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Kazuki Toma
Master Student at University of Tokyo
Aerospace Engineering

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私は東京大学大学院の修士課程に在籍しており、知能宇宙システム研究室の中須賀教授の指導の下、航空宇宙工学の修士課程を専攻しています。

During my bachelor’s and master’s studies, I am doing a resear on the satellite hardware configurations and orbit determination strategies for Lunar Navigation Satellite System (LNSS). I am also working on structural design and development and thermal operation for three nano-satellites missions called EQUULEUS, SPHERE 1-EYE, and ONGLAISAT focusing on cutting edge technology demonstration, versatile system design, and project management process.

I also engaged in a human space mission design. For my bachelor's graduation project, I have designed a space station module for low earth orbit, which functions as a music facility, which is called "Space Music Hall". This project was mentored by a senior manager of Kibo module in the International Space Station (ISS) in the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

I am eagerly working seeking a Ph.D. position that will start in fall 2024. If this opportunity piques your interest, I would be delighted to receive your correspondence.

Please refer to my CV (last updated at January 2024) for the latest information and Contact.

Education

M.E. in Aerospace Engineering

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo

GPA: 3.83/4.00

Thesis: “System design optimization of a lunar navigation and communications constellation to meet uncertain lunar development demands in a phased manner.”(tentative)

B.E. in Aerospace Engineering

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo

GPA: 3.53/4.00

Thesis: “A study on satellite system and their orbit estimation in the early lunar navigation satellite system”(Advisor: Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka)

Research Experience

Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory, The University of Tokyo

Role: Graduate research assistant

Adviser: Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka & Dr. Toshiki Tanaka

Program Title: Nano-satellite to provide navigation and IoT communication services to lunar orbiters and spacecraft on the moon

Funding & Agency: Space Exploration Fundamental Technology Advancement Program adopted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Related Publications: (J2)(C4)

Keywords: Systems Engineering, Satellite System Design, Space Habitat Design,Decision making in complex systems

Staged development of space system under demand uncertainty
Small satellite system design and optimization
Flexibility and versatility of the system
Model based systems engineering
Analysis and design of human space missions with a focus on environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS)

Teaching Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant

To Prof.Shinichi Nakasuka in “Exercises in Space Engineering “

Created report assignments: satellite system design for a GEO communication mission

Topics: multi disciplinary design optimization, subsystem design of spacecraft

Academic Appointments

Assistant Researcher of ISAS/JAXA

To Operation of the SLS onboard CubeSat explorer project (EQUULEUS)

Fellowships & Awards

Nakajima Foundation Study Abroad Fellowship

Two-year funding (tuition:3 million yen/year + stipend: 3.6 million yen/year) for Ph.D. study abroad. Maximum 5 years for stipend.

Agency: Nakajima Foundation, Japan

WINGS CFS Fellowship

Two years stipend funding for graduate study

Agency: WINGS CFS, The University of Tokyo, Japan

28th Campus Genius Contest finalist

Title of work: The Design of Space Music Hall

nominated as one of the 28 great works in the artistic category from 404 works

Archive: https://archive.campusgenius.jp/2022/works/6304/

Travel Award for Researchers Attending International Conferences

Travel expense for the 52nd International Conference on Environmental Systems in Calgary

Agency: The NEC C&C Foundation, Japan

Publications

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Contact

Email: toma [🌏] space.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp