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 am Jun Shibayama from Hosei University, taking over as chairman as of June 2021. Thank you very much for your continued cooperation and support of the Technical Committee on Electronics Simulation Technology's various activities. I would like to make a brief statement on behalf of the committee regarding the current state of EST research activities, as well as future prospects.
EST Technical Committee has reached its eleventh year since establishment. As the parent organization was the Technical Committee on Microwave Simulator, we were, initially, mainly discussing electromagnetic waves, and most presentations concerned individual element technology. However, computer performance has improved significantly, and we have begun actively discussing large-scale simulations that take into account multiple physical phenomena as well as whole-system simulations. EST Technical Committee also covers topics related to artificial intelligence (AI). In the 2021 General Conference, a conference committee project on AI technology was held, which discussed not only individual technology but also very specific mechanisms of social implementation. In this way, we have been having wide-ranging discussions at EST Technical Committee, from topics concerning orthodox element technology to its role in a large-scale societal system.
In addition, we held an online 10th-anniversary celebration for EST Technical Committee in May of 2021. We learned a lot from everyone who was involved in the establishment of EST Technical Committee, and one of them suggested that recent EST research activities are a little inward. We have gradually expanded our research fields, but we have indeed been keeping our presentation groups fixed (which is not necessarily bad), and our activities have become more rigid (partially influenced by the coronavirus pandemic). As a result, we would like to extend an invitation to those who have not previously presented at EST-related conferences, or those who have been active in other academic societies, to participate in a symposium titled "Latest Trends in Power Electronics Simulation Technology and Applications” at the 2022 IEICE General Conference. We also welcome lectures from members of the general public. In addition, we would like to implement training sessions that we initially were hosting every year at the beginning stages of EST Technical Committee. Specifically, we would like to plan for training sessions that are beneficial to students and young engineers.
At EST Technical Committee, we cover a wide range of topics on simulation technology using computers. There are numerous opportunities for presentations, including the IEICE General Conference, academic societies, research seminars, and English/Japanese paper features. We look forward to new participation from all of you out there. Of course, we highly welcome the participation of students as well.
Chair Jun Shibayama, Hosei University
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 21, 2021
| Post | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jun Shibayama | Hosei University |
| Vice-Chair | Masayuki Kimishima | Advantest Laboratories Ltd. |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuhide Tsuji | Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuo Otera | Toyama Prefectural University |
| Secretary | Atsushi Kezuka | National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology |
| Secretary | Takuya Sakamoto | Kyoto University |
| Assistant Secretary | Seiya Kishimoto | Nihon University |
| Assistant Secretary | Akito Iguchi | Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Member | Yoshiaki Ando | The University of Electro- Communications |
| 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* | Hideaki Kimura | Chubu University |
| Member | Naoya Kukutsu | Airec Engineering Corporation |
| Member | Koichiro Gomi | Toshiba Corporation |
| Member | Keiji Sakaki | Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc. |
| Member | Hidehisa Shiomi | Osaka University |
| Member* | Tsugumichi Shibata | Tokyo City 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 | 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 | Jun Shibayama | |
| Vice-Chair | Masayuki Kimishima | MWE |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuhide Tsuji | International |
| Vice-Chair | Yasuo Otera | Awards |
| Secretary | Atsushi Kezuka | Seniority |
| Secretary | Takuya Sakamoto | Successor, Treasurer |
| Assistant Secretary | Seiya Kishimoto | Meeting |
| Assistant Secretary | Akito Iguchi | Web |
Web Administorators
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Web Master | Akito Iguchi |
| Web Master | Takuichi Hirano |
Workshops
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Hideaki Kimura |
| Secretary | Koichiro Gomi |
| Secretary | Ryosuke Suga |
| Exhibition | Keiji Sakaki |
| Member | Jun Shibayama |
Education
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Shinichiro Onuki |
| Vice-Chair | Jun Shibayama |
| Secretary | Atsushi Kezuka |
| Member | Ryosuke Suga |
| Member | Hidehisa Shiomi |
| Member | Yasuo Otera |
| Member | Tsugumichi Shibata |
| Member | Takuichi Hirano |
| Member | Yoshiaki Ando |
| Member | Kazuhiro Fujita |
| Member | Kenji 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 | 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 | Shigeo Kawasaki |
| Adviser | Zuiho Kyo |
| Adviser | Yoshio Kobayashi |
| Adviser | Osamu Hashimoto |
| Adviser | Nagayoshi Morita |
| Advisory Staff (Member) | Yoji Isota |
| 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 |