AOKI Kanae

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Developing the monitoring system for low-temperature equipment. Responsible for the CO2 cooling system of the Belle II detector (IBBelle).

IGARASHI Youichi

Sub-group of Electronics System

I perform particle and nuclear experiments, specializing in the development of data acquisition systems.
I am involved research and development related to particle measurements, focusing on data readout, design and development of data acquisition systems using networks, and computers. My mission is to make physical experiments successful in terms of data acquisition.

IKEGAMI Yoichi

Sub-group of Test Beam Line

Specialized in particle physics experiments. Currently, involved in the ATLAS experiment. My primary research focus is the development of position sensitive semiconductor detector with extreme radiation resistance.

UEDONO Akira

Sub-group of Electronics System (Visiting Researcher)

My principlal area of research is material science and its evaluation using positrons, and also research related to particle detectors and their radiation resistance using an variable-energy positron beam.

USHIODA Miyoko

Sub-group of Electronics System

Working as a secretary and taking care of various administrative tasks to support everyone. Please feel free to reach out for any inquiries or assistance.

UCHINOYAE Hironori

Sub-group of Electronics System

Involved in the development of analog-digital mixed-signal integrated circuits and the management and more efficient operation of the development environment. As part of the tasks, also conducting research on the automation of layout design.

UNO Shoji

Instrumentation Technology Development Center

Involved in the Belle/Belle II experiments, specializing in gas detectors. Particularly an expert in gas electron multipliers (GEM) and also involved in the development of neutron detectors utilizing GEM technology.

UMEZAWA Hitoshi

Sub-group of Electronics System (Visiting Researcher)

Research are is physics and its application of wide-bandgap semiconductors especially diamond (i.e the crystal growth, the evaluaton, device development.) Please feel free to contact with me. I will give you valuable advice wherever you are.

ENARI Yuji

Instrumentation Technology Development Center

I am committed to ensuring that everyone involved with the development center can work comfortably, utilize the facilities effectively, and advance their research. We will continue to develop the test beamline and semiconductor detectors.
My specialty is particle physics experiments, and I aim to uncover the physics behind the Higgs boson using the ultimate measurement instrumentation.

OONAKA Masaya

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Primarily responsible for the construction, maintenance, operation, and control of the neutrino superconducting beamline and the helium refrigeration facility for the COMET experiment.

OKAZAKI Yuta

Instrumentation Technology Development Center

I am developing semiconductor detectors and signal-processing integrated circuits, and am working on the development of monolithic detectors.
In addition to detectors, I also specialize in arithmetic circuits within FPGA and board design.

OKAMURA Takahiro

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Involved in the cooling systems for superconducting magnets, such as those in the COMET experiment, and ultra-low-temperature refrigeration equipment for detectors like UCN. Also conducting research on the behavior of extremely low-temperature fluids.

OZAWA Kyoichiro

Sub-group of Test Beam Line

My major research field is nuclear physics. I’m mainly conducting hadron experiments at J-PARC. Also I’m involved in the research and developments of micro-pattern gas detectors.

ODA Koudai

Sub-group of Cryogenic

I'm a rookie.

KASAMI Katsuyu

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Mainly conducting assembling and cooling tasks of experimental equipment that uses low-temperature fluids like liquid argon and liquid nitrogen.

KANAYAMA Takahiro

Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

Currently involved in research and development of devices to address noise issues in the CMB/POLARBEAR experiment. In addition, I am constantly learning new knowledge and techniques by being involved in various experiments.

KAMEI Naoya

Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

Specialized in heat transfer engineering (thermofluid dynamics). Responsible for the thermal design in the COMET experiment. Also conducting research on the development of beam target cooling system, which circulates cooling water by utilizing boiling cooling mechanism instead of any electrical power.

KAWAI Masanori

Sub-group of Cryogenic

In charge of the cooling system for the Belle II detector's superconducting solenoid electromagnet and the VXD detector. Additionally, involved in the development of conduction cooling for superconducting electromagnets.

KISHISHITA Tetsuichi

Sub-group of Electronics System

My expertise is in detector development. Currently, developing charged particle detectors using wide-bandgap semiconductors, as well as working on cryoelectronics and semiconductor pixel detector development.

KOIZUMI Satoshi

Sub-group of Electronics System (Visiting Researcher)

I am a leader of "NIMS" Super Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Group. Building on the groundbreaking achievement of CVD diamond pioneered by our predecessors in my group, we strive to maintain the high standards of our reputable institution by producing high-quality research results （^^;） and sharing information. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our field.

KONDO Yoshinari

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Involved in the operation and maintenance of low-temperature equipment, general safety in the Fuji Building, and facility improvements for QUP.

SAKAGUCHI Masataka

Sub-group of Electronics System

Engaged in measurement and the evaluation of radiation-resistant transistor processes.

SAKASHITA Ken

Sub-group of Test Beam Line

My specialized is high energy physics (experiments). Currently, conducting neutrino oscillation experiments using accelerators. Also involved in research and development of beam line control systems and neutrino detectors.

SHOJI Masayoshi

Sub-group of Electronics System

I am involved in the design and development of circuit boards and the development of high-density mounting technology.
In addition, I am developing technologies for high-density mounting of sensors and integrated circuits using printed technology.

