The Technical Committee on Electronics Simulation Technology, Electronics Society, The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers
About EST
The Purpose of Establishing the Committee
This research committee is founded on the Third Class Technical Committee on Microwave Simulators, which lasted for three sessions, and the Second Class Technical Committee on Microwave Simulators, which lasted for five sessions. The former third class committee advanced activities mainly related to microwave simulator development, and raised awareness among the members of this organization regarding the necessity of microwave simulators and their related issues by holding subcommittee meetings and open workshops. After transitioning to the second class committee, the range of activities expanded includes:
- Constructing a shared platform for microwave simulator development (including an API (application programming interface) and a plugin framework)
- Indicating standard issues for comparative inspections of each type of microwave simulator
- Providing educational materials for microwave simulator technicians (Eikichi Yamashita ed., Foundations for Making Microwave Simulators (published by IEICE))
- Discussing the possibility of utilizing the simulators in microwave education
- Information campaigns related to the above (research groups, workshops, lectures, general committee symposiums, homepage construction, etc.)
Along with continuing these various activities, we continued to provide members with periodic opportunities to learn about and discuss issues related to the microwave simulators.
However, roughly 15 years have passed since the establishment of this organization. In that time, the environment surrounding the microwave simulators has markedly changed, particularly with the rapid spread of commercial simulators in industry, government and academia, and the spread of the microwave technology into a variety of adjacent fields. Regarding the former, we should note that commercial simulator performance continues to advance while their prices continue to fall, and there is an increasing need to disseminate information not only to simulator makers, but also to simulator users. Regarding the latter, we should note the rapid increase in demand for microwave technology and simulator technology in fields such as EMC (electromagnetic compatibility), digital signal transmission, wireless power transmission, MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), and microwave chemistry.
In order to respond to the increase and diversification in demand for the microwave simulators, this committee must continue to expand activities based on the position as a first class research committee, increases the visibility, and contributes to the vitalization of this field. Specifically,
- Continue to expand the existing activities listed above.
- Provide a specialized space for exchanging opinions on simulation techniques and simulator software composition.
- Provide a space for exchanging opinions related to simulation technology that combines microwaves with adjacent technological fields (communication systems, digital signal transmission, multi-physics with machines/chemistry/heat, etc.).
- Activities directed to developing an educational microwave simulator custom to the committee
In this fashion, we will play a role as a “mediator” for exchange and fusion between different fields through expanding activities specialized for the simulation technology related to existing first class researches (microwaves, electromagnetic field theory, electronic devices, antennas/propagation, electromagnetic compatibility, etc.) in addition to our current microwave simulation activities.
Fields of Research
Simulation technology and techniques related to general electronic engineering (electromagnetic waves, circuits, semiconductors, systems, etc.), simulation acceleration technology, comparative inspections of existing simulators (indicating standard issues, etc.), combined simulation technology (multi-physics simulations with electromagnetic waves and machines/chemistry/heat), shared platform simulator technology, constructing electromagnetic field analysis simulators for technology education
Chairman's Message
I’m Masayuki Kimishima of Advantest Laboratories, Ltd. Thank you very much for your cooperation and support regarding the activities of the Technical Committee on Electronics Simulation Technology (hereinafter referred to as “EST”). On behalf of the committee, I’d like to explain the status of the research activities of EST.
EST has celebrated its 13th anniversary. As a technology that supports the growth of the rapidly expanding semiconductor business, against the backdrop of the communications business (represented by 5G and 6G), AI, and, big data, simulation in the electronics field is becoming more important every day. To revitalize the activities of EST, I think that it is important to respond to the diversity of simulation technology and social implementation. Organized and co-sponsored by EST, quarterly research seminars and planned sessions at general conferences have already been established, and we’d like to make these activities more diversified in line with social development. At the 2023 general conference, EST organized a session called “How can we reduce the damage caused by the next pandemic? Presentations from researchers involved in the development of technology related to the infectious disease COVID-19.” A wide range of speakers beyond the boundaries of the IEICE gathered and engaged in discussions on highly social themes that we are facing today, which provided useful guidelines for social implementation of simulation technology in the future.
