About SANKEN
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Research at Osaka University
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Socialinnovation
The SANKEN Strategy Office

Osaka University Foundation
for the Future

Socialinnovation

As the only research institute in our country bearing the name of industrial science, we are dedicated to conducting world-class research and linking it with companies worldwide, thus making significant contributions to the industry.
Education
Education

SANKEN currently has 28 laboratories and 210 graduate students from Osaka University‘s Graduate Schools of Science, Engineering, Engineering Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information Science and Technology, and Frontier Biosciences.

SANKEN is also committed to contributing to society and the region as a center for education, research, and innovation through activities aimed at students and adults in Japan and abroad to increase interest in science, introduce research in the fields of science and technology, and serve as a center for education, research, and innovation.
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Lab Info

Lunar City Development Research Center

In May 2025, The University of Osaka established the Lunar City Development Research Center within SANKEN as part of its efforts to address the challenges facing Japan’s space industry and to regain international competitiveness. Leveraging SANKEN’s expertise in carbon neutrality and circular economy technologies, the center aims to serve as a central hub connecting various departments across the university. It is dedicated to contributing to the development of sustainable living systems that maximize the reuse of limited resources in space and on the Moon.

Our focuses

Our center focuses on the following four key areas:

Research and Development of Sustainable Space Life Technologies
Developing essential infrastructure technologies for life on the Moon, including energy supply, resource recycling, and waste management.
Strengthening Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration and Promoting Social Implementation
Disseminating research outcomes to the public and strengthening collaboration with companies and local governments to accelerate technology demonstration and commercialization.
Advancing International Collaborative Research
Partnering with overseas universities and research institutions to incorporate Japanese technologies into international lunar development projects.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent
Offering educational programs and seminars for students and early-career researchers interested in space life and sustainability technologies, aiming to develop future leaders in space exploration.

Divisions

Division of Space Life Technology Research and Development
Division of Space Life Technology Alliance
Division of Space Life Technology Human Resource Development
Division of Space Life Technology Collaborative Research

Lab Info

Lunar City Development Research Center