研究室紹介

We conducts exploratory research on bio compatible manufacturing technologies and micro-device applications, using microfabrication techniques for various materials, including biological tissues, as well as Bio-MEMS (Bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems) as core technique.　The remarkable advancements in medicine and life sciences in this century are expected to lead to large-scale direct manipulation at the cellular level and comprehensive treatment of individual cells. A promising approach to achieving this is the mass fabrication of micro-robotic structures through microfabrication. However, current Si-based MEMS devices are prone to damage when exposed to liquids or friction due to their rigid structure.　So, We are working on the development of “biocompatible, flexible, and highly durable integrated micro-robot fabrication techniques” that inspired from flexibility of biological organs. We are also developing devices that enable high-density cell culture on chips and self-healing functional elements, based on microfabrication technique of various materials.