ABOUT US

The animals and plants around us have a variety of sizes and shapes. The unique shape of these living organisms is thought to be an optimized form and structure that has survived through a long histroy of evolution. Our research group focuses on deciphering the mechanisms by which animals and plants achieve their shapes and movements, using the keywords "life" and "fluid". In particular, by reproducing and evaluating the morphology and dynamics of living organisms through fluid experiments and mathematical models, we quantitatively analyze how mechanically superior their functions are. By mathematically and mechanically desiginig functions that are convenient for organisms, we aim to appy an intrinsic movement independent of spatial scale and size into mechanical engineering.

NEWS & TOPICS

  • A paper on a method for simultaneously estimating onion cell wall stiffness and turgor pressure has been published in Planta! Congratulations!
  • Mr.Inoue(B4),received the JSME (Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers) Tohoku Branch Award for Original Student Research (Reiwa 6) at the 55th Tohoku Student Association Graduation Thesis Presentation Conference held on March 7,2025. Congratulations! (March 2025)
  • Ms.Hirata(B4),received a Corporate Award at the Reiwa 6 Student Panel Presentation Session! Congratulations!(Feb.2025)
  • A paper by Dr.Kang has been published in Quantitative Plant Biology! Congratulations! (Dec.12,2024)
  • Dr.Nonoyama and Dr.Kang, Assistant Professor Tsugawa, Mr.Matsushima(M1), Mr.Koike(M1), Mr.Tatsui(M1), Mr.Inoue(B4), and Ms.Hirata(B4) gave oral presentations at the Biomechanics Research Meeting.(Sept.19-20,2024)
  • Dr.Nonoyama and Assistant Professor Tsugawa gave oral presentations at the Complex Systems Research Meeting.(Sept.11-12,2024)
  • Dr.Nonoyama and Dr.Kang gave oral presentations at the Multicellular CREST Young Researchers' Meeting. (Aug.25-28,2024)
  • Ms.Hirata (B4) gave an oral presentation at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference.(May 31,2024)
  • Dr.Nonoyama and Dr.Kang have been selected for the JST CREST "Multicellular Systems Young Researcher Challenge 2024"! Congratulations! (May 28,2024)
  • Our website has been renewed.(April 5, 2024)