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 am Akimasa Hirata of the Nagoya Institute of Technology, and I have been the chair of the Technical Committee on Electronics Simulation Technology (EST) since June 2018. On behalf of the committee, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your tireless support and cooperation in all our activities. Please allow me to use this opportunity to discuss the prospects for simulation technology in the field of electronics.
“Data science” is in the spotlight nowadays as what might be called the fourth scientific method, the third, “computational science,” perhaps seeming a bit dated. Today’s simulation technology could have the potential to open up new fields of research by improving precision in specific fields, speeding up large-scale calculations, solving problems by optimization, and bringing together disparate fields. And in fact, EST has organized sessions in fields combining simulation and data science, which attract large audiences.
Looking at the history of science, the first science, empirical science (experimentation), and the second, theoretical science, play an essential role in proofs in computational science, which could be considered more fundamental. Large-scale experiments are often difficult to conduct, so simulations are substituted. Elsewhere, the approach of artificially creating big data by simulation of games like Go and using it for learning has gained attention and has recently been producing extremely useful results.
The commercially available software used in electronics design is well-optimized, and when designing a standalone device, this optimized commercial software may sometimes be sufficient by itself. But when extending this to systems, packages, or other more complex elements, achieving the required specifications is often extremely difficult. In these cases, large-scale simulation is an indispensable technology. Furthermore, as experimentation becomes more precise, as theoretical science grows more mature, and as computational science becomes more advanced, bringing these together with data science promises to enable high-accuracy estimates on the front lines and further widen the domain in which problems can be solved. We hope that EST will serve as a platform in the future for simulations in a larger framework.
The mission of technological advancement at EST is not only to contribute to technological advancement in Japan; activities to educate, raise awareness, and popularize simulation technology in support of industry are particularly important. This is a cross-disciplinary field of technology, so I hope that all of you will share your knowledge in planning research groups and conferences to make this possible. Thank you in advance for your involvement.
Chair Akimasa Hirata, Nagoya Institute of Technology
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 26, 2016
| Post |
Name |
Affiliation |
| Chair |
Akimasa Hirata |
Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| Vice-Chair |
Shinichiro Ohnuki |
Nihon University |
| Vice-Chair |
Masayuki Kimishima |
Advantest Laboratories Ltd. |
| Vice-Chair |
Jun Shibayama |
Hosei University |
| Secretary |
Masashi Eguchi |
Chitose Institute Science and Technology |
| Secretary |
Jun Sonoda |
Sendai National College of Technology |
| Assistant Secretary |
Takahiro Ito |
Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| Assistant Secretary |
Kazuhiro Fujita |
Fujitsu Limited |
| Member |
Kenji Amano |
Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc. |
| Member |
Yoshiaki Ando |
The University of Electro- Communications |
| Member* |
Yoji Isota |
Akita Prefectural University |
| Member |
Yasuo Ohtera |
Toyama Prefectural University |
| Member |
Hiroshi Okabe |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
| Member* |
Tatsuya Kashiwa |
Kitami Institute of Technology |
| Member |
Yoshiki Kayano |
University of Electro-Communications |
| Member* |
Hideaki Kimura |
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) |
| Member |
Naoya Kukutsu |
Airec Engineering Corporation |
| Member |
Atsushi Kezuka |
National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology |
| Member |
Koichiro Gomi |
