Development of functional materials such as shape memory alloys and their application to devices

I am developing new functional materials and improving the functionality of existing structural materials by controlling the crystal structure and orientation through the investigations of alloy compositions and processing heat treatment processes. In particular, I am studying the use of martensitic transformation (diffusionless phase transformation) to develop shape memory properties and to improve mechanical properties such as Young's modulus and alloy strength depending on the application. I am also working on the development of devices for spacecraft that utilize these functions.