Syunji Yamanaka

Syunji Yamanaka is a Project Professor at the University of Tokyo, affiliated with the Office of University Professor. His research focuses on cutting-edge applications at the intersection of design, biomechanics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Principal Investigator in prosthetic leg development for para-athletes
• Expertise in additive manufacturing and design automation
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in biomedical engineering

His work includes projects funded by Japan's Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), notably:

• 2021-2023: Development of digitally manufactured, individually optimized prosthetic legs for top athletes
• 2014-2017: Research on design and manufacturing methodology of prosthetic legs for para-sports