Toshiba Corporation |
| Member |
Hidehisa Shiomi |
Osaka University |
| Member* |
Tsugumichi Shibata |
Tokyo City University |
| Member |
Ryosuke Suga |
Aoyama Gakuin University |
| Member |
Yukihisa Suzuki |
Tokyo Metropolitan University |
| Member* |
Mitsuo Taguchi |
Nagasaki University |
| Member |
Kenji Taguchi |
Kitami Institute of Technology |
| Member |
Kotaro Takeda |
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) |
| Member |
Chen ChunPing |
Kanagawa University |
| Member |
Yasuhide Tsuji |
Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Member |
Tsuyoshi Nomura |
Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. |
| Member |
Takashi Hikage |
Hokkaido University |
| Member |
Takuichi Hirano |
Tokyo City University |
| Member |
Takeshi Fukusako |
Kumamoto University |
| Member |
Hiroki Fujishiro |
Tokyo University of Science |
| Member |
Zhewang Ma |
Saitama University |
| Adviser |
Tetsuo Anada |
Kanagawa University |
| Adviser |
Kiyomichi Araki |
Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| Adviser |
Shigeo Kawasaki |
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
| Adviser |
Zuihou Kyo |
Kanagawa University |
| Adviser |
Yoshio Kobayashi |
SUMTEC |
| Adviser |
Osamu Hashimoto |
Aoyama Gakuin University |
| Adviser |
Nagayoshi Morita |
M Wave Solver Lab |
*: Advisory staff
Board
| Post |
Name |
Remarks |
| Chair |
Akimasa Hirata |
|
| Vice-Chair |
Shinichiro Ohnuki |
International |
| Vice-Chair |
Masayuki Kimishima |
MWE |
| Vice-Chair |
Jun Shibayama |
Awards |
| Secretary |
Masashi Eguchi |
Seniority |
| Secretary |
Jun Sonoda |
Successor, Treasure |
| Assistant Secretary |
Takahiro Ito |
Web |
| Assistant Secretary |
Kazuhiro Fujita |
Meeting |
Web Administorators
| Post |
Name |
| Web Master |
Takahiro Ito |
| Web Master |
Kenji Taguchi |
| Web Master |
Takuichi Hirano |
Workshops
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Hideaki Kimura |
| Secretary |
Koichiro Gomi |
| Secretary |
Ryoske Suga |
| Exhibition |
Kenji Amano |
| Member |
Jun Shibayama |
| Member |
Kotaro Takeda |
Software
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Hidehisa Shiomi |
| Secretary |
Yoji Isota |
| Secretary |
Yoshiki Kayano |
| Member |
Yasuo Ohtera |
| Member |
Tsugumichi Shibata |
| Member |
Jun Sonoda |
| Member |
Mitsuo Taguchi |
| Member |
Takuichi Hirano |
| Member |
Kazuhiro Fujita |
| Member |
Atsushi Kezuka |
| Member |
Yoshiaki Ando |
Education
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Hiroki Fujishiro |
| Secretary |
Yukihisa Suzuki |
| Member |
Ryosuke Suga |
| Member |
Mitsuo Taguchi |
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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 |
Assgned in each issue |
Award
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Chair of EST committee |
| Vice-Chair |
Vice-Chair of EST committee (Award) |
| Secretary |
Hidehisa Shiomi |
| Secretary |
Takashi Hikage |
| Member |
Secretary of EST committee (Seniority) |
| Member |
Chen ChunPing |
Meeting
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Secretary of EST committee (Seniority) |
| Secretary |
Assistant Secretary of EST committee (Meeting) |
| Secretary |
Yasuo Ohtera |
| Member |
Ryosuke Suga |
| Member (Hokkaido) |
Yasuhide Tsuji |
| Member (Hokkaido) |
Masashi Eguchi |
| Member (Hokkaido) |
Takashi Hikage |
| Member (Tohoku) |
Yoshiki Kayano |
| Member (Tohoku) |
Jun Sonoda |
| Member (Tokai) |
Tsuyoshi Nomura |
| Member (Kyushu) |
Mitsuo Taguchi |
| Member (Kyushu) |
Takeshi Fukusako |
| Member (Monthly) |
Each meeting assigned in the beginning of FY（see Meeting Document） |
MWE
| Post |
Name |
| Chair |
Masayuki Kimishima |
| Secretary |
Kenji Amano |
| Member |
Takuichi Hirano |
| Member |
Hiroshi Okabe |
Advisor and Advisory Staff (Member)
| Post |
Name |
| Advisor |
Tetsuo Anada |
| Advisor |
Kiyomichi Araki |
| Advisor |
Shigeo Kawasaki |
| Advisor |
Zuihou Kyo |
| Advisor |
Yoshio Kobayashi |
| Advisor |
Osamu Hashimoto |
| Advisor |
Nagayoshi Morita |
| Advisory Staff (Member) |
Yoji Isota |
| Advisory Staff (Member) |
Tatsuya Kashiwa |
| Advisory Staff (Member) |
Hideaki Kimura |
| Advisory Staff (Member) |
Tsugumichi Shibata |
| Advisory Staff (Member) |
Mitsuo Taguchi |
Past Members
