Announcement of Selection for "2025 Aviation Human Resources Development Program" by MEXT
We are pleased to announce that the research project "DX Aviation Engineer Training Utilizing a Cloud-Based Fluid Dynamics Simulation Environment," a collaborative effort led by Professor Imamura's laboratory at the University of Tokyo's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in partnership with Chiral Ltd., Osaka Metropolitan University, and Tokyo Metropolitan University, has been selected for the "2025 Aviation Human Resources Development Program" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
This project aims to train the next generation of aviation engineers who have an integrated understanding of aeronautical engineering and digital technology, focusing on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a starting point for implementing Digital Transformation (DX) in the aviation industry. Specifically, we will cultivate talent capable of interdependently practicing design, analysis, and optimization using virtual environments, thereby forming the foundation for DX implementation in the aviation sector.
To achieve this, we will establish a cloud-based learning environment and introduce a rubric-based assessment system, creating an educational model that enables continuous learning and growth regardless of location or environment. This will help us sustainably train the human resources who will support future aviation technology. We will also actively utilize in-house simulation tools to strengthen Japan's unique technological capabilities and contribute to the development of next-generation engineers. Furthermore, by expanding the application beyond fluid analysis to structural analysis and optimization, we aim to foster a mindset for Japan's aerospace industry to lead the world and contribute to enhancing international competitiveness.
This department conducts education and research on aircraft and spacecraft, integrating foundational engineering sciences such as fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, control engineering, and propulsion engineering with data science, sustainability engineering, and robotics. Supported by faculty across four campuses (Hongo, Komaba, Kashiwa, and JAXA Sagamihara), the department aims to nurture innovators with a broad range of specialized knowledge and practical technical development skills to lead the future of the aerospace field. https://www.aerospace.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
The department's goal is to train engineers and researchers who can learn about aerospace systems such as aircraft, rockets, and satellites, and contribute to the sustainable development of humanity and the preservation of the global environment. The curriculum begins with foundational subjects like mathematics and physics, then moves through specialized subjects such as fluid dynamics, materials mechanics, and thermodynamics, allowing students to acquire practical skills through experiments and exercises. https://www.omu.ac.jp/eng/aero/
This department comprehensively explores the creation, design, manufacturing, and social application of aerospace systems like aircraft, rockets, and satellites. With extensive experimental facilities and a faculty covering a wide range of fields, it guides students to acquire the ability to holistically understand and solve engineering problems. The department also collaborates with external organizations such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to offer specialized lectures and guidance. https://www.tmu.ac.jp/academics/sd/aerospace.html
With a mission to make computational research mainstream, Chiral Ltd. tackles the challenge that high costs, complexity, and specialized knowledge requirements often prevent researchers from fully utilizing the potential of computational methods, thereby limiting scientific progress. In this program, the company will develop the cloud platform and integrate the target applications. https://www.chiral.one
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