Researcher's Profile

From terahertz to X-rays, all light demonstrates its true value only when controlled by optical elements. It is not an exaggeration to say that the performance of optical technology is determined by the quality of optical elements. In modern times, where science and technology are rapidly advancing, the shape and precision of the required optical elements are constantly changing to meet future advanced scientific and societal needs. To continue to respond to these needs, it is necessary to have the ability to freely create ultra-precision optical elements with advanced functionality.

To meet the diverse requirements of optical systems, we are developing an advanced optical element manufacturing process that actively incorporates interdisciplinary fields of study such as optical theory and AI. We primarily focus on mirrors and lenses and are working on the following four themes:

1. Construction of hybrid optical design theory based on geometric and wave optics
2. Development of ultra-precision optical element manufacturing processes through nano-precision processing, measurement, and replication
3. Research on environmentally-friendly optical element manufacturing processes that support SDGs
4. Research on the automation of mirror and lens manufacturing through the introduction of robots and AI.