and engineering in Japan and is a vibrant new nexus for

culture and research of 21st-century fiber and textiles.

CFTS is dedicated to what, under the former organizational structure,

was executed in the Faculties of Engineering and Design and of Textile

Science; the development of research and education on fiber science

and technology at KIT. It is also contributing to establishment of

“Neo-Fiber Technology” that will lead the world’s fiber industry.

CFTS:

conducts research and promotes education into fiber science in collaboration with other departments of KIT

serves as a world research center for establishing new fiber science and technologies and innovates the current platform of the world fiber industry

trains engineers who can correspond to any need in the multi-disciplinary field of fiber and textile science

provides leadership in establishing high-tech fiber industries and innovating the textile market

publicizes the timeless Japanese textile culture and contributes to global textile culture

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Center for Manufacturing Technology

The Center for Manufacturing Technology was established in April

2006. As a leading manufacturing technology research center it

focuses on education issues for factories and manufacturing centers.

The center is home to several sophisticated processing machines and

facilities which can be used by any department of the institute. In

addition, the center actively promotes projects that develop new

manufacturing education programs, expand advanced processing

functions and result in the exchange of information between

regional companies.

Insect Biomedical Research Center

After four effective years as a temporary project center from April

2005 to December 2009, the Insect Biomedical Research Center was

granted official status in January 2010. Biomedical research to clarify

biological function of responsible genes for human diseases and

their related genes, and research to explore medicines and diagnos-

tic biomarkers using highly valued insects such as Drosophila and

silkworms as model organisms, contribute to elucidating pathogenic

mechanisms of intractable human diseases.

The center also contributes to the development of protein chips and

regenerative medicine, such as tissue regeneration, by use of slow-

release cell growth factors using insect virus micro-crystals.

Future-Applied Conventional Technology Centre

Conventional industries are those which have survived social and

historical selection to become state-of-the-art industries in various

eras. An industry or technology that has survived for many genera-

tions must be one which is people-friendly, has an aesthetic people

identify with and love, and is environmentally friendly.

The purpose of the Future-Applied Conventional Technology Centre is to

promote research into the application of conventional technologies to

new monozukuri (manufacturing) technology by blending knowledge and

expertise from forerunning and current technologies. During the process

of combining Japanese traditional techniques with current technology,

the center respects the accomplishments of our forerunners and is firm in

its conviction that the incorporation of the motifs and practices of our

predecessors will continue to reverberate with the ethnic identity of the

Japanese. This solid grounding in the Japanese cultural heritage also has

a strong appeal to other cultures. The center’s essence is expressed in its

title: dento (convention) mirai (future). Here, new monozukuri

(manufacturing technologies) steeped in traditional knowledge are

created and will contribute to Japan’s future development.

Research conducted in the center illuminates the implicit knowledge

of conventional technologies and skills, converting it to explicit

knowledge which is then applied to new monozukuri.

Center for Bioresource Field Science Future-Applied Conventional Technology CentreCenter for Manufacturing Technology


1 Japanese Government Scholarship Students (Monbukagakusho Scholarship)

Four Types of International Students

Programs Application Period EntranceEntrance ExaminationAll Programs Early January Early February April

All Programs Mid-July Mid-August October

Doctoral Programs

Admission Information for International Students Support and Other Information

The Japanese Government Scholarship provides a monthly stipend;

exemption from the entrance examination, admission and tuition fees; a

round-trip ticket and other benefits for international students to study in

Japan. Applications should be made through the appropriate Japanese

embassy or consulate, or through a university in Japan which has a

relationship with the applicant's university. For further details, please visit

the website of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).

www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/index_e.html

2 Foreign Government Sponsored StudentsThe Japanese Government is currently accepting Malaysian, Thai,

Singaporean, UAE and Saudi Arabian students sponsored by their

home countries. For further details on applications and procedures,

nationals of these countries should contact the appropriate govern-

ment agency in their country.

3 Privately-Financed International Students

KIT International House (Marikouji Kaikan)

International students not receiving a scholarship from the Japanese

Government or from the government of their own country are catego-

rized as “Privately-Financed International Students.” Prospective

Privately-Financed International Students must pass the KIT entrance

examination. See the “Special Admission for International Students”

section below for approximate exam schedules. For further details on

applications and procedures, contact the Admissions Office.

