Offer of Research Topic

Offer from	University	Osaka University
	Faculty/Department/Institute	Department of Plasma Particle Control Research, Science and Technology Centre for Atoms, Molecules and Ions Control, Graduate School of Engineering
	Group Name	Plasma Particle Technology
Research Theme		Space Robot Studies
Brief Explanation		Development of nano-satellite is under progress, which is an intelligent CMOS+MEMS device, and tens of them perform squadron maneuver in the magnetosphere under dispersive control algorithm. In this assignment, feasibility studies of bus or mission-oriented systems will be undertaken by the applicant.
Research Steps		1. Library survey (one month) 2. System design studies (one month) 3. Program development for the performance evaluation (two month) 4. Analysis and validation of the system capabilities (one month)
Period		5 months, but can be extended as a 10-months project, by including hardware experiments
Necessary Background, Knowledge, Skills		Fundamental knowledge about mechanical engineering and electronics. Computer programming skills If necessary, some references can be specified.
Further Information		NA
Contact Person		Prof. Dr. Takeshi Fukuda (fukuda@ppl.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp)