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University of Electro-Communications publishes the June 2019 issue of UEC e-Bulletin
The June 2019 issue of the UEC e-Bulletin includes short videos of UEC researchers describing their activities on technology for processing wood powder with natural additives; and non-contact biometric measurement and technology and their medical applications.
Research highlights 'Multiple sensor fusion technology for non-contact measurement of vital signs and its clinical applications,' Guanghao Sun; 'Technology for processing wood powder with natural additives', Shohei Kajikawa; and 'Frontiers of state of the art precision molecular spectroscopy', Kana Iwakuni.
The Topics section features research on 'Weather monitoring in three dimensions: Rain rate estimates using X-band phased array weather radar network' by Hiroshi Kikuchi.
News and Events are 'The kickoff meeting and the 5th UEC Seminar in ASEAN, 2019 with partner universities in Hanoi'; Announcement of The Irago Conference 2019 to be held at UEC, Tokyo on October 29, 2019.
Research Highlights
Multiple Sensor Fusion Technology for Non-contact Measurement of Vital Signs and its Clinical Applications
There is increasing interest in technology for non-contact measurement of human vital signs (heart rate, respiration, and body temperature), which are important for understanding the state of a person's health. New biological measurement sensors have been developed as well as reports on methods for measuring respiration or heartbeat using pressure sensors, microwave radar, RGB camera, and thermography. This technology has wide-ranging applications. Guanghao Sun's group is developing clinical applications for monitoring elderly people, identification of sleep apnea, detection of patients who may carry infectious diseases, and noncontact measurement of stress levels [1-2].
Frontiers of state of the art precision molecular spectroscopy
The mid-infrared wavelength region is attractive and important for fundamental physics as well as applications such as atmosphere chemistry due to the existence of so-called "molecular fingerprints" that are inherent and strong absorption lines for individual molecules. The detailed analysis of fingerprints reveals the internal structure of molecules and verifies fundamental theories of physics. In the mid-infrared region, especially longer than wavelength of 5 μm, however, the availability of suitable light sources for precise spectroscopy, that is laser source having high power and high frequency stability, are extremely limited. In addition, it is technically challenging to do sensitive spectroscopy in the mid-infrared region because of large noise and small dynamic range of photo detectors.
Technology for processing wood powder with natural additives
Biomass materials such as wood are environmentally-friendly alternatives to fossil resources. As an example, wood is typically non-toxic and carbon neutral. Furthermore, wood can be produced in a sustainable manner by appropriate planting and trimming of trees. Therefore, the use of wood resources as industrial materials is an important aspect for realizing a sustainable society.
Researcher Video Profiles
Guanghao Sun, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering
Multiple Sensor Fusion Technology for Non-contact Measurement of Vital Signs and its Clinical Applications
Shohei Kajikawa, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering
Technology for processing wood powder with natural additives
Topics
Weather monitoring in three dimensions: Rain rate estimates using X-band phased array weather radar network
X-band phased-array weather radars (PAWRs) are located at Osaka and Kobe. The PAWR provides a three-dimensional structure of the precipitation within 30 sec.
News and Events
Report：The kickoff meeting and the 5th UEC Seminar in ASEAN, 2019 with partner universities in Hanoi
As of 8 January, 2019, the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) has signed a Global Alliance Lab: GAL agreement between four sister institutions of the Universities of UEC (Hanoi Us), located in Hanoi Vietnam. The four sister institutions are Le Quy Don Technical University (LQD), VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET), National Hospital of Tropical Diseases (NHTD), and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). GAL recognized "HanoiUs-UEC GAL" as a part of the GAL organization, and a kickoff meeting was held at the executive secretary school of the Hanoi district, LQD, on 27 March 2019. The opening ceremony was held on 29 March during the 5th UEC seminar in ASEAN 2019, as organized by the UEC ASEAN Research and Education Center (UAREC). HanoiUs-UEC GAL is the first of five universities to become part of GAL, and it will promote international collaborative endeavors on research and education.
Announcement of Irago Conference 2019 to be held at UEC on 29 October 2019
Main theme of Irago Conference 2019 Insights into the sustainable development goals: "What About The Earth's Resources? "