What Is Ultra-Broadband Communication Platforms Lab?
Our laboratory engages in research aimed at creation of sub-terahertz/terahertz semiconductor devices and optical-wireless-convergence devices based on novel physics, principles, and materials for realization of next-generation information communication systems.
For more detailed research contents, please see here.
Research keyword: Beyond 5G, terahertz, optical-wireless convergence, semiconductor, nanotechnology, plasmon, graphene
Features of Our Lab
- In-house device fabrication by utilizing semiconductor fabrication equipment in the clean room of Nano-Spin Building.
- A broad range of research from elucidating device physics to improving device performance for communication applications.
- International collaborative research and exchanges.

Who Are Suitable for Our Lab?
- People who are good at or enjoy making things
- People who want to deeply explore a single theme
- People interested in semiconductor device physics, manufacturing, and design
- People interested in high-speed communication and high-frequency measurement

Research Achievements by Students
Many experiences of conference presentations and awards.
Recent awards received are as follows:
- International Conference IGROW Best Poster Award (MC2 student, 2024)
- International Conference IRMMW-THz Best Poster Award (MC2 student, 2022)
- FY2022 Dean’s Award, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (M2 student)
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Related Academic Subjects
Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Electromagnetics
*not compulsory
Employment Destinations of Graduates
- Measuring equipment:Anritsu, Keysight, KEYENCE
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment: Tokyo Electron, Tokyo Electron Miyagi, DISCO
- Semiconductor devices: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Kioxia, Hamamatsu Photonics, Sony Semiconductor Solution, Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Electronic components: Murata Manufacturing, Alps Alpine
- Electrical/Electronic: Sony, Hitachi, Cannon, Ricoh
- Communication: NTT docomo
- Car: Mitsubishi, Honda, BRIDGESTONE
- Electric Power: Tohoku Electric Power, Chubu Electric Power
- Government official: Japan Patent Office
* Including alumni from former ultra-broadband signal processing lab.