Contact:Admissions E-mail: [email protected] TEL: +81-75-724-7164

Length of Program and Degrees to be ConferredSpecial Admission for International Students

School of Science and Technology (Undergraduate Program)The School of Science and Technology has 9 programs. The standard

completion period is 4 years. Students completing the bachelor’s

program will receive one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Agricul-

ture (Applied Biology), or Bachelor of Engineering (all other programs).

International Graduate Program (IGP)(partner institutions only)

In the IGP, all classes and research instruction are conducted in English.

Course types:

A. Combined FOUR-year Master’s/Doctoral Course

B. TWO-year Master’s Course

C. THREE-year Doctoral Course

For more information on the IGP, contact our International Affairs Office.

Contact:International Affairs E-mail: [email protected] TEL: +81- 75-724-7131

Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance(Gakkensai, Gakkenbai )

KIT students must purchase this insurance to cover any accidents that

occur on the KIT campus during lectures, laboratory experiments or

during the commute to and from campus. It also provides coverage for

any accidentally-caused harm or damage to others.

National Health Insurance(Kokumin Kenko Hoken)

International students staying in Japan over 3 months are required to

join this insurance program which reduces medical costs by 70%.

Integrated Science and Technology Programat the School of Science and Technology

KIT offers an evening program which provides domestic students

who work in the daytime, with opportunities to learn about the

fundamentals of science and engineering, as well as the most

advanced science and technology taught and studied at KIT.

Exam schedules are subject to change. Consult the Admissions Exam Applica-

tion Brochure (Gakusei Boshu Yoko) for finalized exam schedules. For

information on other entrance examinations, contact the Admissions Office.

Programs Application Period EntranceAll Programs Late August

Entrance ExaminationLate September April

Undergraduate Programs

Requirements for entrance application: submit official JASSO EJU exam scores and TOEFL scores.

Application Period EntranceEntrance ExaminationAll Programs Early January Early February April

Programs

All Programs except-Chemistry and Materials Technology-Design Engineering and Management

Mid-July Mid-August October

Master’s Programs

Requirements for entrance application: Most admissions programs require an official TOEIC score.

Accommodation

KIT International House (Marikouji Kaikan) provides a residence for interna-

tional students and scholars and promotes international exchange. The Interna-

tional House, located 3.5 km south of the main KIT campus, is a 4-story,

reinforced concrete building with 69 single rooms, 12 two-person rooms and 8

rooms for families. This facility is a 20 minute bicycle ride from KIT.

College House MatsugasakiCollege House Matsugasaki has provided a residence for KIT and affiliated

universities’ students and KIT international scholars since 2013. This furnished

apartment is only a one minute walk from the KIT campus. It is managed and

operated by J.S.B Kyoto Co., Ltd. (E-mail: [email protected]

Homepage: http://unilife.co.jp/area/area_keiji/matugasakigakuseikan/)

*1 Water charges which exceed the prepaid amount included in “other fees” above, 　 electricity and bedding must be paid separately.

*2 Be prepared to pay a higher first time payment as it includes the first two months rent, the cleaning fee and deposit. Student residents must pay approximately 60,000 yen (Single Room), 90,000 yen (Couple Room) or 120,000 yen (Family Room), in the first month. In the second and following months you will only pay approximately 15,000 yen (Single Room), 20,000 yen (Couple Room) or 30,000 yen (Family Room).

*1 Water and electricity charges must be paid separately.*2 Residents must purchase fire insurance.

Tuition Fees (as of April 1, 2014)

Programs Entrance Examination Fee Tuition feeUndergraduate Student

Graduate Student

IGP Student

17,000 yen

30,000 yen

30,000 yen

Registration fee282,000 yen

282,000 yen

282,000 yen

535,800 yen / year

535,800 yen / year

535,800 yen / yearNote: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Academic Calendar

The academic year starts April 1st, ends March 31st and is divided

into two semesters

Spring (1st) Semester: April - September

Fall (2nd) Semester: late September - March

Summer vacation: from August to late September

Winter break: from late December to early January

Spring vacation: from mid-February to March

Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master’s Program and Doctoral Program)The Graduate School of Science and Technology has 12 master’s

programs and 6 doctoral programs. The standard completion period

for the master’s program is 2 years and for the doctoral program is 3

years. Students completing the master’s program will receive one of

the following degrees: Master of Agriculture (Applied Biology),

Master of Architecture (Architecture), Master of Engineering (all other

programs). Students completing the doctoral program will receive a

Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Engineering degree.

