Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Waseda University

　Prof. Hiroyuki KAWADA (Composite Materials Engineering)　

●Education
1980 B. Eng., Waseda University
1982 M. Eng., Waseda University
1988 Dr. Eng., Waseda University

●Carrer
1988-1989 Assistant Professor, Waseda University
1990-1996 Associate Professor, Waseda University
1997- Professor, Waseda University
2012- Researcher, Kagami Memorial Research Institute for Materials Science and Technology, Waseda University

●Research
Experimental researches on deformation and fracture of composite materials are our main research topics. Our research projects are as follows; evaluation of long-term durability, such as fatigue fracture, creep and delayed fracture of plastic based composite materials. Also, an evaluation of interface and impact characteristic of CFRP is being studied for automobile industrial needs. A recent project using carbon nanotubes is running towards development of next generation carbon fibers.


Lab. HP URL: http://www.kawada.mech.waseda.ac.jp/