Biomedical Engineering Course
Assoc. prof. Akira KIMOTO

E-mail:kimotoa [at] cc.saga-u.ac.jp
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Education:
1992Saga Univ., Faculty of Science and Engineering, Graduated
1994Saga Univ., Graduate School, Division of Engineering, Master Course, Completed
1997Saga Univ., Graduate School, Division of Engineering, Doctor Course, Completed
Employment Experience:
1997-2001Saga Univ., Faculty of Science and Engineering, Research Associate
2001-2004Saga Univ., Faculty of Science and Engineering, Lecturer
2004-2007Saga Univ., Faculty of Science and Engineering, Associate Professor
2007-2010Saga Univ., Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Advanced Systems Control Engineering, Associate Professor
2010-Saga Univ., Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Advanced Technology Fusion, Associate Professor

Research Field :  Multi-imaging,Tactile sensor, Contactless sensor, Medical measurement
Membership in Academic Societies :
IEEE, The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers



Development of new sensor for early detection of breast tumor in the daily life

We developed a new sensor which allows simultaneous images of the electrical and ultrasonic properties for early detection of breast tumor (Figure 1). The ultrasonic and electrical impedance images at the breast model were actually demonstrated by the developed system.




Figure 1

Development of new sensor for monitoring skin condition in the daily life

We develop a new sensor for monitoring the skin condition by measuring the moisture and softness and so on. In the developed handy-type sensor, it is possible to measure both the skin water content and softness simultaneously at same position (Figure 2). The skin moisture and softness were actually measured by the developed sensor.


Figure 2

Development of new sensor for analysis of muscular activity

We develop the wearable sensor for evaluating muscle function and fatigue by measuring electromyography (EMG), mechanomyography (MMG) or oxygen consumption based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). We developed a new layered sensor for simultaneous measurement of EMG, MMG and NIRS at the same position of the muscle (Figure 3).


Figure 3