Department of Space and Semiconductor Engineering

Department Features

Develop professionals who can excel in advanced fields such as aerospace and semiconductors by integrating both mechanical and electronic engineering.

The space & semiconductor industry, anticipated to be a major growth sector in Japan, holds significant potential for addressing societal challenges and driving global progress. To develop specialists with the advanced skills and knowledge required for this field, the Department of Space and Semiconductor Engineering offers a strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering, along with expertise in precision manufacturing techniques. Beyond space and semiconductors, these interdisciplinary skills in mechanical-electronic systems are highly valued across various engineering fields. Our curriculum combines theoretical coursework with problem-solving-based group projects to provide hands-on, practical learning. Through this approach, we cultivate professionals capable of thriving in space, semiconductor, and other advanced technology industries.

• Diploma Policy

  The Department of Space and Semiconductor Engineering focuses on research in mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering. A Bachelor of Engineering degree is awarded to students who complete the required coursework within the designated period and fulfill the following criteria:

   

  (1) Have acquired general skills necessary for professional and social life, a positive mindset as a professional, a strong sense of humanity, and a broad understanding of contemporary society.

  (2) Have acquired basic knowledge and skills related to advanced space vehicles, semiconductor devices, and mechatronic equipment, specializing in mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.

  (3) Have the ability to independently identify complex social challenges in the specialized fields of mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering, and have acquired the specialized knowledge, logical thinking, and skills necessary to address these challenges.

  (4) Have developed the ability to apply specialized knowledge and techniques related to advanced space technologies, semiconductor devices, and mechatronic equipment, not only from mechanical and electrical engineering perspectives but also from a broader viewpoint to solve problems.

  (5) Have acquired the ability to explain and communicate their thought process and judgment, presenting concrete examples and evidence to support their ideas, through effective presentation and communication skills.

  (6) Have acquired the ability to effectively carry out group work and research activities, using team-building methods to develop cooperative relationships.

  (7) Understand the ethics and social responsibilities that engineers must uphold in the fields of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering.
• Curriculum Policy

  To develop professionals with the competencies outlined in the diploma policy, the Department of Space and Semiconductor Engineering structures its curriculum based on the following principles:

   

  (1) Offer courses that deepen students' professional awareness, lifelong learning abilities, attitudes toward intercultural understanding and social contribution, as well as knowledge of human culture, society, and nature.

  (2) Offer courses that develop fundamental knowledge and general abilities, primarily in the fields of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering.

  (3) Offer courses that develop essential knowledge and skills in mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering, broadening students' perspectives. These courses provide the foundation for applying knowledge in advanced fields such as space, semiconductor devices, and mechatronic equipment.

  (4) Offer advanced specialized courses that help students apply foundational knowledge, skills, and general abilities. Students will learn to set their own challenges, create action plans, and implement, evaluate, and improve solutions through collaborative, hands-on learning in experimental, practical, and exercise courses, as well as seminars and graduate research.

  (5) Offer courses that convey the ethics and social responsibilities engineers must uphold, such as respecting life, adhering to laws, and refraining from data manipulation, plagiarism, and intellectual dishonesty.
• Admissions Policy

  The Department of Space and Semiconductor Engineering is designed to train professionals to have foundational knowledge and skills in mechanical and electronic engineering related to advanced space technologies, semiconductor devices, and mechatronic equipment. Students will develop practical abilities to effectively and appropriately apply these technologies while scientifically and empirically exploring mechanical and electrical engineering techniques related to advanced equipment, contributing to the advancement of these technical fields. Additionally, the department develop a practical approach to solving problems in mechanical and electrical engineering technologies, encouraging students to logically explain their ideas, accurately understand others’ perspectives, and develop communication skills for smooth collaborative work. Graduates will be equipped with an understanding of the ethics and social responsibilities they must uphold as professionals and contributors to society.

   

  〈Ideal Student Profile〉

   

  1. Students with a strong interest in mechanical and electrical engineering technologies related to advanced space technologies, semiconductor devices, mechatronic equipment, and the integration of both fields.
  2. Students who have acquired foundational knowledge in mathematics and science, essential for mechanical and electrical engineering.
  3. Students who aim to contribute to society by studying new scientific technologies that will shape the future.