Join the Lunar Resources Reduction Group
We welcome students who are curious, hands-on, and excited about building the foundations for future lunar and Martian bases through experimental and exploratory work on in-situ resource utilization.
How to join
The group is part of the Komurasaki–Koizumi Laboratory in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Tokyo.
- Who we are looking for: Curious students interested in experimental work who are eager to learn about vacuum systems, laser application, material processing, and remote temperature sensing.
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What you can work on:
- Design and run your own experiments starting with your very own idea
- Study high-temperature behavior of lunar regolith and aluminum-oxide
- Learn about optical diagnostics: Optical emission spectrum, radiometric thermometry
- Access to material analysis tools: SEM/EDS, EPMA, XRF, XRD
- Publish your work and contribute to lunar ISRU research
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Opportunities for international students:
- Internship (few weeks)
- Special Auditing Student (6 to 12 months)
- Research Student (1 year)
- Master's Degree (2 years)
- How to apply: Please express your interest to us via e-mail. From there on, we can discuss your opportunities regarding your time availability and field of interest.
For inquiries, please contact:
l.christen[at]al.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Experiments, simulations, and design — all aimed at turning lunar regolith into resources for human exploration.