Faculty

Information on faculty research is available through our Researcher

Database:http://www.kit.ac.jp/english/04/04_010000.html

Entrance Fee Waivers and Reductions

Entrance fees may be waived or reduced by 50% for students who have

economic difficulties and excellent academic records or can provide proof

that within 12 months prior to their being admitted to KIT, they and/or

their families suffered from serious damage from natural disasters.

Tuition Waivers and Reductions

Privately Financed International Students may apply for a tuition waiver or

reduction (50%). Those who have economic difficulties and excellent

academic records may be selected for a waiver or reduction in tuition.

Please keep in mind that not all requests are approved. Students must be

financially prepared to cover all costs involved with studying in Japan.

Required Japanese Language Ability

Please note that with the exception of classes in the International Graduate

Program, classes at KIT are generally taught in Japanese unless otherwise

specified. International students must, by the time of enrollment, be

prepared for immersion in an all-Japanese classroom environment. Persons

wishing to learn Japanese specifically for university entrance examination

purposes are advised to study at a Japanese language school.

Scholarships for Privately Financed International Students

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), local governments

and private scholarship organizations offer scholarships to unspon-

sored international students with outstanding academic records who

demonstrate financial difficulty. The amount of most scholarships

varies from approximately 50,000 to 100,000 yen per month. This

financial assistance may be applied for after entering the university.

JASSO website (www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html)

4 Exchange Students from Partner UniversitiesKIT accepts students from KIT partner institutions (see pg.54) for

periods of one year or less. For further information on applications

and procedures, applicants should contact the office in charge of

international student exchange at their university.

Cost of Living in Japan

Food

Living Cost, Utilities

Study expenses

Entertainment, Clothes

Other Miscellaneous Expenses

Total (per month)

30,000 – 40,000 yen

50,000 – 60,000 yen

6,000 – 12,000yen

21,000 – 22,000 yen

14,000 – 23,000 yen

121,000 – 157,000 yen

Rent (as of March 1, 2014)

RentMonthly Fees First Month Only

Single Room

Couple Room

Family Room

5,900 yen

9,500 yen

14,200 yen

8,100 yen

18,300 yen

25,800 yen

5,200 yen

5,700 yen

9,100 yen

16,000 yen

27,000 yen

34,000 yen

20,000 yen

30,000 yen

40,000 yen

Students ScholarsType of Room Other Fees Cleaning

(on arrival) Deposit

Rent for students (as of March 1, 2014)

RentMonthly Fees First Month Only

1K

1LDK

39,500 – 46,500 yen

72,500 – 74,500 yen

6,000 yen

8,000 yen

50,000 yen

50,000 yen

Type of Room Other Fees Fees and Deposit


KIT 60th Anniversary Hall

This gem among KIT historical landmark projects is an eye-catching

white and brick multi-purpose building. Designed by KIT Architecture

and Design professor, Dr. Hiroaki Kimura, this combination lecture

hall/gallery synthesizes both traditional and modern elements and can

be used for events, large and small. The ground floor can be utilized as

a gallery. The lecture hall has a 179 person capacity and the second

floor houses large and small seminar rooms.

KIT HOUSE

This popular campus building encompasses a cafeteria "Oltas" on the

first floor and "KIT Shop;" a convenience store, stationary store and

textbook center; on the second floor. The surrounding wood deck is a

gathering place for students in fine weather. Students and faculty alike

enjoy this bright, airy design by Dr. Waro Kishi, a former (through

March 2010) KIT professor emeritus.

KIT’s main campus at Matsugasaki is located in a quiet, settled residential area in

Kyoto’s Rakuhoku District, one block from the pristine Takano River that flows from

the mountains north of Kyoto. This is an ideal location for research and conceiving and

implementing designs. The Rakuhoku District of northeast Kyoto lives and breathes

history and enjoys a pleasant verdant environment. This main campus location is

perfectly suited to academic pursuits.

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Umabashi GateBuilding No. 4

Center for Information Science

Center Hall

Plaza KIT

60th Anniversary Hall

East Building No. 1

East Building No. 2

Notre Dame Hall

Administration, Headquarters

University Library

Health Care Service Center

Budo Training Center

Gymnasium

Kudo Training Center

Swimming Pool

Cultural Club House

Tennis Courts

Track & Field

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West Lecture Hall

East Lecture Hall

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Design Workshop

Extracurricular Activities Facility

Research Laboratories

University Laboratories for Innovative Research

Venture Laboratory

Building No. 12

Center for Environmental Science

Building No. 10

Building No. 11

University Laboratories for Innovative Research

KIT HOUSE (Cafeteria and Retail Shop)

Student Center

Building No. 8

Building No. 7

Building No. 6

Radioisotope Center

Building No. 2

Building No. 1

Museum and Archives

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Nature abounds at the KIT Sagano Campus. This is the location of KIT’s state of the art,

globally competitive research facility and spacious experimental grounds for education

and research. Classes interact with natural and cultivated environments and come into

contact with the local community. Students learn about organisms and the environ-

ment in spacious, verdant surroundings.

