An interview with Associate Professor Hitomi Anzai of the Institute of Fluid Science has been featured in “The Romance of Research,” a special website highlighting researchers at Tohoku University.The article explores her research, ranging from computer simulations of blood flow to AI-based modeling and the use of “virtual patients” in medical device development. She also […]

On October 3, 2026, Professor Yiguang Ju, a Distinguished Professor (Visiting) at the Institute of Fluid Science (IFS), received the 2026 Tohoku University International Award for Science and Technology. The award ceremony was held during Tohoku University’s 119th Anniversary Homecoming Day.Professor Ju earned his Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Engineering at Tohoku University and […]

On September 25, 2026, a delegation from Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt), Germany, led by Vice President Thomas Walther, visited Tohoku University and met with Executive Vice President Toshiya Ueki and other university representatives.Following the meeting, the delegation toured NanoTerasu, the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), and the Institute of Fluid Science (IFS). During […]

【Employment】Institute of Fluid ScienceTwo Positions for Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor【Application Deadline】Application documents must arrive by Friday, February 12, 2027, at 17:00 (JST).Details (PDF)【Application Form】 https://www.jotform.com/262701044533044

We are pleased to announce that the Special Lecture will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.Date & Time: September 29, 2026 (Fri) 10:00–11:00Venue: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Building 1, Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, and Online (Hybrid: Google Meet)https://meet.google.com/xnc-vhkr-qjrLecturer:James S. CottonProfessor, McMaster University, CanadaLecture Title:Electrohydrodynamic heat transfer in phase change materials – Collaboration […]

Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research and development subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Tohoku University established the Honda R&D x Tohoku University Innovative Mobility System Co-creation Research Center at Tohoku University’s Institute of Fluid Science (IFS) on September 1, 2026. The center will operate through August 31, 2029, and will serve as a […]

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) released the 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering on July 15, 2026. Samuel L. Manzello, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, was invited by SFPE to serve as a Section Editor for the newly established section, “Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fires […]

Samuel L. Manzello, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Fluid Science, was featured on the Fire Science Show, a podcast dedicated to fire science and engineering.In the episode, Professor Manzello discusses firebrand showers in wildland–urban interface (WUI) fires, including the history of firebrand research, efforts to standardize firebrand measurement and testing, and the development of […]

Several large-scale events and academic conferences will take place in Sendai immediately before and during ICFD2026 (November 9–12, 2026).As a result, hotel accommodation in Sendai is expected to be in high demand, and many hotels may become fully booked well in advance.We strongly recommend that all ICFD2026 participants reserve their accommodation as early as possible.Major […]