Ultrasonic
About
- Affiliation
- Doctoral Program in Informatics, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba
- Highlights
- Super Creator (IPA) , KUMA Foundation 6th Fellow, THK Ambassador
- Licenses
- Driver's License (Class 1), 3rd-Class Amateur Radio Operator
CV
Academic Background
- 2015
- Entered Nara Women’s University Secondary School
- 2021
- Graduated Nara Women’s University Secondary School
- 2021
- Entered College of Media Arts, Science and Technology, School of Informatics, University of Tsukuba
Other Experience
- 2018
- Short-term study, Riverdale Collegiate Institute
- 2023
- Research internship, Universidad Pública de Navarra UPNALAB
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles (Peer-reviewed)
- Soma Mochizuki, Yoichi Ochiai, Tatsuki Fushimi. Spatial sound modulation through manual reconfiguration of phased plate. Appl. Phys. Lett. 19 May 2025; 126 (20): 204101. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0271959
- M. Aldea, S. Mochizuki, M. Lopez-Amo, I. Fernandez, T. Fushimi, A. Marzo; Generating amplitude acoustic patterns by mechanically shifting the emitters of an array. AIP Advances 1 December 2025; 15 (12): 125201. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0289129
Conference Presentations
- S. Mochizuki: Development of a Non-contact Tactile Input Module Using Ultrasound. 15th Junior Session, Physical Society of Japan, Kyushu Univ., Mar 17, 2019. (Poster, Japanese)
- F. Nakamori, N. Kobayashi, S. Mochizuki: Development of Image Recognition System and Its Application. Thailand‑Japan Student Science Fair 2018, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School, Thailand, Jun 7–9, 2018. (Poster & Oral)
- S. Mochizuki: Manipulating Objects with Ultrasound — Development of a Non‑contact Pressure Presentation System. Super Science High School Student Fair 2019, Kobe Int’l Exhibition Hall, Aug 7–8, 2019. (Poster & Oral, Japanese)
International Joint Research
- 2025–2026: Conducted research activities at Universidad Pública de Navarra UPNALAB, supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) ASPIRE (Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem) program, JPMJAP2330.
Awards, Grants & Media
Awards
- Dean’s Award, School of Informatics, Univ. of Tsukuba (2025)
- Super Creator, IPA MITOU Program 2021 (2022)
- MISUMI Prize, Technology Island Contest (2020)
- THK Award, Science Castle Research Grant (2019)
- Research Encouragement Award, Science Castle Kanto 2019 (2019)
- Finalist Award & TV Asahi Special Award, Japan Science & Engineering Challenge (2019)
- Grand Prix, Techno‑Idea Contest “Techno‑Ai 2019” (2019)
- Student Vote Award & JST President’s Award, SSH Student Fair 2019 (2019)
- Encouragement Award, 15th Junior Session, Physical Society of Japan (2019)
- Special Junior High Prize, Unity Inter‑High 2016 (now Unity Youth Creator Cup) (2016)
Research Grants / Scholarships
- IPA MITOU Program 2021: ¥2,736,000
- Murata Science Foundation Overseas Dispatch Aid (39th): ¥2,000,000
- KUMA Foundation Scholarship (6th): ¥1,200,000
- Advancing Researcher Experience 2023, University of Tsukuba: ¥100,000
- Science Castle Research Grant 2019 THK Prize: ¥100,000
Patent
- Ultrasonic Phase Control Device, JP 2023‑011473
Exhibitions
- KUMA experiment Vol.4 “Shapes without Clear Form”, THE MODULE Roppongi, Nov 26 – Dec 4, 2022
- Maker Faire Tokyo 2022, Tokyo Big Sight, Sep 3–4, 2022
Media Coverage
- Someone Magazine, Autumn 2022, Vol. 60
- High School Newspaper Online: “A Device That Moves Objects without Touch…”, Feb 3, 2022 (article)
Outreach
- Science Agora 2024 “Mysterious Ultrasound Experience”, Telecom Center, Tokyo, Oct 27, 2024
Contacts
Feel free to reach out.
Email: s2521730(at)u.tsukuba.ac.jp
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