Blue Laser Fusion Energy Research Institute
Starting Date
April 1st 2025
Purpose of Establishment
To bring together cutting-edge optical science technologies and Osaka University’s diverse academic resources to accelerate the societal implementation of extremely clean energy, essential for the future.
Research Objectives
To advance the realization of fusion reaction energy, this research will focus on developing innovative plasma generation methods and essential power laser component technologies needed for continuous plasma generation. Additionally, the research will address challenges for societal implementation, foster young researchers, and promote international collaboration.
Research Topics
1.Research on the development of innovative high-average-power lasers
2.Research on clean fusion reactions using high-power lasers
3.Evaluation of technology and social acceptance for societal implementation
Member List
| FUJIOKA Shinsuke |
Institute of Laser Engineering, Professor (prefectural) Research organizer *Principal Researcher |
| TSUBAKIMOTO Koji |
Institute of Laser Engineering, Associate Professor |
| JOHZAKI Tomoyuki | Institute of Laser Engineering, Visiting Professor |
| ABE Yuki |
Graduate School of Engineering, Assistant Professor |
| SUZUKI Takashi | Center for Mathematical Modeling and Data Science, Specially Appointed Professor |
| KISHIMOTO Atsuo | Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues, Professor |
| TAKIZAWA Ryunosuke |
Institute of Laser Engineering, Specially Appointed Researchers |
| KANAZAWA Toshio | Institute of Laser Engineering, Specially Technical Staff |
| YAMAMOTO Yu |
Institute of Laser Engineering, Specially Appointed Researchers |
| OHTA Hiroaki |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| IIZUKA Seita |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| MARUTA Hideyuki |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| OHARA Yuya |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| SUNAHARA Atsushi |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| Trevor Cohen |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
| NAKAMURA Shuji |
Joint Research Collaborator(BLUE LASER FUSION INC.) |
