OIT was originally founded in 1922 as Kansai Engineering Technical School by business man Kyosaburo Honjo, together with architectYasushi Kataoka, who graduated from Tokyo Imperial University (present University of Tokyo) and also served as the school's first principal. The Mission is "For the World, for the People and for the Community", to develop specialists with science-based practical skills who play an important role in society.
In 1940, the school foundation established Kansai Advanced Technical School, a three-year college for men (for ages 17–20). Kansai Advanced Technical School was renamed to Setsunan Advanced Technical School in 1942, further renamed Setsunan Engineering Technical School in 1944.
In April 1949, Setsunan Engineering Technical School was upgraded to Setsunan Institute of Technology, a four-year university under Japan's new educational systems. In October 1949, it was renamed to Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT).
From Academic Year 2017, OIT offers 16 undergraduate degrees and 6 master's degrees in the field of engineering, robotics and design, information science and technology, and intellectual property. It also offers 5 doctoral degrees in the fields of engineering, robotics and design, information science and technology.
OIT offers a number of project-based learning opportunities, including:[5]
OIT was ranked 58th in the Japan University Rankings 2019 focusing on the field of “Innovation” [8] and
75th in Japan University Rankings 2018 focusing on the field of “Research”.[9]
2026: A research group by OIT researcher at Department of Electronic and Information Systems Engineering and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) developed a new method for accurately identifying cancer cells using AI analysis of white-light scattering spectra in cytological diagnosis. The study also revealed a new principle enabling high-precision classification of cancer cells and normal cells, potentially contributing to more accurate and efficient cancer diagnosis.[12]
2025: A research group led by OIT Professor at Faculty of Robotics and Design developed a robotsystem that operates by rearranging multiple pieces of equipment to investigate and restore river channel blockages that occur in mountainous areas due to earthquakes or heavy rain. Previously, it relied on manual intervention to avoid the risk of secondary damage, but now remote control is possible, making a significant contribution to disaster prevention and mitigation.[13]
2023: According to “Scientist Database based on Standardized Citation Indicators” updated by Stanford University and Elsevier as a comprehensive list that identifies “TOP 2% of the world's most influential researchers” (*Category: Career-long), OIT's 4 professors from Department of Applied Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering were selected.[15]
2020: A research group of University of Tokyo at Department of Applied Physics, RIKEN(Institute of Physical and Chemical Research) and OIT at Faculty of Information Science and Technology succeeded in developing an innovative “Transportable Optical lattice clock(OLC) with Ultra-precise measurements(10 to the power of minus 18)“ for the first time in the world through a verification testing on validity of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity at Tokyo Skytree. Compared to conventional space experiments, using the transportable OLC on satellite and rocket, the equivalent experiments are available with a height difference of 10,000 times less.[20]
2019: OIT researchers at Department of Applied Chemistry discovered that poly-3-hexylthiophene(P3HT), a conductive polymer widely used as a material for solar cells and transistors, has a new ability to convert light into heat. Since P3HT dissolves in organic solvents, it can be used as a paint, and can be applied to substrates of various shapes. Also it can be expected to be applied to local heating in a vacuum space or a fine space, such as hyperthermia, which uses heat in an outer space(space station or space shuttle) or kills cancer cells by heat. This innovative research was highly evaluated and published by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the field of polymer. (Macromolecules 2019, 52, 2,708-717)[21]
2017: OIT researcher at Department of System Design, Faculty of Robotics and Design jointly developed an innovative Odor Measuring Platform that allows them to analyze and evaluate different kinds of odors objectively together with Konica Minolta through open innovation. Based on the platform, Konica Minolta unveiled "Kun Kun"(or "Sniff Sniff") body. "Kun Kun" body, simply consisting of a device and a smartphone application, can measure odors of the scalp, armpits, skin behind the ears, and feet. Measured odor data are sent via Bluetooth and displayed in the smartphone app in 20 seconds or so. Odors are classified into 10 levels, allowing users to objectively decide whether they need to take some deodorizing measures. OIT has been researching ways of distinguishing different odors through neural network-based AI technology using gas sensor.[25]
2016: OIT researcher at Department of Applied Chemistry jointly developed an innovative material transfer technology combining Liquid droplets (Liquid marble) covered with solid particles and Light together with Asahikawa Medical University and Max Planck Institutes. As it makes the Light directly convert into propulsion force, there is no power conversion process like photovoltaic power generation. It is eco-friendly and low-cost as well. The research paper was published in German scientific journal "Advanced Functional Materials".[26]
2015: OIT researcher at Department of Applied Chemistry jointly developed an innovative technology, so-called "Non-sticky powdery adhesive" in the field of Biomimetics materials together with Max Planck Institutes. It was developed with hint that Aphids covers the surface of honey which they discharge by solid wax particles and prevents drowning due to honey in the nest by liquid marble. It was introduced to journal cover published by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Chemistry World in UK.[27][28]
2025: OIT held a kickoff event for the SocialOpen Innovation (SOI) Challenge 2025 together with the North Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote industry–academia–government collaboration through idea generation and hackathon-based approaches to solve business challenges. Moreover, OIT “CIDRe” (Center for Innovation Design Education and Research), a Design thinking hub, organised “OIT Pitch” 2025, a business idea competition designed to encourage student entrepreneurship and innovation through the development of real-world business ideas.[32]
2022: “Xport”, an Open Innovation hub jointly operated by OIT and OCCI (Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry), launched the Xport Startup Boost Program, so-called “REACH REACH”. The program provided startups with training in Business pitching, Public Relations, and Communication Strategies to enhance their ability to attract investment and create new business opportunities.[33]
2021: OIT launched the “AIData Science Recurrent Education Program”, a certificate program for business professionals. The program aimed to develop professionals capable of using AI and data-driven approaches to support business innovation.[34]
Student from Department of Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering won the "Excellent Paper Award" in the International Conference on IEEE PEAC(Power Electronics Application Conference) 2014 in Shanghai. The topic was "A New V2H System with Single-Ended Inverter Drive Bidirectional Wireless Resonant IPT.[46]
Katsuhiko Wakabayashi, Founder of HARDLOCK INDUSTRY providing an innovative nut that never comes loose used by NASA and Railway companies in UK, Australia, Japan and more.
OIT cooperates with WIPO on organizing the conferences in order to evangelize the Intellectual Property(IP) in Asia. For instance, “Conference for Presidents/Vice-Presidents and Technology Transfer Officers of Universities and Research Institutions on Creating an Enabling Intellectual Property(IP) Environment for Technology Development, Management and Commercialization” in 2017.
The overseas participants were mainly from Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
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↑Ohara, Shinya; Omori, Hideki; Kimura, Noriyuki; Morizane, Toshimitsu; Nakaoka, Mutuo; Nakamura, Yoshimichi (2014). "A new V2H system with single-ended inverter drive bidirectional wireless resonant IPT". 2014 International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition. pp.619–623. doi:10.1109/PEAC.2014.7037928. ISBN978-1-4799-6768-1. S2CID24095613.
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