Saga Campus

The KIT Kyotango Center for Collaborative Research on the Kyotango Campus

features a laboratory, classrooms, and lodging and meeting rooms. In

addition, there is overnight accommodation and a lounge area for 30 persons.

On this campus, in addition to ongoing collaborative research with regional

industries, programs are held which are open to the Kyotango and surround-

ing communities. Examples include our “Science School” geared toward

junior and senior high school students, and continuing education lectures.

Kyotango Campus

An Education and Research Hub, Open to the Community

Club Activities

KIT has 29 sports groups and 20 cultural activity

groups in which students combine their efforts and

strive to achieve their aims. Extracurricular activities

provide opportunities for friendship and enhance the

KIT student experience.

Spring semester

Fall semester

Academic Calendar

Late Feb. Spring vacation

Late Mar. Graduation Ceremony

Late Sep. · Orientation for new international students· Entrance ceremony for new degree students· Courses begin

Middle Feb. · Courses end· Examination period

Early Apr. · Orientation for new international students· Entrance ceremony for new degree students· Courses begin

Late Jul. · Courses end· Examination period

August to Sep. Summer vacation

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analysis of the evolution of function and

user behavior in selling-space organiza-

tion, elucidates changes in architecture

and space-use in markets over t ime, in

local consumer and tourist contexts.

Presently, I research how architectural

design is taught and learned at KIT and

CU. My f u t u r e r e s ea r ch w i l l i n vo l v e

space organization in architecture and

vernacular architecture (structures con-

structed from local materials reflecting

traditions and culture of the surrounding

community), a continuation of my Ph.D.

thesis.

I e a rned my bache l o r and mas t e r ’ s

degrees in architecture from Chiang Mai

University where I have lectured at the

Faculty of Architecture since 2010. From

2009 to 2013, I was successfully nomi-

nated by KIT for Japanese Government

scholarships enabl ing me to complete

my Master of Architectural Design and

Doctor of Philosophy in Design Science

(Architectural Design) under the supervi-

sion of Dr. Hiroaki Kimura.

My Ph.D. thesis compares spatial organi-

zation of flea markets and central mar-

kets in the h is tor ica l c i t ies of Chiang

Mai, Thailand and Kyoto, Japan. This OUNCHANUM PANDINThailand

’13 Design Science Doctoral Program (Lecturer, University of Chiang Mai, Thailand)

I g raduated f rom Donghua Univers i t y

w i th a deg ree in t ex t i l e mate r i a l s i n

1 9 9 9 . A f t e r w o r k i n g i n a f a s h i o n

import/export firm for two years, I came

to Japan in 2002 with an eye to expand-

ing my horizons. After comparing many

Japanese universit ies, I selected Kyoto

Institute of Technology, the partner insti-

t u t i on o f my a lma ma te r. Du r i ng my

master’ s and doctoral studies at KIT, I

successfully explored several innovative

methods o f e f fec t i ve l y improv ing the

energy absorpt ion of f iber- re in forced

compos i t e t ubes, ene rgy ab so rp t i on

being essential to vehicle fuel efficiency.

Fo l lowing two years o f post -doctora l

research and a year as a research fellow

at KIT, I began work as associate profes-

sor of Donghua Univers i ty, Col lege of

Texti les in June of 2012. Currently, my

research focuses on texti le composites,

energy absorption composites, surface

t r ea tment s, mo ld ing , p rope r t i e s and

durab i l i t y o f na tu ra l f ibe r re in fo rced

composites. I engage in a wide range of

co l laborat ive research pro jec ts spon-

s o r e d b y M E X T a n d p r i va t e f i r m s i n

China and Japan.

