Materials Forming & Processing Laboratory
Understand metal deformation from microstructure. Design advanced manufacturing processes.
Connecting materials science, mechanics, and manufacturing
through experiment, modeling, and process design.
Experiment×Modeling×Process Design
OUR RESEARCH
From understanding deformation to designing manufacturing
We connect observation of microstructure with understanding of deformation and fracture, modeling, process design, and the creation of new forming technologies.
Observe
EBSD / DIC / In-situ
Microstructural analysis
Understand
Crystal plasticity
Fracture / Roughening
Model
CPFEM / CA / FEM
Multi-scale modeling
Design
Simulation / Optimization
Process design
Create
Micro / Dieless forming
Advanced manufacturing
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Research Topics
MICROSTRUCTURE & MECHANICS
Crystal Plasticity & Polycrystalline Deformation
Understanding and predicting heterogeneous deformation from the scale of individual grains.
DEFORMATION & FRACTURE
Ductile Fracture & Surface Roughening
Investigating local deformation, evolving surface morphology, and fracture through experiments and modeling.
MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION
Microstructure Evolution during Processing
Linking thermal and deformation histories to recrystallization, texture, and microstructure control.
ADVANCED FORMING
Creating New Forming Processes
Developing unconventional manufacturing technologies including microforming and dieless forming.
LAB MOVIE
Laboratory Introduction
An introduction to the Furushima Laboratory, our research fields, and how we connect the understanding of material deformation to the development of advanced manufacturing processes.
NEWS
Latest News
- We introduced our laboratory and offered metal-forming demonstrations at the Komaba Research Campus Open House.
- New faculty members and students joined the laboratory for FY2026.
- Several laboratory members completed their studies or moved to new positions.
- Project Researcher Dr. Chen completed his appointment in the laboratory.
- A research paper was published in Computational Materials Science.
RESEARCH SUPPORT & LINKS
Research Support & Related Links
