The Power Electronics Laboratory is jointly operated by Professor Hideaki Fujita, Associate Professor Makoto Hagiwara, Assistant Professor Kenichiro Sano, Specially Appointed Professor Takahiro Urakabe, and Specially Appointed Associate Professor Shigeki Harada. Collaborating closely, we cover a wide range of power electronics technologies, from power semiconductor devices to converter circuits and system-level applications.
The laboratory accommodates a welcoming environment for researchers such as experimental labs and an office area for students, as well as hosting events like research seminars and welcome parties. Each faculty member is responsible for overseeing individual research projects and guiding students.
Established shortly after Tokyo College was upgraded to Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1929, our lab initially focused on electrical equipment, lighting, and control. With subsequent advancements in power semiconductor devices and their practical applications, the Power Electronics Laboratory has been at the forefront of research in power electronics circuits, control, and their applications.
 

Professor Yoshikazu Oboto (Born January 9, 1898) from Hokkaido

Tenure: 1932–1958

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Tokyo Imperial University in 1921

Previous Position: Assistant Professor at Tokyo Imperial University (Studied in Europe and America for 2 years)

President of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, President of the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan

 

Professor Shota Miyairi (Born April 25, 1917) from Nagano Prefecture

Tenure: 1960–1978

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1945

Previous Positions: Associate Professor at Shinshu University, Associate Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

President of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, IEEE Fellow

 

Professor Noriaki Sato

Tenure: 1976–1988

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1951

Previous Positions: Toshiba Fuchu Works, Professor at Nagoya University

Director of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, IEEE Fellow

 

Professor Akio Kataoka

Tenure: 1982–1997

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1960

Completed Doctoral Program at Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1965

Previous Positions: Assistant, Associate Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

Director of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, IEEE Fellow

 

Professor Tadashi Fukao

Tenure: 1986–2001

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1965

Completed Doctoral Program at Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1970

Previous Positions: Assistant, Associate Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology

President of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan、IEEE Fellow, IEEE William E. Newell Award

 

Professor Yasufumi Akagi

Tenure: 2000–2017

Graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology in 1974

Completed Doctoral Program at Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1979

Previous Positions: Assistant, Associate Professor at Nagaoka University of Technology, Professor at Okayama University

IEEE Fellow, IEEE PELS President (2007-2008), IEEE Division II
Director (2015-2016), IEEE Medal in Power Engineering