The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a seminar with Professor Masahiro Motosuke, Director of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, as well as the Director of the Water Frontier Research Center at the Research Institute for Science and Technology, TUS.
Please join us on Monday, October 21 at 11 a.m. to hear Professor Motosuke's seminar titled "Microfluidic interfacial sensing and control for smart energy and future diagnosis."
Where: QNC 1501
When: Monday, October 21, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
About the lecture
Recent advances in measurement technologies have led to many groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and thermal and fluid sciences are no exception. Innovations in these fields have been largely driven by the development of new measurement techniques. However, the measurement of interfacial phenomena, particularly at the micro- and nanoscale, remains an unresolved and formidable challenge. The Micro/Nanoscale Thermofluidics Research Group at Tokyo University of Science is actively addressing these challenges, with the aim of contributing to sustainable energy solutions and cutting-edge medical technologies. This presentation will showcase several pioneering sensing technologies designed for micro- and nanoscale fluidic environments, offering new ways to control and manipulate interfaces, particles and cells. One example is the 3D velocity field measurement in confined domains, which enables insights into the mechanical interactions between fluid and solid—critical for hemodynamic analysis in blood vessels. Additionally, novel fluorescence-based liquid thermometry provides detailed temperature field information in complex fluid geometries, including nanoscale near-wall thermal behaviors. These advancements rely on a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise in thermal science, fluid dynamics, optics, colloid science, and micro/nanofabrication.
About the speaker
Prof. Masahiro Motosuke is currently the Director of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, as well as the Director of the Water Frontier Research Center at the Research Institute for Science and Technology, TUS. He earned his Ph.D. from Keio University, Japan, and has built an illustrious career in the fields of microfluidics and nanotechnology. He began his academic journey as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TUS. He expanded his international experience as a Visiting Professor at the Department of Micro-/Nanotechnology at the Technical University of Denmark. Upon his return to Japan, he advanced through the ranks at TUS, serving as a Principal Investigator (PI), Junior Associate Professor, and Associate Professor before attaining his current role as Professor. His research focuses on micro- and nanoscale transport phenomena, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to the understanding of fluid mechanics and bioengineering in micro-structured systems.