Yuqiu YANGChina

’09 Advanced Fibro-Science Doctoral Program (Associate Professor of Donghua University, Shanghai, China)

Comments from International AlumniACADEMIC EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS (as of January 1, 2014)

56 institutions/faculties in 20 countries/regions

Country/Region Institution Initiation of Current Agreement

Helwan University

Donghua University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Institute of Textiles and Clothing

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology

Hanyang University

Pusan National University

Silla University

The University of Suwon

Yeungnam University

Mongolian University of Science and Technology

National University of Singapore, Faculty of Engineering

National University of Singapore, School of Design and Environment

Tatung University

Chiang Mai University

Chulalonkorn University

Kasetsart University

Khon Kaen University

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Mahasarakham University

Mahidol University

Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Cantho University

Hanoi Medical University

Hanoi University of Science and Technology

The Vietnam International Education Development of the Ministry of Education and Training

Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology Institute of Chemistry

Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, University of Sciences

Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, University of Technology

Vienna University of Technology

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture

Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture

BIT Research Centre at Aalto University School of Science

Lahti University of Applied Sciences

Ecole des Mines de Douai

Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Architecture de Paris La Villettes

Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Industries Textiles(ENSAIT)

Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes

National School of Architecture of Versailles

German Institute of Rubber Technology

RWTH Aachen University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences

University of Kaiserslautern

Italian Interuniversity Consortium on Materials Science and Technology

The University of Trieste

Venice Ca'Foscari University

Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona

Technical University of Catalonia, EET

National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"

St George's, University of London

The Glasgow School of Art

University of Leeds, School of Design

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University

North Carolina State University

The University of Akron

Catholic University of Santa Maria

Egypt (1)

China (3)

Korea (6)

Mongolia (1)

Singapore (2)

Taiwan (1)

Thailand (8)

Vietnam (7)

Austria (1)

Denmark (1)

Finland (3)

France (5)

Germany (4)

Italy (3)

Spain (2)

Ukraine (1)

Turkey (1)

USA (2)

Peru (1)

United Kingdom (3)

Africa (1)

Asia (28)

Europe (23)

Middle East (1)

North America (2)

South America (1)

2008

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Facts and Figures


STUDENT, STAFF AND RESEARCHER STATISTICS (as of January 1, 2014)

President

Trustee (Vice-President)

Trustee (Secretary General)

Auditor

Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Research Associates

Administrative Employees

Technicians

Total

1

3

1

2

131

110

51

2

122

23

446

Staff ( as of January 1, 2014）

Applied Biology

Applied Chemistry Feeder Program *1

　Biomolecular Engineering

　Macromolecular Science and Engineering

　Chemistry and Materials Technology

Electronics

Information Science



Architecture and Design

Integrated Science and Technology

Other *2

Total

Undergraduate Programs

*1 Applied Chemistry Feeder Program students are streamed into Biomolecular Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Technology in the second year of the course.

*2 Programs available prior to 2005

220

172

180

181

237

281

280

391

193

568

181

4

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Doctoral ProgramsMaterials and Life Science

Engineering Design

Design Science

Advanced Fibro-Science

Biobased Materials Science

Total

50

36

48

63

10

207

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Degree Programs

Non-Degree Programs

Total

4035

86

4121

(157)

(63)

(220)

Students ( ): International students

Master’s ProgramsApplied Biology

Biomolecular Engineering

Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Chemistry and Materials Technology

Electronics

Information Science



Architecture and Design

Design

Architectural Design

Advanced Fibro-Science

Biobased Materials Science

Total

83

59

75

102

89

93

119

40

59

42

58

70

50

939

（3）（2）（1）（2）（1）（7）（4）（1）（5）（8）（4）（13）（3）（54）

Asia 199（23）

Middle East

Europe

Central and South America

Total

China

Thailand

Vietnam

Korea

Malaysia

Other

34

4

2

11

2 (1)

99

33

29

15

12

11

50

19

14

5

1

7

1

5

2

（2）（6）（9）

（1）（1）

（4）（1）

15

14

11

8

2

1

12

（1）（2）

Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Non-Degree Students TotalInternational Student Enrollment

( ): Japanese Government Scholarship Students

2

17

2

220

（4）（1）（28）

GRANTS AND FUNDING (2012 academic year )

JapaneseBooksClassification

Journals

General Works

Philosophy

History

Social Sciences

Natural Sciences

Technology

Industry

The Arts

Language

Literature

Subtotal

Total

15,416

10,510

13,977

25,103

53,409

63,112

10,993

25,778

7,377

10,892

236,567

2,447

6,944

3,655

7,733

57,659

42,318

3,749

11,544

5,114

12,623

153,786

Other Languages

390,353

2,969 2,479

5,448

Japanese Other Languages

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COLLECTION (as of April 1, 2013)

