Culliculum vitae
 
 
Soichi Ibaraki's curriculum vitae and contact information. Soichi Ibaraki started working at Hiroshima University as a full professor on November 2016. Feel free to contract me by e-mail.  
 
 
 
education
 
 
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California at Berkeley, December 2000. Advisor: Professor Masayoshi Tomizuka.
  
M.S. in Precision Engineering from Kyoto University, March 1996. Advisor: Professor Yoshiaki Kakino.
 
B.S. in Precision Engineering from Kyoto University, March 1994. Advisor: Professor Yoshiaki Kakino.
 
Please see here for my Ph.D. dissertation, M.S, thesis, and B.S. thesis.
 
 
 
professional employment
 
 
November 2016 - present:    Professor, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Hiroshima University (from Apr. 2020, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering).
  
July 2006 - October 2016:    Associate Professor, Department of Micro Engineering, Kyoto University.
  
April 2001 - June 2006:    Research Associate, Department of Precision Engineering, Kyoto University.
  
1997 - 2000:    Graduate Student Researcher, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of California at Berkeley.
  
 
 
biographical sketch
 
 
Apr 1993, Joined Professor Yoshiaki Kakino's Group in Department of Precision Engineering, Kyoto University, as a senior undergraduate student.
Mar 1994, Received a B. S. degree in Department of Precision Engineering from Kyoto University.
Mar 1996, Received an M. S. degree in Department of Precision Engineering from Kyoto University.
Apr 1996 Admitted as a doctorate course student by Department of Precision Engineering from Kyoto University.
Jan 1997, Admitted by University of California at Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering Department, as a graduate student. Joined Mechanical Systems Control Laboratory under academic supervision of Professor Masayoshi Tomizuka.
Apr 1997, Withdrawn from Kyoto University.
Dec 2000, Received Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Department, from University of California at Berkeley.
Apr 2001, Joined Department of Precision Engineering, Kyoto University. as a research associate.
Apr 2005, Joined Department of Microengineering, due to the departmental reorganization.
July 2006, Promoted to an associate professor in Department of Micro Engineering, Kyoto University.
Nov 2016, A full professor in Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Hiroshima University.
Apr 2020, Joined Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, due to the university's reorganization.
 
 
 
research interests
 
  • 3D metrology for the motion of a mechatronics system in manufacturing industries, namely machine tools and industrial robots.
  • On-the-machine geometric measurement of an object; Laser geometric measurement.
  • High Speed, High Precision Motion Control of Feed Drives in NC Machine Tools; Researches on various issues related to the servo control of three-axis feed drives.
  • Intelligent Control of Machining Processes; Development and research of the Intelligent Machine Tool system. Autonomous optimization of machining conditions particularly in end milling processes based on the cutting force control.
  • Researches on Machine Tools of New Mechanism; Motion control of 1) machine tools driven by linear motors, and 2) parallel mechanism machine tools.
  • Application of Numerical Optimization Approaches to Control Problems; Efficient, and practical algorithms to solve nonconvex optimization problems. Their application to control-related problems.
  • Generalization of H-infinity Optimization; Applied to 1) the head controller design of a hard disk drive, 2) a lateral controller design for automated vehicles, and 3) the design of fault management systems based on the H-infinity optimization.
For further details about my research interests, please see here.
 
 
 
publications
 
 
Please see here.
 
 
 
awards
 
society activities
 
 
  • Technical Editor, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (from Oct. 2023 to now)
  • Associate Editor, Precision Engineering (from Apr. 2021 to now)
  • Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control (from June 2018 to now)
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  • Associate Editor, Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) (from Apr. 2019 to Mar. 2022)
  • Associate Editor, Journal of the Japan Society for Abrasive Technology (from Apr. 2015 to Mar. 2019)
  • Secretariat of Editorial commitee in Japan Society for Precision Engineering (JSPE) (from Apr. 2016 to Mar. 2018)
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  • ISO TC39/SC2 Expert (from Oct. 2007 to now)
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  • Organizing Committee General Co-Chair, International Symposium on Flexible Automation 2022 (ISFA2024) (July 2024); Program Committee Chair, ISFA2022 (July 2022), Program Committee Co-chair, ISFA2020 (July 2020)
  • Secretariat, The 8th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century (LEM21 2015) (Nov. 2022)
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    For activities in domestic societies, please see Japanese page.  
     
     
    grant support
     
     
    April 2024 -- March 2027.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS (#24K00780)
    "Ensuring volumetric accuracy of an industrial robot as an in-line coordinate measuring machine."

