Our laboratory is conducting research on the structural design of space structures and aeronautical structures mainly from the viewpoint of applied dynamics based on experiments. In the structural design of space structures, a comprehensive design takes various aspects into consideration such as energy, control, and aerodynamic characteristics. We are conducting ambitious research for future developments such as lunar base, mars aircraft, and electrodynamic tether for space debris removal. We are looking for students who have the spirit of challenge.

Image Source: Jack Olson, Smithsonian

Tensegrity©NASA

JAXA Mars Airplane©JAXA

Space Debris©JAXA

Atmospheric Satellite©NASA

Our review paper for a nonlinear finite element method called absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) was selected as the most accessed article 2023 in ASME. You can access this open access paper everywhere to understand this novel analysis method. Let's click the icon below.