My name is Tomonori YAMADA. I was appointed to be a project lecturer of this 21st Century COE Program on April 1, 2006. I worked as a team manager of a private company, a researcher in RIKEN and a research associate in the department of quantum engineering and systems science after finishing my Ph.D course. When I was a Ph.D student, my main interests were the mesh generation algorithms and the implementation of FEA code on parallel computers, and they are somewhat far from the essence of mechanics. However, through the experience in private company and research institute, real industrial applications, such as MEMS, engine and trabecular structure of bone have been attracting me. In the department of quantum engineering and systems science, I started research on the multiphysics phenomena in the flapping motion of insect flight to assist the development of micro aerial vehicle under the supervision of Prof. Yoshimura, who is one of the project promoters in the COE. By collaborating with distinguished professors and RAs in the different fields, though in this same COE program, I would like to contribute to the developing simulation technologies, which can help developing innovative mechanical systems.

My name is Yoshiaki AKEMATSU. I started working as a research associate of the 21st century COE program in April 1st of this year. I worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow for two year of the 21st century COE program. I appreciate having the opportunity to do interdisciplinary research and take part in the mechanical system innovation lecture. I would like to make use of my past experience to assist the mechanical system innovation lecture. My research topic is a health monitoring by using optical fiber vibration sensor in "The Energy Innovation Project". I would like to propose a new inspection method for safety and reliability. Your continued support will be greatly appreciated.