On 31st March 2026, Masafumi Komiya (M2), Sakai labo, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, received Third Prize, Early Career Researcher Competition.
Past, Present and Future of Particle Technology Conference (PPFPT)
This award was presented at the international conference "Past, Present and Future of Particle Technology (PPFPT)" held at the University of Leeds, UK. It is awarded to the outstanding oral presentations delivered by early-career researchers (within two years of obtaining their PhD), who were selected through a peer-review of their abstracts.
About awarded research
Title: A Large-Scale DEM–CFD Simulation for Industrial Powder Die Filling with Particle Shape Effects
Presentation overview:
With the global trend toward Digital Transformation (DX) in manufacturing, simulation technologies for developing digital twins of powder processes have become increasingly essential. However, accurately reproducing the complex powder behavior in industrial applications remains an extremely challenging task. This research developed a novel coupled model by integrating multiple advanced simulation techniques, enabling large-scale powder system simulations considering particle shape effects. The validity of this model was demonstrated through its application to an industrial powder die-filling system. These results are expected to contribute significantly to the practical implementation of digital twins in the manufacturing sector.
Your impression & future plan
I am deeply honored to receive such a prestigious award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Mikio Sakai, for his invaluable guidance. I am also profoundly grateful to Dr. Toshiki Imatani for his extensive advice and support during the research and presentation preparation, as well as to all the members of our laboratory for their constant encouragement. Taking this award as a great motivation, I remain committed to pursuing my research with humility and striving for even greater heights in my future work.