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Dr. Yasunori Sakai is an Assistant Professor at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University. He has held academic positions at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Shibaura Institute of Technology, the University of British Columbia, and others, contributing to research and education in manufacturing and systems engineering.
He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Control Systems Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology 2015. Dr. Sakai is also a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Japan. He holds a Master’s degree in Bio-Application and Systems Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical System Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.
His research focuses on functional material applications, tribology, vibration control, manufacturing process analysis, and system engineering. Dr. Sakai has received multiple awards, including the Young Engineers Award from the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (2019) and the Suematsu Award (Young Researcher Award) from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017).
Research interests
Functional Material Application
Tribology
Vibration Control
Manufacturing Process Analysis
System Engineering
Experience
Assistant Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2024 - Present
Researcher, The University of British Columbia, 2023 - 2024
Associate Professor, Shibaura Institute of Technology, 2022 - 2023
Assistant Professor, Shibaura Institute of Technology, 2019 – 2022
Assistant Professor, Tokyo Denki University, 2017 – 2019
Postdoctoral Researcher, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2017 – 2019
Research Fellows, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2015 – 2017
Research Fellow (DC2 and PD), Japan Society for Promotion of Science, 2015 – 2017
Lecturer, Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology, 2013 – 2016
Teaching
MFE406TC Systems Thinking and Modelling, 2024 - present
Master Course Research Project, 2021 – 2023
Undergraduate Research Project, 2019 – 2023
Undergraduate Research Project, 2017 – 2018
Precision Systems /Exercise 1, 2022 – 2023
Precision Systems /Exercise 2, 2022 – 2023
Precision Systems /Exercise 3, 2022 – 2023
Precision Systems /Exercise 4, 2022 – 2023
Precision Manufacturing Systems, 2022 – 2023
Exercises of System Engineering B, 2022 – 2023
Machine Materials, 2019 – 2023
Manufacturing Engineering, 2019 – 2023
Information Processing 2, 2019
Exercises of Information Processing 2, 2019
Machinery System Seminar, 2019 – 2023
Introduction to Mechanical Systems, 2019 – 2021
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 1, 2019
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 2, 2019 – 2023
Experiments in Mechanical System Dynamics, 2019 – 2023
Workshop of System-thinking, 2019 – 2023
Fundamentals of Design and Drawing, 2018
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering I, 2018
Seminar for Freshman, 2017 – 2018
Strength of Materials 2, 2017 – 2018
Engineering Mechanics 1, 2017 – 2018
Engineering Mechanics 2, 2017 – 2018
Laboratory on Mechanical Engineering 1, 2017 – 2018
Laboratory on Mechanical Engineering 2, 2017 – 2018
Machine Design and Drawing 3, 2017 – 2018
Machine Design and Drawing 4, 2017 – 2018
Computer Aided Engineering, 2013 – 2016
3D-CAD Mechanical Design 1, 2013 – 2016
3D-CAD Mechanical Design 2, 2013 – 2016
Laboratory on Mechanical Systems Engineering 1, 2013
Awards and honours
Graduate Student Initiative (GSI) award, The University of British Columbia, Oct. 2023
Innovative Poster Gold Award, The 16 South East Asian Technical University Consortium (Supervised Student Received), Feb. 2022
Innovative Poster Silver Award, The 16th South East Asian Technical University Consortium (Supervised Student Received), Feb. 2022
Featured Research Paper, Advances in Engineer (Canadian research company), OA, Canada, Oct. 2020
Best Paper Award of Manufacturing System Division, Japan Society for Mechanical Engineers, Mar. 2020
Young Engineers Award, The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Apr. 2019
Best contribution award for research and corroboration, Tokyo Denki University, Feb. 2019
Suematsu Award (Young Researcher Award), Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dec. 2017
Planting Seeds Research Award, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dec. 2017
Best Research Paper Award, MAZAK Foundation, May. 2015
Award for Student of Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Mar. 2011
Scholarship of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Foundation, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Apr. 2010
Best Research Award, Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology, Mar. 2009
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Mechanical and Control Systems Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Apr 2013 → Sept 2015
Master, Bio-Application and Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Apr 2011 → Mar 2013
Bachelor, Mechanical System Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Apr 2009 → Mar 2011
Associate Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology
Apr 2004 → Mar 2009
Keywords
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
- TS Manufactures
Person Types
- Staff
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学生起業家から環境発電技術の開拓者へ！エネルギーハーベスティングで持続可能な社会の実現へ挑戦
Translated title of the contribution :From student entrepreneur to pioneer of energy harvesting technology! Takingon the challenge of realizing a sustainable society through energy harvesting Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Micro ultrasonic knurling technology creating high precision texture on sliding surface in mechanical system (fundamental experiment)
Aoki, S., Sakai, Y. & Tanaka, T., 2021, Operations, Applications, and Components; Seismic Engineering; Non-Destructive Examination. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), V005T08A003. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP; vol. 5).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Novel non-traditional mechanical drilling process with squeeze motion
Sakai, Y., Kinouchi, R., Toki, Y. & Tanaka, T., 15 Apr 2021, In: Materials Letters. 289, 129444.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of lubricant on nonlinear vibration characteristics of linear rolling guideway
Sakai, Y. & Tanaka, T., Apr 2020, In: Tribology International. 144, 106124.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access20 Citations (Scopus) -
Novel laser melting stir process for microwelding
Sakai, Y., Ichikawa, W. & Tanaka, T., Aug 2020, In: Manufacturing Letters. 25, p. 6-9 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access