Prof. Yoshiaki Kanamori | Materials for 5G and Beyond | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Tohoku University, Japan.
Yoshiaki Kanamori is a prominent professor at Tohoku University, where he directs the Metamaterials Research and Innovation Center (Meta-RIC) and contributes to the Green Future Creation Organization. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, his career includes significant roles such as Associate Professor at Tohoku University and a postdoctoral researcher in France. His research focuses on robotics, metamaterials, and nanotechnology, particularly in designing and characterizing metamaterials, advancing nanofabrication techniques, and developing nanostructure-based optical devices. His work also encompasses precision engineering, enhancing the development of high-precision instruments. Kanamori’s interdisciplinary approach and extensive expertise drive significant innovations in various technological fields, making him a leading figure in his areas of specialization.
🎓 Education
Yoshiaki Kanamori’s academic career is marked by a strong foundation in engineering, culminating in a Ph.D. from Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Engineering in 2001. His doctoral studies equipped him with expertise that led to roles of increasing responsibility within the university, starting as an Assistant Professor in 2001 and progressing to Associate Professor by 2007. Kanamori’s academic journey further expanded with a postdoctoral stint at the Laboratory of Photonics and Nanostructure/CNRS in France in 2003, enriching his research insights. He was appointed Professor in 2019 and has since taken on concurrent leadership roles, including Director of the Metamaterials Research and Innovation Center (Meta-RIC) and a Professorship at the Green Future Creation Organization, both at Tohoku University. His academic affiliations with esteemed societies underscore his commitment to advancing engineering and applied physics, reflecting his pivotal role in shaping research and innovation in Japan.
Professional Experience
Yoshiaki Kanamori is a prominent academic and researcher renowned for his contributions to robotics and metamaterials at Tohoku University. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from Tohoku University, he began his career as an Assistant Professor in 2001, swiftly advancing to roles of increasing responsibility. His international experience includes a pivotal postdoctoral stint at the Laboratory of Photonics and Nanostructure/CNRS in France. Promoted to Professor in 2019, Kanamori now serves as Director of the Metamaterials Research and Innovation Center (Meta-RIC) and holds a concurrent position at the Green Future Creation Organization since 2023. His research focuses on pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology and precision engineering, positioning him as a leading authority in his field both in Japan and globally.
Research Interest
Yoshiaki Kanamori’s research interests span the fields of robotics, metamaterials, nanotechnology, and precision engineering. He explores novel applications of metamaterials for advanced functionalities in robotics, focusing on developing materials with engineered properties beyond those found in nature. His work in nanotechnology includes the development of nanostructures and nanomachining techniques aimed at creating precise and efficient devices. Kanamori is also interested in photonics, particularly in nanostructure design and their applications in optical devices. His research aims to advance the understanding and application of these cutting-edge technologies, contributing to both fundamental knowledge and practical innovations in fields ranging from robotics to photonics.
Research Skills
Yoshiaki Kanamori is a distinguished researcher renowned for his expertise in robotics, metamaterials, and nanotechnology. As Professor at Tohoku University, he leads pioneering research at the Metamaterials Research and Innovation Center (Meta-RIC) and the Green Future Creation Organization. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from Tohoku University, Kanamori’s career spans significant academic and international research experience. His work includes designing and characterizing metamaterials with tailored electromagnetic properties, advancing nanofabrication techniques, and integrating these innovations into robotic systems. Kanamori has also contributed extensively to photonics and optical engineering, focusing on nanostructure-based optical devices. His research prowess extends to precision engineering, enhancing the development of high-precision instruments and devices. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Kanamori continues to push the boundaries of scientific exploration, driving innovations that promise transformative impacts across various technological domains.
Publications
- Wavelength calibration using MEMS-enabled double filter configuration for air gap sensing in the tunable Fabry-Pérot filter
- Authors: Sahani, P., Nabana, S., Okatani, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Feasibility test on the analog configuration of electromechanical dimple-tip cantilever for the application of THz metamaterials
- Authors: Huang, Y., Okatani, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Pixelated gradient thickness optical filter for visible light spectroscopy
- Authors: Sahani, P., Nabana, S., Okatani, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Terahertz stretchable metamaterials with deformable dolmen resonators for uniaxial strain measurement
- Authors: Okatani, T., Dashdeleg, M.-O., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Fabrication and characterization of delay lines with spoof surface plasmon polariton waveguide coupled with C-shaped metamaterials for microwave integrated circuits
- Authors: Nguyen, M.V., Kikuchi, N., Kodama, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Tunable Fabry–Perot interferometer operated in the terahertz range based on an effective refractive index control using pitch-variable subwavelength gratings
- Authors: Huang, Y., Liu, Y., Okatani, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- 3D Bulk Metamaterials with Engineered Optical Dispersion at Terahertz Frequencies Utilizing Amorphous Multilayered Split-Ring Resonators
- Authors: Huang, Y., Kida, T., Wakiuchi, S., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Phase-Controllable Spoof Surface Plasmon Coupling from Bull’s Eye Aperture to Planar Silicon Waveguide in the Terahertz Band
- Authors: Okatani, T., Imai, K., Takida, Y., Minamide, H., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Fabrication of functional metamaterials for applications in heat-shielding windows and 6G communications
- Authors: Van Nguyen, M., Okatani, T., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 2
- Reconfigurable THz metamaterial based on microelectromechanical cantilever switches with a dimpled tip
- Authors: Huang, Y., Okatani, T., Inomata, N., Kanamori, Y.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 5