Yurika Sayo (D1), Department of Mechanical Engineering, recieved JSME Fellow Award for Outstanding Young Engineers

On 21th November 2024, Yurika Sayo (D1),  Mathematical informatics & Design Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, recieved JSME Fellow Award for Outstanding Young Engineers.

JSME Fellow Award for Outstanding Young Engineers

This award is presented to members under the age of 26 who have delivered outstanding presentations at conferences organized by the branches and divisions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.

About awarded research

Yurika Sayo, Takayuki Yamada, A two-layer mathematical model for topology optimization of link mechanisms with overlapping links, The 37th Computational Mechanics Conference, The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, 18-20th October 2024, Sendai, OS-0113.

This study focuses on the topology optimization of link mechanisms with overlapping links by introducing a two-layer finite element model based on micropolar elasticity. To account for interactions between overlapping links, a spring is incorporated at the joint material section to couple the displacement fields of the two layers. The optimization problem is formulated to ensure that the output section follows the desired motion while maintaining the appropriate degrees of freedom necessary for the mechanism's functionality.

Your impression & future plan

I am truly honored to receive this award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Associate Professor Yamada for his guidance and to my fellow laboratory members for the valuable discussions that supported this research. In this study, I addressed challenges in the optimal design of link mechanisms and presented the findings. Encouraged by this award, I will continue to refine my expertise and strive to contribute to the advancement of mechanical engineering.