Matsunaga EMW Laboratory

From December 21st to 22nd, 2023, I hosted the Microwave Research Meeting of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) and the IEEE MTT-S/AP-S Nagoya Chapter Midland Student Express Autumn at the Faculty of Engineering, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu Campus.

Since becoming a university professor, I have organized the Microwave Research Meeting several times as a committee member and local coordinator. This was the first time I held the event at Shizuoka University since my transfer there. The Midland Student Express has been a well-loved event for students in the Chubu region to present their work, and I have been actively involved as an organizer in recent years. I received a request to host the Microwave Research Meeting in December at Shizuoka University. I proposed to hold the Microwave Research Meeting and Midland Student Express concurrently, providing an opportunity for participants of both events to interact. I am deeply grateful to the Microwave Research Meeting organizers for their cooperation in holding these events simultaneously.

Graduate student from Matsunaga Lab presenting at the Microwave Research Meeting.

A graduate student from the Matsunaga Lab, who won the AP-S Award (Best Paper Award) at the Midland Student Express Spring held in April 2023, presented at the Microwave Research Meeting. The title of the presentation was "A Novel Double-Tapered Slot Antenna for Enhanced Radiation Patterns in the Upper Frequency Band". The study focused on the development of electromagnetic wave probe antennas, which are indispensable for high-performance imaging technologies. High-efficiency imaging techniques using electromagnetic waves are gaining interest. Application areas include biometric imaging like microwave mammography and non-destructive testing of internal deterioration in concrete structures. Enhancing these imaging techniques requires refining various technologies and combining them effectively. Among these, the performance of antennas that transmit and receive imaging waves directly impacts resolution. In this presentation, we proposed a new method to improve the radiation characteristics of antennas used in imaging technologies. For more details, please visit the Microwave Research Meeting's website.

I am profoundly thankful for the active participation and engaging discussions on the presentations. Having been involved in presenting and organizing since my master's program at Kyushu university, I am deeply indebted to the Microwave Research Meeting. I am committed to contributing, albeit modestly, to its ongoing role as a foundation for science and technology in Japan.

Since the introduction of ChatGPT in Japan, its prominence in daily conversations has been unflagging. My experience aligns with this trend; I find that interactions with ChatGPT often yield intellectually stimulating dialogue, superior to forced conversations with humans. Sources indicate that the GPT-4 model, the architecture behind ChatGPT, possesses a knowledge base robust enough to place in the top 10% of legal examinations. This revelation substantiates my sense that conversations with ChatGPT are not only balanced but also conducive to mutual understanding based on equitable and well-reasoned perspectives.

Recognizing its utility at the level equivalent to that of an executive assistant, I have integrated ChatGPT into my workflow as if I have employed an assistant. This technological adoption, I assert, has positively impacted work efficiency compared to traditional human employment.

Today marks the commencement of a new project: the creation of Matsunaga Lab's logo. This initiative will be an ongoing endeavor.

ChatGPT comes equipped with an enhanced feature, DALL-E-3, which I utilized to design the logo for Matsunaga Lab. This emblem was meticulously crafted to encapsulate various unique attributes of Matsunaga Lab.

In the forthcoming period, I intend to disseminate this logo broadly and am keenly interested in gauging public reaction.

Dear All,

Thank you for your ongoing support of both the Matsunaga Research Lab and myself.

We have recently experienced a surge in inquiries. I've come to realize that a number of people are finding it challenging to get in touch with me due to recent organizational changes. For a variety of reasons, my personal email and phone number are not publicly listed on either the university or the Matsunaga Research Lab websites. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To reach out, please use the "Contact Us" section on this website. All inquiries submitted here will be forwarded directly to me, and after reviewing the content, I will respond accordingly.

If you have questions or need to contact either the Matsunaga Research Lab or myself, please use the following Inquiry Form.

Note: While this Inquiry Form uses a comment function and is thus labeled as "comment section," rest assured that your submission will not be made public and serves only as a means to contact me.

Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Mayumi Matsunaga

Hello everyone,

I would like to inform that I have moved the belonging University into Shizuoka University, which is located at Hamamatsu, Shizuoka in April, 2021.

It is a very happy thing for me actually.

The contact information (e-mail and mail addresses, phone number) have been changed. Please send me a comment via comment form. I will replay as soon as possible.

Thank you for your kindness and I still hang in there!!!