Prof. Yoshiaki Kanamori | Photonics | Best Researcher Award.

Tohoku University,Japan

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Prof. Yoshiaki Kanamori, born on March 10, 1974, is a distinguished scholar and researcher at Tohoku University, Japan. He holds several key positions, including Professor at the Department of Robotics, Director of the Metamaterials Research and Innovation Center (Meta-RIC), and Professor at the Green Future Creation Organization.

🎓 Education:

Prof. Kanamori earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the Department of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, in 2001.

🔍 Research Focus:

His research interests lie in the fields of metamaterials, photonics, and nanostructures, with a focus on developing advanced technologies for robotics and green innovations.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Prof. Kanamori has been recognized for his contributions to engineering and metamaterials research. Notable awards include his appointment as Director of the Micro and Nanomachining Research and Education Center (MNC) at Tohoku University from 2020 to 2022.

Professional Experience: 💼

Prof. Kanamori began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Engineering in 2001. He later served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laboratory of Photonics and Nanostructure/CNRS in France in 2003. He returned to Tohoku University as an Associate Professor in 2007 and was promoted to Professor in 2019. He concurrently serves as the Director of Meta-RIC since 2022 and holds a concurrent professorship at the Green Future Creation Organization since 2023.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Title: Broadband antireflection gratings fabricated upon silicon substrates
Authors: Y. Kanamori, M. Sasaki, K. Hane
Journal: Optics Letters
Citation Index: 559
Year of Publication: 1999

Title: 100 nm period silicon antireflection structures fabricated using a porous alumina membrane mask
Authors: Y.L. Kanamori, K. Hane, H. Sai, H. Yugami
Journal: Applied Physics Letters
Citation Index: 372
Year of Publication: 2001

Title: Light trapping effect of submicron surface textures in crystalline Si solar cells
Authors: H. Sai, Y. Kanamori, K. Arafune, Y. Ohshita, M. Yamaguchi
Journal: Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications
Citation Index: 284
Year of Publication: 2007

Title: High-temperature resistive surface grating for spectral control of thermal radiation
Authors: H. Sai, Y. Kanamori, H. Yugami
Journal: Applied Physics Letters
Citation Index: 252
Year of Publication: 2003

Title: Fabrication of transmission color filters using silicon subwavelength gratings on quartz substrates
Authors: Y. Kanamori, M. Shimono, K. Hane
Journal: IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Citation Index: 232
Year of Publication: 2006

Author Metrics 📊 :

Prof. Kanamori’s scholarly impact is evident from his Google Scholar profile, showcasing a substantial number of citations and a high h-index, indicating the significance and reach of his research

📅 Research Timeline:

2001: Ph.D. in Engineering, Tohoku University

2001: Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University

2003: Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Photonics and Nanostructure/CNRS, France

2007: Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University

2019: Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University