How to innovate in micro- and nanotechnology? What solutions are used in the design of an artificial kidney? Prof. Norihisa Miki from Keio University talked about this during the Interdisciplinary Scientific Seminar at Wrocław Tech.

The lecture “Innovating Through Diversity” scientist from Japan gave on November 5 at the Congress Center of Wroclaw University of Technology.

Norihisa Miki received Ph.D. in mechano-informatics from University of Tokyo in 2001. He developed a world-smallest drone using MEMS technology during his Ph.D. Then, he worked at MIT microengine project as a posdoc (2001-2003), later as a research engineer (2003-2004). He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Keio University in 2004 as an assistant professor and became a full professor in 2017.

His research interests started with development of MEMS-based biomedical and human interface devices. Currently, he also explores the fields of medical engineering, neuroscience, and media arts using his innovative devices. He was a division head of micro-nano science and technology division of Japanese Society for Mechanical Engineers in 2023.

He is currently a department head and a chair of international affairs at the Faculty of Science and Technology. He has been dedicating himself to entrepreneurship education based on his own experience of founding a healthcare startup. He is a president of Keio Ice Skating Club.