KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
The following keynote speakers are invited.
Affiliated symposia: Lightweight Design Technologies for Next-Generation Vehicles
Dr. Yuki Sato
his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan in 2019. He is currently a researcher of Quantum Computing Research-Domain at Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. He is also a joint researcher of the Quantum Computing Center at Keio University. He previously studied manufacturing-oriented topology optimization in his doctoral thesis and started research on quantum computing in 2021. He has published several papers about novel quantum algorithms for applications in computational mechanics. His research interest includes quantum computing, design optimization, and topology optimization to realize quantum computer-aided engineering for design optimization.
Title: Quantum computer-aided engineering for design optimization
Abstract
Quantum computing, a field that has attracted significant interest over the past few decades, is recognized for its potential to execute computations much faster than classical computers. While current quantum computers are limited by hardware scalability and noise resistance, there have been significant improvements in hardware performance. Notably, quantum computing shows great promise as an efficient solver for partial differential equations (PDEs). In this presentation, we introduce two quantum algorithms we developed for solving PDEs: one is based on variational quantum algorithms, which are designed for near-term quantum devices, and the other relies on Hamiltonian simulation, aimed at the fault-tolerant regime. Additionally, the presentation will cover the use of quantum computing in the design optimization of engineering devices, paving the way for quantum computer-aided engineering (quantum CAE).
Affiliated symposia: Advanced Material Strength and Characterization Technology
Prof. Yuji Sano is an outstanding Japanese researcher with a high level of expertise and achievement, especially in laser technology and its applications. He is particularly focused on the development and practical application of laser peening technology. He joined Toshiba Corporation in 1977 and has been a leader in this research field for many years, and since 2006 he has been working as a technical supervisor at the Power and Industrial Systems Research and Development Center of Toshiba Corporation. From 2014 to 2018, Prof. Sano has led the "Ubiquitous Power Laser" research project, which was selected as an "ImPACT" project funded by the Japanese government, where he has realized innovative compact integrated lasers. Currently, Prof. Sano is a Program Manager of the Institute for Molecular Science and serves as a Specially Appointed Professor of SANKEN at Osaka University. Concurrently, he is leading the JST-Mirai project entitled "Development and Demonstration of Laser-Driven Quantum Beam Accelerators". Prof. Sano is highly regarded in Japan and abroad as a researcher who has made important achievements in laser technology and its applications, contributing to the development of science and technology.
Title: Thirty Years of Laser Peening Technology Development and Recent Progress Toward Societal Implementation
Laser peening (LP) is a surface enhancement technique that introduces compressive residual stress (CRS) on the surface of metallic materials. Because CSR improves fatigue strength, LP has been employed to mitigate foreign object damage in jet engine fan blades since the early 1990s. LP has also been applied in aged nuclear power plants to prevent stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of the in-core structures since the late 1990s. The author will discuss the fundamentals of LP technology and the advancement of LP devices in terms of miniaturization. The implementation of LP began in the 1990s using bulky equipment, but with the development of finger-sized high-power pulsed lasers over the last decade, the size of LP devices has significantly reduced. The author realized a portable LP device that can be transported as airline luggage, utilizing finger-sized lasers. This advancement expands the range of potential applications beyond the limitations of present LP devices.
Affiliated symposia: Lightweight design technologies for next-generation vehicles
Mr. Atsushi Mikuni studied naval architecture at university. After joinning Toyota Motor Corppration, he has been mainly involved in advanced development of vehicle body technology. He was responsible for the development of all-aluminum bodies and the application development of vacuum die-cast structures, which was the first in Japan. He then led the advanced development of the CFRP monocoque for the Lexus LFA and the launch of the vehicle. Currently, he continues to lead advanced development in the vehicle field, focusing on the application of multi-material bodies.
Title: The outlook for lightweight technology in automotive body
To achieve carbon neutrality in the automotive industry, GHG emission reductions throughout the entire lifecycle process are required. This presentation will give a discussion on the concept of GHG reduction, the role of lightweighting within it, and the approach and methods of lightweighting, including the use of multi-materials, with examples in Toyota motor corporation.