Next, from a business person’s viewpoint, I’d like to make the following two points about the role that EST plays in the development of the industrial world.
The first point is the diversity of the participants in the seminars. Needless to say, diversity is a common issue for the IEICE, namely, how to involve corporate researchers and developers. Although most of the presentations in the seminars are given by universities, the contents are not limited to basic research but also include many examples of applications in hot fields, and I think that many of the research presentations by EST are rich in developmental potential from a business standpoint. It is important to make these achievements and activities of EST known to as many companies and start-up organizations as possible. We’d like to discuss ways to increase the exposure of our materials and papers as well as to encourage participation in our seminars.
The second point is that social implementation is a challenge. While there have been calls to develop tools and integrated platforms for electronics-simulation in Japan, most of these tools have relied on foreign vendors. In the silicon-photonics design environment that has begun to emerge in recent years, major and emerging vendors in Europe and the U.S. are leading the way. In light of that environment, Japan, which excels in optical technology, would benefit from a scheme that promotes business opportunities in a manner such as providing design kits by linking simulator vendors with semiconductor-process suppliers. In this respect, I believe that EST, which has a group of outstanding university professors, can play a role as an intermediary between simulator vendors and semiconductor suppliers as well as promote business opportunities that meet advanced needs.
I’m aware that these two points are not something that can be accomplished overnight.EST accepts a wide range of topics related to simulation technology using computers, and we provide many presentation opportunities such as IEICE general conferences, academic societies, research seminars, and special issues in English and Japanese. So we are looking forward to your new participation.
Chair Masayuki Kimishima, Advantest Laboratories Ltd.
History
- 1995
- Inauguration of the Third Class Technical Committee on Microwave Simulators
- 2001
- Transition to the Second Class Technical Committee on Microwave Simulators
- May 2011
- Transition to the First Class Technical Committee on Electronic Simulation
Committee Members
As of May 19, 2022
| Post | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Masayuki Kimishima | Advantest Laboratories Ltd. |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuhide Tsuji | Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuo Otera | Toyama Prefectural University |
| Vice-Chair | Takuya Sakamoto | Kyoto University |
| Secretary | Yoshiaki Ando | The University of Electro- Communications |
| Secretary | Keiji Sakaki | Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc. |
| Assistant Secretary | Akito Iguchi | Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Assistant Secretary | Tomonori Yanagida | Advantest Laboratories Ltd. |
| Member | Masashi Eguchi | Chitose Institute of Science and Technology |
| Member* | Shinichiro Onuki | Nihon University |
| Member | Hiroshi Okabe | Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
| Member* | Tatsuya Kashiwa | Kitami Institute of Technology |
| Member | Yoshiki Kayano | University of Electro-Communications |
| Member | Seiya Kishimoto | Nihon University |
| Member* | Hideaki Kimura | Chubu University |
| Member | Naoya Kukutsu | Airec Engineering Corporation |
| Member | Yusuke Kusama | Toyo University |
| Member | Atsushi Kezuka | National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology |
| Member | Sachiko Kodera | Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| Member | Hidehisa Shiomi | Osaka University |
| Member* | Tsugumichi Shibata | Tokyo City University |
| Member* | Jun Shibayama | Hosei University |
| Member | Ryosuke Suga | Aoyama Gakuin University |
| Member | Yukihisa Suzuki | Tokyo Metropolitan University |
| Member | Jun Sonoda | Sendai National College of Technology |
| Member | Amane Takei | Miyazaki University |
| Member | Kenji Taguchi | Kitami Institute of Technology |
