For Prospective Undergraduate Students

For students in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics considering joining the Suga Laboratory: our educational philosophy, the kind of students we're looking for, day-to-day lab life, and the strengths our graduates carry forward.

1. Basic Policy & Educational Philosophy

Research Activities Aimed at Independence and Social Implementation

Rather than simply studying from textbooks, our lab emphasizes "self-driven, proactive activity" — finding problems for yourself and exploring solutions through experiments and simulation.

Many of our research themes are based on collaborative projects with companies, so beyond academic inquiry, you can acquire practical, living skills and experience that will be directly useful in society after graduation.

2. Research Content: Radio Wave Technology Supporting a Safe, Secure, and Highly Functional Wireless Society

With the spread of 5G/6G communication, autonomous driving, wireless power transfer, and more, a wide variety of radio waves now fill the space around us. The Suga Laboratory researches next-generation wireless technology from two complementary angles: "developing new wireless devices" and "using radio waves efficiently while protecting the radio environment from unwanted noise."

Three Main Research Themes

1. Microwave / Millimeter-Wave Devices & Antenna Technology

We design and develop compact, high-performance antennas and circuit devices operating in high-frequency bands (microwave/millimeter-wave). We pursue the elemental technologies needed to transmit and receive radio waves efficiently and achieve high-speed communication at low power.

2. Radio Wave Absorbers / Shielding & Measurement Technology

To prevent radio-frequency interference between devices (EMC problems), we develop and evaluate materials and shielding structures that absorb or block unwanted radio waves. We also research techniques for precisely measuring the complex relative permittivity and permeability of building materials and composite materials.

3. Applied Radio Wave Technology & Non-Contact Sensing

We research sensing technology and applied radio-wave systems that use the properties of radio waves to measure and detect the condition or position of an object without touching it.

※ Every theme combines simulation analysis with hands-on experiments and measurement, so you can learn consistently from theory through to practical application.

3. Who We're Looking For & Skills You'll Gain

Students We Welcome

  • Anyone interested in high-frequency technology and electromagnetics — microwaves, millimeter waves, antennas, radio wave absorbers, and the like
  • Anyone who enjoys hands-on experiments and building things, and wants to try working with state-of-the-art measurement instruments and PCB milling machines
  • Anyone who wants to build on what they've learned so far and take on new challenges
  • Anyone eager to take on outward-facing challenges beyond the university, such as industry collaboration and conference presentations
  • Anyone who thinks and acts for themselves, and is willing to actively ask questions of and discuss with their advisor and senior students

Abilities You'll Develop Through Research

  • Specialized technical & analytical skills: Expertise in microwave circuits, antennas, and environmental electromagnetics, plus analysis skills using high-frequency instruments and simulators
  • Problem-solving & problem-framing skills: The ability to track down the cause of unexpected noise or measurement error, grounded in experimental results and logical reasoning
  • Presentation & communication skills: Logical explanation skills honed through conference presentations and research meetings with companies

4. Annual Schedule & Research Flow for 4th-Year Undergraduates

5. Graduate Career Paths & What Sets This Lab Apart

  • Broad reach: A track record of industry collaboration spanning not just electrical/electronic and communications, but also automotive, infrastructure, construction, chemicals, and more.
  • Active conference presence: Every year, many undergraduate and graduate students attend domestic and international conferences to present their own results.
  • Experience directly connected to society: Many of our themes are grounded in collaborative projects with outside organizations such as companies, so students work toward real-world implementation from early in their time in the lab.
  • Research environment: We maintain both experimental and simulation environments, giving students a setting where they can take initiative and stay active.

Our graduates go on to thrive in many fields — telecom carriers, electrical equipment manufacturers, automotive, infrastructure companies, IT, government, and graduate school. The "measurement skills," "deep knowledge of electromagnetics," and "presentation ability" cultivated through research are highly valued across a wide range of engineering fields.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there mandatory "core time" in the lab?
Attendance is required for group seminars, the interim presentation, and the thesis presentation, but otherwise we don't enforce strict core hours. Each student sets their own goals and research plan and manages their own schedule to carry out experiments and simulations.
I'm not confident in electromagnetics or programming — is that okay?
No problem at all. After joining, there's a training period for simulators and measurement equipment, and your advisor and graduate students will carefully support you using the know-how built up in the lab. What matters most is the desire to learn and try things.
Can I balance this with a part-time job?
Yes. As long as you keep to the seminar and progress-report schedule and manage your own daily research plan well, most students successfully balance it with their private life. Just make sure to keep a good rhythm to your life.
What proportion of students go on to graduate school versus getting a job after their bachelor's degree?
It varies by year, but roughly 70% of students go on to the master's program. We welcome students who wish to continue on to graduate school.

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