Classification (no. of sub-categories) Inventory Classification (no. of sub-categories) InventoryPrints and Posters (1,168)

Paintings (89)

Traditional Asian Paintings (192)

Calligraphy (5)

Ohashi Collection of Contemporary Art (549)

Textiles (764)

China, Porcelain and Glassware (579)

Architectural Drawings (366)

Furniture (108)

Fixtures and Decorative Items (12)

Sculpture (39)

Lacquerware (81)

Metalwork (81)

5,824

163

227

43

549

1,592

677

28,635

160

23

42

180

395

Musical Instruments (15)

Weapons and Armor (72)

Ethnic Costumes (181)

Archaeological Artifacts (23)

Student Work (40)

Historical Books and Documents (223)

Slides and Negatives (26)

Plaster Casts (23)

Natural History Specimens (69)

Photos and Films (1)

Sketchs and Studies(4)

Other (1)

16

113

663

198

1,059

433

1,685

154

644

219

333

1

MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES COLLECTION (as of April 1, 2013)

44,028Total

Collaborative Research

Commissioned Research*Research Donations

Employees from Industry Attending KIT for Training

Total

147

42

144

5

338

144,470

272,881

99,627

586

517,564

Unit: thousands of yen

Categories Cases AmountThird-Party Funding

Unit: thousands of yenGrant-in-Aid for Scientic Research <KAKENHI>

Cases161

Amount431,780

416397

406390

338

•Transitions in Third-Party Funding

1000,000

900,000

800,000

700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,0002008 2009 2010 2011 2012

300

350

400

450

500

550

747,829

803,224

728,870

517,564

128 123142

155 161

•Transitions in Grant-in-Aid for Scientic Research <KAKENHI>

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

450,000

400,000

350,000

300,000

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0 0

50

100

150

200

250

301,188

340,265

433,483

384,901

431,780

CasesAmount

* Includes the Grant for Industrial Technology Research Program funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and the Funding Program for Next Generation World-Leading Researchers funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

752,673


Access to KIT

KIT is conveniently located 15 minutes by subway from the bustling Shijyo-Karasuma shopping and restaurant area in downtown Kyoto.

To come to KIT from Kyoto Station, take a Kokusai Kaikan-bound subway on the Karasuma Line and get off at Matsugasaki.

The central gate of KIT is an 8 minute walk, to the east from, “Exit 1” of the Matsugasaki Subway Station.

History of KIT

Our predecessor institutions, Kyoto College of Textile Fiber and Kyoto College of Technology opened their doors in 1899 and 1902,

respectively. Over the half century preceding their unification, these institutions made great contributions to developments in the rich

inheritance of traditional arts and culture and to the introduction of modern engineering. They produced highly knowledgeable specialists

who have left their mark on a diversity of projects nationwide.

Combining these institutions in 1949, resulted in KIT’s faculties of Textile Science and Engineering Design. KIT has continued to build on

the valuable foundation and applications in the traditional arts and culture it has nurtured from its inception. Actively promoting

academic and research achievements has provided for the strong engineering, design and science programs it boasts today.

Symbol of KIT

This emblem embodies our university’s pursuit of wisdom, beauty and technology, and

symbolizes the integration of these ways of being.The rounded form to the left

represents the arts, sensibilities unbound by existing formalities and the richness of

human potential. The square form to the right represents science and technology, and

the logical intelligence and reason required of people in scientific pursuits. The

intersection of the two forms expresses the point at which science and art meet.

Further, considering the organic left form as the natural environment and the right form

as the technologies we create imbues the symbol with the concept of the coexistence

of nature and technology. The two forms extending from the same point of origin

symbolize the historical city of Kyoto disseminating original, advanced technologies to

the world and the abilities and sensibilities that make this possible. These are positive

technologies attuned to people, the environment, industry and culture. A warm color

was adopted for the left form representing sensibilities and a cool color for the right

form, representing reason. The use of the same tone symbolizes unity, reminding us of

the composure and the traditions of Kyoto. Thus, the emblem is an expression of the

university's recognition of the importance of both intelligence and sensibilities, and a

reflection of our aim to harmonize traditional culture with advanced technology.

From Airports to Kyoto StationJune 1899

KYOTO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

May 1949 April 1965

Graduate School of Engineering and Design

April 1966

Graduate School ofTextile Science

Faculty of Engineering and Design

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School of Science and Technology

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Graduate School of Science and Technology

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