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University of Electro-Communications publishes the March 2020 issue of UEC e-Bulletin
The March 2020 issue of the UEC e-Bulletin includes short videos of UEC researchers describing their activities on MEMS technology for fabricating plasmonic devices and molecular mechanisms controlling muscle contraction in the body.
Research highlights 'In vivo bioimaging: technology to elucidate sex-dependent differences in skeletal muscle function,' Yutaka Kano; 'MEMS technology for fabricating plasmonic near-infrared spectrometers,' Tetsuo Kan.
The Topics section features research on 'Self-regulated learning: English tuition for students of science and engineering' by Suwako Uehara.
News and Events are 'Industry-UCB-UEC-Keio Workshop 2019'; UEC signs general agreement with UNS', and UEC signs general agreement with Hanoi Medical University'.
Research Highlights
In vivo bioimaging: technology to elucidate sex-dependent differences in skeletal muscle function
It is widely accepted that there is a sex-dependent difference in physical performance. Specifically, it has been shown that females show superior fatigue resistance compared to males.
MEMS technology for fabricating plasmonic near-infrared spectrometers
Near-infrared spectroscopy provides absorption spectrum unique to substances so that discrimination of gas species becomes possible. Miniaturization of spectrometers is thus required to realize compact gas sensors for monitoring air quality in living spaces.
Researcher Video Profiles
Yutaka Kano Professor, Department of Engineering Science, University of Electro-Communications
Muscle contraction is controlled by changes in various molecules in the body. In cells, the contraction and relaxation of calcium ions in a short time are regulated. To-date, many biological studies have revealed the changes at the molecular level by morphological observation and biochemical analysis by collecting cells.
Tetsuo Kan Associate Professor Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering
Tetsuo Kan is developing new MEMS devices or sensors, that is microelectromechanical systems which are based on semiconductor fabrication techniques.
Topics
Self-regulated learning: English for students of science and engineering
"My approach to teaching English to students majoring in science and technology is based on the so-called 'self-regulated learning,'" says Suwako Uehara, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, Faculty of Informatics and Engineering Division of General Education, UEC Tokyo. "Amongst other things, this requires emphasizing motivation, awareness, setting goals, developing skill sets and technology for the mutual benefit of both students and their teachers. Teaching STEM students is a challenging and continuously evolving process of education."
News and Events
UEC signs general agreement with UNS
On January 9, 2020, the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) has singed general agreement with Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia, to promote further international collaboration.
Industry-UCB-UEC-Keio Workshop 2019
From December 10 to 11, 2019, Industry-UCB-UEC-Keio Workshop 2019 (IUUKWS 2019) took place at Keio University (Keio). An interdisciplinary group of corporate executive officers, experts, and researchers from various industries, the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), Keio, and the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) came together for the workshop.
UEC signs general agreement with Hanoi Medical University
As of 6 January, 2020, the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) singed general agreement with Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam, to promote further international collaboration between the two universities.