Program: Program Staff (Takakazu Ishimatsu) | Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Medical-Engineering Hybrid Professional Development Program

Takakazu Ishimatsu


For many years the development of robotics has been primarily targeted at the industrial sector, however now there is a significant shift of robotic application to the medical and welfare fields. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences’ timing regarding the adoption of the “Hybrid Professional Development Program” is perfect. Our goals regarding the program are as follows: 1) To raise competent Medical Engineering Hybrid Professionals who can make a difference in the world. 2) To provide innovation in the fields of medical and nursing care related equipment. 3) As a unique Medical - Engineering collaborative model to be well supported by the respective industries. 4) To attract the interest and enthusiastic participation of many young people in this course. 5) For this course to contribute to the growth of Nagasaki University.

For many years the development of robotics has been primarily targeted at the industrial sector, however now there is a significant shift of robotic application to the medical and welfare fields. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences’ timing regarding the adoption of the “Hybrid Professional Development Program” is perfect. Our goals regarding the program are as follows:
1) To raise competent Medical Engineering Hybrid Professionals who can make a difference in the world.
2) To provide innovation in the fields of medical and nursing care related equipment.
3) As a unique Medical - Engineering collaborative model to be well supported by the respective industries.
4) To attract the interest and enthusiastic participation of many young people in this course.
5) For this course to contribute to the growth of Nagasaki University.

Name:	Takakazu Ishimatsu
Affiliation/ Position:	Graduate School of Engineering, Professor
Area of specialization:	Machine mechanics/ control (Mechatronics, Control)¸ Intelligent mechanics/ mechanical systems, 3-D vision measurement
Research topics:	1. Development of assistive robotics for the disabled 2. Development of swallowing training equipment 3. Biological application of 3D measurement 4. Development of a controlled environment system for the seriously disabled