SUZUKI Junichi

Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

Specialized in the design and fabrication of structural components using structural analysis (ANSYS). Involved in the design and development of detectors for use in IPNS, as well as the development of related R&D fixtures.

SUZUKI Shoji

Sub-group of Cryogenic

I have been working on low-temperature targets for nuclear experiments for many years, including both liquid and solid targets like hydrogen, deuterium, and liquid helium isotopes such as 4He and 3He. In two years, my reemployment will come to the end, but if there are any ways I can assist in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out, and I will be happy to participate.

SENDAI Hiroshi

Sub-group of Electronics System

Involved in the development of data collection system software and its associated technologies, primarily focusing on network and Linux-related aspects. Also working on the development of software frameworks like DAQ-Middleware, which facilitates the easy construction of data collection software in network-distributed environments.

TAUCHI Kazuya

Sub-group of Electronics System

Specialized in circuit development for particle and nuclear experiments, as well as detector development. Also involved in the development of projects using FPGA, ASIC, and semiconductor sensors.

TANAKA Manobu

Leader, Sub-group of Electronics System

Well, what should we do next? If there's something interesting in your mind, please feel free to contact me. Here is the link.
http://www-esys.kek.jp/members/member-home-page/manobu-tanaka/tanakas-page

TOMOTO Makoto

Head, Instrumentation Technology Development Center

I have been involved in the trigger electronics for the Belle experiment, the Tevatron/D0 experiment, and the LHC/ATLAS experiment. I joined the center in April 2024.
I am committed to improving the center, so please feel free to consult with me if you have any questions or concerns.

NAKAMURA Isamu

Sub-group of Test Beam Line

Outside of the ITDC, also involved in the Belle II experiment. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements in the Test Beam Line, please feel free to reach out to me.

HAMADA Eitaro

Sub-group of Electronics System

Involved in the development of electronic circuits and integrated circuits for various experiments, including COMET, neutrino experiments, and BELLE. Also specialized in the development of digital circuits, particularly in the FPGA and ASIC domains.

FUJITA Yowichi

Sub-group of Electronics System

Specialized in detector development. Currently, primarily involved in the evaluation of electronics and semiconductor sensors. If you have any questions or need assistance with measurements, please don't hesitate to reach out.

FRIEND Megan

FRIEND Megan

Sub-group of Test Beam Line

I am involved with several neutrino experiments, including the T2K and Hyper-Kamiokande long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiments.
I work on beamline instrumentation, as well as beamline commissioning and operation.　

HONDA Ryotaro

Sub-group of Electronics System

Specialized in DAQ (Data Acquisition) development. In addition to that, involved in hadron and nuclear physics experiments. Within the realm of DAQ, specialized in front-end circuit development, particularly focusing on FPGA circuitry, internal arithmetic circuits, and communication technology development. I also excel in system-wide design. If you are considering implementing a new DAQ system for your experiments, please feel free to reach out for consultation.

MAKI Muneyoshi

Leader, Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

Specialized in mechanical design and have experience in creating various experimental apparatus. I focus on designing robust, precise, easy-to-assemble, versatile, and user-friendly equipment. I believe that well-designed apparatus can significantly drive research forward.

MAKIDA Yasuhiro

Reader, Sub-group of Cryogenic

Involved in the maintenance of superconducting magnets for detectors like the Belle Solenoid and their cooling systems. In my spare time, I have a hobby of train ride, or "NORITETSU" in Japanese.

MIYAHARA Masaya

Sub-group of Electronics System

Involved in the development of mixed-signal integrated circuits. Developing specific application-oriented integrated circuits (ASICs) for large accelerator experiments like Belle II and ATLAS, as well as versatile sensor readout integrated circuits for various physics experiments. Also collaborating in engineering fields like IoT and quantum computing. If you are considering ASIC development, please don't hesitate to reach out for a consultation.

YAMAOKA Hiroshi

Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

With over 40 years of experience, I'm well-versed in various areas, including mechanical component design, structural design, mechanical vibrations, earthquake-resistant design, and various types of measurements such as strain and vibration measurements. I've also been involved in projects like the design and construction of the Belle detector and the construction of neutrino precursor detectors. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance, and thank you for your cooperation.

YOSHIDA Chihiro

Sub-group of Mechanical engineering

Thank you for your cooperation.

YOSHIDA Makoto

Sub-group of Cryogenic

Involved in the development of superconducting magnets for high-intensity muon sources, including the COMET experiment. Also conducting irradiation tests to investigate the radiation resistance of magnet materials.

LAI Yun Tsung

Sub-group of Electronics System

Front-End electronics, DAQ system, and Trigger system R&D for High-Energy Physics Experiments. FPGA firmware development for high-speed data transmission, data processing, and physics algorithm.
Japanese is also okay for me. Please feel free to reach out anytime.

WADA Shoji

Instrumentation Technology Development Center

Currently responsible for administrative activity and collaborative research arrangement as ITDC secretary. Originally, I have engineering background, having worked in FPC-related jobs for over 30 years. If you need any assistance or have questions about FPC, please don't hesitate to reach out.