      
    April 2021 -- March 2024.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS (#21H01228)
    "Ensuring volumetric accuracy of industrial robota to develop new teach-less robot applications."

      
    April 2018 -- March 2021.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS (#18K03874)
    "A new measurement scheme for volumetric accuracy as a basis f 'portable' robotic machining system."

      
    April 2015 -- March 2018.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS (#15K05721)
    "Self-optimization of 5-axis machine tools for the adaptation to the thermal condition in cutting operations."

      
    April 2011 -- March 2014.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by JSPS (#23560122)
    "Vision-based measurement for self-optimization of 5-axis machine tools."

      
    April 2007 -- March 2009.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by Monbu Kagakusho (#19760087)
    "Systematic Analysis of Error Sources in 5-axis Machine Tools and Their Diagnosis Methodology based on Machining Tests."

      
    April 2005 -- March 2007.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by Monbu Kagakusho (#14750058)
    "Implementation of an Intelligent Machining Process Control System in Linear Motor Driven Machine Tools."

      
    April 2002 -- March 2004.
    A Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by Monbu Kagakusho (#14750058)
    "A Skill-Free Manufacturing System based on the Learning Control of Cutting Forces."

      
    April 2022 -- March 2024.
    A Grant by Machine Tool Engineering Foundation
    "On relationship between machine tool accuracy evaluation and actual machining accuracy."

      
    2018.
    A Grant by Mazak Foundation
    "Volumetric error measurement and compensation for robotic machining."

      
    2017.
    A Grant by Machine Tool Engineering Foundation
    "A quick measurement of machine tool volumetric errors, and its application to long-term performance evaluation."

      
    2017.
    A Grant by Mazak Foundation
    "Reduction of noise in scanning measurement by a triangulation-based laser displacement."

      
    2016.
    A Grant by NSK Foundation for Advancement of Mechatronics (NSK-FAM)
    "Systematic measurement scheme for axis cross-talk in machine tools."
     
    2010.
    A Grant by Mitutoyo Association for Science and Technology (MAST)
    "Self-optimization of 5-axis Machine Tools by using R-test."

      
    2010.
    A Grant by Machine Tool Engineering Foundation
    "Development of a Laser Tracker to Estimate Volumetric Accuracy of Machine Tools."

      
    2010.
    A Grant by Mazak Foundation
    "Vision-based Measurement of Two-dimensional positioning accuracy of machine tools."

      
    2008.
    A Grant by Osawa Scientific Studies Grant Foundation
    "A practical machining process control scheme to regulate tool life."

      
    2008.
    A Grant by Mazak Foundation
    "Tool path generation to extend tool life for small-diameter end mills."

      
    April 2007 -- February 2009.
    A Grant by Electro-Mechanic Technology Advancing Foundation (EMTAF)
    "Measurement of Three-dimensional Volumetric Errors of Machine Tools by using Laser Trackers."
     
    2006.
    A Grant by Mazak Foundation
    "On the Estimation of 3D Volumetric Errors on a High-precision Machine Tool by using a Laser Interferometer."

      
    2005.
    A Grant by Advanced Machining Technology and Development Association
    "On the Constant Engagement Tool Path Generation."

      
    April 2002 -- February 2004.
    A Grant by Electro-Mechanic Technology Advancing Foundation (EMTAF)
    "Measurement of Contouring Errors of NC Machine Tools, and Automated Self-Tuning of Servo Control Parameters."
     
     
     
    contact information
     
     
    Ibaraki, Soichi, Dr.
    Address: Mechanical Design and Systems Laboratory
    Mechanical Engineering Program
    Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
    Hiroshima University, A3 building
    1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan 739-8527
    Office: Room A3-225

    Phone: +81-82-424-7580 (phone/fax)
    E-mail: ibarakiathiroshima-u.ac.jp