TAKAO Yuki

Affiliation

Faculty of Engineering, Division of Systems Research

Job Title

Associate Professor

Research Fields, Keywords

Astrodynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Space Exploration, Spacecraft Systems, Solar Sail

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Education 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2017.4
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    2020.3

    The University of Tokyo   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics   Doctor Course   Completed

  • 2015.4
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    2017.3

    The University of Tokyo   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics   Master Course   Completed

  • 2011.4
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    2015.3

    The University of Tokyo   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics   Graduated

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Degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Doctor of Engineering - The University of Tokyo

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Campus Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2025.4
    　
    　

    Duty   Yokohama National UniversityFaculty of Engineering   Division of Systems Research   Associate Professor  

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External Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2023.4
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    2025.3

    Kyushu University   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering   Assistant Professor  

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    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency   Institute of Space and Astronautical Science   Inter-University Research System Researcher  

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    2023.3

    Kyushu University   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering   Research Assistant Professor  

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    2023.3

    Kyushu University   Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Faculty of Engineering   Researcher  

  • 2020.4
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    2022.12

    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency   Institute of Space and Astronautical Science   Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (PD)  

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Academic Society Affiliations 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2023.1
    　
    　
     

    The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers

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    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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    The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences

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Research Areas 【 display / non-display 】

  • Frontier Technology (Aerospace Engineering, Marine and Maritime Engineering) / Aerospace engineering

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Thesis for a degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Active Shape Control of Spinning Solar Sails for Orbital Maneuvers Using Boundary and Distributed Actuators

    高尾 勇輝

    2020.3

    Doctoral Thesis   Single Work  

  • Active Shape Control of Spinning Membrane Space Structures and Its Application to Coupled Attitude-Orbit Control

    Yuki Takao

    2017.3

    Master Thesis   Single Work  

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Papers 【 display / non-display 】

  • Sample return system of OKEANOS—The solar power sail for Jupiter Trojan exploration

    Yuki Takao, Osamu Mori, Jun Matsumoto, Toshihiro Chujo, Shota Kikuchi, Yoko Kebukawa, Motoo Ito, Ta … Show more authors

    Acta Astronautica   213   121 - 137   2023.9  [Reviewed]

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    Authorship：Lead author,　Corresponding author   Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Joint Work  

  • One-Winged Momentum-Biased Solar Sail: A New Methodology for Propellantless Attitude Control

    Yuki Takao

    Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics   46 ( 7 )   1331 - 1347   2023.2  [Reviewed]

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  • Analytical Model for Transverse Vibrations of Spinning Membranes

    Yuki Takao

    Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets   60 ( 2 )   481 - 498   2022.10  [Reviewed]

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  • Delta-V Earth-Gravity-Assist Trajectories with Hybrid Solar Electric–Photonic Propulsion

    Yuki Takao, Toshihiro Chujo

    Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics   45 ( 1 )   162 - 170   2021.10  [Reviewed]

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  • Active Shape Control of Membrane Structures Using Spin-Synchronous Vibrations

    Yuki Takao, Osamu Mori, Masanori Matsushita, Nobukatsu Okuizumi, Yasutaka Satou, Junichiro Kawaguchi

    Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets   59 ( 1 )   295 - 311   2021.8  [Reviewed]

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Review Papers 【 display / non-display 】

  • The Forefront of Space Science "Trajectory Design for Solar Power Sails with Hybrid Propulsion"

    Yuki Takao

    ISAS News   ( 507 )   2023.6

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    Language：Japanese   Publishing type：Article, review, commentary, editorial, etc. (bulletin of university, research institution)   Single Work  

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Industrial Property Rights 【 display / non-display 】

  • Shape Control Device

    Yuki Takao, Osamu Mori, Akihito Watanabe, Kazme Egawa, Juri Fujii

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    Applicant：Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

    Application no：特願2022-105723  Date applied：2022.6.30

    Announcement no：特開2024-005517  Date announced：2024.1.17

  • Shape Control Method

    Yuki Takao, Osamu Mori

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    Applicant：Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

    Application no：特願2022-096780  Date applied：2022.6.15

    Announcement no：特開2023-183257  Date announced：2023.12.27

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Awards 【 display / non-display 】

  • Best Presentation Award of the Multi-Symposium on Control Systems: Fundamental Area

    2024.3   The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers   The 10th Multi-Simposium on Control Systems

    Individual or group name of awards：Yuki Takao, Osamu Mori, Shohei Takei, Kazme Egawa, Juri Fujii

  • The 15th Space Science Encouragement Award

    2023.3   Society for Promotion of Space Science  

    Individual or group name of awards：Yuki Takao

  • Young Researcher Award, Best Paper

    2023.1   The Japan Society for Aeronautics and Space Sciences   The 66th Space Sciences and Technology Conference

    Individual or group name of awards：Yuki Takao

  • Best Paper Award

    2020.8   American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics   2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

    Individual or group name of awards：Tetsuya Kusumoto, Osamu Mori, Shota Kikuchi, Yuki Takao, Naoko Ogawa, Takanao Saiki, Yuichi Tsuda

  • JAXA President Award

    2017.6   The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan   31st International Symposium on Space Technology and Science

    Individual or group name of awards：Yuki Takao

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】

  • Wave Propagation Analysis and Shape Control System Development for Large-Sized Membrane Space Structures

    Grant number：21K14354  2021.4 - 2024.3

    Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

    Investigator(s)：Yuki Takao

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    Authorship：Principal investigator  Grant type：Competitive

  • Integrated control system for coupled orbit-attitude-structure dynamics of actively deformable solar sails

    Grant number：20J01938  2020.4 - 2022.12

    Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows

    Investigator(s)：Yuki Takao

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    Authorship：Principal investigator  Grant type：Competitive

  • Active Shape Control of Membrane Space Structures via Distributed Input Utilizing Solar Radiation Pressure

    Grant number：18J11615  2018.4 - 2020.3

    Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows

    Investigator(s)：Yuki Takao

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    Authorship：Principal investigator  Grant type：Competitive

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Other external funds procured 【 display / non-display 】

  • Constellation Around Small Bodies Using a Deep-Space Orbital Transfer Vehicle and All-Electric Nano Satellites

    2024.4 - 2025.3

    Kyushu University  Grant for Exploration of New Fields in Engineering Research

    Investigator(s)：Yuki Takao

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    Authorship：Principal investigator 

  • Research Group for Distant Space Exploration by Small Spacecraft Equipped with Ion Engines and Solar Array Membranes

    2024.4 - 2025.3

    Advisory Committee for Space Engineering  Strategic Research and Development Expenses

    Investigator(s)：Yuki Takao

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    Authorship：Principal investigator 

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