Department of Applied Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering,
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering,
Waseda University

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Akihiro Takezawa

Professor

Akihiro Takezawa(Akihiro Takezawa)

Functional Design & Micro-engineering

Research Fields

Additive Manufacturing Structural Optimization
Office

#311, Building 59

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Academic & Professional Experience

2003 Kyoto University, School of Engineering (Bachelor)
2005 Kyoto University, Graduate School of Engineering (Master)
2005-2007 FANUC Corporation
2007 Research Associate, Hiroshima University, Graduate school of Engineering
2009 Ph.D (Engineering), Kyoto University
2009 Assistant Professor, Hiroshima University, Graduate school of Engineering
2010 Associate Professor, Hiroshima University, Graduate school of Engineering
2019 Visiting Scholar, University of Pittsburgh
2020 Associate Professor, Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
2022 Professor, Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Academic Societies

The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers
The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences
The Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science
Lecture Course (Faculty)

Manufacturing Engineering F & A
Mechanical Drawing Method F
Mechanical Design Method F
Precision Engineering
Lecture Course (Graduate School)

Micro Engineering

Research Content

In recent years, with the improvement of computer performance, the technology of structural optimization, which enables the automatic design of optimal shapes, has been attracting attention. Among them, topology optimization is an exciting method that can expect drastic structural changes. Also, additive manufacturing (3D printing) is a beneficial technology for achieving the complex shapes obtained by topology optimization. However, neither technology is perfect, and a deep understanding of each technology is essential to utilize it fully. In our laboratory, we are conducting a wide range of research on these two technologies, from basic to applied, with emphasis on understanding the mechanics

A Brief Comment

For about 10 years, I did not conduct any experiments and researched only on simulations. But when I made a topology optimized part on a 3D printer first time, I was amazed as if an object had come out of a computer. Since then, I have been completely obsessed with the charm of the experiment. Encounters with new technologies may bring out your own unknown interests. I hope that students find at least one something that you like to do.