Kimura Laboratory
We study thermoelectric and heat-resistant materials to improve energy efficiency and support a more sustainable society.
Kimura Laboratory focuses on materials research related to energy conversion and high-temperature applications.
Our main research topics are thermoelectric materials, which convert heat into electricity, and heat-resistant materials, which support high-efficiency energy systems.
Students from a wide range of academic backgrounds are welcome. If you are interested in materials, energy, and sustainability, please feel free to contact us.
Materials that convert heat and electricity into each other.
We study materials that can recover unused heat from engines, industrial processes, and other energy systems.
Our laboratory focuses on environmentally friendly materials such as Half-Heusler compounds, Iron silicide, and Magnesium silicide, aiming for efficient heat-to-electricity conversion and practical stability.
Materials that maintain strength under high temperatures.
High-temperature energy systems such as turbines and engines require materials that are strong, durable, and stable under severe conditions.
Our laboratory explores microstructure control and phase design to develop materials that combine strength, toughness, and long-term stability.
Examples of thesis topics in our laboratory include phase stability of thermoelectric compounds, mechanical properties of intermetallic compounds, precipitation behavior in Fe-based systems, fabrication of Iron silicide composite thermoelectric materials, and the relationship between anti-phase boundaries and mechanical properties.
Publications are listed here.
J3-19, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8502, Japan
The laboratory is located in the J3 Building on the Suzukakedai Campus of Institute of Science Tokyo.
It is about a 10-minute walk from Suzukakedai Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
The laboratory is on the 15th floor of the J3 building, including Room 1516 (Professor Kimura's office) and Room 1517 (student room).
045-924-5157 (Prof. Yoshisato Kimura)
045-924-5495 (Student Room)
kimura.y.ac (at) m.titech.ac.jp
Any visitors are welcome. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more about our research or visit the laboratory.
