Tohoku university Moonshot Research & development program
Eight projects from Tohoku University have been selected for the "Moonshot R&D Program" led by the Cabinet Office. The Moonshot Research and Development Program sets ambitious goals to attract people, and promotes challenging R&D projects with the aim of resolving difficult societal issues while bringing together the wisdom of researchers from all over the world. By participating in the project, Tohoku University will contribute to building a society where wellbeing can be realized.

 
Tohoku University Project Manager

Moonshot Goal 2
「Realization of ultra-early disease prediction and intervention by 2050.」

Katagiri Hideki
Project Title

Challenge for Eradication of Diabetes and Comorbidities through Understanding and Manipulating Homeostatic Systems

Project Manager

Katagiri Hideki

Professor, Graduate School of Medicine

Moonshot Goal 3
「Realization of AI robots that autonomously learn, adapt to their environment, evolve in intelligence and act alongside human beings, by 2050.」

Hirata Yasuhisa
Project Title

Adaptable AI-enabled Robots to Create a Vibrant Society

Project Manager

Hirata Yasuhisa

Professor, Graduate School of Engineering

Moonshot Goal 3
「Realization of AI robots that autonomously learn, adapt to their environment, evolve in intelligence and act alongside human beings, by 2050.」

Kazuya Yoshida
Project Title

Self- Evolving AI Robot System for Lunar Exploration and Human Outpost Construction

Project Manager

Kazuya Yoshida

Professor, Graduate School of Engineering

Moonshot Goal 4
「Realization of sustainable resource circulation to recover the global environment by 2050.

Kiwamu Minamisawa
Project Title

Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural lands by optimizing nitrogen and carbon cycles

Project Manager

Kiwamu Minamisawa

Project Professor, Graduate School of Life Sciences

Moonshot Goal 7
「Realization of sustainable care systems to overcome major diseases by 2040, for enjoying one’s life with relief and release from health concerns until 100 years old

Takaaki ABE
Project Title

Mitochondrial Medicine

Project Manager

Takaaki ABE

Professor, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering / Graduate School of Medicine 

Moonshot Goal 8
「Realization of a society safe from the threat of extreme winds and rains by controlling and modifying the weather by 2050.」

Taku Nonomura
Project Title

Actuator Position Optimization for Large-Degree-of-Freedom Fields

Project Manager

Taku Nonomura

Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering

Moonshot Goal 9
「Realization of a mentally healthy and dynamic society by increasing peace of mind and vitality by 2050.」

Kenichiro Tsutsui
Project Title

Development of "At-will Translator" connecting various minds based on brain and body functions.

Project Manager

Kenichiro Tsutsui

Professor, Graduate School of Life Sciences

Moonshot Goal 9
「Realization of a mentally healthy and dynamic society by increasing peace of mind and vitality by 2050.」

Chihiro Hosoda
Project Title

Child care commons:Proposing social infrastructure allowing others to substitute parental roles

Project Manager

Chihiro Hosoda

Associate Professor, Graduate school of information science

Moonshot Goal 4
「Realization of sustainable resource circulation to recover the global environment by 2050.」

Yasuhiro Fukushima
Project Title

Development of Combined Carbon Capture and Conversion (quad-C) modules targeting low carbon dioxide concentration gases for balancing the global carbon budget

Project Manager

Yasuhiro Fukushima

Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies