Masanori Kunieda

Professor Masanori Kunieda's research lab specializes in advanced manufacturing processes, particularly electrical discharge machining (EDM), with a focus on fundamental phenomena in micro- and nano-scale electrical discharge environments. The lab investigates the dynamics of discharge behavior, debris particle motion, and bubble formation in dielectric fluids using high-speed imaging and numerical simulations. A key innovation is the use of transparent conductive materials like SiC single crystals to enable real-time observation of discharge processes. The lab also develops computational models to analyze electrostatic forces and particle trajectories in narrow gaps, contributing to improved precision and efficiency in EDM applications.