ABOUT
We are advancing technological development necessary for space exploration through research on the mechanisms, dynamics, and control of spacecraft and robots.
Our laboratory conducts research on the dynamics and control of space robots orbiting in space and robots that explore planets (space exploration robots). We are working to elucidate the mechanics of robots operating in space environments and develop new mechanisms and control methods. We are also deeply involved in Japan’s space development missions, which are being advanced primarily by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Additionally, we aim to develop university-led small satellites. Furthermore, we are actively working to apply the technologies developed through space exploration to technologies needed on Earth, such as disaster response robots.
Kazuya Yoshida
Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Course
Professor, Space Exploration Engineering
Career History
1986 Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Master’s Degree
Same year: Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
1990 Doctor of Engineering (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
1994 Visiting Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
1995 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University
2003 Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (present)
1998 (Concurrent) Visiting Professor, International Space University (ongoing)
2018 (Concurrent) Representative, International Joint Graduate Program in Mechanical Science and Technology, Tohoku University (ongoing)
2024 (Concurrent) Director, Space Business Frontier Research Center, Tohoku University (ongoing)
Major awards
1991 Society of Instrument and Control Engineers Paper Award
1993 Robotics Society of Japan Paper Award
2001 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation Award for Best Conference Paper
2004 Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Paper Award
2009 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Engineering Education
2010 Hayabusa Commendation for Meritorious Service (Space Development Strategy Headquarters and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
2014 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Science and Technology (Research Category)
Major publications
Space Robotics: Dynamics and Control,Kluwer Academic Publishers,1992(Contributions)
Springer Handbook of Robotics 2nd edition,2016(Contributions)
Major memberships, etc.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Robotics Society of Japan, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers
INTRODUCTION MOVIES
Tohoku University Earthquake Disaster 10 Years Knowledge and Future Project
On the Rugged Planet! ～The Adventures of Space Robots～
TEDx Talks
Soar into Space! – How Microsatellites and Microrovers Are Transforming Space Exploration | Kazuya Yoshida | TEDxTohoku
Lunar XPRIZE