About

Ayato Minaminosono is a researcher in soft robotics and energy systems, currently affiliated with Waseda University. His research focuses on dielectric elastomer actuators, stretchable devices, and energy harvesting technologies, aiming to develop next-generation autonomous and adaptive systems.

Education & Career

• 2025 – Present
  Waseda University, Research Associate / Lecturer
  Sustainable Energy & Environmental Systems (SEES)
• 2023 – 2024
  Zeon Corporation, Researcher
  Production Engineering Research Center (Apr–Apr)
  Functional Materials Research (May–Dec)
• 2020 – 2023
  Shibaura Institute of Technology, Ph.D.
  Research in dielectric elastomer actuators, stretchable sensors, and electrostatic adhesion
• 2021 – 2023
  JSPS Research Fellow (DC2)

Teaching

Part-time Lecturer, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Course: Electrical Circuits 1A (2026)