Faculty Members NISHIMURA Fumihito

  • Mechanical / Aviation
  • Metal

NISHIMURA Fumihito

Professor

  • Mechanical Science and Engineering
  • [Master's Program] Regional Industry
  • [Doctoral Program] Systems Innovation Engineering

Degrees Obtained

  • Doctorate (Engineering)

Fields of Research

  • Computational Solid Mechanics

Profile

  • March 1993: Graduated from Aerospace Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology
  • March 1998: Completed Doctoral Program (Engineering Systems), Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering
  • April 1998: Research Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Iwate University
  • October 2003: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Iwate University
  • September 2016: Professor, Mechanical Science Course, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Iwate University

Research Themes

Analyzing the relationships between micro- and macro-behavior in materials by numerical simulation

My research efforts are concentrated on analyzing the relationships between micro- and macro-behavior in materials by numerical simulation, with the aim of promoting the practical application of large shape memory alloy elements where complex thermal and dynamic loads are involved. In highly accurate pressing and injection molding, deformation of the die must be taken into account. I am therefore using numerical simulation to analyze the temperature distribution and thermal deformation of the die during processing. I am also researching techniques to improve the processing accuracy by optimizing the temperature of the die, the layout of parts and the processes.

Teaching Philosophy

My goal is for students and instructors to learn together in order to create graduates who have thoroughly mastered the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and, based on that knowledge, are able to learn and think for themselves.