| Member | Jerdvisanop Chakarothai | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology |
| Member | Chen ChunPing | Kanagawa University |
| Member | Tsuyoshi Nomura | Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. |
| Member | Takashi Hikage | Hokkaido University |
| Member* | Akimasa Hirata | Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| Member | Takuichi Hirano | Tokyo City University |
| Member | Hiroki Fujishiro | Tokyo University of Science |
| Member | Kazuhiro Fujita | Saitama Institute of Technology |
| Member | Zhewang Ma | Saitama University |
| Adviser | Tetsuo Anada | Kanagawa University |
| Adviser | Kiyomichi Araki | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| Adviser | Yoji Isota | Akita Prefectural University |
| Adviser | Shigeo Kawasaki | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
| Adviser | Zuiho Kyo | Kanagawa University |
| Adviser | Yoshio Kobayashi | SUMTEC |
| Adviser | Mitsuo Taguchi | Nagasaki University |
| Adviser | Osamu Hashimoto | Aoyama Gakuin University |
| Adviser | Nagayoshi Morita | Chiba Institute of Technology |
*: Advisory staff
Board
| Post | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Masayuki Kimishima | |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuhide Tsuji | International |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuo Otera | Awards |
| Vice-Chair | Takuya Sakamoto | MWE |
| Secretary | Yoshiaki Ando | Seniority |
| Secretary | Keiji Sakaki | Successor, Treasurer |
| Assistant Secretary | Akito Iguchi | Meeting |
| Assistant Secretary | Tomonori Yanagida | Web |
Web Administorators
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Web Master | Tomonori Yanagida |
| Web Master | Takuichi Hirano |
Workshops
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Hideaki Kimura |
| Secretary | Seiya Kishimoto |
| Secretary | Ryosuke Suga |
| Exhibition | Keiji Sakaki |
| Member | Jun Shibayama |
Education
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Jun Shibayama |
| Vice-Chair | Masayuki Kimishima |
| Secretary | Yoshiaki Ando |
| Member | Takuya Sakamoto |
| Member | Hidehisa Shiomi |
| Member | Yasuo Otera |
| Member | Tsugumichi Shibata |
| Member | Takuichi Hirano |
| Member | Kazuhiro Fujita |
| Member | Kenji Taguchi |
| Member | Yusuke Kusama |
| Member | Sachiko Kodera |
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| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair（Awards） | Vice-Chair of EST committee (Awards) |
| Chair（International） | Vice-Chair of EST committee (International) |
| Secretary | Secretary of EST committee (Seniority) |
| Secretary | Secretary of EST committee (Successor) |
| Member | Zhewang Ma |
| Member | Jerdvisanop Chakarothai |
| Member | Assgned in each issue |
Award
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Chair of EST committee |
| Vice-Chair | Vice-Chair of EST committee (Award) |
| Secretary | Chen ChunPing |
| Secretary | Takashi Hikage |
| Member | Yoshiaki Ando |
| Member | Hidehisa Shiomi |
Meeting
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Secretary of EST committee (Seniority) |
| Secretary | Assistant Secretary of EST committee (Meeting) |
| Secretary | Ryosuke Suga |
| Member（Hokkaido） | Yasuhide Tsuji |
| Member（Hokkaido） | Takashi Hikage |
| Member（Tohoku） | Yoshiki Kayano |
| Member（Tohoku） | Jun Sonoda |
| Member（Tokai） | Tsuyoshi Nomura |
| Member（Kyusyu） | Amane Takei |
| Member（Monthly) | Each meeting assigned in the beginning of FY（see Meeting Document） |
MWE
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Masayuki Kimishima |
| Secretary | Keiji Sakaki |
| Member | Takuichi Hirano |
| Member | Hiroshi Okabe |
Advisor and Advisory Staff (Member)
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Adviser | Tetsuo Anada |
| Adviser | Kiyomichi Araki |
| Adviser | Yoji Isoda |
| Adviser | Shigeo Kawasaki |
| Adviser | Zuiho Kyo |
| Adviser | Yoshio Kobayashi |
| Adviser | Osamu Hashimoto |
| Adviser | Nagayoshi Morita |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Tsugumichi Shibata |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Tatsuya Kashiwa |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Hideaki Kimura |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Akimasa Hirata |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Shinichiro Onuki |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Jun Shibayama |